You Don't Owe Me Nothing

There was a time in Christendom
The road to God was hard to tread
'Til charlatans in leisure suits
Saw dollars dancing in their heads

You don't owe me nothing
You don't owe me nothing
You don't owe me nothing
You don't owe me nothing

I heard her say she struck a deal
Her faith will bring in money bags
I'm heading for the mercy seat
My goodness looks like dirty rags

You don't owe me nothing
Need I even say
You don't owe me nothing
Why did you give it anyway?

I know you'll give me what I need
They say I need a shopping mall
I claim the victory over greed
Lord Jesus, I surrender all

Written by Steve Taylor © 1985 C.A. Music/Birdwing Music (ASCAP)

Steve says, "Not one of my more insightful lyrics, with Jim & Tammy, et al.  The televangelist target had gotten too easy - rather like criticizing a cartoon character for bad acting"
(Taken from the liner notes to "Now The Truth Can Be Told")

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