Bob Dylan: “Thank God”
Dylan sang “Thank God”, the gospel song made famous by Hank Williams, Sr., for a 1986 anti-drug campaign sponsored by The Lubavitcher’s Chabad Telethon.
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There’s a road that’s straight and narrow
That the saints have travelled on
Paved with all the tribulations
Of the martyrs that have gone
If you’re grateful for their victories
And for showin’ us the way
Then give thanks for all your blessings
Get on your knees and pray.Thank God for every flower and each tree
Thank God for all the mountains and the seas
Thank God for giving life to you and me
Wherever you may be, Thank God.In this world of pain and sorrow
Filled with selfishness and greed
There remains the Glory Fountain
To supply our every need
You can find it in the temple
With a welcome on the door
But be sure to count your blessings
Before you ask for more.Thank God for every flower and each tree
Thank God for all the mountains and the seas
Thank God for giving life to you and me
Wherever you may be, Thank God.
Word and music: Fred Rose
Bob omitted the song’s final verse, perhaps because he was singing on a Jewish telethon. See all three verses here.
Scott – Bob Dylan is coming to Kingston, ON on November 15 and I have just bought tickets to his concert. After reading Babyblue’s blog for sometime I thought I had better take the chance and go and see him!
I hope you enjoy the show, Pauline. I’m sure it will be great.