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I Didn't Believe

from The Way by Rob Roper

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lyrics

I Didn't Believe
Copyright ©by Rob Roper 2014

It was a beautiful day
not a cloud in sight
when a guy with a cellphone
ran a redlight

Everything went black
then it went white
I saw the gates of heaven
coming into sight

The angels came to greet me
and led me through the gate
I was scared to death
of what would be my fate

I walked the streets of gold
up in the cloud
and there He stood
tall and proud

(break)

As soon as I saw Him
I fell down on my knees
I said, "Lord, have mercy
I didn't believe."

He said, "Don't worry, son
It's the believers who are screwed
they way they behave
I'd be an atheist, too."

"Killing in my name
waging bloody wars
and all their church services
are such a bloody bore"

"You'll see your fellow atheists
up here as well
while all the true believers
are burning down in hell."

(break)

I asked, "What about your son
that you sent down to earth?
The one called Jesus
He of virgin birth?"

He said, "that's the worst thing about
these Christians' game
They ignore his teachings
but worship his name."

"They think that they're saved
just because they believe
and now they can do
whatever they please"

"But all their worship
that's just kissing ass
It ain't what you say
It's how you act."

(break)

He said, "I'll see you later
in comes another crew
I've got to damn ten Christians
Three Muslims and a Jew."

"So grab a harp
and have a glass of wine
you can jam with the angels
until the end of time."

I stood there in wonder
at this glorious scene
and thanked the good Lord
I didn't believe

credits

from The Way, released November 9, 2021
Rob Roper: lead vocals, 6-string electric guitar, 12-string electric guitar
Molly Zackary: backing vocals
Marissa Russo: backing vocals
Dave Preston: lead and rhythm acoustic guitar, lead electric guitar
Jeremy Lawton: organ, synth
Ryan Watts: bass
Ryan Elwood: drums

Music and Lyrics by Rob Roper.
Recorded and Mixed by Jeff Kanan at The Keep Recording.
Some electric guitars recorded by Rob Roper at his home.
Mastered by Anna Frick at Airshow.

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Rob Roper Denver, Colorado

Songwriter, guitar player and singer.

"...the troubadour of the misfit." --Kurt Loken

"...a guy with some sharp songwriting skills and a knack for penning witty lyrics." --Jon Solomon, The Westword.

"...striking similarities to Elvis Costello... pop rock with a lyrical edge." --Sheryl Radetsky
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