Song Description
This song speaks of the problem that we all have of being tempted to do wrong but we all have it in us to do the right thing and tell the devil to go and take a hike.
| Song Length |
2:43 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Composed |
Subject |
Religion, Heaven |
| Similar Artists |
Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
A PROBLEM ON BOTH SHOULDERS
Words and music written by Steven Oudean 2002
INTRO CHORDS
CHORUS
I got a problem on both shoulders tellin? me different things
One?s got a pitch fork and little red horns and the other?s got a halo and wings
One tells me I can be mean and cruel, and the other says I better mind my p?s and q?s
And sometimes it?s hard to know what to do with these two little problems of mine
INTRO CHORDS AGAIN
VERSE1
I got a problem on both shoulders telling me different things
The one with horns says be happy you?re born and live wild and crazy and free
The one with wings says the strangest things like forgivin? and lovin? all my enemies
And learnin? to treat folks equally and being all humble and meek
INTRO CHORDS AGAIN
VERSE 2
I got a problem on both shoulders and I?m wonderin? who?s gonna win?
The one with horns says he?ll offer me more and give me the world on a string
The one with wings loves to praise and sing and tells me ?bout the love his Lord and King
And the mansion he?s makin? just for me to live in eternally
INTRO CHORDS AGAIN
CHORUS
I got a problem on both shoulders tellin? me different things
One?s got a pitch fork and little red horns and the other?s got a halo and wings
One tells me I can be mean and cruel, and the other says I better mind my p?s and q?s
And sometimes it?s hard to know what to do with these two little problems of mine
But, I really want to do is what I know is right??..(slight pause)
So Devil won?t you GO TAKE A HIKE!