Story Behind The Song
I've always loved the story of the man who throws pennies on the ground and makes sure that they are "Abe-side-up" as a witness to others
Song Description
A homeless girl finds Christ in an unsuspected place
| Song Length |
3:20 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing |
Similar Artists |
Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Penny on the Ground
I was running from my life
I thought no one could understand
Then an old discarded penny
Reached out and took my hand
In God we trust is what it said
I was lost but now I'm found
I met Him there in the parking lot
In a penny on the ground
Four little words
Spoke to my heart
An old life is gone
A new one starts
He heard my prayer
He reached down
He wrapped His loving arms around me
With a penny on the ground
That was years ago
But I still think about that day
When the maker of the universe
Reached out to me that way
He didn't come as a burning bush
Or turn the water into wine
He just took a shiny penny
His hand reached out to mine
Four little words
Spoke to my heart
An old life is gone
A new one starts
He heard my prayer
He reached down
He wrapped His loving arms around me
With a penny on the ground
When I see a penny in a parking lot
I just let it be
Maybe someone walking by
Will be searching just like me
As long as its facing right side up
Old Abe is looking out
There's a message there up over his head
That will turn your life around
Chorus
Copyright 2011, Paul Cook
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