Story Behind The Song
It should not have been Christ on that cross; it should have been me.
Song Description
The essence of Christianity--the perfect sacrifice to pay for my penalty.
| Song Length |
4:38 |
Genre |
Folk - Religious, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
Lyrics
Should've Been Me
Chorus:
Should've been me they led up to Golgotha
Should've been me who died on Calvary
And some day I?ll bow before Him
And lay my crown at his feet
And I?ll say, should?ve been me
What would cause the God of all creation
To reveal his love through a master plan
What would move the heavenly Father
To offer up his son for fallen man
He gave his live though he was not guilty
He gave his life a willing sacrifice
Even though, should?ve been me
Chorus
I tried with all my might to be worthy
Though I found that all my deeds were done in vain
I could not earn my way to heaven
And my good works, could not wash away the stain
But one day I was introduced to Jesus
He came into my heart and made me clean
He gave his life a willing sacrifice
Even though, should?ve been me
Chorus
Bridge:
?Cause there?s no other way but Jesus
Though many try to make it on their own
And if you?ll look into the Word of God
You?ll find a love to melt your heart of stone
Until he comes I?ll live my life for Jesus
Take up my cross and walk the victory
He gave his life to pay sin?s price
Even though, should?ve been me
Chorus +
And I?ll say, that glorious day
I will say, should?ve been me
Should?ve been me
Words and Music by Wesley Bruce
Copyright 2000