Now when you're down and feelin' out
I know ya take it to the Lord
But those times when ya got the clout
Do ya take it to the Lord
When your outta cash and ya ret is due
I know ya take it to the Lord
But when your living large and you got the juice
Do ya take it to the Mighty Lord

Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Lord
Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Mighty Lord

Ya tend to take it ta God when ya losin' grip
Ya got Christ in ya heart, but cha livin' a trip
I mean, when ya got trouble ya call His name
But everybody prays when it comes ta pain
Or when you're feelin' down and ya need a burst
Say a short prayer, read a bible verse
And then expect my father to honor that
Yo, the life thatcha livin' is straight up wack
Ya gotta

Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Lord
Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Mighty Lord

Now this song ain’t to dis your name
And it sure ain't to get me fame
I just gotta explain that it ain' no game
Call Him when ya need Him, then forget the name
Yo, that's lame, and I will proclaim
Stop usin' God for your personal gain
'Cause in the end, you'll be left ta hang, boy
Check the word, it'll tell ya the same

Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Lord
Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Mighty Lord

Ya need to take it ta God on the regular tip
When thangs go right , it seems that cha forget
That He wants your attention, He wants your praise
Unsituational, regardless of days
It's a 24-7 typa-a-sitch at hand
Based upon grace, God's love for man
And He's ready and waitin' arms open wide
So take it ta God, cause He's on ya side

Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Lord
Take it to the Lord
Who ya take it to
Take it to the Lord ya'll
Ya gotta take it to the Mighty Lord

Now when you're down and feelin' out
I know ya take it to the Lord
But those times when ya got the clout
Do ya take it to the Lord
When your outta cash and ya ret is due
I know ya take it to the Lord
But when your living large and you got the juice
Do ya take it to the Mighty Lord


Written by Toby McKeehan ©1990 Up In The Mix Music (BMI)