I've Got Life - Manhattan Transfer, Take 6

Well you might wonder why I’m so happy

And if I’m right there’s one thing you should know

I’ve just been connected (oh Lord) to an everlasting souce of power

And that power makes me glow

No I’m not saying I don’t have problems

And I can’t say that I don’t get down

But it behooves me to move with a pep in my step

When I’m excited 'bout the joy that I’ve found

I might have trouble on every side yet not distressed

I might be perplexed but never in despair

Persecuted but not forsaken

Cast down but not destroyed

Whoa I’ve got life in Jesus (Better believe)

That I’ve got life just look at the smile on my face

Oh I’ve got life in Jesus

And you know that I’m goona win this race

Got that life got that life

Well I’m glad!

That’s right, Glad!

Because now I know that I can win

This (here) race isn’t given (no no)

To the swift or the strong

But the one who endures to the end (Bet I can win)

No, I’m not saying that I don’t have burdens

And I can’t say I’ll never fall

But with my hand in his hand

I’m headed for a better land

And I know that it’ll be worth it all

(Y'all can sing it again)

You know that I’ve got it (sho' you right) (I've got it) (yes I do)

I’ve got it (sho' you right) (sho' 'nuf got it) (I sure do)

You know that I’ve got it (sho' you right) (sho' you right)

I’m a’livin-a'livin-a'livin-a'livin again

Got that life, Got that life, Got that life, Got that life, Got that life,

I’m a’livin-a'livin-a'livin-a'livin again