I had been very sick for quite a while when I wrote this song to try and cheer myself up a bit. It's really just a simple idea I had when things were not going so well, but I was sure glad my eternity was secure so it all would work out whether I got better or not.
https://soundcloud.com/user-722422510/ive-got-the-joy I've Got The Joy I don’t drive a new Mercedes or have money pouring in,
people standing in line trying to be my friend.
Don’t have a corner office with my feet up on the desk.
I’m sweeping up the mailroom trying to keep up with the mess.
No crystal chandeliers. No penthouse in the sky.
There’s none of that here, but somehow, I’ll get by.
‘Cause I know that there’s a lot that other folks have got,
but what I’ve got a lot of folks do not.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
And it may happen someday, but it sure ain’t happened yet,
when I cruise around the world in my own private jet.
Won’t have a bank account. Won’t need a credit card
‘cause I’ll have a money tree in the back yard.
If I row my boat with golden oars and know I’m ridin’ high,
or the wolves are howlin’ at the door, don’t know if I’ll survive,
Let me tell you friend, I’ve learned to be content
‘cause I’ve put my faith in him and that’s where I find
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord.
I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy.
So many people seem to be chasing crazy dreams
that never leave them satisfied.
‘Cause they’re always keeping score
with the guy next door when there’s so much more to living life.
Oh but as for me, well I’m a child of the King so no matter what comes my way,
I could be dead broke or rollin’ in the dough. Rich or poor I can say …
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord.
Oh, I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy.
Regardless of the circumstance I’m always safe here in his hands
so everything will be alright.
Through the blessing and the smiles or the heartache and the trials,
I’ll raise my hands and testify
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord.
Oh, I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life.
Oh, I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy.
I'm afraid that my new-nest to production will show on this one. I had laid all the tracks on it except the piano. A friend of mine, Steve Andrews, came in and put that down for me using my Casio keyboard. This was his first time recording. My wife got me BIAB after all that was completed, so I was able to add the fiddle and steel on at that time. So there's a lot going on, and my hard drive went down before I was able to mix it very well. See what you think,
Brad.
The Band:
I did the guitars, drums, bass and vocals.
Steve Andrews on piano.
BIAB steel guitar: Steve Hinson
BIAB fiddle: Rob Jajacos