I just want to thank you lord For every time - You've heard me pray I just want to - thank you - For always being there When I was so down and out - You came along You've made me want to shout - I just want to thank you lord Thank you lord If I had a thousand lives to live I'd give - them all to my lord He's been so good to me That is the least I could afford He's made good times out number the bad Been the best friend that I've ever had So I just want to thank you lord, Thank you lord Well you know what, I just want to thank you lord For everytime that you heard me pray And you know I want to thank you lord, for always being there You know lord there were times when I was so down and out when there wasn't no soul in the world that i could call on You were always right there I just want to take this time to say thank you lord Thank you I just want to thank you lord For everytime you've heard me pray I just want to thank you For always being there When I was so down and out You came along - you made me want to shout I just want to thank you lord Thank you lord I just want to thank you lord Thank you Lord