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I Just Want To Be There

I wrote this song back in the mid 1980′s. The songs lyrics are about my grandfather, Theodore Chen, who was of failing health but he had not yet passed away. On this web site somewhere is a version of me playing the song on my guitar. Since I know my limitations, I asked a friend of mine to rearrange the song, and also give it professional production values. I think it turned out great. More to come. I am hoping that we can work together to redo all of my songs. Here’s the first one.


D              A    E
People running all around this world
D         A      E
Trying to make a dime
D      A           E
I just wish they'd open their eyes
D         A      E
Like I've opened mine
A                        D
Sitting here knocking on heaven's door
A                       E
Waiting for the Lord to come
A              D
I just want to be there Lord
D      A   E
To see the Son

   D           A    E
My grandfather is a great great man
         D         A      E
But he's getting a little old
D      A       E
I just need to love him more
       D   A     E
As the age takes hold

      A                  D
Cause one day soon he'll leave this world
  A                E
I pray it won't be long
A              D
I just want to be there Lord
         D    A   E
When you make him strong

D              A    E
People running all around this world
D         A      E
Trying to make a dime
D      A           E
I just wish they'd open their eyes
D         A      E
Like I've opened mine

A                        D
Sitting here knocking on heaven's door
A                       E
Waiting for the Lord to come
A              D
I just want to be there Lord
D      A   E
To see the Son

D                A         E
Let me tell you about this boss of mine
D          A       E
Making our lives a hell
D           A    E
Sometimes I just have to laugh
   D    A  E
He does it well
    A                   D
But one day there'll be judgement day
A                       E
Looking the Lord in the face
A              D
I just want to be there Lord
        D      A   E
When he pleads his case

D              A    E
People running all around this world
D         A      E
Trying to make a dime
D      A           E
I just wish they'd open their eyes
D         A      E
Like I've opened mine

A                        D
Sitting here knocking on heaven's door
A                       E
Waiting for the Lord to come
A              D
I just want to be there Lord
D      A   E
To see the Son

One Response to “I Just Want To Be There”

  1. 1
    Jack:

    I read your piece on the gay pride parade there in Brazil, and then read things like this in your “religion” section. I’m sorry, but I can’t figure out what bible your reading from. On one hand you want to see the Son, but on the other hand you think it’s ok for a man to insert his penis into another man’s mouth or rectum for enjoyment, and promote it if that’s what they want to do. I’m not sure how the pieces of your puzzle fit together. I’m not judging, just really confused. You obviously have a real grip on the gospel, so, who in this whole scenerio is going to see the Son?

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