C G Am 1. The Prodigal Son, he'd been away a whileF G C He was working his way back home now over many a ragged mileF Dm When he finally crossed the riverC Em Am F And his father saw him nearC G C There was a joyful sound for all the world to hearG R: I listened to what the Good Book said,F Am And it made good sense to meC Em Talkin' 'bout reapin' what you're sowin'F G People tryin' to be freeAm F Now we've got new names and faces,E Am This time a round,F C G C Gospel Changes, Lord, still goin' down 2. Jesus, He did not doubt His gifts Though He knew that He had not long to live He took care of the business Of teachin' us how to fly Then He bowed his head and laid down to die R: I listened to... 3. Jerusalem, I see you standing high But if you lose your salvation there'll be no tears left to cry Now some men worship a Golden Calf While others are bought and sold And if we live like that brother we pay the toll R: I listened to...F C G C Gospel Changes, Lord, still goin' downF C F Still goin', down, yeah, yeah, yeah, still goin' downF C G C Gospel Changes, Lord, still goin' down