EVERYBODY
(John Prine)


John Prine - 1972





While out sailing on the ocean, while out sailing on the sea
Bumped into the Savior, He said, "Pardon me"
I said, "Jesus, you look tired", He said, "Jesus, so do you
Won't ya sit down, son, 'cause I got some fat to chew"

See everybody needs somebody that they can talk to
Someone to open up their ears and let that trouble through
Now you don't have to sympathize or care what they may do
But everybody needs somebody that they can talk to

Well, He spoke to me of morality, starvation, pain and sin
Matter of fact the whole dang time I only got a few words in
But I won't squawk, let Him talk, hell it's been a long long time
And any friend that's been turned down is bound to be a friend of mine

'Cause everybody needs somebody that they can talk to
Someone to open up their ears and let that trouble through
Now you don't have to sympathize or care what they may do
But everybody needs somebody that they can talk to

Pick it!
(Instrumental Break)

Now we sat there for an hour or two, just eatin' that gospel pie
When around the bend come a terrible wind and lightnin' lit the sky
He said, "So long, son, I gotta run, I appreciate ya listenin' to me"
And I believe I heard Him sing these words as He skipped out across the sea

Hey, everybody needs somebody that they can talk to
Someone to open up their ears and let that trouble through
Now you don't have to sympathize or care what they may do
But everybody needs somebody that they can talk to
Everybody needs somebody that they can talk to






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2013)