When everything goes wrong and it seems all hope is gone
I remember how my Saviour died
He died there on the cross so this world would not be lost
Jesus died for me long ago

What pain he suffered there the holy one so dear
So that you and I could live
I'll try to repay for his suffring on that day
Jesus died for me long ago

Jesus died for me long ago on a hillside far away
He was tortured and slain God bless his holy name
Jesus died for me long ago

[ fiddle + harmonica ]
As he hung there all alone his life's blood almost gone
He never stopped praying for me
So I'll follow all the way and then live with him some day
Jesus died for me long ago

Jesus died for me long ago...
Yes he died for you and me long ago