The Blood Song

Kirk Franklin

So many different religions

And so many different churches

And if God really loves me

Then why does life keep hurting me?

Have you ever asked any of these questions?

Well my friend I've got the answer just listen



You have the power

To make the seasons change

The river flows for you

The wind whispers Your name

For me you left Your throne

And traded crown for thorns instead

I'm safe within not by Your skin

But because Your blood was red



Some say You're black, you're white

They question if you're real

We treat you like we treat ourselves

I wonder how you feel

To see your children fight in spite

of the tears for us you've shed

Doesn't matter what color you are

As long as your blood was red



For it's strong enough to wash away my sins

And it's pure enough to cleanse me deep within

And it's real enough to find me when I'm lost

Great enough to die upon the cross

It doesn't matter what color you are

As long as your blood was red



We may be different but

The God we serve's the same

Yet every Sunday we separate

And bring the Father pain

Your name is higher than any other

Yet You took my place instead

And now my sins are washed away

Because Your blood was red



For it's strong enough to wash away my sins

And it's pure enough to cleanse me deep within

And it's real enough to find me when I'm lost

Great enough to die upon the cross

It doesn't matter what color you are

As long as your blood was red



Oh precious is the flow

That makes me white as snow

No other fount I know

Doesn't matter what color you are

As long as your blood was red

Doesn't matter what color you are

As you are as long as your blood was red

Doesn't matter what color I am

As long as my blood was red