John Prine - Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness lyrics

what if the whole world got on their feet and began to cheer for me (Matthew 16:26)

I'd be a puppet on a string spinning all around your stage

would I seek applause and praise from men in everything I wanted to be (Luke 11:43)

I don't give a rat's rear end what they say as long as my God's happy (John 15:18-21)

if I never please anyone I please you Jesus (Psalm 19:14)

I watch the curtain open up as I stand in front of my only audience (Matthew 6:4,6)

Lord I pray that everything I do will bring a smile to your beautiful face (Psalm 103:1)

help me to be faithful in all I do that I might bring glory to your name (1 Corinthians 1:31)