Why Me
Gospel song by Kris KristoffersonWikipedia
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Sep 14, 2026
Elvis PresleySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
All right.
Elvis PresleySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So for my song of the week, I chose the 1974 showstopper, Why Me Lord.
Elvis PresleySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
[gentle music] Lord, help me, Jesus.
Elvis PresleySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I'm wasted.
Elvis PresleySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Lord, help me smile another smile, just one more smile.
Elvis PresleySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
You know I just can't make it on my own.
John HeathGUEST
Which if you've listened to Elvis' Memphis album, that's got the g- best recording of Why Me Lord, also has a wonderful recording of Help Me that Elvis had recorded at Stax.
John HeathGUEST
Uh, but that was a song that had a really profound impact on Kris Kristofferson.
Tony AlamoHOST
And he wrote a song that I recorded.
Tony AlamoHOST
And why God saved me, I don't know, but it's called Why Me, Lord.
Tony AlamoHOST
Why? Why? Why me, Lord?
Tony AlamoSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
What have I ever done to deserve even one of the pleasures I've known? Tell me, Lord, What did I ever do that was worth loving you for the kindness you've shown? help me, Jesus.
Tony AlamoSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I've wasted it, so help me, Jesus.