Sinnerman Lyrics

Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)

Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

Well I run to the river, it was boiling
I run to the sea, it was boiling
I run to the sea, it was boiling
All on that day

So I ran to the Lord
I said, "Lord hide me, please hide me"
"Please help me"

All on that day

He said, "Child, where were you
When you ought a been praying?"
I said,"Lord, Lord, hear me praying"
"Lord, Lord, hear me praying"
"Lord, Lord, hear me praying"
All on that day
Sinnerman you ought a be praying
Ought a be praying, Sinnerman
Ought a be praying
All on that day

I cried, power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)

Go down
(Power to the Lord)
Go down
(Power to the Lord)
Go down
(Power to the Lord)

Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)
Power
(Power to the Lord)

Oh woh, power, power, Lord
Don't you knew
Don't you know, I need you Lord?
Don't you know that, I need you?
Don't you know that, I need you?
Power, power, power Lord

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Genius Annotation

Sinnerman” is a traditional African-American spiritual song whose roots in music history go back to the turn of the century.

Simone’s version is often considered the most famous, being a glorious ten minute jazz epic that she would often use as a closer during live performances. The lyrics detail a man wrought with sin who runs from the judgement of God and the terror of his past sins.

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