bryan field mcfarland ₪ sassafrasongs: Listen

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I can't really remember just where I started this song. All I remember is thinking about prayer one night and how I bet most folks think that prayer is just our "laundry list" of things we want God to "take care of" for us. So, one night I turned that around and thought, "Hmmmm, what do YOU want, God?" And that became my prayer. Just listening for what God wants. This song is part of what I've "heard".

What I Want (CGDGCD - Capo 4, Huntington, WV, Greensboro, NC & Gallatin, TN ~ 2005)
words & music - Bryan F. McFarland

Late one night there in my bed asking God for daily bread
I asked God what God would want instead. And this is what God said…

I want joy. I want peace
I want the knowledge of my diversity to increase
I want home. I want love
I want to know that I'm generally well thought of
I want families to thrive
For all to know that I'm alive
And I want food, clothing, and shelter for all people

That's what I want....thanks for asking
That's what I want....thanks for asking

I want you. I want them.
I want that new video by R.E.M.
I want the Cubs to win it all.
I want folks to recognize there's more to life than NASCAR and football.
I want war to go away. I want sunsets by Monet
I want fireside warmth for everyone who's chilled
I want the taste of honeydew
I want my black belt in Kung Fu
And I want pay that's right in line with someone's skills

That's what I want....thanks for asking
That's what I want....thanks for asking

I want green. I want shining stars
I want the best possible gas mileage from brand new cars
I want life. I want smiles
I want everyone to know the difference between gators and crocodiles
I want greed to go to hell
I want a nice, white zinfandel to sip at night with friends around the hearth.
I want yes to mean yes. I want no to just mean no
I want the best for all creatures on the earth

That's what I want....thanks for asking
That's what I want....thanks for asking

I want smiles. I want art.
I want to understand the philosophy of Rene Descartes
I want love to win the day. I want hope to be felt by everyone in every way.
I want cooperation plus between the peoples of this earth
Cuz no one's go it all right, no not one.
And I want dreams to goad you on. To take you down the road you're on
And I want all to know I love them come what may.