'The Carpenter' by: Randy Travis, from the album "Inspirational Journey"
Composed by: Chip Taylor, Randy Travis and Ron Avis

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He was just a carpenter by trade, he learned from his father at a very early age
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There was something special in the man,  there was much more to his life
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Than just workin' with his hands, and He'd say...

Chorus:
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"There's no home I could design

That would match the one you'll find

When you leave this world behind
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If you'll only take the time..
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To love your neighbour like your brother,
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Treat your brother like a friend,
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Always turn the other cheek, help the weary and the weak
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Make the time for young and old, and as your life unfolds
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Each kindness that you've shown
G7
Will be the nails and hammer as you build your final ladder
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In the manner of the carpenter of old."

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You could feel compassion in his eyes
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But only those who hurt him did not realize
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That he was speaking to us all
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The righteous and the mighty, the silent and the small,
And he'd say...

(Repeat chorus)
            C
He was just a carpenter by trade,
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He learned from his father at a very early age.