The Adam Song
Adam, Where Are You?
©
2010 Craig Ledbetter, John Mahony
Verse One – Creation and
G C D
God once made a man, from the miry clay, and He gave him the breath of life.
G Em C D
And the two walked together in paradise, without any sin or strife.
C G Em D
Every tree every plant was his to enjoy, every mount and hill to climb.
C G C D G
But God made a rule that forbade one tree, and with Adam, that was fine!
Verse Two – Relationship with Eve
Adam worked through the day in the garden, and he worked hard for his Lord.
He named every beast, every bird of the air, but none did he adore.
So Adam laid-down to rest a while, but awoke with such a start;
For there stood before him such a beautiful bride, an help, meet for his heart!
Verse Three – Torn Between Two Loves
Now the serpent was much more subtle - more cunning than you or me.
He walked right up to the woman, and challenged whether she was free.
And in no time she was fallen, and Adam had to make his choice.
And without any faith in his loving God, he hearkened, to her voice!
Chorus
D D7 C G
Adam, O Adam, where are you today?
D C D
You used to walk beside me - you used to know the way...
C Bm Em Bm
But something’s come between us, and caused you now to hide;
C G C D G
Your sin has cost you paradise! And Adam, you must die!
Verse Four – The Power of the Lamb
As the two once perfect humans, now guilty and ashamed,
Stood before the Judge of all the earth, and refused to take the blame.
They were guilty of forsaking God – the judgment was death for sure!
But a lamb came forth and shed its blood – salvation, was secured!
Final Chorus
Adam, O Adam, where are you today?
You used to walk beside me - you used to know the way...
But something’s come between us, and caused you now to hide;
So trust the lamb that took your place,
a pardon purchased by My grace,
we’ll once, again, abide!