The Thief

Why must I be the thief? Why must I be the thief? Oh Lord please won't you tell me Why must I be the thief Why must I be the thief He said to the hanging man And how come you're the only one That's better off, and always stares Why must I be the thief He asked of the hanging man And how come you're the only one Who gives me an open hand Why must I be the thief He cursed and then he cried And the hanging man held out his hand And looked beyond the sky The thief that climbed the cross "We should have shared that other's fate." But the Jesus man said "Not now" "My brother, not now, it's far too late!" (far too late) (7x) Do what you must Take what you can Steal the pride from every heart Every angered man (3x) I am the thief I am the thief And you will run Yes and you will hide But I'll get you then Yes I will Because of you, because it's justified I will get you yet Cause it's justified I will get you yet It's justified I will get you yet It's justified