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The Byrds
Sweetheart of the Rodeo
The Christian Life

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The Christian Life

Release date: 30th August 1968

From Sweetheart of the Rodeo

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About This Track

"The Christian Life" is a track by The Byrds, from the album Sweetheart of the Rodeo, released 30th August 1968. Full lyrics are available below.

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The Byrds

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Lyrics

The Christian Life

[Verse 1]

My buddies tell me that I should've waited

They say I'm missing a whole world of fun

But I still love them, and I sing with pride

I like the Christian life

[Chorus]

I won't lose a friend by heeding God's call

For what is a friend who'd want you to fall

Others find pleasure in things I despise

I like the Christian life

[Pedal Steel Solo]

[Verse 2]

My buddies shun me since I turned to Jesus

They say I'm missing a whole world of fun

I live without them and walk in the light

I like the Christian life

[Chorus]

I won't lose a friend by heeding God's call

For what is a friend who'd want you to fall

Others find pleasure in things I despise

I like the Christian life

I like the Christian life

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Track details

From Sweetheart of the Rodeo

1968

Album

Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Release year

1968

—Lazy Days
—Nothing Was Delivered
—Blue Canadian Rockies
—Hickory Wind
—I Am a Pilgrim
—Life in Prison
—Pretty Boy Floyd
—Pretty Polly
—One Hundred Years from Now
—The Christian Life
—You Don't Miss Your Water
—You’re Still On My Mind
—You Got a Reputation
—You Ain't Goin' Nowhere

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Credits

Writer: Charlie Louvin, Ira Louvin
Producer: Gary Usher
Engineer: Charlie Bragg, Roy Halee
Bass: Chris Hillman
Drums: Kevin Kelley
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, Roger McGuinn
Background Vocals: Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons
Credited: Charlie Bragg, Charlie Louvin, Chris Hillman, Clarence White, Gary Usher, Gram Parsons, Ira Louvin, Jay Dee Maness, Kevin Kelley, Roger McGuinn, Roy Halee, The Louvin Brothers
Electric Guitar: Clarence White
Lead Vocals: Roger McGuinn
Pedal Steel Guitar: Jay Dee Maness
Piano: Gram Parsons