With My Maker I am One

I am the preacher – shoutin’ out the news
I am the juke join stomper – playin’ the blues
I am the Holy Roller – givin’ Jesus my cares
I am the candy man – pushin’ my wares

I am the cowboy – brandin’ my steers
I am the Cherokee brave – on the Trail Of Tears
I am the master – whip in my hand
I am the slave – from a distant land

After all is said an’ done – with my Maker I am One

I am the Okie – on a dusty road
I am the banker – with the tailor-made clothes
I am the hobo – in a cold boxcar
I am the railroad baron – with the long cigar

I am the ghetto brother – ‘bout to lose his lease
I am the landlord – cuttin’ of the heat
I am the prisoner – playin’ cards
I am the warden – lokkin’ out on the yard

After all is said an’ done – with my Maker I am One

I am the doctor – savin’ the sick
I am the junkie – cravin’ a fix
I am the homeless child – on streets so mean
I am the movie star – on the silver screen

I am the champion – on the finish line
I am the beggar – holdin’ up the sign
I am the rookie – tryin’ to make the Hall Òf Fame
I am the gangster – fixin’ the game

After all is said an’ done – with my Maker I am One
After all is said an’ done – with my Maker I am One