Dear Lord
Thin Lizzy · Bad Reputation [1977]
Just let me know if you're really there
Dear Lord come gain control
Oh Lord come save my soul
Give me dignity restore my sanity
Oh Lord come rescue me
Dear Lord my vanity is killing me
Oh Lord it's killing me, it's killing me
If you give your soul to heaven
And your soul begins to bleed
Remember all the sevens
Don't turn up when you need
If you do believe in glory
Then please believe a fact
Give your soul to heaven
You won't get it back
I'm down deep and I need your help
There's no one to turn to and I can't help myself
Dear Lord hear this call
Oh Lord save my fall
I'm scared I doubt
Dear Lord help me out
I despair my Lord my prayer my Lord
Care my Lord
Dear Lord take the time
I believe your story now you believe mine
Oh Lord I'm on my knees
Oh Lord please please beware
My Lord oh care my Lord
Give me dignity
Restore my sanity
My vanity is killing me
If you give your soul to heaven
And your soul begins to bleed
Remember all the sevens
Don't turn up when you need
If you do believe in glory
Then please believe a fact
Give your soul to heaven
You won't get it back
Dear Lord - Thin Lizzy
Released on the 1977 album Bad Reputation, 'Dear Lord' stands as a defining track in Thin Lizzy's catalog, blending hard rock energy with melodic sensibilities characteristic of the band's mid-1970s era. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, combining driving rhythms with soaring vocals that became central to their identity during the height of their popularity. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw power and theatricality that defined their live performances and studio output in the late 1970s. It remains a recognizable piece within the hard rock genre, often cited alongside other classics from albums like Jailbreak and Johnny The Fox for its enduring appeal and contribution to the band's legacy.