I Pray The Lord My Soul 2 Keep

Keith Sweat · Other Songs - Keith Sweat

yes yes lord, I prais ya name



Vers.1

It's been 4 dayz

since I've seen the light

I just can't believe

I chose this life

I never thought my life

would fade away in shadows

in one more day

is my last tomorrow

I will blink my last blink, breath my last breth

then in my casket, my body will rest

I sittin in the bed writtn this song

but wat goog will it do

if my bodies gon

I got shot 5 times

right through the chest

but i aint worried

cuz this is only the flesh

the hospital said

I wont last to long

so come with me

as I sing this song



(chorus)

Before you lay me down to sleep

I pray the lord my soul to keep

If I shall die before I wake

I pray the lord my soul to take

Before you lay me down to sleep

I pray the lord my soul to keep

If I shall die before I wake

I pray the lord my soul to take



Vers.2

If It wasn't for the bullet

If It wasn't for the gang

I'd still be here

tryin to praise his name

I put god last

When I should've puttin first

Now the devile can laugh

As I go deep into the durt

I chose to be a thug

insted of a saint

will I see another Christmas

O... I guess I aint

And I sorry mom

for not being there for you

but I want you to know

that I loved you

Even though my dad

wasn't always here

the times he was here

I think I shed tears

Cuz I glad to see him

glad to see his face

but another me

cant be replaced



(chorus)



Ending vers.

Lord I know I went the wrong direction

so were would you put me in yo section

will you take me wit you

or to all the evil

I might not go wit you cuz

your way is for good people

so tell me do I qualify

to fly wit you I praise your name every night



(chorus)

I Pray The Lord My Soul 2 Keep

Keith Sweat's 'I Pray The Lord My Soul 2 Keep' stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of R&B and hip-hop soul. Released during the early 1990s, the track exemplifies the smooth, melodic vocal style that defined his career and influenced the sound of the era. The song features Sweat's characteristic laid-back delivery, layered with atmospheric production that became a hallmark of his discography. As a staple of his catalog, it reflects the spiritual undertones often woven into his work, balancing personal vulnerability with a polished, commercial sheen. The recording remains a key song in his body of work, showcasing his ability to craft emotive tracks that resonated deeply with audiences seeking both soulful expression and rhythmic sophistication.