Takes A Heartache
©1975 Words and Music by Terry Scott Taylor
Oh, we sometimes learn the hard way,
It takes a heartache
Sometimes walk the far way until our mind breaks
It takes a lesson hard and strong
To learn that we can't get along without the Lord
Life seems senseless when our plans just seem to shatter
Day by day, the zest for life goes flatter
Oh, is it happening to you?
No, don't think that you can do without the Lord
He's a rock on which we build
The cornerstone tried and true
The way from desparation
You'll find He is for you
What a glorious time when we discover
Jesus is our all, there is no other
Who can cleanse and make us whole
No, don't turn your back and go without the Lord
He's a rock on which we build
The cornerstone tried and true
The way from desparation
You'll find He is for you
Oh, we sometimes learn the hard way
It takes a heartache
Sometimes walk the far way until our mind breaks
It takes a lesson hard and strong
To learn that we can't get along without the Lord
Without the Lord
Without the Lord
Song notes: This song, which was performed live frequently by Daniel Amos in the early days, actually dates back to Terry's time with Jubal's Last Band. The song was performed at least as early as 1974.
