Lyrics

Words & Music By: Tom Richards

Verse 1
People often ask me why I’m not seeking wealth or fame.
I tell them all the when I die, I can’t keep it anyway.
The fancy things on earth you acquire will crumble and fade from view,
But the riches I’ll gain in heaven someday is something that I can’t lose.

Chorus
(I’m giving up) I’m giving up something I can’t keep for something I can’t lose.
(Not giving up) Not giving up the eternal things that Jesus has for His chosen few.
Now you may ask me why I am happy today,
Why you never hear me “singing the blues.”
(I’m giving up) I’m giving up something I can’t keep for something I can’t lose.

Verse 2
If you don’t seem to understand the things I am talking about.
You’re saying there’s no future in this new life I have found.
Well you could never be more wrong; brother let me tell you the news:
I’d rather give up something I can’t keep, for something I can’t lose.