Lyrics:

Told the people three big lies
I was cornered, so I denied
Violent bloodshed frightened me
Sudden harshness - but I can see

No shepherd tonight as the flock leaves
No shepherd tonight while I grieve
No shepherd whose hand can guide me
No shepherd to comfort me

He said, Simon you'll deny
My involvement in your life tonight
I said, Not me - no, not I
Now I've proven He was right

No shepherd tonight - I was cocky
No shepherd tonight - now I flee
No shepherd could stand the sight of me
No shepherd would want this sheep

John could say it best but I met Jesus
And we talked about the things I said
I didn't have the faith or the guts till He said
I'd be shepherd and He wasn't dead
He's risen up now - the changes I've been through
With wonders, miracles, and signs
I know I did wrong, but I'm only strong because
The Spirit wasn't far behind, 'cause

It's the new other nature takin' over
It's the new splendid way He's changed us all
It's the new other nature takin' over
He's changin' us all, He's changin' us all

John could say no, but when James died that night
I took it like I lost a friend
But no use bawlin' 'cause then I was hauled in
To the prison and I feared the end
A glow filled the room and I saw an angel
He said, you're breakin' out tonight
I'm glad he took me but I thought at the time
It was a vision but I'm alive and

It's the new other nature takin' over
It's the new splendid way He's changed us all
It's the new other nature takin' over
He's changin' us all, He's changin' us all

(Told the people) John could say it best but I met Jesus
(Three big lies) And we talked about the things I said
(I was cornered) I didn't have the faith or the guts till He said)
(So I denied) I'd be shepherd and He wasn't dead
(Violent bloodshed) He's risen up now - the changes I've been through
(Frightened me) With wonders, miracles and signs
(Sudden harshness) I know I did wrong, but I'm holdin' on you know I really can't deny
(But I can see)

That it's the new other nature takin' over
It's the new splendid way He's changed us all
It's the new other nature takin' over
He's changin' us all, He's changin' us all