I plowed the fields and I planted the seed I worked my hands to the bone But the ground lay barren till He sent the sunshine For I can do nothing alone I raised the corn and I rode to the mill With the best crop I ever had grown But the wheel wouldn't grind till He stirred the waters For I can do nothing alone
Chorus: I can do nothing alone I'm weak and my Master is strong I held the pencil but He wrote this song For I can do nothing alone
And now as my years lead me into the valley I've asked God to please come along For I walk in search of the good life hereafter And I can do nothing alone