The Outlaw  
by Larry Norman
from "Only Visiting this Planet"
Transcribed by Kevin Berk

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Some say He was an outlaw, that He roamed across the land
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With a band of unschooled ruffians and a few old fishermen
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No one knew just where He came from or exactly what He'd done
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But they said it must be something bad that kept Him on the run.

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Some say He was a poet that He'd stand upon the hill
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And his voice could calm an angry crowd or make the waves stand still
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That He spoke in many parables that few could understand
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But the people sat for hours just to listen to this man.

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Some say He was a sorcerer a man of mystery
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He could walk upon the water.  He could make a blind man see.
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That He conjured wine at weddings and did tricks with fish and bread.
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That He talked of being born again and raised people from the dead.

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Some say a politician who spoke of being free
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He was followed by the masses on the shores of Galilee
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He spoke out against corruption and He bowed to no decree
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And they feared His strength and power so they nailed Him to a tree.

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Some say He was the Son of God a man above all men
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But He came to be a servant and to set us free from sin
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And thatÆs who I believe He was æcause that's who I believe
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And I think we should get ready æcause it's time for us to leave

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