[Verse 1]
When you try to explain
Why you cause someone pain
And the world shakes you off with a nod
And they say you're no good
Wouldn't change if you could
Just pay no attention
If you can answer to God

[Chorus]
He'll listen
He'll listen
He'll accept you in spite of the lot
They don't know what you're worth
You may not have peace on earth
But there's glory in heaven
If you can answer to God

[Piano/Fiddle Solo]

[Bridge]

[Verse 2]
They may use your heartaches
To cover their own mistakes
But they don't have the wisdom of God
There's a place up above
In His all-gracious love
For the man who repents
Who can answer to God
[Chorus]
He'll listen
He'll listen
He'll accept you in spite of the lot
If you mean what you say
You won't stay in the clay
So don't worry about mortals
If you can answer to God