I VOLUNTEER


(Larry Boone / William Robinson / Tammy Hyler)


As sung by Collin Raye [I Think About You] 1995


You look like your feelin' like

The rain won't ever stop

Life has left you standin' there

One against the odds.


From now on you need to know

You don't have to stand alone.


When the world turns you in circles

And the wind is at your face

And you need somewhere to run to

I know the place.


If you want someone who's willing

To lay down their hearts

Someone to dry your tears

I'm here, I volunteer.


A shoulder, a caring voice

To tell you it's okay

Two arms meant to shelter you

If ever you're afraid.


I've got that and more to spare

Just say the word and I'll be there.


When the world turns you in circles

And the wind is at your face

And you need somewhere to run to

I know the place.


If you want someone who's willing

To lay down their heart

Someone to dry your tears

I'm here, I volunteer.


If you want someone who's willing

To lay down their heart from now

Throughout the years

I'm here, I volunteer.


Notes:


Collin Raye is an American singer and bass guitarist from Arkansas. 

Although he is known primarily for his country pop work, often his songs

also reflect social issues and many know him for this. Such topics have

included child abuse, alcoholism, religion, wars, and death.

Interestingly, two of his best known songs (emotional offerings as they

are) are often requested for weddings and funerals, the former perhaps

being IN THIS LIFE 1992 

and the latter LOVE, ME 1991. 




(Transcribed by David Story May 2014)