Story Behind The Song
I wanted to write a song that my daughter Holly (who was taking bass guitar lessons at the time)could add a bass line to. The song may be rock, but her bass line sure turned out a definite reggae/caribbean feel also, didn't it?
thanks, dave
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Rock - Religious, World - Reggae/Caribbean |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Subject |
Spirituality, Heaven |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Treasures in Heaven (Demo)
1
Do not lay up for yourself, treasures on earth, where moth and rust will destroy.
Do not lay up for yourself, treasures on earth, where thieves will break in and steal.
(chorus)
But lay up for yourself, treasures in Heaven, where neither moth or rust destroy.
Do not lay up for yourself, treasures on
earth, for your heart, is where your riches are.
(instr. break)
(bridge)
The book of Matthew told,
don't put your faith in gold,
It's left behind when we depart, oh.
The Bible's words are true, 'cause when
He looks at you, He only sees what's in your heart, oh.
2
Do not lay up for yourself, treasures on earth, where moth and rust will destroy.
Do not lay up for yourself, treasures on earth, where thieves will break in and steal.
(chorus)
But lay up for yourself, treasures in Heaven, where neither moth or rust destroy.
Do not lay up for yourself, treasures
on earth, for your heart, is where your riches are.
(instrumental fade)