Two Hands to Work

Story Behind The Song

I was inspired to write this song after reading a book called Joni. Joni had a diving accident and became a quadriplegic. I realized after reading her story that I should never ever complain about anything anymore because I have two hands to work...etc.

Song Description

A woman gives thanks to God for the simple things in life we often take for granted.

Song Length 3:15 Genre Folk - Religious, Folk - General
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Cheerful, Pleased Subject Joy, General
Similar Artists Amy Grant, Peter, Paul & Mary Language English
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

Chorus: Two hands to work
Two feet to walk
Two eyes to see, Oh Gee.
Lord, I never realized
How much You love me!
Two knees to kneel before You
When I talk to You each day,
A mouth to magnify You
In oh, so many ways!

A nose to smell spaghetti when it simmers in the pot,
A tongue to test the tea to be sure it's not too hot,
Twenty-eight teeth to chew the foods I like,
Like home-made bread and cheese.
Two ears to hear "I love you" from the ones I like to squeeze.
Oh Jesus, how You love me! CHORUS

I caught myself complaining 'cause I had too much to do
Clean the house and wash the clothes and make a bed or two
But why should I be griping when I've got a home to scrub?
The poor folks in Honduras don't even have a tub.
Oh Jesus, make me grateful. CHORUS

I like to take a walk and to see the pretty sky
With the sunshine on my back and my hubby by my side.
And when I see a beer can someone threw out on the street
I know there's lots of work to do (work to do, work to do) for Jesus and for me.
Oh Jesus, make me holy. CHORUS.

There you gain... it's great

The song is well put together, lyrics flow, I can see someone singing this on stage at the theatre. The song is also a message about being thankful for what we have which is a nice message. Also the backing singers joining in is a nice touch.

nice song would appeal a lot to children

The voice is stunningly tuned and controlled. Julie Andrews-like. I must already have written that reviewing some other song. Very catchy refrain.

Delightful, tuneful and clever. I've no doubt whose song this is, and BRAVO. You really do it well. A sweet song about an important thing to remember all through life: Be grateful !
BE grateful for life and limbs and ability to do and to think and to act. And it is honest, the song is written and sung by an adult, it is for children but it is in no way childish. Songs for children with religious content are not easy to write without getting soppy, but not your songs, your songs are sweet.

Cute song; put a smile on my face. Nice to hear the children joining in. The message of the song was wonderful. Certainly has a place in children's worship. On pitch, but folksy where it should be. Easy to hear everyone. Originality a nose to smell spaghetti, 28 teeth, people in Honduras without a tub, beer can in the street etc. are good visuals. Good reminders: How you love me; Make me grateful, and holy etc.

Nicely done....enjoyed it....great Folk spiritual story....crosses well as a Children song.

Nice and bright, very catchy.

Love the kids, We rally don't know how good we have it, we take so much for granted, and I have seen those that sleep on the ground and under a tarp and would never wish to trade places. Aways a great message Mrs. Kate

At your best! I will be playing your stuff for my new granddaughter soon. Awesome weaving of infectious, down good, messages.

A nice song about gratitude for what we have! After all a greatful heart is a happy heart, right? Enjoyed the song.

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter

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