Story Behind The Song

Written to expose the myth that being a "good guy" makes you acceptable to God. I tried to do this in a humorous way.

Song Description

There's no such thing as a "good guy" because we all have sinned and need Jesus to make us right with God.

Lyrics

Good Guy
Words and Music by Daniel Nowowiejski

Verse 1
I never cheat, I seldom tell lies, if I speed you know it’s only to get there on time
I cross every “T” and dot every “I,” I pay all my taxes so I don’t get fined. I’m a good guy. Yes, I’m a good guy

Chorus 1
I’m alright, I’m a good guy
There’s room for improvement; but I’m not that bad
I’m alright, I’m a good guy. Just doing the best that I can.
What more could God ask of a man
When I die, I’m sure He’ll understand, I’m a good guy

Verse 2
I love my family, I don’t beat my dog
I’ve never been guilty of theft or of fraud
I fight to save forests and donate my time
I’ve given the poor my spare nickel and dime
I’m a good guy. Yes, I’m a good guy

Chorus 2
I’m alright, I’m a good guy.
If Jesus where here, yeah we’d get along fine
I’m alright, I’m a good guy. Just doing the best that I can
What more could God ask of a man
When I die, I’m sure He’ll understand, I’m a good guy

Bridge
There is none righteous, no not even one.
No one can boast of the good he has done
Every man’s different, yet all are the same;
each one a nail in this coffin of shame
Compared to God’s glory, our deeds are all rags
O’ thank God, Jesus died for a good guy.
Yes, I thank God, Jesus died for a good guy

©2003 Daniel Nowowiejski