08a Learn to Serve (folk mix)

Made the coffee, opened the doors
Some days I stayed and I swept the floors 
Shared my story whenever I could
Speaking my truth felt so good 

I met an old friend, he was down and out
So full of fear, self-doubt
Reached out to me, his eyes filled with tears
I shared with him how I faced the same fears

CHORUS
My life got better as I learned to serve
Took me out of my self and into the world
I knew my suffering was not in vain
If I could help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain

I told my friend how I got my life back
No longer needed that six-pack
How I did it all one day at a time
Good folks were there with a lifeline

I took him down those church basement stairs
Got him to help me set up the chairs
Told him to listen and try to relate
To the stories of struggle and newfound faith 

CHORUS

Now I’m singing these songs for you today 
Hoping something in you will resonate
With the words and melodies that I wrote
I share my experience, strength and hope 

CHORUS
My life gets better as I learn to serve
Takes me out of my self and into the world
I know my suffering was not in vain
If I can help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain
If I can help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain