Ron Pope | "I Gotta Change (Or I'm Gonna Die)" (Official Visualizer)

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Words and Music by Ron Pope
Pain pills started for a backache, doctor dropped me like a lead weight.
Now I cop off the interstate, bout 15 miles from here.
I’m not the type you would expect, I work harder than a son of a bitch.
Trying to raise up these three kids, And keep em clothed and fed.
What’s a man worth if he can’t work?
Was I really made as a rich man’s hammer?
Is this all there’ll ever be for me?
I gotta change or I’m gonna die, I wanna live so I’m gonna try,
Give it my best, this ain’t a test I plan to fail.
Where I come from, they’ll break a man,
What I got now, I built with these hands.
I’m not afraid to get a little dirt beneath my nails,
This ain’t a test I plan to fail.
Oxys beat me like I owed them money, Still on my feet and I feel like running,
Maybe somewhere it’s always summer, And leave these cares behind.
But I’ve got folks who depend on me, I rise in the dark cause I still believe there’s
Something good I just can’t see yet, Up around the bend.
I gotta change or I’m gonna die, I wanna live so I’m gonna try,
Give it my best, this ain’t a test I plan to fail.
Where I come from, they’ll break a man,
What I got now, I built with these hands.
I’m not afraid to get a little dirt beneath my nails,
This ain’t a test I plan to fail.
I used to never take an Advil, But if I don’t earn we don’t pay bills
Inside I’m screaming like an anvil, When iron and hammer meet.
I gotta change or I’m gonna die, I wanna live so I’m gonna try,
Give it my best, this ain’t a test I plan to fail.
Where I come from, they’ll break a man,
What I got now, I built with these hands.
I’m not afraid to get a little dirt beneath my nails,
This ain’t a test I plan to fail.
Lord, this ain’t a test I plan to fail.

[@scottkeller7334]

Thank you again for this one. Perfect timing.

[@khuselekamkiva5962]

I'm seeing this comment getting 10k likes in few days and see this man subscribe reaching 500k before this Christmas.... the world needs to hear this song

[@MarieBansemer]

Ty fór your help getting me through rough times while finding jesus

[@MichaelTice-r9l]

This song going to blow up like that one red beard dude Anthony!

[@joshuadurst9237]

This song was needed today..

[@gregoryforde7447]

Trying to figure out chord progression.
I play a 12string, I do about 12-15 of your songs. Thanks Again, great stuff......

[@tanya41277]

❤

[@gregoryforde7447]

After listening to your new song 6hrs or so, (I'm a beginner) I think I have now on my 12string. Just fantastic, thank you again

[@Darkles295]

Wow Ron. You never cease to amaze me. Another masterpiece of the heart ❤️‍🩹 bravo. Encore!

[@VOC4L_]

Love the background vocals. ❤

[@efreckle]

Looking forward to seeing you in November

[@IndieVibes.]

Nice!

[@SuperJakey92]

Just what I needed. Ty

[@gregoryforde7447]

Thank You Ron

[@LindiweHlatshwayo88]

What a cause! One would say God's design of the body in His image, He must be a junkie of note, lol. Just kidding. Song needs better construction, but an important topic nonetheless. Good job 👍🏼.