The prodigal son, he'd been away awhile   He was workin' his way back home now   Over many a ragged mile   When he finally crossed the river   And his father saw him near   There was a joyful sound for all the world to hear      I listened to what the Good Book said   And it made good sense to me   Talkin' 'bout reapin' what you're sowin'   People tryin' to be free   Now we got new names and faces   This time around   Gospel changes, Lord   Still goin' down      Jesus, He did not doubt His gift   Though He knew that He had not long to live   He took care of the business   Teaching us how to fly   Then He bowed His head   And laid down to die      I listened to what the Good Book said   And it made good sense to me   Talkin' 'bout reapin' what you're sowin'   And people tryin' to be free   Now we got new names and faces   This time around   Gospel changes, Lord   Still goin' down      Jerusalem, I see is standin' high   But if you lose your salvation   There'll be no tears left to cry   Now some men worship a golden calf   While others are bought and sold   And if we live like that, brother, we pay the toll      I listened to what the Good Book said   And it made good sense to me   Talkin' 'bout reapin' what you're sowin'   And people tryin' to be free   Now we got new names and faces   This time around   Gospel changes, Lord   Still goin' down      Gospel changes, Lord   Still goin' down   Still goin' down   Still goin' down   Gospel changes, Lord   Still goin' down