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SPEEDING FOR JESUS

I grew up in rural Iowa and my family went to a little white christian church on a dirt road, only a few miles from our farm. We were alway late for church. Always. It was the running joke of the community when we flew in 5-10 minutes late every single Sunday morning. I always felt like we were invincible since we were breaking the law in the name of the lord.

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The alarm goes off and you're running late,
Jump out of bed like a horse out of the gate,
Should have never stayed out past 2 am, and it's Sunday.

Well, what's the harm in watching the game,
A few beers later and it's all the same,
Every Saturday night, rolls on by and it's Sunday.

Like Dale Earnhardt Jr. I jump in the car,
I'm not trying to be a super rockstar,
Just trying to get to church on time,
But the clock on the dash says, 10:59.

I'd hate to assume that I've been blessed,
But at 80 miles an hour God gives me a pass,
Ooo, I'm speedin' for Jesus.


Well, I know I'm not a perfect soul,
Everyone has a vice they can't control,
Forgive their sins and forgive again on Sunday.

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I know it's been a problem since the day I was born,
Came into the world late, take my life by storm.

When I grow old, I'll probably settle down,
Now's the time to take life in, Who says pushing the limit's a sin?

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from Hurry Up & Relax, track released August 1, 2015

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Kara Kesselring & Sugarcreek Road Berwyn, Illinois

Original Americana, hint of bluegrass, a dollop of harmony, sprinkle of experimental, dash of humor, speck of unexpected.

Sugarcreek Road founder Kara Kesselring juxtaposes songs of growing up in rural Iowa with urban life in Chicago. Kara's songwriting spans pop, country, jazz, and Americana. Her stories range from heartfelt to humorous and show that life comes alive with song. ... more

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