I got stoned in Norman's kitchen
We was talking 'bout the facts of life, that's right
He asked me was I happy as I reached for the bu*ter knife
I said "No," and I made a sandwich
And I poured myself a cup of tea
When that cat started praying the Spirit fell on me
(Wait a minute – I didn't even know that chord back then)
I got up to use the bathroom
I said, "Excuse me please,"
But I couldn't help from laughing and I felt shaky in the knees
As I leaned against the mirror my heart let out a sigh
Like something heavy left me, and I opened up my eyes
I can see, I am free
And I'm who I want to be
Mercy me, mercy me
Mercy me
Whoa yeah
Mercy me
I was born in dusty Stockton and I grew up in San Jose
But I never started living until I learned to pray
Now my parents, they ignore me
They say I've gotten strange
But when you're touched by Heaven you know that something's bound to change
I can see, I am free
And I'm who I want to be
Mercy me, mercy me
Mercy me
Yeah, ooh
Well, I can see, I am free
And I'm who I want to be
Mercy me, mercy me
Mercy me
Yes, yes
I can see, oh yeah, I can be free now
And I can the me I want to be now, yeah
Mercy, mercy, mercy me
Mercy me
I'll talk about J.C.,
Yeah, I can see, I am free
And I'm who I want to be
Mercy me, mercy me
Mercy me
He poured his mercy on me
I can see, I am free
Yeah, and I'm who I want to be
Mercy me, mercy me
Mercy me
Oh yeah
Mercy me
Oh, mercy me
Hey, yeah, yeah
That's right
And the dogs say amen