1. Standin' in the need of prayer. Not my father, or my mother,
It's me, (it's me,)
it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
Not my father, or my mother,
but it's me, O Lord

2. Standin' in the need of prayer. Not my brother, or my sister,
It's me, (it's me,)
it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
Not my brother, or my sister,
but it's me, O Lord

3. Standin' in the need of prayer. Not my elders, or the deacons,
It's me, (it's me,)
it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
Not my elders, or the deacons,
but it's me, O Lord

4. Standin' in the need of prayer. Not my neighbor, or a stranger,
It's me, (it's me,)
it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
Not my neighbor, or a stranger,
but it's me, O Lord