Rod Stewart

Released: May 29, 1998

Songwriter: Mike Scott

Producer: Kevin Savigar Rod Stewart

[Verse 1]
I tried to do things my own way
I tried to do what people say
But I was going nowhere fast
And now I'm turning to you at last

[Chorus]
What do you want me to do?
What so you want me to do?
What do you want me to do, Lord?

[Verse 2]
I can see the lights of home
But I can't get there on my own
I can see the landing strip
But I need you to guide my ship

[Chorus]
What do you want me to do?
What so you want me to do?
What do you want me to do, Lord?

[Bridge]
I've been a fool and I've been a clown
I've let the enemy turn me around
I've wasted love and I've wasted time
I've been proud and I've been blind

[Verse 3]
There's such a lot of things to change
A whole world to rearrange
And if you show me how
I'll begin right now

[Chorus]
What do you want me to do?
What so you want me to do?
What do you want me to do, Lord?

[Verse 4]
I've been deceived and misunderstood
But in my heart, there was only good
I stood alone most of my time
But now I've got you by my side

[Chorus]
What do you want me to do?
What so you want me to do?
What do you want me to do, Lord?
What do you want me to do, Lord?
What do you want me to do, Lord?
"Cause I'm listenin'
I'm listenin'
I'm listenin'
Lord, I'm listenin'
I'm listenin'

A legend in the rock-n-roll genre, Roderick “Rod” Stewart has sold over 100 million records worldwide with a career spanning over 60 years. He has had 6 consecutive number one albums in the UK, and his tally of 62 UK hit singles includes 31 that reached the top ten, six of which gained the #1 position, including has had 16 top ten singles in the US, with four reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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