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        A                 D 
When we don't get what we deserve 
                   A                  A 
That's a real good thing, a real good thing 
        A                 D 
When we get what we don't deserve 
                   A                  A 
That's a real good thing, a real good thing 
 
Verse 1 
D               D 
Born to sin and then get caught 
D                  D 
All our good deeds don't mean squat 
 
A 
Sell the Volvo, shred the Visa 
C 
Send the cash to Ma Teresa 
D 
Great idea, the only catch is 
    G 
You don't get saved on merit badges 
 
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Verse 2: 
 
Doctor's coming, looking grim 
'Do you have a favorite hymn?' 
 
Check your balance through the years 
All accounts are in arrears 
Guilt is bitter, grace is sweet 
Park it here on the mercy seat 
 
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