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I’d Rather Be Alone Lyrics by Eli “Paperboy” Reed

My Way Home

2016

[Chorus]
Yes, I'd rather be alone in this world of sin
Than surround myself with sinners that won't be safe
[Verse 1]
Folks sometime ask me why I steal off all alone
And why when there out in the street do I stay home
I tell 'em I got all I need to keep me company
And if they would just step in the light I know they would see
[Chorus]
That I'd rather be alone in this world of sin
Than surround myself with sinners that won't be safe
Yes, I'd rather be alone in this world of sin
Than surround myself with sinners that won't be safe
[Verse 2]
Listen
The world can be a lonely place for a faithful man
When people hear the words of prayer they don't understand
I just need one man to hear my voice
And I know when I rise up to sing
I made my choice
[Chorus]
That I'd rather be alone in this world of sin
Than surround myself with sinners that won't be safe
Yes, I'd rather be alone in this world of sin
Than surround myself with sinners that won't be safe
Yes, I'd rather be alone in this world of sin
Than surround myself with sinners that won't be safe
Credits
Eli “Paperboy” Reed

Eli “Paperboy” Reed

About “I’d Rather Be Alone” by Eli “Paperboy” Reed

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"I’d Rather Be Alone" is credited to Eli “Paperboy” Reed. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I’d Rather Be Alone" appears on "My Way Home" in 2016.

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