Like Jesus Does

Eric Church

About Like Jesus Does

"Like Jesus Does" is a song written by Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. It was released in January 2013 as the fifth and final single from Church's 2011 album Chief. It was also his eighth consecutive single to be certified gold by the RIAA.


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I'm a long gone Waylon song on vinyl,
I'm a back roads sinner at a tent revival,
She believes in me like she believes her bible,
And loves me like Jesus does.

I'm a lead foot leaning on a suped up Chevy,
I'm a good ol' boy, drinking whiskey and rye on the levee,
But she carries me, when my sins make me heavy,
And loves me like Jesus does.

All the crazy in my dreams,
Both my broken wings,
Every single piece of everything I am,
She knows the man I ain't,
She forgives me when I can't,
The devil, man, he don't stand a chance,
'Cause she loves me like Jesus does.

Always thought she'd give up on me one day,
Wash her hands of me, leave me staring down some runway,
Yeah, I thank God each night, and twice on Sunday,
That she loves me like Jesus does.

All the crazy in my dreams,
And both my broken wings,
Every single piece of who I am,
Yeah, she knows the man I ain't,
She forgives me when I can't,
And the devil, man, no, he don't have a prayer,
'Cause she loves me like Jesus does.

Yeah, she knows the man I ain't,
She forgives me when I can't,
That the devil, man, he don't stand a chance,
She loves me like Jesus does.

I'm a long gone Waylon song on vinyl

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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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Written by: CASEY BEATHARD, MONTY CRISWELL

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Like Jesus Does" by Eric Church was released as the fifth and final single from his third studio album, "Chief," in January 2013.
Chart Performance
The song had performed remarkably well; it peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 8 on the Hot Country Songs chart in 2013.
Songwriter's Details
A team of two songwriters, Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell, penned "Like Jesus Does." Beathard has authored songs for several other musicians, including Kenny Chesney and Trace Adkins.
Song Concept
The song narrates a love story where a man is graciously forgiven by his woman for his imperfections, just "Like Jesus Does."
Music Video
The song's music video depicts Church performing live at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. This video, directed by Peter Zavadil, was uploaded on Church's VEVO channel in May 2013.
Live Performances
Eric Church included "Like Jesus Does" in his setlist for his 2013 Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour among many other songs from his album "Chief."
Song Acknowledgement
"Like Jesus Does" is one of the songs that firmly established Eric Church as a traditional country singer, despite his more modern rock influences.
Album Performance
The album "Chief," which includes the song "Like Jesus Does," was considered a significant success in Eric Church's career. It won the Album of the Year at both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2012.
Background Vocals
Background vocals for "Like Jesus Does" were done by Eric Church’s wife, Katherine Church. It is one of the few songs where she has provided background vocals.
Personal Connection
The song holds a personal connection for Church as it brings out his relationship with his wife, Katherine, who stands by him despite his imperfections.

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