That's the Way God Planned It
Billy Preston
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Why can't we be humble Like the good Lord said He promised to exalt us For love is the way How men be so greedy When there's so much left All things are God given And they all have been blessed That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be, didn't He Well, that's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be, for you and me Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Let not your heart be troubled Let mourning sobbing cease Learn to help one another And live in perfect peace If we just be humble Like the good Lord said He promised to exalt us For love is the way That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be, doesn't He You better believe me That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be, for you and me Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah That's the way, alright Come on, come on, come on I hope you get this message And where you won't others will You don't understand me But I'll love you still That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be You better believe me That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants, He wants it to be That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah That's the way God planned it That's the way God wants it to be Oh, yeah
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Written by: BILLY PRESTON
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"That's the Way God Planned It" is a gospel rock song, combining elements of gospel, pop, and rock music.
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Artist ContributionThe song was written and performed by American musician Billy Preston. It also features guitar work by George Harrison, a well-known artist and a member of the Beatles.
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Album Details"That's the Way God Planned It" is the title track from Billy Preston's 1969 studio album of the same name.
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Label InformationThe song was released under the label of Apple Records, the record company established by The Beatles.
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Production ContributionThe song was produced by George Harrison, marking one of Harrison's initial ventures into production work outside of the Beatles.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did moderately well on the charts, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover Versions"That's the Way God Planned It" has been covered by several artists, including popular British band The Faces in the 1970s.
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RecognitionThe song is often recognized for its catchy, uplifting chorus and soulful performances by Preston and Harrison. Preston's performance on the electric piano is considered particularly noteworthy.
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Unusual FactThough not a commercially major hit, "That's the Way God Planned It" is still considered one of the most famous songs of Preston's career.
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Live Performance"That's the Way God Planned It" was performed during the historic Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, which was organized by George Harrison and Indian sitar master Ravi Shankar.
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Social MessageThe song lyrics convey a spiritual message of unity, love, and acceptance, which reflects the societal changes and anti-discrimination movements occurring during the late 1960s.
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Instrumental DifferentiationThis song is uniquely characterized by the use of a Hammond organ, which is prominently featured and provides a distinct soulful sound.
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Re-release"That's the Way God Planned It" was re-released in 2010 as part of the Apple Records remastered reissues campaign.
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Adoption for CausesThe song has often been appropriated in support of various social causes, chiefly due to its emphasis on universal love and divine design.
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Harrison's ReflectionGeorge Harrison described the recording sessions for "That's the Way God Planned It" as some of the happiest times he had in the recording studio, signifying its sentimental value.
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