Kurt Carr - Jesus Can Work It Out Lyrics
Lyrics
We wanna go back to the old school for a minute
Hand clappin' and toe tappin'
We wanna visit our friends over in Chicago
Sister Albatina Walker, Inez Andrews, The Baron Sisters,
Clay Evans, and Father Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer
Choir
Jesus can work it out
Jesus can work it out
Jesus can work it out
Jesus can work it out
That problem that I had
I just couldn't seem to solve
I tried and I tried
But I kept gettin' deeper involved
So I turned it over to Jesus
And I stopped worryin' about it
Turned it over to the Lord
(He worked it out)
Singer (Choir)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
If you let him
(Jesus can work it out)
I said Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
That pain that would not move
Had me prayin' in the upper room (upper room)
That burning that I bore (I bore)
Just wonderin' how much more (Much more)
I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped worryin' about it (Bout it)
Turned it over to the Lord
He worked it out (Oh yeah)
(Oh!)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
If you let him
(Jesus can work it out)
I said Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
I know Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
That habit that I had (I had)
I just couldn't seem to break (To break)
I prayed and I prayed (I Prayed)
But I thought it'd be too late (Too late)
So I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped Worryin' about it (About it)
So I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped Worryin' about it (About it)
I said I stopped worryin about it (About it)
I said I stopped worryin about it (About it)
Turned it over to the Lord
(He worked it out Oh Yeah!)
Oh Come on turn...
He can
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
Wha,t are you tryin' to figure it out?
(Work it out)
He's already worked it out
(Work it out)
How you gonna pay your rent
(Work it out)
All your money's spent
(Work it out)
A little bit to buy some food
(Work it out)
Baby need a pair of shoes
(Work it out)
Say you got a light bill due
(Work it out)
And you got a gas bill too
(Work it out)
Telephone disconnect
(Work it out)
Waitin' on your next pay check
(Work it out)
Tell ya what you oughta do
(Work it out)
Tell ya what you oughta do
(Work it out)
Tell ya what ya oughta do
(Work it out)
I'll tell ya what you oughta do
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Jesus can work it out)
He can work it out
Abraham had a son
(Work it out)
Issac was the only one
(Work it out)
Led him to a mountain high
(Work it out)
Boy gettin' ready to die
(Work it out)
Abraham said no word
(Work it out)
But from heaven he heard
(Work it out)
Abraham Abraham
(Work it out)
Abraham Abraham
(Work it out)
Abraham Abraham
(Work it out)
There you'll see a ram
(Work it out)
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
(Work it out)
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
(Work it out)
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
Kurt: Job was sick so long, come on!
(Job was sick so long)
Flesh fell from his bone
(Work it out)
Wife, cows, and children
(Work it out)
Everything he had was gone
(Work it out)
Wife came runnin' to him
(Work it out)
Devil all in her eyes
(Job you sick so long)
Curse your God and die
(Work it out)
Job looked at the woman
(Work it out)
Looked up to the sky
(Work it out)
Woman you sound foolish
(Work it out)
Don't sound like my wife
(Work it out)
I don't have no doubt
(I don't have no doubt)
God's gonna work it out
(Work it out)
God's gonna work it out
(Work it out)
God's gonna work it out
(Work it out)
God's gonna work it out
I gave it over to the Lord
(He worked it out, oh yeah!)
Oooohhhh
(Work it out)
(He can work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
I know he will
(Yes he will)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Come on work it out
(Yes he will)
He can work it out
(Yes he will)
I believe he can
(Yes he will)
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
Why you tryin' to figure it out
He's already worked it out
(Work it out)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yes God will
(Yes he will)
Yes God will
(Yes he will)
I know he will
(Yes he will)
(He can work it out)
Whoo, Oh come on put your hands together
I read it in God's word
That he can do exceedingly,
Abundantly, above all that you can ask for free
And whatever you're standing in the need of tonight
God can work it out
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yeah yeah
(Yes he will)
I know God will
(Yes he will)
He did it for me
(Yes he will)
He'll do it for you
(Yes he will)
Yes he will
He can
(Work it out!)
Video
Jesus Can Work It Out - Kurt Carr
Meaning & Inspiration
Kurt Carr's "Jesus Can Work It Out," released on July 28, 2020, is a powerful testament to unwavering faith and divine intervention, deeply rooted in the rich tradition of gospel music. The song opens with a nostalgic invocation, a desire to revisit the "old school" sound, paying homage to influential figures like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Inez Andrews, and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer. This introduction immediately grounds the song in a legacy of faith that has inspired generations, setting the stage for its central message. The core of "Jesus Can Work It Out" is its profound declaration of God's ability to resolve any problem, no matter how insurmountable it may seem. The lyrics vividly describe personal struggles – unsolvable problems, persistent pain, and stubborn habits – and then pivot to the act of surrender. The act of "turn[ing] it over to Jesus" is presented not as passive resignation, but as an active choice of faith, releasing the burden of worry and trusting in God's power. This resonates with verses like Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages us to present our requests to God and promises that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds. The song's strength lies in its relatable portrayal of human frailty and the universal yearning for relief. Carr doesn't shy away from the difficulties of life; instead, he uses them as the backdrop for demonstrating God's boundless capacity. The repeated affirmation, "Jesus can work it out," becomes a mantra of hope, a reminder that no situation is beyond God's purview. This message echoes through scripture, such as Jeremiah 32:17: "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." The song then expands this promise by drawing on biblical narratives. The story of Abraham and Isaac's near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah is a potent illustration of God's provision in the face of seemingly certain doom. Abraham's steadfast obedience and God's miraculous intervention, providing a ram in place of Isaac, underscore the theme that God will always find a way. Similarly, the account of Job, who endured immense suffering and loss, only to be restored by God, further solidifies the song's message. Job's enduring faith, even when urged by his wife to curse God and die, exemplifies the kind of trust Carr advocates for. His unwavering belief that "God's gonna work it out" reflects passages like Job 19:25: "But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth." The persistent invitation to "turn it over to the Lord" and "stop worryin' about it" is a direct application of Jesus' own words in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Carr's vocal delivery, supported by a dynamic choir, creates an atmosphere of fervent worship and communal affirmation. The song’s structure, building from personal testimony to scriptural examples, effectively reinforces its central thesis: that through faith in Jesus, every challenge can be overcome. The concluding verses, particularly the powerful statement that God can do "exceedingly, abundantly, above all that you can ask for," directly reference Ephesians 3:20, highlighting the immeasurable power and generosity of God. "Jesus Can Work It Out" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual declaration of hope, an encouragement to place absolute trust in the divine, and a vibrant reminder that in Christ, every difficulty finds its resolution.