Why Me, Lord?

"Why Me"  (also known as "Why Me, Lord?") is an American country and gospel song written and recorded by American country music singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson.  Kristofferson had become the toast of Nashville in the early 1970s, with the massive success of compositions including "For the Good Times," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Sunday Morning Coming Down," "Help Me Make It Through the Night", and many other songs.  He had a hit of his own as well, with "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)."  "Why Me" was recorded by Kristofferson in 1972, and features backing vocals by soon-to-be wife Rita Coolidge and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Larry Gatlin.  It was included on the album, Jesus Was a Capricorn and, in 1973, the song became the biggest hit of his career.  (More from Wikipedia)