“good one” by jade lundgren

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“Good One” came from a sincere moment of conviction. I realized that while I was deeply involved in ministry—leading up front in church and striving to be a strong Christian—I wasn’t being a good neighbor to the people who lived right next to me. God’s conviction hit me hard, and I spent time repenting, realizing I was seeing the Pharisee within myself.

I thought about Matthew 23, where Jesus says, “You strain out the gnat but swallow the camel.” How often do I do just that? I can get so focused on my quiet time, studying the Word, or the specifics of how I serve God, and completely miss the bigger things—like simply loving those around me well.

This song is about me. It’s important for people to know that I’m not pointing fingers at hypocrites “out there.” The hypocrite is inside of me. Too often, I don’t stop to help, and I pride myself on the things I get right that other Christians might not. I wrote this song at the piano, grieving over my own sins, recognizing how I’ve been like the Pharisee who said, “Thank you, God, that I am not like these other people…” I’m a “good one.”

But then, there’s the mercy of Jesus. He comes in, and in His kindness, reveals my sin and helps me to turn. He is the Good One.

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Chord Chart, Lead Sheet & Nashville Number Sheet for "Good One" from Jade Lundgren's self titled album.

good one lyrics

Verse 1
Strain out the gnat, swallow the camel
Make my own rules, is this really my neighbor?
I don’t stop to help I’d be breaking a rule
I’m not the bum or the drunk or a fool

Chorus 1
I’m a good one, oh yes
I’m a good one
So far to fall from way up here

Verse 2
So much to gain, can't win by losing
I told my left hand what the right one was doing
Respectfully greet me and find me up front
Trumpets will sound, did you hear what I've done?

Chorus 2
I’m a good one, oh yes
I’m a good one
So far to fall from way up here

Verse 3
Log in my eye, a stone in my hand
Did I fight the wrong fight?
Did I take the wrong land and
Have I built around me a table you’d turn?
Oh Lord, forgive me, I’ve so much to learn!

Chorus 3
I’m a good one, oh yes
I’m a good one
So far to fall from way up here

Verse 4
Lord, help me love, if not I’m nothing
Show me the truth, and the places I’m bluffing
You tell me you’re keeping no record of wrongs
You’re gentle and lowly, You're humble in heart

Chorus 4
You’re the Good One, oh yes
You’re the Good One!
Lower to go, Lord, keep me here
You’re the Good One, oh yes
You’re the Good One!
Lower to go, Lord, keep me here
Lower to go, Lord, keep me here

JADE LUNDGREN BIO

Jade Lundgren is a deep well of an artist, passionate about all things creative, specifically singing, songwriting, and design. Rooted in her hometown, Jade is proud to be from Pittsburgh PA, where she and her husband have raised their three beautiful daughters. With an M.A. in Spiritual Formation from Wheaton College, and a love for theology, Jade can often be found reading books, studying, or quoting an early church father.

Her strong desire to know and teach the word of God well comes out in her songwriting. Currently a pastor at her local church, Jade has been leading worship for many years and started writing with Jennie Lee Riddle and the People & Songs family in 2012. In 2013, Jennie and Jade formed The Emerging Sound, where they collaborated with such artists as Micah Tyler, Lauren Daigle, Charity Gayle, and many others to pour into the next generation of songwriters. Jade is honored to be a part of the People & Songs team and The Band Table with fellow artists Jordan Merritt, Jonathan Lee McElhenney, and Cliff Preston.

“The crown jewel of my life is Jesus. He’s the high point, the whole point, and the most noteworthy thing about me. He interrupted the course of my normal teenage life, and at 16, opened my eyes to my need for a Savior and gave me the grace and courage to leave my normal life behind and follow Him. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me, and I have happily dedicated my life to loving and serving God however He sees fit” - Jade Lundgren

"Good One" by Jade Lundgren