News to Me © Jody Adams

Just a simple girl of privilege – she loses her cell phone
The dirty laundry hits the internet – as all the cameras roll
But that’s not news – in my town
That’s not news – around my house
There’s a politician whinin’ – cause things don’t go his way
For all of those that he owes – He’s got hell to pay
But that’s not news – in my town
That’s not news – around my house

This mornin’ my daughter sang – Jesus Loves Me this I know
And said, Daddy only you can make this broken toy go
I realize I’m the greatest teacher – that she will ever see
I’m here to tell you – that’s news for me
I’m here to tell you - That’s God’s news for me


A soon-to-be-bride, she runs away and hides
The national guard is put on alert – cause she won’t walk the aisle
But that’s not news – in my town
That’s not news – around my house
A teacher falls for a student – she spends some years in jail
She does her time, then sells a book – on talk shows everywhere
But that’s not news – in my town
That’s not news – around my house


This mornin’ my daughter sang – Jesus Loves Me this I know
And said, Daddy only you can make this broken toy go
I know I’m the greatest teacher – that she will ever see
I’m here to tell you – that’s news for me
I’m here to tell you  - That’s God’s news for me


3rd Chorus/Bridge:
She won’t learn it from TV–  or from an old social refrain
‘Cause long after I’m gone – my lessons with her will remain
I am the first road map that she ever read
I’m here to tell you – that’s news for me
I’m here to tell you  - That’s God’s news for me