Thorns On His Head (How Can You Say No?) - Jack Marti

[arcticangel48]

Thanks for this. Loved it, and loved the way you sing it.

[guitmartiman]

@arcticangel48 You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed my rendition. This song has ministered a lot to me and others since I first learned it in 1984.

[2poutube]

Thank you for your ministry of gospel music, pliz can I have the chords for this song, I would lov e to play this song in my church..thank you

[guitmartiman]

@2poutube Sure. I'll just need you to message me your e-mail address. I can't send attachments through YT.

[renov8zw]

ravedigger3

[guitmartiman]

@renov8zw ?

[renov8zw]

i cant seem to post a reply. not sure why.

[guitmartiman]

@renov8zw Not sure why either. Usually you can attach a video to a comment, or if you just click in the comment field a link should appear to the right that says "attach a video."

[renov8zw]

hi. please send me cord chart for this song (A Em C, i cant read music but know the cords). its one of my fav songs of all time. thanks. know im years behind ;)

[guitmartiman]

@renov8zw I'll be glad to send you a chord chart, but I'll need your e-mail address. I cant send an attachment through YT's messaging system.

[TheRainbowsoul]

Nice..Thanks

[Cher5858]

thanks so much for this song..I have been insperitalial however when i listened to you sing in your soft calm voice ,,I so felt the Lord all around me..ty kindly fron Cheryl

[thewordlives]

just did a search on this song, cuz i wanted a version with better audio than the Julie Miller version i got sent today, was THRILLED to see you have it on here, brother Jack. (shoulda known to check your song list first)

THANKS for sharing it with us.

blessings and smiles, heidi lee

"how shall we neglect so great a salvation.."

[guitmartiman]

Hello Heidi Lee! You may be interested to know, if you haven't found it already, that I have my studio version of this song on YT as well. I titled it "How Can You Say No?." You can either do a search on my channel profile, or a general search including my name. Better yet, I'll just send it to you!

[KeepingCovenant]

I like this version even better than your studio version! A while back you mentioned in the future teaching guitar online, are you doing that now?

Where could I get a the guitar chords for this song, and do you know if it was ever put into piano music? Thank you!

[guitmartiman]

Oh, I don't know. A teaching video would require me to speak in front of the camera, and I'm afraid I'm not very good at that. It'd probably be more trouble than it was worth. Besides, there are so many good guitar teaching videos on YT already.

I could probably put together a basic chord chart for this song. If you'll message me your e-mail address, I'll send it to you.

[kcates56]

bad info on your part gertim. this song was written by my cousin mickey , originally recorded by craig smith . he also wrote ' man in the middle' recorded by wayne watson , and 'bloodline of a king' recorded by dallas holmes , along with songs for steve and annie chapman and others . he has also written songs for groups like alabama and other top country stars.

[gertim]

this song wasn't written by your father, it's from Julie adn Buddy Miller!!!

[guitmartiman]

Julie Miller recorded it, but I don't think she wrote it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a vinyl recording of this song that I was given back in 1985 by Craig Smith, and it credits Mickey Cates as the writer.

[kcates56]

hey bgdcfc - if your dad wrote that song then that makes us cousins. last time i saw him he sang that song at my church in pasadena. would love to talk to him again. -from texas

[deloriesj]

Hi Kenny from Joann

[kcates56]

joann?? hi

[bgdcfc]

My dad wrote this in 1980, I think. That was back before he even met Mom.

He never sings his own songs anymore, especially ones this old, but we've still kept the faith. I'm glad you respect Jesus and my father's writing enough to cover this song.

Peace to you.

[guitmartiman]

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[mat1981]

Jack, that is my all time favorite song by you. I remember when you sung it at the radio station.  I listened to the album version you did, about put me in tears. Priceless!

[SafetyChris]

the world needs someone to stand up and hold out their arms, don't see much of that these days.

great song though and love your performance Jack, one of your very best

[mmakram]

Jack...I keep on listening to this song..I never get enough, it is just awesome...I think it is the best one I've ever heared from you..

[guitmartiman]

Well, it's definitely the one of the best, if not the best song I ever learned. I guess that's why I consider it my signature song. I would like to personally thank Mickey Cates someday for writing it.

[liacraw]

I rated this song excellent, a 10 or better. Blessings on you too brother.

[valeroni]

great song!!! i cant say no...coz i say Yes to Jesus!!!keep it up Jack,thanks a lot for sharing,God bless!!!

[guitmartiman]

Thanks, Roni! I'm glad you say yes to Jesus!

[HuggableAngel]

beautiful song jack very beautiful ((((HUG))))

[guitmartiman]

Thanks, Terri! ((((HUGS)))) back to you!

[truthSOULarmor7]

hey another great song jack. awesome guitar in this one. wish you could teach me haha. I have to use youtube to teach myself

[guitmartiman]

I do teach guitar, so maybe one of these days I'll start putting some lessons on You Tube.

[hottscubbard]

Thanks, another great video! Praise God!

[guitmartiman]

You're welcome, and thank you too, Scott.

[4DRY4N]

Beautiful song well done 5* A.D.

[guitmartiman]

Thanks, A.D.!

[JacksGuitarStudents]

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[actsman1]

Jack,

Excellent. I enjoy your songs. Did you get the video of one of our choirs from Gateway college in St. Louis, that I sent? Don't know if I sent it correctly. I am still very green on this thing.

Doug

[guitmartiman]

Yes I did! It was awesome!

[heltonlms]

ANOTHER GREAT video.!!!!!!!!.Martiman..

May the light of Jesus continue inspiring you..dearest bro..

[guitmartiman]

Thanks, Helton!

[thh2410]

another great song! God bless you Jack.

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Thorsten!

[rastagirl007]

Heartfelt tribute. Beautiful song!

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Debbie! Blessings on you!

[bluewing04]

Thanks for posting*****

[guitmartiman]

You're most welcome! Thanks for the stars!

[scottklaw]

And still a awesome song,voice and video.

[guitmartiman]

Thanks again Scott! You're too kind!

[jacquesmees]

A beauty

5*****, my friend

[guitmartiman]

Thank you Jaques! And thanks for the stars!

[rolliviero]

Wonderful and very touching. Roberta

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Roberta! Blessings on you!

[montomaniac]

Beautiful, God honoring and something we all need constant reminders of. Thanks Jack.

[guitmartiman]

I know I do! Thanks Joe.

[ruotze]

fine playing,...nice song!

[guitmartiman]

Thanks!

[supervisordcook]

That was very good!!!! =)

[guitmartiman]

Glad to hear you testify! Thanks for listening!

[RnDEntertainment]

Hey Jack, beautiful song played and sung with love. God Bless.

[guitmartiman]

Thank Ray! Blessings on you too!

[pinu2]

Thanks my friend for sharing your music with us... 5*s as always!!!!

[guitmartiman]

You're entirely welcome, my friend. Thanks for the stars!

[Snipler]

Nice tune!

[guitmartiman]

Thank you! Glad you're still listening!

[patman2112]

5 stars here

[guitmartiman]

Thank you!

[ichingiching]

Hi Jack, Its great to pick up your songs whilst I'm out hear, there is comfort in listening to a familure friend. Lovely song. Mike M:)

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Mike. I never get tired of listening to you either. I'd love to meet you in person some day.

[GEERUP]

God's  blessings

[guitmartiman]

Thank you, and back to you!

[mmakram]

This is very deep...it brought tears into my eyes. God bless you.

[guitmartiman]

I was a wreck the first time I heard this song. And it was a long time before I could sing it without tears. I think I know how you feel.

[mmakram]

Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.(Isaiah 53:4-6)

[guitmartiman]

Amen! And yet, we still say no, more often than we sometimes admit. How can it be?

[freemancarl]

All I can say is YES!

[guitmartiman]

Praise the Lord! That's all He wants us to say, as much (if nor more) by our actions as by our words.

[mcurren2004]

Very touching & esp., when sang w/your sweet, sincere voice. Mary

[guitmartiman]

Thank you Mary!

[brenkatz]

you play and sing beautifully :)

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Bren!

[dmeadows555]

Great song. Great guitar work. Great message.

[guitmartiman]

Thank you!

[alydhiends]

I love this song. Thanks for sharing. xD

[guitmartiman]

You're welcome, and thank you!

[SummerStrawn]

Very nice. Touching! Nice Sabbath music!

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Linda! Blessings on you!