The Lord Might Take It Away

"The Lord Might Take It Away" is a song written by Luke Melvin included on his May 1970 album Nature Will Take Everything.

Composition
The Lord Might Take It Away" was a song he wrote about how the Lord Shiva may take it all away one day, and how people need to live every second to the fullest. Melvin said: "The Lord Shiva, hail him, may take it all away one day and we need to make the most of every second. So that's what that song is about."

Recording
It was recorded in January 1970. Luke Melvin said: "It was nice. To record 'The Lord Might Take It Away', it was just me, George and Ringo. That one may have been my favourite to record."

Personnel

 * Luke Melvin - lead vocals, lead guitar
 * George Harrison - harmony vocals, rhythm and bass guitars
 * Ringo Starr - drums