Karaoké The Outlaw's Prayer Johnny Paycheck

You know, I worked the Big Packet show in Fort Worth

Saturday night

We had all day Sunday to rest and relax before I caught another flight

So I decided to walk downtown an' get myself a little fresh air

Before long

I found myself in front of a big Church on the corner of the square

Boy, I could hear that singin' way out in the street it sure was a beautiful sound

So I just walked up the steps an' opened the door an' started to go inside an' sit down

But before I could a young man walked over to me an' said excuse me, sir

But I can't let you in with that big black hat those jeans that beard an' long hair

So I just left went back outside sat down on that curb right there

An' I thought to myself that's the house of the Lord that guy's got a hell of a nerve

Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please

So right there in front of that Church

I just knelt down on my knees

I said, Lord

I know I don't look like much but I didn't think

You'd mind

I just wanted to be with your people, Lord it's been a long time

A while ago

I saw a wino over there in the alley all bent over in tears

An' I thought how one stained glass window from this Church would feed his family for years

Then there's those fine cars parked outside too many for me to count

Made me think how people walked for days to hear Your Sermon on the Mount

Then there's those fine ladies in the choir, Lord singin' like they really love it

Hell, last night they were dancin' on the front row of my show

Drinkin' beer and screamin'

Sing Shove It

You know even John the Baptist wouldn't be welcome in this place

With his coat made of camel hair an' sandals on his feet an' a long beard on his face

You know, Lord when You come back to get Your children

An' take 'em beyond the clouds to live forever in Heaven with You

Well, I'd sure hate to be in this crowd

You know, Lord

I'm not perfect some even call me no account

But I'll tell You

I believe a man is judged by what's in his heart not his bank account

So if this is what religion is a big car and a suit an' a tie

Then I might as well forget it Lord 'cos I can't qualify

Oh, by the way, Lord right before they kicked me out didn't I see a picture of You

With sandals an' a beard believe You had long hair too

Well this is Paycheck signing off

I'll be seein' you Lord

I hope