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 down town
and get myself
a little fresh air
Before long, I found
myself in front
of a big Church
on the corner
of the square
Oh, I could hear
that singin' way out
in the street
It sure was
a beautiful sound
So I just walked
up the steps
and opened the door
and started to go
inside and sit down
but before I could
a young man walked
over to me and
said, excuse me sir
but I can't let
you in with that
big black hat
those jeans and
that beard and long hair
So I just left
went back outside
sat down on that curb
and I just
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
I thought how one
stained glass window
from this Church
could 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 mountain
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 and
sandals on his feet
and a long
beard on his face
You know, Lord
when you come back
to get your children
and take 'em
beyond the clouds
to live forever
in Heaven with ya
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
and a tie
then I might as well
forget it, Lord
'cause 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 and a beard
Huh, I believe you
had long hair too
Well, this is Paycheck
signin' off
I'll be seein'
you Lord, I hope
