A little old lady went to talk to her preacher

This is what she had to say

She said some of our members have started this carrying on

And acting in a very undignified way

They've been saying amen in the middle of the service

Shouting out loud and it's making me nervous

Preacher I've had about all I can take

Please do something for heaven's sake

Well the preacher thought about it

For a minute or two about the way it used to be

When the service just lasted for under an hour

Nothing counted for eternity

You see the choir used to sing and the people would stare

The invitation came but the altar was bare

So he said to the sister as he showed her to door

I'll do something and that's for sure

Well the very next sunday as he started his sermon

This became his number one goal

To remind the people of how it used to be

Before the lord came and took control

He said some of our members have started this carrying on

Lifting their voices and praising the lord

Others don't understand why you act this way

But this is all I have to say

Carry on brothers sisters carry on misses misters

You see it does not matter what other folks say or do

Carry on because the lord has been good to you

You can praise the lord and even raise your hands

Shout hallelujah and say amen

The church has been quiet for much too long

Brothers and sisters carry on

Now the lord has opened up the windows of heaven

And his glory is filling this place

The spirit of the lord is moving among the people

There's a smile on each and every face

So let the preacher preach and let the saints respond

Get behind us satan we are carrying on

Carry on brothers sisters carry on misses and misters

You see it does not matter what other folks say or do

Carry on because the Lord has been good to you

Praise the Lord praise

Shout Hallelujah and say Amen

The church has been quiet for much too long

Brothers and sisters carry on

Carry on my brothers sisters carry on misses and misters

You see it does not matter what other folks say or do

Carry on if the lord has been real good to you

Well you can praise the lord somebody wave your hands

Somebody shout Hallelujah and say amen

The church has been quiet for much too long

Brothers and sisters misses and misters my smile

My brothers and sisters why don't you carry on