《The Outlaw’s Prayer》歌词

[00:00:00] The Outlaw's Prayer - Johnny Paycheck

[00:00:16] You know I worked the Big Packet show in Fort Worth

[00:00:18] Saturday night

[00:00:23] We had all day Sunday to rest and relax

[00:00:26] Before I caught another flight

[00:00:31] So I decided to walk down town an' get myself a little fresh air

[00:00:37] Before long

[00:00:37] I found myself in front of a big church

[00:00:39] On the corner of the square

[00:00:44] Boy I could hear that singin' way out in the street

[00:00:47] Sure was a beautiful sound

[00:00:52] So I just walked up the steps an' opened the door

[00:00:55] An' started to go inside an' sit down

[00:01:00] But before I could

[00:01:01] A young man walked over to me an said Excuse me Sir

[00:01:07] But I can't let you in with that big black hat

[00:01:10] Those jeans that beard an' long hair

[00:01:18] So I just left went back outside

[00:01:22] Sat down on that kerbing

[00:01:26] An I thought to myself

[00:01:28] That's the house of the Lord

[00:01:31] That guy's got the hell of a nerve

[00:01:35] Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please

[00:01:41] So right there in front of that Church

[00:01:44] I just knelt down on my knees

[00:01:50] I said Lord I know I don't look like much

[00:01:57] But I didn't think you'd mind

[00:02:00] I just wanted to be with your people

[00:02:02] Lord it's been a long time

[00:02:11] A while ago a saw a wino over there in the alley

[00:02:14] All bent over in tears

[00:02:18] An' I thought how one stained glass window

[00:02:21] From this Church

[00:02:24] Would feed his family for years

[00:02:30] Then there's those fine cars parked outside

[00:02:34] Too many for me to count

[00:02:38] Made me think how people walked for days

[00:02:42] To hear your sermon on the mount

[00:02:47] Then there's those fine ladies in the choir

[00:02:51] Lord singin' like they really love it

[00:02:54] Hell last night

[00:02:56] They were dancin' on the front row of my show

[00:02:59] Drinkin' beer screamin

[00:03:00] 'Sing Shove It '

[00:03:08] You know

[00:03:09] Even John the Baptist wouldn't be welcome in this place

[00:03:14] With his coat made of Camel hair an' sandals on his feet

[00:03:19] An' a long beard on his face

[00:03:24] You know Lord

[00:03:26] When you come back to get your children

[00:03:29] An' take 'em beyond the clouds

[00:03:33] To live forever in Heaven with you

[00:03:36] Well I'd sure hate to be in this crowd

[00:03:45] You know Lord

[00:03:45] I'm not perfect

[00:03:48] Some even call me no count

[00:03:53] But I'll tell you

[00:03:54] I believe a man is judged by what's in his heart

[00:03:57] Not what's in his bank account

[00:04:02] So if this is what religion is

[00:04:04] A big car a suit an' a tie

[00:04:08] Then I might as well forget it Lord

[00:04:11] 'Cause I can't qualify

[00:04:17] Oh by the way Lord

[00:04:19] Right before they kicked me out

[00:04:22] Didn't I see a picture of you

[00:04:25] With sandals an' a beard

[00:04:28] Believe you had long hair too

[00:04:34] Well this is Paycheck signing off

[00:04:41] I'll be seein' you Lord I hope