Before long, I found myself in front of a big Church
You know, even John the Baptist
Then there's those fine cars parked outside
I just wanted to be with your people, Lord
I said, Lord, I know I don't look like much
You know, Lord, when You come back to get Your children
An' said, "Excuse me, sir
So I just left, went back outside
An' sandals on his feet an' a long beard on his face
That guy's got a hell of a nerve
An' I thought how one stained glass window from this Church
A big car and a suit an' a tie
Those jeans, that beard an' long hair”
Believe You had long hair too"
With his coat made of camel hair
Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please
So I decided to walk downtown
Well, this is Paycheck, signing off
Drinkin' beer and screamin', “Sing Shove It!”
With sandals an' a beard?
Then there's those fine ladies in the choir, Lord
By what's in his heart, not his bank account
An' opened the door an' started to go inside an' sit down
So I just walked up the steps
Before I caught another flight
But before I could, a young man walked over to me
Boy, I could hear that singin' way out in the street
I just knelt down on my knees
All bent over in tears
Well, I'd sure hate to be in this crowd
Wouldn't be welcome in this place
It wure was a beautiful sound
So if this is what religion is
An' take 'em beyond the clouds
Oh, by the way, Lord, right before they kicked me out
We had all day Sunday to rest and relax
Would feed his family for years
Singin' like they really love it
You know, Lord, I'm not perfect
But I didn't think You'd mind
To live forever in Heaven with Ya
Some even call me ‘No Account'
'Cause I can't qualify
An' get myself a little fresh air
Didn't I see a picture of You?
It's been a long time
Too many for me to count
A while ago, I saw a wino over there in the alley
Hell, last night, they were dancin' on the front row of my show
Made me think how people walked for days
But I can't let you in with that big black hat
To hear Your sermon on the mountain
Sat down on that curb
An' I thought to myself, that's the house of the Lord
But I'll tell You, I believe a man is judged
Then I might as well forget it Lord
So right there, in front of that Church
On the corner of the square
