The Outlaw's Prayer-Johnny Paycheck

[ti:The Outlaw's Prayer] [ar:Johnny Paycheck] [al:Armed And Crazy (Bonus Track Version)] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]The Outlaw's Prayer - Johnny Paycheck [00:16.89]You know I worked the Big Packet show in Fort Worth [00:20.57]Saturday night [00:21.08] [00:23.06]We had all day Sunday to rest and relax [00:25.08] [00:27.65]Before I caught another flight [00:28.82] [00:31.94]So I decided to walk down town an' get myself a little fresh air [00:35.57] [00:37.19]Before long [00:38.19] [00:38.93]I found myself in front of a big church [00:40.73]On the corner of the square [00:41.73] [00:45.09]Boy I could hear that singin' way out in the street [00:47.59]Sure was a beautiful sound [00:48.78] [00:52.26]So I just walked up the steps an' opened the door [00:54.60] [00:55.28]An' started to go inside an' sit down [00:57.06] [01:00.64]But before I could [01:01.76]A young man walked over to me an said Excuse me Sir [01:04.96] [01:07.38]But I can't let you in with that big black hat [01:09.71]Those jeans that beard an' long hair [01:13.83] [01:18.54]So I just left went back outside [01:21.82] [01:22.88]Sat down on that kerbing [01:24.13] [01:26.32]An I thought to myself [01:27.56] [01:28.68]That's the house of the Lord [01:30.06] [01:31.19]That guy's got the hell of a nerve [01:33.23] [01:35.54]Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please [01:37.93] [01:41.70]So right there in front of that Church [01:43.52] [01:44.08]I just knelt down on my knees [01:45.73] [01:50.98]I said Lord I know I don't look like much [01:54.75] [01:57.23]But I didn't think you'd mind [01:58.48] [02:00.84]I just wanted to be with your people [02:02.83]Lord it's been a long time [02:06.34] [02:12.02]A while ago a saw a wino over there in the alley [02:14.71]All bent over in tears [02:16.00] [02:18.56]An' I thought how one stained glass window [02:20.65] [02:21.21]From this Church [02:22.23] [02:24.19]Would feed his family for years [02:25.89] [02:30.78]Then there's those fine cars parked outside [02:32.86] [02:34.58]Too many for me to count [02:35.90] [02:38.83]Made me think how people walked for days [02:40.70] [02:42.82]To hear your sermon on the mount [02:44.27] [02:47.95]Then there's those fine ladies in the choir [02:50.32]Lord singin' like they really love it [02:53.39] [02:54.70]Hell last night [02:56.07]They were dancin' on the front row of my show [02:58.10] [02:59.28]Drinkin' beer screamin [03:00.80]'Sing Shove It ' [03:03.24] [03:08.67]You know [03:09.10]Even John the Baptist wouldn't be welcome in this place [03:12.28] [03:14.02]With his coat made of Camel hair an' sandals on his feet [03:17.15] [03:19.29]An' a long beard on his face [03:20.80] [03:24.30]You know Lord [03:24.99] [03:26.79]When you come back to get your children [03:28.24] [03:29.95]An' take 'em beyond the clouds [03:31.15] [03:33.60]To live forever in Heaven with you [03:34.97] [03:36.74]Well I'd sure hate to be in this crowd [03:38.89] [03:45.46]You know Lord [03:46.46]I'm not perfect [03:47.02] [03:48.85]Some even call me no count [03:50.23] [03:53.74]But I'll tell you [03:54.49]I believe a man is judged by what's in his heart [03:56.59] [03:57.51]Not what's in his bank account [03:59.01] [04:02.22]So if this is what religion is [04:03.90]A big car a suit an' a tie [04:06.98] [04:08.36]Then I might as well forget it Lord [04:10.09] [04:11.28]'Cause I can't qualify [04:12.28] [04:17.21]Oh by the way Lord [04:18.91] [04:19.78]Right before they kicked me out [04:21.17] [04:22.79]Didn't I see a picture of you [04:24.17] [04:25.94]With sandals an' a beard [04:27.08] [04:28.51]Believe you had long hair too [04:29.76] [04:34.40]Well this is Paycheck signing off [04:38.88] [04:41.30]I'll be seein' you Lord I hope