(Lyle Lovett)

I went to church last Sunday

So I could sing and pray

But something quite unusual

Happened on that day



Now church it started right on time

Just like it does without a doubt

And everything was all just fine

Except when it came time to let us out



You know the preacher he kept preaching

He told us I have one more thing to say

Children before you think of leaving

You better think about the Judgment Day



Now everyone got nervous

Because everyone was hungry too

And everyone was wondering

What was the next thing he would do



And the preacher he kept preaching

He said now I'll remind you if I may

You all better pay attention

Or I might decide to preach all day



And now everyone was getting so hungry

That the old ones started feeling ill

And the weak ones started passing out

And the young ones they could not sit still



And the preacher's voice rose higher

So I snuck up on the balcony

And I crept into the choir

And I begged them brothers, sisters, help me please



I said when I give you a signal

I said when I raise up my hand

Won't you please join with me together

And praise the Lord I have a plan



And the preacher he kept preaching

Long is the struggle, hard the fight

And I prayed, Father please forgive me

And then I stood up and with all my might

I sang



To the Lord let praises be

It's time for dinner now let's go eat

We've got some beans and some good cornbread

And I listened to what the preacher said

Now it's to the Lord let praised be

It's time for dinner now let's go eat



Yes and I did give a signal

Yes and I raised up my hands

And then joined with