NO TIME

Ain’t got time for church-goin’;
Ain’t got time for the Lord.
Got no time to talk to the preacher,
Just look at them weeds in the yard!

Some day, when I get caught up;
In the winter or maybe this fall,
If nothin’ else unexpected comes up,
Preacher, I’ll give you a call.

Hello, Preacher? Sorry to call so late,
But my daughter’s a gonna’ be wed,
So we thought we’d better let you know;
Sorry to get you outta bed!

It’ll be tomorrow morning’;
Just a simple family affair.
Sorry you’ll miss your mother’s birthday party,
But it’s the most convenient time for us to be there!

Naw, none of the kinfolks go to church;
Nobody’s got time for that!
Sunday? We got tickets for the football game;
Wednesday night? I’m paintin’ the flat.

Hello, Preacher? It’s been over a month,
But I’ve gotta’ see you right away!
We just got some bad news about Mama;
Now you just gotta’ come over and pray1

I’m sorry you’ll have to leave Camp Meetin’
But right now, we sure need the Lord,
And at the funeral, I know you’ll do Mama proud;
You’ve got such a nice way with the Word!

Thanks, Preacher, the service was nice,
But don’t start on that theme again -
Someday I’ll have time to listen -
Don’t worry, I’ll let you know when!

What’s that Doc? I’m dyin”?!
Gotta' call the preacher, he won’t let me down!
Hello, is the preacher at home?
Oh no! He can’t be outta’ town!

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