I. Sometimes when I'm feeling down And the devil comes around I start to make a joyful sound That he cannot ignore It's a heavenly idea Guaranteed to make him flee-yah Perfect panacea Seven ways to praise the Lord Chorus: Todah - sacrifice of praise Yadah - let your hands be raised Barouch - with a quiet voice Hallel - let your soul rejoice Zamar - play for Him a song Tehillah - you can sing along Shabach - shout for joy! That's seven ways to praise the Lord II. Congregation gone to sleep Sermon must have been too deep Pitiful sight, but at least They're all in one accord Sunday services are very Much like cemetery Someone ought to tell them Seven ways to praise the Lord [Chorus:] (Instrumental solo) III. Calypso Chorus itemizes What the scriptures emphasizes Seven holy exercises That magnify the Lord So practice each one faithfully And very soon you're sure to see That you have found a hundred Brand-new ways to praise the Lord! (Repeat Chorus 2x In Bb to coda) Coda: That's seven ways to praise the Lord