The Manhattan Transfer - Down South Camp Meetin' lyrics

Saints and sinners, come one, come all (Have a little revival) Losers, winners, answer my call "Cause right now the tent's up (Really it is) The word's out - (Truly, it is) An' has been since the dawn (Hear me tell ya) The call's out (Really it is) An' we're 'bout (Tendin' t'biz) To git this meetin' on - Hear me tellin' you Brothers n' sisters who want to repent (That's right!) You'll find what you've been lookin' for right here in the tent Lend an ear an' you'll see "Cause when it comes t' needin' savin' ain' nobody knows it better than me I was so low that I know that only a miracle like this is The only way t' heavenly bliss It's really the truth, Lawdy, I know it I know it cause I been taken through it Now the spirits in me an' allowed the Lord T'win me, I can testify to it Sweet, sweet the angel's song Sweet the feelin' I been searchin' for for ever so long I never again imagine livin' life Like I was livin' when I lived wrong Git ready (Sing) Here they come! the choir's all set Be steady (Pray) See the people fillin' them pews Be willin' (All) To announce without a regret It's thrillin'! (Day) Tell the world the wonderful news Folks are troopin' in from far 'n near F' news that they can hardly wait to hear They're nearly starved 'cause they're waitin' For food for the soul, yeah Starved 'cause they're waitin' for what will not grow old Preacher's openin' up the book He's gonna pause awhile an' take a look 'n then he'll start tellin' everyone 'jes how t' do, yeah Start tellin' everyone jus' what's true, yeah Sister Emmy Lou done gone t' shoutin' An jumpin' 'cause she feels the spirit The congregation's stompin' it's feet An' everybody's movin' outta their seat They really gonna get this meetin' on An' praise the Lord until the dawn (Yeah) - Hear that preacher spread the word (Hear that Preacher) 'cause its the greatest word you ever heard He's our teacher When he says "I'm callin' sinners right now you hear? I'm callin' sinners right to me" When ol' Satan grabs your soul When he grabs you It takes the Lord's true word to break his hold, Trouble nabs you So I say, "You got to listen mostly to me. You got to listen closely." Don't let the devil catch y' nappin' Gotta' keep the vigil every minute Or the devil surely git you "Watch your step 'n how you act Watch what you do Mister Scratch is here, an' that's a fact He wants you too If anyone can stop him, I can That's why I'm the Preacher Man" We hear the word We hear your voice We know there really isn't any other choice Head f'heaven t'day (We're on the gospel train) We can show you the way (Relieve all strain) Leave your cares and your woes (Yes!) Heaven knows (Yes!) Y' dodge that devil in his fine fancy clothes (Yes!) Come git aboard (We still got space) Hear the word of the Lord (We saved your place) Save your soul while y'can (Yes!) Sinner man (Yes!) Git on as fast as you can You've heard the sermon sublime Down South Camp Meetin' time!