Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Down South Camp Meeting, artist - Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. Date of issue: 15.09.2019
Record label: Limitless Int
Song language: English
Down South Camp Meeting |
| 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! |