The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #22669   Message #247406
Posted By: Mbo
26-Jun-00 - 08:41 PM
Thread Name: Praise & Hardi Country Houseparty
Subject: Lyr Add: 800-POUND JESUS (Maddox, Thorn)
I'd like to play a song that I really like...

I saw a garage sale, pulled up in the yard
Found a statue of Jesus that was 8 feet tall
He held out his arms, and He seemed all alone
So I loaded Him up and I drove Him home.
Out by my driveway, He looks down the street
Long hair and sandals made of rebar and concrete
I painted Him white, with a long purple robe
He's the rock of ages on a gravel road

He's an 800 pound Jesus
Standing taller then a tree
He's and 800 pound Jesus
A bigger man than you or me

I thought losing my job was the end of the world
Till my best pal ran off with my best girl
I felt suicidal, with no real friend
So I walked outside with a rope in my hand
Out by the statue, there's a big oak tree
So I hopped on that statue and counted to three
I had every intention of buying the farm
But when I jumped off, He caught me in His arms

I wanted to return the favor to Him
Cause I never had a more solid friend
So I planted some flowers all around His feet
And I bought Him a flock of ceramic sheep!

He's an 800 pound Jesus
Standing taller then a tree
He's and 800 pound Jesus
A bigger man than you or me


--Mbo