Lyr Req: the outlaw's prayer

Subject: the outlaws prayer
From: GUEST,chickadee
Date: 10 Sep 00 - 11:31 AM

Can anyone help me find the lyrics to"The Outlaws Prayer" by Johnny Paycheck.If you have them please send them to me.Thank you! chickadee

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the outlaws prayer
From: GUEST,yocko
Date: 12 Sep 00 - 05:51 PM

I am searching my files for this. It may take a while but I am almost certain that I have it

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the outlaws prayer
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Sep 00 - 07:02 PM

Chickadee, they would be posted here, not e-mailed.

~S~

Subject: Lyr Add: THE OUTLAW'S PRAYER (from Johnny Paycheck
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 03 Sep 02 - 09:24 PM

Copied from http://www.geocities.com/american_eagle1a/paycheck.html and edited a bit by me. A sound file plays automatically when you go to this page.

THE OUTLAW'S PRAYER
(Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton)

You know, I worked a big package show in Fort Worth Saturday night.
We had all day Sunday to rest and relax before I caught another flight.

So, I decided to walk downtown, and get myself a little fresh air.
Before long, I found myself in front of a big church on the corner of the square.

Boy, I could hear that singing way out in the street. It sure was a beautiful sound.
So I just walked up the steps and opened the door, started to go inside and sit down.

But before I could, a young man walked over to me, said, "Excuse me, sir,
But I can't let you in with that big black hat, those jeans, that beard, and long hair."

So, I just left, went back outside, set down on that curb,
And I thought to myself, "That's the house of the Lord.

That guy's got a hell of a nerve, telling me I can't worship anywhere I please."
So right there in front of that church, I just knelt down on my knees.

I said, "Lord, I know I don't look like much, but I didn't think you'd mind.
I just wanted to be with your people, Lord. It's been a long time.

"While ago, I saw a wino over there in the alley, all bent over in tears,
And I thought how one stained-glass window from this church could feed his family for years.

"Then there's those fine cars parked outside, too many for me to count.
Made me think how people walked for days to hear your Sermon on the Mount.

"Then there's those fine ladies in the choir, Lord, singing like they really love it.
Hell, last night they were dancing on the front row of my show, drinking beer and screaming, 'Sing "Shove It"!'

"You know, even John the Baptist wouldn't be welcome in this place
With his coat made of camel hair, sandals on his feet, and a long beard on his face.

"You know, Lord, when you come back to get your children and take them beyond the clouds,
To live forever in Heaven with you, well, I'd sure hate to be in this crowd.

"You know, Lord, I'm not perfect. Some even call me no-'count.
But I'll tell you, I believe a man is judged by what's in his heart, not his bank account.

"So, if this is what religion is, a big car, suit, and a tie,
Then I might as well forget it, Lord, 'cause I can't qualify.

"Oh, by the way, Lord, right before they kicked me out, didn't I see a picture of you
With sandals and a beard? Huh! I believe you had long hair too.

"Well, this is Paycheck signing off.
I'll be seeing you, Lord-- I hope."

[As sung (recited, actually) by Johnny Paycheck on "Biggest Hits," Epic CD 38322, 1990, and on other albums. The piano music playing in the background seems to be "Sweet Hour of Prayer."]

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: the outlaws prayer
From: masato sakurai
Date: 03 Sep 02 - 10:36 PM

"The Outlaw's Prayer" - Johnny Paycheck [Realaudio] from The Record Lady's All-Time Country Favorites ("Real Country Archives Page 11").

~Masato