Lyr/Chords Req: something got hold of me

17 Feb 00 - 08:45 AM (#179946)
Subject: something got hold of me
From: GUEST,stonejohn

Looking for the lyrics, etc. to the A.P. Carter song, "Something got hold of me" To help, it's about his suspicion before going into a revival meeting. The chorus ends: "I went there to fight, but on that night, something got hold of me." Know where I can find it? For extra credit, know where I can hear it? Peace, Stonejohn

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17 Feb 00 - 10:09 AM (#179983)
Subject: Lyr Add: SOMETHING GOT A HOLD OF ME ^^
From: GUEST,Gene

Here's Hank & Audrey Williams' version

SOMETHING GOT A HOLD OF ME
Hank Williams & Audrey Williams

At first when I heard of some people who claim
That the old-time religion was real
I said "I'll go down, take a look at the crowd
For just that weak-minded I feel."

I walked up the steps and I peeked in the door
But the Devil said, "Don't you go in!"
But I said, "It won't hurt me I'll just step inside
And I'll set as far back as I can." - [But-]

CHORUS
Something Got A Hold Of Me [Praise God]
Yes Something Got A Hold Of Me [Oh! Lord]
I went there to fight, but I'll tell you that night
God certainly got a hold of me.

They sang like they meant it, they all clapped their hands
I said, "It's commotion, that's all."
"When they get down to pray, I'll just get up and leave
For I don't wanta be seen here at all."

But I bowed that time, he got started to preach
And he looked straight down at me
He told ev'rybody how mean that I was
He didn't talk like he thought much of me.

I sat in my seat just thinkin' it o'er
And then they all started to pray
The fire fell from Heaven, I fell to the floor
I prayed there and God had His way. - [For-]

CHORUS
^^

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17 Feb 00 - 10:11 AM (#179985)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: something got hold of me
From: GUEST,Gene

"commotion" might be "emotion"/unclear

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18 Feb 00 - 09:09 PM (#181019)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: something got hold of me
From: Stewie

A.P's version is significantly different from the Williams' version that Gene has posted. I'll post it as a 'lyr add' because I reckon there should be more of the Carters stuff in the DT.

--Stewie.

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18 Feb 00 - 10:21 PM (#181037)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: something got hold of me
From: GUEST,Gene

Great Stewie! I just posted that version
because it was easier to find...
Also have the Carter Family version...

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