05 Apr 03 - 11:01 PM (#927018) Subject: Lyr Req: 'Sinner you'd better get ready' as sung From: GUEST,mitjj@attbi.com Hi , Looking for lyrics to "Sinner you'd better get ready" as sung by Lilly Brothers or Monroe Bros, not the one posted alreadyby the Louvin Brothers. The one That I'm looking for has 2 different verses. Thanks, Mitch |
05 Apr 03 - 11:32 PM (#927039) Subject: Lyr Add: SINNER YOU BETTER GET READY From: masato sakurai From notes to The Monroe Brothers Collection (1936-38) (BMG Japan BVCP-8615~7; 3-disc set): SINNER YOU BETTER GET READY (rec. The Monroe Brothers, 1937) Oh sinner, you better get readyJust kind of people live, just going to die Time's a-coming when the sinner must die Just kind of sinner live, just so they die Time's a-coming when the sinner must die God gave Noah the rainbow sign Time's a-coming when the sinner must die Won't be the water be the fire next time Time's a-comin when the sinner must die Sinner, I beg you to back this way Time's a-coming when the sinner must die It looks like judgement's headed this way Time's a-coming when the sinner must die I thought I'd heard all the people say, Time's a-coming when the sinner must die God gave the angel to guide your way Time's a-coming when the sinner must die ~Masato |
05 Apr 03 - 11:50 PM (#927048) Subject: Lyr Add: OH, SINNER, YOU'D BETTER GET READY From: masato sakurai From Hampton and its Students. By Two of its Teachers, Mrs. M. F. Armstrong and Helen W. Ludlow. With Fifty Cabin and Plantation Songs, Arranged by Thomas P. Fenner (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1874, pp. 209-210; with music): OH, SINNER, YOU'D BETTER GET READY |
06 Apr 03 - 01:40 AM (#927069) Subject: Lyr Add: SINNER, YOU BETTER GET READY From: masato sakurai From William E. Barton, "Hymns of the Slave and the Freedman" (1899), reprinted in Bernard Katz, ed., The Social Implications of Early Negro Music in the United States (Arno/New York Times, 1969, p. 99; with music): SINNER, YOU BETTER GET READY |
06 Dec 09 - 10:45 PM (#2782560) Subject: Lyr Req: Sinner, You'd Better Get Ready From: BlueYodelFreak Hey folks, I've actually been able to figure out most of the lyrics to the Monroe Brothers recording of "Sinner, You'd Better Get Ready". It adds a few verses to the version I've seen floating around the web. Here's what I've been able to work out so far, if anyone's interested. At this point, I'm struggling with one line, and I've notated it with a series of three question marks. When I perform it, I use a reasonable replacement, but it'd be nice to have the correct lyrics. Also, if you see any other spots that need corrections, chime in! Thanks for your help! [Chorus] Oh sinners, you'd better get ready Oh you'd better get ready hallelujah, Sinners you'd better get ready, The time's a comin' when the sinner must die. Just as the people live, the people gonna die. The time's a-comin' when the sinner must die. Just as a sinner lives, just so they die. The time's a-comin' when the sinner must die. [Chorus] God gave Noah the rainbow sign, The time's a comin' when the sinner must die. Won't be by water, be fire next time, The time's a comin' when the sinner must die. [Chorus] Sinners, I beg you to practice and pray. The time's a comin' when the sinner must die. Look like judgment... ??? The time's a comin' when the sinner must die. [Chorus] I thought I heard all the people say: "The time's a comin when the sinner must die." Got to leave your name when they carry you away. The time's a comin when the sinner must die. |
06 Dec 09 - 11:10 PM (#2782569) Subject: ADD: Sinner You'd Better Get Ready From: Joe Offer Hi, BYF- I moved you over here with the other versions of this song, including one from the Monroe Brothers. Does that answer what you need? -Joe- This is what I hear on a Monroe Brothers 1936 (sic) compilation All the Classic Releases, 1937-1949 (I think it's a JSP budget box set, but I can't tell because I'm listening on Spotify) SINNER YOU BETTER GET READY [Chorus] Oh sinners, you better get ready Oh you better get ready hallelujah, Sinners you better get ready, The time's a comin' when the sinner must die. Just as the people live, just gonna die. Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. Just as a sinner lives, just so they die. Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. [Chorus] God gave Noah the rainbow sign, Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. It won't be the water, be fire next time, Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. [Chorus] Sinners, I beg you to practice and pray. Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. Look like judgment in the end [in heaven???] these days Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. [Chorus] I thought I heard all the people say: "Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die." Got to leave your name when they carry you away. Times am a-comin' when the sinner must die. from a 1936 recording of the Monroe Brothers, recorded at Charlotte, North Carolina. In the Chorus, I think I hear:
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06 Dec 09 - 11:14 PM (#2782572) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sinner You'd Better Get Ready From: GUEST,999 OH, SINNER, YOU'D BETTER GET READY from « Spirituals » by William Stickles, 1948 Oh, sinner man, you had better pray Time is a-coming that sinner must die For it look-a like judgement ev'ry day Time is a-coming that sinner must die Oh, sinner, you'd better get ready Ready, my Lord, ready Oh, sinner, you'd better get ready For time is a-coming that sinner must die I heard a lumb'ring in the sky Time is a-coming that sinner must die That make me think my time was nigh Time is a-coming that sinner must die That'll take care of the missing line. Source: http://www.negrospirituals.com/news-song/oh_sinner_get_ready.htm |
07 Dec 09 - 01:19 PM (#2783038) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sinner You'd Better Get Ready From: BlueYodelFreak Hey Joe, It absolutely helps 100%! Thank you for pointing me to the right place. I actually did a search for here before posting, and hit one thread, but it didn't seem to have what I was seeking. A more exhaustive search may have lead me here. My apologies. Your help is most appreciated! Rob |
14 Oct 12 - 12:58 AM (#3419499) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sinner You'd Better Get Ready From: GUEST,Eric Zorrn I hear "Sinners I beg you to practice and pray Looks like judgment in the heavens these days" in the Ricky Skaggs version. |