Capo 3rd fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
(
)His pulpits
corner
On 19th and Main
G His grip on the gospel
His one claim to fame D
D He hurls fire and brimstone
At the cars passing by
(
)And he offers salvation(
)
A For the savior on high D
D His khakis are tatered
And he aint bathed in weeks
G His bout with the bottle
Shows up on his cheeks D
D He looks like a scarecrow
A sight to behold
G As he work for the shepherd D
A Bringin' lambs to the fold D
C He points to the G bible
D He holds in his hands
G Says I'm proof that the D good lord
(
)Can save any (
)man
Chorus
D Son it ain't what you're drivin
G Or the clothes that you wear D
(
)Material possessions
G Won't matter up there A
D And someday in heaven
When the Angels all sing G
D These rags that I'm wear'n
(
)Will be fit for
king(
)(
)(
)
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)
D He's fighting a fever
In spite of the chill
G He pulls up his collar
And he speaks of God's will D
D His body is weakened
But his faith is still strong
G For he's filled with conviction D
A For the mission he's on D
C He knows soon in heaven G
D He'll be homeless no more
G And his work will soon echo D
E From that far distant shore