I didn't have no money
I didn't have no suit
I come like I was used to
My trousers tared, to boot.

They looked at me thru glasses
They looked at me thru frowns
They looked at me thru dimund rings
An' felt an' velvet gowns.

The choir was shore dress'd purty
The men's skirts flowed so nice
The ladies hare was poofed up
To add a little spice.

The sanktiary sparkled
Right proud, it seemed to me
The brass was polished, Navy-like
Cood almos' feel the sea.

The usher, he tore by me
To fine Miss Dilly's seat
Brushed it off and helped her in
Smiled at her real sweet.

Seemed like he musta miss'd me
But I spect he's real confused
Life is tough a'seetin folks
In padded velvet pews.

The folks was all real busy
No one ast my name
Who I wuz, or war I'ze frum
Or why on earth I came.

I kinda get the feelin'
That God had left me go
The kinda folks is comin' here
Don' need me in their show.

Didn' get to hear no preachin'
Cause there wasn't no more place
Fur sinners in the congregation
Of the human race.

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