Hear Jerusalem Moan
Well, the Methodist preacher, you can tell him where he go
Don't you hear Jerusalem moan
Don't never let a chicken get big enough to crow
Don't you hear Jerusalem moan
Chorus
Don't you hear Jerusalem moan, Don't you hear Jerusalem moan
That souls are singin' and the joy bells a-ringin'
Don't you hear Jerusalem moan
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Has a bottle in his pocket that he can hardly tote,...
Well, the Holy Roller preacher sure am a sight,...
Well, he gets 'em all a rolling and he kicks out the light,...
Well, the Presbyterian preacher he lives in town,...
Neck's so stiff he can hardly look around,...
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Lyrics from the Mountain Music for Everyone Collection, a database of nearly 400 traditional songs common in bluegrass and old-time circles. The collection is provided by the Abbott family, which also offers books and CDs aimed at providing a path to playing by ear, songbooks, and play-along CDs for learning these traditional songs. Visit www.PlayingByEar.com for more.