Chesnutt Mark: Lord Loves A Drinkin Man

Chesnutt Mark
Savin The Honky Tonk
Lord Loves A Drinkin Man
Lord loves a drinkin man
he sent honky tonk angels to the promise land
i hear that he can turn water to wine, any man that can do that aw, he's a good friend of mine
i've been baptised in beer i'm here to testify, i was speakin in tounges when i came home last night
some folks say i'm livin in sin but i know,the lord loves a drinkin man

well, the preacher man he told me boy you aint no good
the devils gonna getcha best start actin like you should
the cold beer and bright lights
stayn out all night
good book it tells me boy your souls gonna burn
momma said son,your headin down the wrong road
they dont let honky-tonkers up in heavin i've been told
don't you worry momma i'll see you up in heaven
yea, i've been thinkin bout it and i've come to this conclusion now

Lord loves a drinkin man
he sent honky tonk angels to the promise land
i hear that he can turn water to wine, any man that can do that aw, he's a good friend of mine
i've been baptised in beer i'm here to testify, i was speakin in tounges when i came home last night
some folks say i'm livin in sin but i know,the lord loves a drinkin man

well, my daddy said son,your livin your life all wrong
lightning gonna strike ya down before too long
the man up stairs he don't like what you do
and when you reach those pearly gates you aint gittin through
well i've been thinkin yea i gotta plan
i'm gonna start a little church down at the Stumble Inn
yea thats right i'm gonna start my own religion
we'll be drinkin and a dancin at the church of Hank Williams yea

Lord loves a drinkin man
he sent honky tonk angels to the promise land
i hear that he can turn water to wine, any man that can do that aw, he's a good friend of mine
i've been baptised in beer i'm here to testify, i was speakin in tounges when i came home last night
some folks say i'm livin in sin but know,the lord loves a drinkin man yea he does

Lord loves a drinkin man
he sent honky tonk angels to the promise land
i hear that he can turn water to wine, any man that can do that aw, he's a good friend of mine
i've been baptised in beer i'm here to testify, i was speakin in tounges when i came home last night
some folks say i'm livin in sin but i know,the lord loves, i hope he does, lord loves a drinkin man