MARCUS HUMMON

Daddy said son, the time has come

put your black suit and your best white shirt on

and come down to the river, we will deliver your soul

let the preacher wash you in the water below

now billy's knees were shaking

in front of the congregation, the choir was singin'

his head was ringin' out loud

so he started running, and he didn't slow down

CHORUS: (he said) this is my life, all that i've got

all that is mine

and i'll do what i'll do

say what i'll say

all in good time

billy fell in love with carry lee

he said, darling will you marry me

she said, do one thing and i'll wear your ring my love

you've got to get baptized, washed in the blood

CHORUS: (he said) this is my life, all that i've got

all that is mine

and i'll do what i'll do

say what i'll say

all in good time

now billy lived alone to a ripe old age

and a finer man, god never did make

under cover of dark, the old man starts for the river

he stands there naked

and he starts to shiver

then billy steps in of his own choice

and the old man hears a soothing voice

i love you, i love you

and no one can take that from you

his dear old soul was filled with joy

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