I saw Jesus Christ in line at the OneStop
With coffee and a king-size candy bar
Matthew, Mark and Luke and John were playing pulltabs
Outside sipping whiskey, from a mason jar
At the counter stood a latter day leper
With HIV and cocaine in his eyes
He bought cigarettes and a ribbon for his sweater
And a tabloid full of latter day lies
Then he recognized his savior, then he recognized his chance
Reached into his pocket for the dollar in his pants
Won’t you play the Lotto for me Jesus
Cause as of late my luck ain’t been so good
If you’ll play the Lotto for me Jesus
I’ll say my prayers tonight, and then knock on wood
Well Jesus and his gang walked to the bus stop
To see about a ride to Galilee
They met a boy with knuckles and a buzz cut
And his blackeyed girl with babies on her knee
So Jesus blessed their poverty of spirit
Then he blessed the fortunes of the meek
And though their spirit longed that he would hear them
They held their tongues and turned the other cheek
Though as they got on board the bus in search of promised land
They reached as though to touch him both with dollars on their hands
Won’t you play the Lotto for me Jesus
As of late my luck ain’t been, and my life ain’t been so good
If you’ll play the Lotto for me Jesus
I’ll say my prayers tonight, and then knock on wood
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake I’ll......knock on wood.
Acoustic rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals: Steve Carlson
Acoustic rhythm and lead guitar: Dan Sebranek
Piano: Kevin McMullin
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