Went to the river to be baptised
When I got there to my surprise
My neighbours were gone and the preacher was too
I cried "Oh Lord" what shall I do

Then a voice cried out so loud and plain
I heard someone callin' my name
Singin', "You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"

Up on a mountain one cloudy day
I closed my eyes and I began to pray
When I opеned my eyes you know thе sun broke through
My heart got happy, my soul was new

I started walking, before too long
I heard someone singin' my song
Singin', "You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"

Went to the station in the pouring rain
Made up my mind to ride that gospel train
When I got there the train was picking up speed
I cried "Oh Lord" and fell on my knees
When the brakeman heard he slowed that train right down
When I jumped on board he said your glory bound
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"

Hallelujah

So, when I feel like every hope has died
I remember that voice by the water side
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"

"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"
"You're right on time, right on time"
Brother John sayin', "You're right on time"
I'm goin' home on the mornin' train ...