I was doing just fine
'til the son of God had saved me, now
I sin all of the time
Livin' life begging forgiveness

Sweet religion
Blood is spilling, blood is spilling
Sweet religion
Prosecute the weak and willing

I've been here so long...
[whisper]:
For the love of God...

[Jimmy, spoken]:
C'mere, I got somethin' to tell ya, Jesus

My flesh is so weak
And my spirit is not so willing, baby
Turn the other cheek
And I'll spank ya right on ya ass, baby

Sweet religion
Help me Satan, help me Satan
Sweet religion
Drag me down into your basement
I've done nothing wrong...
[whisper]:
For the love of God...

[Jim Jones, spoken]:
If you have life instead of death, it was I that gave it to you
If you have salvation, I've brought it
My soul cries out!

Sweet religion
(Blood is spilling, blood is spilling)
Sweet religion
Help me Satan, help me Satan

I've been here so long...
[whisper]:
For the love of God... (slow to a stop)