Bessie Smith
Moan, You Moaners
Sisters and brothers, we met here on some serious business!
There's been some back-bitin' goin' on
And the thing I wants to know
Is who's been doin' it?
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame!
The thing I wants to know
Is what bit me on my, I mean who bit me on my back?

Hear you sinners, hear my call
Satan's waitin' for you all!
Better ger your souls washed white
Better see the light! (amen!)

Fire is burnin' down below
If you ain't right, down you go
To original hot brimstone!
Let's you start right in to moan

You better get down on your knees (mmm-mmm)
And let the good Lord hear your pleas, (oh yes!)
Or else you want to rest with ease
Moan, you moaners!

Yes, send your head way down and pray, (mmm-mmm)
To have the devil chase away, (oh yes!)
And let your soul be saved today
Moan, you moaners!
Singin' "Hallelujah!"
"Blood Of The Lamb"
Let your voices rise!
Hear me talkin' to ya
Ain't got no time to sham
Everybody gets to Paradise!

You must repent without a doubt (mmm-mmm)
And let the good Lord hear you shout! (oh yes!)
Religion turns you inside out
Moan, you moaners!

You better get down on your knees (mmm-mmm)
And let the good Lord hear your pleas, (oh yes!)
Or else you want to rest with ease
Moan, you moaners!

Yes, send your head way down and pray, (mmm-mmm)
To have the devil chase away, (oh yes!)
And let your soul be saved today
Moan, you moaners!

Singin' "Hallelujah!"
"Blood Of The Lamb"
Let your voices rise!
Hear me talkin' to ya
Ain't got no time to sham
Everybody gets to Paradise!
Repent without a doubt, (mmm-mmm)
Let the good Lord hear you shout! (oh yes!)
Religion turns you inside out
Moan, you moaners!