U2 - Jesus Christ Lyrics
Written by Woodie GuthrieOne, two, three, fourWell Jesus was a manWho traveled through the landA hard working man and braveWell he said to the rich 'Give your money to the poor'For they layed Jesus Christ in his graveHale, halelujahHale, halelujahHale, halelujahFor they layed Jesus Christ is his graveWell he went to the preacherHe went to the lawAnd told them all the sameHe said sell all your jewelery and give it to the poorFor they layed Jesus Christ in his graveHale, halelujahHale, halelujahHale, halelujahFor they layed Jesus Christ in his graveWhen Jesus came to town all the working folks aroundBelieved what he did sayWell the bankers and the preachersThey nailed him on a crossFor they layed Jesus Christ in his graveAnd [hard] working peopleThey followed him aroundThey sung and shouted gayWell the cops and the soldiersThey nailed him in the headAnd they layed Jesus Christ in his graveOh, hale, halelujahHale, halelujahHale, halelujahFor they layed Jesus Christ in his graveHale, halelujahHale, halelujahHale, halelujahFor they layed Jesus Christ in his graveWell this song was written in New York CityA rich man, preacher and slaveWell if Jesus was to preach while he preached in GalileeThey would lay Jesus Christ in his graveOne, two, three, four!Hale, halelujahHale, halelujahHale, halelujahFor they layed Jesus Christ in his graveHale, halelujahHale, halelujahHale, halelujahFor they layed Jesus Christ in his grave
