The Lumber Song lyrics |
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| Said a friend to a friend one day, Was a man who passed away St. Peter met him at the gate Pete said: "Walk with me if you will I'll take you to the house you built" Man said: "I can't wait!" Passed a mansion made of stone But with each new house he's shown They get smaller by degrees Stopped in front of a two room shack Pete said hope you're happy with that Man said: "How can this be?" Pete said: Chorus: That's all the lumber--that's all the lumber that's all the lumber you sent Looks like the builder--man he's got your number That's all the lumber you sent (intro) Man didn't know what to say poor guy was blown away Said: "you mean this is what I deserve?" Pete said: "I'm afraid it's so It's too late but now you know Shoulda done better work" Said: You mean not lie and cheat and helpin' old ladies across the street? Pete says: Well, that's a start Remember that man back in that great big house? He found out early what it's all about Built that place with his heart--as for you (chorus) Bridge: What if that man was me And I failed that miserably You're showin' me things I don't wanna see (intro) St. Peter if you can Send me back to earth again Is that somethin' you can do? Pete said: It ain't up to me If it was I'd like to see How you plan to improve Said: I'd love God and fellow man Take a wife and make a stand Be the givinest guy I can be And when I get back to this neighborhood There'd be a big gigantic pile of wood And I'd say: What's this I see?--You'd tell me (chorus2x) |
Song Comments
Entry by: Paul W - Email: wick.3 AT hickorytech.net
This is an extraordinary song. I love the way Eli made it his own. The song is originally called "That's All The Lumber You Sent" and was written by Bob Halligan, Linda Halligan and Rick Cue. Bob Halligan is a prolific writer and regular recording artist. If you like this song also check out the group Ceili Rain.
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Entry by: Tim York - Email: timyork1989 AT hotmail.com
I LOVE THIS SONG AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR IT FOR SOOOO LONG!!!! I can't believe I have finally found it!! What is the name of the C.D. that this song is on? I sure hope I can find it because my father wants it too!!
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