I'm gonna get me some religion I'm gonna join the Baptist church I'm gonna get me some religion I'm gonna join the Baptist church Gonna be a preacher So I don't have to work I wish I had a heaven (heaven) A heaven of my own I wish I had a heaven (heaven) A heaven of my own Give all of my women A long and happy home ♪ I'm gonna preach these blues (these blues) I'm gonna pick my seat and sit down I'm gonna preach these blues (these blues) I'm gonna pick my seat and sit down 'Cause when the spirit comes Lord knows I'm gonna watch it too Grabbed up my suitcase And took off down the road Grabbed up my suitcase And took off down the road I said, "Farewell, my church" "May the good Lord bless your soul" Bless your soul Bless your soul Bless your soul Bless your soul