John the Baptist in the wildness Camel hair coat around his chest Miles and miles people heard the call They come round to see him one and all Down in the Jordan Wash your sins Come round child and wade right in They asked John are you the good Lord's son? He said No sir, no I ain't the one But I know the one who can get it done One sunny day there came a man John walked up and shook his hand Lord please tell me what I should do? Cause I ain't worthy to tie your shoes Down in the Jordan Wash your sins Come round child and wade right in They asked John are you the chosen one? He said No sir, no I ain't the one But I know the one who can get it done Down in the water, he laid his head Sky split open and the good Lord said In my son I'm very pleased People in the crowd hit their knees They went down in the Jordan Wash your sins Come round child and wade right in They asked John are you the good Lords son? He said No sir, no I ain't the one But I know the one who can get it done No sir, no I ain't the one But I know the one who can get it done