Some people think they're Christian 'cos they're born in the U.S. of A.
But wavin' Ol'glory never took a sin away
I ain't knockin' Betsy Ross
But a patriot can still get lost
And if you wanna get to heaven, you can't go round the cross.
Well you can quit your cussin' and smoke no cigarettes
Stop your fightin' and fussin', never ever gamble or bet
Not cheat, steal, or touch the sauce
Love your wife and please your boss
But if you wanna get to heaven, you can't go round the cross.
I ain't talkin' 'bout religion or payin' no monthly dues
Singin' in the choir, or Sunday morning warmin' the pews
You can sit there 'till you gather moss
But in the end you'll have to count the cost
And if you wanna get to heaven, you can't go round the cross.
Well you can vegetate, migrate, lay prostrate, elevate
Rotate, salivate, gyrate and meditate
Let every pudgy maharaja tell you what he thinks is the truth
But Jesus is the only one who gave His own life for you.
(Repeat 1st verse)
And if you wanna get to heaven, you can't go round the cross.
Said if you wanna get to heaven, you can't go round the cross.
(Ain't it the truth?)
Song notes: This song was performed live frequently by Daniel Amos in the early days and could be heard in performances at least as early as 1975.
