The Pharisees Didn’t Sing
Performed by Whiskey Wind & The Prairie Boys
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Verse 1:
Well, I went to the temple just the other day,
Heard the Levites singin’ in that old-time way.
But the Pharisees stood there, stiff as a board,
Too busy countin’ rules to praise the Lord.
Chorus:
They didn’t sing, no, they didn’t hum,
Too wrapped up in laws to have a little fun.
They’d rather judge your sandals than join in the hymn,
That’s why the Pharisees didn’t sing back then.
Oh, they didn’t sing, no, they didn’t hum,
If it wasn’t in the Torah, it couldn’t be done.
They thought life’s too serious for melody and rhyme,
That’s why the Pharisees didn’t sing in their time.
Verse 2:
They said, “If Moses didn’t hum, we sure won’t try,
We’re too busy pointin’ out the specks in your eye.”
You can’t be off-key if you don’t make a sound,
So they stood there in silence, feet firm on the ground.
Chorus:
They didn’t sing, no, they didn’t hum,
Too wrapped up in laws to have a little fun.
They’d rather judge your sandals than join in the hymn,
That’s why the Pharisees didn’t sing back then.
Oh, they didn’t sing, no, they didn’t hum,
If it wasn’t in the Torah, it couldn’t be done.
They thought life’s too serious for melody and rhyme,
That’s why the Pharisees didn’t sing in their time.
Bridge:
If the note’s not perfect, they’ll be first to frown,
They’re more concerned with how you’re dressed in town.
They never tapped their boots to a good ol’ tune,
Guess they missed out on dancin’ ‘neath the moon.
Verse 3:
Now me, I’ll sing even if I’m off-key,
‘Cause the Good Lord don’t mind a little harmony.
But the Pharisees missed out on the joy it brings,
They were too busy worryin’ ‘bout holy things.
Chorus (x2):
They didn’t sing, no, they didn’t hum,
Too wrapped up in laws to have a little fun.
They’d rather judge your sandals than join in the hymn,
That’s why the Pharisees didn’t sing back then.
Oh, they didn’t sing, no, they didn’t hum,
If it wasn’t in the Torah, it couldn’t be done.
They thought life’s too serious for melody and rhyme,
That’s why the Pharisees didn’t sing in their time.
Outro:
So next time you’re in church and the music’s real sweet,
Don’t be like those Pharisees standin’ on their feet.
Lift your voice high, let the hallelujahs ring,
‘Cause even Pharisees missed the joy of singin’!
The Pharisees Didn’t Sing – Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger
Last Updated on October 29, 2024 by Alan Nafzger