Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones, feeling lonely
hasn't had a friend in quite awhile
and he doesn't know what's wrong
but the day seems awful long
another minute and another mile

He spends his days living life through T.V.
but lately he's been getting kind of bored
and he doesn't know what's wrong
but the day seems awful long
it's almost time that Charlie found the lord

"1st CHORUS"

Reverend Ray, Jesus Calling
How many souls did we save today
I've given you the word
but the people haven't heard
So I think we'll have to find a better way
Yes, I think we'll have to find a better way

Now Charlie Jones, changing channels
passes by the man all dressed in black
and he doesn't know what's wrong
but the feeling's awful strong
and so's the hand that turns the channel back

"2nd CHORUS"

Reverend Ray, Jesus Calling
we found the way to make them pray
just put you on T.V.
for all the world to see
but we'll need some money for the stations pay
yes, we'll need some money for the stations pay

Now Charlie Jones sends a letter
enclosing twenty dollars for the thrill
of hearing that man's song asking him to come along
it was better than taking any pill

Now Charlie Jones has the gospel
and Jesus has the good old Reverend Ray
but Ray thinks something's wrong
cause this week's been awful long
it's him and Jesus up against King Kong

"3rd CHORUS"

Reverend Ray, Jesus Calling
how many souls did we save today
from what I understand, it wasn't what we planned
So I think we'll have to make some changes, Ray
Yes, I think we'll have to make some changes, Ray

Charlie Jones, Jesus Calling
I think you just might have star quality
and since Reverend Ray is through
well I'll tell you what I'll do
give you the chance to spread the word for me

Now Charlie Jones has his own show
and Jesus is the commodity
and the show's been on so long
well, it has its own theme song
but Nielsen has it rated number three

"4th CHORUS"

Charlie Jones, Jesus Calling
how many souls did we save today
I've given you the word but the people haven't heard
So I think we'll have to find a better way
Yes I think we'll have to find a better way

Now Charlie Jones, feeling lonely
hasn't had a friend in quite awhile
and he doesn't know what's wrong
but the day seems awful long
another minute and another mile...
another minute and another mile...
another minute and another mile...