I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About in My Song Songtext
von Mahalia Jackson

I′m gonna live the life I sing about in my song
I'm gonna stand right, and always showin′ the wrong
If I'm in the crowd, if I'm alone on the streets, or in my home
I′m gonna live the life I sing about in my song

Every day, everywhere, on the busy thoroughfare
Folks may watch me, some may spot me
Say I′m foolish, but I don't care


I can′t sing one thing and then live another
Be seen by day and the devil undercover
I've got to live the life I sing about in my song

If at day, if at night, I must always walk in the light
So mistake me, underrate me, because I want to do it right

I can′t go to church, and shout all day, Sunday
Go out and get drunk and raise sand all day, Monday
I've got to live the life I sing about in my song
I′ve got to live the life I sing about in my song


I've got to stand for right and always shun the wrong
If I'm in a crowd, if I′m alone, on the street, in my home
I′ve got to live the life I sing about all in my song
Yes, in my song