Ballad of Cecil Emmett

When I was born they called me Cecil Emmett
But that changed more times than the statute will let
Inside I see the damage
In these things that I've seen
But dog eats dog if you know what I mean

Wasn't born in it
Ain't never been saved
But I read King James I know what to say
To a soul in search of guidance in the folly of men
Town to town collecting bills for the forgiveness of sin
Settled down in a place that ain't been fooled before
Gathered up some people said I'd give em' some more
Faith is made by monetary healing alone
Cash came in droves so they could build me a home

I'm not your savior I just play the part
I've been practicing these lines
I know them all by heart
Eternal salvation is my game
Just put some numbers on the check
And sign your name

Since we talked I've been the leader
Of the First Righteous Church
We've expanded walls to televise our sheep converge
My nose for doing wicked ain't changed a bit
Foundations pay my taxes help me buy this jet
Right or wrong
Man all you people see is greed
So scream false prophet if that's what you need
What makes me any worse than you?
We all profit off our different versions of the truth

I'm not your savior I just play the part
I've been practicing these lines
I know them all by heart
Eternal salvation is my game
Just put some numbers on the check
And sign your name

Come on down if you ain't seen me yet
I'm the boy that used to go by Cecil Emmett