Words and music: Bobby Bradock
Performer: George Jones
Album: Hallelujah Weekend


Would They Love Him Down in Shreveport Today

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If they saw Him riding in, long hair flying in the wind,
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Would they love Him down in Shreveport today?
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If they heard He was a Jew and a Palestinian too,
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Would they love him down in Nashville today?

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If they saw Him talk with ease to the junkies drunks and thieves,
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Would they love Him out in Wichita today?
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Would the rich men think it funny if He said give up your money?
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Would they love Him up on Wall Street today?

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If He made the wine to water, gave it to their sons and daughters,
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   What would the folks in Salt Lake City say?
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If He talked of brotherhood as He walked their neighbourhoods,
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Would they love him up in Boston today?

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If He said love those who use you, and forgive those who abuse you,
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   If He turned the other cheek what would you say?
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Would you laugh and call Him crazy and then send Him on His way,
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If walked right into your town today?

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Would you laugh and call Him crazy and then send Him on His way,
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If walked right into your town today?