[Verse 1]
When I was a moaner
I moaned both night and day
My Lord hear'd me moaning
He took my sins away

[Verse 2]
When I was a sinner
I sinned both night and day
My Lord seen me sinning
He took my sins away

[Verse 3]
Let me hear you moan
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Once more like that
Mmm, mmm, mmm
He took my sins away

[Verse 4]
Brother Michael
Don't call the roll
Brother Michael
Don't call the roll
Brother Michael
Don't call the roll until I get there

[Verse 5]
Good Lord, I ain't got time to wait for you
Good Lord, I ain't got time to tarry
For my home is over in Canaan
O sinner, fare you well, you well, you well