Written by Johnny and Walter Bailes
Recorded by Hank Williams Sr.
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| I went into a home one day to see some friends of mine |
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| Of all the books and magazines not a | Bible could I | find |
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| I | asked them for the Bible when they brought it what a shame |
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| For the dust was covered over it not a | finger-print was | plain |
Dust on the Bible dust on the holy word
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| But not one word of bible verse not a | scripture do you | know |
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| When | it is the very truth and its contents good for you |
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| But if dust is covered over it will | surly doom your | soul |
Dust on the Bible dust on the holy word
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| Just tell him that the Good Book shows a | mortal how to | pray |
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| The | best advice to give him that will make his burden light |
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| Is to dust the family Bible trade the | wrong way for the | right |
Dust on the Bible dust on the holy word
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| Get that dust off the Bible and r | edeem your poor | soul |