I Ain't Seen No Light

This is my answer to Hank William’s “I Saw The Light.” Yes, I realize the rhyme scheme changes from William’s optimism to my more cynical view. You are in the presence of genius, my friend. How does it feel? ;p

O, I know that life is supposed to be fine

If only I, I let sweet Jesus in

Soon, we’ll be basking in the sunshine

I’ll be walking hand-in-hand with Him


Like the beggar with his lantern piercing the night

Jesus is supposed to come and restore my sight

He’ll make the dark corners of life shine bright

But, Damn God, I ain’t seen no light


I ain’t seen no light

I ain’t seen no light

Damn God, I ain’t seen no light


Butter beans and corn, snaps and iced tea

Fried chicken and biscuits, creamed potatoes for me

Hiding from Jehovah’s Witnesses, and then I wonder why

Jesus never comes to shine His light


Like the beggar with his lantern piercing the night

Jesus is supposed to come and restore my sight

He’ll make the dark corners of life shine bright

But, Damn God, I ain’t seen no light


I ain’t seen no light

I ain’t seen no light

Damn God, I ain’t seen no light

P.S.: Every good Southerner knows that “why” and “light” rhyme.