Brother Shelton

(B.Anthony - B.Morrison)



He was tall and he was handsome

And he preached the holy word

And the women of Wayne County

Would all melted at what they heard

He preached heaven for the sinner

Through salvation from above

But the ladies came to hear him

For the way he talked of love.



Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton

Well, you seem to understand

You were kind and you were gentle

With the word at your command

And your very much a man.



I was young and I was aching to be loved by my first man

I was frightened by feelings and I knew he'd understand

So he took me in his strong arms and melted me one night

Saying feelings all from heaven

Darling love always right.



Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton well

You seem to understand

You were kind and you were gentle

With the word at your command

Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton

Will you hold this poor girls' hand

You were wise and you were tender

And your very much a man.



Yes, he loved me and I knew that

I had his baby deep inside

But nobody would believe me

He already had a bride

They'd just say that I was lying

I'd be punished for my sin

So there's nothing left but leaving

With a lesson learned from him.



Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton

Now this poor girl understands

That you preach a different sermon

When you touch a woman's hand

Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton

Praying at your preachers stand

But the Lord and I know different

Your just another man.



Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton

Now this poor girl understands

That you preach a different sermon

When you touch a woman's hand

Brother Shelton, Brother Shelton

Praying at your preachers stand

But the Lord and I know different

Your just another man...