Something Got a Hold of Me

(Hank Williams & Audrey Williams)



At first when I heard of some people who claim

That the old-time religion was real

I said, "I'll go down, take a look at the crowd

For just that weak-minded I feel."



I walked up the steps and I peeked in the door

But the devil said, "Don't you go in!"

But I said, "It won't hurt me I'll just step inside

And I'll set as far back as I can."



Chorus:

But something got a hold of me (praise God)

Yes, something got a hold of me (oh Lord)

I went there to fight, but I'll tell you that night

God certainly got a hold of me.



They sang like they meant it, they all clapped their hands

I said, "It's commotion, that's all."

"When they get down to pray, I'll just get up and leave

For I don't wanta be seen here at all."



But I bowed that time, he got started to preach

And he looked straight down at me

He told ev'rybody how mean that I was

He didn't talk like he thought much of me.



I sat in my seat just thinkin' it o'er

And then they all started to pray

The fire fell from heaven, I fell to the floor

I prayed there and God had his way.



Chorus:

For something got a hold of me (praise God)

Yes, something got a hold of me (oh Lord)

I went there to fight, but I'll tell you that night

God certainly got a hold of me...