A
If I was a gambler, I tell you what I'd do
                                                E                            A
I'd quit my gamblin' and I'd work on a buildin' too
 

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I'm workin' on a buildin', I'm workin' on a buildin'
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I'm workin' on a buildin' for my Lord, for my Lord
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It's a Holy Ghost buildin', it's a Holy Ghost buildin'
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It's a Holy Ghost buildin' for my Lord, for my Lord

If I was a sinner, I tell you what I'd do
I'd quit my sinnin' and I'd work on a buildin' too
 

Chorus

Instrumental: Chorus pattern.
 

If I was a drunkard, I tell you what I'd do
I'd quit my drinkin' and I'd work on a buildin' too
 

Chorus

Instrumental: Chorus pattern.
 

If I was a preacher, I tell you what I'd do
I'd keep on preachin' and I'd work on a buildin' too
 

Chorus