Lavern Baker - Saved 1961

[Verse 1] I used to smoke, I used to drink I used to smoke, drink and dance the hoochie-coo I used to smoke and drink Smoke and drink and dance the hoochie-coo Whoa, yeah But now I’m standin’ on this corner Prayin’ for a-me and you Ah, hah [Chorus] That’s why I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) People let me tell you ’bout a kingdom come You know I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) I can a-preach until you’re deaf and dumb I’m in that soul-savin’ army Beatin’ on that big a-bass drum Whoa, yeah [Verse 2] I used to cuss, I used to fuss I used to cuss, fuss and boogie all night long I used to cuss and fuss Cuss and fuss and boogie all night long Wah, hah But now I’m standin’ on this corner Ah, I know right-a from wrong Uh, huh You might also like For Love of You LaVern Baker Jim Dandy LaVern Baker All I Want for Christmas Is You Mariah Carey [Chorus] That’s why I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) People let me tell you ’bout a kingdom come You know I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) I can a-preach until you’re deaf and dumb I’m in that soul-savin’ army Beatin’ on that big a-bass drum Whoa, yeah [Saxophone Solo] [Verse 3] I used to lie (lie), I used to cheat (cheat) I used to lie (lie), cheat (cheat)and step on people’s feet I used to lie and cheat Lie and cheat and step on people’s feet Oh, yeah But now I’m steppin’ on the glory Salvation is-a my beat Whoa, yeah [Chorus] Because I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) People let me tell you ’bout a kingdom come You know I’m saved (saved) Oh, saved (saved) I can a-preach until you’re deaf and dumb I’m in that soul-savin’ army Beatin’ on that big a-bass drum Whoa, yeah [Outro] That’s why I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved) Ah-ah (saved) Ah-ah (saved) I’m saved (saved) Oh, yeah (saved) Oh, yeah (saved) I’m saved (saved) Mm-hmm (saved) Mm-hm-hm Ah-ha-ha(saved) Ooh-hoo-hoo (saved) Ah-ha-ha (saved) Oh, oh (saved) Whoa-oh (saved) I’m saved (saved) I’m saved (saved)