Mary behind the counter, looking sad, looking sorry Serious, soft-spoken; best friends but never calls out Mary behind the counter says the end is coming soon now There's no room for the sinners, and I should understand how
I need to be a better man Don't chase loudly, don't chase loudly
She said the good Lord's ways Are wonderful and strange Can I have a moment of your time I promise you it'll change your life
I said don't you try to tell me dear That God is something I should fear I didn't come to hear your religious views Now that's enough; begone with you
Mary behind the counter apprehends me as I'm leaving Crying on my shoulder, telling me she was teasing I just try to walk out the door and cross the dusty, wooden floor Making this note not to come here anymore
So don't you try to tell me dear That God is something I should fear I didn't come to hear your religious views Now that's enough; begone with you