[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Tell me what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Now who art worthy, thousands cried holy Bound for some, Son of our God Daughter of Zion, Judah the Lion He redeemeth us, Jesus bought us with his blood
Now tell me who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Well what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals
John the Revelator, great advocator Get's 'em on the battle of Zion Lord, tellin' the story, risin' in glory Cried, "Lord, don't you love some I"
[Repeat verses 4 & 5]
Well Moses to Moses, watchin' the flock Saw the bush where they had to stop God told Moses, "Pull off your shoes" Out of the flock, a-well-a you I choose
[Repeat verses 4 & 5]
These are the lyrics for Son House's 1965 recording version.
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
God walked down in the cool of the day Called Adam by his name But he refused to answer Because he's naked and ashamed
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Christ had twelve apostles And three he led away He said, "Walk with me while I walk, 'til I go yon and pray."
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Christ came on Easter morning Mary and Martha were down to see He said, "Go tell my disciples to meet me in Galilee."
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals