BANJO BILL Lyrics

Born in West Virginia raised in Tennessee

Heard his call early and knew what he would be 

A coal miner's son out to set the world on fire

Now a banjo playing preacher who's widely admired 

Meet Pastor William Hill friends called him Banjo Bill

He preached fiery sermons his music hotter still 

He loved his family his Lord and Savior too 

And that Earl Scruggs Mastertone he played

Just for you 

He loved his Bible preaching the gospel too

And playing his five string banjo just for you 

This combination was the perfect thing to do

First came the message then his Gibson Banjo too

Meet Pastor William Hill friends called him Banjo Bill

He preached fiery sermons his music hotter still 

He loved his family his Lord and Savior too 

And that Earl Scruggs Mastertone he played

Just for you 

After his sermon gospel songs were first

Strapping on his banjo he'd play you a verse

"I'll Fly Away" and "I Saw The Light"

And "That Old Time Religion" played real tight

Meet Pastor William Hill friends called him Banjo Bill

He preached fiery sermons his music hotter still 

He loved his family his Lord and Savior too 

And that Earl Scruggs Mastertone he played

Just for you 

Banjo Bill was a preachin'playin' jewel

A handsome family man stubborn but cool 

People came from miles around to hear him preach and pray

Came to hear his message and stayed to hear him play

Meet Pastor William Hill friends called him Banjo Bill

He preached fiery sermons his music hotter still 

He loved his family his Lord and Savior too 

And that Earl Scruggs Mastertone he played just for you 

He loved his family his Lord and Savior too 

And that Earl Scruggs Mastertone he played just for you

And that Earl Scruggs Mastertone he played just for you