LDS Piano Man
Inspired by "Piano Man" by Billy Joel, Modified Lyrics by Michael Squires
It’s ten A.M. on the Sabbath Day,
The regular crowd shuffles in.
Our ward is still praying for move-ins,
So I’ll be playing the organ again.
The bishopric thanks me for prelude
And announces the opening hymn.
The chorister stands, as previously planned
And now we officially begin.
La da da de de da, la la de de da … da da
Play us a hymn, you’re the Piano Man,
Play us your song with love,
Cause we’re all in the mood for a melody
That brings down the Spirit from above.
Next I am needed in Primary
To help the kids sing their fine tunes
This is the position, for which I have been wishin’
On my knees every night, morn and noon.
The voices of children sound angelic
As I almost let go of a tear
Then I here something, I think it’s a Sunbeam,
Yelling, “Man, what are you doin’ here!”
La da da de de da, la la de de da … da da
Play us a song, you’re the Piano Man,
Play us a song, won’t you please.
‘Cause some in the church hold various keys,
But very few will touch any of these.
The third hour stretches my limits,
As I am one wanted young fella
I play for the old and young sisters,
While the brethren have to sing acapella
In my mind I review the day’s lessons
As our wonderful meeting ends.
Though sometimes off-balance, I offered my talents,
And the day was enhanced for my friends.
So play us your songs, you’re the piano man,
As from group to group you must wend,
For the Lord reserves his great blessings
For those who endure to the end
