Tom Waits performs “Chocolate Jesus” from the album ‘Mule Variations’ live on the Late Show With David Letterman on September 27, 1999. Official Site: http://www.tomwaits.com/
Chocolate Jesus
Well, I don’t go to church on Sunday
Don’t get on my knees to pray
Don’t memorize the books of the bible
I got my own special wayI know Jesus loves me
Maybe just a little bit more
Fall down on my knees every Sunday
At Zerelda Lee’s candy storeWell, I’ve got to be a chocolate Jesus
Make me feel good inside
Got to be a chocolate Jesus
Keep me satisfiedWell, I don’t want no Abba Zabba
Don’t want no Almond Joy
There ain’t nothing better
Suitable for this boyWell,
it’s the only thing that can pick me up
It’s better than a cup of gold
See, only a chocolate Jesus
Can satisfy my soulWhen the weather gets rough and it’s whiskey in the shade
It’s best to wrap your savior up in cellophane
He flows…
