Well I've a problem you can't see that has the old folks on their knees It seems that in my youth a big mistake I've made I guess my hair's a bit too long and well my music's just all wrong And when it comes to praising God some simple rules must be obeyed They say no talking in church, they say no laughing in church Just sit up straight and keep your feet out of the aisle They say no clapping in church and no feet tapping in church We're glad you're here but this is serious so don't even crack a smile But there's so much joy in my life since the day Jesus came and took away my blues Well excuse me friends, my faith won't let me sit down I've got dancing room in my Sunday shoes I guess I kind of understand why their religion seems so bland They've let their faith sit for so long that now it's stale Maybe if they take a look at me they'll see how great new life can be And those who hold their breath in church might learn how to exhale They say no talking in church, they say no laughing in church Just sit up straight and keep your feet out of the aisle They say no clapping in church and no feet tapping in church We're glad you're here but this is serious so don't even crack a smile They say no talking in church, they say no laughing in church Just sit up straight and keep your feet out of the aisle They say no clapping in church and no feet tapping in church We're glad you're here but this is serious so don't even crack a smile Some may wonder why I have to raise up such a fuss It's 'cause I see the enemy and I'd swear that he is us They say no talking in church, they say no laughing in church Just sit up straight and keep your feet out of the aisle They say no clapping in church and no feet tapping in church We're glad you're here but this is serious so don't even crack a smile