Hank Snow I'm Glad I'm On The Inside lyrics

In the days of Noah just before the flood
When the wicked world had all forgotten God
Brother Noah built a boat
Which above God's wrath did float
And the people saw that they were made of mud

As the door stood open with the gangplank out
Brother Noah, he entered with a shout
When the scoffers stretched their necks
Noah stood out on the deck and said
I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out

Refrain:
Oh, I'd rather be on the inside looking out
Than to be upon the outside looking in
When the rain began to fall,
Sinners on the lord did call
But the door was shut and night was setting in

Then old Noah from the window looking out
Gazed to heaven beyond the water spout
And he said I thank the Lord that I took Him at His word
I'm glad I'm on the inside looking out

Break (guitar)


Good old Daniel lived in Babylon long ago
And he had the grace to tell the devil no
Though he prayed three times a day
In that good old fashioned way
They said he to the lion den must go

And the lions made him welcome to their home
For they knew that he was nothing but backbone
When the king looked in and said
"Are you alive or are you dead?"
He was stirred as Daniel spoke in gentle tones

Refrain:
Oh, I'd rather be on the inside looking out
Then to be upon the outside looking in
While you paced the palace floor
I had not to do but snore
Jesus put a padlock on each lion's chin

That old Daniel from the inside looking out
Don't you think he felt good enough to shout
Then he said long live the King and he started into sing
I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out