In the days of Noah just before the flood
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When the wicked had all forgotten God
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Brother Noah, built a boat which above God's wrath did float
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And the people saw that they were made of mud
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As the doors stood open with the gang planked out
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Noah and his family entered with a shout
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When the scoffers stretched their necks
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Noah stepped out on the deck and said
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I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out
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Oh I'd rather be on the inside looking out
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Than to be upon the outside looking in
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When the rain began to fall sinners on the Lord did call
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But the door was shut and night was settin' in
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Then old Noah from the window looking out
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Gazed to heaven beyond the water spout
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And he said I thank the Lord that I took him at his word
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I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out
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[ fiddle - guitar ]
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Good old Daniel lived in Babylon long ago
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And he had the grace to tell the devil no
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Though he prayed three times a day in the good old fashioned way
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They said he to the lions den must go
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And lions made him welcomed to their home
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For they knew he was nothing but backbone
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When the king looked in and said are you alive or are you dead
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He was stirred as Daniel spoke in gentle tone
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Oh I'd rather be on the inside looking out
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Than to be upon the outside looking in
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While you paced the palace floor, I had nought to do but snore
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Jesus put a padlock on each lions chin
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Then old Daniel from the inside looking out
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Don't you think that he felt good enough to shout
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Then he said long live the king and he started in to sing
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I'm so glsd I'm on the inside looking out
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I'm Glad I'm On The Inside (looking Out)
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| Hank Snow |
