Lyrics
Oh, God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son"
God instructs Abraham to sacrifice his son.
Abe said, "Man, you must be puttin' me on"
Abraham expresses disbelief or reluctance.
God said, "No" Abe say, "What?"
Abraham seeks clarification from God.
God say, "You can do what you want, Abe, but
God grants Abraham freedom of choice but warns of consequences.
The next time you see me comin', you better run"
A forewarning from God to be prepared for future events.
Well, Abe said, "Where d'you want this killin' done?"
Abraham asks about the location of the sacrifice.
God said, "Out on Highway 61"
God directs Abraham to Highway 61 for the sacrifice.
Well, Georgia Sam, he had a bloody nose
Georgia Sam faces hardship with a bloody nose and lack of support.
Welfare department, they wouldn't give him no clothes
The welfare department refuses aid to Georgia Sam.
He asked poor Howard, "Where can I go?"
Sam seeks advice from Howard on where to go.
Howard said, "There's only one place I know"
Howard suggests only one place for Sam.
Sam said, "Tell me quick, man, I got to run"
Sam, in urgency, asks Howard for quick guidance.
Oh, Howard just pointed with his gun
Howard points with a gun, indicating Highway 61.
And said, "That way, down Highway 61"
Well, Mack the Finger said to Louie the King
Mack the Finger discusses excess possessions with Louie the King.
"I got forty red-white-and-blue shoestrings
Mack describes his surplus belongings.
And a thousand telephones that don't ring
Mack has items of no use and asks for advice.
Do you know where I can get rid of these things?"
Louie suggests disposing of the items on Highway 61.
And Louie the King said, "Let me think for a minute, son"
Louie takes a moment to consider Mack's request.
Then he said, "Yes, I think it can be easily done
Louie agrees that it can be done, directing to Highway 61.
Just take everything down to Highway 61"
Now, the fifth daughter on the twelfth night
The fifth daughter expresses concern about her appearance.
Told the first father that things weren't right
The first father acknowledges the issue.
"My complexion," she says, "is much too white"
The daughter believes her complexion is too white.
He said, "Come here and step into the light"
The first father inspects her in the light and agrees.
He said, "Hmm, you're right, let me tell the second mother this has been done"
The first father decides to inform the second mother.
But the second mother was with the seventh son
The second mother is occupied with the seventh son on Highway 61.
And they were both out on Highway 61
Now, the roving gambler he was very bored
The roving gambler seeks excitement and contemplates war.
Trying to create a next world war
The gambler finds a willing promoter for his idea.
He found a promoter who nearly fell off the floor
The promoter is shocked but open to the proposition.
He said, "I never engaged in this kind of thing before
The promoter is inexperienced but willing to proceed.
But yes, I think it can be very easily done
The promoter envisions a spectacle on Highway 61.
We'll just put some bleachers out in the sun
The plan involves setting up bleachers in the sun.
And have it on Highway 61"
The event is planned to take place on Highway 61.
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