Verse:1 G C G In the Bible we are told of a prophet to us called D To the city steeped in awful sin G C G All the people in that place were devoid of saving grace D G And the prophet seamed to pray to enter In C G Then the prophet forth was sent that all Neneve might repent D But instead of that catharsis he set sail G C G All the winds began to blow overboard did Jonah throw D G And he found a mercy seat inside the Whale Chorus: G C G Over There over There in that land so bright and fair D We'll tell them all about it over there G C G In that halleluiah land I'll take Jonah by the hand D G And we'll tell them all about it over there Verse:2 C G In the cold and brighted beat tears of grief did Jonah weep D And the big fish threw him out upon the shore G C G Then he quickly went his way preached to Nenevee night and day D G Cause he did not bear to backslide any more Verse:3 G C G Now some people don't believe that a whale could himreceive D But still that doesn't prove my song untrue G C G There are whales on every side with their big mouth openwide D G Take care my friend that one don't swallow you Verse:4 G C G Many souls are tossed about by the whales of fear and doubt D But the savior wants to take them by the hand G C G If you will his voice avaide he will save you right away D G And lead you over to that promise land
