plastic jesus

'Plastic Jesus' is an old American folk song whose tradition
has sprouted many remakes and additional lyrics. I added
five verses of my own. The first two below are standards from
the original version by Ernie Marrs. My verses follow these two.

I don't care if it rains or freezes
long as I got my plastic Jesus
sittin' on the dashboard of my car
comes in colors - pink and pleasant
glows in the dark 'cause it's iridescent
take it with you when you travel far

get yourself a sweet madonna
dressed in rhinestones sitting on a
pedestal of abalone shell
goin' ninety I'm not wary
'cause I've got my virgin mary
assuring me that I won't go to hell

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calling out to all believers
save your soul from all deceivers
through the door to live for evermore
just one step will seal your future
accept him as your only teacher
and your heart will always rise and soar

finding words for plastic jesus
through his plan he haunts and pleases
nailed upon a cross of pain and thorns
sailing through a sea of strife
how can I make it through this life?
just hoping for a chance to be reborn

buy yourself some fuzzy dice
to remind you of the sacrifice
a gamblin' man can't live without a take
just roll them once and then roll twice
you must pay heed to my advice
the gold you seek on earth is surely fake

please tell me a good ole story
hoping that it will not bore me
'cause I'm singin' praise to my sweet lord
deaf to all your jokes and antics
count myself among fanatics
fools and dreamers cast upon the shore

now I'm finished with my query
those with ears - now can you hear me?
riddles solved by bible tales and lore
sitting back sleep rest assured
my troubles now are gone for sure
'cause jesus is the one who I adore