Long time I ah preach it And now you come reveal it So you've got to bow down on your knees 'Cause you can't plant corn and reap peas Bound to reap what you sow And you'll surely get a blow You've got to run for cover, cover Now that righteous come to tek over, over Got to run and hide, you sinners 'Cause I and I was born winners All the wrong you did, you could never succeed 'Cause I and I you could never mislead I said you can't plant corn and reap peas I said you can't plant corn and reap peas Got to run and hide, you sinners 'Cause I and I was born winners All the wrong you did, you could never succeed 'Cause I and I you could never mislead I said you can't plant corn and reap peas, oh no You can't plant corn and reap peas I said you can't plant corn and reap peas That's why you've got to bow down on your knees Got to run and hide, you sinners