The Ballad Of Arlis Richards Lyrics - Singles - Big Tent Revival

Arlis Richards was a man 

Who lived among the blacks 

He was a cross tie walker 

With guitar on his back 

Barely educated 

Couldn't write his name 

But when he played his guitar 

Everybody sang 

I have been set free 

Pain and misery 

No longer follow me 

I know Jesus 

Just outside of Memphis 

Back in '52 

Arlis was a ramblin' 

The way that he would do 

Playing on his guitar 

Sitting in the shade 

People came to listen 

To the music that he made 

I have been set free 

Pain and misery 

No longer follow me 

I know Jesus 

Some folks walked on by 

They saw the color of his skin 

Others stayed and cried 

They saw the man within 

When his song was over 

Arlis went his way 

But some folks say revival 

Started that day 

I have been set free 

Pain and misery 

No longer follow me 

I know Jesus 

One more time, gonna sing this song 

I have been set free 

Pain and misery 

No longer follow me 

I know Jesus 

He knows me