[Verse 1]
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In the days of Noah just before the flood
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When the wicked world had all forgotten God
C F
Brother Noah built a boat which above God's wrath did float
G7 C
And the people saw that they were made of mud
[Verse 2]
F C
As the doors stood open with the gang plank out
G7
Noah and his family entered with a shout
C
When the scoffers stretched their necks
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Noah stepped out on the deck and said
G7 C
I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out
[Chorus]
F C
Oh I'd rather be on the inside looking out
F C
Than to be upon the outside looking in
G7 C
When the rain began to fall sinners on the Lord did call
D7 G7
But the door was shut and night was setting in
[Verse 3]
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Then old Noah from the window looking out
F C
Gazed to heaven beyond the water spout
G7 C F
And he said I thank the Lord that I took Him at his word
G7 C
I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out
[Verse 4]
F C
Good old Daniel lived in Babylon long ago
G7
And he had the grace to tell the devil no
C
Though he prayed three times a day
F
In the good old fashioned way
G7 C
They said he to the lions den must go
[Verse 5]
F C
And lions made him welcomed to their home
G7
For they knew he was nothing but backbone
C F
When the king looked in and said are you alive or are you dead
G7 C
He was stirred as Daniel spoke in gentle tone
[Chorus]
F C
Oh I'd rather be on the inside looking out
F C
Than to be upon the outside looking in
G7 C
While you paced the palace floor I had naught to do but snore
D7 G7
Jesus put a padlock on each lions chin
[Verse 6]
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Good old Daniel from the inside looking out
F C
Don’t you think that he felt good enough to shout
G7 C F
Then he said long live the king and then started in to sing
G7 C
I'm so glad I'm on the inside looking out