Funny Jesus Songs for Bright Sunday

According to tradition in some parts of the Church, the Sunday after Easter is called “Bright Sunday” and in in some times and places it has been the custom to tell jokes on that Sunday as a means of celebrating the mirth that is ours in light of the Resurrection. As the Psalmist sang,

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, 

we were like those who dream. 

Then our mouth was filled with laughter,

and our tongue with shouts of joy;

then it was said among the nations,

"The Lord has done great things for them."  

The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.

(Psalm 126:1-3)

We have reason to laugh and rejoice. But, instead of jokes, I am offering for your amusement some funny songs that mention Jesus.

Earlier this week on the opening day of baseball season, our organist/choir director sent around this old song by Sister Winona Carr

Life is a Ball Game – Sister Winona Carr

Life is a ballgame

Bein' played each day

Life is a ballgame

Everybody can play

Jesus is standin' at home plate

Waitin' for you there

Life is a ballgame, but

You've got to play it fair.

That reminded me of another classic. I don’t know if there are any songs about Jesus and soccer (football to everyone but Americans).

Drop Kick Me Jesus – Bobby Bare

Drop kick me, Jesus through the goal posts of life

End over end, neither left nor to right

Straight through the heart of them righteous uprights

Drop kick me, Jesus through the goal posts of life

And maybe after the game, you might want to have a beer with Jesus.

Beer With Jesus – Thomas Rhett

If I could have a beer with Jesus

Heaven knows I'd sip it nice and slow

I'd try to pick a place that ain't too crowded

Or gladly go wherever he wants to go

Or chocolate?

Chocolate Jesus – Tom Waits

Well it's got to be a chocolate Jesus

Make me feel good inside

Got to be a chocolate Jesus

Keep me satisfied

After all, maybe God is just one of us.

One of Us – Joan Osborne

If God had a face what would it look like

And would you want to see if, seeing meant

That you would have to believe in things like heaven

And in Jesus and the saints, and all the prophets?

What if God was one of us

Just a slob like one of us

Just a stranger on the bus

Tryin' to make his way home?

And here is my all time favorite funny Jesus song:

If Jesus Drove a Motor Home – Jim White

If Jesus drove a motor home,

I wonder would he drive

pedal to the metal, or real slow?

Checking out the stereo.

Cassette playing Bob Dylan, motivation tapes.

Tricked up Winnebago, with the tie-dye drapes.

Christ is risen! Alleluia!

He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Rejoice.
Be glad.
And laugh.