Lyrics to
Jimmy Bell

This version of Jimmy Bell was released by Meat Loaf in 1978.

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Jimmy Bell’s in town
Walking all around
He’s got some dreams himself
And some other good stuff now babe
Bring your man to see it now, honey

Jimmy Bell’s in the pulpit
Bible in his hand
Good Lord! Now three sisters in the corner crying
Jimmy Bell’s my man now, babe
Jimmy Bell’s my man

Jimmy Bell calls the sexton,
“Come and toll your bell for me
Cuz there’s some of these old members here
Don’t you know
They’re going to hell, hell, hell”
Jimmy Bell

Jimmy Bell calls the children,
“Won’t you bring your sins to me?
Five dollars here, you know
It’s gonna save your soul
So little to pay, don’t you know ”

Jimmy Bell calls the sexton,
“Come and toll your bell for me
Cause there’s some of these old, old members here
Don’t you know
They’re going to hell, hell, hell”
Oh, Jimmy
Jimmy
Jimmy
Jimmy Bell

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About Lyrics and Jimmy Bell by Meat Loaf

The lyrics for Jimmy Bell are defined as the words making up the song released by Meat Loaf in 1978. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Jimmy Bell have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Meat Loaf and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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