I almost went to church last night but could not find the time.
So much to do about the house, to leave would be a crime.
So I sewed and I dusted and polished, and went wearily to bed,
But I made a resolution to go next week instead.

I almost went to church last night but some old friends came by.
I could not close the door on them, nor give a reason why.
So we talked and chatted and gossiped until “goodbyes” were said,
And I made a resolution to go next week instead.

I almost went to church last night, but my favourite programme was on
And by the time it ended, the time for church had gone.
So I sat before the telly until the set was dead
And I made a resolution to go next week instead.

I almost went to church last night but something made me late.
And if I am not there on time it is the thing I hate.
So I sat before the fire, took up a book and read,
And I made a resolution to go next week instead.

I almost went to church last night but a certain preacher was there,
And for his kind of sermon I did not really care.
So rather than go to church and come home with a heavy head,
I made a resolution to go next week instead.

I actually went to church last night, but oh, I was too late.
The church was dark and silent, FOR SALE was on the gate.
Oh, the remorse which then I felt, this little cause was dead.
And I, yes, I had killed it by going next week instead.