Jesus Saves (Song)

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Jesus Saves, also known by the titles "Jesus Can't Play Rugby" or "Jesus Can't Go Hashing" is a popular drinking song common among Hash House Harriers and rugby players. As with any rugby song, it is tongue-in-cheek and is consciously offensive. It is sung at socials among teams of many nations at nearly every level of competition. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Sung to the tune of Battle Hymn of the Republic (aka "John Brown's Body").

[edit] Traditional Lyrics

Chorus:

(Often sung while the participants dip their fingers in beer and flick it onto each other, a la the Catholic practice of Asperges.)

Free beer for all the ruggers (or hashers)!
Free beer for all the ruggers!
Free beer for all the ruggers!
Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Jesus saves!


Verses:

Jesus can't play rugby 'cause:

  • the ball goes through his hands (x3).
  • his dad will fix the game (x3).
  • the Jew won't pay his dues (x3).
  • he wears illegal headgear (x3).
  • he wears illegal spikes (x3).
  • he's only got 12 men (x3).
  • the goalposts give him flashbacks (x3).
  • he can't support a hooker (x3).
  • his feet are nailed together (x3).
  • he has open wounds (x3).
  • he is fu**ing dead (x3). (can also be sung as 'the motherfu**er's dead)
  • his mother won't put out.
  • he has never gotten laid (x3)
  • you can't bind onto his robe (x3)


Final Chorus:

(everyone should kneel down and do the Sign of the Cross)

Jesus, we're only kidding!
Jesus, we're only kidding!
Jesus, we're only kidding!
Jesus saves, Jesus saves, Jesus saves.

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