Holiday Inn

Well, they rode into town in the dark
By the light of the moon
Mary felt her Baby and she knew
That it was coming soon
All they needed was a small room
Where she could lay her head
And all they wanted for Jesus was a bed

Well, they stopped at the Holiday Inn
There was a convention
They said, "Sorry, ain't got no room
Without a reservation
But I'm sure if I call ahead
Well, I can find you a bed
But you might have to wait
'til morning instead"

Well, if they'd known Baby Jesus was King
And if they'd known He created everything
I feel sure they'd given Him the executive suite
But as it was, they just got sent on down the street

Well, they walked a bit further
'Til they came to another inn
And the man said, "Sorry, we're full
But y'all come back again"
Well, now Joe said it could not wait
'Cause it was getting late
He said, "My wife's going to have
A Baby today"

Well, the man said, "All I've got to offer
Is a little old shack
And you can find it if you look real hard
It's out around back
Well, chase those cattle out
And move some things about
I'll see you in the morning
And don't forget to check out"

Well, if he'd known Baby Jesus was King
And if he'd known He created everything
I feel sure He'd found them a better place to stay
But as it was, Baby Jesus got born there in the hay

Well, now I know that my Jesus
Well, He's King
And I know He created everything
That's why I've given Him
The best room from the start
And that's why Jesus
Makes His home inside of my heart