It’s the tent in the center of town

And the people are losing their frowns

‘Cause they think they'll go there to see lions and bears

In the tent in the center of town

But it's all about the winning of souls

Say the signs on the telephone poles

They say if you are blue Jesus is calling you

To the tent in the center of town

And the preacher is preaching his best

And he barely takes time for a breath

And their hearts are complete in the bearable heat

In the tent in the center of town

And the gentlemen give up their seats

To the women who've been on their feet

Cause it's standing room only when the Holy of Holies

Blesses the center of town

It’s the tent in the center of town

Where the people can gather around

Who wouldn't step foot in a church

But who aren't afraid of the good news crusade

In the tent in the center of town

And they say they're drawn in by the stripes on the awning

And the beautiful music inside

But they're drawn by the Spirit that's pouring down

On the tent in the center of town

And revival hits like a wave

And hundreds are joyously saved

And the thief and adulterer lay it all on the altar

Cause there's grace in the center of town

In the tent in the center of town

Where the people can gather around

Who wouldn't step foot in a church

But who aren't afraid of the good news crusade

In the tent in the center of town

And it’s time for the tent to move on

To the next hurting throng

And they hope as they tear it apart

The tent will live on in their hearts

Written by Sara Groves