It was a paradise for lizards when young Brigham saw it first
He said Ive seen some nasty deserts, lord, but this one heres the worst
Then the lord called down to Brigham, said I got a great idea --
I want a mighty city and I think I want it here
Salt Lake City that town of righteousness and fame
Salt Lake City dont sound like much but hell, whats in a name
Nobody ever sings about it But lord I be goin there just the same
Salt Lake City where its so easy keepin straight
Salt Lake City just really makes Des Moines look second-rate
Aint makin no big deal about it
But I hear the Mormon girls are really great
Salt Lake City hey dig that Tabernacle choir
Salt Lake City yea they be bound to take you higher
There just aint no two ways about it
Yes lord, they really light fire
Well, Brigham kicked a prairie dog and muttered in his beard
Said youve put me through some changes, lord, but this ones really weird
The lord just laughed at Brigham, said youd better get to work --
The next time I check in here, I want paradise on earth
Salt Lake City where Brigham made the desert bloom
Salt Lake City put a color TV in every room
And they got them crazy Mormon chicks
Yes Ill be goin there real soon
Salt Lake City hey feel that magic in the air ...