Down a dangerous road

I have come to where I'm standing

With a heavy heart

And my hat clutched in my hand Such a foolish man

God ain't known no greater sinner

I have come in search of Jesus

Hoping he will understand I had a woman once

She was kind and she was gentle

Had a child by me

Who grew up to be a man I had a steady job

'Til I started into drinking

Started playing music

Traveling with the devil's band Oh, the years flew by

Like a mighty rush of eagles

My dreams and plans

Were all scattered in the wind It's a lonesome life

When you lose the ones you live for

If I make my peace with Jesus

Will He take me back again? If I give my soul

Will He stop my hands from shaking?

If I give my soul

Will my son love me again? If I give my soul

And she knows I really mean it

If I give my soul to Jesus

Will she take me back again? If I give my soul

Will he clean these clothes I'm wearin'?

If I give my soul

Will he put new boots on my feet? If I bow my head

And beg God for His forgiveness

Will He breathe new breath within me

And bring her back to me?