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 hping he will understand 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? 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 drinkin' Then I started makin' music travellin' with the Devil's band Oh the years went by like a mighty rush of eagles Our dreams and plans were all scattered in the wind And it's a lonesome life when you lose the ones you live for If I make my peace with Jesus will she 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 the 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?