George Jones - Have Mercy on Me lyrics

My mother and me know all the books of the bible She guided my way as long as she could But I wondered astray to worship false idols It brought me shame, she told me it would Have mercy on me (have mercy on me) Dear Lord a poor sinner (dear Lord a poor sinner) I'm looking for you (I'm looking for you) In Heaven some day (in heaven some day.) On the righteous road (on the righteous road) I'm just a beginner (I'm just a beginner) Have mercy on me (have mercy on me) And show me the way (and show me the way.) --- Instrumental --- How many loved ones are already in Heaven They're praying for me as if they know They're hoping I'll change my way of living Well, tell them I have they'll be happy to know Have mercy on me (have mercy on me) Dear Lord a poor sinner (dear Lord a poor sinner) I'm looking for you (I'm looking for you) In Heaven some day (in heaven some day.) On the righteous road (on the righteous road) I'm just a beginner (I'm just a beginner) Have mercy on me (have mercy on me) And show me the way (and show me the way.) --- Instrumental --- Have mercy on me (have mercy on me) Dear Lord a poor sinner (dear Lord a poor sinner) I'm looking for you (I'm looking for you) In Heaven some day (in heaven some day) On the righteous road (on the righteous road) I'm just a beginner (I'm just a beginner) Have mercy on me (have mercy on me) And show me the way (and show me the way...)