Marty Stuart - If I Give My Soul lyrics

Written by Billy Joe Shaver 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 food, God ain't known no greater sinner I have come in search of Jesus, hoping he will understand Had a woman once, she was kind and she was gentle Had a child by me, who grew up to be a man Had a steady job, til I started into drinking Then I started making music traveling with the devil's band Oh the years flew by, like a might rush of eagles Our dreams and plans were, all scattered the wind Well, it's a lonesome life, when you lose the ones you live for If I make my peace with Jesus will they take me back again If I give my soul, will he clean these clothes I'm wearing 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 inside me and give me back my dignity If I give my soul, will he stop my hands from shakin' 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