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