If I Give My Soul lyrics

Song information

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Unearthed

Lyrics

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 fool,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
And I started making music that went 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 they take me back again

If I give my soul,will he cleanse 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 inside me and give back my dignity

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 to jesus will she take me back again