Marty Stuart - If I Give My Soul Lyrics
Written by Billy Joe ShaverDown a dangerous road, I have come to where I'm standingWith a heavy heart, and my hat clutched in my handSuch a foolish food, God ain't known no greater sinnerI have come in search of Jesus, hoping he will understandHad a woman once, she was kind and she was gentleHad a child by me, who grew up to be a manHad a steady job, til I started into drinkingThen I started making music traveling with the devil's bandOh the years flew by, like a might rush of eaglesOur dreams and plans were, all scattered the windWell, it's a lonesome life, when you lose the ones you live forIf I make my peace with Jesus will they take me back againIf I give my soul, will he clean these clothes I'm wearingIf I give my soul, will he put new boots on my feetIf I bow my head and beg God for his forgivenessWill he breathe new breath inside me and give me back my dignityIf I give my soul, will he stop my hands from shakin'If I give my soul, will my son love me againIf I give my soul, and she knows I really mean itIf I give my soul to Jesus, will she take me back again