Billy Joe Shaver

If I Give My Soul

Billy Joe Shaver


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Verse 1: 
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        Down a dangerous road,i have come to where i'm standing 
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        With a heavy heart,and my hat clutched in my hand 
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        Such a foolish fool,God ain't known no greater sinner 
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        I have come in search of Jesus,hoping he will understand 
 
 
Verse 2: 
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        I had a woman once,she was kind and she was gentle 
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        Had a child by me,who grew up to be a man 
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        I had a steady job,til i started into drinking 
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        And i started making music that went with the devil's band 
 
 
Verse 3: 
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        Oh the years flew by like a mighty rush of eagles 
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        My dreams and plans were all scattered in the wind 
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        It's a lonesome life,when you lose the ones you live for 
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        If i make my peace with Jesus will they take me back again 
 
 
Chorus: 
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        If i give my soul,will he cleanse these clothes i'm wearin' 
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        If i give my soul,will he put new boots on my feet 
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        If i bow my head and beg God for his forgiveness 
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        Will he breathe new breath inside me and give back my dignity 
 
 
Chorus bis: 
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        If i give my soul,will he stop my hands from shaking 
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        If i give my soul,will my son love me again 
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        If i give my soul,and she knows i really mean it 
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        If i give my soul to Jesus will she take me back again 
 
 
Chorus bis. 
 
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        If i give my soul to Jesus will she take me back again