Johnny Cash If I Give My Soul Lyrics

If I Give My Soul 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 man, God ain't known no greater sinner

I have come in search of Jesus, hoping he will understand



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 life within me and bring her back to me?



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 till I started into drinking

And I started making music traveling with the Devil's Band



Oh the years flew by like a mighty rush of eagles

Our dreams and plans were all scattered in the wind

And 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 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, 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 life within me and bring her back to me?