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