Written by Lucinda Williams



I would risk the serpent's bite

I would dance around with seven

I would kiss the diamond back

If I knew it would get me to heaven



Chorus:

'Cause I want to get right with God

Yes, you know you got to get right with God



I would burn the soles of my feet

Burn the palms of both my hands

If I could learn and be complete

If I could walk righteously again



I would sleep on a bed of nails

'Till my back was torn and bleeding

In the deep darkness of Hell

The Damascus of my meeting



I asked God about his plan

To save us all from Satan's slaughter

If I give up one of my lambs

Will you take me as one of your daughters?