The Long Way 'Round Is Sometimes The Only Way Home

Sweet Jesus, come and save me
I've been weak and gone astray
Take me down to the water and wash my sins away
Sweet Jesus, I believe
I have no faith in the word you say
Make me clean, make me pure again
Make me ready for the judgment day

Cause the long way round is sometimes the only way home
Yeah, the long way round is sometimes the only way home, the only way home, the only way home

Lay my hands on the Bible and swear to the good Lord above
I'll make amends for my sinful ways and give myself up to your love

No more whiskey or whoring
Or fighting like an alley cat
'Cause in the eyes of the Lord it don't matter where you're from
It just matters where you're at

Cause the long way round is sometimes the only way home
Yeah, the long way round is sometimes the only way home, the only way home, the only way home

I ain't always been an honest man
And I've never been as white as snow
Travel a dark and dirty road
Then you reap just what I sow

Sweet Jesus, be my saviour
Come and lay your hands on me
Count me in for the resurrection
Heaven for eternity

Cause the long way round is sometimes the only way home
Yeah, the long way round is sometimes the only way home
Cause the long way round is sometimes the only way home
Yeah, the long way round is sometimes the only way home, the only way home, the only way home