The Plea

[Verse 1]

Mama, this highway's gonna kill me

And mama, I think my rose is wilting

The kids and her alone while I'm so far away from home

I feel so guilty

Mama, this highway's gonna kill me

I hope the road that takes me there will always bring me back

But I guess whatever will be, will be

Mama, this highway's gonna kill me

[Verse 2]

Woman, I wish I wouldn't hurt you

And woman, It's clear I don't deserve you

I know it seems I only need you when I ain't got nowhere else to turn to

So woman, I wish I wouldn't hurt you

I'm sure there's some relief in giving up and moving on

And sometimes it seems way too much to work through

Woman, I never meant to hurt you

[Bridge]

Lord, I beg of you, protect me

Lately, swear the devil's out to get me

It ain't a leap of faith to say he always preys upon the unsuspecting

So Lord, I beg of you, protect me

[Outro]

I can't walk with you if the devil's got my hand

I hope you have my back and direct me

Jesus, I beg of you, protect me

Oh Jesus, don't let 'em get me