Key: G
Introduction:
G Em D G
The poor man's soul is a diamond made of coal He's trying every day to survive
G Em D G
He makes his way, through the night and through the day Sayin: "don't it feel so good to be alive?"
D C G
Ah but I don't want to end up like him
Em D
For he's down on his knees every hour to pray
G D C G Em D G
Sayin: "Lord, I been so good, just like I knew I should So won't you free me on my judgement day?"
G Em D G
She speaks good French sitting pretty on the bench But I know she's only after his Gold?
G
She looks so fine, it's naturally a crime
Em D G
But she complains that she's getting too old
D C G Em D
So she tells her mama, that she's falling in love With a rich man who can take her far away .
G D C G Em D G
But the Wheel of Time, make her change her mind The hour on her judgement day
G Em D G
Now that girl of mine, she ain't the gentle kind All she do is fuss, cuss and moan
G Em D G
Well I tried so hard, but it ain't in the cards So I'll be leaving her alone
D C G Em D
And if I'm right mama, you'll have to sing to me But if I'm wrong then I won't be in your way
G D C G Em D G
And if I find myself at the mercy of the law Won't you free me on my judgement day?
G Em D G
Won't you free me on my judgement day?