You Won't (The Other Side of the Street)

I've laid men low for nothing I've been repaid in kind. I've slept in places I've never been To look for warmth I couldn't find I've lived a life meant for no one I've walked a path of regret I saw Jesus's light and turned away Hope he's still got some left And though the lights are always brighter On the other side of the street You'll be more than I could ever be And I pray to God you won't be like me... And you won't I always seemed to make the wrong turn I never gave a damn, I'd go And just beat on my breast, say "I did my best" Then turn when their tears flowed It's hard to hold onto you innocence When you can't turn from what's wrong So you take the cotton fields, and the sinner's sweet deals And leave them standing with a song And I know the lights are always brighter On the other side of the street You'll be more than I could ever be And I pray to God you won't be like me... And you won't... No, you won't... I've laid men low for nothing Been repaid in kind Slept in places I've never been And looked for warmth I'd never find.. And though the lights are always brighter On the other side of the street You'll be more than I could ever be And I swear to God you won't be like me No, you won't... You won't... You won't...