[Intro] [Verse 1] I’ve walked a crooked road, worn the soles thin Told a few lies, told some truths now and then I’ve held love close and I’ve let love go Chased down storms I had no business to know I’ve raised my voice and I’ve held my tongue Done things I regret when I was young But I gave what I could, when I had the means Shared my bread, split my last pair of jeans mmmmmmm ooo [Chorus] Now I’m standin’ at the gate With the dust of years upon my face Wonderin’ if I’m too late Or if there’s still a little grace I ain’t askin’ for a crown, or a mansion up above Just a place where the weary get a little love I’m standin’ at the gate… Tryin’ to believe it’s not too late [electric guitar solo] mmmmm mmm (ooooo) [Verse 2] I’ve fought with friends, then patched it up Poured too much whiskey in too many cups But I’ve rocked babies through the darkest nights(mmmm) Taught my son how to choose what’s right I’ve hurt folks who didn’t deserve the pain But I’ve helped strangers in the pouring rain Tried to learn when to speak, when to pray Tried to mean every word I say mmmmmm ooo (aaaa) [Chorus] Now I’m standin’ at the gate With all my wrongs and rights laid bare Will they open up or hesitate? Will someone kind be waitin’ there? I’m no saint, but I’ve loved the best I could Sometimes got lost, but I meant good I’m standin’ at the gate… Hopin’ mercy’s still my fate [drop] [Bridge, semi-spoken] And if St. Peter’s got his list Of all the chances that I missed I hope he sees the ones I took The hands I held, the time I shook The chains of anger off my chest I tried my best, Yeah!, I tried my best oooooo ooo ooo (aaaaa) [Verse 3] I’ve seen sunrises I’ll never forget Held forgiveness where there once was debt Learned that peace don’t come from fightin’ And love don’t come from just recitin’ And if this road’s about to end ('bout to end) I’d go with you as a humble friend With open hands and a heart that’s true Ready to start something new (ooo ooo ooo) [musical interlude, organ, guitars and bass] (ooooo oooo aaaaaaa) [drum fills] [Build] ooooooo oooh [Final Chorus] Now I’m standin’ at the gate With the hope of a child in his Father’s arms No gold, no pride, no heavy weight Just a soul with a few old scars(aaaaaa) But I still believe in the good I’ve done In the rising light of the morning sun I’m standin’ at the gate…(oooo ooooo) And I believe it’s not too late Yes, I believe, it’s not, No it's not, too, late. [ending]
