SECOND CHANCES (Demo-Ready Cut) Written by Joe F Burgess Jr May 2026 Verse 1 Woke up that mornin’ behind those bars Head still spinnin’, countin’ scars Blue lights flashin’ still in my head Wishin’ I could take back what I said Knew right then I’d crossed that line This road I’m on ain’t worth the ride Pre-Chorus Ever been lost with nowhere to turn Ever been down with a lesson to learn Chorus Did you ever need a second chance? Someone steady when you couldn’t stand A hand reachin’ through the dark Helpin’ you find where you fell apart Someone who don’t just walk on by Sees the good you’re tryin’ to hide Yeah we all need a second chance To get back up and take that stand Verse 2 Sittin’ there waitin’, expectin’ none Thinkin’ this time I’m done, I’m done Door swung open, I looked to see A preacher man standin’ there for me Said “Son, you ain’t who you’ve been Let’s get you back on your feet again” Pre-Chorus Ain’t always who you think will show But they see somethin’ you don’t know Chorus Did you ever need a second chance? Someone steady when you couldn’t stand A hand reachin’ through the dark Helpin’ you find where you fell apart Someone who don’t just walk on by Sees the good you’re tryin’ to hide Yeah we all need a second chance To get back up and take that stand Bridge (turn / ownership) I had to own every choice I made Couldn’t blame the road I paved But grace showed up when I was through And now I’m standin’ here for you Final Chorus (lift) If you ever need a second chance I’ll be steady if you can’t stand Be that hand reachin’ through the dark Help you mend what fell apart I won’t judge, I won’t walk by I’ve been where you’re standin’ tonight Yeah we all need a second chance Come on back—let’s take that stand Tag / Outro Yeah I’ve been there a time or two Thought bad luck was all I knew Now I’m the one reachin’ through That’s what a second chance can do
