Before I die I wanna tell the Lord I love him Before I go I need to have some peace of mind I'm gonna pray that I may be with all the others In that blessed eternal kingdom in the sky I've lived a life of both hatred and frustration But never proud of all the bad names that I've earned And though I'm sorry for the pain I've caused my brothers I don't expect any love here in return For a sinner am I and if I must die Lord please have sympathy on me For when it's my time if you'd be so kind To make room in heaven for me I've never been one to walk the straight and narrow I've cause despair to so many that I've known But if you find it your heart to please forgive me I'll be so thankful just to be a chosen one For a sinner am I and if I must die Lord please have sympathy on me For when it's my time if you'd be so kind To make room in heaven for me I'm gonna get down on my knees and pray forgiveness I'm gonna sing joyful praises to my Lord And when I leave this broken shell to meet my maker Then take my soul up above to heaven's door For a sinner am I and if I must die Lord please have sympathy on me For when it's my time if you'd be so kind To make room in heaven for me