Release Me When I Die

I remember when my age was three
But my christian name was 9 months behind
As I recall I couldn't put down the drink
But the bottle back then wasn't full of wine

This is a good life, this is a sweet life
The Lord is good to me
But when it's all said and done, all the pain and the fun
Jesus, hear me sing...

These bones of mine are doing time
Locked in this skin for life
And if being born is my only crime
Then release me when I die

I have a lady who takes care of me
She's always been good and continues to be
If I have wronged her (and there is no doubt)
Then I pray that the Lord has his way with me

She is a good wife, she is a sweet wife
I'm the envy of most
But if sleep finds me first, leave my soul at the church
Please don't hold on to my ghost

These bones of mine are doing time
Locked in this skin for life
And if you love me now and forever
Then release me when I die

These bones of mine are doing time
Locked in this skin for life
There's a world out there that will dance and cheer
If you release me when I die
So release me when I die