Reigh Kilbride - The Crooked Tree, "Pt."1 Lyrics

I saw a church and I told myself
I could use the good lord's help
I can't do this anymore

There is hope but my sins run deep
I keep them locked inside of me
Where only god can see
And only he be shown

I need strength I need faith
Am I forgiven only god can say
I see that steeple and I have to pray
I need religion everyday

I once drove down the Devils road
Passed the crooked tree to Montreal
Stories told us stay away
Don't go there anymore

I saw the church as we drove away
I still remember to this day
The ravens all flew away
And circled around the steeple

For years I looked for that ole church
Folks said it had burned
What is left of it was taken by the people

I never looked for it again
I closed those doors I headed west
Didn't talk about it anymore
But it was haunting me

I need strength I need faith
Am I forgiven only god can say
I see a steeple and I have to pray
I need religion everyday