I was a sailor, I was lost at sea
  I was under the waves
  Before love rescued me
  I was a fighter, I could turn on a thread
  Now I stand accused of the things I've said
    Love comes to town I'm gonna jump that train
  When love comes to town I'm gonna catch that flame
  Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
  But I did what I did before love came to town
    I used to make love under a red sunset
  I was making promises I was soon to forget
  She was pale as the lace of her wedding gown
  But I left her standing before love came to town
    I ran into a juke joint when I heard a guitar scream
  The notes were turning blue, I was dazing in a dream
  As the music played I saw my life turn around
  That was the day before love came to town
    When love comes to town I'm gonna jump that train
  When love comes to town I'm gonna catch that flame
  Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
  But I did what I did before love came to town
    I was there when they crucified my Lord
  I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword
  I threw the dice when they pierced his side
  But I've seen love conquer the great divide
    When love comes to town I'm gonna catch that train
  When love comes to town I'm gonna catch that flame
  Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
  But I did what I did before love came to town