—Bill Monroe/Monroe Brothers
I wandered apart from my Savior my King
And I have no one on which I can lean
I came my poor soul for pleasure and joy
And now I'm alone, a poor wayward boy
Chorus:
What can I give (in exchange), what can I give (in exchange)
What can I give in exchange for my soul
If I possessed all silver and gold
I'd give it all up in exchange for my soul
Dear mother prayed in the past days of old
For me to reform for the sake of my soul
Raging (wagering?) and gambling for silver and gold
I accepted the pleasure of life for my soul
Jesus our Savior on the cross long ago
Suffered and died for his loved ones below
Please don't reject what is (safe?) and behold
Accept not one thing in exchange for your soul
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