Drag The River - Forgiveness lyrics

My daddy preached to me Everyday for years The day that he died I swallowed my tears With a tip of the bottle And a wish you were here I'd trade forgiveness for a beer I sat with my grandma in her rockin chair The sun felt so warm through her light blue hair From the pages of her bible And a fresh breath of air I'd trade forgiveness for a beer I know my beliefes they ain't right It's the only way I can Make it through the night I pray the lord to keep me asleep So I can dream of the promise land Cause my dreams are the only time I can Sleep never makes it round here We say amen And gather at the bar Amazing Grace loud and clear I know what he'd say If he were here But I'd trade forgiveness for a beer But I'd trade forgiveness for a beer