The preacher talked with me and he smiled

Said, Come and walk with me

Come and walk one more mile

Now for once in your life you're alone

But you ain't got a dime

There's no time for the phone



I've just gotta get a message to you

Hold on, hold on

One more hour and my life will be through

Hold on, hold on



I told him I'm in no hurry

But if I broke her heart

Then won't you tell her I'm sorry

And for once in my life I'm alone

And I've gotta let her know

just in time before I go



I've just gotta get a message to you

Hold on, hold on

One more hour and my life will be through

Hold on, hold on



Well I laughed but that didn't hurt

And it's only her love

That keeps me wearing this dirt

Now I'm crying but deep down inside

Well I did it to him

Now it's my turn to die



I've just gotta get a message to you

Hold on, hold on

One more hour and my life will be through

Hold on, hold on



I've just gotta get a message to you

Hold on, hold on

One more hour and my life will be through

Hold on, hold on