Good sister won't you let me in

I'm in need of some warmth and shelter

It's a hard luck story don't know where to begin

I've been riding on life's helter-skelter



Save me, holy mother please save me

I got a heart of gold



And for your love I'd go hungry and thirsty

I need a saviour and you're the one

I throw myself into the arms of mercy

There's still hope for the runaway son



My good father he say to me

Better come back to your senses

There's an empty bottle lying on the floor

And it's untermined your defences



Save me, holy mother please save me

I got a heart of gold



And for your love I'd go hungry and thirsty

I need a saviour and you're the one

I throw myself into the arms of mercy

There's still hope for the runaway son



Good brother show me how to get home

I've been walking in the backyard of Satan

I'm so stubborn that I'll never give in

But now my hearts cold and aching



Save me, holy mother please save me

I got a heart of gold



And for your love I'd go hungry and thirsty

I need a saviour and you're the one

I throw myself into the arms of mercy

There's still hope for the runaway son