I was a sailor I was lost in sea I was under the waves before loves rescued me I was a fighter I could turn on threat Now I stand accused of 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 Used to make love under the red sunset I was making promises that I were soon to forget She was pale as the lace of her wedding gown But I left her standing before love came to town Ran into a juke joint when I heard a guitar scream The notes were turning blue as days are a dream As the music played I saw my life turn around That was the day 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 as they pierced his side But I''ve seen love conquer the great divide Love comes to town I''m gonna jump that train When love comes to town I''m gonna click here