[Verse 1]
The jury found the verdict first-degree
They swore I planned her death to be
I prayed they'd sentence me to die
But they wanted me to live and I know why

[Chorus]
So I'd do life in prison for the wrongs I've done
And I pray every night for death to come
My life will be a burden every day
If I could die, my pain might go away

[Verse 2]
With trembling hands, I killed my darlin' wife
Because I loved her more than life
My love for her will last a long, long time
But I'd rather die than live to lose my mind

[Chorus]
And I'll do life in prison for the wrongs I've done
And I pray every night for death to come
My life will be a burden every day
If I could die, my pain might go away

[Outro]
If I could die, my pain might go away