[Verse 1]
He was sitting on the front porch of a half-way house
Chaining cigarettes and drinking coffee
I was walking by on my way home
Stopped and said, hello, how are ya
He looked at me and said, I've seen better days
I looked at him and said, there's a better way

[Chorus 1]
Three nails and a cross equal forgiveness
Just like you, I was lost, and that's hell to have to live with
I've sat on that front porch where you're sitting now
I kept looking deep inside till I figured out
Three nails and a cross equal forgiveness

[Verse 2]
She was sitting on her bed crying crocodiles
Sixteen ain't a good age to be pregnant
And she thinks mom and dad won't love her anymore
Like the boy who swore he always would, but doesn't
She turns and sees that Bible laying by her bed
And she crumbles to her knees as she bows her head

[Chorus 2]
Three nails and a cross equal forgiveness
Lord, help me 'cause I'm lost, and that's hell to have to live with
I need you more than ever now, without a doubt
I've made a big mistake, can you help me out?
Three nails and a cross equal forgiveness
[Outro]
Three nails and a cross equal forgiveness