The Battle Lyrics

When i am buried don't visit my grave
God cannot save me from the sins i've embraced
Pay your respects at that old liquor store
Where i won the battle, but i lost the war.

You mine for silver, and i pan for gold
You keep yours hidden, while all my are sold
You tell the truth, and i lie and i barter
And i drink and i cry, and i pass out at night

I've always cheated, though i've never stolen no
I've wanted things that you ain't never thought of
Pay your respects to that gamblin' score
Where i won the battle, and i lost the war

They always told me when death came my sins would be
Cast out forgotten, laid to rest with my body
Pay your respects to that old church-house door
Where i won the battle, and i lost the war.