Mercy Line

[Laughing.] I was a little bit foolish And I got a whole lot of pride It took a whole lot of hammerin' To get through this head of mine But, I ain't ready, baby To hang this one on the rack I just want you to know that Baby, I'm comin' back Cause I, I'm, I'm workin' on a mercy line Yes, I am. (Yes, I am.) I, I'm, I'm workin' on a mercy line Oh, that sweet temptation She's a fair-weather friend I blew down that road But I won't go there again I love you absolutely And if there's one thing I know It's gonna take you, baby For me to get back home I, I'm, I'm workin' on a mercy line Yes, I am. (Yes, I am.) Oh, oh, oh, I, I'm, I'm workin' on a mercy line Oh, yeah I done a whole lot o' hurtin' And I had a lot o' hurtin' done But I'll do my time Until the healin' comes [Instrumental break.] Do what you have to do Till I win back your trust Our love is made of gold Yeah, baby, gold don't rust So when you're ready, willin' And able to receive You know just where you'll find me I'll be here on my knees I, I'm, I'm workin' on a mercy line Yes I am. (Yes, I am.) I-I, I-I, I'm workin' on a mercy line Oh, yeah I'm workin' on a... I'm workin' on a... (a mercy line.) I'm workin' on a mercy line I'm gonna walk... (I'm workin' on a...) I'm gonna walk... (I'm workin' on a...) I'm gonna walk, (Yes, I'm workin',) Back into your heart, babe. (On a mercy line.) I'm workin' on a... I'm workin' on a... (a mercy line.) I'm workin' on a mercy line. (Yes, I am.) Just keep on walkin', baby Just keep on walkin', baby (I'm workin' on a mercy line.) Just keep on walkin', baby Just keep on walkin', baby Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm