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Big White GateMy body's aching from laying in this bedI went singing in the rain and the cold got to my head I don't know who's paying I just know what the doctor said 84 years of a sinning life and in the morning I'll be dead I had three daughters A new man for every one The only man that I ever loved Left me with my only son I was a no good mother I was a no good wife There's only one thing that I did right in this godforsaken life Saint Peter won't you open up the big white gate Cause I heard about forgiveness and I hope it ain't too late I ain't no holy roller but you go tell your king That all the folks up in heaven might like to hear me sing I sang to my children Before they strayed so far I sang for my lovers Or a nickel in a tip jar I never knew Jesus |