When Love Comes to Town

I was a sailor, I was lost at sea

But I did what I did before love came to town
The notes were turning blue, I was dazing in a dream
But I've seen love conquer the great divide
That was the day before love came to town
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
When love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
Love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train

I ran into a juke joint when I heard a guitar scream
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
I was under the waves before love rescued me
But I did what I did before love came to town

I was a fighter, I could turn on a thread

Now I stand accused of the things I've said
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
I threw the dice when they pierced his side
As the music played, I saw my life turn around
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
I used to make love under a red sunset
She was pale as the lace of her wedding gown
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that train
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down

I was making promises I was soon to forget
But I did what I did before love came to town
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
But I did what I did before love came to town

But I left her standing before love came to town
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
When love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
I was there when they crucified my Lord

I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword