I was a sailor, I was lost at sea 
I was under the waves  
Before love rescued me 
I was a fighter, I could turn on a thread 
Now I stand accused of the things I've said 
 
Love comes to town I'm gonna jump that train 
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 
 
I used to make love under a red sunset 
I was making promises I was soon to forget 
She was pale as the lace of her wedding gown 
But I left her standing before love came to town 
 
I ran into a juke joint when I heard a guitar scream 
The notes were turning blue, I was dazing in a dream 
As the music played I saw my life turn around 
That was the day before love came to town 
 
When love comes to town I'm gonna jump that train 
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 
 
[Repeat Chorus] 
 
I was there when they crucified my Lord 
I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword 
I threw the dice when they pierced his side 
But I've seen love conquer the great divide 
 
When love comes to town I'm gonna catch that train 
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