Take Me as I Am

Lord, won't you take me as I am
And I'll be a better man
If it ain't too late
Will you let me through those pearly gates?
You got my number, so just call
Leave a message down the hall
I'll get back to you when I can
Tonight I'm sitting in with the band

Lord, won't you buy me a drink
And a little more time?
Before I make it up to you
I got one or two sins in mind

Lord, won't you take me as I am
And I'll be a better man
If it ain't too late
Will you let me through those big old gates?
There's just a few small things
Before I go checking in
Like a chauffeur and a car
Room service and a mini bar

Lord, won't you buy me a drink
And a little more time?
Before I make it up to you
I got one or two sins in mind

Pray tell, what do you think?
Could I use a little more time?
Is half a man good enough
If the other half is doing just fine?

Lord, won't you take me by the hand?
'Cause I have done the best I can
Cross my heart, no trouble
Heck, you can even charge me double
There's just one small thing
Now that I'm checking in
Could you leave the gates ajar?
And would you point me to the bar?

Lord, won't you buy me a drink
And a little more time?
Before I make it up to you
I got one or two sins in mind

Lord, won't you buy me a drink
And a little more time?
Before I make it up to you
I got one or two sins in mind