G [Verse] F#m Em D The time is near for things to pass G F# The time for me to leave Bm A But as I lie here all alone G F# I really can't believe Bm A That twenty years I've spent on earth G F# Would end in so much grief Bm A That the many friendly faces G F# Bm Should now stare hatefully [Verse] G D A letter home to mother G F# And a letter home to dad Bm A Another to my sweetheart G F# For whom I feel so sad Bm A A lock of hair to cling to G F# Is all, all that will remain Bm A And the grave inside this prison yard G F# Bm A stone that bears no name [Instrumental] G D G F# Bm A G F# Bm A G F# Bm A G F# Bm [Verse] G D My trials and tribulations G F# Are nearly now all gone Bm A A murderer I never was G F# And my spirit will live on Bm A Jesus, help me in this troubled time G F# This hour of trouble deep Bm A Help me find my peace of mind G F# Bm Help me lord, to sleep