Halfway home to the pearly gate
struck a bargain up with hate
I'd like to say the deal went well
but hate's a liar bound for Hell.

Not to hate the evil one?
Turn your back, he'll take your gun
shoot you down and take your land
**** your people, hate's demand....

Everything you ever thought
every line you ever bought
every ounce of strength and sweat
all you own, but wait, more yet

Take the shirt right off your back
**** you off and burn your shack
Best to trust the God of Love
the Way the Truth, the Life above.

Halfway home to the pearly gate
struck a bargain up with hate
What I know now, I wish I knew'
Hate came for me, He'll come for you.

Best to Love the Lord your God
Don't be tempted, save your ***
don't be fooled or make a deal
Let Him know just How you feel

God the Father, Christ his Son
made the way, his work was done
on Calvary he bore the cross
and by his stripes I count the cost!

Death to Life, and NOT to Hell
I died to me, and now I'm well
I know the truth, I've heard the wise
and hate can't fool me with his lies!

I love you God with all my heart
I know you knew me from the start
I did not know you then you see
but now I do, and now I'm free.