I Love You I Do You Bet

There once was a boy who stole him a toy

From a bin at the five and dime.

It wasn't too long before he knew it was wrong

And lamented deep down his dark crime.

He suffered in silence ashamed of himself

afraid of the wrath of God.

He was convinced he was heading for hell

and a life behind bars on this sod.

Then his Momma came in to his room full of fears

And her eyes said

"It1s time for a chat."

He made his confession in sorrow and tears

As she held him so close on her lap...

Then swore she heard the angels clap.

(Spoken) And he said to her

(Sung) There's nothing so bad

you can't confide in me love.

No heartache or lasting regret.

Nothing so sad

that you've tried to be free of

That I won't forgive and forget... 'cause I love you

I do

Oh I love you

its true

yes I love you

I do

you bet!

One rainy morn before a baby was born a wife of five years fell apart.

Through sobs that just choked

a dam finally broke.

She told her husband the ache of her heart.

"Before I met you

when I was in school

I fell mighty hard for this guy.

He was trouble I knew

friends called me a fool

But I wouldn't let go of the lie.

When we finally broke up I was three months along

Afraid and ashamed and confused.

I borrowed some money

I know it was wrong

But I couldn't see clear what to do.

God knows I'm so sorry... do you?

(Spoken) Then he said to her

Most of our life we bleed from a knife

that cuts from the inside out.

We push down the lid

keep the scars hid act like we haven't a doubt.

But now and again a memory slips in

of a moment that filled us with shame.

When we could've or should've in retrospect would've

But didn't and that's really quite plain.

Somewhere on the journey we need to get quiet

turn off the comfort of noise.

Confess what we've done and not try to deny it

To the Maker of all girls and boys... then hear Him say as the angels rejoice.