[chorus:]
before i sleep i pray to the lord
a soul to keep
and if i should die
before i wake
i pray to the lord
my soul to take
for goodness sake
[repeat]

yeah i wrote my will just the other week
and whats funny, it was only one sheet
and i know its only one me
but i hope i am everything my son be
im trying to live right, stay on that drama beat
but im in the fast lane, in the front seat
i wonder will i loose control of the mazarati and hit some tree being young me
is there a heaven for g's and soldiers? i cant go to hell, cause i'd take over
i feel it approaching, but i aint scared
i made that bed, and i should rest in peace

[chorus:]
before i sleep i pray to the lord
a soul to keep
and if i should die
before i wake
i pray to the lord
my soul to take
for goodness sake
[repeat]

yeah and everytime i see the sunshine
i drop down and give thanks at least one time
feel like im living on the front line
im feeling like every second is crunch time
i've had breakfast, will i make it to lunchtime?
and i ain't joking, so dont be looking for punchlines
will i be the next victim of a gun crime
i dont know the answer, thats why i brung mine
riding by myself late at night
pistol on my lap at every single red light
yeah i made my bed right, so when i do i should sleep tight
in peace i rest

[chorus:]
before i sleep i pray to the lord
a soul to keep
and if i should die
before i wake
i pray to the lord
my soul to take
for goodness sake
[repeat]

bury me a gangster cause thats what i live
dont cry for me i gave the best i could give
i can only do me, so thats what i did
and i cherish every breath of my kid
and i dont wanna go before she grow, that aint cool
but in this game of life i dont make the rules
shit, so thats why i get twisted
so i cant feel it when it hit me
and my moms dont need that on her
but i see death around the corner
and if he, so happens to make his way around the block
you gotta answer the door when he knock
believe that

[chorus:]
before i sleep i pray to the lord
a soul to keep
and if i should die
before i wake
i pray to the lord
my soul to take
for goodness sake
[repeat]