I thought I was tough I thought I was strong I found out that I was wrong I been through hell and I've lived to tell Each time I got sick, each time I got well The kiss of death is on your breath When we're so high, think we never can die You can't stand life with no dope I can't bear love without hope So, I'm going down a pilgrim's road All of my sins are one heavy load I'll walk alone for my crimes, I'll atone I'm going down a pilgrim's road I pawned my guitar on your birthday You don't have to strip for money today Your face shows pain 'til you find that vein It's like we're tied to a ball and a chain If it's a sin to be so high Escape this life, I gotta try It's sweeter to laugh than it is to cry Better to live than it is to die I'm going down a pilgrim's road I'll seek salvation for my wretched soul A junkie don't live by no moral code I'm going down a pilgrim's road