It’s too late for me Mary

Mary, I got your letter, I read every line

In this broken down world, it felt like a sign

You always saw the man I tried to be

Even when I couldn’t see him in me

I rode through hell and back with blood on my hands

Did what I had to, but never had plans

You gave me somethin’ pure, somethin’ true

I weren’t no good at holdin' on to you

It’s too late for me, but not for you

You got a life to live, a sky so blue

Don’t waste your days on ghosts like me

I’m where the wind and mountains meet

And if you ever feel the cold blow through

Know I’m watchin’ from a better view

I weren’t a saint, never played it clean

But I tried to do right by folks and what I believe

I wish I'd loved you better, held you tight

But I was always ridin' into the night

You were the only light I ever knew

In a world so dark, your love shone through

I hope you dance, I hope you smile

I’ll be ridin’ with you every mile

It’s too late for me, but not for you

Find a man who brings the peace I never knew

Raise your head when skies turn gray

And know I tried to change my ways

If there’s a heaven for an outlaw too

Then I’ll be waitin’ there — for you