of all the things I've ever said this was the worst
of all the things I've ever done this was the first time
that I held on to another's life so carelessly
and I will pay the sinner's price this time

of all the things I've ever wanted to take back
that was the statement I'd be choosing to retract
if it could happen once each lifetime let this be the one time
or I will pay the sinner's price
I'll be paying all my life
I will pay the sinner's price this time

there comes a moment in your lifetime when you know
you face the music or you turn around and go
as fast as feet can carry, it wonn't help you anyway
'cause you will pay the sinner's price
you'll be paying all your life
you will pay the sinner's price
you take the chance, you roll the dice
you will pay the sinner's price this time

of all the things I've ever said this was the worst
of all the things I've ever done this was the first time
and I will pay the sinner's price this time