There would be psalms sung by a choir
   I would have a white robe a halo newly acquired
   I'd be at peace and I'd have no desire
   If I'd lived right
  
   There would be cherubs with tiny harps arrows and bows
   I'd have a halo and a flowing white robe
   I'd be enfolded by a celestial light
   If I'd lived right
  
   But I'm feeling hot and bothered under the collar
   I feel the sweat breaking out on my brow
   I feel the heat and I know it's the passion
   The love I can't disavow
  
   If this is a dream wake me up now
   If this is a movie let's edit these scenes out
   It would be a PG instead of an X-rated life
   If I'd lived right
  
   Some would call me a cheat call me a liar
   Say that I've been defeated by the basest desired
   Yes I have strayed and succumbed to my vices
   But I tried to live right
  
   But I have no regrets no guilt in my heart
   I only feel sadness for any pain that I've caused
   I guess I wouldn't bother to worry at all
   If I'd lived right
  
   Do you live by the book do you play by the rules?
   Do you care what is thought by othesr about you?
   If this day is all that is promised to you
   Do you life for the future the present the past?
  
   If there is one thing I know I know I will die
   If anyone cares some stranger my critique my life
   I may be revered or defamed and decried
   But I tried to live right
  
   There would be psalms sung by a choir
   I would have a white robe a halo newly acquired
   I'd be at peace and I'd have no desire
   If I'd lived right