Forsaken

I'm standing out here, in the cold
I cannot stay warm, even with my big black coat
Beneath my boots is the hardest, hardest snow
From sad skies above, there's more starting to blow

Why have you forsaken me?
Why have you forsaken me?
Oh Lord, where did you go?

I used to have a wife, we had a son, we had a home
When I held them close it was the best feeling I've ever known
But I did not take care of them, and now they are gone
I'm left standing here, on my own

Why have you forsaken me?
Why have you forsaken me?
Oh Lord, I want to go home

Lord I've always tried to do what I thought you would want
But somewhere along the line I slipped off track, could not stop
Now my dreams are cold, and my heart is colder still
No matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to do your will

Why have you forsaken me?
Why have you forsaken me?
I turned my back on you, I know
Oh Lord I know
Don't I know