Step 9: Restitution and Reconciliation - John’s Story on Drug Addiction ...

I had led a double life

Now exposed, could I explain?
I lost my job and my wife
I "used" more to numb the pain
I did anything to get high
A prostitute worked with me
I kissed my future goodbye
Inside I was empty
Out of control, it was a relief
When I was placed in jail
I sought those whom I'd caused grief
To make amends where I'd failed
Oh, the damage I had done!
Trust was just not there
For years I was shunned
I petitioned Father's care
A new life was given to me
And my prayers were answered one day
When for the first time I could see
My grandchildren at play

[Verse 1] I had led a double life 

Now exposed, could I explain? 

I lost my job and my wife 

I used more to numb the pain 

I did anything to get high 

A prostitute worked with me 

I kissed my future goodbye 

Inside I was empty

 [Chorus] Oh, the damage I had done! 

Trust was just not there 

Oh, the damage I had done! 

For years I was shunned 

[Verse 2] Out of control, it was a relief 

When I was placed in jail 

I sought those whom I'd caused grief 

To make amends where I'd failed 

I petitioned Father's care 

A new life was given to me 

And my prayers were answered one day 

When for the first time I could see 

[Chorus] Oh, the damage I had done! 

Trust was just not there 

Oh, the damage I had done! 

For years I was shunned 

[Bridge] A new life was given to me 

And my prayers were answered one day 

When for the first time I could see 

My grandchildren at play 

[Final Chorus] Oh, the damage I had done! 

Trust was just not there

 Oh, the damage I had done!

 For years I was shunned 

A new life was given to me 

And my prayers were answered one day