good man goes to hell

she left him standing in that old dirt road

watching as his life fades to dust

the pain more than his heart could hold

wishing he could take back that night of lust

he lost it all in that motel bed

left alone with the demons in his head

but now he's

drivin' north on highway 5

with a loaded pistol by his side

and drowning the pain with that black label

standing toe to toe with the devil

he's locked up and can't make bail

that's what happens when a good man goes to hell

now he's standing in that old dirt road

losing his mind in that devil's dust

the pain more than his heart could hold

wishing he could gain back her trust

he lost his mind in that old truck bed

left alone with the demons in his head

but now he's

drivin' north on highway 5

with a loaded pistol by his side

and drowning the pain with that black label

standing toe to toe with the devil

he's locked up and can't make bail

that's what happens when a good man goes to hell

now he's

flying high on that long black train

the hurt is gone

feeling no pain

he drowned it all with that black label

till a smoking shell hit the table

he's locked up and can't make bail

now watch out brother

a good man can go to hell

that's what happens when a good man goes to hell