Said mama I've been gone a long time
Don't know when I'm comin' back home again
Daddy I know you've been thinkin' 'bout makin' it right
But don't you worry, you ain't done nothin' I can't forgive

Said there's a ring of fire around me
And God gave me time, so I've got to find my faith
And my big ol' heart's still pounding
I'm still alive, so I've got to find my way

Said I'll get it over time but until then I'll just ride
Yeah, you know I made up my mind so I can't let this one slide

Brother I know times have been tough
But just like you I've been out here makin' it up
Sister maybe I ain't done enough
But I guess that's just why they call it tough love

Said there's a ring of fire around me
And God gave me time, so I've got to find my faith
And my big ol' heart's still pounding
I'm still alive, so I've got to find my way

Said I'll get it over time but until then I'll just ride
Yeah, you know I made up my mind so I can't let this one slide
Let it slide