A Pint with Jesus

[Intro] [syncopated acoustic guitar riff, clean electric guitar lead line] [Verse 1] [acoustic guitar and bass] Stood by the window, rain on the street Neon reflections around my feet Barman's wiping yesterday's news I order my doubts, he orders the blues But Jaysus did this pub go still When that shinin' ol' figure strode into town Then he perched himself next to me Said "Son, you seem like you're havin' some trouble" I said "Yeah, but I don't know if you will believe me" [Chorus] [full band enters, driving drums] I'm havin' a pint with Jesus tonight No thunder, no halo, just low bar light He listens close, doesn't judge my bruises Just raises his glass, says the truth still chooses A pint with Jesus tonight [Verse 2] [electric guitar fills] He talks about love like it's plain and strong Like a simple chord in a ramblin' song Says faith ain't shiny, it's worn and used Like pub room floors and second chances bruised But I just felt like I'd been robbed Like I'd been cheated and hanged and used But Jesus just said "They'll be well on their way to the devil" And then I just breathed a sigh of relief [Chorus] [layered vocal harmonies] 'Cause I'm havin' a pint with Jesus tonight No sermon fire, just wrongs and rights He knows my sins, still never refuses Another round poured for the lost and used, yeah A pint with Jesus tonight [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] [drums drop out, jukebox hum sound effect] Jukebox hums like a midnight prayer Strangers feel lighter just breathin' the air He says forgiveness is cheaper than pride It costs you your fear, but it keeps you alive [Chorus] [full band returns] And I'm havin' a pint with Jesus tonight Laughin' at scars in the amber light No holy walls, just broken excuses Grace on tap for the win or the lose, yeah A pint with Jesus tonight [Outro] [electric guitar solo] Tab left open, dawn breakin' through He's gone like smoke, but the peace feels new I pay my bill, step into the light Still tastin' hope from that pint tonight [acoustic guitar fade out]