Darkness was a demon that I came to know
Locked up in a world without a key
Taking me to places that I never meant to go
I'm afraid it's been makin' me
A little bit crazy
Now I'm the first to tell
You that I need to change
I can see it clearly in my mind
Cleaning out the dusty rooms that remain
I can leave those burdens far behind
A different man
Openin' up my heart
Knowin' that you'll be there
Take yesterday from me
And all of my memories
Never again to bear
Take this sinner's prayer
Take this sinner's prayer
Where I've been I tell you
You don't want to be
Images I've fought to leave behind
Through it all there is one thing I can see
A stronger hand is lifting me on high
Take me father
Openin' up my heart
Knowin' that you'll be there
Take yesterday from me
And all of my memories
Never again to bear
Take this sinner's prayer
Take me now
Hear my cry
Come and do what you do
Makin' me new to start again
Openin' up my heart
Knowin' that you'll be there
Take yesterday from me
And all of my memories
Never again to bear
Take this sinner's prayer
Openin' up my heart
Knowin' that you'll be there
Take yesterday from me
And all of my memories
Never again to bear
Take this sinner's prayer
