Sweet magnolia blooms In the shade of a pink mimosa tree From the shadow of the moon Dusting off the bible, marking the page Of her favorite verse to pray Please forgive me, for the things I've done An unmarked grave and a loaded gun Lights up the river, lights up the river Up on the horizon, shining like diamonds [Silently shining] Lights up the river, lights up the river Silently waiting, be your salvation She's a woman scorned Tempted by forbidden fruit Following the footsteps Through the dust and the dew That lead to antebellum blues and a neon sign That's covered in kudzu like memories of you Please forgive me, for the things I've done An unmarked grave and a loaded gun Lights up the river, lights up the river Up on the horizon, shining like diamonds Lights up the river, lights up the river Silently waiting, be your salvation She's a woman scorned