For years she wore his bruises, she had so many regrets
She sat at her table that morning, all nerves and shaken breath
This days outcome had crossed her mind many times before
She was handing the reins over to fate, letting the chips fall on the floor.
He said she'd never get out alive, he had her back against the wall
She took her stand, grabbed his gun
and let that hammer fall

Chorus)
Redemption or forgiveness
She wants no chance to make it right
She served so many hard earned years
just trying to be his wife
Now she'll spend the rest of her days
With three meals and a cot
She found her freedom in prison
To her, it was worth the shot

Surrounded by steel and concrete, she watched time fall off the clock
As she was sifting through old memories, she heard her cell unlock
The Wardens coming down hall, her number has been called
This will be the last time that her back will be against a wall
She had thought about this day so many times before
The longest walk she'll ever take is down that corridor

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)
The injection will be quick, there won't be any pain
When the Warden asked for any last words…
…”an eye for an eye” is all she’d say

(Instrumental solo)

Chorus 2)
Redemption or forgiveness
She wanted no chance to make it right
She served so many hard earned years
just trying to be his wife
She spent the rest of her days
With three meals and a cot
Her freedom was found in prison
To her, it was worth the shot ohhhh
To her, it was worth the shot