From Hell to Paradise Lyrics

(Intro)
For thirty years they sang the song of promised victory
but who they've fought and who has won didn't matter much to me
well I see them driving down the streets in their fancy shiny cars
crowds of people to their feet and their faces full of scars
No pleasantries, no luxuries and no little children's milk
while minister's wives spent all their lives in China's finest silk
well my back's been broken many times but my spirit lingers on
the day it comes my way on freedom's ship I will be gone
(Chorus)
From hell to para- -dise
I'll always pay the price
From hell to para- -dise
I'll always pay the price
This 90 mile trip has taken 30 years to make
they tried to keep forever what was never theirs to take
well I cursed and scratched the devils hand as he stood in front of
me
and one last drag from this big cigar and he finally set me free
(Chorus)
From hell to para- -dise
I'll always pay the price
From hell to para- -dise
I'll always pay the price