Desperate wind's blowing sand on my face
life's rolling waves daze my aching mind
the more it hurts, the less I understand
help me sail this boat on the living ocean

Well, you got me whispering a prayer
got me searching for your halo's burning flame
lost my way, now I don't know where I stand...
Won't you lead me on, Saint Jude.

Rebel with a cause, you know that's what I am
dreams in my head and disillusion in my eyes
be the lighthouse to illuminate my nights
the guiding star shining through the coal-black skies

Well, you got me cryin' out a prayer
got me looking for your holy beacon's beam now
lost my way, now I don't know where I stand...
Won't you lead me on, Saint Jude, Saint Jude.

Holy rambler wearin' Jesus on your chest
we've both got a real tough axe to grind
just as mine, your book was misread
just like yours, my name was mixed with shame

Now you got me calling out a prayer