Aaron Watson - Barbed Wire Halo Lyrics






Well God bless Texas
And Deakon Shackleford
He read the bible seven times
And he believed every word
That ol' beat up leather book had been through it all
He sat on the back pew so he could chew him a chaw
Singin'
"Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound"
That saved a wrech like me
He carried candy for the kids in his Sunday dress coat
He'd take me fishin' after church
And taught me things I needed to know
No, Deakon didn't have a family
Lord knows he wished he did
He told the whole congregation that I was his grandkid

[Chorus:]
And today he joined up with Jesus
Wearing shiny pearl snaps
We sang a few gospel hymns
And then the soldier played taps
I bet he's walkin' with Pete down the street paved with gold
Showin' off his brand spanking new wings
And his barbed wire halo

He married sweet Emma Grace before the war was through
She held his right arm next to his anchor tatoo
He was on a ship off at sea when she died in child birth
He lost his whole world from the far side of the earth
He lost the will to love
He lost the will to live
Until he met a man who taught him to forgive
Yeah life took him to hell and back
To hell and back a time or two
But in the end he beat the devil until he was black and blue
Singin'
"I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind
But now I see"

[Chorus]

Before he went he made me promise him that I wouldn't cry
And though I told him that I wouldn't I couldn't help but lie
Cause today he joined up with Jesus
Wearing shiny pearl snaps
We sang a few gospel hymns
And then the soldier played taps
I bet he's walking with Pete down the street paved with gold
As sure as the old church bell still rings
He always said he had country in his soul
He's showing off his brand spanking new wings
And his barbed wire halo
Sweet chariots coming forth to carry me home





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  1. S.... D....

    Lost my papa

  2. J.... P....

    The song remind me of my mom when she died

  3. A.... R....

    I love all rhe comments and that people arent afraid to show there love for the lord jesus christ🌌🌈🌠

  4. S.... C....

    i love all these nice people and comments like if agree

  5. R.... P....

    im in ROTC and i have so much respect for those who have been lost and injorded in battle so God bless texas

  6. B.... R....

    Lost my grandfather Pete in 2018. That was the first time I heard this song. They played taps at his funeral. I was unable to attend due to my children. I regret it every single day. He always had him a chaw. Sure do miss that man. Thank you Aaron Watts for this song. I felt u wrote it for our family. And it is the only single thing that gives me comfort since his passing. Show off those wings PAPA PETE

  7. E.... D....

    I love Texas

  8. C.... K....

    Where have I been or where has this gem been hidden? Love love love.

  9. K.... T....

    This is truly a perfect song

  10. L.... H....

    Sounds a lot like the song I believe by brooks and Dunn

  11. m.... m....

    RIP jim your new life family misses you.

  12. S.... M....

    Great song.

  13. C.... A....

    Saw him perform in Littlefield Texas what a A great performance and a inspirational person

  14. M.... S....

    God bless you amazing Grace is right




    Thumbs up if I'm right

  15. T.... V....

    This Song makes me think of my gamfather 😭 shit i was by his side when he died i was 12 i was so use to being by his side and that they he died i wanted to lay there and die with him so bad just to follow him.

  16. s.... j....

    Great great song. Over 800 people have no idea what great country sounds like.

  17. O.... A....

    Great job man!! Love your work!! I love a man that isn’t afraid too show his love for Jesus. Keep doing what your doing

  18. C.... C....

    Sounds. Like. Hank willing Ms Sr

  19. C.... W....

    Now this is real Country Music, ya'll!

  20. J.... H....

    i lost my dad when i was 8 and this song reminds me so much of him so thank you aaron watson for makin this song

  21. 0.... C....

    That’s some heavy dope right there Watson

  22. T.... L....

    Beautiful ❤️

  23. D.... P....

    Love it!

  24. D.... P....

    Becky says " it is totally amazing and you need to listen to the words ".

  25. J.... K....

    11 years today without u grandpa.I hope ur watching over us... I wish u could have met ur great granddaughter.She's hell on wheels like I was. I hope ur up there pickin ur guitar for all the angels... Wearing ur shiny pearl snaps and ur barbed wire halo. 😘❤️😥

  26. N.... M....

    This song reminds me of my Grandfather. He was the best man I've ever been blessed to know and he met the Lord Dec. 4, 2013. I cry every time I hear it because I miss him.

  27. T.... C....

    Great tune

  28. N.... J....

    Hallelujah Jesus praise your holy name thank you Father for saving my soul thank you Jesus Hallelujah

  29. C.... P....

    this song's about Post Malone.

  30. H.... G....

    Got to listen to this song live and it was amazing. True country makes you feel something and this is true country

  31. L.... C....

    I, at the suggestion of my oldest daughter, had this played at my Dad's service back in 2016. I had never heard the song before then. Greta tribute to an awesome man. I love and miss you Dad. May you ever Rest in Peace.

  32. A.... H....

    I❤it for. Allen Holmes

  33. b.... ....

    best song i have ever herd it hits way to close to home

  34. L.... T....

    Beautiful song Mr.Watson the way this song touches our hearts is a true testament of our lives today when me and my wife lost our first son at birth this song walked us through so many dark times . May God keep blessing you and your music each and everyday . we have seen you in concert a few times in conroe tx and always wanted to meet you to just let you know the mesaage god has put on my heart to let you know how much this song has meant to me and my wife thank you for the awesome song keep up all the good music its Deffently a way for alot of people in there lives to see a better day .

  35. T.... A....

    Can you sing this song at the San Antonio stock show and rodeo in February

  36. W.... H....

    God built this country, it's sad that people can't see that these days. God Bless America.

  37. A.... _....

    My step-brother told me to listen to this and I LOVE IT
    They played this for an old man at my church that was like my Grandpa’s funeral

  38. A.... G....

    Anyone who could possibly give this a thumbs down is not someone I would ever want to be associated with. Aaron Watson embodies e everything that is good and I love this guy!

  39. S.... C....

    Spreading the Love...Sharing is Caring...
    Just passing through hope your having a blessed day....blessing sent your way......smooches....

  40. M.... M....

    best song

  41. B.... D....

    Kylee Hubbard is right

  42. r.... w....

    This is a great song !!

  43. z.... a....

    *My new favorite song, thank you.*

  44. c.... w....

    Real country something you dont here much these day's. Thank you sir

  45. j.... ....

    this guys nothen but country...seen him in austin.......

  46. P.... L....

    One of my favs I was at his concert in bio front row standing in an American Flag shirt on Saturday it was so much fun

  47. J.... F....

    Rip papa.

  48. C.... B....

    He has risen!

  49. D.... N....

    Keith witly

  50. E.... G....

    Favorite Aaron Watson song

  51. A.... Z....

    Love this song

  52. T.... C....

    You don't get to dive my life in any direction toward God, or any direction for a matter fact as God, found a freeman here!

  53. A.... R....

    GOD BLESS AARON WATSON AND TEXAS!!!

    A.... R....

    Alfonso Ramirez ... Amen

  54. D.... P....

    This song reminded my husband and I of our grandfathers so much we named our son after it. Deakon will be so tired of listening to this Im sure.

  55. E.... B....

    What reason would anyone have to try and discourage this song...

  56. S.... ....

    Can anyone tell me genre this music? I love it

    S.... ....

    Cavaliere Knight Texas Country

  57. J.... V....

    “But in the end he beat the devil until he was black and blue” my favorite line is this song.

  58. B.... F....

    I love it because it about god and how a man found his way back to god

  59. P.... P....

    One of the true Texas Troubadours

  60. N.... M....

    I love this song it was played at my uncles funeral

  61. L.... C....

    This is the song played at my grandpas funeral

  62. C.... W....

    582 people don’t know good musics ( the thumbs down)

  63. T.... M....

    God bless all.

  64. D.... K....

    Country by the grace of god thats how Aaron watson sings

  65. b.... ....

    This song hits way to close to home. Cant listen to this without tearing up.

  66. M.... M....

    This song reminds me of my uncle ray herrera miss you jdog ps great song

  67. C.... 7....

    Thank You Kyle. Now I can't stop listening 😂.

  68. A.... L....

    God bless texas🕆

  69. d.... m....

    this song is my absolute favorite

  70. M.... S....

    Rest In Peace Papa Warner I miss you everyday

  71. S.... C....

    God bless Aaron Watson.  Real music from the great state of Texas.

  72. A.... W....

    Why would you dislike this song is amazing

  73. T.... M....

    I was in the parking lot of the funeral service for my daughter's great grandmother's Theresa. playing this song on cd. Her husband was military and passed years ago and she was buried next to him. I saw their love of god, life and each other. we need that more in our lives.

  74. F.... F....

    Can’t wait to go from a Georgian to a Texan! I love this song, and I love Aaron Watson. He reminds me of a young George Strait ❤️

  75. T.... R....

    I love me some pearl snaps on a cinch button up god bless

  76. J.... B....

    My mom died July 2, 2016 I miss here every day, I love you mama and you barbed wire Halo xoxo. I cried when I heard this song.

  77. M.... b....

    Best country singer

  78. B.... ....

    I love this song it's my favorite song I listen to it every day

  79. C.... W....

    This was used in a video of my great-grandma who passed away recently and it was shown at her funeral

  80. S.... B....

    aaron is a fine young man wish hevwould sing sonshine more it is among the best songs i have ever heard truthfully it is preachibg

  81. T.... B....

    My dad just lost his dad and when we came out from the doctor he was crying and demanded we listen to this song right now and wasn't a dry eye in the car. 👍 Aaron Watson

  82. C.... ....

    I am so glad to see a true american sing. About Jesus. The most important person in our lifetime

  83. R.... D....

    We played this song at my poppys Memorial service

  84. T.... C....

    Loving this in 2017

  85. C.... M....

    fine the difference 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄☺😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

  86. C.... M....

    fine the difference 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄☺😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

  87. b.... ....

    Awesome song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  88. B.... V....

    отличная музыка. привет из России!!

  89. L.... M....

    His faith is amazing! Love this wonderful, Godly man! He has our support and prayers for sure! Always! Rock on, Brother! ❤❤

  90. R.... S....

    Why does everybody give Aaron Watson a thumbs down on his songs? Do y'all not listen to the music?

  91. j.... a....

    God bless country songs♥

  92. I.... H....

    amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wrench like me

    I.... H....

    I once was lost, but now I'm found, I was blind, but now I see.

  93. M.... H....

    Halo Barbed Wired

  94. C.... D....

    Gives me the goosebumps and is so sad but this song makes me feel so good and brings a lot of cowboy around here

  95. C.... D....

    GOD BLESS

  96. A.... M....

    man how do you sing that song with out sounding like your sheddin a tear? i just lost a friend that sounds like him born 1913 tuff old sucker

  97. C.... B....

    Borrowed from Below: Could not say it better:
    Blessed to be a Texan and blessed to have Aaron Watson's music ❤ #GodIsGreat

  98. R.... E....

    just incredible

  99. k.... d....

    Another great talent out of the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS. Not afraid to sing about his faith or family.