Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God (Lyric VClip)

"Dear God" is the tenth and final song as well as fourth single from Avenged Sevenfold's self-titled album. The song is a notable deviation from the bands usual hard rock style, taking on more of a country feel. Bassist Johnny Christ has stated that the inspiration for the song came from the band's friendship with country act Big & Rich. Their influence can be heard in the background vocals of MuzikMafia member Shanna Crooks.

 The music video shows some parts of the bands live shows, some footage of the band backstage and also footage of the band playing the song in a studio set and on their tour bus in the form of a real-life video (much like the video for the bands' single Unholy Confessions) as it shows some of the bands partners. The video faded the audio out of the song several seconds after the vocals of the song ended, therefore shortening the length of the song from its' original 6:33 span.

Warner Brothers posted previews of the video on Youtube and the video was leaked in its full form, but was quickly removed from the internet by Warner Bros. Since June 15, 2008, the video has been shown on Scuzz Tv in the UK and Kerrang! music.

Shots where a live crowd is singing along with the song was shot at the same concert in Long Beach, California, at which their live concert/album DVD, Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough, was shot. The crowd was notified of them being on the video prior to the band coming on stage. The song was played prior to the band coming out and was not actually part of the concert.
The video was released to the U.S. on September 30, 2008. It was the last music video to feature Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan before his death.

1. Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God Lyric

A lonely road, crossed another cold state line
Miles away from those I love, purpose hard to find
While I recall all the words you spoke to me
Can't help but wish that I was there
Back where I'd love to be, oh yeah
Dear God, the only thing I ask of you
Is to hold her when I'm not around
When I'm much too far away
We all need that person who can be true to you
But I left her when I found her
And now I wish I'd stayed
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired
I'm missing you again, oh no...
Once again
There's nothing here for me, on this barren road
There's no one here while the city sleeps
And all the shops are closed
Can't help but think of the times I've had with you
Pictures and some memories will have to help me through, oh yeah
Dear God, the only thing I ask of you
Is to hold her when I'm not around
When I'm much too far away
We all need that person who can be true to you
I left her when I found her
And now I wish I'd stayed
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired
I'm missing you again, oh no...
Once again
Some search, never finding a way
Before long, they waste away
I found you, something told me to stay
I gave in, to selfish ways
And how I miss someone to hold
When hope begins to fade...
A lonely road, crossed another cold state line
Miles away from those I love, purpose hard to find
Dear God, the only thing I ask of you
Is to hold her when I'm not around
When I'm much too far away
We all need the person who can be true to you
I left her when I found her
And now I wish I'd stayed
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired
I'm missing you again, oh no...
Once again

2.  Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God Lyric VClip