Four Walls Of Raiford

(album: Legend - 1987)

Well, them four walls of Raiford, closing in on me
Doing three to five hard labor, for armed robbery
I had two years behind me, but I could not wait the time
Every time I thought about it, well, I died some more inside

And I had stripes on my back, memories that hurt
For the only time I seen sunshine is when I went to work
Digging ditches for the chain gang, sleeping in the cold
Oh, Lord, please forgive me for I could not wait parole

And I'm coming home to see you, Jesus
Well, it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on a soldier
From the Florida-Georgia line

When they find me they must kill me
Oh, Jesus, save my soul
I can't go back down to Raiford
I can't take that anymore

Well, these last few years behind me
Oh, Lord, have been so sad
I fought proudly for my country
When the times were bad

Now they say I'm guilty,
When they find me I must die
Only me and Jesus know
That I never stole a dime

Well, when Vietnam was over
There was no work here for me
I had a pretty wife awaiting
And two kids I had to feed

Well, I'm one of America's heroes
And when they shoot me down
Won't you fly old Glory proudly,
Put my medals in the ground

And I'm coming home to see you, Jesus
Well, it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on a soldier
From the Florida-Georgia line

When they find me they must kill me
Oh, Jesus, save my soul
I can't go back down to Raiford
I can't take that anymore