Prison Blues

Well, who you all was standin' ’round the courthouse, baby
Lord knows, when Judge Debney give me my time
Lord, all was standin' 'round the courthouse
When Judge Debney give me my time
Well, I began to leave my baby cryin’
"Lord knows, Mister Judge, you gave him too long."

Said, "Now that's all right, baby
Lord knows I'll make it over one old day"
Said, "Now that's all right
Baby, I'll make it over one old day"
Says, "Now some of these days soon, baby
Baby, I'll make it back home again"

[Spoken]
Play awhile for me, man
Lord, have mercy now

Now fare you wеll, fare you well
Lord knows I'm on my last go-round
Now fare you wеll, fare you well, baby
Lord knows I'm on my last go-round
Well now, you know, if I can live this business down
Babe, I won’t be hollerin’ down in prison no more