GDG
After seven years behind these bars together,
DGG7
I'll miss you more than a brother when you go, when you go,
CG
if only I had not tried to escape,
AA7DD7
they'd pardon me with you, I know, yes, I know.
GDG
Won't you tell the folks back home I'll soon be coming,
DGG7
and don't let them know, I never will be free, be free.
CG
Sometimes write and tell me how they're doing,
DD7GG7
and send a picture of mother back to me.
CG
Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand,
DD7G
and send a picture of mother, if you can.
GDG
I'm happy for you that you got your freedom,
DGG7
but stay with me just another minute or so, or so,
CG
after all this sweat 'n’ blood together,
AA7DD7
who'll be my fighting partner when you go, when you go ?
GDG
The hardest time will be on Sunday morning,
DGG7
church bells will ring on Heaven Hill, Heaven Hill.
CG
Please, ask Reverend Garrett to pray for me,
DD7GG7
and send a picture of mother, if you will.
CG
Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand,
DD7G
and send a picture of mother, if you can.