four walls of raiford


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

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And they put stripes on my back.  Memories of hurt.
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And the only time I seen sunshine is when I shoveled dirt.
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Digging ditches on the chain gain and sleeping in the holes.
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Oh Lord, please forgive me because I could not wait paroll.

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And I'm coming home to see my Jesus.
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Lord, it feels so close this time.
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Please have mercy on a soldier from the Florida-Georgia line.
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When they find me they must kill me.
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Oh Jesus save my soul.  I can't go back down to Raiford.
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I can't take that anymore.


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When Vietnam was over there was no work here for me.
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I had a hungry wife and children that I had to feed.
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Now they say I'm guilty, when they find me I must die.
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Only me and Jesus know that I never stole a dime.

E
These last few years behind me, Lord they've been so sad.
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I fought proudly for my country when the times were bad.
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And when they find me and kill me, yes when they shoot me down.
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Won't you fly old glory proudly with my medals on the ground.

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