Well them four walls of Raiford, closing in on me
Doin´ three to five hard labor, for armed robbery
I had two years behind, but I could not wait the time
Everytime 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 hit the dirt
Diggin´ ditches for the chain gang, sleepin´ in the cold
Oh Lord please forgive me for I could not wait no more

And I comin´ home to see you Jesus
Well it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on this 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 awaitin and two kids I had to feed
Well I´m one of America´s heroes and when they shoot me down
Won´t fly old Glory proudly, put my medals in the ground

And I comin´ home to see you Jesus
Well it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on this 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