A rock is my pillow, a cell is my house My only companion a little black mouse Days are hot and nights are cold My body is broken, but my soul can't be sold For telling the truth, I was caught by the law But if she waits for me, I can't ask for more In the dark of the night, I get on my knees There are chains on my ankles, but my spirit is free I may be reckless, but I committed no crime Still, I'm locked in, doing my time The jury said things I never did But I'm standing strong, tell my wife and kids Judges and lawyers, they don't understand Struggles and dreams of a simple man Through these bars, I see the sunray Gives me memories and hope of better days I may be reckless, but I committed no crime Still, I'm locked in, doing my time The jury said things I never did But I'm standing strong, tell my wife and kids