(Intro)
Well the judge said, “Boy, you crossed that line,”
I said, “Buddy… so did she that night.”
Now the boys in orange all know my name,
Got a fishing pond and a cornhole game.
Ain’t got rent, ain’t got bills,
Three hot meals and prescription pills.
Funny how life turns upside down…
Sometimes prison’s the only peace you found.
(Chorus)
Now I’m burnin’ down dirt roads in my memory at night,
Blue lights flashin’ in the rearview bright.
Did some time for a cheating wife,
Now I’m sittin’ here livin’ the best life.
Playin’ cards with Earl till the sun comes up,
Drinkin’ prison coffee from a busted cup.
Never thought these bars would feel alright,
But hell… I’m livin’ the best life.
(Verse 1)
Sheriff caught me by the county line,
Muddy Chevy runnin’ ninety-five.
Gun smoke floatin’ through the Tennessee air,
I was yellin’ “Life ain’t fair!”
Mama cried at the courtroom door,
Judge threw twenty, maybe twenty more.
But the boys in cell block C all laughed,
Said, “You’ll get used to this real fast.”
(Chorus)
Now I’m burnin’ down dirt roads in my memory at night,
Blue lights flashin’ in the rearview bright.
Did some time for a cheating wife,
Now I’m sittin’ here livin’ the best life.
Playin’ cards with Earl till the sun comes up,
Drinkin’ prison coffee from a busted cup.
Never thought these bars would feel alright,
But hell… I’m livin’ the best life.
(Verse 2)
Got a garden growin’ by the fence,
A tattoo buddy makin’ fifty cents.
Cookout Sundays in the yard at noon,
Some fool always brings a spoon guitar tune.
No more boss man breakin’ my back,
No more wonderin’ if the bank’ll attack.
Crazy world outside keeps burnin’ down,
Meanwhile I’m just floatin’ around.
(Outro)
So if you see them county lights,
Maybe slow it down tonight…
‘Cause freedom’s expensive these days, son,
And jail’s about the cheapest place to stay.
Frezzydee