I've Done My Time

Bad checks were written in my name,
They locked me up,  I took the blame.
I sat for six days, paid their crime,
Just water, truth, and passing time.
Just humming tunes, no reason, no rhyme.

A fight broke out at Joe’s old bar,
I stayed behind, not running far.
I gave my name, the rest gave fake,
And I took heat for their mistake.

I’ve done my time, I’ve paid my due,
Still walkin’ straight, still walkin’ true.
The wrongs I bore, they made me strong,
My heart still knows where I belong.

A light got smashed on a cop car,
I happened to be near that bar.
Just walking home, no crowd, no show,
But they took me — that’s how things go.

Missed my court date, my luck ran dry,
I faced the judge, no alibi.
He shook his head, said, “Son, that’s tough,”
Twenty‑six days should be enough.

I’ve done my time, I’ve paid my due,
Still walkin’ straight, still walkin’ true.
The wrongs I bore, they made me strong,
My heart still knows where I belong.

Back in the day two joints were bad,
I served my time, both young and mad!
Doing time was all I could do.
Came out the same but saw life new.

I’ve stayed a while where stories dwell,
Inside the old crowbar hotel.
I’ve done my time, I’ve paid my dues,
I've learned to sing the jailhouse Blues!

I’ve done my time, I’ve paid my due,
Still walkin’ straight, still walkin’ true.
The wrongs I bore, they made me strong,
My heart still knows where I belong.
I’ve done my time, I’ve paid my due,
Still walkin’ straight, still walkin’ true.
The wrongs I bore, they made me strong,
My heart still knows where I belong.
The wrongs I bore, they made me strong,
My heart still knows where I belong.

Strong elements of: swing and jump-blues (horn-driven, danceable feel) 
 Upbeat tempo 
humorous vibe
Male singers