Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song 21 Years , by - Woody Guthrie. Release date: 05.11.2019
Song language: English
21 Years |
| I hear that train blow, babe |
| She’ll be here on time |
| To take me to prison |
| To serve out my time |
| Look down that railroad |
| Far as you can see |
| Keep right on wavin' your farewell to me |
| Six months have gone by, babe |
| I wished I was dead |
| Dirty old jailhouse with a floor for a bed |
| It’s raining, it’s hailing, the moon gives no light |
| Baby, please tell me why you never cry |
| I’ve counted the days, babe |
| I’ve counted the nights |
| Counted the minutes |
| I’ve counted the lights |
| Counted the footsteps |
| Counted the stars |
| I’ve counted a million of these prison bars |
| I counted on you, babe, to give me break |
| I guess you forgot, babe, I’m here for your sake |
| You know who’s guilty, you know it too well |
| But I’d rot in this jailhouse before I would tell |
| Oh go beg that governor, babe, on your sweet soul |
| If you can’t get a pardon, try to get a parole |
| If I had that governor, or the governor’s got me |
| Before Tuesday morning, that governor’d be free |
| Come all you young fellows, with a heart brave and true |
| Don’t bet on a woman, you’re beat if you do |
| Don’t bet on a woman, if she’s the wrong kind |
| Twenty-one years, babe, is a mighty long time |