After seven years behind these bars together
I'll miss you more than a brother when you go when you go
If only I had not tried to escape
They'd barred me with you I know yes I know
Won't you tell the folks back home I'll soon be coming
And don't let them know I never will be free be free
Sometimes write and tell me how they're doing
And send a picture of mother back to me
Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand
And send a picture of mother if you can
I 'm happy for you that you got your fre edom
B ut stay with me just anothe r minute or so or so
A fter all this sweating blood togeth er
W ho'll be my fighting partner when you go when you go
T he hardest time will be on Sund ay morning
C hurch bells will ring on He aven Hill Heaven Hil l
P lease ask Reverend Garrett to pray for me
A nd send a picture of mother if you will
S ay hello to Dad and shake his po or hardworking hand
A nd send a picture of mother if you can