"Behind Bars" lyrics

If anybody cares to know
Where I learned to bum a smoke
Or why Folsom Prison Blues could make me cry
I keep my cards close to my chest
I got scars on my fists
'Cause I'm too quick to stand up for my pride

It don't bother me to be alone
And I feel right at home in the dark
I've spent some time
Behind bars

It ain't as bad you might think
We laughed and talked and cussed and drank
And didn't want to leave once we were in
Saw some things I can't forget
And I got friends that ain't out yet
And I stop by and see them now and then

I'm still a branded man who likes a cover band
And a shot of Maker's Mark
I've spent some time
Behind bars

I shot the bull, killed some time
Drowned some memories till they died
Confessed my soul to strangers
I've never met a stranger
When I was free to go, all I could say
Was "Set 'em up, Joe"
When I go there, man, I go there hard
I've spent some time
Behind bars

You can see my history
It's tattooed all over me
If you know what you're looking for
I'll admit, it's tough sometimes
To walk a straight and narrow line
Instead of walking through those swinging doors

If you think I'm what you need
You need to know before I steal your heart
I've spent some time
Behind bars