Lyrics How Much Does It Cost - Willie Nelson

How much does it cost, to be free?
Free from the heartache, still living in me?
I've given my heart, my soul, and my mind
How can I pay up, and quit, doing time?
And why, am I always trying, to make it alright?
'Cause I'm a songwriter, and always, will be
But how much does it cost, to be free?

There are three sides, to every story
You got yours, mine, and the truth
But don't worry about it
It will all come out, in the wash
Maybe, I'll write another hit song
Then we can all three, sing along
The one thing, is now clear, to me
It will cost way too much, to be free

How much does it cost, to be free?
Free from the heartache still living, in me?
I'vе given my heart, my soul, and my mind
How can I pay up, and quit doing time?
Why am I always trying, to makе it alright?
'Cause I'm a songwriter, and always, will be
But how much does it cost, to be free?

Ol' Woody said, "How much does all of this cost?"
I'll pay for it all, what the heck
And, oh, by the way, you take a check?"

How much does it cost, to be free?
Free from the heartache, still living in me?
I've given my heart, my soul, and my mind
How can I pay up, and quit doing time?
And why am I always trying, to make it alright?
'Cause I'm a songwriter, and always will be
But how much does it cost, to be free?

How much does it cost, to be free?