Nine Pound Steel

Through these bars I see the sun
I'm here because the wrong I've done
My woman's needs made me ashamed
I stole from her when I shoulda stood up like a man
You see, I've got to say good morning to a nine pound steel
Listen to me now
They got me workin' like a slave
Payin' for my mistakes
I know someday I'll be free
Please, darlin', oh honey, wait for me
I've got to say good morning to a nine pound steel
Good morning to that old nine pound steel
This old jail is so cold
I need you, darlin', I need your love more and more
I know someday, someday I'll be free
Please, darlin', oh honey, wait for me
Until I lay down this old nine, nine pound, nine pound steel
It's so hard sometimes
Listen to me, honey
I'm comin' home, wait for me
I'm comin' home