Been Doin' Time Songtext

von Demolition String Band

If I could leave in the morning, I'd leave without warning
I'd make a break and I'd be free of shackles that entwine
If I could leave in the evenin', I'd leave without greving
Escape the daily chain gang where I been doing time
Walkin' down these city streets, I can't see the sky
Buildings crowding out the light of day
People pushin' pas me, I've got no room to breath
And I'm o fa mind to turn and run away
Came here six years ago, and wonder why I ever did
Not much to show but heartaches, bills and pain
And a city boy I have to beg to spend some time with me
Then he lies in another's arms again
So excuse me if I seem distracted when we're in the car
Passing outbound runway 25
The friendly skies, the open road, its all the same to me
'Cause until I'm gone I'm only half alive