The Drifter’s Escape

[Verse 1] "Oh, help me in my weakness" I heard the drifter say As they carried him from the court room And were taking him away Well, my trip hasn't been a pleasant one And my time it isn't long And I still do not know What is was that I've done wrong [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 2] Well, the judge, he cast his robe aside A tear came to his eye "Well, you fail to understand," he said "Why must you even try?" Outside, the crowd was stirring You could hear it from the door Inside, the judge was stepping down While the jury cried for more Cried for more, cried for more Hey, you better leave that boy's soul alone [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 3] Oh, stop that passing the jury Grab me a tendon and me a nurse Oh, the trial was bad enough Yes, but this is ten times worse Just then bolt of lightning Showed the court house out of shape And while everybody knelt to pray The drifter made his escape The drifter did his escape [Outro] Yeah So long