How Much Does It Cost

[Chorus] 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? [Verse 1] 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 [Chorus] 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? [Verse 2] 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?” [Chorus] 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?