[Verse 1]
Well, them four walls of Raiford, closing in on me
Doin' three to five hard labor, for armed robbery
I had two years behind me, but I could not wait the time
Every time I thought about it, well, I died some more inside

And I had stripes on my back, memories that hurt
For, the only time I seen sunshine is when I went to work
Diggin' ditches for the chain gang, sleepin' in "the hole"
Oh Lord, please forgive me, for I could not wait parole

[Chorus]
And I'm comin' home to see you, Jesus
Well, it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on a soldier
From the Florida-Georgia line
When they find me, they must kill me
Oh Jesus, save my soul
I can't go back down to Raiford
I can't take that anymore

[Verse 2]
Well, these last few years behind me
Oh Lord, have been so sad
I fought proudly for my country when the times were bad
Now they say I'm guilty, when they find me I must die
Only me and Jesus know that I never stole a dime
Well, when Vietnam was over, there was no work here for me
I had a pretty wife awaitin' and two kids I had to feed
Well I'm one of America's heroes and when they shoot me down
Won't you fly Old Glory proudly, put my medals in the ground

[Chorus]
And I'm comin' home to see you, Jesus
Well, it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on a soldier
From the Florida-Georgia line
When they find me, they must kill me
Oh Jesus, save my soul
I can't go back down to Raiford
I can't take that anymore