I saw a picture of you, oh oh oh oh
Making pasta in your kitchen, white
That is part of your past
you've been cast out of? oh oh oh oh
Soon you're back in the light
They'll take off your chains
oh, off of the chain gang

A bad verdict beyond your control, oh oh oh oh
No phone, no tv and no glamour there, girl
Slept in your cell like a pigeon from hell, oh oh oh oh
Broke rocks on the road and baked em some pies
Soon you're out of the rain
oh, off of the chain gang

Some choices we make
you could've kept quiet, it's true
Brought you to your knees
Now I hope life is kind to you
Now you'll be getting out any day
Freedom is dear to your heart
You'll be amassing your wealth
Like right from the start

I saw a picture of you, oh oh oh oh
Those were the best recipes of my life
Like a stint in the prison was your part, oh oh oh oh
In a single life that was pulled apart
Soon you're out of the rain
Oh, Off of the chain gang