Low-light moonlight comes through my window
But these steel bars spoil the view
You know that jailer thinks I'm guilty
He don't know that I'm passing through

Ain't no service in this prison
Ain't no women I can see
Doin' my time now, I been waiting
For that jailer, set me free

Lord that jailer, walks around here
Like he owns my very soul
You know that jailer's got the key
Be so easy, let me go