[Verse 1]
Busted flat in Baton Rouge and headin' for a train
Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans
Bobby phoned the diesel down just before it rained
Took us all the way to New Orleans
I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana
I was blowing sad while Bobby sang the blues
With them windshield wipers slappin' time and Bobby clapping hands
We finally sang of every song that driver knew

[Chorus]
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose
Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free
Feelin' good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
Feelin' good was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee

[Verse 2]
From the coal minеs of Kentucky to the California sun
Bobby shared thе secrets of my soul
Standin' right beside me, Lord, through everything I done
Every night, she kept me from the cold
Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord, I let it slip away
Lookin' for the home I hope she'll find
And I'd trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday
Holdin' Bobby's body next to mine
[Chorus]
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose
Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free
Feelin' good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
Buddy, that was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee