So the story goes
This is a tale that must be told
For what could be your destiny
You never know

I never meant to be here
I never even tried
But until you know 
When you’re lost and down
 [bad word] to trouble in time 

It was a cold December
rip city night
In a steel toe rage
Made a big mistake
Now I’ll be doing time

I [bad word] with the order
I [bad word] out of time
Now for me there is no quarter
I don’t want to be here
I don’t want to die

Serving 30 years to life
What I did I can’t deny
Now the sorrow in my heart will never fade

I remember it so well
The night I sent that boy to [bad word] 
Lord, I’m sorry for the error of my ways

They sent me on a mission
Out to earn my stripes
Should have known [bad word] well 
When the curb stomp fell
Things would never be right

I [bad word] with the order
I [bad word] out of time
Now for me there is no quarter
I don’t want to be here
How many nights I've cried

Serving 30 years to life
What I did I can’t deny
Now the sorrow in my heart will never fade

I remember it so well
The night I sent that boy to [bad word] 
Lord, I’m sorry for the error of my ways

‘Cause now I know
Now I know
I was wrong and I can’t let this go

I know
Now I know
I am sorry
What a wretched soul
What a big mistake

Now I’m growing old
18 years or more to go
I waste way in this cage
I’m all alone 

That’s how the story goes
This is a tale that must be told
For what could be 
Your destiny
You never know

‘Cause when [bad word] with the order
You’re [bad word] out of time
Now for me there is no quarter
I didn’t want to be here
I don’t want to die

Serving 30 years to life
What I did I can’t deny
Now the sorrow in my heart will never fade

My regret I know it well
But it’s too late to save myself
Lord, I'm sorry for the error of my ways

So the story goes
This is a tale that must be told
For the sorrow in my heart will never fade

So the story goes
This is a tale that must be told
Yes I’m sorry for the error of my ways