Taking The Rap

Lyrics: Robert Hunter
Music: Jim Lauderdale

I saw your picture in the paper
Glad to see you're doing well
Read all about your latest caper
Sitting in my prison cell

I took the rap and don't regret it
I'm going nowhere anyway
Don't owe me nothing, just forget it
Glad to help a friend, what can I say

I'm taking the rap, I got no bone
I'm taking the rap alone
While you run free thanks to me
This private prison is my home

It's got no sunrise, it's got no sunset
No stars or moon, and no door
In its favor, it's got brand new bars
And it's clean enough to eat off the floor

I always knew I would end up here
Got no education or degree
There's no future, or anything near
For children of the projects like me

I don't much mind losing my freedom
Don't need to scrounge to eat, like I said
Only got to learn one rule of thumb
Keep your mouth shut and make your own bed

I'm taking the rap, I got no bone
I'm taking the rap alone
While you run free thanks to me
This private prison is my home

I'm taking the rap, I got no bone
I'm taking the rap alone
I'm taking the rap alone

I'm taking the rap alone