I have wounds from betrayals I have to get this bandage off I walk over dead bodies Over your plantation Up to your floor To those informed I have the names of those involved Oh Sonny, you're my own Sonny
Light shines through bars Even if the doorways closed I've never been bitter And there's no one else I'd rather have as mine While I'm among those arrested Because I have the name of those involved Oh Sonny, you're my own Sonny
You've got to take my word As your father did Put the cards on the table And promise me you'll never Take your walking shoes off Or the clothes you're sleeping in Before you've taken care of those involved Oh Sonny, you're my own Sonny
Put your hand on the window Before you leave Say your last goodbye Now that you get what's written In this letter All the names of those involved Oh, Sonny