My old man, he put me in jail, it's hard My old man, he put me in jail, it's hard Where the doors are locked and barred With a big, long chain tied to the floor Damn his soul, I'm weak and I'm poor These are hard times, for sure
My darlin' forgot my name, it's hard My darlin' forgot my name, it's hard I was dealt the losin' card Once she came to visit me Turned away, fast as can be These are hard times, for sure
I stole myself some rope today, it's hard I stole myself some rope today, it's hard My body, I'll discard And then my soul will fly away Where It'll go, I don't dare to say These are hard times, for sure