Life in Prison - Rehearsal Version - Takes 3 & 4 - Gram Parsons Vocal

The jury found the verdict first degree
 They swore I planned her death to be
 I prayed they'd sentence me to die
 But they wanted me to live and I know why
 And I'll do life in prison
 For the wrongs I've done
 And I pray every night for death to come
 My life will be a burden every day
 If I could die
 My pain might go away
 With trembling hands I took my darling's life
 Because I loved her more than life
 My love for her will last a long, long time
 But I'd rather die than live to lose my mind
 And I'll do life in prison
 For the wrongs I've done
 And I pray every night for death to come
 My life will be a burden every day
 If I could die
 My pain might go away
 If I could die
 My pain might go away