Em D They came for him one winter's night. Em D Arrested, he was bound. Em D They said ther'd been a robbery, C D Em his psitol had been found.
Em G They marched him to the station house, Em D he waited for the dawn. Em G And as they led him to the dock, D Em he knew that he'd been wronged. C D Em D "You stand accused of robbery", G D Em D he heard the bailiff say. C D Em D He knew without an alibi, G D Bm D tomorrow's light would mourn his freedom.
Em G D Em Over the hills and far away, D G C D for ten long years he'll count the days. Em G D Em Over the mountains and the seas, D G C D a prisoner's life for him there'll be.
