by Johnny Cash. . Well, I left my motel room, down at the Starkville Motel,. The town had gone to sleep and I was feelin' fairly well.. I strolled along the sidewalk 'neath the sweet magnolia trees;.
So you gave up all between us for a glamorous career. And with all your talent, you should be the big star of the year. Then you'll be public property, so, I release my claim to you.
After seven years behind these bars together. I'll miss you more than a brother when you go when you go. If only I had not tried to escape. They'd barred me with you I know yes I know.
San Quentin you've been living hell to me. You've galled at me since 1963. I've seen them come and go and I've seen them die. And long ago I stopped asking why.