Like a bird on a wire Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
Like a fish on a hook Like a knight from an old fashioned book
I have saved all my ribbons with thee

And if I have been unkind I hope that you will just let it go by
And if I have been untrue I hope you know it was never to you

Like a baby stillborn Like a beast with his horn
I have torn everyone who reached out for me

But I swear by this song
By all I have done wrong
I'll make it all up to you

I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch
He called out to me " Don't ask for so much "
And a young man leaning on his darkened door
He cried out to me " Hey, why not ask for more "

Like a bird on a wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free


Other Johnny Cash Lyrics:

1. Folsom Prison Blues Lyrics

2. I Walk the Line Lyrics

3. Hurt Lyrics

4. Ring Of Fire Lyrics

5. A Boy Named Sue Lyrics

6. Man In Black Lyrics

7. Get Rhythm Lyrics

8. Big River Lyrics

9. Jackson Lyrics

10. Sunday Morning Coming Down Lyrics