WILD AND FREE (Gabe Zander/BMI) 1998

(Uptempo Hillbilly Breakdown Beat)

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Well, one night I was poundin' beer, down the local bar.
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A cop walked in, to all's dismay and asked me for my card.
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"Who needs a card" was what I said; my childish reply.
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"I'm wild and free; my spirit's soarin' high."

Well, the copper then got mighty pissed, and he sprayed me with some maice.
Blinded, I was furious, so I clocked him in the face.
Then he grabbed me by the arm and shoved me against the bar,
And said "Wild and free? Boy, who do you think you are?"

(breaks)

Well, then the pig pulled out his club, and he beat me blue and black,
Dragged me outside to his car and shoved me in the back.
Then he drove me to the station, where I was stripped to shame.
"I was wild and free, and now I lie in chains."

Well, the night in jail was rough; I had to sleep without a sheet.
They made me cut the laces from the boots upon my feet.
One thought echoed through my mind that kept me movin' on:
"I'll be wild and free again before too long."

(breaks)

Well, I went to court; that worthless Public Defender had my case.
The jury saw nothing but purple hair and piercings on my face.
The judge said "Now, what've you got to say, before I hand your sentence down?"
I said "I'm Wild and Free; you'll never bring me down."

Well, the gavel fell; I was sentenced; three to seven for assault.
I'd filled myself with poison, so I guess it was my fault.
Let this be a lesson to the young, the wild, the free:
You don't need to be stupid; don't end up like me.

You don't need to be stupid; don't end up like me.