I never woulda hitch-hiked to Birmingham
If it hadn't been for love
I never woulda caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
I never woulda run through the blindin' rain
Without one dollar to my name
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for loveI never woulda seen the trouble that I'm in
If it hadn't been for love
Woulda been gone like a wayward wind
If it hadn't been for love
Nobody knows it better than me
I wouldn't be wishing I was free
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for loveFour cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord have mercy on my soulFour cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord have mercy on my soul
Songwriters
MICHAEL JAMES HENDERSON, CHRIS STAPLETONPublished by
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