"Behind Bars" lyrics - ASHLEY MCBRYDE

If anybody cares to know where I learned to bum a smoke
And why "Folsom Prison Blues" could make me cry
I keep my cards close to my chest, I got scars on my fists
'Cause I'm too quick to stand up for my pride

[Refrain:]
It don't bother me to be alone and I feel right at home in the dark
I've spent some time behind bars

It ain't as bad as you might think, we laughed and talked, and cussed and drank
And didn't wanna leave once we were in
Saw some things I can't forget, and I got friends that ain't out yet
And I stop by and see them now and then

[Refrain:]
I'm still a branded man who likes a cover band and a shot of Maker's Mark
I've spent some time behind bars

[Bridge:]
I shot the bull, I killed some time
Drowned some memories 'til they died
Confessed my soul to strangers
I've never met a stranger
When I was free to go
All I could say was, "Set 'em up, Joe"
When I go there, man, I go there hard
I've spent some time behind bars
(Ooh-ooh)

You can see my history is tattooed all over me
If you know what you're looking for
I'll admit it's tough sometimes to walk a straight and narrow line
Instead of walking through those swinging doors

[Refrain:]
If you think I'm what you need, you need to know before I steal your heart
I've spent some time behind bars

[Outro:]
I've spent some time behind bars