Merle Haggard — My Hands Are Tied

[Verse 1] She came here to see me today in prison where I have to stay But this time she came here to tell me goodbye Pretending that I understood, I held back the tears best I could But I know that she knew I wanted to cry [Chorus] 'Cause my hands are tied I'm locked here inside I want her, I need her, I love her But my hands are tied [Verse 2] Her visits kept my world alive, our love found a way to survive But now it's all over, I've lost her for good She waited with arms open wide till somebody else stepped inside But I know she waited as long as she could [Chorus] 'Cause my hands are tied I'm locked here inside I want her, I need her, I love her But my hands are tied