Oh yeah, all right
I do believe in you more than myself
I can depend on you when I need help
So when I tell you, please understand
That I do love you, love you man to man

Oh yeah, all right
I remember oh so well when the times were bad
If I needed anything, you'd give me all you had
And when the troubles came you were by my side
You said use God as your guide my son don't you know
He's alive, He's alive

Oh yeah
But now you have gone and I'm on my own
But I realize one thing, one man is never alone
But I wish that you were here right by my side
I would love to tell you that I know
He's alive, He’s alive
Oh yeah, all right

Four Walls of Raiford

Well them four walls of Raiford, closing in on me
Doin' three to five hard labor, for armed robbery
I had two years behind, but I could not wait the time
Everytime I thought about it, well I died some more inside

And I had stripes on my back, memories that hurt
For the only time I seen sunshine is when I hit the dirt
Diggin ditches for the chain gang, sleepin in the cold
Oh lord please forgive me for I could not wait no more

And I comin' home to see you jesus
Well it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on this soldier
From the Florida-Georgia line

When they find me they must kill me
Oh jesus save my soul
I cant go back down to Raiford
I cant take that anymore

Well these last few years behind me
Oh lord, have been so sad
I fought proudly for my country when the times were bad
Now they say Im guilty, when they find me I must die
Only me and jesus know that I never stole a dime

Well when Vietnam was over there was no work here for me
I had a pretty wife awaitin and two kids I had to feed
Well Im one of americas heroes and when they shoot me down
Wont fly old glory proudly, put my medals in the ground

And I comin home to see you jesus
Well it feels so close this time
Please take mercy on this soldier
From the Florida-Georgia line

When they find me they must kill me
Oh jesus save my soul
I cant go back down to Raiford
I cant take that anymore

***NOTE***  The Four Walls of Raiford was written for Ronnie Van Zants life long friend and Body Guard, Gene Odom's brother that was serving time at Raiford. 

Mama (Afraid to Say Goodbye)

She'd wake us up early every mornin'
She'd help us say our prayers every night
She was always there to help us through the hard times
We could count on her to make everything alright

I remember swingin on the front porch
Papa said theres somethin I need to say tonight
Mamas been sick for a long time
Lets pray to God she can make it through the night

(chorus)
Mama I don't wanna say goodbye
She said wipe those tears from your eyes
Mama I don't wanna say goodbye
It was written in the heavens and the skies above
Son I gave you birth showed you all my love
I can't think of this life without you its hard to try
Mama I'm afraid to say goodbye

Now kids I've been hangin on a long time
I hate to leave this world before your grown
Remember everything that I've taught you
Remember all the good times when I'm gone

(repeat chorus)

She whispered in my ear before she passed away
Son its time to be a man ain't nothin' left to say
Jesus walked on water I know its true
When it comes time to call you home
I hope your ready too