Me and Bobby McGee

Lyrics By: Kristofferson/Foster Music By: Kristofferson/Foster

Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waiting for a train Feeling nearly faded as my jeans Bobby flagged a diesel down just before it rained Took us all the way to New Orleans Well I took my harp on out of my dirty red bandana Blowin' sad while Bobby sang the blues Windshield wipers slapping time Holding Bobby's hand in mine We finallly sang near every song that driver knew

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose Freedom ain't worth nothing but it's free Feeling good was easy Lord when Bobby sang the blues Feeling good was good enough for me Good enough for me and Bobby McGee

From the coal mines of Kentucky to the California sun Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Standing right beside me Lord in everything I done Bobby's body kept me from the cold Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord I let her slip her away Looking for that home I hope she'll find And I'll trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday To be holding Bobby's body close to mine