Lyrics

You were tried by a jury
For breaking my heart
I pleaded to the Judge
You were guilty from the start
But the verdict had been reached
My objection overruled
You were cleared of all charges
While I was sentenced to the blues

My heart's been confined
My name's been shamed
You may know my dilemma
But you can't feel my pain
Everyone knows my story
When the blues made front page news
Headline read, "Woman goes free,
While man is sentenced to the blues"

My mother had warned me
Time after time
She told me you'd only
Cheat, sneak and lie
"Do you hear what I'm sayin'
Better listen up boy, don?t be a fool
She won't bring you happiness
She'll only bring you the blues"

Memories won't free me
Loneliness won't leave
There's no parole from this prison
And you can't break free
It ain't fair, woman
They should lock you up for what you do
Why is it you're free to love
While I've been sentenced to the blues?