I don't want to go to prison
I don't want to live neighborly with my neighbor
And I say my prayers at night
But the thing that really matters is that you would care for me
And I just want you to know that if you do, I shall be free
I shall be free
If you ever do want me, I shall be free
I don't want to be a traveler
I don't want a suit and tie
I don't want to eat my supper seven miles up in the sky
I don't want to be a chairman
I don't want a cellular phone
I don't want no gold in Switzerland
You are my precious stone
I'll be sitting on dead ready at the slightest nod from you
Want no kind of obligation, not one thing I have to do
I will sleep out in your yard so you will know where I will be
If you peek out of your window and see me, I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
If you ever do want me, I shall be free
I would give up my guitar
Give away my soul
Give away my fancy clothes
I would cancel my engagements
I would cut out all the shows
I'd tear up my driver's license
I would burn up my road map
I would sit down by the phone
With your picture on my lap
I would sit out by the mailbox
Waiting for the morning mail
I'd be like an anxious puppy
Who just sits and wags his tail
You won't ever catch me sleeping, honey
That I guarantee
If you ever do want me, I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
If you ever do want me, I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
And just give me half a chance
And I will give the world to you
I would be and do most anything you want me to
I will love you and protect you and provide bounty fully
I'll give you tomorrow if you give yourself to me
And whenever that may be, I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
I shall be free
If you ever do want me, I shall be free
I shall be free