The Real Secret of Kris Kristofferson 1.
so here's the real secret of Kris Kristofferson
as revealed by one Bobby McGee (tell the story)
"well, I've never stood right by his side
or been to Baton Rouge you see
and I never thumbed a diesel down
just before it rained
and if I'd wanted New Orleans
(why) I would've hopped down there in a plane CHORUS say Kris Kristofferson
I'd love to share your pain
but if I'd wanted New Orleans
I would've hopped a plane 2.
no I never stood beside him
near those black Kentucky mines
or ever been to California
where the sun forever shines
it's a shame about Salinas though
or better still Carmel
to fall in love and settle there
would have suit me rather well CHORUS tell me Kris Kristofferson
why Salinas not Carmel
to fall in love and settle there
would've suit me rather well 3.
and if you think I saw his old harpoon
wrapped up in a dirty bandana
I'll have you know I'm a Christian girl
not long from Indiana
why would I ever want to sing the blues
to the rhythm of a wiper blade
I'd sooner hum my John Denver songs
so I would not feel so afraid CHORUS please Kris Kristofferson
don't give me no wiper blades
I'd sooner be singin my Anne Murray tunes
if it's all the same INSTRU-MENTAL VERSE 4.
I feel a wee bit sorry though
I never heard him blowin sad
but I guess I could've used a key change
if it was the only harp he had
yeah I could have stood beside him
shared the secrets of his soul
I could've stood him a motel room
just to keep him from the cold CHORUS sorry Kris Kristofferson
about the secrets of your soul
I guess I could've stood you a motel room
just to keep you from the cold 5.
he said freedom's just another word
for nothing left to lose
but I don't think he really meant it
cos we've all got to pay our dues
to earn the right to make our place
but are we ever really free
and maybe right there you just heard the real secret
of Mr Kris and Bobby McGee CHORUS say Kris Kristofferson
are we ever really free
maybe right there we'll find the real secret
of you and Bobby McGee END CHORUSES Mr Kris Kristofferson
don't you feel so bad
cos you know I was the best friend
that you never had But hey Kris Kristofferson
don't you feel so bad
cos you know I was the best goddamned friend
that you never, never, never
that you never had"