I saw your picture in the paper Glad to see you're doing well Read all about your latest caper Sitting in my prison cell
I took the rap and don't regret it I'm going nowhere anyway Don't owe me nothing, just forget it Glad to help a friend, what can I say
I'm taking the rap, I got no bone I'm taking the rap alone While you run free thanks to me This private prison is my home
It's got no sunrise, it's got no sunset No stars or moon, and no door In its favor, it's got brand new bars And it's clean enough to eat off the floor
I always knew I would end up here Got no education or degree There's no future, or anything near For children of the projects like me
I don't much mind losing my freedom Don't need to scrounge to eat, like I said Only got to learn one rule of thumb Keep your mouth shut and make your own bed
I'm taking the rap, I got no bone I'm taking the rap alone While you run free thanks to me This private prison is my home
I'm taking the rap, I got no bone I'm taking the rap alone I'm taking the rap alone