I heard the judge ask the jury, "which one's the one to go?" And I heard 'em say my name and why I'll never know They unchained my feet, they unshackled my hands And they let me go instead of that innocent man I've got a second chance I'm gonna make it count Make my way out west Maybe head down south Live a life of a pardoned man Believing in things I don't understand Well the guilt hangs twice as heavy when it's followed by a surprise I'd surrendered, I was ready to give up and do my time I did not know his name, did not know why he was there But on this side of forgiveness we both have our cross to bear I've got a second chance I'm gonna make it count Make my way out west Maybe head down south Live a life of a pardoned man Believing in things I don't understand Well I know that I am free cause they did not like his kind But the man who preaches peace is always looking for a fight And now I must go on, always knowin' that I'm bound To try to make the best of this freedom I have found I've got a second chance I'm gonna make it count Make my way out west Maybe head down south Live a life of a pardoned man Believing in things I don't understand