Joanna Song Lyrics and Chords by Vernon Oxford
Joanna
Recorded by Vernon Oxford
Recorded by Jack Lee Liston
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The clock on the night stand said
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quarter past two
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God my Joanna what'
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s happened to you
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trembling silence she
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starred at the wall
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she finally spoke it made
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no sense at
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all
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I piece together the
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story she told
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all became clearer it
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began to unfold
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see her in prison
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I can't stand the pain
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made the decision that
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I'd take th
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Now the jury said guilty and that
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now I must pay
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judge that passed sentence said
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life and a day
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life and a day that'
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s forever to spend
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loving Joanna I'
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m guilty a
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cell that I'm in measure
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s 4 by 8 feet
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floor walls and ceiling are
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made of concrete
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anna's last lette
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r I read everyday
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s been over two years now tha
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t she passe
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m still here in priso
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n with life and
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Joanna?
- The song Joanna was sang by Vernon Oxford.
Who is Vernon Oxford?
- Vernon Oxford (born June 8, 1941, Rogers, Arkansas) is an American country music singer and guitarist.
