[Instrumental intro] [Verse] I guess I had maybe too much whiskey Seemed a good idea at the time Then I tried something stupid and risky got caught at the scene of the crime So I’m locked up here in prison With fellas who are surly and mean They’re ugly and crude and spit in my food But they make sure I stay clean [Chorus] Now I’m droppin the soap on purpose Or pretendin’ my shoes need tied I’m like a clown car in the circus How did all those guys get inside [Instrumental] [Verse] Now I’ve never been a handsome man The ladies didn’t seem to mind But the guys in here call me “Suzanne” And say I’m kinda cute from behind I used to fight ‘em real damn hard But a man can only take so much pain So it’s straight to the shower from the prison yard Where I count the holes in the drain [Chorus] Now I’m droppin the soap on purpose Takin’ cowboys on a real wild ride I’m treatin’ it like public service Cause I ain’t got no place to hide [Instrumental fill] [Verse] Iron bars do not a prison make It’s the guards with guns and attitude I wish someone would send me a cake With a hacksaw or even some lube [Chorus] I’m droppin’ the soap on purpose But I still got a little bit of pride I won’t give another man service ‘less he makes me his jailhouse bride I’m droppin the soap on purpose Doin' everyone's hard time I'm droppin the soap on purpose And the punishment fits more than my crime [Instrumental outro] [end]
