I served for the crown and I served for the law,
Now I'm serving the time I am due.
I took a man's life under the direction of war,
That's not the life I'm serving time for.
I k**ed a man as a hangman employed,
That's not the innocent life I destroyed.
No I brawled under alcohol, I fought with fist and tooth.
I cut a figure both frenzied and uncouth.
I deeply regret all events that did pa**.
I k**ed a man wi' a broken gla**.