Hay, Colin - Prison Time Lyrics






Nothing left and nothing came
Woke up this morning calling out your name
The more things change the more they stay the same
Like dodging rocks in the pouring rain

I wanna know, are you doing well?
’cause baby from this distance it’s hard to tell
I wanna know, did you let it go?
’cause I can’t stop my mind from doin’ prison time

Someone left someone blamed
Stuck in the middle of a hurricane
The more I lost seemed like the more I gained
But still I have to ask you to explain

I wanna know, did you take a chance?
Or did you stay a victim of circumstance
I wanna know, did you find the door?
’cause I can’t stop my mind from doin’ prison time

Nothing’s black and nothing’s white
I hear echoes of your footsteps in the dead of night
No one is wrong and no one’s right
I’m in the ring but I don’t want to fight

I wanna know, are you doing well?
’cause baby from this distance it’s hard to tell
I wanna know, did you let it go?
’cause I can’t stop my mind from doin’ prison time

I wanna know I wanna know I wanna know
I wanna know I wanna know I wanna know...





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  1. T.... ....

    That would be a custom Maton guitar that he is playing. Great guitars out of Australia. Sounds wonderful in that rich open tuning.

  2. T.... R....

    I wasn’t a particular fan of Men at Work but I have to say I am really appreciating Colin Hay. In my opinion he is so much better as a solo singer/songwriter/guitarist than his Men at Work days. Love it.

  3. r.... ....

    Lucky guitar. Wish someone loved me this much.

  4. S.... W....

    This is so great. Really beautiful!

  5. p.... k....

    I came late to the table, but I’m really enjoying exploring the wealth of work the you have produced over many years. Brilliant!!

  6. M.... M....

    So so beautiful!

  7. p.... ....

    Can still write a killer songs, I think Colin Hay is a unique talent.

  8. T.... A....

    Colin love your music Top MAN

  9. A.... S....

    The Harmony between the Guitar and his outstanding voice is unique.

  10. S.... R....

    beautiful song, very similar chords to paris sunrise by ben harper.
    one of my all time favourites

  11. T.... S....

    Who are the idiots that voted thumbs down?

  12. A.... ....

    Sounds great man! Beautiful acoustic tone, nicely played, a good story and defiantly one I like to share with fellow musicians & fans alike. Bravo Colin!

  13. F.... P....

    His shirts never fail to please me.

    F.... P....

    Frank Philpott Right?! ☺️

  14. B.... W....

    Colin, you are a legend in your own time

  15. C.... C....

    Does anyone know is this in DADGAD?

    C.... C....

    Yes, it is.

  16. R.... M....

    Who are the 3 deaf mutes that didn't like this ?

    R.... M....

    Rick Martyn fuck them, they don’t matter mate.

  17. A.... R....

    man at work and works at his best

  18. a.... ....

    His guitar skills have become so fricking good thru the years. Don't forget about his songwriting.

    a.... ....

    Yes, both!!!

    a.... ....

    And singing voice.

  19. M.... M....

    Love the sound of the droning string. Open tuning I assume.

    M.... M....

    I'm guessing DADGAD.

    M.... M....

    It is also referred to as Celtic DADGAD tuning. Drop the high A down to an F# and than you have another great open tuning to play Little Martha or a host of blues tunes too.

  20. p.... ....

    So beautiful, colin is one of a kind.

    p.... ....

    What a lovely man he is also gifted

  21. b.... ....

    Top class

  22. B.... S....

    Good lord, is that beautiful. Finally, a song written by you that's in my vocal range, but I don't think I play the guitar parts anywhere near your artistry.

    B.... S....

    It's no shame not being able to replicate what mr. Hay does here though. He has one of the tastiest and smoothest styles of playing guitar I've ever heard. In the same boat as you, as in I can sing some of his songs but the guitar? Forget about it.

  23. D.... V....

    Captivating.

  24. P.... J....

    To the complete idiot who gave a thumbs down, I hope your mouth heals over and your arse craps a hedgehog.....

  25. D.... N....

    No thumbs down, keep it that way. Much respect to Colin Hay. Loved your music since "Cargo" 1983.

  26. S.... ....

    I like the song and the guy's shirt.

    S.... ....

    The song is in open D and the shirt is Paisley.

    S.... ....

    And the "guy" is COLIN HAY

  27. e.... b....

    what a guitar , nice you are the one to play it

  28. A.... T....

    I love you Colin! You are truly special!

  29. l.... ....

    There are only so many people who can pick up a guitar and make it come to life. This man is one of the very best.

    l.... ....

    Absolutely correct! Underrated! One of the very very very best!

  30. G.... M....

    Dodging rocks in the pouring rain? brilliant :-)

  31. S.... V....

    Loved this piece. simple thoughts and hope you are doing well. Was he thinking about her coming or leaving?

  32. P.... M....

    this is great!

  33. l.... t....

    mule sez---pick up a string box and dig in your mind--let the fingers speak for your soul

  34. C.... P....

    First in for a comment! Colin always plays such beautiful resonant guitars. I love his style of playing. Just makes you want to pick up a guitar and play. Does anyone know what type of guitar this is?

    C.... P....

    it's a Maton.

    C.... P....

    http://maton.com.au/artists/colin-hay

    C.... P....

    Chris, it's not the guitar. It's the tuning and your soulful expression. Try vamping on D

    C.... P....

    Open tuning?

    C.... P....

    @RaySpainPlayer Try DADGAD. The whole guitar opens up.