Lyrics:

There I was a standin' on the corner, watchin' all the shittin' go down
Then the man comes, says 'You're gonna take a ride downtown!'
I told him 'You can't make me talk!', he says 'I know someone who can!'
I tried to hold out, but they put me on the witness stand

I am too old to cry, I am too young to die, oh, save me from the witness stand

Lawyers on the left and gangsters to the right, no way I can please 'em all
I tried to hold out, but my back is up against the wall

I am too old to cry, I am too young to die, it's 'cause I'm burnin' on the witness stand

So I tried to cop a plea, I begged for them to let me slide
They took the chains off, but now I'm being crucified

I am too old to cry, I am too young to die, Lord, save me from the witness stand