Lyrics:

The judge he said of an innocent man
Give him ten long years, ten long years
With a wig on his head and a gavel in his hand
Give him ten long years, ten long years
Chorus (after each verse):They say “Come!” and they say “Go!”
One more night and then it's tomorrow
Serving time for another man's crime
Ten long years
Protected by the arm of the law
Give him ten long years, ten long years
The sins of the rich and the trials of the poor
Give him ten long years, ten long years

When justice lies in the hands of a fool
Give him ten long years, ten long years
It sows the seed of doubt in his soul
Give him ten long years, ten long years

(repeat first verse)