In the ??? jail house, I'se expectin' a fine.
Looked through the door, no friend could I find.
*It's* no matter, Lord, I know,

Sun gonna shine in my door some day.
Standin' 'round here hungry, ain't got a dime.
Look like my friends ought to come see me some time.

*It's* no matter, Lord, I know,
Sun gonna shine in my door some day.
Me and my buddy, got thick and thin.

My buddy got away, but I got in.
*It's* no matter, Lord, I know,
Sun gonna shine in my door some day.

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Lord.
Used to be your regular, now *I'm/I've* got to be your dog.
*It's* no matter, Lord, I know,

Sun gonna shine in my door some day.