The Real Secret Of Kris Kristofferson Lyrics - Singles - Alan Charles Stewart

The Real Secret of Kris Kristofferson 

1. 

so here's the real secret of Kris Kristofferson 

as revealed by one Bobby McGee (tell the story) 

"well, I've never stood right by his side 

or been to Baton Rouge you see 

and I never thumbed a diesel down 

just before it rained 

and if I'd wanted New Orleans 

(why) I would've hopped down there in a plane 

CHORUS 

say Kris Kristofferson 

I'd love to share your pain 

but if I'd wanted New Orleans 

I would've hopped a plane 

2. 

no I never stood beside him 

near those black Kentucky mines 

or ever been to California 

where the sun forever shines 

it's a shame about Salinas though 

or better still Carmel 

to fall in love and settle there 

would have suit me rather well 

CHORUS 

tell me Kris Kristofferson 

why Salinas not Carmel 

to fall in love and settle there 

would've suit me rather well 

3. 

and if you think I saw his old harpoon 

wrapped up in a dirty bandana 

I'll have you know I'm a Christian girl 

not long from Indiana 

why would I ever want to sing the blues 

to the rhythm of a wiper blade 

I'd sooner hum my John Denver songs 

so I would not feel so afraid 

CHORUS 

please Kris Kristofferson 

don't give me no wiper blades 

I'd sooner be singin my Anne Murray tunes 

if it's all the same 

INSTRU-MENTAL VERSE 

4. 

I feel a wee bit sorry though 

I never heard him blowin sad 

but I guess I could've used a key change 

if it was the only harp he had 

yeah I could have stood beside him 

shared the secrets of his soul 

I could've stood him a motel room 

just to keep him from the cold 

CHORUS 

sorry Kris Kristofferson 

about the secrets of your soul 

I guess I could've stood you a motel room 

just to keep you from the cold 

5. 

he said freedom's just another word 

for nothing left to lose 

but I don't think he really meant it 

cos we've all got to pay our dues 

to earn the right to make our place 

but are we ever really free 

and maybe right there you just heard the real secret 

of Mr Kris and Bobby McGee 

CHORUS 

say Kris Kristofferson 

are we ever really free 

maybe right there we'll find the real secret 

of you and Bobby McGee 

END CHORUSES 

Mr Kris Kristofferson 

don't you feel so bad 

cos you know I was the best friend 

that you never had 

But hey Kris Kristofferson 

don't you feel so bad 

cos you know I was the best goddamned friend 

that you never, never, never 

that you never had"