The Ballad Of John & Jane Doe

He grew up so fast, always planning his escape
He was being followed by the shadow of his fate
They called him John, he was dropped off at the lost and found
Now he is a runaway, moving from town to town

Her mom and dad, they were both locked up in jail
Jane felt so alone, and grandma was so frail
The welfare checks and grandma's prayers kept them alive
Now that grandma's gone, Jane walks the streets at night

Yes, the circle is unbroken, in the sweet by and by
Yes, the circle is unbroken, just not for John and Jane tonight

Jane met John, on the corner by the liquor store
They were both looking and needing something more
She got in his car, and as they drove around
These two lonely souls, knew what they had found

They drove back to that same liquor store
Jane was at the wheel, as John opened his door
He came running back, with a bag full of cash
Now they're running down the road, and there's no turning back

Yes, the circle is unbroken, in the sweet by and by
Yes, the circle is unbroken, just not for John and Jane tonight
Just not for John and Jane Doe tonight