Christmas In Prison Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Bleeb 

Cover art for Christmas In Prison lyrics by John Prine

Wanna know why John Prine is one of the greatest song writers? Right here:

"The search light in the big yard Swings round with the gun And spotlights the snowflakes Like the dust in the sun."

It's perfect. No disrespect, but I bet it took a while to get that line just right.