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 movin' 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 lookin' and needin' somethin' 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
