Le pénitencier

The gates of the penitentiary
Will soon close
And that's where I'll end my life
Like other guys have done
For me, my mother gave
Her wedding dress
Can you ever forgive me
I made you cry too much
The sun isn't made for us
It's at night that we can cheat
You who lost everything tonight
Tomorrow you can win
Oh mothers, listen to me
Never let your boys
Wander the streets alone at night
They'll end up in prison straight away
You, the girl who loved me
I made you cry too much
The tears of shame you shed
Must be forgotten
The gates of the penitentiary
Will soon close
And that's where I'll end my life
Like other guys have done