dear madison i hope you know   that i'd start a war to free your smile   i'd gladly stand and demand of a thousand red coats   give me freedom or take my life      so come with me and we'll be free on our own   take my hand and we'll be fine      I believe in simple explanations to these situations   but it may cost our lives   madison i don't have all the answers   but i'll take my chances   we'll make it this time      dear madison is what i wrote   cause for once all of this makes sense   i sit right here with the tears at the back of my throat   yeah i believe in a little rebellion      i agree we're better off on our own   take my hand and we'll be fine       dear madison i hope this finds you   and finds you well my friend   cause now we're free and you will see   they'll never take that away