They said this preacher man, comes from Galilee Did somethin' so absurd that he deserved to serve my penalty How can it be? I know I've done my wrong 'Cause doin' wrong is somethin' I do well I know the court of law And somethin' like this doesn't ring a bell How can it be? And how can it be? I am Barabbas You took upon my cross I was a prisoner 'Til you bought my bond with blood And I can't run away From what my accusers say 'Cause I am Barabbas I am Barabbas Your friend They made me sit right there As I watched them beat that preacher man 39 of all them lashes should have been on my own skin How can it be? How can it be? (Ohh) And I am Barabbas You took upon my cross I was a prisoner 'Til you bought my bond with blood And I can't run away From what my accusers say 'Cause I am Barabbas I am Barabbas Your friend (ooh-ooh) I'll never understand The repercussions of my every sin Is this love? Or is this hatred flowing out from bitterness How can it be? But he looked at me And I said I am Barabbas You took upon my cross I was that prisoner 'Til you bought my bond with blood And I can't run away From what my accusers say 'Cause I am Barabbas Oh, I am Barabbas I am Barabbas Your friend