The Tale of Kevin and Jacob: The Great Escape and the Squiggly Chain
Kevin and Jacob had been serving their time in a minimum-security prison, a place that felt more like a halfway house than a maximum-security facility. The two friends had been inseparable since childhood, always getting into trouble together. This time, their mischief had landed them in the same place, and they found solace in each other’s company as they navigated their sentences.
One day, while chatting during yard time, Kevin had a brilliant idea. “We could get out of here, you know,” he said, a mischievous glint in his eye. Jacob, who had been daydreaming about freedom, perked up. “You serious? How?”
After some brainstorming, they devised a plan. They had noticed that the guards were somewhat lax, and the old fence surrounding the prison had seen better days. With a few tools they had managed to scrounge up from the maintenance shed—a couple of rusted screwdrivers and a sturdy piece of wire—they figured they could manipulate the fence enough to squeeze through.
For weeks, they worked in secret, digging a small hole beneath the fence and crafting a makeshift escape plan. They used the wire to reinforce their little tunnel, fashioning what they jokingly referred to as a “squiggly chain.” It was a funny name, but it was the only thing holding their plan together. If they could just crawl through that hole and attach the chain to a nearby tree, they could pull the fence back down to its original position after escaping.
Finally, the night of their escape arrived. They waited until the guards made their rounds and slipped out into the cool night air. The moonlight guided them as they crawled through the hole, their hearts racing with excitement and fear. The squiggly chain worked perfectly, and they felt a rush of triumph as they emerged on the other side of the fence, free at last.
Once outside, they ran through the woods, laughing and shouting as they felt the weight of confinement lift from their shoulders. The thrill of their escape filled them with adrenaline as they made their way toward freedom, fueled by dreams of a new life.
However, their celebration was short-lived. As they sprinted through the trees, the squiggly chain they had so carefully crafted to cover their tracks came undone. The noise echoed through the still night air, alerting the guards to their escape. Unbeknownst to Kevin and Jacob, the very thing they created to help them break free was the catalyst that would lead to their capture.
Within minutes, searchlights flickered on, and the sound of barking dogs filled the air. The guards had noticed the commotion, and they were hot on the duo’s heels. Kevin and Jacob ran as fast as they could, their hearts pounding, but they soon realized the futility of their escape. The squiggly chain had not only exposed their escape route but had also led the guards right to them.
With nowhere to hide, they were quickly apprehended, the guards laughing as they recounted the tale of the infamous “squiggly chain” that had caused their downfall. When brought back to the prison, Kevin and Jacob couldn’t help but chuckle through their embarrassment. They had been caught because of a flimsy piece of wire and a silly name they had given it.
While they had briefly tasted freedom, their escape attempt became a story they would share with other inmates. They became known for the “Great Escape” and the infamous squiggly chain, a symbol of their camaraderie and a reminder that sometimes, even the best-laid plans can unravel in the most unexpected ways.
In the end, Kevin and Jacob realized that their bond and the adventure they had shared were far more valuable than any fleeting moment of freedom, and they looked forward to plotting their next grand scheme—one that might just keep them behind bars a little longer.
“Kevin and Jacob’s Squiggly Chain Ballad”
[Verse 1]
C
Kevin and Jacob, locked in that pen,
F
Dreamin’ of freedom, but when, oh when?
C
They made a plan with a clever twist,
G
A squiggly chain that couldn’t be missed.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Verse 2]
C
Under the moon, they dug real slow,
F
Made their escape, nice and low.
C
With a pull and a tug, they felt so free,
G
But that chain’s noise, oh, it let ‘em be.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Bridge]
Am
Through the woods, they laughed and they ran,
F
Thinking they’d made the perfect plan.
C
But little did they know their fate was sealed,
G
By that noisy chain that was soon revealed.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Verse 3]
C
The guards all laughed when they brought ‘em back,
F
“That squiggly chain left you off track.”
C
Kevin and Jacob, they shrugged and sighed,
G
Their freedom lost with a twisty pride.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Outro]
Am
So if you’re planning an escape tonight,
F
Make sure your chain don’t rattle too bright.
C
Kevin and Jacob learned the hard way,
G
That a squiggly chain’s sound will give you away.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
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The Tale of Kevin and Jacob: The Great Escape and the Squiggly Chain
Kevin and Jacob had been serving their time in a minimum-security prison, a place that felt more like a halfway house than a maximum-security facility. The two friends had been inseparable since childhood, always getting into trouble together. This time, their mischief had landed them in the same place, and they found solace in each other’s company as they navigated their sentences.
One day, while chatting during yard time, Kevin had a brilliant idea. “We could get out of here, you know,” he said, a mischievous glint in his eye. Jacob, who had been daydreaming about freedom, perked up. “You serious? How?”
After some brainstorming, they devised a plan. They had noticed that the guards were somewhat lax, and the old fence surrounding the prison had seen better days. With a few tools they had managed to scrounge up from the maintenance shed—a couple of rusted screwdrivers and a sturdy piece of wire—they figured they could manipulate the fence enough to squeeze through.
For weeks, they worked in secret, digging a small hole beneath the fence and crafting a makeshift escape plan. They used the wire to reinforce their little tunnel, fashioning what they jokingly referred to as a “squiggly chain.” It was a funny name, but it was the only thing holding their plan together. If they could just crawl through that hole and attach the chain to a nearby tree, they could pull the fence back down to its original position after escaping.
Finally, the night of their escape arrived. They waited until the guards made their rounds and slipped out into the cool night air. The moonlight guided them as they crawled through the hole, their hearts racing with excitement and fear. The squiggly chain worked perfectly, and they felt a rush of triumph as they emerged on the other side of the fence, free at last.
Once outside, they ran through the woods, laughing and shouting as they felt the weight of confinement lift from their shoulders. The thrill of their escape filled them with adrenaline as they made their way toward freedom, fueled by dreams of a new life.
However, their celebration was short-lived. As they sprinted through the trees, the squiggly chain they had so carefully crafted to cover their tracks came undone. The noise echoed through the still night air, alerting the guards to their escape. Unbeknownst to Kevin and Jacob, the very thing they created to help them break free was the catalyst that would lead to their capture.
Within minutes, searchlights flickered on, and the sound of barking dogs filled the air. The guards had noticed the commotion, and they were hot on the duo’s heels. Kevin and Jacob ran as fast as they could, their hearts pounding, but they soon realized the futility of their escape. The squiggly chain had not only exposed their escape route but had also led the guards right to them.
With nowhere to hide, they were quickly apprehended, the guards laughing as they recounted the tale of the infamous “squiggly chain” that had caused their downfall. When brought back to the prison, Kevin and Jacob couldn’t help but chuckle through their embarrassment. They had been caught because of a flimsy piece of wire and a silly name they had given it.
While they had briefly tasted freedom, their escape attempt became a story they would share with other inmates. They became known for the “Great Escape” and the infamous squiggly chain, a symbol of their camaraderie and a reminder that sometimes, even the best-laid plans can unravel in the most unexpected ways.
In the end, Kevin and Jacob realized that their bond and the adventure they had shared were far more valuable than any fleeting moment of freedom, and they looked forward to plotting their next grand scheme—one that might just keep them behind bars a little longer.
“Kevin and Jacob’s Squiggly Chain Ballad”
[Verse 1]
C
Kevin and Jacob, locked in that pen,
F
Dreamin’ of freedom, but when, oh when?
C
They made a plan with a clever twist,
G
A squiggly chain that couldn’t be missed.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Verse 2]
C
Under the moon, they dug real slow,
F
Made their escape, nice and low.
C
With a pull and a tug, they felt so free,
G
But that chain’s noise, oh, it let ‘em be.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Bridge]
Am
Through the woods, they laughed and they ran,
F
Thinking they’d made the perfect plan.
C
But little did they know their fate was sealed,
G
By that noisy chain that was soon revealed.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Verse 3]
C
The guards all laughed when they brought ‘em back,
F
“That squiggly chain left you off track.”
C
Kevin and Jacob, they shrugged and sighed,
G
Their freedom lost with a twisty pride.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.
[Outro]
Am
So if you’re planning an escape tonight,
F
Make sure your chain don’t rattle too bright.
C
Kevin and Jacob learned the hard way,
G
That a squiggly chain’s sound will give you away.
[Chorus]
C
Oh, squiggly chain, squiggly chain,
F
You brought ’em out but back again.
C
They thought they’d fly, but it was in vain,
G C
Caught by the sound of that squiggly chain.