The Outlaw

Lyrics:
He rode across the valley, a six shooter in his hand.
His duster flowed in the wind, protection from the sand.
An outlaw on a journey, living his life on the run.
And on his tail, the men from hell, the bastard Pinkerton's.
He robbed an old steamer as it flew down the tracks.
Ropes tied to the side of his horse, full-blown money sacks.
The sun is going down in the valley where he lies,
and if he can't outrun those Pinkertons, tonight he'll surely die.
Chorus:
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) he's running from the law.
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) willing to risk it all!
He lives his life day-to-day, he never has a plan.
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) he's his only man.
He started east and headed west for a new lease on life.
Fatherless and widowed, lost both his kids and his wife.
He never looked back, the past was just too much to bear.
And now he robs stage coaches, and does it without a care.
Starting out he robbed a bank and thought it was so fun.
Until that fateful day when he was forced to use his gun.
The man behind the counter, refused to hand over the cash.
So the outlaw pulled the trigger and there was a fiery blast.
Chorus:
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) he's running from the law.
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) willing to risk it all!
He lives his life day-to-day, he never has a plan.
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) he's his only man.
By nightfall he's still riding, now at a slower pace.
Looking for some shelter as sweat drenches his worn face.
What good is all the money, if it can never be spent?
Is his time up - is his life now for rent?
An old abandoned church, hidden just off the rode.
It seems the perfect place for a temporary abode.
He hides his horse and grabs his rifle, makes his way up to the roof.
He can't afford to be found out, or he'll soon find the noose.
The Pinkertons aren't far behind, and soon they find his trail.
By morning his life is done, he no longer lives in this hell.
Chorus:
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) he's running from the law.
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) willing to risk it all!
He lives his life day-to-day, he never has a plan.
The Outlaw! (The Outlaw!) he's his only man.