It was a dark, cold tavern on the edge of town Where the troublemakers gathered when the sun went down It was a pitch black midnight, but I knew what I saw It was the devil’s son with a big bad gun, tryin’ to step up to my car I like that jacket and that watch on your wrist, you better Give it up before I light you up boy; you know that I never miss I said don’t you play deaf, dumb and blind boy, you heard just what I said Said you may be shooting sharp tonight, but you’re in over your head I am a world of trouble; I’m passing through this town You might not feel safe once the rain starts coming down, believe me I am a world of trouble; you never had a clue I am a thunderstorm, and I’m storming onto you She stepped out of the darkness, and she was looking mighty fine Out of all the guys, her and I locked eyes; I could tell that she was mine She made a beeline for me, whispering, “What do ya think?” She said, “I’m feeling mighty lonely, won’t you buy me a drink?” “Bartender, grab me two glasses and a bottle of jack” She said, “You hit me with some tequila, we can leave it at that” She told me, “boy don’t play so hard to get, won’t you take me home to bed?” I said, “You may be feeling lonely love, but you’re in over your head” I am a world of trouble; I’m passing through this town You might not feel safe once the rain starts coming down, believe me I am a world of trouble; you never had a clue I am a thunderstorm, and I’m storming onto you She had this kind of darkness that I had never felt before She was hot and heavy, baby say that she was ready when I heard her knock at the door The man who screamed my name, he had this old familiar sound It was the devil’s son with a big bad gun, coming back for another round 1… 2… 1,2,3,4! I’m in a world of trouble now; I better leave this town I guess my luck ran out; now the rains been coming down, believe me I’m in a world of trouble; you never had a clue And now I’m running home, but I’m gunnin’ home to you

Without a wedding ring, she’s been strutting everything And as she’s rolling by, I swear she’ll give ya chills Wearing a scarlet-red dress but not here to impress, She’s crossing over legs so made of silk She’s got that look in her eye, hypnotizing every guy She hops into her 69’ Chevelle, And all the boys and their toys, creating a lot of noise, She whispers very softly, “Go to hell…” yeah She said, “Now how you doin’ honey? Now what would you do for money? Would you like to make a lover feel loved?” She said, “Now baby I’m all for ya but I really gotta warn ya, I was never sent from heaven up above.” “Ya I’m a real bad girl, well I’m as precious as a pearl, If you want to take this sweet ol’ lover home.” And so completely unaware that the woman standing there Was about to turn his heart and soul to stone. Oh, she revs the engine up, then you lay the rubber down, Everybody knows they aren’t welcome in her town. Loves what she does, while you lean in for a kiss, You blink for a second; you would miss the devil she is… She stole his heart just like a thief, and now he’s finally asleep I think it’s time for her to make her getaway She’s such a sexy little queen, just part of her routine She does it almost every other day She’s dressed and undressed, the boys get all obsessed With her mystery and scandalous stares She kills them with her trust, when she rides off in the dust Moving on to the next without a care… Oh, she revs the engine up, then you lay the rubber down, Everybody knows they aren’t welcome in her town. Loves what she does, while you lean in for a kiss, Blink for a second; you would miss the devil she is… She’s drinking whisky on the rocks, seductive the way she talks I can see the way she’s walking, yeah she’s slyer than the fox Blink for a second, oh boy don’t look away, Blink for a second, oh you better start to pray! Oh Yeah! Oh, she revs the engine up, then you lay the rubber down, Everybody knows they aren’t welcome in her town. Loves what she does, and you know she does it well You blink for a second, all of a sudden, welcome to hell Revs the engine up, she lays the rubber down, Everybody knows they aren’t welcome in her town Loves what she does, while you lean in for a kiss, You blink for a second; you would miss the devil… You blink for a second; you would miss the devil she is…

The longest stairs I’ve ever climbed I see the hangman with his rope The priest is praying for me Inside we both know; there ain’t no hope With every second ticking by My heart is racing to the beat How can my legs stand firm and strong With nothing under my feet? I stare into the crowd They’re screaming, crying so loud Then they began to disappear My head was bagged my hands were bound Before he dropped me to the ground Saw something I did not expect I couldn't help but start to smile Oh, for they too had ropes around their neck… So may he cast the first stone The man who’s lived without a sin If that was true to this reality The bloody stoning’s would never begin I guess that I could be the fall guy I guess they need someone to blame They need someone to point their finger at They need someone to take their pain He pulled the noose so tight They finished reading me my rights I wasn’t shaking any longer, no no No, I did not put up a fight And then he pulled me to the ground, oh yeah I gave a laugh with much respect They couldn’t tell why I was laughing, no But they too had ropes around their neck… You may be laughing while I’m burning, yeah yeah You think you’re rid of me at last But I’m the one that y’all will see so clearly Once you take off your lying masks At least I’ve lived it to the fullest You waste your day in such regret I may be swinging from the noose so dead But you’re the ones who live with rope around your neck So I may be swinging from a noose so dead But they're the ones who live with ropes around their neck…

Well it looks like Johnny BlackGun woke up and he found himself a ride… He put the pedal to the metal, now he’s tailing my left side… I could swing to the left or swing to right, Now I could keep on driving all through the night But when the BlackGun coming for you, there ain’t nowhere to hide… It started way back when the whole country was strapped for cash Didn't know if your next meal was gonna be your last… Well me and my baby, we needed them funds, but now we’re outlaws living on the run. Can’t beat the BlackGun cause Johnny be way too fast… When the BlackGun coming for you, what you gonna run for? Johnny made good money and you know what a ton for… They can call him up, and for a real nice price, They pay him big bucks to be not so nice… When the blackGun coming for you, you know you’re done for… Well it looks like Johnny BlackGun woke up and found himself a ride… Put the pedal to the metal, now he’s tailing my left side… I could swing to the left or swing to right, I could keep on driving all through the night But when the BlackGun coming for you, there ain’t nowhere to hide… Now I’m feeling kind of dizzy and my hands are starting to sweat I could turn and fight, or keep running ‘til the engine’s dead… Well I hit my brakes and I stopped on a dime, I smashed Johnny’s car right into mine… Now I’m standing and he’s not, how lucky does a man get? But how could I be sure if the BlackGun was really dead? I walked over to his car; I put two in the back of his head… Ten miles southwest, thinking we were free, Then I saw another vehicle coming for me Couldn’t believe… Could it be? How lucky does a man get?! Well it looks like Johnny BlackGun woke up and found himself a ride… Put the pedal to the metal, now he’s tailing my left side… I could zig to the left or zag to right, I could keep on running “til the mornin’ light But when the BlackGun coming for you, there ain’t nowhere to hide… Oh baby when the BlackGun coming, oh the BlackGun coming, oh! Baby, when the BlackGun coming, oh the BlackGun coming, oh! I gave my baby that cash and my love, and I told her to run She pleaded, “Where you going?!”, I said, “I’m making sure this gets done!”… Johnny raised his shooter and I raised mine, And we pulled those triggers for just one more time The game is over, but I admit, I’ve had me some fun! Well it looks like Johnny BlackGun has come to the end of his ride! But me too, I’ve got a bullet tucked up in my left side now… Well at least I saved my baby girl, now Johnny waiting on me in the underworld, When the BlackGun coming for you, there ain’t nowhere to hide… Oh baby when the BlackGun coming, oh the BlackGun coming, oh! Baby, when the BlackGun coming, oh the BlackGun coming, oh now! Well at least I saved my baby girl, now Johnny waiting on me in the underworld, When the BlackGun coming for you, there ain’t nowhere to hide… Johnny B, still hunting for me, even after we died…

I got black leather on my coat Holding my breath, I’m just trying to stay afloat Waiting for death, singing songs that I’ve wrote, Mm mm mmm…. I’ve been drinking my fair share of whisky and wrath I’ll bury my face in these old photographs And wait while I waste in the tears and the laughs Mm mm mmm…. But tonight while I’m laying my head to rest I’ll think of my loved ones and I’ll wish them my best I’ll cherish each breath, for tomorrow I’m not waking up… And I’ll live in a dream ‘til they put me in the ground A life without timing, no limits to bound me The church bell will chime, for tomorrow I’m not waking up… No I’m not waking up… The wind through the trees sings a song we all know The man who’s approaching the finale of his show The audience in black, singing sorrow and woe Oh oh ohh…. And as Gabriel puts on his wings to descend The thoughts of approaching our imminent end The meeting one-day that we all must attend Oh oh ohh… But tonight while I’m laying my head to rest I’ll think of my loved ones and I’ll wish them my best I’ll cherish each breath, for tomorrow I’m not waking up… And I’ll live in a dream ‘til they put me in the ground A life without timing, no limits to bound me The church bell will chime, for tomorrow I’m not waking up… I’m not waking up… I’m not waking up I’m not waking up… I’m not waking… But tonight while I’m laying my body to the sheet A warmthness comes over me, my head to my feet I surrender my soul and I accept my defeat Mm mm mmm… And I’ll sleep with a smile and a heart full of love, I’m staring down the reaper; yeah I’m calling his bluff, I’ve got a heart torn but tough, oh tomorrow I’m not waking up…. Oh I’m not waking up I’m not waking up… I’m not waking up I’m not waking… But tonight while I’m laying my head to rest I’ll think of my loved ones and I’ll wish them my best I’ll cherish each breath for tomorrow I’m not waking…