Song Description
It's about a guy who was a victim of his circumstances, and is going to be hung in the morning for his crimes.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Loneliness, Prison |
| Similar Artists |
Marty Stuart |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1800 - 1899 |
| |
Lyrics
When the sun goes down
on a one horse town,
a new rope swings from the hangin' tree.
And I must face my destiny,
my destiny.
When the sun comes up
I'll have run my luck
Will anybody cry for me?
Will one heart share my misery,
my misery?
I never wanted to kill anyone.
But fate decided I'd live by the gun.
As the end draws near,
I feel no fear.
Although I face eternity,
I know at last I will be free,
I will be free.