Story Behind The Song
About the historic duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Burrs' motives were in question. He was thought to be attempting to revive his political career by challenging Hamilton and refused all efforts by seconds to peacefully resolve the conflic
Song Description
Pride justifies all
Indignation and anger complete the job
| Song Length |
2:09 |
Genre |
Folk - Bluegrass, Blues - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Fuming, Infuriated |
Subject |
Judgement, Pride |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1700 - 1799 |
Lyrics
Everybody sees my wounded pride
Everybody sees my wounded pride
gonna send down my seconds
'cause I'm a duelling man
gonna shoot down Alexander Hamilton
His lies and his slander aint right
His lies and his slander aint right
I must stand by my honor
'cause Im a gentleman
gonna shoot sown Alexander Hamilton
I've shot rabbits and hunted for meat
just as soon shoot that man like a dog in the street
I shall do this fair nation a favor if I can
gonna shoot down Alexander Hamilton
Sweet satisfaction shall be mine
Sweet satisfaction shall be mine
Down by the river
we shall meet man to man
gonna shoot down Alexander Hamilton
I have thrown all forbearance aside
I have thrown all forbearance aside
at 9 in the morning
with a pistol in my hand
gonna shoot down Alexander Hamilton