Lyrics Tom Paxton – Outlaw
Text:
A-one, a-two — a-one, two, three
You must be an outlaw
A ramblin’ man and a gamblin’ man of course
Singin’ all them outlaw songs
Y’ act like you could kill a man
Never know the meaning of remorse
Well if you’re such an outlaw
How come you keep fallin’ off your horse
You like to wear your blue jeans tight
You like to look like you like to fight
You like them little girls hangin’ around
When the bad guys come to town
You’re tough and mean — you’re tall and thin
At least you are when you suck it in
Looks like you’ve been playin games
With Jesses James
But if you’re such an outlaw
How come you keep fallin’ off your horse
Singin’ all them outlaw songs
About whisky, wine and women and divorce
Y’ act like you could kill a man
Never know the meanin’ of remorse
But if you’re such an outlaw
Such a desperado
How come you keep fallin’ off your horse
Outlaw
Outlaw
Outlaw
You’re tough and mean — you’re tall and thin
Looks like you’ve been playin games
With Jesses James
But if you’re such an outlaw
How come you keep fallin’ off your horse
Singin’ all them outlaw songs
About whisky, wine and women and divorce
Act like you could kill a man
Never know the meanin’ of remorse
But if you’re such an outlaw
Such a desperado
How come you keep fallin’ off your horse
Outlaw
