Didn't want the dole money in his hand So he formed a chaos band He didn't depend on anyone He wanted to have some fun
[Chorus:] Johnny took a chance that's what he said Nobody Listened and now he's dead He didn't want no boring job Or to become part of the mob He didn't rely on anyone and so became a kid on the run He was the one who led the crowd The law said his voice was too loud They're determined to make him pay And later that night he passed away