[Verse 1] I'm just a lonesome ol' rounder Never meant to hurt no one But some flames are hard to simmer I wore my pride on my bad side And on the other kept my hand close by the trigger
[Chorus] Some folks are guided by the weight of their tongues But we all fall silent at the end of a gun, And now I'm Just a lonesome ol' rounder With a number for my name and a rope to haunt my dreams
[Verse 2] They're gonna hang me boys from a tall, tall tree Those demons, they'll be the death of me Some folks are guided by some light of the Lord But me I was blinded and I'll never afford my salvation
[Chorus 2] I'm just a lonesome ol' rounder Darkness grows, and then it's gone And at the end of this lonely road Those deeds you've done they say you'll never go home Some folks are guided by the love they share But darkness called and left me unaware
[Chorus 3] Now I'm just a lonesome ol' rounder With a few last words and one last meal They're gonna hang me, boys, come the morning light When darkness smiles and all is still All is still