Get Out of Town Before Sundown
Outlaw's Sunset: A Hitchhiker's Tale of Runnin' from the Law
Lyrics
Walkin' off the highway I'd been tryin' to catch a ride hungry and thirsty as a bear
Walking along the highway, attempting to hitch a ride, feeling extremely hungry and thirsty.
Not a penny in my pockets and I'd ran out of pride
Having no money left and feeling a loss of dignity or self-respect.
So I thought I'd try to bum myself a beer
Deciding to ask for a free beer from someone.
When up stopped a wellknown posse starin' down at me
A group of people known for their authority and power, stopping and looking at the speaker.
A big old shiny badge pinned on his vest
The person in the group has a prominent badge on their vest, indicating authority.
He said if you ain't got no money and you ain't got no job
The authoritative figure informs the speaker that without money or a job, they are under arrest.
Boy I'm placing you under arrest
Given the choice to leave town before sunset or face consequences.
Or you can get out of town before sundown and don't you never come back
Encouraging the speaker to leave town quickly and not return.
Take your tambourine and your guitar string and move on down the track
Instructing the speaker to take their musical instruments and move on.
Don't like the way that you comb your hair the way you drawl you all
Expressing disapproval of the speaker's appearance and mannerisms.
And if you're not out of town before sundown you won't get out of town at all
Warning that failure to leave town before sunset will result in severe consequences.
Well I hitchhiked down to Phoenix I was following the sun
Hitchhiking to Phoenix, following the sun, enjoying the beauty of the place.
Prettiest place I think I've ever seen I met a sweet young lady but how was I to know
Meeting a young lady, unaware that she is underage.
That pretty thing was only seventeen
Realizing the girl is only seventeen years old.
Then I saw the red lights gleamin' and I heard the sirenes screamin'
Seeing police lights and hearing sirens, signaling trouble.
A sound that fills the bravest hearts with fear
Describing the fear-inducing sound that affects even the bravest hearts.
And that old sheriff didn't stutter when to me those words he uttered
The sheriff speaks without hesitation, warning the speaker not to let the sun set on them in town.
Boy don't let the sun set on you here
Emphasizing the urgency to leave town before sunset.
You better get out of town before sundown...
Reiterating the advice to leave town quickly.
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