Sheriff, there’s a war, I don’t like it one bit

Villains and cowboys, getting away with it

They steal all our savings, and pillage our homes

Sheriff, tell those bad boys to leave us alone

 

(Chorus)

Ooh, you better lay down the law

‘Cause ooh, yeah I know what I saw

Best be quick on the draw

 

When nighttime falls, it’s the Wild West

Screeching tires and runaway trains

Sheriff, be the hero, the one that we trust

Are you working for them or working for us?

 

(Chorus)

 

You could ride off in the sunset without a care

Or you could just stand up for the townsfolk who put you there

 

(Chorus)

(I know what I saw)

Sped off so fast didn’t have much time to think

Dusty trail get me where I’m going

Couldn’t make a home so I’ll best be on my way

Dusty trail, I’m just a renegade betrayed

 

Adapting to a place with open arms to get shut down

Can’t help it that I’m feeling double crossed, where do I belong?

 

Close my eyes when the wind picks up a bit

Dusty trail you’re unforgiving

Blows my hair and covers its tracks

Dusty trail you’re hiding secrets

Adapting to a place with open arms to get shut down

Can’t help it that I’m feeling double crossed, where do I belong?

 

Try to outrun this target on my back

Dusty trail get me where I’m going

Memories hit like a rusty nail

Ooh dusty trail, there’s no time for slowin’

Dusty trail get me where I’m going

Give me life, give me wealth

A perfect shade of green

What’s wrong with just looking out for number one?

 

Give me life, give me wealth

There’s nothing in between

God helps those who help themselves

 

 

(Chorus)

And I think I’ll give my notice today

It’s been real but I’ve had enough

I think I’ll cook the books on the way out the door

I know I said I’ll do what it takes

But it’s been years since I’ve had a break

And I think I’ll cook the books on the way

 

Ooh, shred the evidence

Ooh, before they take offense

No I won’t sit back and let them take credit

I did the work, don’t you forget it

I won’t sit back and let them take credit

I did the work, don’t you forget it

 

(Chorus)

 

Give me life, give me wealth

A perfect shade of green

What’s wrong with just looking out for number one?

Grip the handles tight

Lord knows you’ve been up all night

Strap those shoes in

Can’t fall off when they’re a second skin

 

Sail the seven seas

Can’t get away from the lotus tree

The rope becomes frayed

When you put yourself in second place

 

Enchanted by sounds

From all the people at your stomping grounds

Who’s running the show

And pulling the curtain when you can’t say no?

 

A long shot out of the gate

The crowd cheered on and screamed your name

But you took yourself out of the race

How could our hero be led so astray

A long shot out of the gate

Drew you a map but you couldn’t wait

You took yourself out of the race

Leaving a city in pain

 

Spin another tale

Pirates sword fights and local ale

Gather up your friends

Can’t be sad with an audience

 

Waves in a shell

Calling at midnight to be someone else

Defending attacks

But who’s in the mirror looking back?

 

A long shot out of the gate

The band played on while you were late

But you took yourself out of the race

Oh how could our hero be led so astray

A long shot out of the gate

Endless roadblocks in the way

You took yourself out of the race

And left a whole city in pain

Grass burns and crops turn

Ooh, I would’ve loved a big goodbye

Before our final drive

 

We set camp, put our own stamp on it

Brushed off the dirt until it shined

It was yours and mine

And now we’ll leave it behind

 

To those there before us, we must’ve looked strange

You planted the seeds while I held the reins

But time seems to pay those who take away

 

Grass burns and crops turn

Resting our flag on its side

Watching our legacy die

Can’t leave it behind

No we can’t leave it behind (repeat)