Coral - Sheriff John Brown Lyrics
Sheriff John Brown just wandered into townLooking for a cripple and a thiefA black man and a woman and a lonesome guy like meJust trying to raise the stakes so we can be freeThe dustballs were blowing the sun it cracked the groundWhere could a crime like this ever be foundGood people of the town said to sheriff John BrownGo and shoot those invalids right downI said Sheriff no don't you be cruel it could happen to you nowWhat exactly have they done said sheriff John BrownFor me to shoot those poor old bastards downThen outstepped the preacher with his hand upon his heartCan't you see that I've been chosen by godAnd I tell you this for nothingThat crowd ain't no goodThey're standing out just like a sore thumbBut yes I do agree said the lawyer on the leftI'd kill them now if it were up to meBut I said sheriff don't be cruel it could happen to you nowOut into the wilderness the sheriff he did rideHeading for the river bridge the laws you must abideTwo hours became three, I knew he would come for meThe day grew long and I began to tireJohn Brown's face appeared from behind the fireBoys and girls whatcho doing gonna be so freeThe people of the town talk dissapprovinglyDon't want to take you in, thats not up to meI said sheriff don't be cruel it could happen to you nowBut guilt and doubt they cloud his mindHe thought what exactly is the lawHe didn't even know what it stood forAnd who pays the cost for all that is lostSeems to me an impossibilityAnd who says whats right and who says whats wrongWho benefits it sure ain't meAnd outstepped the woman saying we mean you no harmCome closer and I will read your
