Story Behind The Song
I've always imagined a movie being made from this song (Maybe there's already been, I don't know) But this passive guy who doesn't even carry a gun, is accused of murder. He spends quite a while running from the law. He is eventually snuck up on and caught. The end leaves you hanging, Does he die, or does he get away ?
Song Description
A ficticious old western song about mistaken identity
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Country - Rockabilly, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Restless |
Subject |
Luck/Coincidence, Suspicion |
| Similar Artists |
Ricky Van Shelton, The Charlie Daniels Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
(First Verse) Out on the range, Don't know how long, Keepin' distance between me and the lawmans gun. Canteen's empty and there's nothin' to eat. My horse is dyin' from the blazin' heat. Accused of a shooting, in the town, All the folks there thought I'd shot him down. (Refrain) I'm a Peaceful man, Don't like no guns. But here I am a Man On The Run... (Second Verse) So tired and lonely had to hit the sack, Next thing I knew sheriffs gun was pressed to my back. He said "Boy don't be no fool, I'm gonna hang you and there's nothin' you can do. (Repeat hook) (Third Verse) Put me on my mount, rope around my neck. Put a switch to my horse and then I'm gone... I'm a peaceful man, Don't like no guns, but here I am a Man On The Run (Twice) Copyright 2001 Michael W Danis