Story Behind The Song
Waiting in line for the gallows, the main character states 'I don't mind waitin'
Hints at fear, but his life's description dispels that notion...
Song Description
Southern Rock, somewhat anthemic. Clear vocals.
Instrumentation - drums, bass, guitar, slide, organ.
| Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed |
Subject |
Freedom, Civil Rights |
| Similar Artists |
The Allman Brothers Band, Rascal Flatts |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
AIN'T NO WAY FOR YOU TO EVER SHAKE LOOSE
ONCE YOU GET YOUR NECK IN THE HANGMAN'S NOOSE
LAWMAN ACCUSES YOU OF OVERPLAY
YOU NEVER GET TO BREATHE ANOTHER DAY
HANGMAN, OH HANGMAN TAKE YOUR TIME
I DON'T MIND STANDIN' IN THE WAITIN' LINE
HANGMAN, OH HANGMAN TAKE YOUR TIME
BY BREAK OF DAY I MAY BE FEELIN'
FINE, FINE, FINE
WELL I LIVED MY LIFE A LITTLE BIT TOO FOOTLOOSE
ONE OF A CROWD GETTIN' LOOSEY-GOOSE
I KNOW WE'RE ALL GUILTYAND CRIME DON'T PAY
BUT DON'T CAST A STONE AND THEN WALK AWAY
CHORUS
I've been tried and convicted
I never said a word
Gone in a heartbeat
But as free as a bird
BEFORE YOU DECIDE I'M NO EARTHLY USE
PUT YER CARDS ON THE TABLE AND CALL A TRUCE
I KNOW WE'RE ALL MADE OF FIRE AND CLAY
BUT I NEVER LEARNED TO KNEEL AND PRAY
CHORUS