Joe killed his sweetheart, he shot her down
Joe’s on the run he’s deserting this town
Ain’t no hangman gonna tie him no rope
Way down south is where there is hope
Joe caught his sweetheart, messin’ round town
Had no option but to shoot her down
He shot her once and he shot her twice
He’s on the run, and he’s paying the price
Joe’s running faster, his gun in his hand
He’s on his way to this different land
No ifs and buts about where to go
Way down south, down to Mexico
Joe caught his sweetheart, messin’ round town
Had no option but to shoot her down
He shot her once and he shot her twice
He’s on the run, and he’s paying the price
Joe’s running faster, his gun in his hand
He’s on his way to this different land
No ifs and buts about where to go
Way down south, down to Mexico