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Verse/Chorus Song Clip (from "Western Movies PRV1" by Railtown)      Buy This Song in the Blue Clover Record Store

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                               THE CHOICE
I killed a man in self-defense thirteen years ago
His brother tracked me down and died, my fame began to grow
Men sought me out to test their skill because they knew my name
I did what I had to do, their blood spilled on my shame

I had to run, I changed my name and moved from town to town
Till a woman's love and tender touch made me stop and settle down
Now here you come out of nowhere, trying to drag me through my past
Standing there with your shaky hands, bragging that you're fast

     The choice is yours, make up your mind
     But if you draw your gun
     One of us will wind up
     Lying in the dust
     So will this be your dying day?
     It's up to you now boy
     I suggest you walk away
     While you still have the choice

If you choose to draw on me, Ill shoot you full of lead
Then I'll be on the run again, and just as good as dead
Even if you are the best, there's no way you'll ever win
'Cause if I die, then it's your turn, to be killed or kill again

     The choice is yours, make up your mind
     But if you draw your gun
     One of us will wind up
     Lying in the dust
     So will this be your dying day?
     It's up to you now boy
     I suggest you walk away
     While you still have the choice

     While you still have the choice    

         
Written by Larry Vail and Jeff Stewart
Copyright Larry Vail / Blue Clover Music (ASCAP)