The Marshal's Tale

[Intro] (instrumental: twangy guitar with harmonica and deep bass) [Verse 1] Gather 'round, folks, let me tell you a tale ‘Bout a wild west marshal and a chase on the trail With dust on my boots and a badge on my chest I’ve seen it all in this lawless west (lawless west) [Pre-Chorus] [gritty] Riding hard, the sun in my eyes On the hunt for a man who tells nothing but lies Through the canyons and dusty roads With a posse riding close, carrying heavy loads (heavy loads) [Chorus] [rugged] I’m a marshal in the wild west Chasin’ down outlaws, never gettin’ rest Through the dust and the heat, I ride With justice as my guide (as my guide) [Verse 2] This outlaw had a name that spread far and wide With a bounty on his head, no place to hide Robbed the bank in the dead of night And took off runnin', out of sight (out of sight) [Pre-Chorus] [intense] Riding hard, the sun in my eyes On the hunt for a man who tells nothing but lies Through the canyons and dusty roads With a posse riding close, carrying heavy loads (heavy loads) [Chorus] [adventurous] I’m a marshal in the wild west Chasin’ down outlaws, never gettin’ rest Through the dust and the heat, I ride With justice as my guide (as my guide) [Bridge] [reflective] Caught up with him on a dusty hill In the silence, time stood still Drew my gun, he made a move In that moment, I had something to prove (something to prove) [Instrumental Break] (instrumental: electric guitar solo with harmonica and drums) [Verse 3] Took him down, brought him back to town Justice served, that outlaw's down In the saloon, we raised a toast To the marshal who rode the most (rode the most) [Chorus] [triumphant] I’m a marshal in the wild west Chasin’ down outlaws, never gettin’ rest Through the dust and the heat, I ride With justice as my guide (as my guide) [Outro] [reflective] Gather 'round, folks, the story’s been told Of a marshal in the west, brave and bold In the wild west, where legends grow Justice rides, and the stories flow (stories flow) [End] [End]