Johnny Hart John Mellencamp

Johnny Hart he was a desperate little man
He had a razor and a pistol every day
Cut down a man on the free state line
You shoulda seen Johnny Hart getting away, oh Lord
See Johnny Hart getting away

Johnny Hart made a run for the free state line
There he thought he'd be free
Man came walking and a-grabbed him by the arm
Saying Johnny come along with me, poor boy
Johnny come along with me

Johnny Hart he wrote his mom and dad
Saying come here and go my bail
But money won't go his murdering charge
They laid Johnny Hart back in jail, oh Lord
Laid Johnny Hart back in jail

Now the first one to visit Johnny Hart in jail
Was the girl with the rag on her head
Said I never thought I'd see you in that jail
I believe I'd rather see you dead, Johnny Hart
I believe I'd rather see you dead

Now the next one to visit Johnny Hart in jail
Was his lively wife, she was so brave
Said I'd rather see you in your winding sheets
Than to see you on that long ragged chain, dear God
See you on that long ragged chain