Clever Companion - When I Swing, We Swing Lyrics

The caravan arrived shortly after our fight
And took me away for good
My hands were tied and strapped as we went forward, I looked back
On the front porch is where our children stood

I care not of the fondness nor the dignity I've known
For if I can't settle down on the range
As the court official signs away the last of what I own
I regret letting my mind take centre stage
You know it all too well, it's all too much
I damn near killed a hundred men for you
Although on the outside I'm filled with bullet wounds and cuts
You're the only thing that's left me truly bruised

At least we had fifteen years together
What they were I wouldn't trade for a colt
If I, for whatever reason, don't have to swing
The lack of visits to my cell would be my fault
I did it for my family, I'd convince myself
The greater good of us two growing old
Stealing from the rich only makes you want more silver
And what I had with you was just pure gold

I care just of your heartbreak and the love that
You've shown
I wish I'd just settled with the range
As the court official signs away the last of what I own
I regret letting my impulse pave the way
You know it all too well, it's all too much
I damn near killed a thousand men for you
Although on the outside I'm filled with bullet wounds and cuts
You're the only thing that's left me truly bruised

When the Pinkertons find out that I still write you
They're bound to burn you with me when I'm hung
Please leave the ranch behind and ride off with the kids
The money's hidden in a hole behind the barn

And it's in these final moments
When you begin to realise
That among belt wearers and plan foilers
And even Shakespeare himself (and Salvador)
Even Shakespeare himself
Be a Beefeater

You know it all too well, it's all too much
I damn near killed a million men for you
Although on the outside I'm filled with bullet wounds and cuts
I really did just want the best for you