The heat of a summer day, poundin' down on my back, Work like a dog in the sunlight, tryin' to pay the people back. I killed a man in the spring time; Had to work hard just to make a dime, To buy my baby the things that she needs. I guess I didn't think twice, and now I have to pay the price, For killing a man of another creed.
Ahhh ... Ahhh ... Ah, Ah, Ahhh ... Ahhh ...
I guess I'll have to be strong, the rest of my life can't be too long. I know I'll die some day, and be going far away, And you won't remember the things that I've done. I feel a shedding tear, it's only been a year, But I know I'll be dead when the evening comes.
Ahhh ... Ahhh ... Ah, Ah, Ahhh ... Ahhh ...
I guess I'll have to be strong, the rest of my life can't be too long.
