I remember when I saw the sea freeze

But it said nothing of the birds and the bees

That were swarming around my head

Singing Youd be better off dead



But I aint going down like that

No I aint going down like that



Because Im better than him

And I know where Ive been

And I know where Im comin from

A lie is a sin, but dont we all sin

That is the truth, and the truth is grim

Now hes in jail and his story is for sale

The farmers dog wags his crippled tail

It points to the West and leaves out the rest

And invites you to be his special guest



I remember when I saw the leaves fall

I was in the woods, in a gown you wouldnt wear to the ball

Into the ditch I fly wanted dead or alive



But I aint going down like that

No I aint going down like that