D. Vaughn, M. Clayton, B. St.James)



Johnny too bad now, don'tcha know

As he pushed that old Chevy down to Mexico

Thought he'd give Vera Cruz a whirl

Picking up the language from the local girls

People say this world sure can chew you up

But he lived by the dice trusting his good luck - alright



So he found himself a home and he got a girl

And he didn't want for nothing in this whole world

Swore he'd give up running if they'd let him be

Living was simple but it sure was free

Hey there, darling what's your hurry now?

Come sit with me and watch the sun go down



Chorus:

And you can see him smile when the day is done

'Cause the last sunset is the prettiest one

The last sunset is the prettiest one



Wasn't long before the sirens came

From miles away like they were calling his name

Found a picture that he'd never seen, taken at the last bank in Abilene



So he says to his wife, "My running days are done"

And he sits on his porch and he lets them come



(chorus repeats 2x)



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