#04 - Legends Never Die (Jesse James)

[Intro] Some men are born to live by their own rules... Some become legends before they even know it. [Instrumental Intro] (Harmonica, acoustic guitar, soft pedal steel, distant train whistle, soft brushed drums) [Verse 1] They tell my story 'round campfire light A legend born in Missouri's might Some call me outlaw, some call me brave But freedom's the path that I always crave [Pre-Chorus] Between the lines of history's page I'm writing my own unbroken rage [Chorus] I'm Jesse James, riding through history A name that echoes with wild mystery More than just bullets, more than just fame A symbol of justice beyond their game [Verse 2] Banks and trains, they all know my name Robbing from rich men became my claim The people whisper when I ride by A folk hero under the western sky [Bridge] They paint me villain, they paint me gold But my story's deeper than what they're told A rebel's heart with an unbroken will Challenging power on every hill [Extended Guitar/Pedal Steel Solo] (Intricate interplay between country guitar and pedal steel, building intensity) [Final Chorus - With Full Band] I'm Jesse James, riding through history A name that echoes with wild mystery More than just bullets, more than just fame A legend that time cannot tame [Outro Spoken Section] "And when the dust settles... legends never truly die." [Instrumental Outro] (Fading harmonica, soft pedal steel, distant horse hooves) [End]