[Verse] In a dusty old saloon Met a bandit with a croon Strumming his guitar Sang tales of the moon Robbed a train in Texas Got away like a fool But his heart was true He sang a tune so cruel [Verse 2] With a twinkle in his eye He sang of his disguise Painted shadows on the walls Truth turned to white lies A pickpocket in Arizona Stole hearts without a sound But his love was grand He left the women spellbound [Chorus] Bandit of the night He stole hearts and lights With a six-string in his hand He played till dawn's light Bandit ballad A tale of love and thieving In the wild wild west Where hearts were deceiving
