[Verse 1] Rattlin’ chains drag through the dirt Every step, a lesson in hurt Life’s been hard, cut like a blade Left me bruised, but I ain’t afraid Blood on my hands, dust in my veins Ain’t no redemption, only these chains Out on the run, I’ll meet my end But I’ll take down anyone who dares pretend [Verse 2] Eyes like fire, heart like stone I’m a man with a debt, and it’s all my own Cross my path, you best beware I’ve seen the gallows, and I don’t care Bullet shells, whiskey stains I’ve made peace with the devil’s claims They’ll tie that rope, but I won’t kneel I’ll die standin’, my fate is sealed [Chorus] Chain me up, drag me down I’ve been lost, but I won’t be found I’ll break these chains, I’ll burn the sky No man can stop me, no man can try If I’m gonna hang, I’ll make it worth the fall I’ll kill ‘em all before I hear that call [Verse 3] They’re comin’ for me, I can hear ‘em ride But I ain’t runnin’, no place to hide Cold steel ready, hand on the grip Death’s in the air, blood on my lip A life of sin, a life of rage Every scar tells a different page But I won’t bow, and I won’t beg I’ll face my fate with a loaded keg [Bridge] The rope swings slow, the moon hangs low But I’ve lived my life on a crooked road Ain’t no mercy for a man like me I’ll meet my maker, but I’ll die free So line ’em up, I’ll take ‘em down Every last one before they bury me in the ground [Chorus] Chain me up, drag me down I’ve been lost, but I won’t be found I’ll break these chains, I’ll burn the sky No man can stop me, no man can try If I’m gonna hang, I’ll make it worth the fall I’ll kill ‘em all before I hear that call [Outro] Cold wind whispers, gallows creak But I won’t flinch, I won’t speak Let ‘em tie that knot, let ‘em set me free But I won’t die without takin’ a few with me I’ll break these chains, I’ll make ‘em pay Ain’t nobody gonna stand in my way
