[Verse 1] Sheriff’s got my name Pinned to his wall Preacher’s got a sermon Ready if I fall Mama’s in the kitchen Praying I get through Devil’s in the doorway saying “Boy It’s time to choose” [Chorus] You want the bullet or the noose? Pick a poison Twist it loose Either way I ain’t your dog on a chain I was born to break Not to be tamed You want the bullet or the noose? Bet your badge I won’t salute If I’m going down I’m going loud and rude Bullet or the noose [Verse 2] Buddy rolled on me Sold me for a deal Now he’s drinking quiet Pretending he can’t feel Love left town In a cloud of dust and fuel Guess I’m the last fool standing Smiling at the cruel [Chorus] You want the bullet or the noose? Pick a poison Twist it loose Either way I ain’t your dog on a chain I was born to break Not to be tamed You want the bullet or the noose? Bet your badge I won’t salute If I’m going down I’m going loud and rude Bullet or the noose [Bridge] Tie my hands Or take your shot (hey!) I’ll spit blood And I’ll still talk Can’t scare me With what I’ll lose Already lost it Nothing left but truth [Chorus] You want the bullet or the noose? Pick a poison Twist it loose Either way I ain’t your dog on a chain I was born to break Not to be tamed You want the bullet or the noose? Bet your badge I won’t salute If I’m going down I’m going loud and rude Bullet or the noose (yeah) Bullet or the noose
