[Verse 1] Boots in the doorway Broken glass on the floor Heard her whisper my name From behind that swinging door His laughter cut through the music Her eye black, dress torn at the seam He tipped his hat like a hero But I knew that man from my dreams [Chorus] Gunfighter faster than lightning (yeah) Hand on steel before you breathe You hurt the girls that call me brother Now every heartbeat’s aimed at me Gunfighter faster than lightning I don’t run, I don’t forgive You laid your hands on the helpless I lay you down, and I walk out, let the dust forgive [Verse 2] He turned slow from the table Whiskey dripping off his beard Said, “Boy, you must be crazy” But his pupils showed the fear [gunshot cracks, bass slams in] We drew on the same red breath Cards flew high, chairs hit the wall One shout, one final stagger Then his bright belt buckle caught my draw [Chorus] Gunfighter faster than lightning Hand on steel before you breathe You hurt the girls that call me brother Now every heartbeat’s aimed at me Gunfighter faster than lightning I don’t run, I don’t forgive You laid your hands on the helpless I lay you down, and I walk out, let the dust forgive [Bridge] Velvet curtain stained with powder (hey) Her small hand on my sleeve “Don’t you carry that weight, cowboy He earned that grave you leave” [Chorus] Gunfighter faster than lightning Hand on steel before you breathe You hurt the girls that call me brother Now every heartbeat’s aimed at me Gunfighter faster than lightning I don’t run, I don’t forgive You laid your hands on the helpless I lay you down, and I walk out, let the dust forgive
