[Verse] In the shadow of that dusty street Two hearts did meet but one did cheat Abilene's heart was pure and warm And Cain's eyes held a jealous storm [Verse 2] She'd dance at dusk under moonlight's gleam While whispers chased her gentle dream Cain watched in silence Dark thoughts brewed A love so twisted Sick And crude [Chorus] Oh Abilene Sweet and fair A love you bore A heavy snare Cain's envy burned And darkness bloomed Two souls entwined One was doomed [Verse 3] Down by the river Cain did stand A heavy heart A knife in hand Abilene's lullabies filled the night But shadows do hide from the light [Verse 4] Her laughter ceased Replaced by cries As stars bore witness to the lies A tragic fate set by his hand Goodness punished in this land [Chorus] Oh Abilene Sweet and fair A love you bore A heavy snare Cain's envy burned And darkness bloomed Two souls entwined One was doomed
