[Verse 1] Rust on the gate Mud on my boots Old hound snarlin’ Knows what I do Mosquitoes buzzin’ Beer on the porch You cross that levee You answer to us [Chorus] Things go different here in the bayou We don’t dial numbers when it’s time to talk (oh yeah) You step outta line Boy This swamp’ll try you You won’t be found by no lawman on his walk Things go different here in the bayou Best say your prayer ‘fore you spit that drawl You step outta line Sink slow in the shadow You won’t be found by no lawman at all [Verse 2] Pickup lights off Parked by the cane We know your secrets We heard your name Word moves quicker Than any patrol You play the big shot We’ll dig you a hole [Chorus] Things go different here in the bayou We don’t dial numbers when it’s time to talk You step outta line Boy This swamp’ll try you You won’t be found by no lawman on his walk (hey!) Things go different here in the bayou Best mind your step when the bullfrogs call You step outta line Fade into the cypress You won’t be found by no lawman at all [Bridge] Judge is the river Jury’s the mud Sentence gets written In sweat and in blood You want your warning? Listen up Son Down in this water There’s nowhere to run [Chorus] Things go different here in the bayou We don’t dial numbers when it’s time to talk You step outta line Boy This swamp’ll try you You won’t be found by no lawman on his walk Things go different here in the bayou Last thing you’ll hear is a night bird call You step outta line This place gonna hide you You won’t be found by no lawman at all
