[Verse 1] Rolled in on a mule named Ray Boots full of dust, rent overdue Mayor said, “Kid, you sure you’re brave?” I said, “Watch me do what legends do” The whole damn town had lost its nerve Bandits ran the bakery dry I tipped my hat, I cleared my throat Then I winked at the cactus guy [Pre-Chorus] Spurs on, heart loud Cards on the table now I cracked that grin And spun around [Chorus] I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) I’m the new sheriff in town And I can’t back down Hold your horses, stand around I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) Yeah, I’m the new sheriff in town [Verse 2] First thing first, I met the gang At the saloon with the crooked door They all froze when I drew my badge It was a tin star from the five-and-dime store Slim Jim laughed and tipped his hat Said, “Boy, you look like stew” I said, “Buddy, I’m a lawman now” Then I accidentally kicked his shoe [Pre-Chorus] Spurs on, heart loud Cards on the table now I cracked that grin And spun around [Chorus] I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) I’m the new sheriff in town And I can’t back down Hold your horses, stand around I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) Yeah, I’m the new sheriff in town [Bridge] Wanted signs on the wall My face from last July Turns out I was robbin’ banks Before I took this job, oh my The room went quiet, then the judge said “Son, that explains a lot” I said, “Well, good news, partner I know every trick I got” [Final Chorus] I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) I’m the new sheriff in town And I can’t back down Hold your horses, stand around I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) Yeah, I’m the new sheriff in town I’m the new sheriff in town (new sheriff in town) I’m the new sheriff in town Now nobody makes a sound
