Outlaw

I’m a modern outlaw with a cross to bear On the run with the wind in my hair Black Impala growlin’ down that midnight road Whiskey in the bottle and a heart that’s cold Mama said “boy, don’t you chase that fire” But bad-hearted women always raise the wire I drank the whole damn bottle just to drown the noise Now I’m ridin’ hard with the devil’s toys **Chorus** I’m a modern outlaw, I ain’t dead yet I ain’t pure evil, so don’t place that bet It’s a hell of a thing to be wanted by the law But only God can judge the trouble I saw Yeah only God can judge the trouble I saw Lightning cracks across the rearview glass Bad-hearted women left me with a past One stole my money, one stole my name I lit a cigarette and played the same old game Whiskey burns the throat, mama’s prayers still ring But this black Impala’s the only hymn I sing Cross around my neck, gun under the seat Heaven or hell, I’ll still die on my feet **Chorus** I’m a modern outlaw, I ain’t dead yet I ain’t pure evil, so don’t place that bet It’s a hell of a thing to be wanted by the law But only God can judge the trouble I saw Yeah only God can judge the trouble I saw **Bridge** Mama, if you’re listenin’, I ain’t all gone wrong Just a restless soul who never learned the song Whiskey, women, and this black machine I’m runnin’ from the law but I still believe in Him **Final Chorus** I’m a modern outlaw with a cross to bear Wind in my hair and the devil in the air One day I’ll face the Lord, either paradise or sword Till then I’ll keep ridin’… this black Impala’s my reward Yeah only God can judge… Only God can judge the trouble I saw.