Black Lightning

Lightnin' slow down to a walk

Me and my conscience must have a long talk

Yes I've been runnin' all of my life

I've been alone I've taken no wife

I have nine notches carved on my guns

And with each notch I've added the faster I run

Conscience you know conscience you saw

I waited till last for each man to draw

The posse is gainin' and it's plain to see

There's a dozen of them and just one of me

But if they should kill me don't bury me deep

For shallow grave makes the devil weak

Slow down black lightnin' slow down to a walk

Me and my conscience must have a long talk

Black lightnin' black lightnin' I'm countin' on you

My faithful old stallion you must get me through

We must cross the border before the sunsrise

Juanita is waitin' with hope in her eyes

When I reach my darlin' I'll lay down my guns

And conscience I promise no more will I run

Juanita my dearest I've run all my life

Now you are the woman I want for my wife

If you knew my danger you'd get on your knees

And send up a prayer for black lightning and me

Slow down black lightnin' slow down to a walk

Me and my conscience must have a long talk

My great horse is weary from runnin' all night

The posse's upon us we must stop and fight

My old friend stand still as I reach for my guns

There's no place to hide and there's no place to run

The bullets sink home and he rears with a cry

What a way for a mighty black stallion to die

Is this searing hot pain the sweet sting of death

How many men have I claimed their last breath

Her face comes before me as death drinks me in

Goodbye sweet Juanita my life has to end

Slow down black lightnin' slow down to a walk

Me and my conscience must have a long talk