Hands that clasp and choke
Hides in carnival life
Prize that chimes of hope
She captures his eye
And love is all that he wants
To bide his time
The murderous thoughts
That fit the crime
The fortunate ones
Who take flight
But hope was not gone
And never undone
Childs beau does propose
She's light of his life
Plans the wedding
Father's blessing
Gave in a shotgun blast
And love is all that he wants
To bide his time
The murderous thoughts
That fit the crime
The fortunate ones
Who take flight
But hope was not gone
And never undone
Colt drawn closely
And love is all that he wants
It ends his time
The murder is done
A fitting crime
The fortunate ones
Who took flight
And love is all that he wants
For ever and ever