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In the days when the law was won
By the man who proved his might
Others questioned if they wanted to
But that usually meant a fight

He'd been a peaceful man of God till now
Spreading the word of love and faith
But those men took away his only earthly love
He saw his woman murdered on that day

Prayed over her for an hour more
As she lay lifeless on the pew
Set his white collar down next to her
Then turned for what he knew he had to do

. . . Strapped on a gun he'd never worn before
. . . Took all the bullets he could find
. . . No thoughts of God as he left the church
. . . Only vengeance on his mind

Those three men who came to rob the church
Thought they'd find no one but him
A kind and gentle man who'd rather turn the cheek
They hadn't planned on Annie walking in

A bold woman, especially for the times
Never took flack from those around
They got the gold, they silenced him, but she would not
So they simply pulled their guns and shot her down

. . . Single-minded focus in his purpose
. . . Steady nerves and hands as well
. . . He's hunting now, he's got three men to kill
. . . He's gonna send their souls straight down to hell

The town still comes to hear him speak
Still spreads his messages of love
Though he's added fire & brimstone to his sermons now
And retributions from above

The townfolk listen to his every word
Knowing he's now much more than a guide
It hasn't gone well for those who've disobeyed
The preacher with a six gun by his side

. . . Strapped on a gun he'd never worn before
. . . Took all the bullets he could find
. . . No thoughts of God as he left the church
. . . Only vengeance on his mind