It was a long time ago
This story is true
If you listen to what I say
You won't let this happen to you
Many a man took a bride
It was just a matter of pride
To have someone taking care of home
While he was free to roam
The barber lived off his parents
Occasionally cutting hair
Gambling, drinking, womanizing
Never around, couldn't be found
If you did see him
He wasn't really there
One day it finally hit the fan
His young wife had had enough
Called a family meeting to work things out
Soon parents and siblings began to shout
Push turned to shove to punch
Until her daddy pulled his gun out
Twelve shots were fired they said
As they grappled for the gun
The barber's mother was shot in the head
Falling to the floor, instantly dead
The bride's dad swore self defense
And months later a jury agreed
That the barber's bad behavior
Led to the accidental deed
