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“Wanted in Kentucky” (Words and Music by Marty Falle and Rick Lang)
Verse 1
In the hills of Kentucky, where the blood runs deep
The Youngs and the Wyatts, it was a feud they would keep
Seven long years of anger, seven long years of hate
Now Cyrus Young won’t see his kin this side of the pearly gates
And I’m Wanted in Kentucky Now
Verse 2
It was 1883, an election day turned war
In Yates Precinct, the Youngs and Wyatts aimed to settle scores
So I kept my weapon close, then tempers got too hot
I Tried for Peace but Now I Reckon Not
I Tried for Peace but Now I Reckon Not!
Chorus
I’m Wanted in Kentucky Now
In Bear Wallow Richmond Town
They said “to hell hallelujah” then tracked me down with a baying hound
I’m Wanted in Kentucky Now
Solo
Verse 3
They claim Henry Young, was a Constable so true
But I put him down when he crossed my kin in that fatal rendezvous
"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
You could smell the burn of powder when Cyrus fell and the bullets flew
Judge Cyrus fell and the bullets flew
Chorus
I’m Wanted in Kentucky Now
In Bear Wallow Richmond Town
They said “to hell hallelujah” then tracked me down with a baying hound
I’m Wanted in Kentucky Now
I’m Wanted in Kentucky Now