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Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x

The heat of a summer day

Poundin' down on my back

Work like a dog in the sunlight

Tryin' to pay the people back

I killed a man in the spring time

Had to work hard just to make a dime

To buy my baby the things that she needs

I guess I didn't think twice

And now I have to pay the price

For killing a man of another creed

Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x

I guess I'll have to be strong

The rest of my life can't be too long

I know I'll die some day

And be going far away

And you won't remember the things that I've done

I feel a shedding tear

It's only been a year

But I know I'll be dead when that evening comes

Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x

I guess I'll have to be strong

The rest of my life can't be too long

Ah, Ah, Ahhhhh... 2x 4x