Take the Money and Run

He was just a little man, he led a lonely life

Working at a bank in Santa Fe

She was raised in luxury, a wealthy rancher's wife

And he fell for all her evil ways

He said, "I'll take the money, and I'll run to you, honey

Wait and see

And as we hit the road down to Mexico, we're gonna be free

And as the sun goes down, we'll find a little town

And forget about the things we've done

You know I love you so

I'll take the money and run"

Now for 20 years or more, he had the same routine

Took the payroll for the railroad gang

She said, "We could both be rich beyond our wildest dreams

Prove your love for me and be a man"

He said, "I'll take the money, and I'll run to you, honey

Wait and see

And as we hit the road down to Mexico, we're gonna be free

And as the sun goes down, we'll find a little town

And forget about the things we've done

You know I love you so

I'll take the money and run"

With that million dollar bag, he headed out of town

Past the railroad out of Santa Fe

Somewhere in the Sacramento Hills, they shot him down

With his dying breath, they heard him say

He said, "I'll take the money, and I'll run to you, honey

Wait and see

And as we hit the road down to Mexico, we're gonna be free

And as the sun goes down, we'll find a little town

And forget about the things we've done

You know I love you so

I'll take the money and run"

He said, "I'll take the money, and I'll run to you, honey

Wait and see

And as we hit the road down to Mexico, we're gonna be free

And as the sun goes down, we'll find a little town

And forget about the things we've done

You know I love you so

I'll take the money and run"