John Wesley Harding

John Wesley Harding

Was a friend to the poor

He traveled with a gun in every hand

All along this countryside

He opened a-many a door

But he was never known to hurt an honest man

'Twas down in Chaynee County

A time they talk about

With his lady by his side, he took a stand

And soon, the situation there

Was all but straightened out

For he was always known to lend a helping hand

All across the telegraph

His name, it did resound

But no charge held against him could they prove

And there was no man around

Who could track or chain him down

He was never known to make a foolish move