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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