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Colt 45 Lyrics by James Carothers

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2017

[Verse 1]
Johnny grew up on an Indiana farm
Family never did anyone harm
Said I ain't no farmer but I'll survive
With a good fast car and a Colt 45
[Verse 2]
Jon's dad was a good man, prayed everyday
Said don't let johnny throw his life away
Its in your hands Lord, keep him alive
While he's running with the devil and a Colt 45
[Chorus]
Cause he's public enemy wanted man
Running from the law as fast as he can
Running from the law, staying alive
With a good fast car and a Colt 45
[Verse 3]
Mister Hubert said boys I want this man
Doesn't matter how you get him, anyway you can
Bring him in dead or alive
Better take a fast car and a Colt 45
[Verse 4]
So they caught him in the Crownorn jail
He was laughing and a joking, didn't have no bail
Whittled him a pistol from a bar of soap
Stole a car, headed to the end of the road
[Chorus]
Cause he's public enemy wanted man
Running from the law as fast as he can
Running from the law, staying alive
With a good fast car and a Colt 45
[Bridge]
Two men found him in Chicago Town
They knew he'd be leaving from the [?] house
Walking with a woman all dressed in red
He was going for his pistol when they shot him dead
[Chorus]
He's a public enemy number one
Living on the road, living by the gun
Beated up, losing when he's trying to stay alive
Shaking hands with the devil and a Colt 45
[Chorus]
He's public enemy number one
Living on the road, living by the gun
Beated up, losing when he's trying to stay alive
Shaking hands with the devil and a Colt 45
Credits
James Carothers

James Carothers

About “Colt 45” by James Carothers

Read the complete lyrics to "Colt 45" by James Carothers from the album "Relapse" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"Colt 45" is credited to James Carothers. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Colt 45" appears on "Relapse" in 2017.

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