The Judge

(Brian Hendrix)

Another western song I wrote. Typically I write about outlaws and the suchlike, but this one's about a bounty hunter nicknamed "The Judge." I was going to write a very, very long song, about seven verses or so, explaining his real name, where he grew up, etc. Though I think I'd like to make a series of songs about The Judge. We'll see how it goes. This one's very catchy.

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I heard a story 'bout a man Chased Hickok out Cheyenne Too good not to be real 'Bout how Wild Bill don't stand a chance Shot a fella 'cross the saloon While he was playing stud Then threw the barkeep two bits Said "I'm sorry 'bout the blood" Then the ladies all spoke up They said, "There goes the Judge" (Chorus) Here comes the Judge And he wants to hang 'em high That poster's got two options But he won't take 'em in alive Schofield's lightning and a deadshot When push it comes to shove Ain't no posse even Pinkertons Makes 'em run like the Judge One I seen with my own eyes Four Rancheros in disguise But you only heard one gun A dio mio, they all died An outlaw had his Springfield pulled Aimed at the Judge just like a fool Poor fella lost his head He took his horse and rifle too When people saw him in the mud They said, "There goes the judge" (Chorus) He's tracking bounties place to place Just hope he don't hold your face 'Cause there ain't nowhere you can hide A forty-five is now your fate He'll shoot the wings off of a fly Still have five shots to win the fight If you feel lucky 'nough to pull First bid your loved ones a goodbye They'll be holdin' them a grudge Sayin' "There goes the Judge" (Chorus)

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