Red Headed Stranger

By Willie Nelson Album: Red Headed Stranger D The red-headed stranger from Blue Rock, Montana A Rode into town one day D And under his knees was a raging black stallion E7 A And walkin' behind was a bay D The red-headed stranger had eyes like thunder A And lips that were sad and tight D G His little lost love lay asleep on the hillside A D And his heart was heavy as night Chorus: G So don't cross him, don't boss him D He's wild in his sorrow A He's ridin' and he's hidin' his pain G Don't fight him, don't spite him D Just wait 'til tomorrow A D Maybe he'll ride on again A yellow-haired lady leaned out of her window And watched as he passed her way And she drew back in fear at the sight of the stallion But cast greedy eyes on the bay But how could she know that the dancin' bay pony Meant more to him than life For this was the horse that his little lost darlin' Had ridden when she was his wife Chorus The yellow-haired lady went down to the tavern And looked up the stranger there He bought her a drink, and he gave her some money But he just didn't seem to care She followed him out as he saddled his stallion And laughed as she grabbed at the bay He shot her so quick, they had no time to warn her She never heard anyone say Chorus The yellow-haired lady was buried at sunset The stranger went free, of course For you can't hang a man for killin' a woman Who's tryin' to steal your horse Now this is the tale of the red-headed stranger And if he should pass your way Stay out of the path of the raging black stallion And don't lay a hand on the bay Chorus