The damn man kicking down my door
don't he know I won't see him no more?


that dusty brim hanging over his eyes
lord, I ain't never seen a man of his size


the heavy hand and the cast iron faith
he never gives but he always takes


I see the red red dust on his soul
his tired boots are as black as coal


You might see him in a subway car
or in the darkest corner down in the bar



The steely gaze and the serpent smile
he'll work you over pretty good for a while


So I'll tell you just what I did
I packed my bags and away I went


Crossed frozen mountains and a deep blue sea
I built a wall between him and me


Tell you something if you're hooked by the man
just get out while you still can.