Fresh scrubbed baby, Momma's kiss on his cheek

Steps off the greyhound with money for a week.

A wild eyed innoncent, he knows no fear

It takes more than heroes to survive down there.



In the badlands, the badlands, the badlands

Well if you've got the bullets...

They'll remember your name down there.



Can't drink the water, can't breathe the air

They said it was exciting, never said it was fair

You're just another singer in a pilgrim's suit

Chased by the lines till you learn to shoot



In the badlands, the badlands, the badlands

If you've got those black diamonds

They'll remember your name down there.



Badlands, well there's always a faster hand in the west

Room around town for only the best

One false step and you'll be cut down

For some it's paradise, others it's hell.



In the badlands, the badlands, the badlands

Yeah, if you've got the bullet

They'll remember your name down there.

They'll remember your name down there.

They'll remember your name down there.



You're gonna need some protection.

You had better make your connections.