I remember when I saw the sea freeze

But it said nothing about the birds and the bees

They were swarming around my head

You'll be better off dead



But I ain't going down like that

No I ain't going down like that



Because I'm better than him

And I know where I've been

And I know where I'm comin' from

And a lie is a sin, but don't we all sin

That is the truth, and the truth is grim

Now he's in jail and his story's for sale

The farmer's dog wags his crippled tail

It points to the West and leaves out the rest

And invites you to be his special guest



I remember when I saw the leaves fall

I was in the woods

In a gown you wouldn't wear to the ball

Into the ditch I fly wanted dead or alive



But I ain't going down like that

No I ain't going down like that



Because I'm better than him

And I know where I've been

And I know where I'm comin' from

And a lie is a sin, but don't we all sin

That is the truth, and the truth is grim

Now he's in jail and his story's for sale

The farmer's dog wags his crippled tail

It points to the West and leaves out the rest

And invites you to be his special guest



Because I'm better than him

And I know where I've been

And I know where I'm comin' from

And a lie is a sin, but don't we all sin

That is the truth, and the truth is grim

Now stop!