by Ryan Murga

Created on: April 05, 2011   Last Updated: April 15, 2011

I've had my fair share of troubles this life;
Been chased by sheriffs and crooks.
What all I have learned, and now what I know,
I'd be stupid to say on the books.

There are lawmen from 'Paso to Denver
Who swear that they've caught me before,
But if they knew half of what I know,
They'd remember what I spared them for.

My journey has brought me 'cross deserts;
The horse that I rode has passed on.
What I know now is that life is brief,
The power-that-be's great con.

While I settle down to slowly retire,
I can't help but ponder my life.
I'll share with you young people what I know:
Never disagree with your wife.

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