Dont Shoot
DON’T SHOOT
I was playin at a nightclub in El Paso
The people packed the bar right out the door
Then some drunk ass in the corner hit a bouncer
And I watched the fight commence out on the floor
Then 2 shots rang out somewhere near the jukebox
So I decided I’d run outta songs to play
And when the door broke down I saw a badge and handcuffs
And as the troopers pulled their guns I heard one say

Don’t shoot, the cowboy with the guitar
I saw him here last night he plays & sings
Don’t shoot, the cowboy with the guitar
From the bandstand I bet he saw everything

* SOLO *

They were linin people up and takin statements
When a guy stepped up and he said I saw it all
Just then someone took a cue stick to his forehead
And it soon became a full fledged barroom brawl
Well they radioed for back up & the SWAT team
Tear gas and police dogs filled the scene
And as the sniper drug his cross hairs across the dance floor
Well I heard the chief of police scream
Don’t shoot, the cowboy with the guitar
I saw him here last night he plays & sings
Don’t shoot, the cowboy with the guitar
From the bandstand I bet he saw everything
Don’t shoot, the cowboy with the guitar
From the bandstand I bet he saw everything