flame

knuckle up or belly down, i turned your offer down
to slip away without a fight, i'm well accustomed to that
back alley of night
where sinners lay their wages down and try for that
heavenly kingdom crown

me i ride a pony named flame
too quick to flicker out, he just keeps a nose ahead of the game
chasing down the demons of all your sad doubts from the plain
i got no colors but tried and true and i
promise i'll outdistance you, just like you want me to

rider, rider beware
it's not glory that saves you
rider, rider take care
the distance will outweigh you
when the bets are down and the money's in:
the gates are changin

when it's time to pay up, will you forgive me my misfortune?
hey the clock is spinnin down-
what is sin but more bad luck that you've invited round
and when you're burnin right down in your bitter boots,
are you still waiting for a sign?
cause as you stand with your flag unfurled, you better believe it baby,
you're not meant for this world

rider, rider, beware
it's not glory that saves you
rider, rider, take care
the distance will outweigh you
hey when the bets are down and the money's in:
the gates are changin

written by janas hoyt, copyright © 1998, janas hoyt music, bmi

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