The Legend of Wild Bill Lyrics

In Pecos, West Texas, where the dust blows high, an old deputy marshal's ridin' out sayin' goodbye

He's headin' east to teach the greenhorns to shoot right, but his replacement, a young

Deputy just rollin' in tonight

He says, son, this patch sure means a lot, but it ain't all glory, and it sure ain't just talk

You either follow the code, live by the rules, or you'll end up just like old Wild Bill a fool

He said, Wild Bill, had a fighter in his bones, coulda been the best lawman the West had ever known But it all came down in that deadwood bar, shot in the back of the head, cause he didn't play smart

If he lived by the code, kept his head high, he'da done more good for his time to die He rode with the best in his prime, but instead, he got cut down before his time

Now listen up, first thing you gotta know, don't do nothin' stupid in that G-Ride on show Keep it straight, keep it clean, no funny play, or AI will come lookin, takin' your badge away Second thing, that card ain't a toy, boy, it's for the job, not some fancy ploy Buy somethin' wrong, try to sneak it through, you'll be outta here faster than a high noon duel

He said, Wild Bill, was a fighter in his bones, coulda been the best lawman the West had ever known

But it all came down in that deadwood bar, shot in the back of the head, cause he didn't

Play smart If he lived by the code, kept his head high, he'da done more good for his time to die

He rode with the best in his prime, but instead, he got cut down before his time Surround yourself with folks who ride true, you're only as good as the company you keep with you

Mind your business, do your job right, stay away from drama, or you'll lose the fight And when internal affairs comes knockin' on your door, you best tell them the truth, don't

Hide no more I've seen too many fall, not for what they've done, but for the lies they told, and try

To outrun

He said, Wild Bill, coulda made it far, but he let loose, forgot who his friends were Found himself facin' the wrong end of fate, and he never got to walk through heaven's gate

So son, wear this badge proud, and wear it right, but remember this code when you ride

Tonight

Wild Bill, had fire in his bones, coulda been the best lawman the West had ever known

But it all came down in that Deadwood bar shot in the back of the head, cause he didn't

Play smart

If he lived by the code, kept his head high, he'da done more good for his time to die

He rode with the best in his prime, but instead, he got cut down before his time

The young deputy tipped his hat, took the word to heart, he knew from then he'd play it smart

And as the old deputy marshal rode into the setting sun, that rookie swore he'd live by the code till his days were done