Ballad Of Willie Johnson

It started on a knife point I was born out of a threat
And I grew up way too fast and always pushed it to the edge
I learned that if you never count on someone then they never let you down
let you down
My name is Willie Johnson and I grew up on the other side of town

I was 14 with a target always one step from the law
So I took my leave of Abilene to search for something more
And with my pockets full of nothing, I set my sights on something down the
road
Down the road
My name is Willie Johnson and I’m heading anywhere the warm wind blows

I can’t find a way to ever stay I’m not one to turn back time
I ain’t found a love that I can’t leave
No second thoughts for what gets left behind
I’m always starting something but I guess I’ll always be the leavin’ kind

There was a waitress down in Houston who showed me all her charms
And I fell into her habits and I fell into her arms
And she showed me things that made me think maybe I don’t have to be alone
be alone
My name is Johnson and I just found out I’m gonna have a son

So I went out for cigarettes to clear my troubled mind
And I jumped a car and drove to leave the lights of town behind
I was looking for an answer but I couldn’t find the heart to let them down
My name is Johnson and I’m thinking that I might just turn around

I looked into my rear view and I saw the flashing lights
I knew I was at the crossroads should I run or should I fight
Those Houston cops were chasing and they took the choice right out of my
hands
My name is Johnson and I guess I really never had a chance

It started on a knife point I was born out of a threat
And I grew up way too fast and always pushed it to the edge