Bad Man Blues

They say there's hope for wicked men And I hope it ain't the truth They say there's hope for wicked men And I hope it ain't the truth 'Cause the lord ain't had no mercy yet And the hangman's lookin' round for you Pain and misery's been your currency It's the coin of your realm Pain and misery's been your currency It's the coin of your realm Better keep your empty promises The taxman and judge gonna put you in a jail You can't go around breaking women And act surprised when the hammer comes down You can't go around breaking women And act surprised when the hammer comes down Better keep your filthy hands to yourself Before her daddy comes lookin around