The Ballad of the Villain, Johnny Tempo

Well, I slunk down in the hollow Hill's dead stream all for to follow The villain Johnny Tempo on my trail I took the isthmus 'cross the lake Dove into the thick canebrake Hoped he wouldn't pay the thicket any mind I was quaking in the reeds Didn't dare to even breathe Didn't know if John was close enough to hear I was silent as could be In the canebreak, on my knees When I heard that devil Tempo drawin' near Johnny bellowed, Jack, you're dead! And it was then I stood and fled But a single shot did halt me in my flight And as the light drained from my eyes I heard Johnny Tempo sigh What a shame, the bastard didn't even fight