G
As I went out for to take a little walk
D G
I came upon that Wild Bill Jones
G
He was walkin' and a-talkin' by my true lover's side
D G
And I bid him to leave her alone
[Solo]
G D G
G D G
[Verse]
G
He said, "My age is twenty-one,
D G
Too old to be controlled."
G
I pulled my pistol from my side
D G
And I destroyed that poor boy's soul
[Solo]
G D G
G D G
[Verse]
G
He reeled and he staggered then he fell to the ground
D G
And then he gave one dyin' moan
G
Well, he wrapped his arms around my little girl's neck
D G
Said "Honey, won't you take me home."
[Solo]
G D G
G D G
[Verse]
G
So put them handcuffs on me boys
D G
And lead me to that freight car gate
G
I have no friends or relations there
D G
No one for to go my bail
[Solo]
G D G
G D G
[Verse]
G
So pass around that ol' longneck bottle
D G
And we'll all go on a spree
G
Today saw the last of Wild Bill Jones
D G
And tomorrow'll be the last of me
