[Willie Nelson] Was it bitter then With our backs against the wall? [Kris Kristofferson] Were we better men Than wed ever been before? [Willie Nelson] Say, if she came again today Would you still answer to the call? [Kris Kristofferson] Tell the truth my friend Dont it matter anymore? [Willie Nelson] We were simple men By her side when she was born [Kris Kristofferson, spoken] Talkin about the dream [Johnny Cash] It was simple then Like the freedom when you fall And we were smaller then you see But soon we gathered like a storm They dont understand What that thunder meant at all See The Highwaymen LiveGet tickets as low as 63You might also like[Instrumental break] [Willie Nelson] Was he crucified Was he done in by the law? [Kris Kristofferson] Are you satisfied That hell never ride again? [Waylon Jennings] Some people say he got away They say he never died at all [Johnny Cash] If that storys true Does it bother you my friend? [Kris Kristofferson] Was it bitter then With our backs against the wall? Spoken Say, two thousand years ago [Willie Nelson] Were we better men Than wed ever been before? Spoken Or two hundred years ago [Kris Kristofferson] Say, if she came again today Would you still answer to the call? [Johnny Cash, spoken] Or tomorrow [Kris Kristofferson] Tell the truth my friend Dont it matter anymore?
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