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Written by Jimmy Webb, Highwayman is a song about reincarnation, with each of the singer's taking a verse (Nelson sang about being a bandit; Kristofferson, a sailor). It hit Number One in 1985, making it the group's only chart-topper.
The Highwayman Lyrics was written by songwriter Jimmy Webb. The song was released on an album in 1985 by the country super group Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles on August 17th, 1985.