I heard this as I walked upon on the dusty street
Everybody still spittin in my face
I scratched it on the back of another piece of leather
So I could remember what to say

If you give 'em enough fire they'll burn themselves
If you give 'em enough rope they'll hang
I remember what the wise man told me
Don't ever be afraid to ...

[Chorus]

Find a good horse and ride to the end
And that's just what the hell I'm gonna do
Take a chance with every breath
You ain't got nothin else to lose

A man's word is the blade of a knife
Words carry weight it's true
You can't go wrong when a good thing catches on
Just take it from The News

If you give 'em enough fire they'll burn themselves
If you give 'em enough rope they'll hang
I remember what the wise man told me
Don't ever be afraid to ...