when 8 Ball fell through the gallows
something he knew was wrong
balanced on his toes he stood
they had the rope to long

depart from here said Cue Ball
here lies a sinful ball
when the crowd departed
8 Ball got up and ran

this time tomorrow
reckon where he'll be
by the way he's runnin'
he'll be in Tennessee

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Lift up your head and laugh
there'll be no requiem
Lift up your head and laugh
you've to the laugh on them

