even up the score

like a serpent in the sand

coiled up to strike you when your back is turned

he's an evil man

wicked since the day that he was born

when the morning comes

i'll meet him in the street and try to gun him down

he took your life away

what a dark bitter day

i held her in my arms and i swore

i'd even up the score

the sun is in my eyes

sweat is on my face and i can hardly stand

fear is in my heart

telling me to turn and run away

a killer all his life

he looms before me like a demon dark and cold

but i made you a vow

and i won't break it now

i'll die here if that's what's in store

or even up the score

face to face we stand in silence now

not one whisper in the crowd

like in a dream i watch his hand float down

i hear the shots ring out he's lying dead upon the ground

he took your life away

what a dark bitter day

i held her in my arms and i swore

i'd even up the score

even up the score