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Silverado
album cover
Silverado was released on April 29, 1981 by Rhino/Warner Records as a part of the album Dedicated
April 29, 1981
LabelRhino/Warner Records
LanguageEnglish
BPM166
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

As a young man I was raised by a man of the law
And taught to judge men equal and not to find their faults
But 'til one day I witnessed a tragic scene
A man lay on the church steps slain
And as the smoke cleared a tall man he holstered his gun
The bright day ended and a cloud had covered the sun
I found hate in my heart that I'd never known before
I'll see this man hanged and that's the one thing that I know for sure
Silverado, you'll hang by the hangman's tree
And you'll die in misery
His face remained in my eyes as I grew through the years
I practiced shooting every day while trying to hold back the tears
I traveled through Oklahoma and Texas to the Rio Grande
Knowing when I met Silverado the Lord would steady my hand
Silverado, you'll hang by the hangman's tree
And you'll die in misery
Then the day came I dreamed of for years
Silverado stood before me and my heart it pounded and feared
As he turned and saw my eyes his youth wide gone
Then without the blink of an eye he went for his gun
As our guns spit fire tears come to my eyes
When he collapsed before me I dropped my gun and sighed
Silverado, you'll hang by the hangman's tree
And you'll die in misery
Silverado, you'll hang by the hangman's tree
Yes, you'll die in misery
Written by: George McCorkle

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