Breaking The Law

(Verse 1)
Got a call from the county sheriff again
Said I left my truck in the middle of a bend
Three counties over, with a broken tail light
And a trunk full of items I didn’t buy right
Mama told me I was born with a restless soul
But she didn’t know I’d fill it with a bullet hole
Just itching for a chase, just hungry for the fight
I never make it easy on myself at night

(Chorus)
I’m a midnight run and a smoking gun
I’m a thousand miles from ‘over and done’
Yeah, the judge can’t fix what the devil saw
I can’t quit breaking the law
No, I can’t quit breaking the law!

(Verse 2)
Left a waitress in Memphis with a broken heart
Said I promised her a dream, then I tore it apart
She told me, "Boy, you’re looking for a jail cell"
I just tipped my hat, said "See you in hell"
Sold a stolen guitar to a man in the rain
Just to fuel the habit of this runaway train
Ain’t no redemption in a faded tattoo
Just another dollar sign and a different view

(Breakdown - triple boot stomp)
(Stomp... Stomp... Stomp...)
Gravel flying...
(Stomp... Stomp... Stomp...)
Engine dying...
(Stomp... Stomp... Stomp...)
The Devil’s laughing...
(Stomp... Stomp... Stomp...)
While the Law is trying

(Chorus)
I’m a midnight run and a smoking gun
I’m a thousand miles from ‘over and done’
Yeah, the judge can’t fix what the devil saw
I can’t quit breaking the law
No, I can’t quit breaking the law!

(Bridge)
They say I’m a troubled man, maybe they’re right
But I’d rather die fast than live slow in the light
The judge said he’s tired of seeing my face
I told him I’m just occupying the space

(Guitar Solo - Gritty and fast)

(Chorus)
I’m a midnight run and a smoking gun
I’m a thousand miles from ‘over and done’
Yeah, the judge can’t fix what the devil saw
I can’t quit breaking the law
No, I can’t quit breaking the law!

(Outro)
No, I can't...
I can't stop, baby.
Just one more time

Alternative country rock, (Tempo: Mid-tempo, acoustic guitar intro with a gritty slide guitar overlay, fun, male