The night was cold and dark A special kind of black Shining on the lake just like a diamond Saw him in the distance Through that glowing window pane I knew right then how this was gonna play Sweet Baby James ringing on that Zodiac Leaning on it, trying to decide his fate Saw me in the glass behind him Eyes locked straight ahead Turning 'round will never save your name No, turning 'round will never save your name Some will say they saw me walk with him that day Others saw him jumping from a train Cause I went to gun him down But I swear he got away Leaned in close, to tell him how it's gonna be Saw the sweat bead, and falling to his knees Five is what I got, son, but one is all I need To send you to a place you've only dreamed Some will say they saw me walk with you that day Others saw you jumping from a train If I had it my way, I'd be visiting your grave Cause I went to gun you down Went to gun you down But I swear you got away