He pulled the sheets off from the stars and made the earth spin toward the sun And when the fire hit the clouds it took ten years off his life When the sheriff found out where he was He sent 10 men down to find cause they knew we'd find out the truth unless they let that man down Hands were shaking at his side when he pulled out the gun and said goodbye The shots flew back and forth and the crowd covered their eyes And when the noise was over dirt flew by with dust and spite He laid on his back red and full of life He laid on his back red and full of time And they hung the flag at half mast today While the room filled full and alive He laid down low with a smile on his face While the stars sing songs and collide in his eyes Why do all the good ones have to die