Running scared (Joe grushecky, gil snyder, art nardini) I lost my job – ran out of cash Better do something better do it fast The girl of my dreams just walked out the door She said she couldn't stand being this poor I need some money in a hurry before it's too late One big score would set me straight Running scared with a price on my head The police want me alive or dead I don't care what the newspaper said It's just not fair – i'm running scared I took a drink – steeled up my nerves In like clint eastwood i walked I said "get your hands up" They did what i told them – this is easier than i thought "Give me your money in a hurry – open up that vault" The guard surprised me – it was really nobody's fault Running scared with a price on my head The police want me alive or dead I don't care what the newspaper said It's just not fair – i'm running scared Got back to her place knocked on the door I said "honey we got to go" She said "what? you must be kidding I ain't going no place with a fool like you no more" "But honey i got the money in a hurry And after all i've been through And anyway, i did it all for you" Running scared with a price on my head The police want me alive or dead I don't care what the newspaper said It's just not fair – i'm running scared