Arkansas Killing Time

[Intro]

[Refrain]
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, and
This time of year is a favorite of mine

We'll vanish like mist when it's Arkansas killing time, and
Life on the road suits us fine

[Verse 1]
There's bad men who gather to prey
On travelers who've wandered astray

And it's lonely to be so far from home
When with strangers you've chosen to roam

[Refrain 2]
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, I'm
Glad you and yours chose to travel with mine

But my watch says it's Arkansas killing time —
It seems like yours have left you behind

[Verse 2]
I love to be here in the fall
In the hills where the coyote calls

And you know that your tracks won't be found
For the leaves fall and cover the ground

[Refrain 3]
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, I
Already feel like I'm getting behind

But my watch says it's Arkansas killing time
You can't see the sun for the pines

[Musical Bridge]

[Refrain 1]
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, and
This time of year is a favorite of mine

We'll vanish like mist when it's Arkansas killing time
Life on the road suits us fine

[Verse 3]
Take comfort in this guarantee
One day they will catch up to me

And you know that they'll put me away
In a grave dug in Arkansas clay

[Refrain 4]
But for now it's Arkansas killing time
Now we's drunk on power and wine

Give up a cheer for Arkansas killing time
And put your Yankee hand in mine

[Outro]