Badlands Lyrics - Singles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Fresh scrubbed baby, momma's kiss on his cheek 

Steps off the greyhound with money for a week 

A wide-eyed innocent, he knows no fear 

It takes more than heroes to survive down there 

In the badlands, badlands, badlands 

Well, if you've got the bullets 

They'll remember your name down there 

Can't drink the water, can't breathe the air 

They said, it was exciting, never said, it was fair 

You're just another singer in a pilgrim's suit 

Chased by the lines 'til you learn to shoot 

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In the badlands, badlands, badlands 

If you've got those black dollars 

They'll remember your name down there 

Badlands 

Well there's always a faster hand in the west 

Room around town for only the best 

One false step and you'll be cut down 

For some it's paradise, for others it's hell 

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In the badlands, badlands, badlands 

If you've got the bullets 

Well, they'll remember your name down there 

They'll remember your name down there 

They'll remember your name down there 

You're gonna need some protection on 

You better make your connection