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John Wesley Harding
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Was a friend to the poor,
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He trav'led with a gun in ev'ry hand.
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All along this countryside,
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He opened a many a door,
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But he was never known
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To hurt an honest man.
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'Twas down in Chaynee County,
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A time they talk about,
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With his lady by his side
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He took a stand.
And soon the situation there
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Was all but straightened out,
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For he was always known
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To lend a helping hand.
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All across the telegraph
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His name it did resound,
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But no charge held against him
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Could they prove.
And there was no man around
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Who could track or chain him down,
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He was never known
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To make a foolish move.
