I crossed the desert in a dining car In the Spring on '91 Met some people drinkin' at the bar They were laughing having fun I told them that I hadn't heard the joke That was so hilarious They said that I was just a dumb cowpoke I didn't want to make a fuss So I shot 'em down One by one Then I left them along the rails I used my gun whenever kindness fails The moon was in the sign of Scorpio The sun was at my back I didn't know how far the train would go Until the law would find my track I saw the brakeman and the engineer Drinkin' wine and eatin' brie I asked them who would brake and who would steer They started pointing back at me So I shot 'em down One by one Then I left them along the rails I only used my gun whenever kindness fails I only have a moment to explain Just a chance to let you know When its time for you to board the train There are two ways you can go You can ride the wheels into the sun Feel the cool wind on your face Or you can laugh into a loaded gun And you'll likely loose your place Yeah I shot 'em down One by one And I left them along the rails Now I only use my gun whenever kindness fails Oh, I shot 'em down One by one And I left them along the rails When I use my gun that lonesome whistle wails