Morning light
Meet the day
Nervous eyes
Look both ways
And it just don't matter
Spring or fall
There's bread to win
And shots to call
And there ain't nobody out there
Just a wild uncertainty
It's in your stride
But it ain't no fun
Sometimes I feel
Just like
A hired gun
Yeah, I feel
Just like
A hired gun
Always on the run
And why it started
Well, you can't recall
Did someone push you?
Did someone stall?
Whatever the reasons
There was lots to learn
To get home safely
And not get burned
And it's all so cold
And empty
As you watch the setting sun
You've picked up every dirty trick
Just to keep yourself
Always on the run
And I feel
Just like
A hired gun
Yeah, I feel
Just like
A hired gun
Always on the run
Always on the run
Yeah
I dream of comfort
And friendship long
But I can't trust you
Or anyone
The scars still hurt me
But I don't let them heal
Each one's a lesson
Each one's a shield
And I may even
Love you dearly
And I loathe what I have to do
You see, I
I've picked up every dirty trick
In my fear of you
Cause you make me feel
Just like
A hired gun
Yeah, you make me feel
Just like
A hired gun
Always on the run
Always on the run
Always on the run
You make me feel
Make me feel like a hired gun
You make me feel
Make me feel just like a hired gun
Make me feel like
Make me feel like