Kentucky, my sweet gal,
please don't forget me,
'cause I'll see you soon.
Well the moonlight
it shines down
and draws close to you
from two states away.
Then the knife
well it slips through
the cold dark hands
and misery.
I'll never forget that night with you
kickin and screaming all night long.
I paid my respects,
and I did my time for you,
but now you're gone...
lord, I'll see you soon.
Well the judge
he slipped me a deal:
ninety years in the pen
to never see you again.
But you've been on my mind
for the past three years.
Won't you say your goodbyes,
'cause I'm coming for you.
I'll never forget that night with you
kickin and screaming all night long.
I paid my respects,
and I did my time for you,
but now you're gone...
lord, I'll see you soon.
Kentucky, my sweet gal,
please don't forget me..
'cause I'll see you soon.
credits
from Cletus Got Shot,
released March 1, 2009
Lyrics by Adam Cox, music by Cletus Got Shot
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