Take the Money and Run Lyrics

He was just a little man, he lead a lonely life
Working at a bank in Santa Fe
She was raised in luxury, a wealthy rancher's wife
And he fell for all her evil ways

He said: I'll take the money and I'll run to you, honey
Wait and see
And as we hit the road down to Mexico
We're gonna be free
And as the sun goes down we'll find a little town

And forget about the things we've done
You know I love you so
I'll take the money and run

Now for twenty years or more, he had the same routine
Took the payroll for the railroad gang
She said: We could both be rich beyond our wildest dreams
Prove your love for me and be a man

He said: I'll take the money and I'll run to you, honey
Wait and see
And as we hit the road down to Mexico
We're gonna be free
And as the sun goes down we'll find a little town
And forget about the things we've done
You know I love you so
I'll take the money and run

With that million dollar bag, he headed out of town
Past the railroad out of Santa Fe
Somewhere in the Sacramento Hills, they shot him down
With his dying breath, they heard him say

He said: I'll take the money and I'll run to you, honey
Wait and see
And as we hit the road down to Mexico
We're gonna be free
And as the sun goes down, we'll find a little town
And forget about the things we've done
You know I love you so
I'll take the money and run

He said: I'll take the money and I'll run to you, honey
Wait and see
And as we hit the road down to Mexico
We're gonna be free
And as the sun goes down we'll find a little town
And forget about the things we've done
You know I love you so
I'll take the money and run