Well a stranger came to Shady Town

?Bout the time the sun was coming down

With a 45 hung on his waist

And a knife in his boot there just in case, just in 

case

Well he stepped inside them swingin' doors

And he strolled across the hardwood floor

He drank himself some whisky down

Said where's my girl from Shady Town, Shady Town.



She walked up and she just smiled

Said I haven't seen you in quite a while

He said I haven't been around

But I've come to take you from Shady Town, Shady Town

Well she couldn't say no to all his charm

And as they fell into each other's arms

The night got cold and the sky turned blue

And they even danced a song or two, a song or two.




Then another man came walkin' by

With a jealous look there in his eye

Said she's my gal and I'm her man

And I'll shoot you down right where you stand, right 

where you stand

Well the stranger didn't flinch a bit

If it's a fight you want, that's what you'll get

And I'll be happy to abide

And the two cowboys just stepped outside, right 

outside.



Well, the stranger pulled his gun out quick

Before he fired a shot, well he was hit

She ran to him as he fell down

And the stranger died in Shady Town.



Well a stranger came to Shady Town

?Bout the time the sun was coming down

With a 45 hung on his waist

And a knife in his boot there just in case.