How many times, can I man Watch the sun rise over his head Without feeling free How many words, will fail me in my negligence To arrest, oh yes, this crazy part of me How many fools, will I let Unlock the door to my heart When I know that, know that They should’ve had the key It’s been so long, and the groove in my hearts nearly gone Oh my heads in the clouds But I’m landing on my feet
CHORUS: Don’t shoot me down The sun shining down, I’m hot tequila brown Don’t shoot me down I’m stone cold, but I’m lying here in the Sunshine shining down
How many lives, will I lose On the bad lines, inside my mind I think I’ve had enough Don’t shoot me down All I want is to see my black eyes turn back to brown Plus that rule become, I think I really must