Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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I wrote this almost 20 years ago about Texas being by far the state with the highest number of executions since 1976. It still is number 1! That wonderful gravely voice on harmony is non other than the legendary Steve Earle. The song was never on a proper record. I thought I would dredge it up since Texas has been on everyone's mind.

If you're upset at your loved ones
Or you're just mad at mankind
Or you just need some money
Of great horned one gave you would sign
Well, you can go to Ohio
Certainly go to Brentwood
But do yourself a favor
Don't end up in Fort Worth

You Better not kill in Texas
Whatever you do
Better not kill in the Lone Star State
They just love to kill you

Even if you had a bad childhood
And your daddy messed with you at night
Even if you're real sorry
Even if you're pretty or white
Even if you say you love Jesus
Or the doctor said you're real sick
Well you can get off in Colorado
But they'll fry your ass in Lubbock

Better not kill in Texas
Whatever you do
Better not kill in the Lone Star State
They just love to kill you