SMOKIN' GUN (Pete Ham)
[from Head First CD, disc 2 (demos & bonus tracks) - recorded 1974 - released U.S. 2000]
[from "Misunderstood" digital release - recorded 1975 - released U.S. 2023]

Once upon a ruthless time
Lived a man folks thought was kind
People called him Laughing Will
But inside he loved to kill

Ruled a city with his mob
A connoisseur of the way to rob
And some refused him
They're dead or lame
And old Will always dodged the blame

Johnny could not help be near
What he saw was faced quite clear
Old Will Parker saw him run
Followed with his smokin' gun

He was just a fairground boy
Robbing him on a Wheel of Joy
He pulled no punches
He played the game
But Old Will shot him just the same

lyrics transcribed by Dan Matovina
checked by Tom Brennan

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