Down in the holler there`s a thriving town
A treasure trove that makes the world go `round,
When the city barons bring their legal papers and guns,
Oh darlin`, don`t be afraid to run
When we came to settle here we came to stay,
Maybe raise a family, earn a decent wage,
Now every public servant reeks of suspicion,
So darlin` don`t be afraid to run
Darlin` don`t be afraid to run,
And don`t turn your back on the noonday sun,
Someday redemption will wash everyone,
But there`s no telling when that day will come
So darlin` don`t be afraid to run
Maybe we`ll rendezvous out in nowheresville,
Or maybe we`ll find each other runnin` still
Until we reach that auspicious liaison
Darlin` don`t be afraid to run
Darlin` don`t be afraid to run,
And don`t turn your back on the noonday sun,
The people will greet you with derision,
You`ll never be their model citizen
So darlin` don`t be afraid to run