One step ahead, they're on your tail Live or dead you're skipping bail Over your shoulder, no time to stop You're getting bolder watch out for a cop A born thief on the lamb His mother's grief, he don't give a damn Has a rap sheet as long as my arm An escapee from a work farm Beat the law Beat the law Beat the law Criminal on the loose Escape the hangman's noose Steal a car grand larceny Won't get far committing a felony On the run no place to hide Ain't no fun, a kick in the pride A dream team lawyer is what you need A filthy liar to get you freed You walk away an exonerated man But everyday you'll be damned