Can't Be Too Long

Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
Ah, Ah, Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
The heat of a summer day, poundin' down on my back, 
Work like a dog in the sunlight, tryin' to pay the people back. 
I killed a man in the spring time; Had to work hard just to make a dime, 
To buy my baby the things that she needs. 
I guess I didn't think twice, and now I have to pay the price, 
For killing a man of another creed. 
Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
Ah, Ah, Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
I guess I'll have to be strong, the rest of my life can't be too long. 
I know I'll die some day, and be going far away, 
And you won't remember the things that I've done. 
I feel a shedding tear, it's only been a year, 
But I know I'll be dead when the evening comes. 
Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
Ah, Ah, Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
I guess I'll have to be strong, the rest of my life can't be too long. 
Ahhh ... Ahhh ... 
Ah, Ah, Ahhh ... Ahhh ...