Over the hill they're comin'
Can't hold them back for long
They don't know why I wronged her
And left her to die
They only know the sweet thing
That passed them in the street
That kissed the children went to church
But I knew her deceit

Black eyes fooled me, dazed my head
There were no strangers to her bed
Had to end it, save my soul
I loved my black eyes

No good to ask for mercy
Nobody wants to hear
Shouting their threats I don't fear them
I know I will die
They can't be blamed for hating
For wanting to have my head
I killed the flower of their town
Their black eyes is dead