Down in the holler there's a thriving town
treasure trove that makes the world go 'round,
When the city barons bring their legal papers and guns,
Oh darlin', don't be afraid [bad word] 
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 [bad word] 
Darlin' don't be afraid [bad word] 
And don't turn your back on the noonday sun,
Someday redemption will wash everyone,
But there's no telling when that day [bad word] So darlin' don't be afraid [bad word] 
Maybe we'll rendezvous out in nowheresville,
Or maybe we'll find each [bad word]  still
Until we reach that auspicious liaison
Darlin' don't be afraid [bad word] 
Darlin' don't be afraid [bad word] 
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 [bad word]