Mama, take this badge off of me…
I can't use it anymore…
It's getting dark, too dark to see…
Feel I'm knocking on heaven's door… 

Mama, take this badge off of me…
I can't use it anymore…
It's getting dark, too dark to see…
Feel I'm knocking on heaven's door… 

Baby stay right here with me…
'Cause I can't see you anymore…
This ain't the way it's supposed to be…
I feel I'm knocking on heaven's door…

Son won't you remember me?..
I can't be with you anymore…
lawman's life is never free…
I feel I'm knocking on heaven's door…