He came around and tried to put me away
He thought that my way was led astray
As far as I'm concerned I did nothig wrong
He didn't agree and he passed the word along

I wouldn't obey him so he drew his gun
He said it ain't you, you ain't no fortunate son
I had no intention to become a strange fruit
The only reaction left was to shoot

I shot the deputy
But I did not shoot the sheriff
I shot the deputy
But it was in self defence