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Outlaw's Prayer

by Prairie Anthem

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Even this hardened cowboy outlaw has a soft spot for his loyal and trusted friend, Willy Boy. This horse has got him out of a lot of tight spots and kept him one step ahead of the law for years.

However, he realizes after a long day’s ride that Willy Boy is worn out from runnin’. He comes to a realization that “it’s the end of the ride”.

On bended knee with hat in hand and Willie Boy at his side, in the dark of the tired night, he tries to strike a deal with the Lord. He views himself as a “no-good, no-count, hell-bound outlaw that won’t make it into Heaven, but begs for mercy that ol’ Willie Boy will receive his Heavenly wings. Maybe, even a tear falls.

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Outlaw’s Prayer
Written by Steve Poynter 6/6/19

I see the dust of riders closing fast, sheriff and his posse found my trail at last
Slip into my boots and holster my gun, this is the life of an outlaw on the run
Gather what I can; toss it in my pack, saddle up ol’ Willie Boy and hop up on his back
Rears up on his hind legs and like a bullet from a gun, he’s quick to a gallop and again, we’re on the run

An outlaw needs a partner who’s there in time of need
Been none better than this loyal steed
Without my trusted friend there’s no telling where I’d be
He deserves so much better than a Hell-bound outlaw like me

Full day of ridin’ haven’t lost ‘em yet; we hideout in the darkness and take some time to rest
Willie Boy is tired, I can see it in his eyes, this is it; it’s the end of the ride

Lord I know I don’t deserve anything of you, I’ve lived an outlaw’s life and broken all your rules
For me I ask nothing, I won’t hear the angels sing, but when comes the time could you please
Give ol’ Willie Boy some wings?

An outlaw needs a partner who’s there in time of need
Been none better than this loyal steed
Without my trusted friend there’s no telling where I’d be
He deserves so much better than a Hell-bound outlaw like me
He deserves so much better than a no good, no count, hell-bound outlaw like me

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released December 17, 2021
Written By Steve Poynter
Guitar and Lead Vocals - Steve Poynter
Backup Vocals - Brad Borg

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Prairie Anthem Minneapolis, Minnesota

Prairie Anthem is the vision of two musical artists with a lifetime of experience and a love for putting words to music. Inspired by singer-songwriters like John Prine, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, Guy Clark, they strive to write songs that tell authentic stories and share simple truths. Add the subtle interplay of two guitars supporting soaring vocal harmonies and you have a sound uniquely theirs ... more

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