Stranger With a Badge

Verse 1 Stranger rode into town, A stern look on his face, Gave thought to his grim task, Sworn duty on his mind and dismounted. Verse 2 Examined his two six guns, Moseyed to hotel bench, At noon stood and with care, Tied holster to his thigh and reflected. Verse 3 In saloon spoke a name, Outlaw threw down his drink, Knew why stranger was there, Each drew down, guns blazing, unabated. Verse 4 Fight was o’er in a blink, Outlaw dead on the floor, Stranger left the saloon, Went over to his horse and remounted. Verse 5 Rode from town at full trot, Same way that he came in, Town knew why he had come, His tin badge told the truth, deputized.