Arkansas Killing Time

Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, and
 This time of year is a favorite of mine
 We'll vanish like mist when it's Arkansas killing time, and
 Life on the road suits us fine
 There's bad men who gather to prey
 On travelers who've wandered astray
 And it's lonely to be so far from home
 When with strangers you've chosen to roam
 Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, I'm
 Glad you and yours chose to travel with mine
 But my watch says it's Arkansas killing time —
 It seems like yours have left you behind
 I love to be here in the fall
 In the hills where the coyote calls
 And you know that your tracks won't be found
 For the leaves fall and cover the ground
 Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, I
 Already feel like I'm getting behind
 But my watch says it's Arkansas killing time
 You can't see the sun for the pines
 Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, and
 This time of year is a favorite of mine
 We'll vanish like mist when it's Arkansas killing time
 Life on the road suits us fine
 Take comfort in this guarantee
 One day they will catch up to me
 And you know that they'll put me away
 In a grave dug in Arkansas clay
 But for now it's Arkansas killing time
 Now we's drunk on power and wine
 Give up a cheer for Arkansas killing time
 And put your Yankee hand in mine