The Ballad Of Tim Evans

Intro: | Am* | | Am | Am | [Verso 1] Am G Tim Evans was a prisoner down in his prison cell, Am G those that rants about his crime condamned his soul to hell. Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 2] Am G For the killing of his own dear wife and the murder of his child, Am G the jury found him guilty and the hanging judge he smiled. Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 3] Am G They took Tim Evans from the dock and they led him to his cell, Am G they closed the door behind his back, saying, "Damn your soul to hell". Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 4] Am G Tim Evans walked around the yard and the screws they walked behind, Am G he saw the sky above the wall but knew no peace of mind. Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 5] Am G The Governor came to his cell with the Chaplain by his side, Am G saying, "Your appeal has been turned down, prepare yourself to die". Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 6] Am G They took Tim Evans to the place where the hangman did prepare, Am G they tied the rope around his neck with the knot behind his ear. Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 7] Am G A thousand lads were screaming and banging at their door, Am G Tim Evans didn't hear them, he was deaf forever more. Am G Am Go down, you murderer, go down. [Verso 8] Am G They sent Tim Evans to the drop for a crime he didn't do, Am G it's Christie was the murderer, the judge and jury too. Am G Am Go down, you murderers, go down. Am G Am Go down, you murderers, go down. Am G Am Go down, you murderers, go down. Am G Am Go down, you murderers, go down. Outro (Repeat and Fade Out) | Am | G | Am | G | Am G | Am |