Once A Rebel - Russ Ballard

Night is falling

And there on the street

In the shadow there stands a man

Living hard as the ground under his feet

They see but they don’t understand

So many fools who make a river

They fill it deep

And they think you’ll drown

They build a mountain

And stand it in your way boy

But you take it and you break it down

You know they never met you

Still they think they’re gonna get you

Remember what you said boy

Once a rebel always a rebel

Be a rebel to the end

You ain’t a runner so don’t pretend

Once a rebel always a rebel

Don’t start running don’t you hide

I’ll give you cover

I’ll stand by your side

Don’t you run boy — don’t you run boy

They gonna think you’re done boy

You’re done boy

You stand and fight boy

'Cos you’re right boy

They see you riding

And fight against the wind

They don’t understand just what you do

You know in your heart

That soon you’re gonna win

You’re a fighter and boy you’re true

Now they’re out to show you

When they don’t even know you

Remember what you said boy

Once a rebel always a rebel

Be a rebel to the end

You ain’t a runner so don’t pretend

Once a rebel always a rebel

Don’t start running don’t you hide

I’ll give you cover

I’ll stand by your side

Don’t you run boy — don’t you run boy

They gonna think you’re done boy

You’re done boy

You stand and fight boy

'Cos you’re right boy

Once a rebel always a rebel

Be a rebel to the end

You ain’t a runner so don’t pretend

Don’t you run boy — don’t you run boy

They gonna think you’re done boy

You’re done boy

You stand and fight boy

'Cos you’re right boy