The Bolton Stretch - Lyrics - Yonder Mountain String Band

The Yonder Mountain String Band is an American progressive bluegrass group from Nederland, Colorado. Composed of Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, and Adam Aijala, the band has released five studio albums and several live recordings to date. As of April 23, 2014, Jeff Austin is no longer a member of Yonder Mountain String Band. Citing creative differences and conflicting career goals, the band announced an amicable parting of ways.

He cracks a wicked smile and his foot pressed to the floor Flyin' down country roads that he's been down before One of just three men that the sheriff cannot catch And he's travelin' 90 miles down the Bolton Stretch The first time we had seen his face was back in '84 He walked right into old O'Hares, he robbed that liquor store The sheriff tried to catch him but the man he got away And he didn't show his face in town again until today Chorus: Didn't come for justice, didn't come to make amends Doesn't ask forgiveness, he's not looking to make friends Just that he was passing through with money wearin' thin Now he's travelin' down the Bolton Stretch again He watches all the trees fly by, but doesn't seem to care Knows it's time to leave again, but doesn't know to where And though he stole a lot of money, it's not enough for bail And there are two blue lights behind him now, the sheriff's on his trail Since the day that he was born he spent his whole live livin' free With nothing but the loosest ties to friends and family No punishment will make him care about the things he's done And if he lives another 20 years he'll live 'em on the run [ Chorus ]