Time To Get A Gun - Fred Eaglesmith

My neighbors car got stole last night

Right out of his driveway.

We heard the dogs barking,

We never paid them any mind.

And Mary says she’s gonna lock the door

From now on when we go away.

I’ve been walking around this farm

Wondering if it’s time…

Time to get a gun.

That’s what I’ve been thinking.

I could afford one,

If I did just a little less drinking.

Time to put something,

Between me and the sun.

When the talking is over

It’s time to get a gun.

Last week a government man was there

When I walked out my back door.

He said I’m sorry to bother you

It don’t matter anymore

'Cause even while we were talking

Right here where we stand,

They give plans for a four lane highway

And a big old overpass.

It’s time to get a gun

That’s what I’ve been thinking

I could afford one

If I did just a little less drinking.

Time to put something

Between me and the sun.

When the talking is over

It’s time to get a gun.

Mary says she’s worried

About her self and her kids.

Never known anybody had a gun

And her daddy never did.

But I think it should be up to me

'Cause when it’s all said and done

Somebody’s gotta walk into the night

And I’m gonna be that one.

It’s time to get a gun

That’s what I’m thinking.

I could afford one

If I did just a little less drinking.

It’s time to put something

Between me and the sun.

When the talking is over

It’s time to get a gun.

When the party is over

It’s time to get a gun.