Was a long cold late December night The dogs were sleeping locked up tight Even the stars were out of sight As he hit the road He lost remission, lost his bride Was a long term loser, still he tried Most of his friends were locked inside He worked alone He'll never make the big time now the law has got his number now He'll never make the big time now he's a loser all the way Simple plan for a great big haul But he hadn't cased the joint at all Instead of the safe blew the wall Blew it again Was a long cold late December night He didn't run didn't fight They collared Jonah dead to rights They took him down He'll never make the big time now the law have got his number now He'll never make the big time now he's a loser all the way