Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, and
This time of year is a favorite of mine
We'll vanish like mist when it's Arkansas killing time, and
Life on the road suits us fine
There's bad men who gather to prey
On travelers who've wandered astray
And it's lonely to be so far from home
When with strangers you've chosen to roam
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, I'm
Glad you and yours chose to travel with mine
But my watch says it's Arkansas killing time —
It seems like yours have left you behind
I love to be here in the fall
In the hills where the coyote calls
And you know that your tracks won't be found
For the leaves fall and cover the ground
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, I
Already feel like I'm getting behind
But my watch says it's Arkansas killing time
You can't see the sun for the pines
Fare thee well, for it's Arkansas killing time, and
This time of year is a favorite of mine
We'll vanish like mist when it's Arkansas killing time
Life on the road suits us fine
Take comfort in this guarantee
One day they will catch up to me
And you know that they'll put me away
In a grave dug in Arkansas clay
But for now it's Arkansas killing time
Now we's drunk on power and wine
Give up a cheer for Arkansas killing time
And put your Yankee hand in mine