Song Description
Story about Jesse James told through the words of his son - - how Jesse had hoped that one day he would be viewed as a legend, but couldn't understand why he was so misunderstood in the present.
| Song Length |
3:16 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive, Moving |
| |
Lyrics
LEGEND IN THE WORLD (JESSE JAMES)
(c) 2006-2008 David Alter
(CHORUS)
Why why was I so misunderstood?
I'd never kill a man for fun and would spare him if I could.
I may be no angel here today.
But I will be a legend in the world some other day.
(VERSE 1)
Once upon a time there was this man who'd steel for food and dimes.
His horses back was bare he'd ride into the town and cause a stare,
(VERSE 2)
No one would ask his name and should he question them they'd act so lame.
The men would look away and let their women friends show him the way.
(BRIDGE 1)
Little Jesse liked to tell,
The story that he knew so well, about a man's broken dreams.
His father's feelings never known until his dying days all alone he'd say.
REPEAT CHORUS
(BRIDGE 2)
Far beneath the stones and rubble,
Buried from his life of struggle,
Didn't seem to care he died alone.
Because he caused the world some trouble,
Jesse hid inside a bubble
The good he did the world would never know.
REPEAT CHORUS
(TAG)
I will be a legend in the world some other day.
I will be a legend in the world some other day.