Let your mamma's cry When the trains roll at night Let the wildfires fly With the soul of child When the day is done I was born a bad man's son When the day is done I was born a bad man's son Let the coyotes cry Underneath heaven's eyes Never speak of death 'Cause only life can rest When the day is done I was born a bad man's son When the day is done I was born a bad man's son Will you save the last dance? Will you give the boy a chance? Before you wave your flag And he dies in Iraq When the day is done I was born a bad man's son When the day is done I was born a bad man's son