Mama, take this badge from me I can't use it any more It's getting dark, too dark to see I'm feelin' like I'm knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Mama, put my guns in the ground I can't shoot them any more That long cold black cloud is coming down I'm feelin' like I'm knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door, ooh yeah Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door Baby stay right here with me 'Cause I can't see you anymore This ain't the way it's supposed to be I feel I'm knocking on heaven's door Son won't you remember me? I can't be with you anymore A lawman's life is never free I feel I'm knocking on heaven's door