A song I wrote after hearing the phrase in the 70's.

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Don't pay the ransom honey, I've escaped,

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my hands were tied up and my mouth was taped,

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fought like a tiger with the strength of ten men,

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had to get back to your loving arms again.

Don't give 'em the money, honey, I broke free,

beat up that outlaw who was guardin' me,

ran to the highway and I flagged down a ride,

had to get back to my faithful - woman's side.

Don't answer that phone, babe, cause it's probably - them,

let's us just sit here and we'll let it ring,

I'll call the sheriff later so they won't get far,

 tomorrow we can go and try to find my car...

(Instrumental)

Don't drop the cash off, honey, I broke loose,

what's that? You think I've been out - gettin' juiced ?

My clothes all torn up and my hair's a mess,

don't throw that at me, woman, I'll confess!

( Repeat first verse and fade )