“A young cowboy named Billy Joe grew restless on the farm;
A boy filled with wanderlust who really meant no harm.
He changed his clothes and shined his boots;
And combed his dark hair down.
And his mother cried as he walked out.Don't take your guns to town son;
Leave your guns at home Bill.
Don't take your guns to town.”

—  Johnny Cash

Don't Take Your Guns to Town
Song lyrics, The Fabulous Johnny Cash (1958)

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