It was a dirty town where they'd string a man up just to see his frown Oh, I smiled as the band started to play I was just trav'ling through from another life, a different tune No Gambling hands and a scar across my face I knew you weren't right for me, you had another man on the hill, you see And your governour daddy was so happy But still you picked me out, you wrapped your hands around my own And then we danced for the first time that night Feet don't fail me, this child might save me I'm on my knees tonight Feet don't fail me, this child might save me I'm on my knees tonight Oh, we danced so slow and the crowd, it murmured as your affection showed And your man said: "Could I cut in?" You couldn't keep your eyes off me as I slipped out the backdoor Oh, followed by three gentlemen, up here Feet don't fail me, this child might save me I'm on my knees tonight Feet don't fail me, this child might save me I'm running for my life tonight Running, running, running, running, running for my life Running, running, running, running, running for my love Running, running, running, running, running for my life Running, running, running, running, running for my love Feet don't fail me, this child might save me I'm running for my life tonight Feet don't fail me, this child might save me I'm running for my life tonight