Where were you when the saw mill burned? I was out fighting with my grandpa's gun They can follow me as best they can I can run quicker when there is no sun Shine on Shine on Shine on Shine on Yeah, the government of this state Ain't the only way that the sherrif gets payed You can try to hide who you are But they'll see straight through your charade Shine on Shine on Shine on Shine on Where do the hound dogs eat When the people are thrilled? Where does the smoke from your lungs go Once you lay still? What do the co*kroaches do No one 'round They live like the moonshiners Half underground Instrumental Yes, it was me that burned it down Confound everyone, make it well known That after 33 years of this I've got a government of my own Shine on Shine on Shine on Shine on Where do the hound dogs eat When the people are thrilled? Where does the smoke from your lungs go Once you lay still? What do the co*kroaches do When no one's 'round? They live like the moonshiners Half underground