Hand Of Fate
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
The hand of fate is on me now
It pick me up and knock me down
I'm on the run, I'm prison bound
The hand of fate is heavy now
I killed a man, I'm highway bound
The wheel of fortune keeps turning round
Turning round, turning round
I should have known it was a one horse town
My sweet girl was once his wife
He had papers the judge had signed
The wind blew hard, it was stormy night
He shot me once, but I shot him twice
The hand of fate is on me now
It pick me up and it kicked me right down
Kicked me right down
Kicked me right down
I had to save her life
Yeah, I gunned him twice
Yeah, and I watched him die, watch out boy
Yeah, I watched him die
He was a barroom man, the violendt kind
He had no love for that gal of mine
Then one day in a drinking bout
He swore he'd throw me right of town
The hand of fate is on me now
I shot that man I put him underground
I put him underground
Yes I did
I'm on the run, I hear the hounds
My luck is up, my chips are down
So goodbye baby, so long now
Wish me luck, I'm going to need it child
The hand of fate is on me now
Yeah it's too late
Too late baby, too late now
The hand of fate is on me now
The hand of fate is heavy now
It pick you up and knock you down
About Hand Of Fate
"The Hand Of Fate" by The Rolling Stones stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-to-late 1960s rock and roll sound, characterized by its driving rhythm and Mick Jagger's iconic vocal delivery. Originally recorded for the compilation *The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]*, the track reflects the group's mastery of blues-inflected rock during a period when they were redefining the genre's boundaries. The song captures the restless energy and swagger that defined the Stones' catalog, serving as a testament to their enduring influence on popular music. Its inclusion in such a comprehensive retrospective highlights its status as a staple of their discography, resonating with audiences who appreciate the raw power and melodic sophistication of their era.