Wanted Dead Or Alive
Jon Bon Jovi · Slippery When Wet
It's all the same, only the names will change
Everyday it seems we're wasting away
Another place where the faces are so cold
I drive all night just to get back to home
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days
The people I meet always go their separate ways
Sometimes you tell the day by the bottle that you drink
The times when you're all alone all you do is think
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
Wanted (wanted) dead or alive
Oh and I ride!
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
And I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back
I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back
I been everywhere, still I'm standing tall
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
'Cause I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
'Cause I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
And I ride, dead or alive
I still drive, dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Everyday it seems we're wasting away
Another place where the faces are so cold
I drive all night just to get back to home
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days
The people I meet always go their separate ways
Sometimes you tell the day by the bottle that you drink
The times when you're all alone all you do is think
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
Wanted (wanted) dead or alive
Oh and I ride!
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
And I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back
I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back
I been everywhere, still I'm standing tall
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
'Cause I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
'Cause I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
And I ride, dead or alive
I still drive, dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Wanted Dead Or Alive
Jon Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead Or Alive" stands as a defining anthem of the late 1980s rock era. Released on the massively successful album Slippery When Wet, the track showcases the artist's signature blend of hard rock and melodic sensibility. The song captures the rugged, romanticized lifestyle of the working musician, resonating deeply with audiences through its driving rhythm and emotional weight. As a cornerstone of Bon Jovi's discography, it helped solidify his status as a global superstar alongside other hits from the same period. The recording remains a staple of classic rock radio, celebrated for its enduring energy and the powerful vocal performance that characterizes the band's most celebrated work.