Lawyers, Guns, And Money
Hank Williams Jr. · Five-O [1985]
the way I always do
How was I to know
she was with the
Russians too?
I was gambling in Havana
I took a little risk
Send lawyers, guns and money
they'll get me out of this, hah!
I'm the innocent bystander
Somehow I got stuck
between the rock
and a hard place
and I'm down on my luck
Yes I'm down on my luck
Well I'm down on my luck
I'm hiding in Honduras
I'm a desperate man
Send lawyers, guns and money
the shit has hit the fan
(instrumental)
All right
Send lawyers, guns and money
Huh!
Uhh!
Send lawyers, guns and money
Uhh!
Send lawyers, guns and money
Hyah!
Send lawyers, guns and money
Ooh!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Uh!
Lawyers, Guns, And Money
Hank Williams Jr.'s "Lawyers, Guns, And Money" stands as a quintessential example of his outlaw country sound, blending traditional honky-tonk rhythms with a gritty, blues-inflected delivery. Recorded for the 1985 album Five-O, the track exemplifies the artist's signature ability to weave narratives of conflict and legal entanglement into his signature twang. The song reflects the broader themes prevalent in his discography during the mid-1980s, where he frequently explored the complexities of the American South through the lens of a rebellious, working-class hero. With its driving rhythm and Williams' distinctive vocal style, the recording captures the raw energy that defined his era, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in modern country music who bridged the gap between his father's legacy and a new generation of musicians.