Long Arm of the Law Song Lyrics

In Cumberland, Kentucky
On a cool Autumn evening
Billy lay in love with Marianne
She was a rich judge's daughter
He was a son of a miner
But that night, their love was more than they could stand

The judge said to his daughter
"That son of that coal miner
Is someone you'd do well to leave alone"
She knew her dad so well
She knew she couldn't tell
But the truth was bound to show before too long
Their love had started growing on its own

You can't outrun the long arm of the law
No, you can't outrun the long arm of the law

Billy placed his hand on Mary
And he felt the baby movin'
Kissed her and said, "I'll see you when I can"
The judge had made a promise
When he caught up with Billy
He'd send him far away from Marianne