If I have to run, I'm not running out on you
If I have to shake a little sand out of my shoes
I'm running from the law or they'll put me inside
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

I've been on the run since the good Lord knows when
And the day I die, I'll still be running then
Running from the days when I would lay me down and cry
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

Will I love you tomorrow?
(Yes, I will) my love, (yes, I will) my love
Will I beg, steal or borrow?
Yes, I will (my love), yes, I will, (my love)

To spend a little time happy to be by your side
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

If I have to run, I'm not running out on you (runnin' out on you)
If I have to shake a little sand out of my shoes (sand in my shoes)
I'm running from the law or they'll put me inside
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Ooh, baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

Baby, won't you let me have a little time?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?