Frankie and Johnny, they were wild
No one could tear 'em apart
Swore they'd stand through the fires
Never break each other's heart
He was her man, yeah, she thought he was true
But in the dark, Johnny broke her in two
Frankie, she ain't no fool
Caught Johnny breakin' all the rules
He was her man, she gave him her soul
But now he's gone, burned out and cold
Frankie walked down to the bar
Heart heavy with doubt
Hey bartender, has Johnny been sneakin' around?
Don't want no trouble, but I gotta be clear
I saw him with a girl, they've been drinkin' right here
Frankie, she ain't no fool
Caught Johnny breakin' all the rules
He was her man, she gave him her soul
But now he's gone, burned out and cold
Frankie saw him with her eyes
Johnny and Nellie beneath the skies
He was her man
But he tore her apart
Now she's ready to finish
What she didn't start
Frankie pulled out her gun
The cold metal in her grip
Three shots fired through the air
Johnny took the hit
Now you're gone, no more lies to tell
I shot my man 'cause he loved someone else
Frankie, she ain't no fool
Caught Johnny breakin' all the rules
He was her man, she gave him her soul
But now he's gone, burned out and cold
This ain't no story with a lesson to learn
Just the way love dies and people burn
He was her man
But he did her wrong
Now she's singing that final song