The Runaway Cart - Live

Done

Look out!
It's a runaway cart

Well done sir

Can this be true? I don't believe what I see
A man your age, to be as strong as you are
A memory stirs, you make me think of a man
From years ago, a man who broke his parole
He disappeared

Forgive me sir I wouldn't dare

Say what you must, don't leave it there

I have only known one other, who can do what you have done
He's a convict from the chain gang, he's been 10 years on the run
But he couldn't run forever, we have found his hideaway
And he's just been rearrested, and he comes to court today

Well of course he now denies it, you'd expect that of a con
But he couldn't run forever, no not even Jean Valjean

You say this man denies it all
And gives no of understanding or repentance
You say this man is going to trial
And that's he's sure to be returned to serve his sentence
Come to that, can you be sure that I am not your man?

I have known the thief for ages
Tracked him down through thick and thin
And to make the matter certain
There's the brand upon his skin
He will bend, he will break
This time there is no mistake

Monsieur le Maire