The Lawson Family Murders

'Twas on one Christmas evening The snow laid on the ground

In his home in North Carolina In this murder he was found

His name was Charlie Lawson, he had a loving wife.

But they'll never know what caused him to take his family's life.

They say he killed his wife at first, and the little ones did cry.

Please Papa, won't you spare our lives, for it is so hard to die?

But the raging man could not be stopped, he would not heed their calls.

He kept on firing fatal shots, until he killed them all.

And when the sad, sad news was heard, it was a great surprise.

He had killed six children and his wife, and then he closed their eyes.

And now, farewell to friends at home, I'll see you all no more.

Into my breast I'll fire one shot, and my troubles will be all.

They did not carry him to jail, no lawyer did he pay.

He'll have his trial in another world, on the final judgment day.

We're all buried in a crowded grave, While the angels washed above.

Come home, come home, my wandering ones, To the land of peace and love.

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