Beware of a tall dark stranger If he comes ridin' into your town A tall dark stranger is danger (danger) So don't let no stranger hang around For he can capture the heart of a woman With one glance from his flashing brown eyes Like a bolt from the blue, he can steal her from you Then jump up on his pony and ride (ride, ride) So beware of a tall dark stranger If he comes ridin' into your town A tall dark stranger is danger (danger) So don't let no stranger hang around ♪ They say a tall dark stranger is a demon And that a devil rides closely by his side With no warning he can strike like the thief in the night Then jump up on his pony and ride (ride, ride) So beware of a tall dark stranger If he comes ridin' into your town A tall dark stranger is danger (danger) So don't let no stranger hang around So don't let no stranger hang around