There's a place downtown where my man hangs around
Drinking and a-winking and a-playing around
Sundown Tavern, you're a sorrow bound
'Cause I'm getting ready to burn you down

Sundown Tavern, now you're to blame
You have brought my man to shame
Sundown Tavern won't be the same
I'm ready and waitin' to set you aflame

Sundown, Sundown
You've been keeping my man broke
Sundown, Sundown
Sundown Tavern, you'll go up in smoke

Sundown Tavern, now you're a disgrace
Satan's den for the human race
Sundown Tavern's where my man stays
You'll goin' up in a mighty big blaze

Sundown Tavern, now you've got what's mine
You've wrapped his brain with your bubbling wine
The torch I've carried is in my hand
And now you're headed for the promised land

Sundown, Sundown
I'm gonna watch you hit the ground
Sundown, Sundown
Sundown Tavern, I'm a-burnin' you down
Sundown, Sundown
I'm gonna watch you hit the ground
Sundown, Sundown
Sundown Tavern, I've burnt you down