Hey Patty Garrett that's what I used to call you
They tell me you want me but I hear they've got you
They made you a lawman with a badge made of silver
They paid you some money to sell them my blood

But you say, this ain't about me and this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've gotta cause you can't walk away

Wonder what would of have happened if you were the killer and I was the hero
Would things be the same ?
Or would I have traded your life for my own life ?
Would I have paid your debts in your place ?
I don't know

But this ain't about me and this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've gotta cause you can't walk away

Blood money, that's what I call it
'Cause money for blood ain't no fair exchange
Blood money
Bought and then sold you
But your conscience is all you can take to your grave


Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae

Blood Money Lyrics as written by Jon Bon Jovi

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    This might be my favorite Bon Jovi song (that's really saying something.) The first time I heard the lines

    Through the years and miles between us It's been a long and lonely ride But if I got a call in the dead of the night I'd be right by your side

    I got shivers. They should do this more often in concert.

    SuperNerd1988on December 08, 2006   Link

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