Was a long cold late December night
The dogs were sleeping locked up tight
Even the stars were out of sight
As he hit the road
He lost remission, lost his bride
Was a long term loser, still he tried
Most of his friends were locked inside
He worked alone
He'll never make the big time now the law has got his number now
He'll never make the big time now he's a loser all the way
Simple plan for a great big haul
But he hadn't cased the joint at all
Instead of the safe blew the wall,
Blew it again
Was a long cold late December night
He didn't run didn't fight
They collared Jonah dead to rights
They took him down
He'll never make the big time now the law have got his number now
He'll never make the big time now he's a loser all the way.