That's the night that the lights went out in Georgia That's the night that they hung an innocent man Well, don't trust your soul to no backwoods southern lawyer Cause the judge in the town's … Lyrics to 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia' by Vicki Lawrence. Well, don't trust your soul to no backwoods Southern lawyer 'Cause the judge in the town's got blood stains on his hands. Gm C F Dm Well, don't trust your soul … That's the night the lights went out in Georgia That's the night that they hung an innocent man Well, don't trust your soul to no backwoods Southern lawyer Cause the judge in the town's … That's the night that they hung an innocent man. 15 Huge Stars Who Were Backup Singers First, NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS, HOT SONG: BLACKPINK – "Lovesick Girls" - LYRICS, HOT SONG: Billie Eilish - "No Time To Die'" - LYRICS. Copyright: Unfortunately we're not authorized to show these lyrics. Well, Andy got scared and left the bar (And went) Walkin' on home 'cause he didn't live far. CHORUS: Gm C F Dm That's the night that the lights went out in Georgia. Gm C F Dm That's the night that they hung an innocent man. Last.fm Music | Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. / All rights reserved. That's the night that the lights went out in Georgia. Lyrics Terms of Use, Unfortunately, we aren't authorized to display these lyrics. The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia Vicki Lawrence Words and Music by her husband, Bobby Russell (peak Billboard position # 1 in 1973) He was on his way home from Candletop Been two weeks gone and he thought he'd stop At William's and have him a drink 'fore he went home to her Andy Wolloe said "Hello" And he said "Hi, what's doin', Wo?"