<P> "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Gone Out of Hand" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings and is based heavily on a true story . It released in October 1978 as the second single from his album I've Always Been Crazy . The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart . It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Chart (1978--1979) </Th> <Th> Peak position </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Canadian RPM Country Tracks </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Chart (1978--1979) </Th> <Th> Peak position </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr>

Waylon jennings don't you think this outlaw business done got out of hand