Parton, Dolly Filmography

• Joyful Noise (2012)
• Ann Richards' Texas (2012)
• AFFT Video for Legislators (2011)
• Opry Memories (2011)
• My Collection Obsession (2011)
• Last Chance Saloon (2011)
• CMT: What's Your 20? 20 Greatest Women, 20 Years (2011)
• The Joy of Country (2011)
• CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs (2011)
• Country at the BBC (2011)
• The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011)
• Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
• The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (2011)
• VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul (2011)
• Hollywood to Dollywood (2011)
• How Sweet the Sound Finale (2011)
• Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years (2011)
• Bee Gees: In Our Own Time (2010)
• A Capitol Fourth (2010)
• Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood (2010)
• Rare Southern Gospel Singing Celebration (2010)
• Dolly Parton's Hometown Story (2010)
• Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
• Country's Greatest Stars Live: Vol. 1 (2010)
• Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood (2010)
• Investing in a Dream: The Story of Dollywood (2010)
• Dolly: Live in London O2 Arena (2009)
• The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration (2009)
• Dr. Robert F. Thomas: The Great Smoky Mountain Horseback Healer of Body and Soul (2009)
• Dolly: Live in London O2 Arena (2009)
• Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special (2009)
• The Book Lady (2009)
• The Queens of Country (2009)
• The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009)
• Last Chance Saloon (2009)
• Best of CMT Music Awards (2009)
• Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always - Live from Texas (2009)
• Hannah Montana: One in a Million (2008)
• Come Feud with Me: The Top 10 Disney Channel Character Feuds (2008)
• The Best of the Wilburn Brothers Show! Classic Shows: Vol. 3 (2008)
• The Best of the Porter Wagoner Show! Classic Shows: Vol. 3 (2008)
• The Best of the Porter Wagoner Show! Classic Shows: Vol. 2 (2008)
• The Best of the Porter Wagoner Show! Classic Shows: Vol. 1 (2008)
• Mike Douglas: Moments & Memories (2008)
• CMT 100 Greatest Videos (2008)
• CMT Online Awards (2008)
• Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs (2007)
• Opry Video Classics: Duets (2007)
• Opry Video Classics: Legends (2007)
• 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards (2007)
• Opry Video Classics: Love Ballads (2007)
• Josh Turner: My Road to the Opry (2007)
• Jake's Adventures in Dollyworld (2007)
• Opry Video Classics: Queens (2007)
• Opry Video Classics: The Hall of Fame (2007)
• The Best of the Doves Marathon (2007)
• 'Transamerica': Travelin' Thru (2007)
• Dolly Parton & Friends (2007)
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2007)
• CMT Greatest Moments: Willie Nelson (2006)
• Brad Paisley: The Video Collection (2006)
• CMT Greatest Moments: Wynonna (2006)
• CMT Greatest Myths 3: Even More Rumors, Legends and Downright Lies (2006)
• Race to the Red Carpet: 2006 Country Music Awards (2006)
• Sugar Hill Records: A Retrospective (2006)
• The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006)
• The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006)
• Live from the Red Carpet: The 2006 Academy Awards (2006)
• CMT: The Greatest - 40 Days That Shaped Country Music (2006)
• For the Love of Dolly (2006)
• Fashion Police Academy Awards 2006 (2006)
• E!'s Live 2006 Academy Awards Post Show (2006)
• Today's Country Music (2006)
• The Hee Haw Collection, Vol. 5 (2006)
• Barney's Holiday Extravaganza (2006)
• Academy Awards Fashion Wrap with Joan and Melissa (2006)
• CMT: The Greatest - 20 Sexiest Men (2006)
• Best of Amusement Parks 2006 (2006)
• The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2006)
• Best of Country Live! (2006)
• Dolly Parton: The Acoustic Collection, 1999-2002 (2006)
• Kenny Rogers: The Journey (2006)
• 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2006)
• CMT: The Greatest - 40 Greatest Albums (2006)
• CMT Greatest Moments: Dolly Parton (2006)
• Joan & Melissa: Live at the Academy Awards (2006)
• Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began (2005)
• 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2005)
• A Capitol Fourth (2005)
• Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005)
• Behind the Scenes at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede (2005)
• Candid Camera: 5 Decades of Smiles (2005)
• Chasing Rainbows: An Insiders Tour of the Chasing Rainbows Museum with Dolly Parton (2005)
• CMA Music Festival: Country Music's Biggest Party (2005)
• CMT: 100 Greatest Duets Concert (2005)
• CMT: Class of 1975 (2005)
• Dolly's Imagination Playhouse (2005)
• Grand Ole Opry's Vintage Classics (2005)
• Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)
• Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies (2005)
• U.S. Library of Congress: I Hear America Singing with Dolly Parton (2004)
• Sex 'n' Pop (2004)
• Dolly Parton: Live & Well (2004)
• Dolly Parton: Live & Well (2004)
• Country Superstars: Video Hits (2004)
• CMT: 20 Sexiest Women (2004)
• CMT Stacked: Dolly Parton (2004)
• CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards Pre-Party (2004)
• 38th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2004)
• The Best of 'So Graham Norton' (2004)
• Dolly Parton: Live & Well (2004)
• Norah Jones & the Handsome Band: Live in 2004 (2004)
• CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards (2004)
• AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004)
• Singing Songwriters (2004)
• CMT 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music (2004)
• E! 101 Most Starlicious Makeovers (2004)
• Retrosexual: The 80's (2004)
• 101 Most Sensational Crimes of Fashion (2004)
• CMT: 100 Greatest Music Videos (2004)
• Stars Over Texas Concert (2003)
• Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde (2003)
• Dolly Parton & Friends on the Country Train (2003)
• We Shall Behold Him: A Tribute to Dottie Rambo (2003)
• Our Country (2003)
• The Mark Twain Prize: Lily Tomlin (2003)
• 37th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2003)
• Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' (2003)
• Dolly Parton: Behind the Scenes (2003)
• A Capitol Fourth (2003)
• CMT: 40 Greatest Fashion Statements (2003)
• Diva Graham Norton (2003)
• Women Rock! Concert: Songs from the Movies (2003)
• Uncut: The True Story of Hair (2002)
• Smoky Mountain Wilderness Adventure (2002)
• CMT: 40 Greatest Women of Country Music (2002)
• CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards (2002)
• Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
• 36th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2002)
• 36th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2002)
• The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards (2001)
• The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards (2001)
• The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards (2001)
• The Porter Wagoner Show: Collectors Series, Vol. 1 (2001)
• Graham Goes to Dollywood (2001)
• Country Legends (2001)
• 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (2001)
• Wave to the World (2000)
• Grand Ole Opry 75th: A Celebration (2000)
• Grand Ole Opry 75th: A Celebration (2000)
• Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000)
• Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000)
• 31st Annual Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards (2000)
• AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
• 35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (2000)
• Dolly Parton's Precious Memories (1999)
• 33rd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1999)
• Dolly Parton's Precious Memories (1999)
• Blue Valley Songbird (1999)
• Jackie's Back! (1999)
• Blue Valley Songbird (1999)
• Blue Valley Songbird (1999)
• Dolly Parton's Precious Memories (1999)
• The Life and Times of the Women of Country (1999)
• Live by Request: Vince Gill (1999)
• 33rd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1999)
• Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Memorial Service (1998)
• Paradise Road: The Life and Songs of Dolly Parton (1998)
• Video Playback: TNN's First 15 Years (1998)
• Unspoiled Country (1998)
• Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Memorial Service (1998)
• Prime Time Country Celebrates 15 Years of TNN (1998)
• British Country Music Awards (1997)
• Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story (1997)
• Dolly Parton: She Ain't No Dumb Blonde (1997)
• Company's Comin': A Tribute to Porter Wagoner (1997)
• Dolly Parton: Treasures (1996)
• America's Music: The Roots of Country (1996)
• Unlikely Angel (1996)
• 30th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1996)
• Unlikely Angel (1996)
• Grand Ole Opry 70th Anniversary (1996)
• The Grand Ole Opry Musical Salute to Minnie Pearl (1996)
• Dolly Parton: Treasures (1996)
• Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating (1996)
• 29th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1995)
• Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995)
• Kenny Rogers Going Home (1995)
• Heartsong (1995)
• Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
• Larry King Live: 10th Anniversary Volume One (1995)
• Dolly Parton: In the Movies (1994)
• 28th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1994)
• Dolly Parton: In Country (1994)
• 28th Annual TNN/Music City News Country Awards (1994)
• Carol Burnett: The Special Years (1994)
• The 10th TV Academy Hall of Fame (1994)
• The 36th Annual Grammy Awards (1994)
• The Johnny Carson Collection, His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show': 1962-1992 (1994)
• The Crazy World of Dolly Parton (1994)
• The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994)
• The Best of Elwood Smooch (1994)
• The Best of the Don Lane Show (1994)
• 27th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1993)
• Billy Ray Cyrus: Dreams Come True (1993)
• Kathie Lee Gifford's Celebration of Motherhood (1993)
• Sunset Music Festival (1993)
• The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
• Country Music Association's 35th Anniversary (1993)
• Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (1993)
• 27th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1993)
• The Women of Country (1993)
• Sunset Music Festival (1993)
• Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993)
• Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992)
• 26th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1992)
• Burt Reynolds' Conversations with... (1992)
• Celebrities Offstage (1992)
• Straight Talk (1992)
• Bob Hope's America: Red, White and Beautiful (1992)
• Wild Texas Wind (1991)
• Texas, Our Texas Inaugural Gala (1991)
• 25th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1991)
• Wild Texas Wind (1991)
• Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary Celebration (1991)
• Wild Texas Wind (1991)
• 24th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1990)
• An All Star Salute to Country Music (1990)
• Christmas at Home (1990)
• Christmas at Home (1990)
• 21st Annual Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards (1990)
• Steel Magnolias (1989)
• Grand Ole Opry Country Music Celebration (1989)
• Kenny, Dolly and Willie: Something Inside So Strong (1989)
• The 1989 Miss Tennessee Pageant (1989)
• 23rd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1989)
• 22nd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1988)
• The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988)
• Young Country (1988)
• Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show (1988)
• The 23rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (1988)
• 22nd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1988)
• This Is Your Life (1987)
• Nashville Story (1986)
• A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986)
• A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986)
• Grand Ole Opry 60th Anniversary (1986)
• 20th Annual Music City News Awards (1986)
• The Winning Hand (1985)
• Captain Kangaroo and His Friends (1985)
• Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton: Together (1985)
• Rhinestone (1984)
• The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984)
• The Making of... 'Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember' (1984)
• Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984)
• All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds (1984)
• Rhinestone (1984)
• 17th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1983)
• Dolly in Concert (1983)
• Dolly Parton Meets the Kids (1983)
• The Best Little Special in Texas (1982)
• Roy Acuff... 50 Years the King of Country Music (1982)
• The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
• The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981)
• Lily: Sold Out (1981)
• The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1981)
• Dolly Parton: On Tour (1980)
• Nine to Five (1980)
• Johnny Cash: The First 25 Years (1980)
• Mac Davis 10th Anniversary Special: I Still Believe in Music (1980)
• The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980)
• 13th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1979)
• A Christmas Special... With Love, Mac Davis (1979)
• Country Superstars of the 70s (1979)
• Dolly and Carol in Nashville (1979)
• Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 17th Anniversary Special (1979)
• Cher... Special (1978)
• 50 Years of Country Music (1978)
• 12th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1978)
• The 5th Annual American Music Awards (1978)
• The 19th Annual Grammy Awards (1977)
• Mac Davis: Sounds Like Home (1977)
• 11th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1977)
• The 4th Annual American Music Awards (1977)
• Festival of Entertainment (1976)
• 10th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1976)
• Sing Country 1976 (1976)
• Sing Country 1975 (1975)
• The Rowan and Martin Special (1973)
• Burt Reynolds' Late Show (1973)
• RCA's Opening Night (1973)
• The Nashville Sound (1970)
• The Ralph Emery Early Morning Show (1963)
• Cas Walker Farm and Home Hour (1954)

• Before I Met You - Dolly Parton
• Once Upon A Christmas - Dolly Parton
• Slip Away Today - Dolly Parton
• Slow Dancing With The Moon - Dolly Parton
• Sounds Of Night - Dolly Parton
• Stairway To Heaven - Dolly Parton
• Starting Over Again - Dolly Parton
• Something's Burning - Dolly Parton
• Sweet Rachel Ann - Dolly Parton
• The Bargain Store - Dolly Parton
• The Bridge - Dolly Parton
• The Glory Forever - Dolly Parton
• The Star Spangled Banner - Dolly Parton
• The Twelfth Of Never - Dolly Parton
• Those Were The Days - Dolly Parton
• Thought I Couldn`t Dance - Dolly Parton
• This Time Has Gotta Be Our Last Time - Dolly Parton
• Too Far Gone - Dolly Parton
• To Know Him Is To Love Him - Dolly Parton
• When I'm Gone - Dolly Parton
• Together You And I - Dolly Parton
• We Had All The Good Things Going - Dolly Parton
• Do You Hear The Robins Sing - Dolly Parton
• If I Cross Your Mind - Dolly Parton
• If I Were A Carpenter - Dolly Parton
• It Might As Well Be Me - Dolly Parton
• It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Dolly Parton
• Ragged Angel - Dolly Parton
• Red Hot Screaming Love - Dolly Parton
• Same Old Fool - Dolly Parton
• Sandy's Song - Dolly Parton
• Someone Just Like You - Dolly Parton
• Love With Feeling - Dolly Parton
• The Fire That Keeps You Warm - Dolly Parton
• Lover's Return - Dolly Parton
• I Wasted My Tears - Dolly Parton
• 9 To 5 - Dolly Parton
• A Better Place To Live - Dolly Parton
• A Christmas To Remember - Dolly Parton
• A Cowboy's Ways - Dolly Parton
• A Few Old Memories - Dolly Parton
• A Habit I Can't Break - Dolly Parton
• A Little Bit Slow To Catch On - Dolly Parton
• A Lot Of You Left In Me - Dolly Parton
• Afraid To Love Again - Dolly Parton
• After The Gold Rush - Dolly Parton
• Alabama Sundown - Dolly Parton
• Almost In Love - Dolly Parton
• Always The First Time - Dolly Parton
• Anyplace You Want To Go - Dolly Parton
• Anything's Better Than Nothing - Dolly Parton
• Appalachian Memories - Dolly Parton
• Applejack - Dolly Parton
• Baby Come Out Tonight - Dolly Parton
• Backwoods Barbie - Dolly Parton
• Ballad Of The Green Beret - Dolly Parton
• Barbara Allen - Dolly Parton
• Barbara On Your Mind - Dolly Parton
• Because One Of Us Was Wrong - Dolly Parton
• Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong - Dolly Parton
• Before The Next Teardrop Falls - Dolly Parton
• Beneath The Sweet Magonila Tree - Dolly Parton
• Better Day - Dolly Parton
• Blowin' In The Wind (feat. Nickel Creek) - Dolly Parton
• Blue Me - Dolly Parton
• Blue Valley Songbird - Dolly Parton
• Bluer Pastures - Dolly Parton
• Book Of Life - Dolly Parton
• Boulder to Birmingham - Dolly Parton
• Brave Little Soldier - Dolly Parton
• Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show - Dolly Parton
• Bubbling Over - Dolly Parton
• Burning - Dolly Parton
• Burning The Midnight Oil - Dolly Parton
• Busy Signal - Dolly Parton
• But You Know I Love You - Dolly Parton
• Butterflies - Dolly Parton
• Calm On The Water - Dolly Parton
• Cas Walker Theme - Dolly Parton
• Change - Dolly Parton
• Christina - Dolly Parton
• Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) - Dolly Parton
• Christmas Without You - Dolly Parton
• Coat Of Many Colors - Dolly Parton
• Cologne - Dolly Parton
• Color Me America - Dolly Parton
• Come Back To Me - Dolly Parton
• COME TO ME - Dolly Parton
• Comes and Goes - Dolly Parton
• Just Someone I Used To Know - Dolly Parton
• Dark As A Dungeon - Dolly Parton
• Comin' Home For Christmas - Dolly Parton
• Sing For The Common Man - Dolly Parton
• Early Morning Breeze - Dolly Parton
• Baby I'm Burning - Dolly Parton
• God Won't Get You - Dolly Parton
• My Blue Tears - Dolly Parton
• Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You - Dolly Parton
• Potential New Boyfriend - Dolly Parton
• Best Woman Wins - Dolly Parton
• Dreams Do Come True - Dolly Parton
• Runaway Feelin' - Dolly Parton
• Control Yourself - Dolly Parton
• Could I Have Your Autograph - Dolly Parton
• I Wonder Where You Are Tonight - Dolly Parton
• Country Is As Country Does - Dolly Parton
• Silver Dagger - Dolly Parton
• Train, Train - Dolly Parton
• Singing On The Mountain - Dolly Parton
• Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - Dolly Parton
• Satin Sheets - Dolly Parton
• Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - Dolly Parton
• Romeo - Dolly Parton
• Satan's River - Dolly Parton
• Robert - Dolly Parton
• Put A Little Love In Your Heart - Dolly Parton
• Precious Memories - Dolly Parton
• Ping Pong - Dolly Parton
• On And On - Dolly Parton
• Not For Me - Dolly Parton
• Nine to Five - Dolly Parton
• Please Don't Stop Loving Me - Dolly Parton
• My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy - Dolly Parton
• Night Train To Memphis - Dolly Parton
• More Than Words Can Tell - Dolly Parton
• Most Of All, Why - Dolly Parton
• Missing You - Dolly Parton
• Mission Chapel Memories - Dolly Parton
• Me And Bobby Mcgee - Dolly Parton
• Made Of Stone - Dolly Parton
• Lovesick Blues - Dolly Parton
• Lost Forever In Your Kiss - Dolly Parton
• Living On Memories Of You - Dolly Parton
• Livin´ A Lie - Dolly Parton
• Longer Than Always - Dolly Parton
• Light Of A Clear Blue Morning - Dolly Parton
• Little Bird - Dolly Parton
• Letter To Heaven - Dolly Parton
• Life Rides The Train - Dolly Parton
• Kentucky Gambler - Dolly Parton
• Laugh The Years Away - Dolly Parton
• If - Dolly Parton
• Joshua - Dolly Parton
• Just When I Needed You Most - Dolly Parton
• Jolene - Dolly Parton
• I'll Remember You As Mine - Dolly Parton
• Jingle Bells - Dolly Parton
• Jeannie's Afraid Of The Dark - Dolly Parton
• J.j. Sneed - Dolly Parton
• It's Not My Affair Anymore - Dolly Parton
• It's All Wrong, But It's All Right - Dolly Parton
• Islands In The Stream - Dolly Parton
• Is Forever Longer Than Always - Dolly Parton
• In the Pines - Dolly Parton
• I'll Never Say Good-Bye - Dolly Parton
• In The Presence Of You - Dolly Parton
• In The Meantime - Dolly Parton
• I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes - Dolly Parton
• I'm Doing This For Your Sake - Dolly Parton
• Hello God - Dolly Parton
• I'm In No Condition - Dolly Parton
• I Believe In Santa Claus - Dolly Parton
• I Don't Want You Around Me Anymore - Dolly Parton
• Hollywood Potters - Dolly Parton
• Holding Everything - Dolly Parton
• High And Mighty - Dolly Parton
• Hide Me Away - Dolly Parton
• Halos And Horns - Dolly Parton
• Heart Door - Dolly Parton
• God Bless the USA - Dolly Parton
• Go To Hell - Dolly Parton
• Everyday People - Dolly Parton
• Elusive Butterfly - Dolly Parton
• Each Season Changes You - Dolly Parton
• Dump The Dude - Dolly Parton
• Creepin In (with Norah Jones) - Dolly Parton
• Chicken Every Sunday - Dolly Parton
• Both Sides Now - Dolly Parton
• Bobby's Arms - Dolly Parton
• Blackie, Kentucky - Dolly Parton
• Big Wind - Dolly Parton
• Before You Make Up Your Mind - Dolly Parton
• Between Us - Dolly Parton
• Better Move It On Home - Dolly Parton
• Better Get To Livin' - Dolly Parton
• Baby Sister - Dolly Parton
• As Much As Always - Dolly Parton
• Act Like A Fool - Dolly Parton
• Yes I See God - Dolly Parton
• Baby I'm Burnin' - Dolly Parton
• On My Mind Again - Dolly Parton
• Here You Come Again - Dolly Parton
• Cash On The Barrelhead - Dolly Parton
• Heartbreaker - Dolly Parton
• I Really Got The Feeling - Dolly Parton
• Sure Thing - Dolly Parton
• As Soon As I Touched Him - Dolly Parton
• Cowgirl & The Dandy - Dolly Parton
• God's Coloring Book - Dolly Parton
• Lovin' You - Dolly Parton
• Joy To The World - Dolly Parton
• Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Dolly Parton
• Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Dolly Parton
• Please Help Me I'm Falling (In Love With You) - Dolly Parton
• Put It Off Until Tomorrow - Dolly Parton
• I Am Ready - Dolly Parton
• I Still Lost You - Dolly Parton
• I Still Miss Someone - Dolly Parton
• The Camel's Heart - Dolly Parton
• The Salt In My Tears - Dolly Parton
• I Believe - Dolly Parton
• My Tennessee Mountain Home - Dolly Parton
• Working Man - Dolly Parton
• Gypsy Joe And Me - Dolly Parton
• Mama Say A Prayer - Dolly Parton
• (You Got Me Over) A Heartache Tonight - Dolly Parton
• Cross My Heart - Dolly Parton
• I'll Make Your Bed - Dolly Parton
• When Someone Wants To Leave - Dolly Parton
• Country Road - Dolly Parton
• No Good Way Of Saying Good-Bye - Dolly Parton
• Something Special - Dolly Parton
• Speakin' Of The Devil - Dolly Parton
• Teach Me To Trust - Dolly Parton
• Let Her Fly - Dolly Parton
• After The Goldrush - Dolly Parton
• Behind Closed Doors - Dolly Parton
• Don't Let Me Cross Over - Dolly Parton
• I've Had Enough - Dolly Parton
• My Dear Companion - Dolly Parton
• Rosewood Casket - Dolly Parton
• The Pain of Loving You - Dolly Parton
• Those Memories of You - Dolly Parton
• Crimson And Clover (feat. Tommy James) - Dolly Parton
• The Blue Train - Dolly Parton
• When We're Gone, Long Gone - Dolly Parton
• All I Can Do - Dolly Parton
• Crippled Bird - Dolly Parton
• Cry, Cry Darlin' - Dolly Parton
• Divorce - Dolly Parton
• Mule Skinner Blues - Dolly Parton
• Daddy - Dolly Parton
• Daddy Did His Best - Dolly Parton
• Don't Call It Love - Dolly Parton
• Save The Last Dance For Me - Dolly Parton
• Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man - Dolly Parton
• Daddy Won't Be Home Anymore - Dolly Parton
• Take Me Back To The Country - Dolly Parton
• Time For Me to Fly - Dolly Parton
• Daddy's Moonshine Still - Dolly Parton
• Daddy's Working Boots - Dolly Parton
• Dagger Through The Heart - Dolly Parton
• Dark End Of The Street - Dolly Parton
• Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos) - Dolly Parton
• Detroit City - Dolly Parton
• Dirty Job - Dolly Parton
• Don't Drop Out - Dolly Parton
• Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind - Dolly Parton
• Down - Dolly Parton
• Down From Dover - Dolly Parton
• Down On Music Row - Dolly Parton
• Downtown - Dolly Parton
• Dr. Robert F. Thomas - Dolly Parton
• Endless Stream Of Tears - Dolly Parton
• Even A Fool Would Let Go - Dolly Parton
• Evening Shade - Dolly Parton
• Everyday Hero - Dolly Parton
• Falling Out Of Love With Me - Dolly Parton
• False Eyelashes - Dolly Parton
• Farther Along - Dolly Parton
• Feels Like Home - Dolly Parton
• Fight And Scratch - Dolly Parton
• Fire's Still Burning - Dolly Parton
• Fish Out Of Water - Dolly Parton
• Flame - Dolly Parton
• For The Good Times - Dolly Parton
• Forty Miles From Poplar Bluff - Dolly Parton
• Fuel To The Flame - Dolly Parton
• Full Circle - Dolly Parton
• Gamble Either Way - Dolly Parton
• Gee Ma I Wanna Go Home - Dolly Parton
• Gettin' Happy - Dolly Parton
• Getting In My Way - Dolly Parton
• Go tell it on the mountain - Dolly Parton
• Good Understanding - Dolly Parton
• GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - Dolly Parton
• Green-Eyed Boy - Dolly Parton
• Happy Happy Birthday Baby - Dolly Parton
• Hard Candy Christmas - Dolly Parton
• Harper Valley P.t.a. - Dolly Parton
• He Left Me Love - Dolly Parton
• He's Alive - Dolly Parton
• Headlock On My Heart - Dolly Parton
• Heaven's Just A Prayer Away - Dolly Parton
• Help! - Dolly Parton
• Here I Am - Dolly Parton
• Hey, Lucky Lady - Dolly Parton
• High Sierra - Dolly Parton
• Highway Headin' South - Dolly Parton
• Hillbilly Willy - Dolly Parton
• Hobo's Meditation - Dolly Parton
• Hold Fast To The Right - Dolly Parton
• Hold Me - Dolly Parton
• Holdin' On To Nothin' - Dolly Parton
• Holdin' On To You - Dolly Parton
• Home For Pete's Sake - Dolly Parton
• Home Is Where The Hurt Is - Dolly Parton
• Honky Tonk Angels - Dolly Parton
• Honky Tonk Songs - Dolly Parton
• House Of The Rising Sun - Dolly Parton
• How Close They Must Be - Dolly Parton
• How Great Thou Art - Dolly Parton
• Hungry Again - Dolly Parton
• Hush-A-Bye Hard Times - Dolly Parton
• I Am Always Waiting - Dolly Parton
• I Can - Dolly Parton
• I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - Dolly Parton
• I Couldn't Wait Forever - Dolly Parton
• I Don't Believe You're Met My Baby - Dolly Parton
• I Don't Trust Me Around You - Dolly Parton
• I Don't Want To Throw Rice - Dolly Parton
• I Dreamed Of A Hillbilly Heaven - Dolly Parton
• I Feel The Blues Movin' In - Dolly Parton
• I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know - Dolly Parton
• I Get A Kick Out Of You - Dolly Parton
• I Hope You're Never Happy - Dolly Parton
• I Just Might - Dolly Parton
• I Knew You When - Dolly Parton
• I Know You By Heart - Dolly Parton
• I Remember - Dolly Parton
• I Walk The Line - Dolly Parton
• I Wanna Fall In Love - Dolly Parton
• I Wanna Go Back There - Dolly Parton
• I Want To Be What You Need - Dolly Parton
• I Washed My Face In The Morning Dew - Dolly Parton
• I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
• I Will Forever Hate Roses - Dolly Parton
• I'll Keep Climbing - Dolly Parton
• I'll Never Forget - Dolly Parton
• I'll Oil Wells Love You - Dolly Parton
• I'm Fed Up With You - Dolly Parton
• I'm Gone - Dolly Parton
• I'm Gonna Sleep With One Eye Open - Dolly Parton
• I'm Not Worth The Tears - Dolly Parton
• I'm Running Out Of Love - Dolly Parton
• I've Been This Way Too Long - Dolly Parton
• If I Lose My Mind - Dolly Parton
• If Teardrops Were Pennies - Dolly Parton
• If You Go, I'll Follow You - Dolly Parton
• If You Say I Can - Dolly Parton
• Imagine - Dolly Parton
• In Each Love Some Pain Must Fall - Dolly Parton
• In the Ghetto - Dolly Parton
• In The Good Old Days (when Times Were Bad) - Dolly Parton
• In The Sweet By And By - Dolly Parton
• It Ain't Fair That It Ain't Right - Dolly Parton
• It Can't Be True - Dolly Parton
• It Must Be You - Dolly Parton
• It's My Time - Dolly Parton
• It's Such A Heartache - Dolly Parton
• It's Too Late To Love Me Now - Dolly Parton
• Jealous Heart - Dolly Parton
• John Daniel - Dolly Parton
• Just Because I'm A Woman - Dolly Parton
• Just Leaving - Dolly Parton
• Just The Two Of Us - Dolly Parton
• Just The Way I Am - Dolly Parton
• Let Love Grow - Dolly Parton
• Letter - Dolly Parton
• Life's Like Poetry - Dolly Parton
• Little Blossom - Dolly Parton
• Little David's Harp - Dolly Parton
• Livin' With A Dead Man - Dolly Parton
• Lord Hold My Hand - Dolly Parton
• Love And Learn - Dolly Parton
• Love Is Like A Butterfly - Dolly Parton
• Love Is Only As Strong (As Your Weakest Moment) - Dolly Parton
• Love Is Out Tonight - Dolly Parton
• Love is Strange - Dolly Parton
• Love Is Worth Living - Dolly Parton
• Love Isn't Free - Dolly Parton
• Love To Remember - Dolly Parton
• Making Believe - Dolly Parton
• Making Plans - Dolly Parton
• Mary Of The Wild Moor - Dolly Parton
• Me And Little Andy - Dolly Parton
• Medley: - Dolly Parton
• Milwaukee Here I Come - Dolly Parton
• Mine - Dolly Parton
• Mommie Ain't That Daddy - Dolly Parton
• More Than I Can Say - Dolly Parton
• More Than Their Share - Dolly Parton
• Mountain Angel - Dolly Parton
• My Country 'tis - Dolly Parton
• My Girl (My Love) - Dolly Parton
• My Heart Started Breaking - Dolly Parton
• My Kind Of Man - Dolly Parton
• Nickels and Dimes - Dolly Parton
• No Reason To Hurry Home - Dolly Parton
• O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Dolly Parton
• Old Black Kettle - Dolly Parton
• Once In A Very Blue Moon - Dolly Parton
• One Day At A Time - Dolly Parton
• One Emotion After Another - Dolly Parton
• One Of Those Days - Dolly Parton
• Only Dreamin' - Dolly Parton
• Ooo-ee - Dolly Parton
• Orange Blossom Special - Dolly Parton
• Paradise Road - Dolly Parton
• Party - Dolly Parton
• Peace Train - Dolly Parton
• Pleasant As May - Dolly Parton
• Pms Blues - Dolly Parton
• Poor Folks Town - Dolly Parton
• Possum Holler - Dolly Parton
• Preacher Tom - Dolly Parton
• Queen Of The Tabloids - Dolly Parton
• Raven Dove - Dolly Parton
• Real Love - Dolly Parton
• Red White And Bluegrass - Dolly Parton
• Release Me - Dolly Parton
• Rhumba Girl - Dolly Parton
• River Of Happiness - Dolly Parton
• Rockin' Years - Dolly Parton
• Rocky Top - Dolly Parton
• Sacred Memories - Dolly Parton
• Satisfied - Dolly Parton
• Savin` It For You - Dolly Parton
• Say Forever You'll Be Mine - Dolly Parton
• Say Goodnight - Dolly Parton
• Seeker - Dolly Parton
• Shattered Image - Dolly Parton
• She Don`t Love You (Like I Love You) - Dolly Parton
• She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like) - Dolly Parton
• Shine - Dolly Parton
• Shine Like The Sun - Dolly Parton
• Shine On - Dolly Parton
• Shinola - Dolly Parton
• Silent Night - Dolly Parton
• Silver and Gold - Dolly Parton
• Silver Sandals - Dolly Parton
• Silver Threads And Golden Needles - Dolly Parton
• Single Women - Dolly Parton
• Sittin' On The Front Porch Swing - Dolly Parton
• Sleigh Ride - Dolly Parton
• Slow Healing Heart - Dolly Parton
• Smoky Mountain Memories - Dolly Parton
• Sneakin' Around - Dolly Parton
• Somebody's Everything - Dolly Parton
• Something Fishy - Dolly Parton
• Sometimes An Old Memory Gets In My Eye - Dolly Parton
• Somewhere Along The Way - Dolly Parton
• Sorrow's Tearing Down The House - Dolly Parton
• Sounds Of Nature - Dolly Parton
• Star Of The Show - Dolly Parton
• Stay Out Of My Bedroom - Dolly Parton
• Steady As The Rain - Dolly Parton
• Still On Your Mind - Dolly Parton
• Sugar Hill - Dolly Parton
• Sweet Agony - Dolly Parton
• Sweet Music Man - Dolly Parton
• Sweet Summer Lovin - Dolly Parton
• Take Me Back - Dolly Parton
• Telling Me Lies - Dolly Parton
• Tender Lie - Dolly Parton
• Tennessee Homesick Blues - Dolly Parton
• That's When Love Will Mean The Most - Dolly Parton
• Tie Our Love (In A Double Knot) - Dolly Parton
• Love I Used To Call Mine - Dolly Parton
• The Company You Keep - Dolly Parton
• The Cruel War - Dolly Parton
• The Fighting Kind - Dolly Parton
• The first noel - Dolly Parton
• The Giving And The Taking - Dolly Parton
• The Greatest Days Of All - Dolly Parton
• The House Of The Rising Sun - Dolly Parton
• The House Where Love Lives - Dolly Parton
• The Last One To Touch Me - Dolly Parton
• The Last Thing On My Mind - Dolly Parton
• The Little Drummer Boy - Dolly Parton
• The Little Things - Dolly Parton
• The Lord Is My Shepherd - Dolly Parton
• The Love You Gave - Dolly Parton
• The Man - Dolly Parton
• The Master's Hand - Dolly Parton
• The Monkey's Tale - Dolly Parton
• The Moon, The Stars, And Me - Dolly Parton
• The Mystery Of The Mystery - Dolly Parton
• The Only Hand You'll Need To Hold - Dolly Parton
• The Only Way Out (Is To Walk Over Me) - Dolly Parton
• The Party - Dolly Parton
• The Power Of Love - Dolly Parton
• The Right Combination - Dolly Parton
• The River Unbroken - Dolly Parton
• The Sacrifice - Dolly Parton
• The Seeker - Dolly Parton
• The Tattooed Dentist In The Sky - Dolly Parton
• There - Dolly Parton
• There Never Was A Time - Dolly Parton
• (There Will Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) - Dolly Parton
• There'll Always Be Music - Dolly Parton
• There'll Be Love - Dolly Parton
• There's Something Fishy Goin' On - Dolly Parton
• Think About Love - Dolly Parton
• This Boy Has Been Hurt - Dolly Parton
• Thoughtfulness - Dolly Parton
• Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Dolly Parton
• Time And Tears - Dolly Parton
• To Daddy - Dolly Parton
• Today I Started Loving You Again - Dolly Parton
• Together Always - Dolly Parton
• Touching Memories - Dolly Parton
• Travelin Through - Dolly Parton
• Travelin' Prayer - Dolly Parton
• Traveling Man - Dolly Parton
• Try Being Lonely - Dolly Parton
• Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - Dolly Parton
• Two Doors Down - Dolly Parton
• Two Little Orphans - Dolly Parton
• Two Lovers - Dolly Parton
• Two Of A Kind - Dolly Parton
• Two Sides To Every Story - Dolly Parton
• Unlikely Angel - Dolly Parton
• Wabash Cannonball - Dolly Parton
• Wait 'Til I Get You Home - Dolly Parton
• Walls Of My Mind - Dolly Parton
• Walter Henry Hagan - Dolly Parton
• Washday Blues - Dolly Parton
• Wasting Love - Dolly Parton
• Wayfaring Stranger - Dolly Parton
• We Can't Let This Happen To Us - Dolly Parton
• We Got Too Much - Dolly Parton
• We Had It All - Dolly Parton
• We Three Kings Of Orient Are - Dolly Parton
• We Used To - Dolly Parton
• We'll Sing In The Sunshine - Dolly Parton
• We're Through Forever (till Tomorrow) - Dolly Parton
• What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Dolly Parton
• What A Heartache - Dolly Parton
• What Ain't To Be Just Might Happen - Dolly Parton
• What Do You Think About Loving - Dolly Parton
• What Is It My Love - Dolly Parton
• What Will Baby Be - Dolly Parton
• When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Dolly Parton
• When Love Is New - Dolly Parton
• When Possession Gets Too Strong - Dolly Parton
• When You Tell Me That You Love Me - Dolly Parton
• Whenever Forever Comes - Dolly Parton
• Where Do The Children Play? - Dolly Parton
• Where Grass Won't Grow (With Goerge Jones, Emmylou Harris And Trish Yearwood - Dolly Parton
• Where Have All The Flowers Gone - Dolly Parton
• Whispering Hope - Dolly Parton
• White Limozeen - Dolly Parton
• Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me - Dolly Parton
• Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That - Dolly Parton
• Wild Texas Wind - Dolly Parton
• Wildest Dreams - Dolly Parton
• WILDFLOWERS - Dolly Parton
• Will He Be Waiting - Dolly Parton
• Wings Of A Dove - Dolly Parton
• With Bells On - Dolly Parton
• With You Gone - Dolly Parton
• Working Girl - Dolly Parton
• Wrong Direction Home - Dolly Parton
• You - Dolly Parton
• You And Me Her And Him - Dolly Parton
• You Are - Dolly Parton
• You Gotta Be My Baby - Dolly Parton
• You'll Never Be The Sun - Dolly Parton
• You're Gonna Be Sorry - Dolly Parton
• You're The One That Taught Me How To Swing - Dolly Parton
• You're The Only One - Dolly Parton
• You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - Dolly Parton
• Your Kisses Are Charity - Dolly Parton
• Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher And Higher - Dolly Parton
• Your Ole Handy Man - Dolly Parton
• Yours Love - Dolly Parton
• Y'all Come - Dolly Parton
• Why Can't We - Dolly Parton
• When Jesus Comes Calling For Me - Dolly Parton
• We Found It - Dolly Parton
• Too Lonely Too Long - Dolly Parton
• The Way I See You - Dolly Parton
• Tall Man - Dolly Parton
• Sixteen Years - Dolly Parton
• Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On - Dolly Parton
• Prime Of Our Love - Dolly Parton
• Please Help Me I'm Falling - Dolly Parton
• No Love Left - Dolly Parton
• My Eyes Only See You - Dolly Parton
• More Where That Came From - Dolly Parton
• Malena - Dolly Parton
• Looking Down - Dolly Parton
• Little Sparrow - Dolly Parton
• Let's Live For Tonight - Dolly Parton
• If You Need Me - Dolly Parton
• The Christmas Song - Dolly Parton
• I'm Wasting Your Time (and You're Wasting Mine) - Dolly Parton
• I Wish I Felt This Way At Home - Dolly Parton
• I Know You're Married (but I Love You Still) - Dolly Parton
• How Does It Feel - Dolly Parton
• Higher And Higher - Dolly Parton
• Her And The Car And The Mobile Home - Dolly Parton
• Heartbreak Express - Dolly Parton
• He's A Go-Getter - Dolly Parton
• Golden Streets Of Glory - Dolly Parton
• Games People Play - Dolly Parton
• Family - Dolly Parton
• Dumb Blonde - Dolly Parton
• Chas - Dolly Parton
• But You Loved Me Then - Dolly Parton
• Better Part Of Life - Dolly Parton
• Beautiful Lie - Dolly Parton
• All I Need Is You - Dolly Parton
• A Letter To Mommy - Dolly Parton
• 10-4 Over And Out - Dolly Parton
• 4-0-33 - Dolly Parton
• A Heartache Tonight - Dolly Parton
• Afraid To Live And Afraid Of Dying - Dolly Parton
• Always Always - Dolly Parton
• Amazing Grace - Dolly Parton
• As Long As I Love - Dolly Parton
• Back Home - Dolly Parton
• Because I Love You - Dolly Parton
• Book Of Life (Bonus Tracks) - Dolly Parton
• Bridge - Dolly Parton
• Burning To Burned - Dolly Parton
• Closer By The Hour - Dolly Parton
• Curse Of The Wild Weed Flower - Dolly Parton
• Daddy Was An Old Timer Preacher Man - Dolly Parton
• Do You Think That Time Stands Still - Dolly Parton
• Everything's Beautiful (in Its Own Way) - Dolly Parton
• Fight And Scratch With Porter Wagoner - Dolly Parton
• Fighting Kind - Dolly Parton
• Fog Has Lifted - Dolly Parton
• Fresh Out Od Forgiveness - Dolly Parton
• He Would Know - Dolly Parton
• Heartsong - Dolly Parton
• House Where Love Lives - Dolly Parton
• I Can't Be True - Dolly Parton
• I Really Don't Want To Know - Dolly Parton
• I Took Him For Granted - Dolly Parton
• I Wound Easy (But I Heal Fast) - Dolly Parton
• I'll Be Home For Christmas - Dolly Parton
• I'm A Drifter - Dolly Parton
• I've Been Married (just As Long As You Have) - Dolly Parton
• I've Lived My Life - Dolly Parton
• If Only... - Dolly Parton
• In The Beginning - Dolly Parton
• In The Pines ( The Longest Train I Ever Saw) - Dolly Parton
• Is It Real - Dolly Parton
• Just Between You And Me - Dolly Parton
• Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Dolly Parton
• Little Bit Slow To Catch On - Dolly Parton
• Little Drummer Boy - Dolly Parton
• Loneliness Found Me - Dolly Parton
• Lonely Comin' Down - Dolly Parton
• Lot Of You Left In Me - Dolly Parton
• Love City - Dolly Parton
• Daddy Come And Get Me - Dolly Parton
• Eagle When She Flies - Dolly Parton
• Love With Me - Dolly Parton
• Love You're So Beautiful Tonight - Dolly Parton
• Love's All Over - Dolly Parton
• Make Love Work - Dolly Parton
• Marry Me - Dolly Parton
• Mendy Never Sleeps - Dolly Parton
• Monkey's Tale - Dolly Parton
• Mr. Sandman (With Emmylou Harris And Linda Ronstadt) - Dolly Parton
• My Eyes Can Only See You - Dolly Parton
• My Hands Are Tied - Dolly Parton
• Never ending love - Dolly Parton
• Oh, He's Everywhere - Dolly Parton
• On The Wings Of A Dove. - Dolly Parton
• Once More - Dolly Parton
• Once Upon A Memory - Dolly Parton
• Ooo eee - Dolly Parton
• Randy - Dolly Parton
• Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms - Dolly Parton
• Run That By Me One More Time - Dolly Parton
• Second Best - Dolly Parton
• Seven Bridges Road - Dolly Parton
• Somewhere Between - Dolly Parton
• Take Away - Dolly Parton
• The Day I Fall In Love (With James Ingram) - Dolly Parton
• The Grass Is Blue - Dolly Parton
• The Great Pretender - Dolly Parton
• The Greatest Gift Of All - Dolly Parton
• The Love You Gave Me - Dolly Parton
• These Old Bones - Dolly Parton
• Through Thick And Thin - Dolly Parton
• The Carroll County Accident - Dolly Parton
• Jesus And Gravity - Dolly Parton
• Till Death Do Us Part - Dolly Parton
• Tomorrow Is Forever - Dolly Parton
• Touch Your Woman - Dolly Parton
• Walking On Sunshine - Dolly Parton
• We Might Be In Love - Dolly Parton
• We Three Kings - Dolly Parton
• We'll Get Ahead Someday - Dolly Parton
• We're Through Forever ('til Tomorrow) - Dolly Parton
• Welcome Home - Dolly Parton
• Whatcha Tryin' To Do To Me - Dolly Parton
• When I Sing For Him - Dolly Parton
• When The Sun Goes Down Tomorrow - Dolly Parton
• Where Beauty Lives In Memory - Dolly Parton
• Why Why Why - Dolly Parton
• Love Have Mercy On Us - Dolly Parton
• Tie A Yellow Ribbon - Dolly Parton
• YELLOW ROSES - Dolly Parton
• You Can't Reach Me Anymore - Dolly Parton
• You'll Always Be Special To Me - Dolly Parton
• Highlight Of My Life - Dolly Parton
• He Rode All The Way To Texas - Dolly Parton
• Cowgirl And The Dandy - Dolly Parton
• Will He Be Waiting For Me - Dolly Parton
• Little Old Bitty Pissant Country Place - Dolly Parton
• The Love I Used To Call Mine - Dolly Parton
• Without You - Dolly Parton
• Wouldn't It Be Great - Dolly Parton
• Straight Talk - Dolly Parton
• Dolly Parton - Briefs
• Dolly Parton - The Briefs

I thought I had seen pretty girls in my time that was before I met you
I never saw one that I wanted for mine that was before I met you
I thought I was swinging the world by the tail I thought I could never be blue
I thought I'd been kissed and I thought I'd been loved but that was before I
met you
I thought I'd stay single and always be free but that was before I met you
And I said that no sweet thing could ever hold me but that was before I met you
I thought I was swinging...
I thought I was swinging...

Once upon a Christmas far away in Bethlehem
Mary being great with child had no place to lie down
So Joseph found a stable in which Mary had her child
Once upon a Christmas was the birth of Jesus Christ
Once upon a Christmas in a manger far away
A King was born his palace was a manger filled with hay
His royal robe was swadding cloth a halo was his crown
Once upon a Christmas away in Bethlehem
And all the world rejoiced because the King was born at last
A saviour had been promised now it had come to pass
And the joyful news that he was born spread quickly far and wide
Once upon a Christmas was the birth of Jesus Christ
Once upon a Christmas from the Far East wise men came
With gold and myrrh and frankincense to praise the newborn King
And shepherds left their flocks and came to see and worship him
Unce upon a Christmas away in Bethlehem
And all the world rejoiced...
[ strings ]
All the world rejoiced...

You jark back your hand away from mine
And I move my lips away from yours
Then quietly we sit trying to forget
Those deep running thoughts that run wild across our minds
You quickly stop the words you start to say
And we realize just how close we are
And we both know if we let ourselves go
We'll do something we'll be sorry for
Slip away today means sorrow tomorrow
It's love we know but we can't keep but yet we like to borrow
Trying to hold back emotions and desires
It's hard to keep from doing something we'll be sorry for
[ ac.guitar ]
My love hungry heart begs for more
Of what your lips hold in store
But our conscience just won't let us at least tonight it kept us
From jumping off the deep end and going too far
But one of these nights you and I
Will be ruled by the passion of our hearts
And we both know that we let ourselves go
And do something that we'll be sorry for
Slip away today means sorrow tomorrow...

Sweet little cherry blossom, blooming before her time
Moving her lips to her favorite song, cherishing every rhyme
Swaying her hips to the rhythm, humming along with the tune
Lost in her own little dream world, slow dancing with the moon
Watching her I cannot help but go back in my mind
And suddenly I find I am 15 again
Slow dancing with the moon
Oh, the stars got in my eyes long time ago
And I've lived my life like a love sick clown
In a bittersweet cartoon
Just a dreamy-eyed kid slow dancing with the moon
Watching the girl I'm reminded she's quite a lot like me
Trapped in the suburbs of wonderland, lost in her own fantasy
Somehow my heart never grew up, no one ever burst my balloon
So here I am swirling in star dust slow dancing with the moon
Still believe someday my wildest dreams will all come true
And I'll find someone who'll make me 15 again
But until then I'm slow dancing with the moon
Oh, the stars got in my eyes long time ago
And I've lived my life like a love sick clown
In a bittersweet cartoon
Just a dreamy-eyed kid slow dancing with the moon
Tag:

Hear the evening breezes start to blowing
See the evening shadows start to come
Listen to the nightbirds start their singing
Now the sounds of night have just begun
A lonely hootowl cries out in the darkness
For its mate that's nowhere to be found
Then a lonesome whippoorwill strats calling
Their lonely voices fill the night with sound
Hear the church bell ringing in the distance
What a mournful sound so late at night
Wonder why the darkness makes it sound so lonesome
Listen to the lonely sounds of night
[ steel ]
The darkness seems to whisper in the silence
Your love is gone but things will be all right
Still my lonely heart cries through the darkness
Listening to the lonely sounds of night

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
When she gets there she knows if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for
Oh oh a stairway to heaven
There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
In a tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
Oh oh it makes me wonder oh oh oh realy really wonder
There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking
And it's whispered that soon if we all call tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes there are two paths you can go by but in the long run
There's still time to change the road your own
And it makes me wonder
Your head is humming and it won't go in case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Oh can you hear the wind blow
And did you know your staiway lies on the whispering wind
Stairway to heaven stairway to heaven
You can't buy it you can't borrow
You’ve got to walk it straight and narrow
Stairway to heaven stairway to heaven stairway to heaven
[ banjo ]
And as we walk on down the road our shadows longer than our souls
All that glitters is not gold wanna be a rock and not a roll
Oh the great almighty dollar leaves you lonely lost and hollow
You can’t fool yourself forever you gotta work to get to heaven
Stairway to heaven
If we listen and hold fast to every question that we asked

Momma moved out
Daddy sold the house
They split up the money
And went on their way
And all the king's horses
And all the king's men
Couldn't put mommy and daddy back together again
Chorus:
Starting over again
Where should they begin
'Cause they've never been out on their own
Starting over again
Where do you begin
When your dreams are all shattered
And the kids are all grown
And the whole world cries
Got an apartment
She moved in with her sisters
He's scheming big deals with one of his friends
While she sits at home
Just sorting out pieces
Of left over memories
From thirty odd years
2nd Chorus:
Starting over again
Where do you begin
You've never been out on your own
Starting over again
Never any end
What will the neighbors say?
They're talking talk, its small town news
Facing fifty years old
Making up a happy home
And this far down the road
You find yourself alone
Two fools
3rd Chorus:
Starting over again
Now where do you begin
When you've never been out on your own
Starting over again
Never any end
When your dreams are all shattered
And the kids are all grown
And all the king's horses
And all the king's men
Could never put mommy and daddy back together

You lie in gentle sleep beside me
I hear your warm and rhythmic breathing
I take your hand and hold it tightly
Listen can you not hear our young hearts beating
I kiss the sleep from your eyes
Your smile is sweeter than the morning
And here it comes can't you feel it baby
Here's the feeling here it comes feel it feel it fire fire
Something's burning something's burning
Something's burning and I think it's love
And now the sun is burning brightly we lie in love so close together
And I get the feeling deep inside me my love for you will burn forever
I cup my hands to touch your face and once again I feel the fire
And here it comes now can't you feel it baby
Can't you feel it here comes feel it feel it fire fire
Something's burning something's burning
Something's burning and I think it's love
And I think it's love I think it's love

Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann when are you ever coming home
Sweet Rachel Ann we've waited here through many seasons now
We've waited here but you have not returned
When you left you promised us that you'd return someday
We miss you and our love for you still burns
Our little girl who longed to see the world beyond these hills
Sweet Rachel Ann you felt you had to go
The autumn wind again has blown the last leaves from the trees
Making room for winter's ice and snow
Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann oh how we miss you since you've gone
Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann when are you ever coming home
[ ac.guitar ]
Spring had kissed the earth again wait what's that I see
Is it someone running up the path
Oh wait a minute could it be Rachel is that you
Sweet Rachel Ann have you come home at last
Rachel I hardly recognize you now you look so tired and thin
Sweet Rachel Ann you're different than before
And that world that lies beyond these hills well it's hurt you Rachel Ann
But now you're home and nothing's gonna ever hurt you not anymore
Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann our love will make you good as new again
Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann

My life is likened to a bargain store and I may have just what you're looking for
If you don't mind the fact that all the marchandise is used
With a little mending it could be as good as new
Why you take for instance this old broken heart
If you will just replace the missing part
You would be surprised to find how good it really is
Take it and you never wil be sorry that you did
The bargain store is open come inside you can easily afford the price
Love is all you need to purchase all the marchandise
And I can guarantee you'll be completely satisfied
[ guitar ]
Take these old used mem'ries from the past
And these broken dreams and plans that didn't last
I'll trade them for the future I can't use them anymore
I've wasted love but I still have some more
The bargain store is open...
My life is likened to a bargain store...

The bridge so high the bridge so tall here is where it's started on bridge
The moon is big and yellow and the stars're all aglow
From the bridge I see reflection in the waters far below
You kissed me for the first time here held me awfully tight
And the bridge became our favorite place we came here often in the night
One night while standing on the bridge desire swept through a spoke
Passion took us by the hand and showed us where to go
From the bridge we saw a meadow so we ran together there
Where we found love together hurry motions filled the air
The bridge so wide the bridge so long
Where once we stood together tonight I stand alone
Tonight while standing on the bridge my heart is beating wild
To think that you could leave me here with our unborn child
My feet are moving slowly closer to the edge

Thine is the kingdom Thine is the power And Thine is the glory forever Our Father who art in heaven, holy be Thy name Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread Forgive us and those who would trespass against us Leading us not into temptation But deliver us, deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom Thine is the power And Thine is the glory forever Thine is the kingdom And Thine is the power The glory forever a-a-amen

Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

You ask me how much I need you, must I explain? I need you, oh my darling, like roses need rain You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true Until the Twelfth of Never, I'll still be loving you Hold me close, never let me go Hold me close, melt my heart like April snow I'll love you 'til the bluebells forget to bloom I'll love you 'til the clover has lost its perfume I'll love you 'til the poets run out of rhyme Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time

Once upon a time there was a tavern Where we used to raise a glass or two Remember how we laughed away the hours And dreamed of all the great things we would do Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days Then the busy years went rushing by us We lost our starry notions on the way If by chance I'd see you in the tavern We'd smile at one another and we'd say Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days Just tonight I stood before the tavern Nothing seemed the way it used to be In the glass I saw a strange reflection Was that lonely woman really me Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days Through the door there came familiar laughter I saw your face and heard you call my name Oh my friend we're older but no wiser For in our hearts the dreams are still the same Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days

Stand back, and give me room
And listen to that beat
I got the music in my soul
And the rhythm in my feet
When I hear the music,
You won't catch me standing still
And I won't miss a beat
I never have and I never will
And you thought I couldn't dance
And you thought I couldn't dance
I can dance to anything
That any band can play
I've got old-fashioned values
But I'm pretty up to date
And I know all the latest hits
On the radio
You don't have to join me
Stand back and watch my show
And you thought I couldn't dance
And you thought I couldn't dance
Thought I couldn't dance
Hey, watch me prance
Let's make romance
Thought I couldn't dance
You gotta take a chance
If you're gonna learn to dance
And you thought I couldn't dance
And you thought I couldn't dance
There's a lot of closet dancers
Just dyin' to come out
They dance alone inside their rooms
With the music way up loud
And I know you thought I couldn't dance
But I guess I sure fooled you
It just goes to show you never know
Who's wearing dancin' shoes
And you thought I couldn't dance
I'm full of surprises
And you thought I couldn't dance
It's too late now
I can't slow down...can't slow down
Oh, feel the heat
From these dancin' feet... can't slow down
And you thought I couldn't dance
And you thought I couldn't dance

Here we are again going in this cheap place
What if was seen by a friend and they recognize our face
We both know that it's wrong we both should be at home
This time has gotta be our last time
I know that you want me just as much as I want you
You've got a family and I've got one too
From now on we must stay apart we just can't break all their hearts
This time has gotta be our last time
This time has gotta be our last time
We'll put our rings back on our hands
Your conscience hurt you well mine does too
I'm not this kind of woman and I'm not this kind of man
We just can't go on cheating neither of us is this kind
This time has gotta be our last time

We never have a kind word for each other angry words are all we speak
The home where we once lived and loved now echoes with the angry words we speak
Too selfish and too proud to admit it when we know that we are wrong
Now it's too late to rebuild the home we're tearing down it's too far gone
Two people just existing always talking never listening
Too busy pointin' out each other's fault to see our own
Because we didn't try our love just slowly died
Too late to be revived it's too far gone
(Too far gone too far gone too far gone)
We're too busy thinking of ourselves to think about each other's needs
We seldom have a moment for each other we share little that we need
We can't get along even long enough to try to change what's wrong
Now it's too late for you and me zhere's nothing we can do we're too far gone

Chorus:
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
I'll be good to him
I'll bring love to him
Everyone says there'll come a day
When I'll walk alongside of him
Yes just to know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
Why can't he see
How blind can he be
Someday he will see
That he was meant for me

You say that you're bored with life and that you're bored with me
Cause you say that this love of ours ain't what it ought to be
Now you despite this little house that we've always called home
I know that you don't love me now but you'll love me when I'm gone
You'll love me when I'm gone and then you'll realize just what I meant to you
You'll miss me when I'm gone and then you'll realize how good I've been to you
You'll want me when I'm gone and then you'll realize you've loved me all alone
Oh it's true you may not love me now but you'll love me when I'm gone
We've grown too familiar with each other so you say
You say there's no excitement now too bad you feel that way
Well I wonder how exciting that your life will be alone
Oh I know that you don't love me now but you'll miss me when I'm gone

Du-u-u Du-u-u Du-u-u-u-u-u wa Du-u wa
My love for you is deeper than the depths of any ocean,
And as faithful as the stars that grace the night,
As constant as the sun making its journey through heavens,
and we'll always be together you and I.
--[Chorus]
Together you and I can stop the rain and make the sun shine.
Paint a pretty rainbow, brushed with love across the sky,
Together you and I belong, like a songbird and a song
and we'll always be together you and I
Life with you is sweeter than the fragrance of the flowers
And as happy as the laughter of a child
As peaceful as a river and as lasting as forever
you know we'll always be together you and I
[Chorus]
I always be beside or close behind you.
Wherever you go, you'll always know I'll always find you
[Chorus]
We'll always be together, you and I
Forever together, forever you and I
(forever you and I du-du)
Forever together, together you and I will always be
(together, together)

It wasn't very long ago we had a love few people know
And everything was going oh so fine
I've trusted you you've trusted me the way that t's supposed to be
BBut the love slipped from us somewhere down the line
We had all of the good things going baby you know we did everythin' was fine
Enjoying the taste of the good life we all look for but few can't find
[ ac.guitar ]
It's gone but we can't understand how love could slip right through our hands
On down the line things seem so very right
The love we shared for all these years we both knew that we were sincere
Then suddenly it left just over night
We had all of the good things...
[ ac.guitar ]
Now that we've gone our seperate ways I still recall those brighter days
Days that didn't seem so very long
Neither of us are to blame we overly know that it's a shame
And all that we had going now is gone

Where you live you say the view is so beautiful
And the astroturf that's on your lawn stays green the whole year around
And the buildings are so tall they almost reach heaven
But do you ever ever hear the robins sing
Do you hear the robins singing in the springtime
While a mockingbird sings his happy song
Is all the beauty in your world this artificial thing
Do you ever ever hear the robins sing
[ ac.guitar ]
Where I live the butterflies still kiss the roses
And forgetmenots still grow along the shady lane
And the weeping willow trees still swaying in the breeze
And often I still hear the robins sing
Do you hear the robins...

If I cross your mind please let me cross it slowly
Let me stop and reminisce with you for a while
And if I cross your mind please remember all the good things
Think of me as happiness if I cross your mind
There must be a million thoughts rushing through your mind
And if there's one of me love among them that you find
Please stop for just a little while and treat it extra kind
When you think of me love if I cross your mind
If you must hide my mem'ry when you're with someone else
Then make mine very special when you're by yourself
But only in a memory can one turn back the time
To lovely tender moments that linger in my mind
There must be a million thoughts...

If I were a carpenter and you were a lady, Would you marry me anyway? Would you have my baby? If a tinker were my trade would you still find me, carrin' the pots I made, followin' behind me. Save my love through loneliness, Save my love for sorrow, I'm given you my onliness, Come give your tomorrow. If I worked my hands in wood, Would you still love me? Answer me babe, "Yes I would, I'll put you above me." If I were a miller at a mill wheel grinding, would you miss your color box, and your soft shoe shining? If I were a carpenter and you were a lady, Would you marry me anyway? Would you have my baby? Would you marry anyway? Would you have my baby?

I'm lookin' for a way to get out there's no hope for you and me
We'll never get along everything we do is wrong
You and I both know one of us has to go and it might as well be me
We stopped loving a long time ago and now all we do is disagree
There's no use to pretend there's no need to try again
You and I both know one of us has to go and it might as well be me
There's no use for us to live a lie
When we're just wasting the best years of our lives
We'll never get along everything we do is wrong
You and I both know one of us has to go and it might as well be me

As I sit here tonight the jukebox's playing
The tune about the wild side of life
As I listen to the words you are saying
It brings mem'ries when I was trusting wife
It was't God who made honky tonk angels
As you wrote in the words of your song
Too many times married men think they're still single
That has caused many a good girl to go wrong
[ piano ]
It's a shame that all the blame is on us women
It's not true that only you men feel the same
From the start most every heart that's ever broken
Was because there always was a man to blame
It was't God who made honky tonk angels...

Cindy was a ragged angel just a poor little girl on the street
Cindy's eyes showed signs of hunger never had enough to eat
Cindy was a ragged angel golden hair and eyes of blue
Cindy loved her paper dolly that's the only love she knew
Cindy never knew her daddy and her mommie was seldom home
Except for Cindy's paper dolly Cindy was all alone
Cindy slept with her paper dolly on a blanket on the floor
She would shiver as the wind blew through the crack beneath the door
One night she laid with her paper dolly cold and hungry on the floor
That night God came for the ragged angel
And now Cindy won't ever be cold and hungry no not anymore

I can't even begin to tell you how I've been feeling lately
But I have stumbled across something rare and you used to bait me
Something tells me go everyone says no no no no no
How they can be so cruel when they tell me don't touch you
I tell them I'll die
In your red hot screaming love in your red hot screaming love
[ piano ]
If I'm losing my senses they're lost in your deepest emotions
And the jets in my heart they won't start till you set them in motion
Something tells me go...

THERE I WAS THE GIRL THAT YOU LOVE TO HATE BUT HATE TO LOVE ALONE I GUESS YOU MIGHT SAY YES I WAS AND THERE YOU WERE GIVING ME LOVE ENOUGH FOR ANY GIRL TO UNDERSTAND THIS GIRL COULDN'T SEE
CHORUS:
I WAS THE SAME OLD FOOL BUT IN ANY FANTASY SAME OLD FOOL WITH THE SAME OLD DREAM STILL THE SAME OLD ME SHOW ME HAVE LIFE CAN BE NOW THE SAME OLD FOOL HAS GOT A BRAND NEW DREAM
ONE MORE CHANCE IS ALL THAT I EVER NEED 'CAUSE YOU GAVE TO ME A SHRED OF HOPE MORE THAN MOST RECEIVE AND HERE I AM NOW THAT I FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY FOUND WHAT REAL LOVE MEANS THIS BRAND NEW DREAM WON'T END
REPEAT CHORUS

Sometimes I think of you
And tears fill my eyes to
Think of the meaning
You've given my life
You've touched me in
Places no one ever reached
You've given me reason and
Cause to believe
You are my rainbow you've
Colored my life and you
Are my sunshine I'm warm
In your light you are my
Fountain that never runs
Dry you're my inspiration
My reason to try
I'll love you till green
Grass turns lavender blue
And all the stars fall
From heaven and vanish
Like dew when horses and
Chariots chase down the
Wind that's when I'll
Leave you I'll love you
Till then [repeat x2]
That's when I'll leave you
Yes I'll leave you then
I'll need you til then I'll

I'VE WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR SOMEONE
JUST LIKE YOU AND NOW THAT I FOUND
YOU THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO
JUST LIKE SO MANY OTHERS WHO WANT TO BE FREE
IT JUST A HOPLESS LOVE AFFAIR
SWEETHEART FOR YOU AND ME
CHORUS
I FOUGHT MY WAY THROUGH GRIEF AND TEARS
TO MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE AND NOW AT LAST
THEY COULD BE REAL IF I COULD JUST HAVE YOU
BUT I KNOW THAT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO START MY
LIFE A NEW AND I WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR
SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU
I'VE WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU
SOMEONE WHO COULD LOVE ME THE WAY THAT YOU DO
YOUR HEART COULD BE MY VERY OWN A HEART
THAT COULD BE TRUE AND I WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR
SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU

When your heart feels like a feather in a whirl wind
And you see stars in the middle of the day
And you feel so light you could fly and you think that any moment
The slightest breeze might blow you away
That's love you're feeling that's love with feeling
Touching tender love inside your soul
That's love you're feeling that's love with feeling
That takes you away on loved wings of solid gold
When you're all alone and each minute seems like eternity
As thoughts of love come rushing through your mind
And in the middle of the night you feel lips kiss you while you're all alone
Don't be alarmed it's only this love of mine

Let me walk in the sunshine of your smile
Let me hide in the shadows of your eyes
Let me lie in the safety of your arms
Let me be the fire that keeps you warm
I'll keep your warm
Let me be the someone that you need
Let me be the shelter that you seek
Let me be your strenght when you are weak
And let me be the fire that keeps you warm
Let me walk in the sunshine of your smile...
Let me be the one always around
Let me help you up when you are down
Let me make a smile out of a frown
And let me be the fire that keeps you warm

And so you have come back to me
And say the old loves growing yet
You've tried through all these weary years
You've tried so vainly to forget
Chrous:
Oh no, I cannot take your hand
God never gives is back our youth
The loving heart you slighted then
Was yours, my friend, in perfect truth
Come close and let me see your face
Your raven hair is tinged with snow
Oh, yes, it is the same dear face
I loved so many years ago
Repeat Chorus
Farewell, I think I love you yet
As friend to friend, God bless you dear
And guide you through these weary years
To where the skies are always clears

I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
I should've known
You would never be true
I loved and I lost you
Now I'm so blue
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
You said that you loved me
And would always be true
Now you gone'n left me
Oh, what will I do
Oh, why did you leave me
For somebody new
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
I wasted my time
When I spent it with you
But one is so blind
When love is so new
Now out of my fears have come true
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
I wasted my tears

Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawnin', stretchin', try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin'
Out on the streets, the traffic starts jumpin'
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5
Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion
Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me
They let your dream, just watch 'em shatter
You're just a step on the boss man's ladder
But you got dreams he'll never take away
In the same boat with a lot of your friends
Waitin' for the day your ship 'll come in
And the tide's gonna turn an' it's all gonna roll you away
Workin' 9 to 5 what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind and you never get the credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, yeah, they got you where they want you
There's a better life and you think about it, don't you?
It's a rich man's game, no matter what they call it
And you spend your life putting money in his wallet
Workin' 9 to 5, oh what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use you mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, yeah, they got you where they want you
There's a better life and you think about it, don't you?
It's a rich man's game, no matter what they call it

There's a bit of magic in a simple little smile
Something that just makes life seem a little more worthwhile
And there's a world of meaning in the touch of someone's hand
A gentle touch that let's your brother know you understand
Oh if people would stop taking and just once try to give
We could make the world we're living in a better place to live
La la la la la la la la la la la la
And if we'd love one another instead of finding faults
We could afford the price of peace, love is all it costs
Oh wouldn't it be great to live and sing in harmony
Everybody take your brother's hand and sing my song with me
La la la la la la la la la la la la
All life has to offer that's what most folks desire
But offer nothing in return, cause they don't seem to care
And if we'd ask to be forgiven and be willing to forgive
We could make the world we're living in a better place to live
And if we'd all climb together, we could climb the highest hill
We could make the world we're living in a better place to live
And if we'd love one another instead of finding faults
We could afford the price of peace, love is all it costs
Oh wouldn't it be great to live and sing in harmony
Everybody take your brother's hand and sing my song with me

You've made this a Christmas to remember
Springtime feeling's in the middle of December
Strangers meet and willingly surrender
Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
Almost went to Aspen but something told me no
I considered Mammoth but there wasn't enough snow
And I even thought of Gatlinburg but that seemed so far to go
So I headed up to Tahoe for a Christmas on the slopes
And I had fantasized about Christmas in this way
Curled up by a fireplace in a Tahoe ski chalet
With a fast talking lover with some slow burning wood
But even in my wildest dreams it never got this good
And you've made this a Christmas to remember
Springtime feelin's in the middle of December
Change the radio and I'll turn the lights down dimmer
Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
Strangers when we met lovers as we leave
Christmas to remember too good to believe
Don't know how it went but I know we'll meet again
We'll come blowin' back to somewhere like some wild restless winter's wind
You've made this a Christmas to remember
Springtime feelin's in the middle of December
Neath the mistletoe you kissed me warm and tender
Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
We loved and laughed and played and joked
Sang Christmas songs and talked to folks
Sleighed the fields and skied the slopes then to the lodge for dinner
But now it's time for us to go as our hearts melt like chimney snow
There's just one thing I want to know can we do this next winter
Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
You've made this a Christmas to remember
Springtime feelin's in the middle of December
Though the fire is hot we'll just have to let it simmer
Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
You've made this a Christmas to remember
Springtime feelin's in the middle of December
Though it's cold outside we'll just stoke the burning embers

Sometimes he gets crazy as men are known to do
He'll lose his head in spite of everything he stands to lose
What is it in a man that makes him act like such a fool
She swears she never knew but always needed to
But stubborn pride is just the way of cowboys I suppose
Even love can't change the things he ought to change the most
And it's pride that keeps him standin' when he should be on his knees
Making apologies but she loves him desperately
Oh but now and again she wished he'd been a poet
So he'd know all the perfect lines to say
And have some great romantic way to show it
Be the hero ridin' up to save the day
And go ridin' high like a knight in shining armor
To sweep her up and carry her away
Oh but he don't have no magic ways to charm her
No cause even love can't change a cowboy's ways
I love you and I'm sorry are the words that just don't come
Cause words like that are no match for the kind that rule his tongue
But his eyes keep telling her you know I love you anyway
No matter what I say or what I never say
Oh but now and again she wished...
His ways seem cold but she knows he's much warmer
But even love can't change a cowboy's ways
[ strings ]
He's just a fool that must defend his honor

Just a few old memories
Slipped in through my door
Though I thought I had closed it
So tightly before
I can't understand it
Why it should bother my mind
For it all belongs to another place and time
Just a few old keep-sakes
Way back on the shelf
No, they don't mean nothin'
Well I'm surprised they're still left
Just a few old love letters
With the edges all brown
And an old faded picture
I keep turned upside-down
Just a few old memories
Going way back in time
Well I can hardly remember
I don't know why I'm cryin'
I can't understand it
Well I'm surprised myself
First thing tomorrow morning
I'll clean off that shelf
Just a few old keep-sakes
Way back on the shelf
No, they don't mean nothin'
Well I'm surprised that they're left
Just a few old love letters
With their edges all brown
And an old faded picture

(A habit I can't break)
Loving you isn't good for me you keep my tears flowing
If I loved you I couldn't stay gone so there's no use in going
Loving you is a habit I can't break
I haven't found a way yet but I've been tryin'
To stop loving you but I can't wait there's no use a lyin'
Loving you is a habit I can't break
Loving you is a habit I can't break
I've been loving you much too long now to change the way I feel
So I might as well get used to these heartaches
Loving you is a habit I can't break
[ piano ]
(A habit I can't break)
Loving you is a habit I can't break...

I'm a little bit slow to catch on when I do I'm caught on
A little bit slow to move on but your baby is movin' on on your baby is movin' on
Well I couldn't see the light for the brightness
Or the sweet little smile that you gave me
I couldn't see how you were cheatin' on me
But finally I'm a catchin' on on finally I'm a catchin' on
I'm a little bit slow...
[ el.banjo ]
I couldn't see the hurt for the happy and at first that's the way you made me
It took me a while to get your style
But finally I'm a catchin' on on finally I'm a catchin' on
I'm a little bit slow...
You say you can't see the light for the darkness that surrounds you since I'm gone
You can't even sleep cause you're lonely
Well finally you're a catchin' on on finally you're a catchin' on
I'm a little bit slow...

Oh you took your sweet love from me oh you left me sweet sweet memories
And I cry I cry like a little baby cause there's still a lot of you left in me
Oh there's still a lot of you left in me and I cry cause your love'll set me free
Your love'll set me free
I'll keep holding on to love that used to be cause there's still a lot of you left in me
Oh I still go on to all our favorite places and I still see all our friends we used to see
Oh but I'm thinkin' now I'm just not the same without you
And that there's still a lot of you left in me
Oh there's still a lot of you...

If every time that you got hurt it left a scar
And if every dream you ever had broke your heart
If every time you made a plan the world came to an end
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again
If broken dreams are all it seems you've ever known
And hurt's the only thing you can depend upon
And if you should find misery to be your only friend
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again
If every time you look up a cloud should hide the sun
Pay dearly for each kindness ever shown to anyone
If everything you try should fail before you can begin
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again

Well I dreamed I saw the knights in armor coming
Saying something about a queen
There were peasants singing and drummers drumming
And the archer split the tree
There was a fanfare blowing to the sun
That was floating on the breeze
Look at Mother Nature on the run
In the Twentieth Century
Look at Mother Nature on the run
In the Twentieth Century
I was lying in a burned out basement
With the full moon in my eye
I was hoping for replacement
When the sun burst through the sky
There was a band playing in my head
And I felt like I could cry
I was thinking about what a friend had said
I was hoping it was a lie
Thinking about what a friend had said
I was hoping it was a lie
I dreamed I saw the silver spaceships flying
In the yellow haze of the sun
There was cihldren crying and colors flying
All around the chosen ones
All in a dream, all in a dream, the loading had begun
Flying Mother Nature's silver seed to a new home in the

(Dave Kirby - Danny Morrison)
The cold December wind seems bent on rockin' New York
City
The town that's got me down to my last dime
And everywhere I go the people seem in such a hurry
To keep this Mobile girl from feelin' fine.
Lord, what I'd give to see an Alabama sundown
The sun just seemed to drop in Mobile Bay
New York town has got a gifted way to keep a girl down
But that never was the Mobile way
No, no, that never was the Mobile way.
A flashing sign says that you can rent a bed for just a
dollar
In anybody's town that price is cheap
It's a shame to know a girl would ever fall down to my
standards
Cause I need ninety cents to go to sleep.
Lord, what I'd give to see an Alabama sundown
The sun just seemed to drop in Mobile Bay
New York town has got a gifted way to keep a girl down
But that never was the Mobile way
No, no, that never was the Mobile way.
I felt so big the day I left that Mobile couldn't hold
I thought there had to be a better way
But if I could find that man that first called Lady
Luck a lady
That gentleman would surely learn to pray
Lord, what I'd give to see an Alabama sundown
The sun just seemed to drop in Mobile Bay
New York town has got a gifted way to keep a girl down
But that never was the Mobile way

Mama I remember what you told me
You said you wait for love before you fall
But mama I am sorry I guess it's gonna be love after all
Cause mama when he holds me the air is thick and sweet
He asked me if I'd come tonight and hold him in his sleep
And I'm almost in love I can feel myself falling
Yes I'm almost in love I can hear my heart calling
Cause I'm almost in yes I'm almost in love
Mama I've grown into a woman
I been growing stronger and stronger day by day
Mama you know about children
You raise them then they'll go away
Mama when he holds me he thrills me through and through
So dry your eyes and teach me how to say goodbye to you
Cause I'm almost in love ...

Now I've never stepped through the doors of a barroom or tasted the flavor of wine
And I've never danced to the songs on a jukebox or held someone that wasn't mine
But there's always the first time and if you don't change
Then I guess the first time can't be arranged can't be arranged
[ banjo ]
Now I've never dressed for the eyes of the stranger to sow seeds of lust in his mind
And I've never walked down backroad of temptation to leave dirty footprints behind

Crushed velvet drapes the walls of the room
Pillows all colors shapes and sizes on the floor
Mirrors on the ceiling reflect the candles burning low
Just close your eyes and travel anyplace you want to go
To lover's lane or far away to the mountain peaks of Spain
Crise along the Amazon where the deep blue waters flow
Our imagination will take us anyplace you want to go
[ steel - fiddle ]
Though we can only go there in our minds
Cause we cannot afford such luxuries so kind
The little room we live in is not much we both know
But the dreams we share can take us anyplace we want to go
Tonight we'll go to some majestic island
Ride the waves when the tie is rising
Lying in the silver sands where gentle breezes blow
The beauty of our love can take anyplace we want to go
To lover's lane or far away...

Friends ask how I'll get along without you
They say it's so sad we're apart
I have to agree that I don't seem like me
I'm havin' a ball with my heart
Anything's better than nothing nothing's not too much to lose
Anything's better than nothing nothing's what I have with you
I've got to admit that it hurts me
I don't like to fight or to fuss
But now you and me are just happy we're free
And everyone's crying but us
Anything's better than nothing...
[ fiddle - ac.guitar ]
It really must be disappointment
To see love and dreams turn to smoke
I can't blame my friends when their teardrops begin
I once thought that love made a home
Anything's better than nothing...

You oughta go north somebody told us cause the air is filled with gold dust
And fortune falls like snowflakes in your hands
Now I don't recall you said it but we'd lived so long on credit
And so we headed out to find our promised land
Just poor Apalachian farm folks with nothing more than high hopes
We hitched our station wagon to a star
But our dreams all fell in on us cause there was no land of promise
And it's a struggle keepin' sight of who you are
Oh and these northern nights are dreary and my southern heart is weary
I wonder how the old folks are back home
But I'll keep leanin' on sweet Jesus I know he'll love and guide and lead us
Appalachian memories keep me strong
You know I've been thinking a whole lot lately about what's been and what awaits me
It takes all I've got to give what life demands
You go insane if you give into it life's a mill and I've been through it
I'm just thankful I'm creative with my hands

He lived by the apple orchard in this little ole orchard shack
His real name was Jackson Taylor but I called him Applejack
Now ole Applejack was loved by everyone he ever knew
Cause Applejack picked apples but he picked the banjo too
Play your song for me Applejack Applejack
Play your song for me and I'll sing
Play your song for me Applejack Applejack
Play your song let your banjo ring
Now I'd go down to Applejack's just almost every day
We'd sit and we'd drink apple jar that ole Applejack had made
Then he'd take his banjo down then he'd ask me if I'd sing
And he would play the banjo I'd play my tambourine
Play your song for me Applejack Applejack...
[ banjo ]
Now that's when I was just a kid and now that I am grown
All I have are mem'ries cause ole Applejack is gone
Oh but he left me the banjo and it always takes me back
And everytime I play it I still hear Applejack
Play your song for me Applejack Applejack...

Baby, won't you come out tonight
Just come up the hill
'Cause there's a full moon on the risin'
Hey baby, can't you steal away
You know I really need to see you tonight
I just got word you was packin' it in
What's the matter
This old town got you crazy again
I can see the sad look in your eyes
But I don't know how to say goodbye
And tommorrow, you're gonna have your day
Take your wife and you're gonna run away
Baby while I'm wailin'
You'll be sailin' like a hog across the bay singin'
Ooo, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Mmmmm, baby, won't you come out tonight
Oh baby, won't you come out tonight
We'll run up the hill and we'll dance in the moonlight
Let me gaze into your eyes 'til we both go blind
Oh baby, can I see you tonight
I'm just tryin' to find a way to make it last
Good friends, they seem to slip away so fast
An' I know we're both headed down seperate tracks
An' when ya' go, baby don't look back
There won't be no more sleepin' over on a Tuesday night
No more runnin' to the races for a dark horse at midnight
No more dancin' after hours
Singin' in the showers
Or clingin' to each other in the soft mornin' light singin'
Ooo, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Oh baby, won't ya' come out tonight
Oh baby, won't ya' come out tonight
I'll meet ya' on the corner
And you'll be there at midnight
Oh baby, can you steal away
You know I really want to see ya' tonight
Ooo baby, can you come out tonight
We'll run up the hill and dance again in the moonlight
Oh baby, can you steal away
I really wanna see you tonight
Fade:
Oh baby, won't ya' come out tonight
Come up the hill
There's a full moon on the rise
Oh baby, can ya' steal away
Baby, won't ya' come out tonight

I grew up poor and ragged, just a simple country girl.
I wanted to be pretty more than anything in the world,
like Barbie or the models in the Fredricks' catalog.
From rags to wishes in my dreams I could have it all.
I'm just a backwoods Barbie, too much makeup, too much hair.
Don't be fooled by thinkin' that the goods are not all there.
Don't let these false eyelashes lead you to believe that
I'm as shallow as I look 'cause I run true and deep.
I've always been misunderstood because of how I look.
Don't judge me by the cover 'cause I'm a real good book.
So read into it what you will, but see me as I am.
The way I look is just a country girl's idea of glam.
I'm just a backwoods Barbie in a push-up bra and heels.
I might look artificial, but where it counts I'm real.
And I'm all dolled up and hopin' for a chance to prove my worth,
And even backwoods Barbie's get their feelings hurt.
I'm just a backwoods Barbie, too much makeup, too much hair.
Don't be fooled by thinkin' that the goods are not all there.
Yes, I can see where I could be misjudged upon first glance;
But even backwoods Barbie's deserve a second chance.
I'm just a backwoods Barbie just asking for a chance,

Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green Beret
1st Chorus:
Silver wings upon their chest
These are men, America's best
One hundred men we'll test today
But only three win the Green Beret
Trained to live, off nature's land
Trained in combat, hand to hand
Men who fight by night and day
Courage deep from the Green Beret
Repeat 1st Chorus
Delta Force and CIA
Marines and SOCOM clear the way
Covert missions now in play
Special OPS like the Green Beret
Repeat 1st Chorus
While back at home a young wife waits
Her Green Beret has met his fate
He has died for those oppressed
Leaving her this last request
2nd Chorus:
Put silver wings on my son's chest
Make him one of America's best
He'll be a man they'll test one day
So have him win the Green Beret
Have him win the Green Beret

twas in the merry month of may
when rosebuds were a swelling
sweet William on his death bed lay
for the love of Barbara Allen
he sent his servant to the town
the town where she was dwelling
said my masters sick
and sent for you
if your name be Barbara Allen
then slowly slowly
she got up
and slowly she went nye him
and all she said when she got there
young man I think you're dying
oh yes Im sick, Im very sick
I hear the death wind howling
no better no better
I never shall be
if I cant have
Barbara Allen
I cant forgive that jealous night
down at the logwood tavern
you drank and drank
with the ladies there
and you slighted Barbara Allen
she was on her long way home
she saw the hearse a comin
lay down lay down
your corpse of clay
that I may look upon him
the more she looked the more she mourned
til she fell to the ground in sorrow
sweet William died for me today
Ill die for him tomorrow
they buried her in the old church yard
and William's grave was nye her
on William's grave there grew red rose
on Barbara's grave a brier
they grew and grew
up the old church wall
till they could grow no higher
they lept and tied in a true love knot

Last night you called me Barbara as you lay fast asleep
And although I'm not Barbara you wanted me to be
You whispered words I haven't heard in such a long long time
Last night you said I love you with Barbara on your mind
Sometimes I find traces of her kisses on your skin
And strands of chestnut hair that say you've been with her again
Little traces of her that it breaks my heart to find
Last night you called me darlin' with Barbara on your mind
With Barbara on your mind you held me in your arms so tight
And lying there so close to you I cried until daylight
And though you think that I don't know well I'm really not that blind
Last night you said I love you with Barbara on your mind

I'm sorry I was weak enough to step out on you
Well I should have been strong enough not to step out on you too
I know that I'd hurt you and I stepped out for spite
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right
I'm not making excuses for myself I was wrong as I could be
But you shouldn't have cheapened yourself trying to get even with me
My conscience bothers me mine won't let me sleep at night
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right
Two wrongs don't make one right and now we both got heartaches
But if we both try we can forgive each other for our mistakes
We let no wonderful love slip through our hands we'd better hold on tight
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right

What are we doing in this place alone is our desire to
relive our past this strong
True love we knew in the past is gone but our weakness
lingers on
Let's go home before our weakness gets too strong
Long ago we let the flame of love burn out of control
Now we have no reason to reach for love that has grown
cold
If we live our past in the present our future will be
gone
Let's go home before our weakness gets too strong
[ fiddle ]
Line with temptation we raced into the past
On a road too small to let the past and the present pass
Are we going too fast to turn back and leave the past
alone
Let's go home before our weakness gets too strong
Long ago we let the flame...

If she brings you happiness then I wish you both the best
It's your happiness that matters most of all
If she ever breaks your heart if the teardrops ever start
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
Though it hurts to let you go darling I want you to know
I'll run to you if ever you should call
And if I should ever hear that she's made you shed a tear
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
I'll be there anytime you need me by your side
To dry away each teardrop you cried
If she ever leaves you blue just remember I love you
And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
[ guitar ]
Alli estare candor me necesites a tu lado
Para borrar cadda lagrima que haya llorado
If he ever leaves you blue just remember I love you
And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls

A HINT OF AUTUMN WAS IN THE AIR
GRASS WAS TURNING A SOFT SHADE OF BROWN
PETALS WAS FALLING FROM WITHERING FLOWERS
AND THEIR LEAVES WERE FLOWING AROUND
THERE BENEATH THE SWEET MAGONILA IN EACH'S
ARM WE LAY HIDEN AWAY OUR NEEDS GREW STRONGER
OUR HEARTS GREW CLOSER AUTUMN WINGS BLEW AND
THE MAGONILA SWAY
CHORUS
BENEATH THE SWEET MAGONILA TREE
WE'VE FOUND LOVE WE KNEW IT WAS FOR KEEPS
WE MADE LOVE IN SWEET MEMORIES
BENEATH THE SWEET MAGONILA TREE
THROUGH THE YEARS WE LIVE OVER AND OVER
THE TIME AND PLACE HAD STARTED FOR US
THERE BENEATH THE SWEET MAGONILA
THAT LONG LITTLE AUTUMN WHEN WE FELL IN LOVE
REPEAT CHORUS
WE MADE LOVE IN SWEET MEMORIES

Now we don't know what heaven looks like
But we've seen enough hell right here and right now.
But when the road is the roughest
And the problems are the toughest,
Or when the times are the hardest
And that ol' sky turn the darkest
You gotta keep faith 'cause I believe there's a better day.
And those ol' blues, why they're gonna just roll aon away!
I know that are, listen to me...
All that's blue ain't sky and sea
Some of that blue's bound to get on me.
But the blues don't come to stay,
They'll move away on a better day.
Troubles and woes and misery
Ain't gonna get the bet of me.
Lift the shades, fix my gaze
On a better day clear away.
Better days just up ahead
When sorrow ain't sleepin' in my bed,
When people ain't messin' with my head.
There's a better way, there's there's a brighter day.
Oh, there's a better day with clear skies
Hope and promise on the rise.
Oh, the future, well, it's lookin' bright, on a better day.
Look away, look away.
There's a better day.
Oh better day just up ahead
When sorrow ain't sleepin' in my bed,
And people ain't messin' with my head.
There's a better day, there's a better day.
Oh, all that's blue, it ain't sky and sea
Some of that blue's gonna fall on me;
Oh, the future's lookin' bright,

[Originally by Bob Dylan]
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
How many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,
Pretending he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,

Blue me, Blue me
Blue is the color
That fits best on me
I'm blue
Just as blue as can be
Blue me, Blue me
I cry
And I die
I lie awake at night
And I question why
Must it be
I can never be free
Blue me, Blue me
My heart is heavy
But it's empty inside
No one to love me
Or to lay down beside
I'm blue
The queen of sorrow
Wears royal blue
My luck ain't changin'
Is it ever goin' to
I'm blue, Oh I'm blue
Why must I wear this robe of blue misery
Blue me, Blue me
This sad old feeling
Is breakin' me down
No satisfaction with these blues hangin' 'round
Lord, I'm blue
Oh, I'm so blue
Why can't I shake it tell me where will this end
When will I get out of this blue rut I'm in
Oh, I'm blue
Looks like the blues just took a liking to me
Blue me, Blue me
Blue me, Blue me
Blue is the color that fits best on me
Ooooh, I'm blue
I'm just as blue as can be
Blue me,

She was born in a place called Blue Valley
At the foot of the Tennessee hills
With the blue birds and blue bells and blue mountain water
And the sound of the blue whippoorwill
But there was no peace in the valley
Her daddy a cruel ruthless man
Used and abused her mind and her body
So her mama said run while you can
So at fifteen she took to the highway
Belongings and guitar in hand
And she buried herself in her music
The one thing she did understand
And she sings like a bird and she writes like a poet
Her voice has that high lonesome sound
She hurts and her songs are the best way to show it
So the Blue Valley songbird keeps traveling around
She hopes someday she will make it
And everyone says that she will
When she comes to town crowds flock around
To see the girl from the Tennessee Hills
She writes her letter back home to her mama
In care of the preacher in town
They're sacred to her so she reads them at church
And so her daddy cannot track her down
And she sings like a bird and she cries like a baby
Whenever she turns off the lights
She's a whole lot lonesome and a little bit crazy
From mem'ries and miseries and dreams gone awry
Blue dress blue shoes a blue Cadillac
A band dressed in blue by her side
Instruments tied to that top and the back
Cause the Blue Valley songbird is singing tonight
One nighters honky tonks years flying by
She never made it but Lord knows she tries
Expressing the feelings she holds inside
And the Blue Valley songbird is singing tonight
Oh the Blue Valley songbird is singing tonight

I was looking for greener pastures
When I left my old Kentucky home
I was chasing after dreams I thought I'd master
So I left the one who loved me all along
Thinking only of myself and doing better
Didn't care about the grief I left behind
Didn't even make a card or write a letter
So sure I'd be successful in no time
Now I'm heading for bluer pastures
And back to the one who's heart I broke
To the bluegrass state of ol' Kentucky
Where he waits with open for me I hope
[ fiddle - dobro ]
Ain't it funny how you are when you're younger
How what you have is never good enough
How the years will find you searching through your plunder
Looking for the treasures you gave up
Well the seasons came they went the dreams all shattered
While the grass just stayed a lonely shade of brown
Then I realized I'd lost all that had mattered
So with foolish pride aside I'm homeward bound
Now I'm heading for bluer pastures...
Now I'm heading for bluer pastures
Where the blue grass waves sweetly in the wind
Where the bluegrass music's always playing
To the haunting sound of Monroe's mandolin

Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair
Is my name written in the book of life
If you want to be up there then down here you must prepare
And your name must be in the book of life
Get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away
Or your name won't be in the book of life
If you'll turn to Jesus now at his feet just humbly bow
Then your name will be in the book of life
[ piano ]
Don't you know that Christ was sent that from sin you could repent
So your name could be in the book of life
You will have a great surprise if you fail to recognize
That your name must be in the book of life
Get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away
Or your name won't be in the book of life
Don't delay and don't forget that from sin you could repent
Then your name will be in the book of life

I don't want to hear a love song
I got on this airplane just to fly
I know there's life below me
And all that you can show me is the prairie and the sky
I don't want to hear a sad story filled with hearbreak and desire
The last time I felt like this
I was in the wilderness and the canyon was on fire
And I stood on the mountain in the night
And I watched it burn, I watched it burn, I watched it burn
Chorus:
I would rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
I would hold my life in a saving grace
I would walk all the way from Boulder to Birmingham
If I thought I could see, see your face
Well you really got me this time
And the hardest part is knowing I survive
And I've come to listen to the sounds of trucks
As they moved out on Highway 95
And pretending it's the ocean coming to wash me clear

I'm a brave little soldier I must be bold and strong
A brave little soldier and i must carry on
I'm a brave little soldier a brave little soldier
I'm a brave little soldier I must fight I must win
I'm a brave little soldier through hell and back again
I'm a brave little soldier a brave little soldier
Per rum pum pum per rum pum pum
You thought I am marching through the valley filled with fear
My steps are sure and sturdy and my aim is straight and clear
The enemy is stalking me just waiting for the kill
Like david slewed galiath I will claim this battle field
I'm a brave little soldier I must do what I can
I'm a brave little soldier and I must take a stand
I'm a brave little soldier a brave little soldier
Marching marching onward searching out the light of truth
I did not start the war but it's a battle I can't lose
Faith will be my armor and love my sword and shield
I must defeat the enemy I will I will I will
A brave little soldier I must be bold and strong
A brave little soldier and I must carry on
A brave little soldier brave little soldier
Per rum pum pum per rum pum pum
I'm a brave little soldier

Hot August night and the leaves hanging down
and the grass on the ground smelling sweet.
Move up the road to the outside of town
and the sound of that good gospel beat.
Sits a ragged tent, where there ain't no trees
and that gospel group, telling you and me.
It's Love, Brother Love's say Brother Love's
Traveling Salvation Show.
Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies and
everyone goes 'cause everyone knows Brother Love's show
Room gets suddenly still and when you'd almost bet
you could hear yourself sweat, he walks in.
Eyes black as coal and when he lifts his face
Every ear in the place is on him.
Starting soft and slow
Like a small earthquake
And when he lets go
Half the valley shakes
It's Love, Brother Love's say Brother Love's
Traveling Salvation Show.
Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies and
everyone goes 'cause everyone knows Doctor Love's show
Hallelujah
Brothers!
Halle-hallelujah
I say brothers!
Hallelujah
Now you got yourself two good hands
Halle-hallelujah
And when your brother is troubled,
you got to reach out your one hand for him
Hallelujah
'Cause that's what it's there for
Halle-hallelujah
And when your heart is troubled, you gotta reach out your other hand
Hallelujah
Reach it out to the man up there, 'cause that what he's there for
Halle-hallelujah
Take my hand in yours
Walk with me this day
In my heart I know
I will never stray
Halle, halle, halle,
halle, halle, halle,
halle halle
Love, Brother Love's say Brother Love's
Traveling Salvation Show
Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies and everyone goes
I say Love, Brother Love's say
Brother Love's Traveling SalvationShow
Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies and everyone goes
Love, Brother Love's say

You're the one that puts the sparkle in my eyes
You're the one that puts the laughter in my smile
You're the one that puts the meaning in my life
And I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
Because you are mine
Bubblin' over with the joy that only love can bring
Bubblin' over with the song you taught my heart to sing
And I'm so happy lovin' you that anyone can see
That I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
Because you love me
I have never known a love that felt like this
You're the one I want to share my lovin' with
Your gentle way of lovin' me and your thoughtfulness
Keeps me bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over with happiness
Bubblin' over with the joy that only love can bring
Bubblin' over with the song you taught my heart to sing
And I'm so happy lovin' you that anyone could see
That I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
Because you love me
Yes, I'm bubblin' over, I'm bubblin' over, I'm bubblin' over

When I look at you
I melt like a candle
You light a fire in me
What am I to do
I just hope I can handle
The heat and the smoke blinding me
This feeling, this fire
This burning desire
Is raging its way through my soul
And if you feel the same
Help me fan the flames
'Til we're burning out of control
Burning to know you
Burning to show you
And I've felt this way from the start
Burning with passion
I do hope it's lasting
And it's burning a hole in my heart
You kindle in me
A warm glowing feeling
A spark and a flicker of hope
It's more than a game
And like moths to a flame
We're drawn to its warmth and its glow
These embers of love
Are fueled by the notion
This could be an eternal flame
Consumed by the blaze
I fear it's too late
'Cause this torch that I hold bears your name
Oh, and I'm burning to know you
Burning to hold you
It's grown to a flame from a spark
Burning with passion
I do hope it's lasting
And it's burning a hole in my heart
Oh, I'm burning with passion
I do hope it's lasting...
I've had so many dreams fall apart...
And it's burning a hole in my heart...
I'm burning
Oh, I'm burning

Here we sit lookin' at each other
Seems we're at a loss for what to say
Ties bind us both with someone else
We don't want to hurt but we must break away
And tonight I'll sit home a thinking
And tonight I'll sit home a drinking
We both live in seperate homes where there's no love at all
Stayin' up late burning the midnight oil
[ fiddle - steel ]
Tomorrow we'll meet here in the same place
Where love and desires just won't wait
In each other's arms we'll dream for a little while
Then when it's time to leave it'll nearly drive us wild
And tonight again I'll sit home a thinking...

Busy signal
That's what I get when I call you
Busy busy
Talking to someone new
I wish I knew
I shouldn't worry 'cause it's probably his mother
Or then again it could even be his little brother
On the line
Making me lose my mind
Hang up hang up hang up hang up
Come on hang up hang up hang up
Gotta talk to my baby
Gotta tell him I'm sorry
Busy signal
How can I tell him I'm sorry
When I said I didn't care
I didn't mean a word I said
Talking outta my head
I've got to reach him now and tell him that I love him
And from now on I'll stay right by his side and love him
All the time
So please somebody quit tying up the line
Hang up hang up hang up hang up
Come on hang up hang up hang up
Gotta talk to my baby
Gotta tell him I'm sorry
I didn't mean to hurt you baby

When the morning sun streaks across my room
And I'm waking up from another dream of you
Yes you know I'm on the road once again it seems
All that's left behind is a chain of broken dreams
But you know that I love you, you know that I love you oh I love you
And how I wish this love is all we'd need to live
What a life we'd have cause I've got so much to give
But you know I feel so sad down inside my heart
That the dollar signs should be keeping us apart
But you know that I love you, you know that I love you oh how I love you
And if only I could find my way back to the time
When the problems of this life had not yet crossed my mind
And the answers could be found in children's nursery rhymes
I'll come running back to you ,I'll come running back to you
MMMMM
But you know we can't live on dreams alone
Got to pay the rent so I must leave you all alone
But you know I made my choice many years ago
And now this traveling life well it's the only life I know
But you know that I love you ,you know that I love you ,oh how I love you
But you know that I love you ,you know that I love you ,oh how I love you
But you know that I love you,you know that I love you,oh how I love you
But you know I love you
But you know I love you ,oh I love you
But you know that I love you
But you know that I love you, oh how I love you
But you know that I love you

I would spin for you a blanket
Out of gold and silver threads
I would let my gentle bosom
Be a pillow for your head
I'd caress your perfect body
On a rosy bed at night
Play you love songs on a golden harp
And sing you Butterflies
In a diamond-studded chalice
On an emerald-plated tray
I would bring to you sweet nectar
And gifts of bright array
I would paint for you a castle
In a blue and yellow sky
Paint you happy ever after
And paint you Butterflies
Chorus:
Butterflies, my heart flutters with the notion
I get high on the wings of sweet emotion
Darling I, I just think of you and I get butterflies
I get close to you and I get butterflies
If only I were magic
I would make the wishes true
I would wave a magic wand
And be in Paradise with you
But I'm just a girl that loves you
I will love you all my life
But I do have a magic feeling
And it gives me butterflies
Chorus:
Butterflies, my heart flutters with the notion
I get high on the wings of sweet emotion
Darling I, I just think of you and I get butterflies
We should fly away together, you and I
Off to paradise forever, I get high
I get close to you and I get butterflies
I think of you and I get butterflies
Fade:
I will spin for you a blanket out of gold and silver threads
If only I were magic, I would make the wishes true

In a dream I was walking in a beautiful field
I was gathering flowers at the foot of a hill
When a bright light descended and it spread o'er the land
Jesus stood on the mountain and he held out his hand
Then he came down from the mountain headed down to the sea
And the children strowed flowers at the path at his feet
And he was filled with compassion and the beasts from the wild
Came as gentle as lambs and they all walked at his side
There's a calm on the water a hush in the crowd
There's peace in the valley there's a stillness about
There's a light in the darkness there's joy in his love
Ain't that a wonderful feelin' left us lift him up
[ guitar ]
Then he suddenly vanished from the crowd down below
Reappeared on the mountain in a radiant glow
He said your questions are many but the answer is love
There is life everlasting let us lift him up
There's a calm on the water...
He said if I be lifted up he said if I be lifted up
What did he say he said if I be lifted up he said if I be lifted up
Let's lift him higher and higher and higher and higher each day

Pick Up The Mornin Paper As It Hits The Streets Cas Walker Prices They Just Can't Be Beat Get That Blue Ban Coffee And You'll Want So More.Do Grocery Sjopping At The Cas Walker Store. Sing That Again Dolly, Do Grocery Shoppin At The Cas Walker Store.

Someday when I'm over you and when I think I'm able to
Well I might try to be your friend again
Your restless heart and rovin' eyes my jealousy these endless fights
I've got to get out of your life or I will never mend
I guess I'll die a bit each day but I'm always dying anyway
And I don't have the heart to stay and I can't take the pain
I know we've tried to no avail our heaven now has turned to hell
The same old hurt we know so well and something's got to change
We both know it's got to end the passion's gone it's just pretend
And one of us has got to make the move
We might as well just give it up we've lost respect and there's no trust
And without this there's no real love it's just some sad excuse
I guess I'll die a bit each day but I'm always dying anyway
And there's nothing left but walk away ain't this a crying shame
A change of pace a change of heart a change of place a place to start
And we'll be better off apart our only chance is change
And we never will but something has to change
Someday when I'm over you and when I think I'm able to
When I will try to be your friend again
But I don't want to see your face till then

Christina our first born you are so soft and warm
As you lie between us softly sleeping
We gaze in admiration at God's tiny creation
And thank him and ask for your safe keeping
You were conceived through love you are a part of us
Christina you are a dream come true
We'll place you in God's hands and place you in our plans
Christina we'll take good care of you
And as we watch you grow we will always let you know
How much we love you Christina
We'll take pride in all you do and we will always stand by you
Because we love you Christina Christina
You made our house a home brought joy we've never known
Christina we love you so
With innocence sweet and fair blue eyes and angel hair
Through the years we'll watch you as you grow
We'll hold your little hand we'll love you all we can
We'll try to teach you right from wrong
You are God's gift to us we can't thank him enough
For letting us have you for our own
And as we watch you grow...

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Christmas without you white Christmas and I'm blue
Like fireworks with no fuse Christmas without you
The fireplace keeps burning and my thoughts keep turning
The pages of mem'ries of time spent with you
Old Christmas songs we knew and used to make love to
Make it hard to get used to Christmas without you
Christmas without you white Christmas and I'm blue
I love you I miss you so sad but so true
Christmas without you like a mystery with no clues
Like fireworks with no fuse Christmas without you
The sweetest gift I know would be if the new snow
Could fall on your footsteps on this Christmas Eve
The most joyous Christmas if luck could be with us
Would be if Saint Nicholas brought you home to me
Christmas without you white Christmas and I'm blue
I love you I miss you I need you so sad but so true
Christmas without you like a mystery with no clues
Like fireworks with no fuse Christmas without you
Christmas without you I just can't get used to
I just have known you Christmas without you
You know that I love you you know that I need you
You know that I want you I need you I love you I don't stop to
You know that I want you you know that I need you
You know that I need you you know that I want you

Back through the years I go wonderin' once again
Back to the seasons of my youth
I recall a box of rags that someone gave us
And how my momma put the rags to use
There were rags of many colors and every piece was small
And I didn't have a coat and it was way down in the fog
Momma sewed the rags together sewin' every piece with love
She made my coat of many colors that I was so proud of
As she sewed, she told a story from the Bible, she had read
About a coat of many colors Joseph wore and then she said
"Perhaps this coat will bring you good luck and happiness"
And I just couldn't wait to wear it and momma blessed it with a kiss
My coat of many colors that my momma made for me
Made only from rags but I wore it so proudly
Although we had no money oh I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors my momma made for me
So with patches on my britches and holes in both my shoes
In my coat of many colors I hurried off to school
Just to find the others laughing and making fun of me
In my coat of many colors my momma made for me
And oh I couldn't understand it for I felt I was rich
And I told them of the love my momma sewed in every stitch
And I told 'em all the story momma told me while she sewed
And how my coat of many colors was worth more than all their clothes
But they didn't understand it and I tried to make them see
That one is only poor only if they choose to be
Now I know we had no money but I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors my momma made for me

You ask me not to wear cologne
She'll know you've been with me alone
And you can't take our secret home
So you ask me not to wear cologne
You can wipe the make up off
The lipstick on a little cloth
But fragrance lingers on and on
So you ask me not to wear cologne
You leave my bed and go to hers
Leaving me alone, it hurts
I love you whether right or wrong
And you ask me not to wear cologne
I'm not out to hurt someone
Not you, not her, not any one
But I got heartaches of my own
Why, I can't even wear cologne
Oh but I never meant for this to be
It wasn't in my heart to cheat
Love has a nature all its own
So I willingly gave up cologne
And every time you come to me
I realize I'm in too deep
I know you love us both and I keep holding on
You ask me not to wear cologne
You say, Don't wear cologne
Oh now what am I ever gonna do
Cause I am so in love with you
I know you love us both
But where do I belong
You ask me not to wear cologne
You ask me not to wear cologne
She'll know you've been with me alone
And you can't take our secret home
So you ask me not to wear cologne
How do I walk away from the greatest love I've known
You ask me not to wear cologne
Oh you ask me not to wear cologne
You ask me not to wear cologne
She'll know you've been with me alone
And I'm a scent you can't take home

IAM RED AND WHITE AND BLUE
THESE ARE COLORS THAT RING TRUE
TO ALL IAM AND FEEL AND LOVE AND DO
I STAND PROUD AND BRAVE AND TALL
I WANT JUSTICE FOR US ALL
SO COLOR ME AMERICA, RED, WHITE AND BLUE
I SEE RED WHEN EVIL SPEAKS
SPILLING RED BLOOD ON OUR STREETS
AND I FEEL BLUE FROM GRIEF AND SORROW THAT IT BRINGS
BUT THE WHITE AND LIGHT OF LOVE
GOD'S OWN SPIRIT LIKE A DOVE
LIFT'S US UP AND HANDS TO US AN OLIVE BRANCH
OH, SWEET FREEDOM MAY YOU STAY
IN OUR LAND AND LIVES ALWAYS;
AND MAY PEACE AND BEAUTY FILL OUR HEARTS ANEW
AND MAY WE ALL STAND UP FOR YOU ;
MAY OUR THOUGHTS AND DEEDS BE TRUE
AND BE WORTHY OF YOUR STRIPES.... RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
IAM RED AND WHITE AND BLUE
THESE ARE COLORS THAT RING TRUE
TO ALL IAM AND FEEL AND LOVE AND DO
I STAND PROUD AND BRAVE AND TALL
I WANT JUSTICE FOR US ALL
SO COLOR ME AMERICA, RED, WHITE AND BLUE
TAG: OH, SWEET AMERICA
GOD WON'T YOU SHED YOUR GRACE ON THEE.
AND CROWN THY GOOD IN BROTHERHOOD
FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
OH, COLOR ME AMERICA

Come back to me
Come back and say you're still in love with me
Come back and say that I am all you'll ever need
Baby come back come back to me
Oh please come back to me
Come back and say you'll work it out with me
Come back to stay and say you're never gonna leave
Baby come back, come back to me
Oh and kiss me once again as only you can
Touch me like nobody else can do
Oh, oh, and hold me and show me you're still my man
And that you didn't need somebody new
Oh come back to me
Come back and hold this torch that's burning me
Come back and promise me eternity
Baby come back, won't you come back to me?
Kiss me once again as only you can
Touch me like nobody else can do
Oh, oh, oh, and hold me and show me you're still my man
And that you didn't need somebody new
Oh, come back to me
Come back and mend this broken heart in me
Without your love I know I'll never be complete
Baby come back, won't you come back to me
Oh please come back to me
Baby come back, baby come back to me
Baby come back, come back and say I'm all you need
Come back, won't you come back to me
Come back to me
Come back and say you're still in love with me
Come back and say that I am all you'll ever need
Baby come back won't you come back to me
Oh, please come back to me
Come back and hold this torch that's burning me

Everyone needs someone they feel that they can run to
Let me be your someone the one you always come to
I wish you only happiness but that won't always be
So come to me when you're in need won't you come to me
Come to me when you're down I will help you up
When you find you need the strenght that only comes from love
Let me be the one you run to in your time of need
Come to me when you're in need come to me
Come to me when you're in need and let me hide you from the world outside
Come to me when you're in need and I will dry your teardrops when you cry
Come to me let me be the one that gives you strenght when you are weak
Come to me when you're in need come to me
Come to me when you're in need come to me

(Porter Wagoner)
Now and then, here and there, I still see you
And sometimes my memory lets me hear your voice, so soft and low
But like the wind you travel in, you seem to come and go
At times, my mind is crystal clear
And then I think of you
Then the spin of the room I'm in
Brings you into view
Love that once
Held my mind completely in control
Now makes it spin like tornado wind
As it comes and goes
Well, look who's here
I told myself that you'd be coming soon
I hope that you can stay for a little while
It's so lonesome in this room
And you look just the same today
Do you still love me so?
What's that you say, you can't stay?
You seem to come and go
At times my mind is crystal clear
And then I think of you
Then the spin of the room I'm in
Brings you into view
Love that once
Held my mind completely in control
Now makes it spin like tornado winds

There's a picture that I carry
One we made some time ago
When they ask who's in the picture with me
I say just someone I used to know
Just someone I used to spend some time with
Just a flame that's lost its glow
But I don't tell them of the nights I cried without you
I say just someone I used to know
Just someone I used to run around with
Just a friend from long ago
I don't tell them how lost I am without you
I say just someone I used to know

Come and listen you fellows
So young and do fine
And seek not your fortune
In the dark, dreary mines
It will form as a habit
Seep in your soul
'Til the blood in your veins
Runs as black as the coal
There's many a man
That I've known in my day
Who lived just to labor
His whole life away
Like a fiend with his dope
And a drunkard his wine
A man will have lust for
The lure of the mine
It's dark as a dungeon
Damp as the dew
The danger is double
And the pleasures are few
Where the rain never falls
Where the sun never shines
It's dark as a dungeon
Way down in the mine
I hope when I'm gone
And the ages shall roll
My body will blacken
And turn into coal
Then I'll look out the door
Of my heavenly home
And I'll pity the miners
A-diggin' my bones
It's dark as a dungeon
Damp as the dew
The danger is double
And the pleasures are few
Where the rain never falls
Where the sun never shines
It's dark as a dungeon
Way down in the mine
Where the rain never falls
Where the sun never shines
It's dark as a dungeon

Mama's in the kitchen, Christmas on the stove
Daddy's in the woodshed with ax and overcoat
Everybody's helpin' to place and trim the tree
The picture's almost perfect, it's only missin' me
But I'm coming home for Christmas, save a place for me
I'll arrive before Saint Nicolas places gifts beneath the tree
Leave a candle burnin' and a key underneath the mat
I'm comin' home for Christmas, you can count on that (let it snow, let it snow)
Snow is gently fallin' as I make my way toward home
I hear sweet memories callin', I've been a long time gone
Nothin' like the family and friends to celebrate
The fun, the food, the music, of this special holiday
Oh and I'm comin' home for Christmas, save a place for me
I'll arrive before Saint Nicolas places gifts beneath the tree
So leave a candle burning, leave a key underneath the mat
I'm comin' home for Christmas, we can all depend on that
Hang holly in the window, hang tinsel on the tree
Hang mistletoe above the door and hang your hopes on me
I'm comin' home for Christmas, no place I'd rather be
I'm comin' home for Christmas, you can count on me
Tag:

You may not know me now but I have been around
You'll never see my name on any pages
I'm just a common man the fool who understands
The pain you go through when life takes you under
So sing for the common man a song for the common man
He paid for the song with the sweat of his brow
He will survive he will survive
You may not know my mother my sisters and my brothers
Yet everyone has given for the other
You know the working man he builds what others plan
So everyone of us should sing his story
So sing for the common man...
Day after day he keeps working away in offices factories and farms
Year after year he sheds tear after tear but he will provide he will survive
So sing for the common man...
Sing for the common man...

I open up my door to greet the early morning sun
Closing it behind me and away I do run
To the meadow where the meadow lark is singing in the tree
In the meadow I go walking in the early morning breeze
I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
Perched upon the petals of flowers growing wild
Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze
Chorus:
Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning due still linger on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking in the early morning breeze
Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
To have a word with God in the early mornig breeze
2nd Chorus:
A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning due still linger on the iris leaves

You look at me that way
I know what your eyes say
Your eyes reflect love and desire
I see that you need me
I need you to please me
You touch me and set me on fire
It's the way that you love me
The way that you touch me
The way that you whisper my name
I cannot resist you
Each time I kiss you
Then everything goes up in flames
Chorus:
Baby I'm burning out of control
Baby I'm burning body and soul
Hot as a pistol of flaming desire
Baby I'm burning
You got me on fire
I'm on fire
This red hot emotion
Puts fireworks in motion
It looks like the fourth of July
There's no use in fighting
The fire you've ignited
Just stand back and watch the sparks fly
Repeat Chorus
Baby I'm burning
Baby I'm burning
Baby I'm burning
Baby I'm burning
Repeat Chorus
Fade:
Repeat Chorus Twice

But sometimes I get crazy as lovers often do
Trying to please him and wondering if she's pleasin?you
Though they have ever right to any part of us they
choose
I still live just for you and our secret rendezvous
Chorus:
Torn between two lovers on the jukebox
I'm thinkin?how I could have wrote that song
Wonderin?if God loves us when we're cheatin?
Oh, but why he lets us feel things if it's wrong
And I guess I should be gingin?"Rock of Ages"
"Amazing Grace" and some of those good songs
But my cheatin?heart will tell on me tomorrow
If you think that God won't get you, well you're wrong
Thou shalt not commit, it's written in the ten
The spirit's always willin? but the flesh is weak again
And you're as close to heaven as I might ever fly
And angel in disguise
A wrong that feels so right
Chorus:
Torn between two lovers just keeps playing
I don't want to be right if lovin?you is wrong
I'm wonderin?if God loves us when we're cheatin?
Oh, but why we have to feel things if it's so wrong
I guess I should be singin?"Rock of Ages"
"Amazing Grace" and some of those good songs
But my cheatin?heart will tell on me tomorrow
If you think that God won't get you, well you're wrong
My cheatin?heart will tell on me tomorrow

Fly ye away from my window little bluebird
Fly ye as far as you can away from here
And let not your song fall upon my ear
Go spread your blue wings and I'll shed my blue tears
For the one that I have loved he has left me and gone
And I'm in no mood for to hear your sad song
And bring not your light into my dark blue yellow sunshine
Waste not your warmth on the coldness in here
Oh trouble me not go ye elsewhere
Go light your blue sky and I'll shed my blue tears
For the only one that I have ever loved he has gone away
Now I am in no mood for the sunshine today
Cause I don't know when or if ever again
I will see his sweet face but I fear
It's forever goodbye though I can't say why
But I'll sit here and cry my lonely blue tears
Go spread your blue wings light your blue sky

Downtown tonight, I saw an old friend, someone who
I use to take comfort from long before I met you
I caught a spark from his eyes of forgotten desire
With a word, or a touch, I could have rekindled that fire
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love
I've known one or two
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
Sometimes at night, I think of old lovers I've known
I remember how holding them helped me not feel so alone
Then I feel you beside me and even their memories are gone
Like stars in the night lost in the sweet light of dawn
Old flames can't hold a candle to you
No one can light up the night like you do
Flickering embers of love
I've known one or two
But old flames can't hold a candle to you
Old flames can't hold a candle to you

Got my eyes on a boy he's eyein' me back
It's lookin' real good this could be it
And I know that all of you girls would love to steal him away
He bought me a drink I thanked him real sweet
It's always so nice when you first meet
And I know that all of you women would love to steal him away
So I'm warnin' you
Better keep your hands off my better keep your hands off my
Better keep your hands off my potential new boyfriend
Buildin' up an appetite you can look but you can't bite
Better keep your hands off my potential new boyfriend
[ guitar ]
Pretty as a picture comin' on so strong
He's twisted my ignition key turned my motor on
Anyone can see all his attention's on me give us some privacy
Better keep your hands off...
[ guitar ]
Leave us alone tonight if it don't work out right he's all yours but till then
Better keep your hands off my better keep your hands off my
Better keep your hands off my potential new boyfriend
I feel you crowding in on me hovering suspiciously
Better keep your hands off my potential new boyfriend

Who do you think you are what do you think this is
A game you can play tryin' to steal him away well I don't need a heartache like this
Well don't think I don't go through hell but heaven is what we both want
He's easy to love but he's hard to give up and if you think I will well you're wrong
The best woman wins I will fight till the end I'll lay down and die if I must
I'll beg and I'll plead I will suffer and bleed but he must make a choice betwen us
[ guitar ]
This soap opera play that we're in is just like you watch on TV
But I never thought that I'd ever get caught in it starring you him and me
In love as in war all is fair so I fight to the finish begins
When you fight from desire you fight by fire with fire so may the best woman win
The best woman wins I will fight till the end...
So may the best woman win
May the best woman win nay the best woman win
I'll never give up or give in so may the best woman win

Intro:
Like the morning sun
His love moved across every inch of my body
And the heat from the fire burned me up with desire
I thought I'd died and gone to heaven for sure
This morning when I opened my eyes
There to my surprise
Lay that angel I thought had been only a dream
And so I said a little prayer
And thanked God, that he was there
Oh, this is a dream come true
1st Chorus:
Dream do come true
I know 'cause I found you
I never thought they did
But now I do
Dreams do come true
It was love at first sight
And it was love all night
And the way he made love to me
Fulfilled all my fantasies
Ooo, this is a dream come true
2nd Chorus:
Yes, dreams do come true
I know 'cause I found you
I never thought they did
But you're living proof
That dreams do come true
Tag:
Dreams do come true

Got a crazy restless feelin' I cannot be consoled
Got an itchy urge to up and run I think I've lost control
You do somethin' to me somethin' that I really can't explain
I ain't felt like this since I's a kind
And I never thought I'd feel this much again
I've got that runaway feelin' like to grab you up
Just run off footloose and fancy free
Yeah that thought's appealin'
That runaway feelin' let my feelin's run away with me
I get all swimmy headed everytime I look at you
Though love has blurred my vision I still enjoy the view
Like Elvis and his Hound Dog in a deep fog I keep runnin' after you
I thought I'd been in love before but before doesn't matter anymore
I've got that runaway feelin'...
[ dobro - fiddle ]

Chorus:
Control yourself, control yourself
If you wanna make him care for you, oh
Control yourself, control yourself
Though its gettin' mighty hard to do
I let him tell me all those lies
And then I look into his eyes
And then it begins, I go in a spin
He's the boy that I dreamed about
And now that we are going out, girl you'd better
Repeat Chorus
And when he's holding me so near
He whispers sweet things in my ear
And then it begins, all over again
I just want him to hold me tight
Tell me that everything's alright, girl you'd better
Repeat Chorus
Yeah, its gettin' mighty hard to do
Getting mighty, mighty hard to do
Yeah, its gettin' mighty hard to do

Hello I don't know you from Adam you don't know me from Eve
I just came here tonight cause I was lonely
You're no Elvis Presley I'm no Marilyn Monroe
But I do think you're sexy just thought I'd tell you so
Hey could I have your autograph
Your name and your number on a small photograph
I'd like to know you and what you're all about
Hey could I have your autograph
I've had my eyes on you and you're worth looking at
Could I ask you out or should a lady do that
You may not be famous but you look like a star
You should be in movies as cute as you are
Hey could I have your autograph
Your name and your number on a small photograph
Could I interest you in a romance perhaps
Hey could I have your autograph
Got my heart in my hand and my head in the clouds
And you're everything every girl dreams about
And being with you would be heaven no doubt
Oh what I wouldn't do for your autograph
Oh could I have your autograph
Oh could I have your autograph
[ guitar ]
Hey could I have your autograph
I like your body could I help you work it out
Mayby movin' to the music get it on the phonograph
Hey could I have your autograph
Hey could I have your autograph
You know you're just the kind to make a woman real proud
Would you take a chance on a girl from the south

Tonight my heart is sad and weary wondering if I'm wrong or right
I dream about you though you left me I wonder where you are tonight
The rain is cold and slowly falling upon my window pane tonight
And though your love was even colder I wonder where you are tonight
[ mandolin - dobro ]
The birds are gaily singing the trees are blossoming so sweet
No other love was quite so happy no other love was so complete
The rain is cold and slowly falling...
Then came the dawn the day you left me I tried to smile with all my might
But you could see the pain within me it still lingers in my heart tonight

I can live in a mansion or a double-wide
Eat sushi raw or my catfish fried
Wherever I am, then that's where I belong
'Cause I'm quite content with who I am
And if you ain't, well, kiss my ham
Country is as country does and I'm country to the bone
Country is as country does
It's the way I am and it's the way I was
It's the way I always will be, that's for sure
Country born and country bred
Countryfied and country-fed
A country heart and a country head
'Cause I'm country to the core
Now, I can drive a tractor or a Cadillac
I can fly first class or slum in the back
But I'll be the same ol' gal when I arrive
I can wear denim or I can wear silk
Drink champagne or chocolate milk
Take the best or live with less, 'cause a country girl survives
Country is as country does
It's the way I am and it's the way I was
And the way I'll be until they lay me low
Country born and country bred
I'm countryfied and I'm country-fed
And I'll be that way 'til I'm country dead
'Cause I'm country head to toe
And what you see is what you get
Nothing's ever changed me yet
Nothing will, it's a pretty safe bet
'Cause I'm country through and through
Oh, that's country!
Country is as country does
It's the way I am and it's the way I was
It's the way I'll be until my dying day
I'm country born and country bred
Countryfied and country-fed
And nothing done and nothing said can change my country ways
Nothing done and nothing said
Nothing's gonna change my country ways
I don't think so
Wouldn't change if I could
Country is as country does
It's the way I is and it's the way I was
Country born and country bred
I'm countryfied and I'm country-fed, you know that

Don't sing love songs you'll wake my mother she's sleeping here right by my side
In her right hand is a silver dagger she says that I can't be your bride
All men are false so says my mother they tell you wicked loving lies
The very next evening they'll court aome other leave you alone to pine and sigh
My daddy is a handsome devil he's got a chain five miles long
From every link a heart does dangle of another maid he's loved and wronged
[ dobro - fiddle ]
Go court another tender maiden and hope that she might be your wife

Train, train
Gonna take him on out of this town
Train, train
Gonna take him on out of this town
Yeah, that man I'm in love with
Lord, he's Memphis bound
He's leavin' here
Like a raggedy ho-bo
Oh, he's leavin' me
That no good so-and-so
Yeah, that man I'm in love with
Lord, he wants to go
Let him go
Good-bye, good-bye
I'll find myself another man
Good-bye, good-bye
I'll find myself another man
You take that night train to Memphis
Me, I'll make new plans
Take that night train to Memphis

UP THE WINDING ROAD TARD THE TOP OF THE
MOUNTAIN I HEAR SINGING IN THE DISTANCE
FAR AWAY
AND AS MY STEPS GROW CLOSER I START
RECOGNIZING VOICES, VOICES THAT I HAVEN'T
HEARD SINCE MY CHILDHOOD DAYS
CHORUS
OH THEY'RE SINGING ON THE MOUNTAIN
YES THEY'RE SINGING ON THE MOUNTAIN
SOUNDS LIKE HEARING VOICES THAT I HEAR
(THAT I HEAR) OH THEY'RE SINGING ON THE MOUNTAIN
YES THEY'RE SINGING ON THE MOUNTAIN
VOICES RINGING OUT SO LOUD AND CLEAR
I CAN HEAR MY MAMA AND MY TWO OLDER
SISTERS SINGING GOD REVIVE US ONCE AGAIN
AND I HEAR MY DADDY VOICE RINGING OUT ACROSS
THE MOUNTAIN SINGING GLORY HALLELUJAH AMEN
REPEAT CHORUS
I AWAKE FROM MY DREAMING THEY ALL STOP THEIR
SINGING THEN I REALIZED THAT I AM FAR AWAY FROM
WHERE I SPEND MY CHILDHOOD WITH ALL THERE FANTASY

Oh sometimes I go walkin' through fields where we walked
Long ago in the sweet used to be
And the flowers still grow but they don't smeel as sweet
As they did when you picked them for me
And when I think of you and the love we once knew
How I wish we could go back in time
Do you ever think back on old mem'ries like that
Or do I ever cross your mind
Do you ever wake up lonely in the middle of the night
Because you miss me do you darling
Oh and do your mem'ries ever take you back into another place in time
Oh and do you ever miss the feelings and the love we shared
When you were with me do you darling
I just wonder do I cross your mind
[ ac.guitar ]
Oh how often I wish that again
I could kiss your sweet lips like I did long ago
And how often I long for those two loving arms
That once held me so gentle and close

Satin sheets to lie on satin pillows to cry on
Still I'm not happy don't you see
Big long Cadillacs tailor-mades upon my back
Still I want you to set me free
I found another man who can give more than you can
Though you've given everything that money can buy
But your money can't hold me tight like he does on a long long night
No you didn't keep me satisfied
Satin sheets to lie on...
[ guitar ]
Satin sheets to lie on...

Oh you better watch out you better not cry
You better not pout I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
And he's a making a list and checking in twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping he knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good so be good for goodness sake
Oh you better watch out you better not cry
You better not pout I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
[ fiddle - guitar ]
(Santa Claus is comin' to town)

A cross between a movie star
And a hero in a book
Romeo comes struttin' in
And everybody looks
'Cause he's just got that special thang
That everybody needs
And everybody wants him
But not as bad as me
Hey, Romeo, where art thou
Get out here on the floor
I want to dance you darlin'
'Til you forget wherefore
Let's two step to a new step
We'll keep it all in line
And we'll call this the Romeo
'Cause you're so mighty fine
Chorus:
Romeo, Romeo, Romeo come dance with me
That sexy little body
Beats all I've ever seen
I ain't never seen a cowboy
Look that good in jeans
My temperature keeps risin'
Every time we meet
I may not be in love
But let me tell you
I'm in heat
Chorus:
Romeo, Romeo, I just know I'll get you yet
Romeo, Romeo, I want to be your Juliet
So step it high, step it low
Step it out and in
Step to the side and let it slide
Then steppin' up again
Step on toes, it all goes
Steppin' as you please
But I'm one step away from love
So don't step out on me
Chorus:
Romeo, Romeo, Romeo with the magic feet
So step it high, step it low
Step it out and in
Step to the side and let it slide
Then steppin' up again
Step on toes, it all goes
Steppin' as you please
But I'm one step away from love
So don't step out on me
Tag:
Romeo, Romeo
I just know I'll get you yet
Romeo, Romeo
Won't you be my Juliet
Romeo, Romeo
Romeo, Romeo

Satan's got river Satan's got river deep and wide so deep and wide
Satan's got a river and it's so deep and wide
And he's got folks a swimming he's got folks a swimming
In the warm smooth tire
But some day Satan's river
Yes some day Satan's river is gonna run dry it's gonna run dry
What was once a smooth river hot lava will make the tide
Stay clear of Satan's river heaven's on either side
Big yachts are sailing Satan's river so smooth
Never stopping or thinking about God's golden rule
When the river starts to sinking they'll cry I've been a fool
Satan's got river deep and wide
Satan's got river and it's so deep and wide
And he's got folks a swimming in the warm smooth tide

Robert's appearance is something to behold
Dressed in the finest of store bought clothes
My mamma sews my clothes cause I'm just a poor girl
But Robert is as real as his daddies gold
Robert could have any girl that he wanted
But his feelings for me each day seems to grow
He don't know the reason, that he's so drawn to me
But there is a story that Robert doesn't know
Oh Robert
Oh Robert
Robert is constantly making eyes at me
He misunderstands the feelings we share
There's no way that I can return his glances
But I know the meaning of the feeling that's there
Robert if you knew, there once was a rich boy
In love with a poor girl, long time ago
But the folks of that rich boy, would not let them marry
And I am a symbol of the love that they stole
Oh Robert
Oh Robert
Robert, oh Robert if you only knew
The same blood is flowing in both me and you
That rich boy's your father, but he's also mine
And my mamma's the poor girl that he left behind
Oh Robert

Think of your fellow man
Lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see it's getting late
Oh, please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Another day goes by
And still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart
If you want the world to know
We won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see, wait and see
Take a good look around
And if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart
And I hope when you decide
Kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart
Each and every day
Put a little love in your heart
There's got to be a better way
Put a little love in your heart
Don't you think it's time we start

Precious memories, unseen angels
Sent from somewhere to my soul
How they linger ever near me
And the sacred scenes unfold
Precious father, loving mother
Fly across the lonely years
And those old home scenes of my childhood
In fond memory appear
Precious memories
How they linger
How they ever flood my soul
Then, the stillness of the midnight
Precious sacred scenes unfold
Precious memories
How they linger
How they ever flood my soul
Then, the stillness of the midnight
Precious sacred scenes unfold

Ping pong
I use to like
Ping pong
Now I'm in a ding dong, ping pong game of love with you
Ping pong
It scares me now
Ping pong
My heart is the ball in a ding dong, ping pong game with you
I serve it to you
And you knock it back
You hit it so hard, hard, hard
Its startin' to crack
Ping pong
You're smashed again
Ping pong
And I'm losing this ding dong, ping pong game of love with you
I serve it to you
And you knock it back
You hit it so hard, hard, hard
Its starting to crack
Ping pong
You're smashed again
Ping pong
I'm losing this ding dong, ping pong game of love with you
Ping pong
I use to like
Ping pong
Now I'm in a ding dong, ping pong game of love with you
Ping pong

How long will you love me how long will you stay by my side
Will it be for a lifetime or just for a while
From now on yes on and on
If you will love and stand by me I'll give all my love to you
That's the way that it will be from now on yes on and on
From now on yes on and on from now on yes on and on
Love for each other that will stand the test of time
From now on on and on
I'll stand by you right or wrong then we'll always be as one
Like the robin needs his song I need you from now on
Like the rose loves the vine like the poem needs to rhyme
My love is yours and yours is mine from now on on and on
From now on yes on and on...

Birds sing for everyone but me for me it rains
And I can't hear the music for the pain
I see such happiness for some but not for me
With love I always try so hard to get it right
I find it gone just when I think I might
Regretfully I see it last for some but not for me
Out of reach of all the things I want to have and hold
I've come to just accept that's how it goes
I've come so close
Not for me it's not for me to question I suppose
But I keep wondering what the future holds
Why must it be
That life's so sweet for some but not for me not for me
[ dobro ]
Birds sing for everyone but me for me it rains
And I can't hear the music for the pain
I see such happiness for some but not for me

Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawnin', stretchin', try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin'
Out on the streets, the traffic starts jumpin'
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5
Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion
Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me
They let your dream, just watch 'em shatter
You're just a step on the boss man's ladder
But you got dreams he'll never take away
In the same boat with a lot of your friends
Waitin' for the day your ship 'll come in
And the tide's gonna turn an' it's all gonna roll you away
Workin' 9 to 5 what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind and you never get the credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, yeah, they got you where they want you
There's a better life and you think about it, don't you?
It's a rich man's game, no matter what they call it
And you spend your life putting money in his wallet
Workin' 9 to 5, oh what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use you mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, yeah, they got you where they want you
There's a better life and you think about it, don't you?
It's a rich man's game, no matter what they call it

Please please don't stop loving me for I couldn't live with you gone
Please please don't stop loving me for I couldn't make it alone
You bring me the sunshine when none is in sight
And when I'm in darkness you bring me the light
You opened my eyes when I couldn't see
So please oh please don't stop loving me
You're my inspiration my purpose in life
When things go all wrong you make them all right
I would be useless if you ever leave
So please oh please don't stop loving me
Please please don't stop loving me...

From a shack by a mountain stream to a room in New Orleans
So far from my blue ridge mountain home
Oh the men I meet ain't warm and friendly like the one in old Virginy
No they ain't real like my blue ridge mountain boy
Oh I was just a little past eighteen when I came to New Orleans
I have never been beyond my home state line
There was a boy there he loved me dearly but I broke his heart severely
When I left my blue ridge mountain boy
Oh but life was dull in my hometown lights were out when the sun went down
And so I thought that city life was more my style just a little more my style
But nights get lonely away from home and it's easy to go wrong
The men ain't kind like my blue ridge mountain boy
And New Orleans held things in store things I've never bargained for
And every night a different man knocks on my door
Oh but late at night when all is still I can hear a whippoorwill
As I cry for my blue ridge mountain boy
Oh but I can't ever go back home cause the boy I loved is gone
I guess he got tired of waiting for me to return
They say he'd married last October but I never will get over
Oh the sweet love of my blue ridge mountain boy
Oh oh though I miss that blue ridge mountain boy

Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
When you arrive at the station
I'll be right there to meet you
I'll be right there to greet you
So don't turn down my invitation
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I'll be shouting hallelujah all the day
Oh we'll have a jubilee down in Memphis Tennessee
And I'll shout hallelujah all the day
Take that night train to Memphis take that night train to Memphis
When you arrive at the station
I'll be right there to meet you
I'll be right there to greet you
So don't turn down my invitation
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I'll be shouting hallelujah all the day
Oh we'll have a jubilee down in Memphis Tennessee

When you're rocking back and forth there by the window
And the sun shines through the silver in your hair
I'll think of all the years we've spent together
And of all the good and bad times we have shared
We've seen happiness that could match heaven's beauty
And each sadness like the flaming pits of hell
But each thing we share just makes our love grow stronger
And I love you more than words could ever tell
When the golden years have slowly come upon us
And our children have all married off and gone
You know sweetheart each day our love grows more exciting
And I love you more as each day passes on
We've seen happiness that could match heaven's beauty
And we love each other more than words can tell
And each day as we grow closer to God's calling
I pray he'll call us at the same time there to dwell
We've seen happiness...

We once were so close now the love light that glowed has now gone out of our
lives
And the good life we had for some reason went bad
And the love that once lived here has died
How did we get here where did it start when did we walk out of each other's
heart
Where did we lose it how did love die when where and how but most of all why
Most of all why did we let love die like the withering leaves in the fall
And why did we wait till it was too late to realize how much we'd lost
How did we get here...

Somebody's missing you
Longs to be kissing you
You'd better listen
You mean all the world to me
You're on somebody's mind
Just almost all the time
Bet you already knew
Somebody's missing you
The days go slowly by
When I'm away from you
I long to see your smile
And feel the warmth of you
I've loved you for so long
But still we feel brand new
At home, inside your arms
Somebody's missing you
Somebody's missing you
Longs to be kissing you
You'd better listen
You mean all the world to me
You're on somebody's mind
Just almost all the time
I hope you miss me too
Somebody's missing you
Last thought before I sleep
First thought when I awake
You're even in my dreams
And I can hardly wait
To hear your voice again
Saying all the things you do
In case you're wondering
Somebody's missing you
Somebody's missing you
Longs to be kissing you
You'd better listen
You mean all the world to me
You're on somebody's mind
Just almost all the time
I know you know I do
Somebody's missing you
In case you're wondering
Somebody's missing you

Tonight oh it's quiet in mission chapel and the music like his love has died
away
And I'm standing in the middle of these mem'ries
Mission chapel mem'ries of our wedding day
I see the rives still scattered all around that fall upon my satin wedding gown
And the wedding bells that rang are silent now only mission chapel mem'ries all
around
Tonight I'm all alone at mission chapel and I'm thinking of my love so far away
While I'm standing in the middle all these mem'ries
Mission chapel mem'ries of our wedding day
I see the rives still scattered all around that fall upon my satin wedding gown
The gown I wore when I became his bride
And now these mission chapel mem'ries fill my eyes

Busted flat in Baton Rouge heading for a train
Feeling nearly faded as my jeans
Bobby thumbed a diesel down
Just before it rained
And it took us all the way to New Orleans
I took my harmonica from my dirty red bandana
I was blowing low while Bobby sang the blues
With them windshield wipers clappin' time
And Bobby's hand in mine
We finally sang every song that driver knew
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose
Nothing ain't worth nothing but its free
Oh and feeling good was easy, Lord when Bobby sang the blues
Feeling good was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee.
From the coal mines of Kentucky to the California sun
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul
He was standing right beside me, Lord
Through every thing I'd done
And every night he kept me from the cold
Oh, but somewhere near Salinas, Lord
I let him get away
Looking for a home I hope he finds
But I'd trade all of my tommorows for a single yesterday
Holding Bobby's body next to mine
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose
And nothin', Lord is all that Bobby left me.
Oh and feeling good was easy, Lord when Bobby sang the blues
Feeling good was good enough for me (yes it was)
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee.
Oh, I'm lonely, Bobby Mcgee.
Oh, lordy me, ain't you missing me, Bobby McGee
Yeah, he was my lover
He was my man
But he left me here just wringing my hands
Have mercy on me, Bobby McGee

Another sleepless night alone, crazy from this jealousy.
I heard you call her on the phone,
Watched you shave and dress and leave.
Walk the floor and watch the clock,
Knowing that you ain't missing me.
Imagination runnin' hot, and you're right where you wanna be.
Do you think I'm made of stone?
Do you think it doesn't hurt when you leave me here alone,
Leaving me to think the worst?
And when you're out there in her arms 'til the wee hours of the dawn,
Do you think it's all a joke?
Can't you see my heart is broke?
Do you think I'm made of stone?
I'm just barely gettin' 'round,
Don't know how I'm getting by.
All our friends I meet in town,
They just can't look me in the eye.
They all know you're runnin' 'round.
Like me, they don't know what to do.
God, I hate their sympathy,
But I just can't turn loose of you.
But do you think I'm made of stone?
Don't you know my pain is real?
It's the worst I've ever known just stayin' at an even keel.
Oh, what am I supposed to do while you cheat and carry on?
I should leave, I know I should;
I just only wish I could.
Do you think I'm made of stone?
Oh, it cuts me like a knife,
You have stripped me of my pride.
What am I supposed to do while you cheat and carry on?
Do you think it's all a joke?
Can't you see my heart is broke?
Do you think I'm made of stone?
Another sleepless night alone,

I got a feeling called the blues oh Lord since my daddy said goodbye
I don't know what I'll do all I do is sit and cry oh Lord
That last long day he said goodbye oh Lord I thought I would die
He'll do you he'll do me he's got that kinda lovin'
Lord I love to hear him when he calls me sweet baby
Such a beautiful dream I hate to think it all over I've lost my heart it seems
I've grown so used to that man somehow and I'm nobody's sugar baby now
And I'm lonesome I got the lovesick blues
Now I'm in love I'm in love with a beautiful guy that's what's the matter with me
Well I'm in love I'm in love with a beautiful guy but he don't care about me
Well I tried and tried to keep him satisfied but he just wouldn't stay
So now that he is leavin' this is all that I got to say
I got a feeling called the blues oh Lord since my daddy said goodbye
I don't know what I'll do I've lost my heart it seems
I've grown so used to that man somehow and I'm nobody's sugar baby now
And I'm lonesome I got the lovesick blues
[ piano ]

This is not at all like me I never thought that I could be
So overcome by anyone like this
But you caught me by surprise caught me before I realized
Now I am lost forever in your kiss
So take me if you want me love me if you will
For you have all control of me and I am yours until
Till you say that you don't want me oh I hope that never will be
For I'm lost forever in your kiss
You're on my mind constantly oh and this is all so new to me
And when you reach for me I can't resist
For I've become a part of you and I'll do anything you want me to
For I am lost forever in your kiss

My days are as dark as my nights and I see no sunshine in sight
Your mem'ry keeps blocking my view and I'm living on mem'ries of you
Can't eat when I'm hungry can't sleep when I'm tired
And all of these tears can't put out this far
Your mem'ry just won't turn me loose and I'm living on mem'ries of you
There's just no forgetting about you how long can I survive without you
I just can't believe that we're through and I'm living on mem'ries of you
Can't eat when I'm hungry I can't sleep when I'm tired
And all of these tears can't run off this far
Oh your mem'ry just won't turn me loose and I'm living on mem'ries of you

Spotlight's on, it's shining bright
And I like standin' in it
It's only superficial light
But I don't want to end it
It's warmth and glow has taken hold
And I'm caught uup in it's shine
A Cinderella fairy tale
I want to claim as mine
Fancy clothes, a magic coach
And happy ever after
Like something from a story book
The Cinderella chapter
But when the clock strikes midnight
And I lie awake in bed
Things my Daddy told me
Keep running through my head
You gotta walk the straight and narrow
And to thine own self be true
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
All eyes are up on you
But sometimes it feels so good
That I can almost justify
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Is it wrong for me to want
The sweeter grass that's greener?
To chase the all-American dream
I've always been a dreamer
At the top and still I've got
A heavy heart inside
I keep remembering
Things my Daddy told me as a child
You gotta walk the striaght and narrow
Gotta hold fast to the right
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
Walk onward toward the light
Oh, but when I'm out there in it
I think I might get by
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
But I don't feel right livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
All the fame and fortune
Glory and prestige
Can't make me happy if it goes
Against what I believe
And I've sacrificed my honor
My values and my pride
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie

Your trembling hands held me near
Your soft warm lips whispered in my ear
You said you'd always love me
And we'd always be together
And you promised me your love would last forever
Is forever longer than always?
You're gone from me now and you have been for days
And in my mind I can't find the reason why you didn't stay
Unless forever is longer than always
Is forever longer than always
You're gone from me now and you have been for days
And in my mind I can't find the reason why you didn't stay
Unless forever is longer than always

It's been a long dark night
And I've been a waitin' for the morning
It's been a long hard fight
But I see a brand new day a dawning
I've been looking for the sunshine
'Cause I ain't seen it in so long
But everything's gonna work out just fine
Everything's gonna be all right
That's been all wrong
'Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of a brand new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
It's been a long long time
Since I've known the taste of freedom
And those clinging vines
That had me bound, well I don't need 'em
'Cause I am strong and I can prove it
And I got my dreams to see me through
It's just a mountain, I can move it
And with faith enough there's nothing I can't do
And I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And I can see the light of brand new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of a brand new day
Yes I can see the light of a clear blue morning
And everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
'Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Yes I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
I can see the light
I can see the light
It's gonna be all right
It's gonna be all right

Beauty is a rare perfume
Precious, yet doesn't last long
Youth is but a playful breeze
That blows our way once then moves on
Love is a hidden treasure
Some never find where it lies
And memory is a little bird
Flies through life, live or dies
Chorus:
Little bird
Take me aboard your beautiful wings and let me fly
Fly me away back to yesterday
And drop me off there awhile
Let me smell the rare perfume of the sweet flower of beauty again
Let me run in the playful breeze of youth long gone with the wind
Let me sit for awhile by the place where I found the treasure of love

An old man was sitting at his table one day
Writing a letter to pass time away
His little granddaughter climbed up on his knee
Saying won't you please write a letter for me
Oh what must I say in this letter I pray
Tell mommy I miss her since she went away
I coming to see her real soon I hope
He choked back a big lump that rose in his throat
He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope
To God up in heaven you'll get it I hope
He stamped it and handed it to her to mail
Her big eyes were shining her little face pale
She was crossing the street to the box o'er the way
And when she stepped out never looked either way
A big auto hit her and sped away fast
The little girls prayers had been answered at last
The postman was passing and picked up the note
Addressed to the Master and these words he spoke
Straight up into heaven this letter did go

Time waits for no one time never will
But moments of happiness can make time seem still
But time moves on swiftly passes life by while life rides the train time always flies
Life rides the train for some it moves slow
Some never find where their train of life will go
If it's bound to hell or to heaven on high
And while life rides the train time always flies
As life rides the train some get off the track
For one careless moment but never get back
Until it's much too late time has passed them by
So while life rides the train time always flies

He wanted more from life
Than four kids and a wife
And a job in the dark Kentucky mines
A twenty-acre farm
With a shacky house and barn
That's all he had
And all he left behind
At gambling he was lucky
So he left Kentucky
Left behind his woman and his kids
Into the gay casino
In Nevada's town of Reno
Kentucky gambler planned to get rich quick
Kentucky gambler, who's gonna love your woman in Kentucky
Who's gonna be the one to give her what she needs
Kentucky gambler, who's gonna raise your children in Kentucky
Who's gonna keep them fed and keep shoes on their feet
At the gamblers' paradise
Lady luck was on his side
Kentucky gambler played his cards just right
He won at everything he played
Kentucky gambler had it made
And he should have quit and gone on home that night
But when you love the greenback dollar
Sorrow's always bound to follow
Reno dreams fade into neon amber
And lady luck, she'll lead you on
She'll stay awhile, and then she's gone
You'd better go on home Kentucky gambler
But a gambler never seems to stop
Til he loses all he's got
And so, Kentucky gambler, he played on
He played til he lost all he won
He was right back where he started from
Then he started wanting to go home
Kentucky gambler, there ain't nobody waiting in Kentucky
When you walked out, somebody else walked in
Kentucky gambler, looks like you ain't really very lucky
Seems to me a gambler looses much more than he wins
So you think about it

A corporation owns the factory I work in
Someone else owns the house we call our home
The bank owns the car we drive around
And we've got something we can call our own
We've got love happiness surrounds us
And we thank the Lord for every single day
And with love we'll always have each other
And together we can laugh the years away
[ steel ]
We're so thankful for our lovely children
And I work hard to keep new shoes upon their feet
But sometimes they've not too much on our table
But we've got something that's mighty hard to feed
We've got love happiness surrounds us...

If a picture paints a thousand words then why can't I paint you
The words will never show the you I've come to know
If a face could launch a thousand ships then where am I to go
There's no one home but you you're all that's left me to
And when my love for life is running dry
You come and pour yourself on me
If I could be two places at one time I'd be with you
Tomorrow and today beside you all the way
If the world should stop revolving spinning slowly down to die
I'd spend the end with you and when the world was through
Then one by one the stars would all go out
Then you and I would simply fly away
[ mandolin - banjo ]
If a picture paints a thousand words then why can't I paint you
Cause the words will never show the you I've come to know
Then one by one the stars would all go out

Well a good ways down the railroad track
There was this little old rundown shack
And in it lived a man I'd never seen
Folks said he was a mean and a vicious man
And you better not set foot on his land
I didn't think nobody could be that mean
So I took me out walking down the railroad track
I was a-gonna go down to that little old shack
And just find out if all them things I'd heard was true
There was a big black dog laying out in the yard
And it growled at me and I swallowed hard
And I heard somebody say well who are you
Oh and there he stood in the door of that shack
His beard and his hair was long and black
And he was the biggest man I'd ever seen
When he spoke his voice was low and deep
But he just didn't frighten me
'Cause somehow I just knew he wasn't mean
He said what you doing snooping 'round my place
And I saw a smile come across his face
So I smiled back and I told him who I was
He said come on in and pull you up a chair
You might as well since you already here
And he said you can call me Joshua
Joshua Joshua
Whatcha doing living here all alone
Joshua Joshua
Ain't you got nobody to call your own
No no no no
We talked 'til the sun was clean out of sight
And we still talking when it come daylight
And there was just so much we had to say hey
I'd spent my life in an orphan's home
And just like him I was all alone
So I said yeah when he asked if I'd stay
Oh we grew closer as time went on
And that little old shack it was a happy home
And we just couldn't help but fall in love
That big black dog and that little old shack
Sitting down by the railroad track
It's plenty good enough for me and Joshua
Joshua Joshua
Why you're just what I've been looking for
Joshua Joshua
You ain't gonna be lonesome anymore
No no
Yodel-a-he-ho
Me and Joshua
Me and Joshua
Me and Joshua yeah yeah

You packed in the morning I stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say
You left in the rain without closing the door
I didn't stand in your way
Now I miss you more than I missed you before and now
Where I'll find comfort God knows
Cause you left me just when I needed you most
You left me when I needed you most
Now most every morning I stare out the window
And I wonder about where you might be
I've written you letters that I'd like to send
If you'd just send one to me
Cause I need you more...
[ guitar ]
(Just when I needed you most)
You packed in the morning...

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him just because you can
Your beauty is beyond compare
With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you, Jolene
He talks about you in his sleep
There's nothing I can do to keep
From crying when he calls your name, Jolene
And I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man
But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him just because you can
You could have your choice of men
But I could never love again
He's the only one for me, Jolene
I had to have this talk with you
My happiness depends on you
And whatever you decide to do, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him even though you can
Jolene

(I'll remember you forever I'll remember you as mine)
Let's pretend tonight that it's the same as always
Let's go back just the little ways in time
Let's fill this one last night with lasting mem'ries
Let's me remember you as mine
Hold me close pretending it's still me and you love
And let me be the only thought that's on your mind
Let's pretend that you don't really have a new love
Oh no let me remember you as mine
I remember you as sunshine that gave lights to my world
I remember you as gentle as this night
I remember you as heaven that let me hold a little while
I remember you whether I remember you as mine
When you leave my arms then I will be alone love
Hold me close love me gently one last time
I won't ever picture you with no one else love no I remember you as mine
I remember you as sunshine...

Oh jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Hey jingle bells jingle bells...
Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
Oh jingle bells jingle bells...
[ dobro ]

Her two little feet would come rinning into
Our bedroom almost every night
Her soft little face would be wet from her tears
And her little heart pounding with fright
She'd hold out her arm then she'd climb in beside us
In a small voice we'd hear her remark
Mommie and daddy can I sleep here with you
Cause Jeannie's afraid of the dark
One day in the summer we took some flowers
To place on some old family grave
Jeannie said mommie ain't it dark in the ground
Oh daddy I'd be so afraid
Then she looked up at her daddy and me
And said something that broke both our hearts
She said when I die please don't bury me
Cause Jeannie's afraid of the dark
Jeannie was always afraid of the dark and we never could understand why
Cause we looked after Jeannie with the very best of care
Because Jeannie was our only child
Perhaps it was death that she was so afraid of
Cause it took her one dark stormy night
I think we always knew that we'd never see Jeannie grown
Cause it seemed that she was destined to die
But on Jeannie's grave we've placed en eternal flame
That glows and never loses its spark
And on the darkest night there's always a light
Cause Jeannie's afraid of the dark

At last I have called up with you and you're a sight to see
Could this really be my outlaw lover JJ Sneed
Could a woman with a painted face and pretty sweet disguise
Turn your heart against me with her evil cunning eyes her evil cunning eyes
JJ it's been you and me right from the very start
And ever job we ever pulled I'd always done my part
We'd really stick together until the bitter end
And it was my understanding we were whole lots more than friends
A whole lot more than friends
And it was me that kept you on when nights were dark and cold
But I guess I didn't look like much in these old ragged clothes
But you said it didn't matter cause you love me that a way
You said that no one else could ever steal your heart away steal your heart away
Do you recall the Union Bank we robbed in Franklin Town
And as we made our getaway the sheriff gunned you down
And I doctored up your bullet wounds and nursed you while you sit
But now you have betrayed me is that the thanks I get is that the thanks I get
Oh yeah JJ I'm thinking now of how we'd all begun
Of all the times we've robbed and killed with our trust wordy gun
Why we stood off a fuss it was JJ just you and I
But now you have betrayed me and for that you're gonna die
Yeah for that you're gonna die
The good old days are over as we stand here in the rain
JJ I'm gonna shoot you now I hope you'll feel no pain
I hear whoopees of the horses and fieces on my trail

I NEVER KNEW WHAT THIS COULD DO SEEING ANOTHER WOMAN WITH YOU BUT I CAN'T STAY
HERE 'CAUSE I WOULD NEVER GET OVER YOU BABY THAT WOULD DO I GOTTA GET LOOSE
SOMEBODY TAKE ME OUT OF THIS PLACE KEEP MY EYES FROM SEEING YOUR FACE 'CAUSE
YOU LOVE HER WHERE YOU ONCE LOVE ME DARLING I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S TRUE OH NO.
CHORUS
IT'S NOT MY AFFAIR ANYMORE YOU'RE NO MY MAN TO CARE FOR IT'S NOT MY AFFAIR
ANYMORE I'LL CLOSE THE DOOR
SO MANY THINGS WE'VE LEFTED UNSAID SO MANY QUESTIONS IN MY HEAD WELL I NEVER
LOCK THE BACK DOOR OOH AND SOMEHOW YOU KEEP SLIPPING ON IN TAKING ME BACK ONCE
AGAIN TO A MEMORY TRAIL LIKE A SHADOW FROM A FEELING AND IT JUST GROW DON'T I
KNOW
REPEAT CHORUS:
REMEMBER ALL OF THE LAUGHTER REMEMBER OOH THE MORNING LAUGHTER REMEMBER
MOONLIGHT THE CANDLE THE SHADY LIGHT REMEMBER AND IT SEEN SO RIGHT.
REPEAT CHORUS:
REMEMBER MOONLIGHT THE CANDLE LIGHT THE SHADY LIGHT REMEMBER OOH AND IT SEEN SO
RIGHT.

Hello are you free tonight I like your looks I love your smile
Could I use you for a while it's all wrong but it's all right
The amber sunset glow has died my needs're very much alive
Is it okay if I stop by it's all wrong but it's all right
It's all wrong but it's all right just close your eyes and hold me tight
Tell me sexy lovin' lines it's all wrong but it's all right
It may be wrong if we make love but I just need someone so much
And who knows it might last for life it's all wrong but it's all right
It's all wrong but it's all right...
It's all wrong but it's all right just close your eyes and fantasize
Tell me sexy lovin' lines it's all wrong but it's all right

Duet with Kenny Rogers
Words and Music by Barry Gibb
Baby when I met you
there was peace unknown
I set out to get you
with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
there was somethin' going on
You do something to me
that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got somethin' goin on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah-ah
Makin' love with each other, ah-ah
(chorus)
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ah
From one lover to another, ah-ah
I can't live without you
if the love was gone
Everything is nothin'
if you got no one
And you did walk in tonight
slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that wont happen to us
and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and
we got no way out
and the message is clear
This could be the year
for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
in love forever
We can ride it together, ah-ah
Makin' love with each other, ah-ah
(chorus)
Sail away
Oh come sail away with me, with me
(chorus)

YOUR TREMBLING HANDS HELD ME NEAR
YOUR SOFT WARM LIPS WHISPERED IN MY EAR
YOU SAID YOU'D ALWAYS LOVE ME
AND WE'D ALWAYS BE TOGETHER
AND YOUR PROMISED ME YOUR LOVE WOULD LAST FOREVER
IS FOREVER LONGER THAN ALWAYS?
YOU'RE GONE FROM ME OW AND YOU HAVE BEEN FOR DAYS WHY YOU DIDN'T STAY
UNLESS FOREVER IS LONGER THAN ALWAYS
IS FOREVER LONGER THAN ALWAYS
YOU'RE GONE FROM ME NOW AND YOU HAVE BEEN FOR DAYS
AND IN MY MIND I CAN'T FING THE REASON WHY YOU DIDN'T STAY
UNLESS FOREVER IS LONGER THAN ALWAYS

In the pines in the pines where the sun never shines
And we shiwered when the cold wind blows
My love my love what have I done that makes you treat me so
You've caused me to weep you've caused ne to mourn
You've caused me to leave my home
In the pines in the pines...
[ fiddle ]
The longest train I ever saw went down that Georgia line
The engine passed at six o'clock the caboose went by at nine
In the pines in the pines...
I asked my captain for the time of day
He said he throwed his watch away

I couldn't believe it the day that you left
Cleaned out your closet, cleared off your shelves
Loaded your car and you drove out of sight
But I never said goodbye
I'll never say goodbye
The door's always open, I leave on a light
I'm always waiting in case you drop by
I'll never say goodbye
People have told me you have a new love
My heart's not willing to give up on us
I've convinced myself they're just telling me lies
And I'll never say goodbye
I'll never say goodbye
The door's always open, I leave on a light
I never wanted you out of my life
And I'll never say goodbye
I'll never say goodbye
The door's always open, I leave on a light
I'll be loving you till the day that I die
And I'll never say goodbye
If you'll just come back, I won't even ask why

In the presence of you I wonder
Why I can't say the things that I want to
All the pretty words that I planned to say when I'm with you
I lose them in the presence of you
Your nearness makes my voice tremble
There's a weakness that I feel through and through
Searching for words to describe how I love you
Don't come easy in the presence of you
Love and admiration might make my words silent
But feelings say more than words do
And the feeling of loving you is all around me
Anytime I'm in the presence of you

You know people been talking about the end of time ever since time began
We've been living in the last days ever since the first day ever since the
dawn of Man
Well nobody knows when the end is coming but some people tell you they do
Well it might be today, it might be tomorrow, or in a million years or two...
In the meantime, in between time, let us make time to make it right
And let us not fear what is not clear; faith should be your guide, just
follow this advice:
And...
Think about love; Think about living
Think about love sharing and giving
Drop the Doomsday attitude and let the spirit flow
These are wonderful times we're living in
God still walks in the hearts of Men
And Eden's garden waves within so let the flowers grow
Well we rant and we rave about the "good ol' days" and how different it was
"back then"
Well the greatest days we've ever known are the days we're living in
Well we worry about earthquakes, aliens from outer space, nuclear holocaust
Well we're so consumed with the fear of dying; the joy of living is lost
In the meantime, in between time, let us make time to make amends
Lead the good life, just treat this planet right and try to all be friends
and say with me again:
Ohhh... !
Think about life; Think about living
Think about love-- caring and giving
Drop this Doomsday attitude and get on with the show
We've walked on the moon; been to Mars
Technically we've come so far
But still we wonder who we are
The farther along we go
(Doodle-doodle doo-doo-doo... ooh-ooh)
You know people been talking about the end of time ever since time began
We've been living in the last days ever since the first day ever since the
dawn of Man
Well nobody knows when the end is coming—well that's what the Scriptures
But that's a secret known only to God, he says to just watch and pray
In the meantime, what's the hurry?
In the meantime now don't you worry
In the meantime live, laugh- be merry
In the meantime, in the meantime
In the meantime troubles gonna show us
In the meantime the sky is still above us
In the meantime you know God's gonna love us

Oh I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
Who is sailing all over the sea
And I'm thinking tonight of him only
And I wonder does he ever think of me
Could been better for us both had we never
In this wide wicked world had never met
For the pain and the pleasures he's brought me
I am sure I will never forget
So I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes...
Oh you told me once dear that you love me
And you swore that we never would part
But a linking the chain has been broken
Leaving me with a sad broken heart
Yes I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes

Someone else's arms will hold you my darling baby girl
I'll never get to see the child I've brought into this world
Because I made one mistake folks say that I'm bad
But they just don't understand the way I loved your dad
Now I thought your daddy loved me I was so sure he did
And so I gave him all my love and he said we would wed
But I guess he must changed his mind cause she left town one day
When he found out about you he just stopped and ran away
In this home so far away from home I leave my heart today
Cause home where the heart is and with you my heart will stay
Because I love you so much why I can't make you pay

Hello God are you out there can you hear me are you listening any more
Hello God if we're still on speaking terms can you help me like before
I have questioned your existence my resistance leaves me cold
Can you help me go the distance hello God hello hello
This old world has gone to pieces can we fix it is there time
Hate and violence just increases we're so selfish cruel and blind
We fight and kill each other in your name defending you
Do you love some more than others we're so lost and confused
Hello God are you out there can you hear us are you listening any more
Hello God if we're still on speaking terms can you help us like before
Oh the free will you have given we have made a mockery of
This is no way to be livin' we're in great need of your love
Hello God (hello hello)
Hello God can you grant us love enough to start again
Hello God is there still a chance that we can make amends
Hello God we've learned our lesson dear God don't let us go
Oh now more than ever Hello God. Hello hello
Hello God we really need you we can't make it without you
Hello God we beseech you in the name of all that's true
Hello God please forgive us for we know not what we do
Hello God give us one more chance to prove ourselves to you

Don't look at me with love in your eyes
Go look at somebody that can make it worthwhile
I'm hurt from a love affair I didn't want in
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Don't smile at me because it's no use
'Cause I don't have a smile that I can give to you
Someday, you might look me up, but let me be till then
For I'm in no condition to try to love again
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Man I love just broke my heart
And it must have time to mend
He have me the breeze
Now he's gone with the wind
I'm in no condition to try to love again
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Man I love just broke my heart
And it must have time to mend
He have me the breeze
Now he's gone with the wind
I'm in no condition to try to love again

I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope when all seems lost
And I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus I'll tell you why I do
I believe that dreams and plans and wishes can come true
I believe in miracles I believe in magic too
I believe in Santa Claus and I believe in you
I believe in family in country and in smiles
I believe in turning negatives to positives in life
I believe in looking farther up the farther down we get
I believe when someone hurts us we should forgive and forget
And I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
I believe that love should prevail at any cost
And I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in saying what you mean and meaning what you say
I believe a better attitude can make a better way
I believe in viewing life as a journey that we're on
And looking at our troubles as another stepping stone
And I believe that everything that it is what it's meant to be
I believe there is a God somewhere although he's hard to see
I believe I am so therefore I should do all that I can
To be a better piece in the puzzle of God's plan
And I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope when all seems lost
I believe in Santa Claus
Let the little children sing
(I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus)
Let the whole world to sing with us
I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
Let the whole world to sing with us
I believe in Santa Claus I believe in Santa Claus
I believe there's always hope when all seems lost

You think you're so smart you think I should throw my heart
Down at your feet every time that you walk by
But I I've got news for you cause I don't care for you
And I don't care honey if you love me or not
If you were half as smart as you think you are
The world would be a standin' at your door
But I I won't be there cause I no longer care
And I don't want you around me anymore
Because you can't have your way you tell me everyday
I should grow up stop acting like a child
But I I think it's you that's got some growing to do
And honey I think it's gonna take you quite a while

Mothers hold on to your sons and your daughters
Should Hollywood claim them you'll hold them no more
Cause they'll become clay to the Hollywood potters
And there's no escape once they walk through that door
Hollywood Hollywood dungeon of drama
Center of sorrow city of schemes
Hollywood Hollywood terrace of trauma
Palace of promises dealer in dreams
Some may go hungry some go insane
Some go to the bottle and some to the veins
Some become users and some become used
And some even make it but most never do
Hollywood Hollywood dungeon of drama...
You spin them around like a merry go round
You mold them and shape them and then throw them down
All of your glitter and all of your gold
Is that what you give in exchange for a soul
Cause they sell their souls for the likes of you
While you chew up and spit out what you cannot use

My heart beats - wild and deep
Every thought in my mind has your name on it
Hard to breathe - I can't speak
Think of your love and just how much I want it
CHORUS:
When I'm touching you - I feel a sudden change
When I'm kissing you - I taste the sun and rain
When I look at you - I hear the angels sing
And when I'm holding you... I'm holding everything
Everything that's mine to give
Everything I can do - I'll do to prove it
For as long (for as long)
As I may live (as I may live)
My love will be there for you to use it
CHORUS:
And when I'm touching you - I feel a sudden change
When I'm kissing you - I taste the sun and rain
And when I look at you - I hear the angels sing
And when I'm holding you... I'm holding everything
Everything - I'm holding everything
When I'm touching you - I'm touching everything
When I'm kissing you - I'm kissing everything
Everything (everything) uh huh
My heart beats - wild and deep
Every thought in my mind has your name on it
It's hard to breathe (it's hard to breathe)
And I can't speak (I can't speak)
Think of your love and just how bad I - want it
And when you're touching me - I feel a sudden change
When you're kissing me - I taste the sun and rain
And when I look at you - I hear the angels sing
You're everything (everything)
I'm holding everything (everything)
Everything (you're everything)
You're everything (everything to me)
Everything (everything)

Intro:
He is high and mighty
He is high and mighty
He is there and ever waiting
Reaching out to you and me
1st Chorus:
He is high and mighty
Oh, mighty is His power
Mighty is His love
He is high and mighty
He is there with the answers
Let us lift Him up
God loves you, did you know that?
Ain't it good to know he cares
If you're burdened down with troubles
Just go to Him in prayer
Say God, I'm just a seeker
I'm empty, scared and lost
Then lay your burdens down
At the foot of the cross
He said ye shall know the truth
And the truth shall set you free
He will guide and lead you
And fulfill every need
Nothing is impossible
If you have faith enough
So if you've lost direction
Stop and just look up
2nd Chorus:
'Cause He is high and mighty
Ooh, mighty is His power, mighty is His love
He is high and mighty
He is life everlasting
Let us lift Him up
Interlude:
High and mighty
He is high and mighty
I believe, I do believe
That His love has set me free
I believe, I believe, I believe
3rd Chorus:
He is high and mighty
Oh, mighty is His power, mighty is His love
He is high and He's mighty
It's a wonderful feeling
Let us lift Him up
He said if I be lifted up
He said if I be lifted up
What did He say?
He said if I be lifted up
I'll draw all the men unto me
Let's lift him higher, higher
Higher and higher each day
Let's lift Him up
'Cause He is high and He's mighty
And He has washed my sins away

THERE IS NO MAGIC LIKE THE MAGIC OF LOVE
AND NOTHING CAN DO ALL THINGS A LOVE DOES
AND WHEN EVERYTHING IS WRONG YOUR LOVE
MAKES IT RIGHT OH WHEN DARKNESS SURROUND
ME YOUR LOVE IS MY LIFE
CHORUS
SO HIDE ME AWAY WON'T YOU HIDE MY AWAY
IN THE SHELTER OF YOUR LOVE LET ME STAY,
(LET ME STAY) IN THIS SAFETY OF YOUR SWEE LOVING ARMS
KEEP ME SAFE OH HIDE ME, HIDE ME AWAY
(HIDE ME AWAY OOH OOH) MMM MMM
LOVE CAN BRING LAUGHTER TO A FACE
WELL WITH TEARS AND LOVE CAN MAKE
SADNESS AND HURT DISAPPEAR
AND YOUR LOVE IS MY HARDEN AGAINST THE STORM
OF LIFE OH IN MY HIDING PLACE WHEN I NEED TO HIDE
REPEAT CHORUS

Halos and horns sinners and saints
Hearts that are torn between what's wrong and ain't
Just because it feels right does not make it so
So we struggle through life in horns and halos
Tempted and tried with each step we take
We stumble and slide and make our mistakes
Ask God to forgive us for all of our sins
Then we take off our horns and wear halos again
Halos and horns sinners and saints...
Halos and horns sinners and saints
We're praised or we're scorned we either run or we faint
Oh oh but life is a challenge from the day that we're born
Just trying to balance in halos and horns
It's heaven or hell halos or horns
Halos and horns sinners and saints
Hearts that are torn between what's wrong and ain't
But just because it feels right well that don't make it so
So we struggle through life in horns or halos

There is a diamond inside of me that lights up the sky of my soul
Where fell the diamond when I believed that all of the hurt was my fault
I'm opening the heart door, letting in the light
Opening the heart door and giving life to me that died
You ended up so with that person who comes home too late from the bar
I ended up so when my courage could finally walk on its own
When I finally opened the door
I'm opening the heart door, letting in the light
Opening the heart door and giving life to me that died
You ended up so with that person who comes home too late from the bar
I ended up so when my courage could finally walk on its own

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start all over with just my family by my side
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the ones who died who gave that right to me
And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land...God bless the U.S.A.
From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A.
There's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the ones who died who gave that right to me
And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land...God bless the U.S.A.
Proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the ones who died who gave that right to me
And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today

Go to Hell, go to Hell, go back where you belong Get thee behind me Satan, just leave me the Hell alone Take your wars and your politics, your lust and your greed And go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me Go to Hell, go to Hell, go back where you belong Get thee behind me Satan, just leave me alone You're a cheat, you're a liar, you're a scoundrel and a thief Go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me Go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell Go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me Oh I tried hard to conquer my fears and my doubts But everywhere I turn I see your evil doin's all about I have suffered your sorrow, your heartache and grief You keep dealing me a bad hand with a trick card up your sleeve Go to Hell, go to Hell, go back where you belong Get thee behind me Satan, just leave me alone Take all of your bad guys, your demons and flee Go to Hell in a handbasket, heaven's calling me Go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell Go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me Oh, I know I'm no angel, but I'm better than that And God is still my hero, and he can knock you flat There is nothing but sorrow in that wicked place that you dwell Take your pain and your misery and go straight to Hell Go to Hell, go to Hell, go back where you belong Get thee behind me Satan, just leave me alone Take your drugs and your alcohol, your vices and leave Go to Hell in a handbasket, just get away from me Go to Hell (go to Hell), go to Hell (go to Hell) Go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me My brothers and my sisters (ah) I'm here to tell you that Satan is real (ah) He is real and walking around amongst us trying to destroy everything that's good and beautiful (ah) He wants to break our hearts and minds (ah) Destroy our dreams and plans (ah) He wants to tear us up in little pieces, break us down and send us straight to Hell (Oh, my God) Ah-ha, you said a mouthful brother Oh, my God. Oh, my God can do anything (ah) My God can heal the sick (ah) Mend broken hearts and take our souls to heaven (ah) So Satan, listen up (ah) In God's name I rebuke you (ah) I stand up in his name, look you in the eye and laugh in your ugly face (ha, ha, ha) Go to Hell, go to Hell, go back where you belong Get thee behind me Satan, just leave me alone Take your weapons of mass destruction, terror and sleaze Go to Hell with your corruption, just get away from me Go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell Go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me Go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell, go to Hell Go to Hell in a handbasket 'cause heaven waits for me Go to Hell in a handbasket, heaven's calling me Heaven, heaven waits for me, so go to Hell Oh, my brothers and my sisters (ah) God can deliver us from Satan's evil grip Satan, listen to me, my Father in Heaven can kick your astronomical ego right back to the pits of Hell (ah) Can I get an amen on that one? Oh, hallelujah. Oh, Satan, you ol' devil you God can flatten you like a Sunday morning pancake (ah) Can I get a hallelujah on that one? Oh, ain't it so, ain't it so? Don't you love it, don't you love it? Satan, you can go to Hell

I can be right, I can be wrong
My own beliefs are in my song
The butcher, the baker, a drummer and then
Makes no difference what group I'm in
Cause I am everyday people, mmm
There is a blue one who can't accept a green one
For living with a fat one who's trying to be a skinny one
Different strokes for different folks
And so on, and so on and scooby-dooby-doo
Ooh, sha, sha
We got to live together
I am no better, and neither are you
We are the same, whatever we do
You love me, you hate me, you know me and then
You can't figure out what bag I'm in
But I am everyday people, mmm
There is a long hair that doesn't like the short hair
For being such a rich one that will not help the poor one
Different strokes for different folks
And so on and so on and scooby-dooby-doo
Ooh, sha, sha
We got to live together
There is a yellow one that won't accept a black one
That won't accept a red one that won't accept a white one
Different strokes for different folks
And so on, and so forth and scooby-dooby-doo
Ooh, sha, sha
We got to live together
Cause I am everyday people

You might wake up some morning
To the sound of something moving past your window in the wind
And if you're quick enough to rise
You'll catch the fleeting glimpse of someone's fading shadow
Out on the new horizon
You may see the floating motion of a distant pair of wings
And if the sleep has left your ears
You might hear footsteps running through an open meadow
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you
It's only me pursuing something I'm not sure of
Across my dreams, with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
You might have heard my footsteps
Echo softly in the distance through the canyons of your mind
I might have even called your name
As I ran searching after something to believe in
You might have seen me runnin'
Through the long abandonned ruins of the dreams you left behind
If you remember something there
That glided past you followed close by heavy breathing
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you
It's only me pursuing something I'm not sure of
Across my dreams, with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
Across my dreams, with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
Across my dreams, with nets of wonder

Like the weather your heart changes with each season
Springtime summer fall and winter too
Though I know I'll never understand the reason
I still wonder why each season changes you
It was springtime when I found you like the flowers
And our love grew warmer with the summer sun
In the fall I could see our love was changing
It broke my heart to see what wintertime had done
Like the weather your heart changes...
[ trumpet ]
Came the spring again you said that you were sorry
And the summer brought a golden memory
In the fall I saw your love was changing
And the winter brought the same old misery

He's got you cryin' oh he's done it again he's made a date and he didn't show
You know he's done this to you so many times when you gonna let him go
He doesn't treat you like a lover should he could be so downright cruel
Can't understand why you're hanging with him girl don't you be a fool
Go on and dump the dude you know he's got a rotten attitude
He always leaves you in a crying mood
Take my advice don't you think twice
Listen to what I'm telling you go on and dump the dude
You know that we've been friends for so many years
And I've never ever seen you this way
So torn apart how he gets to your heart with all the little games that he plays
Just give him up and let him out of your life promise me that once and for all
You're gonna tell him that it's over and done the very next time he calls
Ain't you now dump the dude...
[ sax ]
I don't know why you'd want to settle for less when you could have so much more
You know that you deserve only the best so what are you waitin' for

there's a big ole hole
tha' goes right through the sole
of this old shoe
and the water on the ground
ain't go no place it's found
so it's only go one thing left to do
(chours)
just creep on in
creep on in
and once it has begun
it won't stop until it's done
sneakin in
there's a silver moon
came a little too soon
oh for me to bear
it shines brightly on my bed
and the shadow's overhead
won't let me sleep as long as it's there
(repeat chours 2x)
there's a big ol' hole
goes right through my soul
oh and that ain't nothing new
so as long as you're around
and ain't got no place else you've found
there's only one thing left for you to do
just creep on in
creep on in
and once you have begun
don't stop until you're done
sneakin in
and once it has begun
it won't stop until it's done
sneakin in
and once it has begun
it won't stop until it's done
sneakin in
sneakin in
sneakin in
sneakin in

Just because all my dresses are just cotton hand-me-downs
This family calls me the lower class
Cause we're only poor folks on the other side of town
They won't let him walk up my path
But my mama says don't worry when they say those things about ye
You remember you're just as good as him
Just because they got that big house settin' way upon the hill
Why you don't have to look up to them
We've got chicken every Sunday and the preacher comes around
And every Saturday morning daddy takes us all to town
And we'd go to the picture show or picnics on the ground
Oh that's the lower class and I'm glad that's what I am
[ guitar ]
Cause my mama don't belong to the ladies social set
My daddy can't afford the country club
His folks look down on me and they don't let us date
Cause they think that I'm not good enough
But my mama says forgive him honey he ain't worthy of
And in anything you're too good for him
Just because they've got money and a big fine house
Well we won't take no self off of them
We've got chicken every Sunday...

Bows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I've looked at clouds that way But now they only block the sun They rain and they snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's cloud illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way that you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show And you leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take, and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love Really don't know love at all Tears and fears and feeling proud To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way Oh but now old friends they're acting strange And they shake their heads And they tell me that I've changed Well something's lost but something's gained In living every day I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life I really don't know life at all

Bobby's arms they are warm when he holds me
Bobby's arms always comfort and console me
When I'm in his arms hold tight I know everything's all right
Just as long as I'm inside Bobby's arms
Bobby's arms always welcome me inside Bobby's arms always hold me when I cry
Bobby's arms always shelter from life's storms and I feel so safe in Bobby's arms
Bobby's arms they are strong but they're tender
Bobby's arms reach to me and I surrender
When he reaches out to me I'm never out of reach
And I always want to be in Bobby's arms
Bobby's arms always welcome...

In my hometown of Blackie Kentucky he came passin' through one dark bloomy day
And I considered myself as lucky when he told me he would take me away
And though he was older it made me difference
His promise of riches was all I could see
At last I could leave the coal mines of Kentucky
And know something better than sad poverty
Blackie Kentucky you know that I miss you
But there are lotta places in the world I'd like to see
So I must take this chance to be something more than nothin'
But I'll always hold you in my memory
But I've never registed this sociable livin'
The friends that he knows they're all strangers to me
Thousands of miles from Blackie Kentucky
In a mansion with a husband that never loved me
He won't let my family and friends come to visit
Because they are country and poor he's ashamed
Oh but I'd give my luck Lord if I could just go see them
All its chance about me is my name
Blackie Kentucky oh Lord how I miss you
If I could come back home I'd never leave you anymore
I'd like to see my poor heart work in coal mine with daddy
And mama and the kids and the friends I knew before
My world is as black as the coal in Kentucky
He won't let me leave him there's no way to win
I'll take my whole life dear God please forgive me
But I've got to get back home to Blackie once again
I'd left him a note and in the morning he'll find it
It's my last request and he care to refuse me
I told him to bury me back in Blackie Kentucky
Where my family and my friends can come in visit me
Blackie Kentucky I'm comin' home to you
But different from the way you remember me before
So make a place and I lay me down to rest and I'll sleep in your arms for evermore

Big wind big wind's comin'
From daylight till dusk we've been a workin' in the dust
Pickin' cotton workin' side by side
Oh I can't forget I still remember yet the way my daddy looked at me and cried
Big wind's a comin' listen to the hummin' hurry up now be quick don't stall
You know we can't be slow take the kids and get below
If we don't hurry it'll surely get us all
I ran across the field so scared my lips was scaled
To warn my mom to storm was on its way
Now I knew I'd won the race when I'd see my mama's face
And the way she looked at me and said
Big wind's a comin'...
[ guitar ]
Oh but dad was on the cellar and by now the sky was yellow
The wind was blowin' trees were fallin'
And outside I heard him cryin' and as he lay there dyin'
It seemed I could still hear him sayin'
Big wind's a comin'...

Before you make up your mind to leave me
Before you make up your mind to walk out the door
Before you telle me that it's all over
Let me say what I have to say it won't take me all day
And if you still wanna leave don't stay for I won't try to hold you anymore
Does she really love you way that I love you
Does she treat you right even when you've done wrong
If she's woman enough to forgive you way that I'm willing to
If she ain't then don't go for I still love you so we all make mistakes I know
Give these thoughts a little time before you make up your mind
[ guitar ]
Does she really love you way that I love you
Will she treat you right even when you do wrong
If she's woman enough to forgive you way that I'm willing to
If she ain't then don't go for I still love you so we all make mistakes I know
Give these thoughts a little time before you make up your mind

Let's start by stopping long enough to talk things over
Since there's a new love burning between us
With open-minded understanding between us
Let's both feel free to talk of this new love
Let there be no deep dark secrets between us
Let's never hide behind a false disguise
Let there be no hidden feelings between us
An honest love is a love that will survive
In our love let's share a friendship between us
Always close enough to talk things out
Let's be honest with ourselves and with each other
And our love will never know mistrust or doubt
Let there be no deep dark secrets...

I've been sittin' here looking at the clock big daddy
allready you're a half hour late.
I've been pulling back the curtains, peeping out the window
wish you wouldn't make me wait
You better move it on home, boy, you better move it on home.
I've been sittin' here listening to the jukebox playing
and forgettin' where I ought to be.
Zipping on a cool one having me some good fun
Time got away from me.
I better move it on home, I better move it on home.
[CHORUS:]
Better spin them wheels and make it on back
to heaven on earth and lovers' at
like a rolling stone, you better move it on home.
[SOLO]
(bridge)
I've been here cooking you a nice hot supper
and you can't even eat it on time
heating up the meat loaf and stiring up the gravy
is kind a messing up my mind
You better move it on home boy, you better move it on home.
I've been speeding through the traffic, passing everyone
I remember what I forgot.
Stepping on the gas and driving kind of fast
hoping I wont get stopped.
Better move it on home, better move it on home.
[CHORUS:]
(2x)
[SPOKEN:]
She: Better move it on home, boy right on this time or I'm gonna shake it.
He: I'm on my way babe, but the traffic is murder
She: That's what I thought the trouble is at home, if you're not at home soon.
He: Traffic is messing up my mind

People always comin' up to me and askin'
"Dolly, what's your secret?
With all you do, your attitude
Just seems to be so good
How do you keep it?"
Well I'm not the Dalai Lama, but I'll try
To offer up a few words of advice
Chorus:
You better get to livin', givin'
Don't forget to throw in a little forgivin'
And lovin' on the way
You better get to knowin', showin'
A little bit more concerned about where you're goin'
Just a word unto the wise
You better get to livin'
A girlfriend came to my house
Started cryin' on my shoulder Sunday evening
She was spinnin' such a sad tale
I could not believe the yarn that she was weavin'
So negative the words she had to say
I said if I had a violin I'd play
I said you'd better get to livin', givin'
Be willing and forgivin'
Cause all healing has to start with you
You better stop whining, pining
Get your dreams in line
And then just shine, design, refine
Until they come true
And you better get to livin'
Your life's a wreck, your house is mess
And your wardrobe way outdated
All your plans just keep on falling through
Overweight and under paid, under appreciated
I'm no guru, but I'll tell you
This I know is true
You better get to livin', givin'
A little more thought about bein'
A little more willin' to make a better way
Don't sweat the small stuff
Keep your chin up
Just hang tough
And if it gets too rough
Fall on your knees and pray
And do that everyday
Then you'll get to livin'
The day we're born we start to die
Don't waste one minute of this life
Get to livin'
Share your dreams and share your laughter
Make some points for the great hereafter
Better start carin'
Better start sharin'
Better start tryin'
Better start smiling

Baby sister what a waste to see you in this place
I lose my mind from wailin' over you
In a barroom filled with people all higher than the steeple
But I know why you do the things you do
And I curse the man that made you what you are today
I hope he dies a thousand times a thousands ways
Your eyes are filled with tears sis let's get out of here
Cause I love you baby sister let's go home
[ steel ]
And I curse the man...

I hoped I wouldn't miss you long but I still can't believe you're gone
And I still miss you just as much as always
I hoped I'd get you off my mind it's been a long time but I find
That I still think of you as much as always
As much as always as much as always just as much as always
As much as always just as much as always
I still miss you still think of you just as much as always
As much as always just as much as always
I still want you still need you just as much as always
[ steel ]
I hoped that I'd find someone else but there's too much of you still left
And I still love you just as much as always
I hoped that I'd forget your touch but I still want it just as much
And I still need it just as much as always
As much as always...
As much as always as much as always

make me act like a fool
You treat me mean and cold and cruel
You make me do things that I hate to do
Why do you make me act like a fool
Now that you know just how much I care
you treat me mean and it ain't right nor fair
I keep holding on though I don't know what to
While you make me act like a fool
You know just how to hurt me and you often do
When we're out in public I start fightin' with you
You start trouble in private when nobody knows
Oh then you go away smellin' just like a rose
So you make me act like a fool...
[ sax ]
You know just how to hurt me and you so often do
You start flirtin' in public with somebody new
You start trouble in private when nobody knows
Oh then you go away smellin' just like a rose

Yes I see God where the mountains reach the sky
And I see God when the eagle starts to fly
I see God in a little baby's smile I see God and he makes my life worthwhile
Yes I see God when the bridegroom meets his bride
I see God in a father's loving eyes
I see God when a mother starts to cry I see God in a love that never dies
(I see God) where the people meet to pray (I see God) in the things they do and
(I see God) when the little children play
I see God and I know he's near all way

You look at me that way I know what your eyes say
Your eyes reflect love and desire
I see that you need me I need you to please me
You touch me and set me on fire
The way that you love me the way that you touch me
The way that you whisper my name
I cannot resist you each time I kiss you
Then everything goes up in flames
Baby I'm burnin' out of control baby I'm burnin' body and soul
Hot as a pistol that flamin' desire baby I'm burnin' you've got me on fire
I'm on fire
This red hot emotion puts fireworks in motion
It looks like the 4th of July
There's no use in fighting this fire you've ignited
Just stand back and watch the sparks fly
Baby I'm burnin' out of control...
Baby I'm burnin' baby I'm burnin' baby I'm burnin' baby I'm burnin'
Baby I'm burnin' out of control...

I try hard to forget you and the love I once shared with you
But my mind won't let forgetfulness come in
There's no use in pretending the hurt is just beginning
Just when I think it's ending you're on my mind again
On my mind again just like you've always been
On my mind with mem'ries I'm rememberin'
On my mind again just like you've always been
Yes I find I've got you on my mind again
Sometimes I go to places where certain things erases
All traces of your mem'ry now and then
Oh then something will remind me of the love I left behind me
Then again your mem'ry finds me and you're on my mind again
On my mind again...

Here you come again
Just when I'm about to get myself together
You waltz right in the door, just like you've done before
And wrap my heart 'round your little finger
Here you come again
Just when I'm about to make it work without you
You look into my eyes and light those dreamy eyes
And pretty soon I'm wonderin' how I came to doubt you
All you gotta do is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind an' fillin' up my senses
Here you come again
Lookin' better than a body has a right to
An' shakin' me up so, that all I really know
Is here you come again an' here I go
All you gotta do is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind an' fillin' up my senses
Here you come again
Lookin' better than a body has a right to
An' shakin' me up so, that all I really know
Is here you come again an' here I go
Here I go
An' here I go
An' here I go
Here you come again
An' here I go
Here I go
An' here I go

I got in a little trouble at the county seat
Lord they put me in the jailhouse for loafing on the street
When the judge said guity he made his point
He said forty five dollars or thirty days in the joint
That'll be cash on the barrelhead hon
You can make your choice you're twenty one
No money down no credit plan
No time to chase you cause I'm a busy man
[ mandolin - dobro ]
Found a telephone number on a laundry slip
I had a good hearted jailer with a six gun hip
He let me call long distance she said number please
Just as soon as I told her she shouted back at me
Said that'll be cash on the barrelhead hon
Not parting out head but the entire sum
No money down no credit line
Cause a little bird tells me you're a travelling kind
[ fiddle ]
Thirty days in the jailhouse four days on the road
I was feeling mighty hungry my feet a heavy load
I saw a greyhound coming stuck up my thumb
As soon as I was seated the driver caught my arm
That'll be cash on the barrelhead hon
This old grey dog is paid to run
When the engine stops and the wheels will roll
Give me cash on the barrelhead I'll take you down the road

Here I sit all alone, thinkin bout what I should have known.
You made me think that I could need you.
You weaved your magic spell and I believed you.
Lookin back on you and me, promises that will never be.
I truly thought we were lovers,
but now I find that I'm just like all the others.
Heartbreaker, wish that I had seen that love was blind,
sweet little love maker, takin my heart and leave me behind.
Heartbreaker couldn't you be,
just a little more kind to me..
Played with fire, felt its burn,
I would have thought that I would have learned.
I melted every time you kissed me.
every time you'd leave I thought that you would miss me
Heartbreaker, wish that I had seen that love was blind,
sweet little love maker, takin my heart and leave me behind.
Heartbreaker couldn't you be,

I really got the feeling that I'll love you for a long long time
I felt it from the moment we met you didn't ask me my sign
I love my daddy but it really don't matter what my daddy might say
I really got the feeling that I'll Iove you till my dying day
You're a gentleman and a gentleman is gettin' mighty hard to find these days
And you're a tender man and you're man enough to show your love in tender ways
I really got the feeling that I'll love you...
I love those silly things you do
You make me feel once more like an innocent child or two
I really got the feeling that I'll love you...
I really got the feeling got the feeling
I really got the feeling got the feeling

It's Saturday night and it's a perfect night for dancing
I've had my makeup off and on all day
But it's gotta be right for a night of sweet romancing
And I've combed my hair at least a thousand ways
Mirror mirror don't you tell a soul of
How I smiled and talked all day to you
And how I practiced every step I know of
But tonight's the night and I'm a dancing fool
It's a sure thing when the sun goes down this evening
It's a sure thing to be out on the dancing floor
It's a sure thing I'll be the last one leaving
It's a sure thing gonna dance till I can't no more
I could've had a date but I thought I'd take my chances
I'm gonna dance with a different guy to every song
Then I'm a gonna wait till the right one strikes my fancy
Then he's gonna be the one to dance me home
It's a sure thing when the sun goes down this evening...

He came to me like a bright idea
Shining like the sun
And the way his eyes burned into mine
I knew he must be the one
Oh, he drew me in like a magnet does
So I couldn't pull away
But the kind of lovin' that I gave to him
I'm not ashamed to say
1st Chorus:
Oh, as soon as I touched him
Soon as I touched him
I felt like a woman
And the feelin' made me close my eyes
I was born again
An' I heard myself cryin'
Like a new born baby cries
He told me what I meant to him
Swore that I was sent to him
All my lovin' went to him
Now he's gone, oh, he's gone
Now I hide myself from the light of day
So no one else can see
A part of him that I can't forget
That's growin' deep inside of me
2nd Chorus:
Oh, as soon as I touched him
Soon as I touched him
I felt like a woman
And the feelin' made me close my eyes
I was born again
An' I heard myself cryin'

In the airport lounge he sat with his cane and durby hat
The grandest man that I had ever seen
Outside the heavy rains had grounded all the planes
So I asked him if he'd like some company
In my rhinestone studded suit and my cowgirl high heel boots
I must have been a site for him to see
But he said pull up a chair as I fumble with my hair
A more unlikely pair you'll never see
I was Mogon David wine he was Chevly fifty-nine
But there we sat the cowgirl and the dandy
He was ski resorts in Aspen and summers in Paris
I was Grand Ole Opry Nashville Tennessee
The cowgirl and the dandy as different as could be
But it seemed so right that rainy night in Tennessee
Then somewhere in between his Harvey's Bristol cream
And the beer that I kept sippin' at his table
We somehow came together for a night of stormy wheater
Now there's a little bit of class in this old cabin
And there's a little bit of country in the dandy
The cowgirl and the dandy...
He was ski resorts in Aspen...

Today as I was walking
In the fields just down the way
I sat down on a fallen log
To pass the time away
And as I looked around me
The more that I did look
the more I realize that I am viewing
God's coloring book
I saw a golden ray of sunlight
A silver drop of dew
A soft, white floating cloud
Sailing cross the sky 'a blue
A yellow dandelion
Pretty evergreen
And some red and orange flowers
Growing wild along the stream
And the more I look around me
And the more that I do look
The more I realize that I am viewing
God's coloring book
The greyness in an old man's hair
The pink in baby's cheeks
The blackness in a stormy sky
The brown in fallen leaves
And the multicolored rainbow
Stretched out across the sky
And the purple haze at sunset
Just before the night
And the more I look around me
And the more that I do look
The more I realize that I am viewing
God's coloring book
Then I turn my face toward the sky
And say a silent prayer
Though God doesn't speak to me
I see him everywhere
He is all around me
He's everywhere I look
And each new day is but a new page
In God's coloring book
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Each new day is but a new page
In God's coloring book

If you've been wonderin' what I'm gonna do
While you are sleepin', am I sleepin', too
Well I just sittin' here lovin' you
Close my eyes an' lovin' you
I'm just sittin' back, sittin' here lovin' you
An' I have been wonderin' just what I would do
If I weren't sleepin', had I not found you
Well I'd be outside findin' you
I'd be walkin' on the avenue findin' you
Well, I'm just sittin' back, sittin' here lovin' you
Now the reason that you never see me runnin' 'round
Fingers on my forehead couldn't calm me down
An' he can't even get me up and on my feet
When I've got to take care of some business on the street
I have been walkin' all my streets alone
But I won't keep walkin' to keep from goin' home
Couldn't quite barely concieve of you
Aw, an' I'm just sittin' back, sittin' here lovin' you
If you've been wonderin' what I'm gonna do
While you are sleepin', am I sleepin', too
Well I just sittin' here lovin' you
I just close my eyes an' lovin' you

Joy to the world the Lord is come let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
Joy to the earth the Savior reigns let men their songs employ
While fields and floods rocks hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy repeat the sounding joy
Repeat repeat the sounding joy
Joy to the world...
He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nation prove
The glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love and wonders of his love
And wonders wonders of his love

Hey kids now I know you all know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen
But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all
(Rudolph) that's right Rudolph
He was the one with the big red nose that everyone make fun of
Everyone there is except Santa
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it why you would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names
They'd never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games
Until one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say
Hey Rudolph with your nose so bright won't you guide my sleigh tonight
Then how the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer you'll go down in history
[ fiddle - mandolin ]
Then one foggy Christmas Eve...
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer...

Oh! You better watch out,
you better not cry,
you better not pout,
I'm telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He's making a list,
He's checking it twice,
gonna find out who's naughty or nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He sees you when you're sleeping,
he knows when you're awake.
He knows when you've been bad or good,
so be good for goodness sake!
So...You better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm Telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Little tin horns, little toy drums.
Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo,
Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
The kids in Girl and boy land
will have a jubilee.
They're gonna build a toy land town
all around the Christmas tree.
Ohh....You better watch out, you better not cry.
You better not pout, I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Please help me, I抦 falling
In love with you
Close the door to temptation
Don抰 let me walk through
Turn away from me, darling
I抦 begging you to
Please help me, I抦 falling
In love with you
I belong to another
Whose arms have grown cold
But I promised forever
To have and to hold
I can never be free, dear
But when I抦 with you
I know that I抦 losing
The will to be true
Please help me, I抦 falling
And that would be sin
Close the door to temptation
Don抰 let me walk in
For I mustn抰 want you
But, darling, I do
Please help me, I抦 falling
In love with you

Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
You say our love is over that you have found another
And you say you're going away
Leave me tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
You've hurt me enough today I can't believe the words you say
But I must accept the fact you won't be coming back
Oh stay stay just one more day loneliness isn't far away
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today

I am ready oh my children when Jesus knocks at my door
I'll be there come morning don't weep for me I'll be with my Lord
There's my Bible on the table read it to me once more
I can hear god's heavenly angels singing me on through heaven's door
Hallelujah Lord I am ready no more sorrow hallelujah yes
I am ready I am ready I am ready to go
Oh hosanna take my hand now lead me to the promised land now
I am ready I am ready hallelujah I am ready to go
Oh hosanna I am ready to go
I can hear God's heavenly angels singing me on through heaven's door

Nothing new nothing different nothing better nothing more
Nothing else to give you I didn't give before
I gave my love completely my heart was always yours
It wouldn't do I still lost you
You want to give it one chance don't know why we should
We'd never get that far again or make the love that good
We had our chance we blew it and I'll never understand
Careless fools I still lost you
You want to fan the flames of love stir up passion's fire
Conjure up familiar lusts stir up past desires
What we had then we don't have now and I would just compare
I refuse I still lost you
Too late for starting over it hardly ever works
Too many missing pieces too much water too much hurt
I already lost you once and that makes matters worse
What's the use I still lost you
Oh you want to fan the flames of love...

At my door the leaves are falling the cold wild wind will come
Sweethearts walk by together and I still miss someone
I go out to a party and look for a little fun
But I find a darkened corner cause I still miss someone
Though I never got over those blue eyes I see them everywehere
I miss those arms that held me when all the love was there
[ dobro ]
Oh I never got over those blue eyes...
And I wonder if he's sorry for leaving what we'd begun

You come to me with teardrops in your eyes
Expecting me to listen to your lies
You want me to forget and to forgive
Enough, enough, this ain't no way to live
I know you wonder why I'd leave like this
After all the hurt I've put up with
This is the last time, this is the last straw
Too late, too late now it's your time to crawl
Chorus:
She's just the straw that broke the camel's heart
It's not her fault, it's yours we fell apart
No more, I'm done, I want a brand new start
(It's) She's just the straw that broke the camel's heart
I've been grasping at straws for much too long
This ain't the first time you have done me wrong
This time you drew the short end of the straw
The game is over, you have lost it all
Repeat Chorus

I've tried and I've tried for so long to please you
Gave you every bit of my time
Gave you everything I could possibly give you
My body, my heart, and my mind
I turned my family and good friends against me
Listened to my own heart break
And I did it all in the name of love
Gave up myself for your sake
And you never cared about me
You only hurt and deceive
I realize after all of these years
That you ain't worth the salt in my tears
You've cheated, you've lied and you've hurt me
Over and over again
You promised to love me forever
But forever reached a bitter sweet end
Been blinded by love to your actions
But at last I can see my way clear
I've cried and I've tried, and I've tried and I've cried
But you, you've never shed one tear
'Cause you never cared about me
You only hurt and deceive
I realize after all of these years
That you ain't worth the salt in my tears
You ain't worth, you ain't worth the salt in my tears
Treated like dirt, I'm hurt, I ain't hangin' 'round here
You've left me crying, left me crying for years
But you ain't worth the salt in my tears
You never cared about me
You only hurt and decieve
I realize after all of these years
That you ain't worth the salt in my tears

I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows
And I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows
I believe for everyone who goes astray
Someone will come to show the way
Yes I believe, Oh I believe
I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe
I believe

Sittin' on the front porch on a summer afternoon
In a straightback chair on two legs leaned against the wall
Watch the kids a playin' with June bugs on a string
And chase the glowin' fireflies when evening shadows fall
In my Tennessee mountain home life is as peaceful as a baby's sigh
In my Tennessee mountain home crickets are singing in the fields near by
And honeysuckle vines clings to the fence along the lane
Their fragrance makes the summer wind so sweet
And on a distant hilltop an eagle spreads its wings
And a songbird on a fencepost sings a melody
In my Tennessee mountain home...
[ fiddle ]
Walking home from church on Sunday with the one you love
Just laughing talking making future plans
And when yiz see folks ain't lookin' you might steal a kiss or two
While sittin' in the porchswing holding hands

Coal miners, old and young, dirty and dusty coveralls
Silver lunch can in hand
Going down the rake, father and son
Carrying on that age old tradition
You see they are working men
CHORUS
It's a working man I am and I've been down underground
And I swear by God if I ever see the sun
Over any length of time, I can hold it in my mind
Then I will never again go down underground
At the age of sixteen years, he quarreled with his
peers
And he swears there will never be another on
In the dark recess of the mine, where you age before
your time
And the coal dust lies heavy on your lungs
REPEAT CHORUS
At the age of sixty-four, if he lives that long, he'll
greet you at the door
And he'll gently lead you by the arm
In the dark recess of the mine, he can take you back in
time
Tell you of the hardships that were there
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE

We might have slept in a rail yard or camped by the
river bank
We fed ourselves from the fruit of the land
And quenched our thirst with rain
We never did allow no roots to grow beneath our feet
Life just had no pattern for Gypsy Joe and me
All we had was each other and the rags upon our back
The closest thing to a home we new was some abandoned
shack
But we had all we needed and the rest we didn't need
Life was free and simple for Gypsy Joe and me
Now Gypsy was my little dog, I found by the road in a
ditch
And so I named him Gypsy, cause that name just seemed
to fit
Oh and Joe he was my man, the flower of my soul
Thou he never said he loved me, I just always seemed to
know
While standing by the highway, thumbin' for a ride
The speeding wheels of a passing car, took Gypsy's life
I lost him where I found him and his loss was misery
Now there's no more Gypsy, there's just Joe and me
Well the winter came and the snow did fall
And the night was cold and still
And the rags we wore were not enough
And Joe he caught the chill
And he told me how he loved me
And in my arms he went to sleep
Now there's no more Gypsy, no more Joe, there's just me
While standin' here on the edge of this bridge
Lookin' down I see
The face of Joe and Gypsy, lookin' back at me
And somewhere in the distance I can hear them callin'
Tonight we'll be together again

The bright lights of the city are a pretty site to see
Perhaps they're extra pretty to a country girl like me
Temptation waits at every turn and it won't let me be
So mama when you pray tonight
Say a special prayer for me
I miss your tender good-night kiss of love and understanding
The good-night kisses I get now are cruel and so demanding
So mama when you pray tonight
And while you're on your knees
Mama say a special prayer for me
The nights get cold and lonely
When you're faraway from home
And lonely makes it easy for a good girl to go wrong
Evil eyes search through the night for lonely girls like me
So mama when you pray tonight
Say a special prayer for me
I miss your tender good-night kiss of love and understanding
These good-night kisses I get now are cruel and so demanding
So mama when you pray tonight
And while you're on your knees

Can't say we're lovers, can't say we're friends
Don't even know if I'll see you again
But against your warm body I felt so alive
And you got me over a heartache tonight
My heart was broken, my hurt was deep
I had lost something I wanted to keep
Lookin' for comfort when you caught my eye
And you got me over a heartache tonight
Chorus:
Sweet conversation, a drink and a dance
Led to an evening of making romance
And I don't even care if it's wrong or it's right
'Cause you got me over a heartache tonight
2nd Chorus:
Yes, you got me over a heartache tonight
Stirring up passion brought me back to life
Oh, and it may not last, but who know it just might
But you got me over a heartache tonight

I know there's times when you must wonder
If my love is true, and I'm satisfied
I wish I knew a way to show you
I'm forever yours for the rest of my life
Chorus:
I cross my heart and hope to die
I'll always be here by your side
My love grows stronger as the time goes by
Cross my heart and hope to die
And all those times we're not together
You're in my heart and you're on my mind
You're like a part of me that's missing
I cross my heart and hope to die
Chorus:
I cross my heart and hope to die
I'll always be here by your side
My love grows stronger as the time goes by
Cross my heart and hope to die
Repeat Chorus
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I cross my heart and hope to die

I'm not the kind of girl that married dear dad
I don't bake apple pies and cookies from scratch
I'm not even handy with a needle or thread
But you'll never go hungry and I'll make your bed
I'll make your bed a place you can't wait to go
Softer than feathers and as sweet as a rose
Smooth satin pillows I will fluff for your head
And you'll want for nothin' and I'll make your bed
I'll love you to sleep at night, wake you with a kiss
Things that I can't do, I swear you won't miss
I promised forever on the day that we meet
That's love you truly and
I'll make your bed
Do-do-do-do-do-do, de-de-de-oh-h
Do-do-do-do-do-do, de-de-de ah
Do-do-do-do-do-do, de-de-de-oh-h
I'll love you truly and I'll make your bed
I'll clothe you in dreams or I will feed you with love
Show you a magic life that few have dreamed of
I know this can be the love you'll never regret
'Cause I'm your forever and I'll make your bed
I'll make your bed a place you can't wait to go
Softer than feathers and as sweet as a rose
Smooth satin pillows I will fluff for your head
And I'll love you truly and
I'll make your bed
I'll love you to sleep at night, wake you with a kiss
Things that I can't do, I swear you won't miss
Forever and always I will prove what I said
And love you a lifetime and
I'll make your bed
And you'll want for nothing and I'll make your bed
Do-do-do-do-do-do, dum-de-de oh-h
De-de-de-de-de-de, do-do-do ah
Do-do-do-do-do-do, de-de-de oh
I'll love you truly and I'll make your bed
Do-do-do-do-do-do, da-de-de-de-oh-h
De-de-da-de-de, dum-de-de-ah
De-de-da-de, de-dum de-de-oh

When you love somebody with all your heart and soul
And you want to keep them with you, but you know they want to go
What do you do, what do you say
When you know they want to leave
As bad as you want them to stay
And there's nothing quite as sad as a one-sided love
When one doesn't care at all and the other cares too much
It's a sad situation, I must say
When you know they want to leave
As bad as you want them to stay
You know how much I love you
But I know you don't love me
And I know it's just a matter of time before you leave
But I do, I stand aside and just let you walk away
But I know you want to leave
As bad as I want you to stay
And there's nothing quite as sad as a one-sided love
When one doesn't love at all and the other loves too much
It's a sad situation I must say
When someone wants to leave as bad as you want them to stay
Oh, it's a sad situation I must say

Saw you turning down Main Street in your big black fancy car
You were dressed up fit to kill with a pretty girl on your arm
You spun around and you headed up town where the neon lights all shine
Left me choking in a cloud of dust you never pay me no mind
You're livin' in the fast lane I guess I'm just too slow
I never wore silk or fancy furs just plain ole calico
I'll never be a fast lane lover and they're the only kind you take up town
I am just a country road that you keep turning down
If you ever hit a dead end street if it's love that you're looking for
You can always turn around beat a path right to my door
Do I have to draw you a map you seem to know your way around
So when you're tired of spinning your wheels baby we can go to town
We're livin' in the fast lane...
[ guitar - steel ]
I'll never be a fast lane lover...
I am just a country road that you keep turning down

The truth is too painful
This moment too real
Saying good-bye
But loving you still
Too late to start over
We've tried that before
And I just don't have it in me
To try anymore
Chorus:
But I know I'll miss you
And I know I'll cry
I know you loved me
And I know you've tried
It's the hardest thing
I'll ever do in my life
But I know no good way
Of saying good-bye
2nd Chorus:
I know I'll miss you
And I know I'll cry
I know you loved me
And I know I'll ask why
I know I'll have moments
When I'll want to die
But I know no good way
Of saying good-bye
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And the longest night
I'll ever spend will be tonight

You may not know it I don't always show it
You're so important to me
So much that we've shared you've always been there
I hope you always will be
Cause you are something special ooh wee
Yes you are something special to me
When I'm around you the love that surrounds you
Brings comfort and warmth to my heart
A God given treasure you give me such pleasure
You are a true work of art
Yes you are something special yes indeed
Yes you are something special to me
You're the wind neath my wings like the song that they sing
But there's so many things that you are
An angel in my life you are the sunlight
And you hung the moon and the stars
Yes you're special
[ guitar ]
Yes you are something ooh wee
Yes you are something special yes indeed
Yes you are something special to me
You'e something special you'e something special to me

He's got a way of walkin'
He's got a way of talkin'
A way to fascinate me all the time
And he's got a way with women
A way to keep my head a swimmin'
He's got away too many times
Chorus:
Ooh, speakin' of the devil
Well, here he comes now
Lookin' like an angel
Got my defenses down
He's got me dreamin'
Got me schemin'
Ooh, speakin' of the devil
He is drivin' me wild
With that wicked little grin
And that fire in his eyes
He's got me dreamin'
Got me steamin'
Ooh, speakin' of the devil
It feels mighty close to heaven
And I'd go through hell to make him mine
He's got his spell upon me
Got to be his one and only
Burning with passion and desire
Ooh, I'm caught up in all his magic
It surely would be tragic
To never share the heat
From all this fire
Repeat Chorus Twice
Speakin' of the devil
Speakin' of the devil

Maybe because it's too good to be true maybe because I want it so much
Maybe I fear you don't really mean it for I feel I'm never enough
But I want you more than I ever wanted anything I can recall
But something inside keeps saying you'll hurt me do I dare to trust it at all
Teach me to trust darling you must or else I'll go out of my mind
When I'm not near you I always fear you have somebody else on the line
Is it a fear or is it a knowing a jealousy born out of truth
Cause I watch you flirt and it's how you embrace them
With your eyes that say I could lose
Teach me to trust make me feel loved tell me I've no need to fear
Just make me feel safe whatever it takes tell me what I need to hear
Cause I need to feel important and special your cherished and only true love
And sometimes I think I'll die from this feeling if you don't teach me to trust

There's a wreath on the door she don't live here no more
As of today she flew home
And we all gathered here in sorrow and tears
It won't be the same with her gone
There's a place on the hill that's peaceful and still
Where she'll sleep beside daddy again
The ole family tree is shedding its leaves
But we'll all met in heaven again
Oh she's an angel let her fly let her fly
She's gone home to glory to her home in the sky
When God sees her coming heaven's choir will smile
And say oh she's an angel let her fly let her fly
Oh she's an angel let her fly
She used to rock me when i was a child
Sing Rock of Ages and In the Sweet By and By
Her life wasn't easy oh but how hard she tried
You know she's an angel Lord so let her fly
Oh she's an angel let her fly let her fly...

Well I dreamed I saw the Knights in armor coming
Saying something about a queen
There were peasants singing and drummers drumming
And the archer split the tree
There was a fanfare blowing to the sun
There was floating on the breeze
Look at mother nature on the run
In the twenthty century
Look at mother nature on the run
In the twenthy century
I was lying in a burned out basement
With the full moon in my eyes
I was hoping for replacement
When the sun brust through the sky
There was a band playing in my head
And I felt like I could cry
I was thinking about what a friend had said
I was hoping it was a lie
Thinking about what a friend had said
I was hoping it was a lie
I dreamed I saw the silver spaceships flyin'
In the yellow haze of the sun
There were childeren crying and colors flying
All around the chosen ones
All in a dream,all in a dream, the loading had begun
Flying mother nature's silver seed to a new home in the sun
Flying mother nature's silver seed to a new home

My baby makes me proud Lord don't he make me proud
He never makes a scene by hanging all over me in a crowd
Cause people like to talk Lord don't they love to talk
But when they turn out the lights I know he'll be leaving with me
And when we get behind closed doors
Then we let our hair hang down
And he makes me glad I'm a girl
Oh no one knows what goes behind closed doors
[ piano ]
My baby makes me smile Lord don't he make me smile
I'm never far away or too tired to say I want to
I'm purring like a kitten when he's out in public with me
But when they turn out the lights he brings out the tiger in me
And when we get behind closed doors
We can let our hair hang down
And he makes me glad that he's my man
Oh and no one knows what goes behind closed doors

I'm tempted my darlin' to steal you away
Don't let me cross over, stay out of my way
'Cause you know that I love you and I'm not the stealin' kind
But I'm faced with heartache here at love's cheating line
Chorus:
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
You belong to another and can never be mine
I know one step closer would be heaven divine
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
I've tried to forget you but what else can I do
When your eyes keep saying that you want me too
And I know if I lose you not a dream will I have left
I don't want to cheat dear, but I can't help myself
Repeat Chorus
Tag:

Love it's not I who didn't try
Hard enough, hard enough
And this is why I'm saying goodbye
I've had enough, I've had enough
Love you don't see
The pain in me
That's plain enough, plain enough
You're never here to catch the tears
I cried for us, I cried for us
I'll take my share but I'll be fair
There's not much stuff
Easy enough
And if you choose I'll break the news
This part is tough, so very tough
I've tried and tried to put aside
The time to talk, but without luck
So I'll just pin this note within your coat
And leave the garden gate unlocked
And this is why I'm saying goodbye

Oh have you seen my dear companion
For he was all this world to me
I hear he's gone to come far country
And that he cares no more for me
I wish I were a swallow flying
I'd fly to a high and lonesome place
I'd join the wild birds in their crying
Thinking of you and your sweet face
Oh have you seen my dear companion
For he was all this world to me
But now the stars have turned against me
And he cares no more for me
Oh when the dark is on the mountain
And all the world has gone to sleep
I will go down to the cold waters
And there I'll lay me down and weep
Oh have you seen my dear companion

There's a little rosewood casket
Resting on a marble stand
With a packet of old love letters
Written by my true love's hand
Go and bring them to me, sister
Read them o'er for me tonight
I have often tried by could not
For the tears that filled my eyes
When I'm dead and in my casket
When I gently fall asleep
Fall asleep to wake in heaven
Dearest sister do not weep
Take his letters and his locket
Place them gently on my heart
But this golden ring that he gave me
From my finger never part

Oh, the pain of loving you
Oh, the misery I go through
Never knowing what to do
Oh, the pain of loving you
You just can't stand to see me happy
Seems you hurt me all you can
Still I go on loving you
But I never understand
Chorus:
To love and hate at the same time
The line between the two is fine
The two have bound me heart and soul
So strong that I can't let you go

Chorus:
Those memories of you still haunt me
Every night when I lay down
I'll always love you my little darling
Until the day they lay me down
In dreams of you my body trembles
I wake up and call your name
But you're not there, and I'm so lonesome
Without your love I'd go insane
Repeat Chorus
I close my eyes and you're there with me
Your kiss I feel, your face I see
It's not your lips now that drive me crazy
It's just your haunting memory
Repeat Chorus
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Now I don't hardly know her
But I think I could love her
Crimson and clover
Well if she come walkin' over
Now I been waitin' to show her
Crimson and clover
Over and over
Yeah
My mind's such a sweet thing
I wanna do everything
What a beautiful feeling
Crimson and clover
Over and over
[Instrumental break]
Crimson and clover, over and over

Watching the long faces
Riding this run down track
And the lost places
From a dream that never brings them back
And the sad truth is
Nothing but a cold hard fact
Chorus:
I'm riding the blue train
Over the miles yet to cover
A ghost in a hurry to fade
I'm taking it one way to nowhere
Afraid you might be there
To find me inside this blue train
Counting the burned bridges
Trailing this rusted wreck
As our back pages
Scatter in the dust we left
Like a pearl necklace
Falling from around my neck
Repeat Chorus
Away down the low road
A ticket to an empty room
A rendezvous unknown

Trouble, we have known trouble
In our struggle just to get by
Many times the burden's been heavy
Still we carried on side by side
Chorus:
And when we're gone long gone
The only thing that will have mattered
Is the love that we shared
And the way that we cared
When we're gone, long gone
And when we're walking together in glory
Hand in hand through eternity
It's the love that will be remembered
Not wealth, not poverty

It's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from letting it show
Yeah it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from telling you so
I wasn't looking for love when I found you
Just someone to be with and have a good time
But I get these strange funny feelings around you
When you're not with me, you're still on my mind
And it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from letting it show
Yeah it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from telling you so
I had intended to wait for a long time
I thought that love would just mess up my plans
'Cause I had big plans for a bright shining future
Could this be my future that's holding my hand
And it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from letting it show
Yeah it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from telling you so
I need to tell you how I feel about you
But I'm so afraid that you don't feel the same
But if I don't tell you how I feel about you
I just might lose you, can I take that chance
And it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you
All I can do to keep from letting it show
Yeah it's all I can do to keep from falling in love with you

A broken heart like a broken wing it must have its time to mend
I am like a crippled bird in hopes one day to fly again
I loved you so I was faithful I cared more than words could say
But love is cruel and life is hateful now you've gone and flown away
Oh to die 'twould be a pleasure slow to heel but quick to cry
Fragile as a sparrow's feather crippled bird too blue to fly
Oh the loss is cold and shameful and the grief so deep and sharp
And there is nothing quite as painful as a true blue broken heart
Oh to die 'twould be a pleasure...

Cry, cry darlin' that's what I'll do
If you should leave me with the blues
Cry, cry darlin' that's what I'll do
If you're the one that I should lose
For me there will be no moonlight
If ever we should part
Cry, cry darlin' that's all I'll do
'Cause you're the one that's in my heart
Cry, cry darlin' my eyes would cry
And never dry if you should go
Cry, cry darlin' when shadows creep
I'll just weep all night I know
You know how much I'd miss you
If ever we should part
Cry, cry darlin' that's all I'll do
'Cause you're the one that's in my heart
Oh, cry, cry darlin' that's all I'll do

Our Little boy is four years old
And he's quite a little man
So we spell out the words
We don't want him to understand
Like T-O-Y, or maybe S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E
But the words we're hiding from him now
Tears the heart right out of me
Chorus:
Our D-I-V-O-R-C-E becomes final today
Me and little J-O-E will be going away
I love you both and this will be
Pure H-E-double-L for me
Oh, I wish that we could stop this D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Watch him smile
He thinks it's Christmas
Or his fifth birthday
And he thinks C-U-S-T-O-D-Y
Spells fun, or play
I spell out all the hurtin' words
And I turn my head when I speak
Cause I can't spell away this hurt
That's dripping down my cheek

Well good morning Captain
Good morning to you Sir
Hey hey yeah
Do you need another mule skinner
Down on your new mud run
Hey hey yeah
Yodel-a-ee-he-he
He-he-he-he-he-he
Well I'm a lady mule skinner
From down old Tennessee way
Hey hey I come from Tennessee
I can make any mule listen
Or I won't accept your pay
Hey hey I won't take your pay
Yodel-a-ee-he-he
He-he-he-he-he-he
Well hey hey little waterboy
Won't you bring your water 'round
Hey hey
If you don't like your job
Well you can throw your bucket down
Throw it down boy, throw it down
Yodel-a-ee-he-he
He-he-he-he-he-he
Well I've been working down in Georgia
At a greasy spoon caf?
Hey that lovely joint
Just to let a no good man
Call every cent of my pay
Hey hey and I'm sick of it
And wanna be a mule skinner
Yodel-a-ee-he-he
He-he-he-he-he-he
Yodel-a-ee-he-he
He-he-he-he-he-he

Daddy I feel that I must talk to you are you sure this is what you want to do
No it's not for us kids that I beg you to stay
Please don't just walk out on mama this way
She's mothered your children she's spent her whole life
Trying to be a good mother and wife
And she's stood by you when the rest let you down
Daddy how can you walk out on her now
I'm your oldest daughter my age twenty-three
Your new love is even younger than me
She's young and she's pretty her hands soft as dew
While mama's are withered from working for you
Mom's not young anymore like your new love
But your new love won't love you like my mama does
You've taken her best years so don't leave her now
Please daddy say that you won't let her down
I'm your oldest daughter...

I REMEMBER WHEN MY DADDY WORKED ALL DAY
FOR JUST A DOLLAR AND HE NEVER SAVED A PENNY
BUT AT LEAST THE BILLS WERE PAYED
I NEVER SEEN A MAN WORKED HALF AS HARD
AND COME HOME HALF A TIRED THEN GIVE THE
LORD A TIP OF ALL HE MADED
CHORUS:
DADDY SAID I'M MAKING PAYMENT ON THE MANSION
AND SO MANY TIME HE TOLD ME THIS OLD WORLD
IS NOT HOME AND HE TOLD HE BEEN PROMISE HE RECEIVE
A FAIR REWARD DADDY DID THE BEST HE COULD
AND LEFT THE REST UP TO THE LORD
NOW I NEVER SEEN A MAN THAT HAD NO REASON FOR
COMPLAINING BUT HE SMILE AT ME EXPLAINING
HOW HE NEVER WALKED ALONE
WHEN THEY CALLED ME TO HIS DEATH BED I REMEMBER
HOW MY DADDY JUST LOOKED UP AND SMILE AND SAID I'M
GOING HOME
REPEAT CHORUS.
INSTRUMENTAL
SEEN MY DADDY LEFT THIS WORLD FOR ONE MUCH BETTER
I'VE BEEN WATCHING PEOPLE WORRYING MORE AND WORKING
FOR THINGS THEY CAN FORD
IN A WORLD THAT FILLED WITH PROBLEMS NO ONE
EVER FOUND THE ANSWERS TO THE THINGS MY DADDY
LEFT UP TO THE LORD

Nobody believes that I really care for you
They don't think my heart is true I don't think you agree
You know I'm a lifetime guarantee
So if they ask you what you mean to me
Don't call it love heaven's above we got a better thing baby
Don't call it love that ain't enough just tell 'em you're my everything
Nobody believes we got something they ain't got
They never seen a fire this hot they never got that far
We're burning as brighter as any star
So if they ask you what the feelings are
Don't call it love heaven's above...
Feels so good holding tight loving you through the night
Oh and they can call it what they like but they ain't got it right
[ sax ]

You can dance
Every dance with the girl who gives you the eye
Let her hold you tight
You can smile
Every smile for the girl who'd like to treat you right
'Neath the pale moonlight
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in who's arms you're gonna be
Oh, darlin' save the last dance for me
Oh I know
That the music's fine like sparklin' wine
Go and have your fun
Dance and sing
But while we're apart, don't give your heart to anyone
Baby don't you know I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I'll never ever let you go
Oh, I love you so much
And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in who's arms you're gonna be
Oh, darlin', save the last dance for me
You can dance
Go and carry on till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If she asks
If you're all alone, can she take you home
You must tell her no
And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in who's arms you're gonna be
Oh, darlin', save the last dance for me
And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in who's arms you're gonna be

Daddy was an old time preacher man
He preached the word of God throughout the land
He preached so plain a child could understand
Yes daddy was an old time preacher man
He told the people of the need to pray
He talked about God's wrath on Judgement Day
He preached about that great eternity
He preached hell so hot that you could feel the heat
Daddy was an old time preacher man
And Leona would get up to testify
As we'd sing in the sweet by and by
Then we'd sing I'm on my way to Canaan's Land
Yes daddy was an old time preacher man
Revivals and camps meetin's went for weeks
Folks came from all around to hear him preach
Daddy said if one is saved it's worth it all
But the aisles were always filled to altar call
Daddy was an old time preacher man...
Daddy worked for God but asked no pay
For he believed that God provides away
We never had a lot but we got by
I guess it's cause the Lord was on my daddy's side
Yes daddy was an old time preacher man
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
I'm on my way to Canaan's Land yes daddy was an old time preacher man
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore

As I look around the little house we were so happy in
I think of all the happy times we'll never see again
Then I break down and start to cry the children ask what for
I can't find a way to tell them that daddy won't be home anymore
Each night before they go to sleep they fold their little hands
And say a prayer for daddy fighting in that far off land
So tonight I'll help them say their prayers like I've always done before
God give me courage to tell them that daddy won't be home anymore
But honey as for me there'll never be another man
And I'll bring our children up the best way that I can
You died for what you thought was right that much I know for sure
But the children just can't understand why daddy won't be home anymore

Well this big city life is gettin' me down there's just too many people around
There's dirt in the air and crime in the street high rise buildings and cold concrete
This rat race sure enough takes a toll I wanna run off to my fishin' hole
Take me back take me back take me back to the country
Take me back take me back take me back to the country
Where the stars at night outshine those city lights
Take me back to the country
Where the eagles fly and the treetops touch the sky
Take me back to the country
This traffic jam is a making me mad I miss the simple life I had
Peace and quiet running free I wanna go home to my family
I'm sick of the clock sick of the phone out in the country my time's my own
Take me back take me back to the country take me back to the country
Where the stars at night outshine...
To the country oh take me boy
[ guitar ]

I've been around for you been up and down for you
But I just can't get any relief
I swallowed my pride for you I've lived and lied for you
But you still make me feel like a thief
You've got me stealing your love away cause you never give it
Peeling the years away and we can't relive it
I make you laugh and you make me cry I believe it's time for me to fly
Time for me to fly I've got to set myself free
(Time for me to fly) that's how it's got to be
I know it hurts to say goodbye but it's time for me to fly
[ steel ]
You said we'd work it out you said that you had no doubt
I thought we were really in love
Oh but I'm tired of holding on to a feeling I know is gone
I do believe I've had enough
I've had enough of falseness of a worn out relation
Enough of this jealousy and intoleration
I wonder why I even try I believe it's time for me to fly
Time for me to fly I've got to set myself free...
Time for me to fly
[ guitar ]

Folks say my daddy wasn't much of a man
For disobeying the laws of the land
Folks say that my daddy wasn't fit to kill
Oh and I know it was true what the people said
Cause we'd all've been better of dead
Than to live a life of shame and strife
Cause of daddy's moonshine still
My mama was always sweet and kind
But she grew old before her time
Worryin' about the way we had to live
Yeah my daddy put the wrinkles in my mama's face
He drunk his share of all he made
And just one more reason I grew to hate
My daddy's moonshine still
Chorus:
Daddy's moonshine still was good for nothin'
But to break mama's heart
And to tear our home apart
Make our lives a livin' hell
Them old mason jars that daddy made us wash
And set them out to sun on our back porch
'Til he got ready to take 'em up on the hill
And when daddy got word of the revenue
He made us kids help hide his brew
Made us swear that we never knew
About daddy's moonshine still
Yeah and two of my brothers drove across the state line
Once a week with a load of moonshine
And the wounds that came from that won't ever heal
Cause on a moonshine run one rainy night
My two brothers lost their lives
And oh my god how I despise
My daddy's moonshine still
Repeat Chorus
Well it broke mama's heart but she understood
The day that I left home for good
But I had to find me another way to live
Well I sent mama money nearly every day
And how I made it, well I'd rather not say
But at least it took me far away
From daddy's moonshine still
My bootlegging daddy was known quite well
And he made our home a livin' hell
And I ain't forgot it and I know that I never will
My mama finally died she just gave up
And daddy finally died from drinkin' that stuff
And bad memories haunt the rest of us
From daddy's moonshine still

My dear hard working daddy worked his life away for us
That's the way that daddy showed to us his love
And daddy's two hard working hands they're calloused and they're sore
And daddy's working boots have walked a million miles or more
As long as I remember I remember daddy working
Working on the job or either on the farm
Trying to provide for the family that he loves
And daddy's working boots have taken many steps for us
Daddy's working boots have served us his foundation
Oh just like him they're tired and worn for years they helped him stand
Daddy's working boots have filled their obligation
They've walked that rocky road with a mighty mighty man
[ guitar ]
Dear Lord above I know up there my daddy's got a mansion
And a great reward that long was overdue
And when it comes my daddy's time to be with you in heaven
Won't you let him walk your golden streets in a pair of brand new golden boots
Daddy's working boots...

Oh you're out there tonight with another
And my pain is so dreadfully sharp
I picture you with her and shudder
It's like a dagger through the heart
Do you think that my feelings don't matter
Or your cheatin' or hurtful remarks
When you leave me all broken and shattered
It's like a dagger through the heart
Oh I know I'm a fool to keep staying
When you've made hurtin' me such an art
Tossed around like a used box of crayons
It's like a dagger through the heart
Oh you cut me to pieces so often
Like a knife or a poisonous dart
I would be better off in my coffin
It's like a dagger through the heart
Oh I know I'm a fool to keep staying...

At the dark end of the street
That's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street you and me
I know that time's gonna take its toll
We have to pay for the love we stole
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Oh but our love keeps a coming on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street you and me
They're gonna find us yes they're gonna find us
They're gonna find us oh some day
You and me at the dark end of the street you and me
And when the daylight hours roll around
And by ten we're both downtown
If we shoud meet you just walk right on by
Oh my darling now please don't you cry

The crops are all in and the peaches are rotting
The oranges are piled in their creosote dumps
You're flying them back to the mexican border
To pay all their money to wade back again
Goodbye to my Juan, goodbye Rosalita
Adios mis a-mi-gos, Jesus and Maria
You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane
All they will call you will be deportee
Some of us are illegal and some of us are not wanted
Our work contract's out and we have to move on
But it's 600 miles to that mexican border
They chase us like outlaws, like rustlers, like theives
Goodbye to my Juan, goodbye Rosalita
Adios mis a-mi-gos, Jesus and Maria
You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane
All they will call you will be deportee
My father's own father, waded that river
They took all the money he made in his life
My brothers and sister come work the fruit trees
They rode the truck til' they took down and died
The airplane caught fire over Los Gatos canyon
A fireball of lightning that shook all our hills
Who are these dear friends all scattered like dry leaves
The radio said they were just deportees
Goodbye to my Juan, goodbye Rosalita
Adios mis a-mi-gos, Jesus and Maria
You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane
All they will call you will be deportee
No, all they will call you will be deportee

You know last night I went to sleep in Detroit City
And I dreamed about those cottonfields and home
I dreamed about my mother dear old papa sisters and brothers
I dreamed about that love who's been waiting there for so long
I wanna go home I wanna go home
Oh how I wanna go home
My kinfolks think I'm big in Detroit City
From all the letters that I write they think I'm fine
By day I make the cars but by night I make all the bars
Oh if only they'd just read between the lines
But now I wanna go home I wanna go home
Oh how I wanna go home
You know I rode the freight train north to Detroit City
And after all these years I find I've just been wastin' my time
Think I'll put my foolish pride on a Southbound train and ride
Head on back to the loved ones I left waiting there behind
I wanna go home...
I wanna go home...
I wanna go home...

It's a dirty job
But somebody's got to do it
Better get to it
Somebody's gotta do it
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Any work at all
Is better than none
Better buckle down to it
Gotta get the job done
Gotta earn my pay... I gotta earn my pay
I can't wait around on the lottery
And there ain't no millionaires
Lookin' for me
And somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody
I can think of better things
I'd rather do
I might get lucky
And I'm hopin' to
But until I do
I gotta compromise
The job ain't much
But at least it's mine
It beats standin'
In the unemployment line
Put pride aside
And I'll improvise
Even if I do get a better job
Somebody else
Has gotta fill my spot
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
It's a dirty job
It's a low-down dirty job
Somebody
Even if the rules are too hard to follow
Even when pride is too hard to swallow
It's another day so it's another dollar
That's what it's all about, Oh
It's a dirty job
But somebody's got to do it
Better get to it
Somebody's gotta do it
Whatever it takes
Gotta keep the faith
Any work at all
Is better than none
Better buckle down to it
Gotta get the job done
Gotta earn my way
And it's a workin' day
The job ain't much
But at least it's mine
It beats standin'
In the unemployment line
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody's gotta do it, do it
Somebody
Somebody
It's a dirty job
Somebody's gotta do this low-down dirty job
Somebody
It's a dirty job, it's a dirty job
It's a low-down dirty job
Somebody
Somebody

Am I to face these lonely halls alone
And when you leave, who's gonna walk me home
Cause when you walk out the door I won't see you no more
And you're the one I adore so baby
Don't drop out of my life, baby, don't be a fool
(Don't drop out, baby, don't drop out now)
You're old enough to know you're too young to face the world so cruel
(Don't drop out, baby, don't drop out now)
You're not prepared to do anything
So if you wanna buy me that diamond ring, well
Don't drop out of my life, baby, don't drop out
My parents say you're lazy but you can be smart if you try
And I know you've got a heart cause you've never ever made me cry
They say you're no good so baby do what you should
And stay here by my side oh darlin'
Don't drop out of my life, baby, don't be a fool
(Don't drop out, baby, don't drop out now)
You're old enough to know you're too young to face the world so cruel
(Don't drop out, baby, don't drop out now)
You're not prepared to do anything
So if you wanna buy me that diamond ring, well
Don't drop out of my life, baby, don't drop out
(Don't drop out, baby, don't drop out now)
(Instrumental)
Don't drop out of my life
Baby, don't drop out

Our love affair is bitter sweet
Insecure and incomplete
And I've often wondered why your leaving's been so long delayed
It's all become so complicated
Maybe you feel obligated
And out of simpathy for me you stay
But I had rather live alone
Than live with someone who doesn't love me
And I'd rather have you go than stay
And put me down a thinkin' you're above me
Our love affair is so wound up
It's best that we unwind
And if you don't love me, leave me
And don't let it trouble your mind
You've waited much too long to leave afraid of how I'd take it
And I'm deeply touched by your concern but I think I can make it
It won't be easy for a while but I'll forget in time
And if you don't love me, leave me and don't let it trouble your mind
I had rather live alone
Than live with someone who doesn't love me
And I'd rather have you go than stay
And put me down a-thinkin' you're above me
Our love affair is so wound up
It's best that we unwind
And if you don't love me, leave me

Spent all my money on everyone else
Why I just kept handing it out right and left
They didn't appreciate none of my help I have found
Had me a man I was so much in love
But he just walked off after using me up
I cried like a baby it hurt me so much and I'm down
Yeah I'm sure down
I know that I'm down but I'm gonna get up
I just need some time just need a little streak of good luck
And you know that it's rough when your bittin' the dust like I am
You try to do right but tell me where does that get you
People just use you and then they forget you
Well it wont take me long to get my feet back on solid ground
But now I'm down
When I get my life back in order again
I'll still be willing to help out my friends
And if you need somebody or wished it had been look around
I'll be spending my money on everyone else
I'll just be handing it out right and left
I'll find a new love I wont live by myself I'm just down
Now yeah I'm down

(Dolly Parton)
I know this dress I'm wearing doesn't hide the secret I've tried concealing
When he left he promised me he'd be back by the time it was revealing
The sun behind a cloud just casts the crawling shadow o'er the fields of clover
And time is running out for me, I wish that he would hurry down from Dover
He's been gone so long, when he left the snow was deep upon the ground
And I have seen a spring and summer pass and now the leaves are turning brown
At any time a tiny face will show itself 'cause waiting's almost over
But I won't have a name to give it if he doesn't hurry down from Dover, from Dover, from Dover
My folks weren't understanding, when they found out they sent me from the home place
My daddy said if folks found out he'd be ashamed to ever show his face
My mamma said I was a fool, she did not believe it when I told her
Momma, everything's gonna be all right 'cause soon he would be coming down from Dover
I found a place to stay out on a farm takin' care of that old lady
She never asked me nuthin' so I never talked to her about my baby
I sent a messgae to my mom with a name and address of Ms. ol' Grover
And to make sure he got that information when he came down from Dover
I loved him more than anything and I could not refuse him when he needed me
He was the only one I'd loved and I just can't believe that he was usin' me
He wouldn't leave me here like this, I know it can't be so, it can't be over
He wouldn't make me go through this alone, he'll be coming down from Dover
My body aches the time is here it's lonely in this place where I'm lying
Our baby has been born, but something's wrong, it's too still, I hear no crying
I guess in some strange way she knew she'd never have a father's arms to hold her
So dying was her way of tellin' me he wasn't coming down from Dover, from Dover, from Dover

Chorus:
Down on Music Row
Down on music Row
If you want to be a star
That's where you've got to go
I could feel a change a comin'
I left my hometown a hummin'
With my ol' guitar a strummin'
Songs that I had wrote
I was on my way to Nashville
I just couldn't hardly wait
'Till I could sing my songs
To the folks on Music Row
I got into Nashville early
Sleepy, hungry, tired and dirty
And on the steps of RCA
I ate a stale, sweet roll
In the fountain at the hall of fame
I washed my face and read the names
In the walkway of the stars
Down on Music Row
Repeat Chorus
I waited there 'till eight o'clock
When office doors became unlocked
Then I started walkin'
Down the streets of Music Row
Just a walkin' up and down the street
Tryin' to find out who to see
To help me get on record
And to hear the songs I'd wrote
But I found it goin' rough
Everyone was all tied up
Either in a conference
Or in the studio
They said that I could leave a tape
But they'd suggest I didn't wait
'Cause everyone was awful busy
Down on Music Row
But I could feel that change a comin'
And I just kept right on a hummin'
With my ol' guitar still strummin'
All them songs that I'd wrote
And then Chet and Bob at RCA
Well, they listened to my songs that day
And they both told me that I was on my way
Down on Music Row

When you're alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go downtown
When you got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know, downtown
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalks where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
And go downtown
Things'll be great when you're downtown
No finer place for sure, downtown
Everything's waiting for you
Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movie shows, downtown
Or maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close, downtown
Just listen to the rhythm of the music that they're playin'
Making conversation while you're on the dance floor swayin'
Happy again
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
And go downtown
Where all the lights are bright, downtown
Waiting for you tonight, downtown
You're gonna be alright now
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to guide them along
So maybe I'll see you there
You can forget all your troubles
Just forget all your cares
And go downtown
Things'll be great when you're downtown
Don't wait a minute more, downtown
Everything's waiting for you
Downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown, waiting for you tonight
Downtown, you're going to be alright now
Get on, get on, get on downtown
Fade:
Downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown, waiting for you tonight
Downtown, you're going to be alright now

Chorus:
Dr. Robert F. Thomas
May his name forever stand
Dr. Robert F. Thomas
Was a mighty, mighty man
And he enriched the lives
Of everyone that ever knew him
And in my song I hope to sing
Some of the praise that's due him
Dr. Thomas was a man
The Lord must have appointed
To live among us mountain folks
In eastern Tennessee
And he delivered more than half
The babies in those mountains
Among those babies
He delivered me
There was no way to drive along
The roads back in those mountains
But Dr. Thomas got there
Just the same
He often rode on horseback
To get where he was needed
But if he had to walk
He always came
Repeat Chorus
Dr. Thomas was a friend
A neighbor and a doctor
Though he seldom got a dime
For all he'd done
And I remember lots of times
We sent for Dr. Thomas
But I don't recall a time
He didn't come
They say a man is judged
By the deeds he does while livin'
A judgement when he stands
Before the Lord
And I know heaven holds a place
For men like Dr. Thomas
And I know that he'll receive
His just reward

I cry awake at night and hug my pillow
And pray that I will die before I wake
No such luck another day of crying
Don't know how much more my old heart can break
Flooded with these mem'ries and emotions
The tears like rain keep on falling down
They say that I'll forget but my face is just as wet
As it was the day you left this town
Drowning in this endless endless
Drowning in an endless stream of tears
It's relentless and I'm defenseless
Drowning in an endless stream of tears
[ mandolin - fiddle ]
I can't believe that I can talk about it
I never thought I'd live to see this day
But a broken heart won't kill you you just want to die
But you have to go on living anyway
I feel it through and through and I've never been so blue
And I cried a river over you
Oh I'm drowning in this endless endless....
Oh I'm drowning in this endless endless
Drowning in this endless endless

It's funny how love goes
Cause I know this could never work out
But honey, how love grows
Even though there's no reason to doubt
This can never be
You keep saying it's wrong
Neither one of us is free
Still I want to hold on
Chorus:
When even a fool would let go
Cause he knows that there's no use in trying
Even a child would say no
When he knows that he'll end up crying
Tell me now, is it wise holdin' you
Even a fool would let go
Love has no reason
Like the words in a song that don't rhyme
My love has no season
I just know that it's there all the time
Maybe just you and me
I can't believe that it's wrong
Thinking about you and me
Just makes me want to hold on
Repeat Chorus
Tell me now, is it wise holdin' you

My train of thought was broken by a sudden burst of laughter
Something badly needed to brighten up the chores
Seemed old Mrs. Bailey had accidentally fell
In the water being used to scrub the floors
Now Mrs. Bailey was the meanest matron at the home
She believed in lots of work with little play
And we laughed till we bent double
Though we knew we'd get in trouble
But trouble's all we had at evening shade
Now evening shade was where they claim to teach you understanding
To teach you love and keep you off the streets
And all the kids that live here are said to be a problem
Juvenile delinquents so to speak
But understanding isn't learned from punishment and anger
An iron has no gentle touch and love ain't learned from hate
The reason we were here is 'cause we had no one who cared
But they cared even less at evening shade
Little Susan Bradley, one night had wet her bed
Mrs. Bailey took the razor strap and beat her half to death
And I knew that something must be done to put an end to this
And so I started talking plans with the older kids
Plans were that Joe Johnson would steal the kerosene
And I would get some matches when nobody seen
Beckie Adams would make sure the kids were all outside
Billy Watson would look out for the evil eye
Now Mrs. Bailey took a nap at three o'clock each day
We knew that she'd be a'sleeping as the plans got underway
Now that its all over and the sun is going down

He takes the train into the city to him it's more than just a working day
Cause he knows he can change the world in his ordinary way
She's got a job she has a family she tries to keep them both together
She's barely gettin' by saving everything she makes
Day by day it seems it's gettin' harder to win
Hown much longer ready for their ship to come in
These are the times of the everyday hero this is the battlefield of the working man
Tryin' to survive staying alive giving it all that he can
With a fire in his soul that keeps burning and a dream in her heart that won't die
Living day to day there's no easy way in this everyday life
They started out as high school sweethearts he promised her a life of luxury
Though they don't have riches they have everything they need
The eyes of her child are her diamonds the gift of his love are her pearl
Together they plan taking a stand to make this a better world
But never breaking knowing that their dreams will begin
Getting stronger in each other's arms
There are the times of the everyday hero...
Everybody has a special reason there's a chosen road to follow
Just remember nothing good comes easy
Don't surrender till you find your rainbow
[ guitar ]

The hardest thing I've ever done or that I'll ever do
Was to just walk off and leave you but I knew I had to leave you
Cause I couldn't stay and watch you falling out of love with me
The worst pain that I've ever known or that I'll ever know
Was to see your love a dying and to have to watch it dying
And I couldn't stand to watch you falling out of love with me
It's hurtin' now but still it's better I left while love was still alive
It was dying and I'd rather I didn't have to watch it die
The deepest hurt I've ever felt or that I'll ever feel
Was to know that I was losing and I tried but I kept losing
And I couldn't stay to watch you falling out of love with me
The loneliest I've ever been or that I'll ever be
Is now that I'm without you and I feel so lost without you
But I couldn't stay and watch you falling out of love with me
I'm crying now but still it's better I left while love was still alive

Folks back home think I'm a star now when they hear my records play
They say their hometown girl made good and should go long long way
Mom wonders why I don't drive back in that big fine car I own
Truth is I don't have a car and I'm ashamed to go back home
A pair of false eyelashes and a tube of cheap lipstick
A pair of worn-out high heel shoes and a dress doesn't fit
These are all of my possessions all I have to my name
And the record played in my hometown is my only claim to fame
I'm so glad that dad can't see me now his favorite little girl
Singin' in this dingy place on the wrong side of the world
Now I'm glad that I can't see the boy that offered me his name
For I was blind and turned from him in this empty search for fame
A pair of false eyelashes...

Tempted and tried, we're oft made to wonder
Why it should be thus all day long
While there are others living about us
Never molested though in the wrong
When death has come and taken our loved ones
It leaves our home so lonely and drear
Then do we wonder why others prosper
Living so wicked year after year
Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all, by and by
Faithful 'til death, said our loving Master
A few more days to labor and wait
Toils of the road will then seem as nothing
As we sweep through the beautiful gates

Something in your eyes makes me want to lose myself
Makes me want to lose myself in your arms
There's something in your voice makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts
The rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've felt so low
If you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done
Chorus:
Feels like home to me
Feels like home to me
Feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
Feels like home to me
Feels like home to me
Feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
A window breaks down a long dark street
And a siren walls in the night
But I'm alright cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see through the dark there's light
If you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
If you knew how happy you are making me
I've never thought I'd love anyone so much

Fight and scratch fight and scratch that's all we ever do
There surely must be more to love than to fight and scratch with you
You you to fight and scratch with you
Well you just bought a foal last month now you want a wig
It looks like you couldn't understand my paycheck ain't that big
Well what about the dough you lose in them poker games downtown
(I figured you'd mention that smart aleck)
Yeah and that brand new boat and that fishin' gear
But no uhhuh I don't reckon that'd count really
Fight and scratch fight and scratch...
Sometimes I swear I think that you're the devil in disguise
Cause when you're mad you oughta see the fire fly from your eyes
Well you don't look so cute yourself when you're mad at me
And if you don't like the way I look then you know how to leave
Fight and scratch fight and scratch...
Well I love you and you love me but we're always findin' fault
But the way we fight you wouldn't know we had any love at all
We just fight like cats and dogs we'll leave then come right back
For what excitement would we have if we didn't fight and scratch
Fight and scratch fight and scratch...
Why don't you drop dead oh you'd like me to and I'll live forever just for spite
Why don't you keep your big mouth shot
Well why don't you just make me if you think you're big enough
Yeah and I could whip you with both hands tied behind
Yeah you just try it with me and I'll knock your brains out
With a stick of soap that's good Catfish
What's a catfish why'd you call me that
They're all mouth and no brains boy that's really good
It's all I can do to keep from laughin' hah

Familiar sounds tell me it's morning the night has been so dark and long
Each night without you just gets longer
While this torch I still carry just burns stronger
I know I never will stop loving you my tears just can't put out the flame
Or drown my hopes of your returning cause baby the fire's still burning
[ steel ]
Wherever you are I hope you're happy although your love for me has died
But if you ever need or want me I'll take you back any time
I know I never will stop...

I feel so out of place here
With this high society
These high fallutin' people
Don't know what to make of me
I feel like a minnow in a sea of Moby Dicks
A small fry in a big pan
They're caviar -- I'm fish sticks
Fish out of water
I know I don't belong
Fish out of water
Everything I do is wrong
My style of hair, the clothes I wear
The way I speak, the things I eat
The way I act, my lack of tact
Nothin' seems to fit
Fish out of water
Flounderin' round
Out of my element
But I'm just as good as they are
Why do I feel second rate
It's like, "Sorry Charlie,
We want only tuna with good taste"
I guess you could say Wal-Mart
Is quite a way from Gucci's
I'm Timex, they're Rolex
I'm Captain D's, they're sushi
Fish out of water
I've had it to the gills
Fish out of water
With these yuppie-guppie frills
Yeah, I'm a square in a round hole
A catfish in a goldfish bowl
A little fish with lots of soul
Out of my element
Fish out of water
Flounderin' round just for the Halibut
Save me, save me
S.O.S. somebody
Save me, save me
Somebody rescue me
Fish out of water
Somebody throw me in
Fish out of water
On a scale of one to ten
I'm a two, perhaps a three
Compared to the big fish in the sea
I'm washed ashore so save me please
I'm in an awful fix
Fish out of water
Rescue me
And you better do it quick
Fish out of water
It's such a culture shock
Fish out of water
My stomach's tied in knots
Fish out of water

I find myself remembering things I thought I'd forgot
I thought I'd gotten over you but I can see I've not
And seeing you has made me realize how wrong I've been
And the torch I've carried for so long is burning bright again
The flame is burning bright again it just took my seeing you to know
That the flame had not burned out it just had flickered low
Yes I still love you just as much as I ever did before
The flame is burning bright again and I can't fight it anymore
Could it be your seeing me has set your heart on fire
Could it be old memories has filled you with desire
Oh if after all this time you find that you still feel the same
Then come and take my hand and walk with me into the flame

Don't look so sad I know it's over
But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges that were burning
Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time for the good times
I'll get along and you'll find another
And I'll be here if you should find you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness when you leave me
Just lay your head upon my pillow...

I've never had a pair of shoes that weren't all hand-me-downs
And daddy's morning coffee came from ol' left over ground
My mama wore no jewelry or any storebought stuff
And home was on a hillside forty miles from Poplar Bluff
Forty miles back in Missouri there's a different way of life
Where a man thinks of his neighbor and not his neighbor's wife
Life is far from fancy sometimes mighty rough
But contentment makes it worth it forty miles from Poplar Bluff
Our only family treasure was a beatup radio
But it took us to the places where we knew we'd never go
We never had much money but we always had enough
Cause money never mattered much forty miles from Poplar Bluff
Forty miles back in Missouri...
[ steel - trumpet ]
Well nearly every winter when the snow is on the ground
And the roads would all be closed and we couldn't get to town
But if daddy had his tabaccer grandma had her snuff
Then the winters didn't seem so long forty miles from Poplar Bluff
Forty miles back in Missoury...

You kindle the fire of love inside me
Each time our lips meet
I'm not strong when we're alone
Your kisses make me weak
You must know how I feel
But do you feel the same
Everytime you kiss me
You add fuel to the flame
My eyes light up when I see you
I burn with desire
Each time you're near
You say you'll care
But still I'm not sure
But please don't ask me to love you
If you're not gonna change my name
Everytime you touch me
You add fuel to the flame
This fire you started inside me
Has reached my very soul
You're adding fuel to a flame
That's already burning out of control
When you give me your name
I give you everything
Everytime you kiss me
Adds fuel to the flame
Yes everytime you touch me

You've seen me naked in more ways than one
You've seen me done up, seen me come undone
We've cried in the darkness, we've laughed in the sun
We've been forever, yet we've just begun
Chorus:
We've come full circle, all the way 'round
Through the good times, the bad times, through life's ups and downs
Still we've stayed together throught thick and through thin
Yes, we've come full circle
Thank God, we're still friends
You know the soft spots under my skin
Deep down inside me, where no one has been
And we've sailed troubled waters, we've soared on the wind
But time's only sweetened this love that we're in
Chorus:
And we've come full circle, all the way 'round
Throught the good times and bad times, through life's ups and downs
Still we've stayed together through thick and through thin
Yes, we've come full circle
Thank God, we're still friends
Tag Chorus:
We've cried in the darkness, laughed in the sun
We've come full circle and we've just begun
We've come full circle, we've been all the way 'round
We've come full circle, we've been all the way 'round
You know we've cried in the darkness, and we've laughed in the sun
We've stayed together, and we've just begun
Fade:
We've come full circle, we've been all the way 'round
I'm so glad you're still my friend

Being born was the worst and the first mistake I ever made
The doctor didn't spank me he just slapped me in the face
And the cup of love was always quenchin' someone else's thirst
Leaving me to swallow the bitter taste of hurt
Cause I was raised an orphan never wanted as a kid
Until the year I turned thirteen then everybody did
Strangers passed me back and forth men just took me as they pleased
And others had a Cinderella slave to cook and clean and weave
Though the deck is stacked against you win or lose you have to play
The hand that life has dealt you and it's a gamble eather way
On a dusty road at fifteen in a yellow cotton dress
With the desert sun like an hungry dragon breathing down my neck
And the dry cracked plains would make me think of a prehistoric time
Should I fear what lay before me less than what I'd left behind
A fifteen year old girl don't have no trouble hitchin' rides
But sometimes when you're ridin' free you'll pay the highest price
On backroads and in backseats and in cheap highway motels
But what's a few more strangers in a life of nothing else
Though the deck is stacked against you win or lose you have to play
The hand that life has dealt you and it's a gamble eather way
Sixteen caught me cryin' underneath a scarlet light
On the doorstep of a stranger on a cold and rainy night
When I walked into the parlor here all the pieces seemed to fit
I was good at pleasin' strangers so I made the most of it
Either way is all a gamble so view the stakes and know the odds
And lay your cards up on the table do all your dealin' from the top
Though the deck is stacked against you win or lose you have to play
The hand that life has dealt you and it's a gamble eather way

Gee, Ma, I wanna go, but they won't let me go Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Oh, the soldiers in the army, we know they're mighty fine And the Navy, Air Force and Marines keep us all in line But I don't want no more of this military life Gee, Ma, I wanna go, but they won't let me go Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Oh, the viddles in the mess hall, they say they're mighty fine But that She-Ite on a shingle, why, I think I'll give you mine Oh, I don't want no more of this military life Gee, Ma, I wanna go, but they won't let me go Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Oh, I wanna go back home, back where civilians roam Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Well, now, I tried to join the army, they said my feet were flat And since I can not see them, I'll take their word for that Oh Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Oh, I wanna go back home, back where civilians roam Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Oh, the mother of all battles is what Sadam had planned Well, he shoulda sent his Mother 'cause his troops all turned and ran Oh, I don't want no more of this military life Gee, Ma, I wanna go, but they won't let me go Gee, Ma, I wanna go home Oh, I wanna go back home, back where civilians roam Where my rules are all my own Gee, Ma, I wanna go home

Without a love to call my own my life was incomplete
It seems I couldn't help but think that love was not for me
My life took on a different twist when I met me a man that I couldn't resist
I didn't know why I have missed and I'm gettin' happy oh I'm gettin' happy
Yeah yaeh I'm a gettin' happy all my lonely days're gone
I'm a gettin' happy no more lonely nights alone
I got someone to call my own and now my life is like a song
And he lets me sing along I'm gettin' happy oh I'm gettin' happy
Oh the people used to talk of love and I couldn't understand
About the fire in desire of lovin' a good man
Oh but now I know just what it meant since I met me a man who was heaven's sent
Don't know where the sadness went I'm gettin' happy oh I'm gettin' happy
I'm a gettin' happy...
[ steel ]
Yeah I'm a gettin' happy...

I wish I could forget you, but I won't
I wish I loved another, but I don't
It's just the same, day after day
Your memory keeps getting in my way
But I'm hoping I will be alright
But I don't even sleep at night
I close my eyes I see your face
Your memory keeps getting in my way
Bridge:
I don't know why I can't forget you
I don't see why I should let you
Keep messing up my mind with all those thoughts of yesterday
Your memory keeps getting in my way
It's easy for someone to lie
I'm saying I'll forget you and I'll try
Here's hoping that I will someday
Your memory keeps getting in my way

Go tell it on the mountain over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watch o'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens there shown a holy light
Go tell it on the mountain...
The shepherds feared and trembled when low above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Saviour's birth
Go tell it on the mountain...
[ piano ]
Go tell it on the mountain...

When we married we agreed that we'd both do as we please
Just as long as we done each other right
Through the years our love has grown now our love is twice as strong
Cause we've got a good understanding
Yes we've got a good understanding and a love that has never been demanding
We both love each other so and that's all we need to know
Cause we've got a good understanding
It's been your unselfish love that has always helped me up
When temptation reached out its hand to see
And when I could have gone wrong I would think of you at home
And I'd think about our good understanding

You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love can drive a girl insane
You broke my will but ooh what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
I like that love cause I thought it was funny
You came along and you move me honey
I change my mind this love is fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
Ooh kiss me baby ooh it feels good
Ah hold me hold me I would love to love you like a lover should
Cause you're fine and so kind
I tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
You broke my will but I love you still
And goodness gracious great balls of fire
[ guitar ]
Ooh kiss my baby ooh it feels good ooh hold me
Baby you ought to love me like a lover should
Cause you're fine and so kind
I tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I love that you love cause I thought it was funny
You came along and you move me honey
I change my mind this love is sure fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
[ piano ]
Kiss me baby ooh it feels good
Ooh hold me hold me you ought to love me like a lover should
Cause you're fine and so kind
I tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I sure am nervous but I'm sure havin' fun
I change my mind, this love is sure fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
Yeah yeah, yeah oh you broke my will but what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
You broke my will but I love you still
Goodness gracious great balls of fire

I flew off to the wild blue yonder
'Cause I had a dream
And I had to go
But I'm filled with a sense of wonder
From the love I shared
With a green-eyed boy
Lips as sweet as mountain honey
A body warm as home made wine
But he had no dreams
And no means for money
But he had me just anytime
Chorus:
Take me back, If just in memory
Fill my cup again with joy
The fire still burns in the old rock chimney
And I still burn for that green-eyed boy
Now he was pretty
With chiseled features
Like the movie stars in the magazines
My first love and the son of a preacher
I fantasized me was James Dean
But the world outside kept pulling at me
Offered me fame, respect, and gold
Designer clothes and a fancy mansion
Expensive cars, so I chose those
Repeat Chorus Twice
Ooh, ooh, how I love that green-eyed boy
Ooh, ooh, ooh, and I still miss
That green-eyed boy
Fade:
Do you think about me
When the nights are long and cold
Do you ever miss me

Happy Happy Birthday Baby
Although you're with somebody new
Thought I'd drop a line to say
That I wish this happy day
would find me beside you
Happy Happy Birthday Baby
No I can't call you my baby
Seems like years ago we met
On a day I can't forget
Cause that's when we fell in love
Do you remember the names we had for each other
I was your pretty, you were my baby
How could we say goodbye
Hope I didn't spoil your birthday
I'm not acting like a lady
So I'll close this note to you
With good luck and wishes too

Hey, maybe I’ll dye my hair
Maybe I’ll move somewhere
Maybe I’ll get a car
Maybe I’ll drive so far
They'll all lose track
Me I’ll bounce right back
Maybe I’ll sleep real late
Maybe I’ll lose some weight
Maybe I’ll clear my junk
Maybe I’ll just get drunk on apple wine
Me, I’ll be just…
Fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely gettin’ through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely gettin’ through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
Hey, maybe I’ll learn to sew
Hey, maybe I’ll just lie low
Maybe I’ll hit the bars
Maybe I’ll count the stars until dawn
Me, I will go on
Maybe I’ll, settle down
Maybe I’ll just leave town
Maybe I’ll have some fun
Maybe I’ll meet someone
And make him mine
Me, I’ll be just…
Fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely gettin’ through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely gettin’ through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely gettin’ through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
(INSTRUMENTAL)

I want to tell you all a story 'bout a Harper Valley widow wife
Who had a teenage daughter that attended Harper Valley Junior High
Well her daughter came home one afternoon and didn't even stop to play
And she said, "Mama, I've got a note here from the Harper Valley PTA"
Well the note says "Mrs. Johnson, you're wearing your dresses way too high
It's been reported you've been drinkin' and a runnin' round with men and goin' wild
Now we don't believe you ought to be a bringin' up your little girl this way"
And it was signed by the Secretary, Harper Valley PTA
Well it happened that the PTA was gonna meet that very afternoon
And boy, were they surprised as Mrs. Johnson wore her miniskirt into the room
And as she walked up to the blackboard I can still recall the word she had to say
She said "I'd like to address this meeting of the Harper Valley PTA
Now there's Bobby Taylor sittin' there and seven times he's asked me for a date
And Mrs. Taylor sure seems to use a lot of ice whenever he's away
And Mr. Baker can you tell us why your secretary had to leave this town
And shouldn't widow Jones be told to keep her window shades all pulled completely down
Now Mr. Harper couldn't be here 'cause he's stayed too long in Kelly's bar again
And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath you'll find she's had a little nip of gin
And then you have the nerve to tell me as a mother you think that I ain't fit
Well this is just a little Peyton place and you're all Harper Valley hypocrits
Now I wouldn't put you on because it really did, it happened just this way
That day my Mama socked it to the Harper Valley PTA

(Porter Wagoner)
He left me love enough to last a lifetime
A lifetime filled with loving memories
And so I have no reason to search for new love
Time could never take his love from me
And my mind is filled with memories, sweet and tender
My heart is filled with love he left for me
And each thought of him just makes love grow sweeter
He left me love to last eternally
I just close my eyes and I still see him
And in dreams, he loves me just like he used to do
He even wakes me with a tender kiss every mornin'
A kiss that lingers on my lips the whole day through
And my mind is filled with memories, sweet and tender
And my heart is filled with love he left for me
And each thought of him just makes love grow sweeter
He left me love to last eternally

The gates and doors were barred
And all the windows fastened down
I spent the night in sleeplessness
And rose at every sound
Half in hopeless sorrow
And half in fear the day
Would find the soldiers breakin' through
To drag us all away
And just before the sunrise
I heard something at the wall
The gate began to rattle
And a voice began to call
I hurried to the window
Looked down into the street
Expecting swords and torches
And the sound of soldiers' feet
But there was no one there but Mary
So I went down to let her in
John stood there beside me
As she told me where she'd been
She said they've moved Him in the night
And none of us know where
The stone's been rolled away
And now His body isn't there
So we both ran towards the garden
Then John ran on ahead
We found the stone and empty tomb
Just the way that Mary said
But the winding sheet they wrapped Him in
Was just an empty shell
And how or where they'd taken Him
Was more than I could tell
Oh something strange had happened there
Just what I did not know
John believed a miracle
But I just turned to go
Circumstance and speculation
Couldn't lift me very high
'Cause I'd seen them crucify Him
Then I saw Him die
Back inside the house again
The guilt and anguish came
Everything I'd promised Him
Just added to my shame
When at last it came to choices
I denied I knew His name
And even if He was alive
It wouldn't be the same
But suddenly the air was filled
With a strange and sweet perfume
Light that came from everywhere
Drove shadows from the room
And Jesus stood before me
With His arms held open wide
And I fell down on my knees
And I just clung to Him and cried
Then He raised me to my feet
And as I looked into His eyes
The love was shining out from Him
Like sunlight from the skies
Guilt in my confusion
Disappeared in sweet release
And every fear I ever had
Just melted into peace
He's alive yes He's alive
Yes He's alive and I'm forgiven
Heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive yes He's alive
Oh He's alive and I'm forgiven
Heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive He's alive
Hallelujah He's alive
He's alive and I'm forgiven
Heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive He's alive He's alive
I believe it He's alive

Backstory:
Tabloid prediction: Dolly Parton will announce she's
falling madly in love with a 300 pound professional
wrestler. She'll write a song about their relationship
titled 'Headlock on My Heart' and feature her massive
muscleman in the video.
Dolly: Now this actually came out in this magazine.
Now, you folks I'm sure buy these every week at the
supermarket, right? And you know they never put
anything in these magazines that's not true, right? So
I figured since I was gonna fall in love anyhow, why
wait? So I went out and I found me a 300 pound wrestler
and I sat down and I wrote a song called 'Headlock on
My Heart' and I did a video. As a matter of fact, in
the same magazine on a page opposite, there was a
picture of Hulk Hogan. Now, I love Hulk Hogan. My
Daddy's crazy about him, so I called Hulk, I said
'Would you do this?'Cause the song is a fantasy, and
it's about a guy named Starlight Starbright. He said
'Aw sure, I'd do anything with you, Dolly!' I said
'Well, thanks, Hulk, I ought to hug your neck!' So
wouldn't that be something if me and Hulk really wound
up getting married? Watch this video...
Song:
The first time that I saw him
Was in a wrestling magazine.
Then I watched him on TV,
Then I bought a ringside seat.
His name was Starlight Starbright,
The greatest in the land.
He sprinkled stardust in my eyes
I was his biggest fan.
He's got a headlock on my heart.
It was a takedown from the start.
He's a master of the art.
He's got a headlock on my heart.
Spoken:
Referee: 300 pounds of magic right here in the ring
tonight.

If you're trying to reach Heaven
you talk to Jesus, you talk to Him every day.
'Cause Jesus knows, He knows that you are coming
and Heaven's just a prayer away.
If you go, if you go to church on Sunday
you get down on your knees and pray
and give your heart and your soul to Jesus.
Heaven's just a prayer away.
You are just one prayer from Heaven
as you travel down life's highway.
Just when you think that you can't make it,
well, Heaven's just a prayer away.
Of, if you go, if you go to church on Sunday
you get down on your knees and pray
and give your heart and give your soul to Jesus.
Heaven's just a prayer away.
Heaven's just a prayer away.

Help I need somebody help not just anybody
Help you know I need somebody (please please help me)
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so selfassured
Now I find I've changed my mind I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can I'm feeling down and I do appreaciate you being round
Help me get my feet back on the ground won't you please please help me
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haye
But every now and then I feel so unsecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can I'm feeling down...
[ mandolin - banjo ]
When I was younger so much younger than today...
Help me if you can I'm feeling down...

Here I am, oh here I am, here I am
If you need a love that's true
Need someone to stand by you
Here I am, oh here I am, here I am
If you need a helping hand, need someone to understand
Here I am, oh here I am, here I am
Here I am, I'm reaching out to give you love that you're without
I can help you find what you've been looking for
Here I am, come to me, take my hand 'cause I believe
I can give you all the love you need and more
Oh here I am, oh here I am, here I am
My world is such an empty place
I need someone to fill the space
And here I am, oh here I am, here I am
'Cause I've got so much love to give
I need someone to share it with
And here I am, oh here I am, here I am
Here I am, I'm reaching out to give you love that you're without
I can help you find what you've been searching for
Here I am, come to me, take my hand 'cause I believe
I can give you all the love you need and more
Oh here I am, oh here I am, here I am
Oh here I am, oh here I am, here I am

Hey lucky lady lucky lady I was once the lucky lady
I was happy with my baby I was such a lucky lady
Hey lucky lady lucky lady you are now the lucky lady
Are you happy with my baby you know you're a lucky lady you lucky lady
Lucky lady that's what I was I was happy to have his love
All a woman could wish for he was that and so much more
He was mine and how I loved him before your hands ever touched him
Long before your temptin' eyes lured my baby from my life
Hey lucky lady lucky lady...
Is it love or is it pleasure do you know you've found a treasure
Are you only having fun do you know the prize you've won
If you don't want something lasting if it's just the time you're passing
Lucky lady give him up cause I do love him very much
Hey lucky lady lucky lady...

Chorus:
I've been higher than the high sierra
Lower than Death Valley must be
I've been right, mostly wrong
Wrong about you, right about me
The way I feel, can't explain
So much passion turned to pain
The sun still shines most of the time
Did you know the sun shines when it rains
Repeat Chorus
I've been cussed and I've been praised
And I've been nothing these days
But I'll come back, time will see
If I'm wrong about you, right about me

On a highway headed south somewhere to Dixie
Where the cotton blooms in spring and snow don't fly
I'm gonna rest these chilly bones in southern sunshine
And live where the weather's warm until I die
North Dakota you've got my better years Montana you've got five years of my life
But your subzero wind will never touch me again
Southern folks can't live on snow and ice
On a highway headed south...
When I cross the Dixie line I'll throw away my coat
And my goods down underwear will have to go
I'll never live again where the weather chills you to the bone
I'm tired of livin' like an Eskimo
On a highway headed south...

Now little Will was from the hills a way back in the styx
He got his reputation from turning on them country chicks
He drove a super hot rod car but he he could really
Knock those little girls off their feet yeah hillbilly Willy
He'd talk that ol' sweet lovers talk with a hillbilly drawl
Willy wasn't much for looks he was only five feet tall
When he talked that ol' sweet talk he drove those little girls silly
They stood in line waitin' for their time to court hillbilly Willy
Then this country cyclop who measured six foot nine
Came up to little Will and said (you stole that little girl of mine)
Then there was an awful brawl boy it was a dilly
When the fighting stopped there on top stood hillbilly Willy
Now the moral of this story is to be a lover you got to be tough
Even if you're just five feet tall you got to be able to strut your stuff
Now to all you lovers in radio land if your lovelife's a little chilly
Bear in mind the rough tough kind like hillbilly Willy

Tonight as I lay on the boxcar
Just waiting for a train to pass by
What will become of the hobo
When his time comes to die
There's a Master up yonder in heaven
Got a place that we might call our home
Will we have to work for a living
Or can we continue to roam
Will there be any freight trains in heaven
Any boxcars in which we might hide
Will there by any tough cops or brakemen
Will they tell us that we cannot ride
Will the hobo chum with the rich man
Will we always have money to spare
Will they have respect for the hobo
In that land that lies up there

Come and sit by the side of your mother my boy
You have only a moment I know
And stay while I give you this parting advice
It is all that I have to bestow
Hold fast to the right hold fast to the right
Wherever your footsteps may roam
Oh for sake not the the way of salvation my boy
That you've learned from your mother at home
In your satchel you'll find there's a Bible my boy
It's the book of all others the best
It will teach you to live and prepare you to die
And will take to the gates of the blest
Hold fast to the right hold fast to the right...
[ ac.guitar ]
Hold fast to the right hold fast to the right...

It's you that I run to whenever I need to darling you console me
When trouble surrounds me when bad times have found me
Just reach out your arms and hold me hold me hold me
Darling please treat me in your arms of safety
Reach out your arms and hold me hold me
When my feelings are showing when my tears are flowing
Just reach out reach out and hold me hold me hold me
You know all of my needs you fill them completely you know that you control me
I depend on your loving without you I'm nothing
So reach out your arms and hold me hold me
Darling please treat me in your arms of safety
Reach out your arms and hold me hold me
When life is demanding when I need understanding

We're holding on to nothing left to hold onto
I'm so tired of holding on to nothin'
The years have shown no kindness
For the hard times we've been through
We've squeezed the life from every dream
And still go right on bluffin'
With really nothin' left to hold onto
Chorus:
Oh why do we keep holding on with nothing left to hold onto
Lets be honest with each other
That's the least that we can do
I feel guilty when they envy me and you
We're holding on with nothing left to hold onto
We were young and foolishly mistaken
Victoms of a passion much too strong to be denied
With only tears to show for all the years that we've been fakin'
God only knows how long how hard we've tried
Repeat Chorus

There are those who'd love to love me
Take me home and take care of me
Treat me just the way you never do
But I'm here on your door step
Something I can't seem to help
Like a fool, I'm holdin' on to you
Chorus:
Oh, you don't love me, you don't love me
You place everything above me
Like a fool, I'm holdin' on to you
You don't want me, you don't want me
You just hurt and disappoint me
Like a fool, I'm holding on to, ooh, ooh
Like a fool, I'm holding on to you
What is this spell that's on me
Make me think you own me
Why do I keep holding on to you
I just can't shake the feeling
I only know it's real
And I keep holding, holding, holding on to you

I became a woman of the world cause I was fed up with the farm
And I thought pretty clothes and city lights
Running round both day and night could do no harm
A party girl I mixed for bout myself into a fix for running wild
So I wrote my dad and mom asked if I could come back home to have my child
I received the letter from the folks back home and they said things were fine
They went on to say that Pete the boy I broke up with was about to lose his mind
But I couldn't hardly read the rest the words were being bloted by my tears
I'm feelin' so ashamed he loved me then he feels the same he still cares
So I'm going home for Pete's sake it was I who broke his heart in the first place
If he'll try me one more time for then I've made up my mind
And in the morning I'm going home for Pete's sake

We're well known in every honky tonk in town
Not a night goes by that we don't make the rounds
People wonder why we choose to live this way
Why don't they ever stay at home I hear them say
But home is where the hurt is
Cause love doesn't live there anymore
Home is where the hurt is
That's why we don't stay at home much anymore
[ fiddle ]
What was once our happy home has come to be
A place to fuss and fight and disagree
Our lonely house with wall to wall regret
And these bright lights somehow help us to forget
Cause home is where the hurt is...

As I sit here tonite the jukebox´s playin'
the song about the wild side of life
as I listen to the words that you are saying
it brings memories when I was a trusted wife
It was not God who made Honky Tonk Angels
as you said in the words of your song
too many times married men think, they´re still single
and have caused many a good girl to go wrong
It´s a shame that all the blame is on us women
it´s not true that only you men feel the same
from the start most every heart that´s ever broken
was because there always was a man to blame
It was not God who made Honky Tonk Angels
as you said in the words of your song
too many times married men think, they´re still single

Bartender won't you pour me a very strong drink
Just keep it coming till I don't have to think
And point out some cowboy that might want to dance
And make sure I get home if you see that I can't
You see I loved him, he left me for a girl half my age
I relate to each sad song that ole jukebox has played
I listen to Haggard, ole Hank, and George Jones
But why don't more women sing honky tonk songs?
Chorus:
Why don't more women sing honky-tonk songs?
About the heartaches and the tough breaks
And the men that's done 'em wrong
There are others just like me that are hurtin' to the
bone
So why don't more women sing honky-tonk songs
Why don't more women sing honky tonk songs
Honky tonk angels are just queens without thrones
Judge not lest you be judged, who can cast the first
stone
Why don't more women sing honky-tonk songs
Repeat 1st Verse
(All you lonely women sing)
Why don't more women sing honky tonk songs
About the heartaches and the tough breaks
And all the men that's done us wrong
There's a whole lotta women I know would sing along
So why don't more women sing honky tonk songs

A house they call the "Rising Sun",
Where love and money are made
My father, he was a gambler, mama died when I was young
And I've worked since then to pleasure the men
At the house of the rising sun
There is a house in New Orleans, they call the "Rising Sun",
It's been the ruin of many a good girl
And oh God, you know I'm one
So mothers, you go tellin' all your daughters
Not to do what I have done
To live a life of sin, shame and strife
In the "House of the Rising Sun"
There is a house in New Orleans, they call the "Rising Sun",
It's been the ruin of many a good girl
And oh God, you know I'm one
Oh God, you know I'm one

On a park bench on sunny afternoon
Sat a young boy and a girl bout seventeen
As we stood so closely by watched them hold each other's hand
On their faces love had written we're making plans
Then he said to her you're my guiding light
Then she said to him you make my whole world seem so bright
Then we saw their books of braille and that neither one could see
Then I thought how close they must be
Souch tenderness my eyes have never seen
Two young lovers both just in their teens
Though their world gives them no light they see much more than you and me
Don't you know how close they must be
Then a car stopped just a few steps away
And a voice said Jim and Jeannie it's time to go
With their hands still clutched so tight helping each other to the car
Can you imagine just how close they are

Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
Now I see the stars and I hear the roaring thunder
Thou power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art oh how great Thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art how great Thou art
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
To take me home what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall kneel in humble adoration
And then proclaim my God how great Thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art oh how great Thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art how great Thou art

The thrill the desire the excitement is gone
We seem to have found a safe comfort zone
We worked so hard to get where we are
That romance got lost on the way
It used to be never enough
We'd melt with each look and each burning touch
We laughed and we loved and we just ate it up
Back when we were hungry that way
Let's love like we're hungry again
Bring back the passion we had back then
The time has gone by we forgot what it meant
Let's love like we're hungry again
Don't you miss those feelings we had at the start
And that fire got started from each little spark
Oh it's good where we are but I miss where we've been
Let's love like we're hungry again now and then
Let's love like we're hungry again
Bring back the feeling we had back then
The time has gone by now we're grown to content
Let's love like we're hungry again now and then

Many years you have lingered around my cabin door
Oh hard times come again no more
Oh hard times come again no more
Oh hush-a-bye hard times go ye away
Cause my hungry baby wants a gingerbread cake
Not a cow in the barnyard no money to spend
Not an egg in the hayloft no little red hen
So hush-a-bye baby don't cry no more
Your mama can't give you what you're crying for
There's a wolf at the door with an angry cold hungry stare
He keeps howling of hard times and the cupboard it bare
Oh hush-a-bye hard times go ye to rest
Cause my ragged baby wants a new ruffled dress
And she wants some new shoes with buckles to wear
And she wants some silver bows for her golden hair
So hush-a-bye baby don't cry no more...

From the start I promised you that I would always be
Waiting here at anytime you ever needed me
I loved you then and I love you now as I always will
And I am always waiting willing to forgive
I'll be your shelter from the storm
My love will keep you safe and warm
I'm a harbor on your stormy sea you can always come to me
For I am always waiting
My arms are always open wide and I will dry the tears you cried
If you should ever need someone darling let it be me
I will mend your broken heart and I'll replace the missing parts
I am always waiting anytime you need me
I'll be your shelter from the storm...

I can lose myself in the beauty of a song
I can climb to the top of a cloud in the sky
I can soar through the heavens like a graceful eagle
I can swing from the wings of a butterfly
I can chase the wind down the canyons of my mind
I can catch it in the corner of my memory
I can make it breathe a breath of life into an old love that has died
And I can stand and reminisce a while
In my mind I can be anything I want to be
In my mind I can do anything I want to do
Except make my mind forget you
I can take a journey to the end of the rainbow
I can go there and back and never leave my room
I can change a heartache into a tiny snowflake
And I can take December and turn it into June

Oh sugar pie, honey bunch
You know that I love you
I can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
In and out my life
You come and you go
Leaving just your picture behind
And I've kissed it a thousand times
When you snap your fingers or wink your eye
I come a running to you
Tied to you like a ball-and-chain
And there's nothing that I can do
Can't help myself
No, I can't help myself
Sugar pie, honey bunch
I'm weaker than a girl should be
I can't help myself
I'm a fool in love you see
I wanna tell you I don't love you
Tell you that we're through
And I've tried
But every time I see your face
I get all choked up inside
When I call your name
Boy it starts the flame
Burning in my heart
Tearin' it all apart
No matter how I try
My love I cannot hide
Sugar pie, honey bunch
You now that I'm weak for you
I can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
Ooh sugar pie honey bunch
I'll do anything you ask me to
I can't help myself
I want you and nobody else
Sugar pie, honey bunch
You know that I love you
I can't help myself

I couldn't wait forever
Did you expect me to
I guess you thought I'd never
Find somebody new
I lived on dreams and promises
As long as I could
I couldn't wait forever
The way you thought I would
The lonely nights grew longer
As I prayed for time to fly
I lived on hopes that you'd return
And that's how I got by
The agony of loneliness
Just got too much for me
I couldn't wait forever
Needing love so desperately
So I found new lips to kiss me
New arms to hold me tight
I found new love and happiness
To fill these empty nights
You took my love for granted
Now my heart has found a new home
I couldn't wait forever
Forever's just too long
I couldn't wait forever

I went strolling in the evening underneath the harvest moon
I was thinking about you
Then we met out in the moonlight the stars we shining in your eyes
But another was there too
I don't believe you've met my baby he looked at me he looked at you
You wondered who I was talking to
I shook the hand of your stranger but I was shaking more inside
I was still wondering who
His arms were resting on my shoulders he smiled at you he smiled at me
His eyes were filled with victory
He said my sister was to marry then it was oh so plain to see
I knew that you would marry me

You're standing much too close to me again
I've never once touched you but in my mind I've already sinned
You're making it hard for me to be true I don't trust me around you
Seems like every place I go I'll see you there
I can't keep my eyes off you I just stand and stare
You tempt me more than anyone I ever knew I don't trust me around you
I don't trust me around you I belong to someone else not once have I been untrue
But when I'm close to you this way I find myself want it to
I don't trust me around you
I don't trust me...

She married the one I love today
When my back was turned she took him away
Now while they're all outside, waiting to throw rice
What I want to throw will surely black her eyes
'Cause I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
She took the only love I had
No, I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
It would be a way to hurt her 'cause she hurt me so bad
Well I never stole nothin' in my life
But if I get the chance I'll steal him from his wife
'Cause all is fair in love and war, maybe I'm carryin' this too far
But I feel like tying dynamite to her side of the car
No I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
She took the only love I had
No, I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her

I dreamed I was there in hillbilly heaven
Oh, what a beautiful sight!
And I met all the stars in hillbilly heaven
Oh, what a star-spangled night!
[Spoken:]
Last night, I dreamed I went to hillbilly heaven
And just as I arrived, the old curtain lifted
And there on stage stood, who else, but Roy Aikcuff and
Tex Ritter!
They said, 'Well, how you doing? Come on in here, I
know there's some folks you wanna see!
Over there's our newest member, your old friend Conway
Twitty! Say hello, darlin'!
And there's gentlemen Jim Reeves, singin' with Heaven's
choir
Roger Miller, he just got here, he's making everybody
laugh
'Course you know Roy Orbison can sing just as high as
anybody here
And Ernest Tubb can sing as low!
And Patsy Cline, well, bet she's the best singin' angel
here
And Dottie West is probably the prettiest
There's the old pea-picker, Ernie Ford, Jimmy Rodgers,
George Morgan, Hank Williams
And the wandering boy, Web Pierce
The old honky-tonker himself Lefty Frizzell
My goodness, what a group!
Would you just listen to Mother Mabel
Over there pickin' the wildwood flower with the angel
band?
You know I personally think she's just about God's
favorite
And Marty Robbins, well, he's still getting more
encores than anybody else up here, just like he used to
down on earth
Yeah, well, there's Elvis
They still call him the King but we know they're not
talking about the real king up here!'
I dreamed I was there
In hillbilly heaven
Oh, what a star-studded night!
[Spoken:]
Then I ask Roy and Tex, I said, 'Well, who do you think
will be showin' up, say, within the next 40, 50, 60-
years?'
They handed me a big tallybook and, in it, I saw names
like Johnny Cash, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Don
Gibson, Mel Tillis, Farren Young, Kitty Wells
Some of the newer ones like Vince Gill and Garth Brooks
'Course they talked about Minnie Pearl, the Judds,
Tanya Tucker, Reba McIntyre, Hank Jr.
Oh, of course, Buck Owens, Roy Rodgers, Gene Altry,
Randy Travis, and Willie Nelson, there's old Chet!
I said, 'Well, where's Porter Wagoner's name?'
Oh, there it is!
And then there was Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette, and
Dolly Parton! (gasp)
That's when I woke up!
I dreamed I was there
In hillbilly heaven
Oh, what a beautiful sight!
And I met all the stars in hillbilly heaven

Though the miles are between us
I thought our love would strengthen
As it has so many times before
But something has happened
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel my world is crumblin'
And the blues are at my door
Chorus:
The last letter that you wrote was
On a blue piece of paper
That old feelin's back
The clouds are movin' in
The beginning of the end is near
I feel your love has faded into darkness
It seems I have no friend
I feel the blues movin' in
Oh it's not the words you wrote that made me sad
And broken-hearted
That's put me in this sad shape I'm in
Between the lines are mixed emotions
And there's teardrops on the paper
You said that's all I'll write today
I'll cose for now old friend
Repeat Chorus
My state of mind is desperate
And this hole that I'm sinkin' in
Gets deeper while I'm diggin' to get out
Oh please give the right answer to the questions I'm askin'
Tell me you still love me
That would turn my world about

I forgot more than you'll ever know about him
You think you know the smile on his lips
The thrill at his touch of his fingertips
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about him
You think you'll find a heaven of bliss
In each sweet caress and each tender kiss
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about him
You stole his love from me one day you didn't care how much you hurt me
But you'll never steal away the mem'ries of what used to be
Oh you think he's yours to have and to hold
Someday you'll learn when his love grows cold
That I forgot more than you'll ever know about him

I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you
Some people go for cocaine
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
That would bore me terrifically too
Still I get a kick out of you
I get a kick every time I see you
Standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to see you
Obviously don't adore me
I get no kick in a plane
Flying too high with some guy in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do
Still I get a kick out of you

I wish you all the luck I wish you only the best
Satisfaction in love and true happiness
I wish you blue skies and rainbows I wish you joy pure and sweet
I wish you all that you wish for but only if you're with me
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
I wish you nothing but trouble if you've decided to leave
I'm just not like those heroes found in books and on TV
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
I have had you too long I have given too much
I have loved you too strong to think of giving you up
I've always envied those lovers that wish you well when you leave
And wish you luck with another but there are others like me
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
And every face you look into I hope you're haunted by me
Yes I'm possessive and jealous at least I speak honestly
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
I'm just not like the heroes found in books and on TV
I hope you're never happy never ever ever happy
Never ever ever happy with anybody but me
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
I wish you nothing but trouble if you've decided to leave
I'm just not like those heroes found in books and on TV
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me
I hope you're never happy
I hope you're never happy with anybody but me

What to do and where to start?
Things are falling all apart
Trying hard to move ahead
But keep losing ground instead
Still I have to take a chance
Putting fear and doubt aside
Had no warning in advance
Nothing left to do but try
CHORUS
And I just might make it work
I just might make it after all
I just might rise above the hurt
Thought I've suffered quite a fall
But I have to get a grip
And hold on to it like a vice
Have to face the falling chips
I just might make it, I just might
Oh, I might have been a fool
But it's true that love is blind
And you have broken every rule
You've taken all that yours and mine
And How does one go on with life?
When your shattered so inside
Pieces of a love gone wrong
Well, ya pick'em up and you move along
CHORUS
But I just might make it work
I just might make it after all
I just might rise above the hurt
Thought I've suffered quite a fall
I just might live to see the day
I can say "hey I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright"
I better go on either way
Rise above it, I just might be stronger then I know
Well, I might even be surprised
I've got to get on with my life
I just might make it
I just might
Nothin left to do but try
I might make it

THAT YEAR THE SPRING WAS SIX MONTHS LONG AND LOVE
COULD DO NO WRONG FOR LOVE TO OPEN UP THE ANSWERS
THE SUN WAS STAPEL TO THE SKY A JUNIOR PROM JULY
AND WE AT CENTER STAGE WHERE THE DANCERS.
I KNEW YOU WHEN THE AIR WAS COLD I'M THERE AGAIN
MY DRESS WAS BLUE AND IT LAY ACROSS THE CHAIR
'CAUSE I LOVE YOU I KNEW YOU WELL YOUR HEART
COULD MELT LIKE CARAMEL YOUR EYES WAS DEEP LIKE
THE SUN MUDDY STREAM WHERE THAT TAPOLE STREAM
CHILD BEGIN CHILD YOU SLEEP
THAT YEAR THE FOG WOULD CLIMB THE BEACH AND WRAPPED
US OUT IN PREACH FROM SEARCH LIGHTS THAT THE SKY
WOULD SENDING
I KNEW YOU FIRST, I KNEW YOU BEST, I KNEW FROM THE REST,
I KNEW YOU WHEN THE SPRING WAS ENDING
AS TIME TAKES HOLD YOU MAYBE WE'RE GROWING OLD
BUT IN MY PRAY I WILL YOU SEE TO REMAIN THE TIME
IS SURE OF NOW AND THEN IT'S ONLY ME

Everybody want to find a love somebody somebody who would always care
We get locked up in our own worlds with feelings and secrets we're afraid to share
But all I have to do is see your smile and maybe just maybe if I brush your hand
Something happens I cannot ecplain and somehow oh somehow I can understand
I think you're gonna find gonna find you I'm reading your mind gonna find you
I know you by heart and you're so much a part of me
I know you by heart yes I do
There's no wonder I can love you the way that I do
I can finish any sentense you start
I know you I know you by heart
I know every time they're gonna call I pick up the phone before it ever rings
And when you need some loving I'll be there beside you anticipating everything
It's like I always said you're the one I want I'm inside your head all I want is you
I know you by heart...
[ guitar - harmonica ]

I remember I remember I remember mama and daddy most of all
I remember meadows and fields of golden wheat
I remember songbirds and sugar cane so sweet
I remember lots of things that often I recall
But I remember mama and daddy most of all
I remember gingerbread my mama used to bake
And I remember home made toys that daddy used to make
Yes I remember many things that often I recall
But I remember mama and daddy most of all
I remember mama and daddy most of all
And our little country home they filled with love
I remember mama and daddy most of all
And all the things they did to make life happier for us
Yes I remember lots of things that often I recall
But I remember mama and daddy most of all
I remember candy that daddy used to bring I remember songs my mama used to sing
Oh I remember many things that often I recall
But I remember mama and daddy most of all
I remember mama and daddy most of all
And how they taught us children right from wrong
I remember mama and daddy most of all
How they used to hope and pray they'd live to see us grown
Oh I remember many things that often I recall
But I remember mama and daddy most of all

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the ties that bind
Because you're mine I walk the line
I find it very very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day's through
Yes I admit it, I am a fool for you
Because you're mine I walk the line
As sure as night is dark and day's light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine, I walk the line
You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine, I walk that line
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Because you're mine, I walk the line
I'm gonna walk it
I'm gonna walk the line
I'm gonna walk it, walk it, walk it
I'm gonna walk that line
I'm gonna walk it because you're mine
I'm gonna walk it, walk it
I'm gonna walk the line
I'm gonna walk it, walk it
I'm gonna walk the line
I'm gonna walk it

A different lover every day
Same old book just a different page
Same old lines in the same old play
I've got to find somebody I can love all the way
(I wanna fall in love) someone that I can live with
(I wanna fall in love) someone to take and give with
(I wanna fall in love) someone I can be real with
(I wanna fall in love)
I want someone to be just mine someone to be with all the time
A real true love is hard to find
And I don't know where I'll find him but I've got to keep on tryin'
(I wanna fall in love) if you hear me listen to me
(I wanna fall in love) I'm undone so come and do me
(I wanna fall in love) if you got love give it to me
(I wanna fall in love)
(I wanna fall in love) someone to really need me
(I wanna fall in love) someone to really please me
(I wanna fall in love) when it hurts someone to ease me
(I wanna fall in love)
(I wanna fall in love) someone to spend my life with
(I wanna fall in love) someone to fuss and fight with
(I wanna fall in love) someone to make it right with

There's a place in my mind that's suspended in time when we were happy in love
Days warm and sweet and the nights so complete then life was perfect for us
It was just you and I only love in our eyes not a sign of a tear on our face
No sorrow no pain only sunshine no rain before something else took its place
Oh I wanna go back there
Back to the time there was no doubt you cared
Back to the time love was tender and fair
I wanna go back there I wanna go back there
Doop-do-do-do doop-do-do-do-do I wanna go back there
Doop-do-do-do doop-do-do-do-do I wanna go back there
Do you think if we tried we could put life aside and see if we might make it back
I know in my heart what we had at the start I believe it could still be like that

Mhm when you're not strong and need someone to lean on
Let me be your strenght when you're weak
When you need somebody to comfort and love you let mine be the arms that you
seek
I want to be what you need whatever it is come to me
You'll always know where I'll be cause I want to be what you need
When life gets to be more than you can endure my hand is always in reach
And I'm always waiting and I'm always willing to give you whatever you need
I want to be what you need...

The first strange town I was ever in the county was hangin' a man
And nobody cared if he lived or he died and I just didn't understand
So I washed my face in the morning dew bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew and kept on moving along
The second strange town I was in they were laughing at a poor crippled man
Begging for nickels and dimes on the street and I just didn't understand
So I washed my face in the morning dew...
[ ac.guitar ]
The third strange town that I was in was settled peaceful and nice
The rich got richer and the poor got poorer and to me it didn't seem right
So I washed my face in the morning dew...
Now someday times are bound to change it can't be very far
And each injustice that I have seen will come before the bar
Then I'll wash my face in the morning dew bathe my soul in the sun

If I should stay
Well I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, and yet I know
that I'll think of you
each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories
That's all I have
and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
what you need
I will always love you
I will always love you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
that you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you

I used to love it when roses would come
The card always read, "You're my number one"
But love never goes the way one supposes
And I will forever hate roses
You sent me roses, I thought it was nice
Opened the card and it read, "goodbye"
You're movin' on as this chapter closes
And I will forever hate roses
I'll never see a rose from now on
That will not remind me that you're really gone
Don't trust the rose for the danger it poses
I will forever hate roses
The fragrance of roses will last throughout time
Their beauty will linger, but not in my mind
No, I'll love the daisies, the tulips, the posies
But I will forever hate roses
And I'll never see a rose from now own
That will not remind me that you're really gone
Oh, and don't trust the rose for the pain it imposes
I will forever hate roses
Now you're movin' on as this chapter closes
And I will forever hate roses

As I travel life's pathway to that city beyond
I find the way so narrow and my strenght almost gone
Then I cry oh Lord have mercy please don't leave me all alone
Cause somehow I've got to make it make heaven my home
I'll keep climbing I'll keep climbing till I make it my home
And I'll soon be with Jesus round the great white throne
Though the way may seem rugged Lord I must travel on
I'll keep climbing I'll keep climbing till I make heaven my home
My friends they forsake me my companions are few
I'll keep my eyes toward heaven no matter what others do
I'll keep my mind upon Jesus for his way I will choose
Soon I'll reach heaven's portal seems it's almost in view
I'll keep climbing...
I'll keep climbing...

Sweeter than honey as soft as a sigh gentle as snowflakes but warm as July
This is the way I remember your kiss if I live forever I'll never forget
Misty as morning as blue as the sky reflections of heaven in your loving eyes
Eyes that said more than your words ever did and if I live forever I'll never
forget
If I live forever I'll never forget it's you that I wanted to share my life with
Do I still love you the answer is yes if I live forever I'll never forget
Two loving arms that I felt welcome in arms that I'd run to again and again
How do you erase sweet mem'ries you miss if I live forever I'll never forget
Sad circumstances that stood between us wouldn't let us share a precious sweet
love
Do you remember do you feel like this if I live forever I'll never forget
If I live forever...

I met a man in Texas
And oh, he was so fine
And I said to myself
Self, I'm gonna make him mine
He owned a lot of oil wells and his bank roll sure was healthy
And I new if I married him I'd suddenly be wealthy
Oh I'll oil wells love you
I'll oil wells care
I'll oil wells need you
I want you oil wells dear
Well I never had no money
Not a penny to my name
And I said I'd find a rich man
And I'd love my way to fame
So he took mt in his arms
And I cuddled up real near
The money bug then bit me and I wispered in his ear
Oh, I'll oil wells love you
I'll oil wells care
I'll oil wells need you
I want you oil wells dear
He looked in to my eyes and thought he saw a love light shine
Nearly did he know that that light was dollar signs
Now that we are married there ain't nothin' left to tell
We'll live happily ever after because all is well that ends well
Oh, I'll oil wells love you
I'll oil wells care
I'll oil wells need you

I'm fed up with you feedin' me a line
You say that wasn't you I saw with someone else last night
You say you've never done me wrong you've always treated me right
I know it was dark but not that dark and I'm not that blind
And I'm fed up with you feedin' me a line
I'm fed up with you and the way that you do
I used to love you now I change my mind
And I'm fed up with you feedin' me a line
I once believed everything you've said I was so in love with you
You said I was the only one now I know that wasn't true
Now I know just where I stand I'm tidin' your cheatin' line
And I'm fed up with you feedin' me a line
I'm fed up with you...

Some chewing gum and candy, some magazines and snacks,
Some startin' over money that I've been holdin' back,
A change of clothes and notepad to write a letter back to say so long
A one-way ticket sayin' good-bye to everything
Threw my weddin' band out the window of the train
All I want's my freedom, reclaim my maiden name
I'm movin' on 'cause I'm gone
You can tell the truth or you can lie
You can say I left you or I died
Say I'm in the Himalayas on some spiritual quest
And could spend years lookin' for the light
Say I'm in the witness program with the F.B.I.,
Say a U.F.O. abducted me from home
You can say what you chose, but I tell you the truth
You can say for sure I'm gone, 'cause I'm gone
You think that you're above me, like I'm not good enough
You make me feel unwanted, unwelcome and unloved
You're selfish, vain and greedy; you're hateful, rude and rough
And you're so wrong
But you'd rather live unhappy and tolerate the pain
Than separate and have me takin' half of everything
Well, I'm leavin' your possessions, left on the good-bye train,
Left you alone 'cause I'm gone
You can have the house, the car, the boat,
My records, books and stereo,
The dog and the cat, my ceramic shop out back,
My doll collection and my clothes
You can keep all our friends and all the pictures in the den,
And the fluffy pillows you sleep on
But when you lay your head on that big feather bed
You can rest assured I'll be gone; I'll be gone
You can tell the truth or you can lie
You can say I left or I died
Say I'm in the Himalayas on some spiritual quest
And could spend years lookin' for the light
Say I'm in the witness program with the F.B.I.
Say a U.F.O. abducted me from home
Well, you can say what you chose, but I tell you the truth
You can say for sure I'm gone
You can say what you like, but I'll tell you twice
You can say for sure, say for sure I'm gone, gone
Some chewing gum and candy, magazines and snacks,
Startin' over money I've been holding back,
Change of clothes and notepad to write a letter back to say so long
I got a one-way ticket sayin' good-bye to everything
I threw my weddin' band out of the window of the train
All I want's my freedom, reclaim my maiden name
I'm moving on 'cause I'm gone
Oh, I'm gone, gone, gone; I'm gone

I just found out today the little game you play
Well I've been sleeping all my life away
You've been stepping so they say between midnight and day
So I'm gonna sleep with one eye open from now on
From now on all night long
You won't have a chance to treat your mama wrong
You've been stepping so they say between midnight and day
So I'm gonna sleep with one eye open from now on
[ guitar - banjo ]
There's a honky tonk down the road just a mile or so
I understand that's where you spend your time
Baby I got news for you your little game is through
Yeah from now on baby you better tow the line
From now on all night long...
[ mandolin - dobro ]
You thought you were being smart breaking my little heart
And leaving me to spend my time alone
Well you'll find out today it just don't work out that way
You started a little game that two can play

Mama didn't always have those tears in her eyes
And daddy once was able to hold his head up high
But now I brought disgrace to my whole family
Now they cry, but I'm not worth
The tears they cry for me
I loved a boy and then I found that he just lead me on
So in my hurt and bitterness
I let myself go alone
But all I did was hurt myself
And shame my family
And now they cry but I'm not worth
The tears they cry for me
No I'm not worth
The salt in one tiny tear
Oh why have I brought shame
To the one I loved so dear
I'm so sorry that I hurt them
But they'll never know how sorry
And now they cry but I'm not worth
The tears they cry for me
Yes now they cry, but I'm not worth

I'm running out of love and I'm running out of passion
You seem to get worse every day
I'm running out of love and I long for restitution
Someday you wake up and I'll be far away
How long did you think you could keep on doin' me wrong
How long did you think I'd stay quiet and take it
The love I had for you is almost gone
I ain't gonna let you take my heart and break it
I'm running out of love...
You come and gone just anytime you want to
And you never bother to tell me where you're goin'
Now I wonder if there's anything you don't do
Someday you pay for the wild seeds you sowin'

Hmm (oh ain't he cute)
Ah well I don't like to get up if I feel like sleeping
No and I don't like to sweep my floor if I don't feel like sweeping
If you don't like the way I am then you can move along
You can't change the way I am I've been this way too long
I've been this way too long and you can't ever change me now
Don't waste your time in tryin' cause I am just what I am
I've got my way of doin' things and who can say I'm wrong
You can't change the way I am I've been this way too long
Oh and I don't like to make my bed if I don't feel like makin' it
No and I don't like to bake no bread if I don't feel like bakin' it
If you don't like the way I am then you can move along
Cause you can't change the way I am I've been this way too long
Well I don't like to hoe no corn if I don't feel like hoein' it
(You should you're corny)
And I don't like to mow no grass if I don't feel like mowin' it
(I know it's comin' through the upstairs window)
If you don't like the way I am then you can move along
You can't change the way I am I've been this way too long
If you don't like the way I am...
Oh as far as I can remember back you have been this way
(And as long as you remember I will be honey)
When you was in the first grade you was exact the same way
(First grade I was waitin' for the second)
You swiped the pencils and scattered paper all over the desk

Mama it's so good to be back home again I'm so proud to see that you are
looking well
Yes I know that I look a little weary oh but mama I have been through living
hell
You know how much I've always loved you mama
But he done things to me I couldn't understand
Why he made me watch him love another woman
And we tried to make me love another man
Mama can I feel a little different I need you now even more than I depend
And I need the love I've lost and understanding and a lot of time to get me
over him
If I lose my mind mama I wanna be here with you
Have them locked me up and see I have good care
But I just couldn't stand this torture any longer

An acre of diamonds I'd offered to you
A solid gold mansion an airplane or two
This whole world would be yours to have and to hold
If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold
If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold
I'd have all the riches my pockets would hold
I'd feel oh so wealthy with treasures untold
If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold
[ fiddle ]
The tears that have fallen won't buy you a thing
The heartaches you've caused me won't pay for a ring
The love that I wanted would not have grown cold
If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold
If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold...

If you go, I'll follow you
You can't leave my love behind
If you go (if you go) I'll follow you
Even death will never end this love of mine
I have loved you for so long
With a love most true and strong
You have all I may request
And I'll love you good or bad
Where you go I'll come with you
No matter where you take me to
I'll go to hell
And back again
I'll be with you
Until the end
If you go, I'll follow you
You can't leave my love behind
If you go (if you go) I'll follow you
Even death will never end this love of mine

When my strength is not enough to face the disapointments When nothing seems to work out like I planned When I think I've reached the end, just stop and reassure me Cause I can make it, if you say I can If you say I can, then I can find the strength to do it In knowing you believe that much in me Tell me that I can and give me faith in what I'm doing I'm only just as strong as you make me But I can do it, if you say I can When I've reached the point of thinking life's not worth the bother When I can't seem to give what life demands When it seems impossible to make it any farther I can go on, if you say I can If you say I can, then I can find the strength to do it In knowing you believe that much in me Tell me that I can and give me faith in what I'm doing I'm only just as strong as you make me But I can do it, if you say I can

Imagine
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us

Darling it's not really over it just seems to be
Darling I don't really think that we want to be free
A raging storm of anger made us want to end it all
Darling don't you know in each love some pain must fall
These tiny drops of pain that's falling down our face
Tomorrow will be gone almost without a trace
It's hurtin' now but soon we'll find it doesn't hurt at all
Darling don't you know in each love some pain must fall
In each love some pain must fall that doesn't mean that it's the end
When the anger is all gone everything will be all right again
And the hurt that seems so big now tomorrow will seem small
Darling don't you know in each love some pain must fall
[ guitar ]
In each love some pain must fall...

As the snow flies
On a cold and gray Chicago morn'
A poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto
And his mama cries
'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
It's another little hungry mouth to feed
In the ghetto
People, can't you understand
The child needs a helping hand
Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day
Take a look at you and me
Are we too blind to see
Do we simply turn our heads
And look the other way
While the world turns
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
In the ghetto
And his hunger burns
So he starts to roam the streets at night
And he learns how to steal
And he learns how to fight
In the ghetto
Then one night in desperation
A young man breaks away
He buys him a gun, steals a car
Tries to run, but he don't get far
And his mama cries
As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Face down in the street with a gun in his hand
In the ghetto
And a young man dies
On a cold and gray Chicago morn'
Another little baby child is born
In the ghetto

We'd get up before sun-up to get the work done up
We'd work in the fields till the sun had gone down
We've stood and we've cried as we have bristly watched
A hailstorm a' beatin' our crops to the ground
We've gone to bed hungry many nights in the past
In the good old days when times were bad
Chorus:
No amount of money could buy from me
The memories that I have of then
No amount of money could pay me
To go back and live through it again
I've seen daddy's hands break open and bleed
And I've seen him work till he's stiff as a board
An' I've seen momma layin' in suffer and sickness
In need of a doctor we couldn't afford
Anything at all was more than we had
In the good old days when times were bad
We've got up before and found ice on the floor
Where the wind would blow snow through the cracks in the wall
And I couldn't enjoy then, havin' a boyfriend
I had nothing decent to wear at all
So I long for a love that I never had
In the good old days when times were bad
Repeat Chorus
Tag:
In the good old days when times were bad

There's a land that is fairer than day
And by faith we can see it apart
For the father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there
In the sweet by and by
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
In the sweet by and by
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
We shall sing on that beautiful shore
The melodious songs of the blest
And our spirit shall sorrow no more
Not a sign for the blessing of rest
In the sweet by and by...

It ain't fair for you to leave me cold and cryin' in the night
It ain't fair to take your body from my arms and out of sight
It ain't fair you've gone and left me where you kissed me I still burn
Are you leaving for my loving this awful hurt and then return
It ain't fair for you to leave me alone to face the morning light
It ain't fair you took my body and then to say that it ain't right
It ain't fair you've made me your woman a no longer a good girl in your eyes
How come before you said you'd love me it ain't fair that it ain't right

I can't be true no matter what I do
It's a weakness of mine, nothin' to do with you
So don't expect it of me though I expect it of you
I love you, I do, but I can't be true
Men are my weakness I've got a roving eye
And I've fallen victim to many a smile
I just love the excitement of love when it's new
I'm just a hopeless romantic so I can't be true, I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
It's a weakness of mine, nothin' to do with you
So don't expect it of me though I expect it of you
I love you, I do, but I can't be true, I can't be true
Some play it safe while some like it hot
I guess you could say I never knew when to stop
But when I'm lovin' you, I'll give it all that I got
It might be different with you to know I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
Oh I get around, and I break all of the rules
Now that you know it's true, I'll leave the rest up to you
I'll be good to you, but I can't be true, I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
It's a weakness of mine, its not a weakness in you
So don't expect it of me though I expect it of you
I really love you, I do, but I can't be true, I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
Oh I get around, and I break all of the rules
Now that you know it's true, I'll leave the rest up to you

Just like the tide goes with the sea
We belong together, you and me
Just like the dawn followed by day
We'll always be together
And that's just how it will stay
Chorus:
It must be you that's always walking in my dreams
It must be you who'll always be right next to me
So when you find yourself alone
Just think of me and I'll be there
Must be you by my side the whole way through
Just like the fresh white winter snow
Our love is pure and it will always grow
And when we're in those autumn years
Together, we'll look back, but we won't shed a single tear
Repeat Chorus
When you find yourself alone
Just think of me and I'll be there

Gather round girls you I grew up with my old friends that I used to scuff with
Need you around me at this time
You've all had your turn to cry and old friends stood closely by
Friends of mine stand by me cause it's my time
It's my time it's my time it's my time
It's my time to cry hmm-hmm-hmm it's my time to cry ouh-ouh-ouh
It's my turn to cry yeah-yeah it's my time
[ dobro - guitar ]
Gather round boys I used to to play house with
Come here boys I first kissed on the mouth with
Need your tender words so kind
You've all had your misty eyes and old friends stood by to dry
Friends of mine stand by me cause it's my time
It's my time it's my time it's my time
It's my time to cry ouh-ouh-ouh it's my time to cry yeah-yeah-yeah

I never get an answer
It seems like you're avoiding me
Can't take unhappy endings
So I just keep pretending
You'll see the light, eventually
Can't stop my heart from breakin'
Can't stop my hands from shakin'
Can't keep my eyes from cryin'
Can't believe your love is dyin'
Can't stop the rain from fallin'
No answer when I'm callin'
My love it's so confusin'
It's such a heartache losin' you
Feels like some tragic movie
Please say you'll come back to me
Dreamin' of you night after night
I'm having trouble sleepin'
You're memory is keepin'
These feelin's runnin' through my mind
Can't stop my heart from breakin'
Can't stop my hands from shakin'
Can't keep my eyes from cryin'
Can't believe your love is dyin'
Can't stop the rain from fallin'
No answer when I'm callin'
My love it's so confusin'
It's such a heartache losin' you
It's such a heartache; I don't know what to do
It's such a heartache and it's tearin' me in two
You took away the ring
I wanted more than anything
Can't stop my heart from breakin'
Can't stop my hands from shakin'
Can't keep my eyes from cryin'
Can't believe your love is dyin'
Can't stop the rain from fallin'
No answer when I'm callin'
My love it's so confusin'
It's such a heartache
Can't stop my heart from breakin'
Can't stop my hands from shakin'
Can't keep my eyes from cryin'
Can't believe your love is dyin'
Can't stop the rain from fallin'
No answer when I'm callin'
My love it's so confusin'
It's such a heartache
Can't stop my heart from breakin'
Can't stop my hands from shakin'
Can't keep my eyes from cryin'

It's too late you say you want me and it's too late
Once my love for you was so great but it's too late to love me now
It's too bad to say you need me and it's too bad
I know the feeling and it's so sad but it's too late to love me now
It's too late to love me now
Don't you know how hard I've tried to hold out just for you
Loving you from mem'ry day by day
Then someone came into my life and turned my dreams around
And he's taking all the love you threw away
It's too late you say you love me and it's too late
Once my love for you was so great but it's too late to love me now
It's too late to love me now
Don't you know how hard I've tried...
It's too late you say you need me and it's too late
Once my love for you was so great but it's too late to love me now

Mine is a jealous heart imagines things that never are
Builds a fire from a tiny spark but that's the way of a jealous heart
Sunny skies and a rosy bed thorns and storm clouds up ahead
Cause suddenly the sky turns dark for those of us with a jealous heart
Imagination runnin' wild like a frantic frightened child
Anytime that we're apart I can't control my jealous heart
And you know mine is a jealous heart and every hurt leaves a lasting scar
Don't you hate yourself for the fool you are
When you're cursed with a jealous heart
[ guitar ]
I love you more than words can tell one day's heaven two days hell
Suspicious words like poison darts spoken from my jealous heart
Mine is a jealous heart imagines things that never are
Builds a fire from a tiny spark but that's the way of a jealous heart
And you know mine you know mine is a jealous heart
And every hurt every hurt leaves a lasting scar
Don't you hate yourself for the fool you are

John Daniel came to town one summer afternoon
Wearing dirty work clothes so everyone presumed
He was just another logger from the logging camp nearby
And he was but there was somethin' different in John Daniel's eyes
John Daniel was a young man not more than twenty-four
And there was an air about him that one could not ignore
And in spite of calloused hands and dirty clothes his face was kind
And I wanted so to know what was in John Daniel's mind
John Daniel tell me where did you come from tell me where is it you've been
John Daniel tell me why are you different from all of these other men
John Daniel there's somethin' about you that I don't quite understand
John Daniel do you hold the answer to a higher plan
I rented him a room he went upstairs like all the rest
It was Saturday and he'd be going in to town I guessed
But he left in a robe and sandals with a Bible in his hand
And I thought to myself John Daniel I don't understand
Now I'd planned to meet some friends of mine when I got off at three
In the park we often gather to talk of love and peace
When I got there I found that a crowd had gathered round
And there I saw John Daniel a sittin' on the ground
John Daniel tell me where did you come from...
So you want to be free he said well this is how you can
As he read from the Bible he held in his hand
We were searchin' for the truth not knowing where to look
Not knowing that the answers all were in John Daniel's book
John Daniel told us all how we could be free
John Daniel taught us all a better way for you and me
He came to us in our own way so we'd be sure to see
He had the light and essence of the man from Galillee
John Daniel tell me where did you come from...
John Daniel John Daniel John Daniel John Daniel

I can see you're disappointed
By the way you look at me
And I'm sorry that I'm not
The woman you thought I'd be
Yes, I've made my mistakes
But listen and understand
My mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman
So when you look at me
Don't feel sorry for yourself
Just think of all the shame
You might have brought somebody else
Just let me tell you this
Then we'll both know where we stand
My mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman
Now a man will take a good girl
And he'll ruin her reputation
But when he wants to marry
Well, that's a different situation
He'll just walk off and leave her
To do the best she can
While he looks for an angel
To wear his wedding band
Now I know that I'm no angel
If that's what you thought you'd found
I was just the victum of
A man that let me down
Yes, I've made my mistakes
But listen and understand
My mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman
No, my mistakes are no worse than yours

I ain't got no business here
You have made it very clear
So I'm leaving
Leaving this old town
My wings are kinda broken up
But I think I might can patch 'em up
Heaven help me
Lord, you got an angel down
Time and only time can tell
If I'm to find Heaven or Hell
Then I'm leaving
I'm just leaving
I have given all I can
I've tried but you don't understand
So I'm leaving
I'm talking big for someone so small
I know I'll be alright out there
Even so, I'm just a little scared
But that's strictly just between us
And that's all
I'm gonna be alright
I'm going to Paradise
I'm leaving
Just leaving
Time and only time can tell
If I'm to find Heaven or Hell
But I'm leaving
I'm just leaving
My wings are kinda broken up
But I think I might can patch 'em up
Heaven help me
Lord, you've got an angel down
I'm leaving
I'm leaving this old town
Leaving
I'm leaving
Lord, you've an angel down
I'm leaving this old town

No we can't control the evil that surround us
But as long as we're together that's enough
If there were just the two of us how different things would be
No one could come between us from now on
The wagging tongues would speak no more the sounds of gossip gone
Without a prying ear to fall upon
No we can't control the evil that surround us
But as long as we're together that's enough
Though we have no power over those around us
We can act as if there's just the two of us
[ steel - fiddle ]
Though clouds of doubt may drift about upon a stormy sea
I'll only draw you nearer onto me
As long as we're together we'll never walk alone
We'll build a world of sunshine of our own

(Dolly Parton)
If you hear me crying in the night
Pretend that you don't hear me it's alright
Don't ask me why I'm crying, please don't make a sound
I don't know why, it's just the way I am
And if you think I act a little strange
And you don't understand when I do things
Like running through the fields while the rain is pouring down
I don't know why, it's just the way I am
And even though you may not understand me
I hope that you'll accept me like I am
For there are many sides of me, my mind and spirit must be free
And I might smile when other folks would frown
I don't know why, it's just the way I am
I might go out chasing butterflies
And if I fail to catch one I might cry
And if you want me you might find me in the meadow walking 'round
I don't know why, it's just the way I am
I might be home and busy cleaning house
And in the middle of my work I might go out
And go play games with children at the playground
It makes me happy, and that's just the way I am
And even though you may not understand me
I hope that you'll accept me like I am
For there are childish sides of me
My mind and spirit must be free
I might smile when you think I should frown

Love can grow in the strangest places,
Might find love in strangers faces.
Waiting just around the corner for all you know.
Love can grow where you least expect it,
Take and chance and don't reject it.
Love will grow if one just lets it,
Let love grow.
I know you, have feelings for me too
But you're afraid to try to love again.
I know your heart is true
But this is all so new.
I wonder what I'll do,
If I would let you in.
It's a chance that's worth the taking.
Love is always out there for the making.
Find it in the eyes of someone that you know.
In any color, shape or fashion
There is no denying passsion.
Love is always everlasting,
Let love grow.
Yeah
Love can fill the empty spaces,
Dry our tears and all their traces,
Mend our broken hearts and heal our souls.
Hindsights always out to blind you.
Look ahead
And not behind you.
Look for love and let it find you,
Let love grow...
Love will grow if one just lets it,
Let love grow.

This is the first letter that I wrote back home to mom and daddy
A few days after I'd moved to Nashville
June 2nd 1964 Nashville Tennesee
Dear mom and daddy I hope this letter finds everybody well and happy
As for me I'm fine I guess I'm just a little lonesome and a whole lot homesick
I got to Nashville OK and I thought I'd better write and let you know
Cause I knew you'd be worried about me
And I don't let you know to worried about me Cause I'm gonna be alright
Once I get settled and used to bein' away from home
I didn't realize how much I loved you and all them noisy kids until I left
And I didn't reaize how hard it was to eave home eiter
Till I started to leave and everybody started cryin' includin' me
I cried almost all the way to Nashville
And I wanted to turn around a few times and come back
But you know how bad I've always wanted to go to Nashville
And be a singer and songwriter
And I believe that if I try long enough and hard enough that someday I'll make it
Don't worry about tryin' to send me any money or anything
Cause I've got a job singin' on the early morning television show
Here called the Eddie Hill Show
And a couple of folks already told me that they might record a couple of my songs
So I'll be makin' enough money to get by
And I don't want you to worryin' about me bein' hungry or anything
And Nashville's not exactly what I thought it was gonna be
But I believe I'm gonna like it here once I get used to it
And I don't want you to worryin' about me gettin' in trouble either
Cause I'll be good just like I promised you I would when I left
Well can't think of anything else to say
I guess I'd better close for now and you write me real soon
And tell everybody I said hello and I'm gonna be real anxious to hear from you
Cause I sure miss you and I love you an awful lot

Until now there's always been a missing line
You know life's too short to hide a good thing you feel
And I find the morning after
Is the best time to determine if it's real
Baby, finding you gave my whole world reason to rhyme
Cause life's like poetry and in my poem bay
Until now there's always been a missing line
Life's too short to think about right or wrong
And the only thing I wonder 'bout
Is where you been so long
Cause baby finding you gave my whole world reason and
rhyme
And life's like poetry and in my poem bay
Until now there's always been a missing line

Oh dear I'm so tired and so lonesome
I wonder why mommy don't come
She told me to close my pretty blue eyes
And when I awoke she'd be home
She said she was going to see Grandma
Who lives by the river so wide
And I guess my mommy fell in there
And probably she won't be home tonight
I guess I'll go out and find papa
I expect he has stopped in at the store
It's a big pretty store filled with bottles
And I wish he wouldn't go there anymore
For he is so sick when he comes home,
He stumbles and falls on the stairs.
And once as he went in the palor,
he kicked at my poor little chair.
But I love him, I guess i'll find him,
And i know he will gladly come home.
Then it won't be so dark or so lonely,
while waiting for mama to come.
So out in the night went the baby
the sweet little blossom so fair
With eyes as bright as the mornning
and a head full of yella-golden hair
She pushed the heavy bar room door open,
and her papa in the corner she spied.
Down the hall her little feat pattered,
and soon she was close by his side.
Oh papa she cried as she reached him
I know that the music is sweet
But it's suppertime now, oh papa
Little blossom wants something to eat
A moment the red eyes gazed wildly
Down into her face sweet and fair
And just as a demon possessed him
He kicked off the back of a chair
A moment a second was over
The work of a fein was complete
the poor little innocent blossom,
lay crumbled and crushed at his feet
then in swept the lay so majestic,
and said with your life you must pay.
For only a fein or a mad man,
could murder a child in that way.
A moment the baby's life trembled

LITTLE DAVID WAS OUR SON,
BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY
BLIND AT BIRTH HE NEVER SAW
THE HARP HIS FINGERS PLAYED
THE HARP THAT CAME THE DAY
HE WAS BORN FROM WHERE WE
JUST DON'T KNOW A HARP LIKE NONE
YOU EVER SEEN FORTH SOLID GOLD
LITTLE DAVID LEARN TO PLAY IT
AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE NO ONE
HAS TO TEACH HIM HE JUST LEARN IT
RIGHT AWAY AND WE WOULD STARE AT THIS
TV AS HIS HANDS MOVE CROSS THE STRINGS
AND WHEN HE PLAY THAT SEEM TO BE
COULD HEAR THE ANGELS SING
HE WAS 4 THEN HE WAS 5 AND THAN HE 6 YEARS
OLD AND THE SONGS HE PLAYED ON HIS HARP THERE
WAS SOMETHING TO BE POSES
THERE WAS SOMETHING HEAVENLY IN THE WAY
THAT DAVID SMILE LITTLE DAVID WAS SO DIFFERENT
FROM THE AVERAGE CHILD AND THAN THERE WAS A STORM
ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AND THE SNOW BROUGHT SUCH A CHILL
LITTLE DAVID 7 NOW LACE QUIET AND STILL HIS HANDS
REACH OUT TO TOUCH HIS HARP GENTLY BE CRESTED THE
ANGEL'S CAME FOR HIM THAT NIGHT AND ON THE 7TH YEAR
HE RISK IT
LITTLE DAVID PLAYING NOW IN GOD ANGEL LAND
HE'S GONE HOME TO HEAVEN NOW THE WAY THAT IT
WAS PLANNED BUT ON HIS BIRTHDAY EVERY DAY WHICH
FALLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE WE

And Oprah was talkin' on TV this mornin'
She said when love dies, there's no need to keep mourning
The honeymoon's over, there's no vital signs
Though he's the same age I am, he's grown old before my
time
And I'm tired of livin' with a dead man
I don't believe that I can
Continue in the manner I've been going
I try to dress up sexy for him
My sexy clothes just bore him
He says he's got a headache

Hold my hand lest I lose my way
Hold my hand and lead me home
Guide each step that I might take
Hold my hand and keep me strong
And let the path I walk be straight
Let the deeds I do be kind
Let me never hesitate
To help my brother
Walking blind
Hold my hand lest I lose my way
Hold my hand and lead me home
Guide each step that I might take
Hold my hand and keep me strong.
And let my words have meaning Lord
Anything that I might speak
And if you see me leaning Lord
Just hold my hand and strengthen me
Hold my hand lest I lose my way
Hold my hand and lead me home
Guide each step that I might take
Hold my hand and keep me strong

That's the way love is you have to love and learn
I've lost again but can't I win these tears that I cried make my eyes burn
Each new love I'd find turns out to deepen the wrong time
And it looks like I'll just have to love and learn
Love and learn just hurt and yearn for someone who will love me in return
I'll be hurt many times before the right one I find
But that's the way love is you have to love and learn
[ steel ]
Love and learn...

Love is like a butterfly
As soft and gentle as a sigh
The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings
Love makes your heart feel strange inside
It flutters like soft wings in flight
Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing
I feel it when you're with me
It happens when you kiss me
That rare and gentle feeling that I feel inside
Your touch is soft and gentle
Your kiss is warm and tender
Whenever I am with you I think of butterflies
Love is like a butterfly
The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings
Love makes your heart feel strange inside
It flutters like soft wings in flight
Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing
Your laughter brings me sunshine
Everyday is spring time
And I am only happy when you are by my side
How precious is this love we share
How very precious, sweet and rare
Together we belong like daffodils and butterflies
Love is like a butterfly
As soft and gentle as a sigh
The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings
Love makes your heart feel strange inside
It flutters like soft wings in flight
Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

Love is only as strong as your weakest moment
And then that moment of weakness anyone can go wrong
Oh weak woman life's a crooked river follows the path of least resistance
I went in a wrong place at the right time where I didn't have any business
Temptation overcame me and now I'm ashamed of me
But how can I ask the one I love for his forgiveness

As blue skies and daylight darken into night
Surrounding us with beauty as the stars make their light
They spell out our names all the stars up above
As they flicker and shine like letters of love
Then a warm breath of air whispers through the trees
As the leaves on their branches have blown to the breeze
Ripples of water seemed to echo the sound
Love's out tonight there's love all around
Small drops of dew act as nature's perfume
Placing its fragrance on all that's in blue
While I hold you so close your lips touching mine
With nature all around us watching our love entwine
Love's out tonight see the candles in the sky
God lend us the heavens tonight for you and I
A night full of love for all the world to see
Love's out tonight all around you and me

Baby, love is strange
Many many people, take it for a game
My sweet baby, love is strange
Yeah Yeah
Many many people, take it for a game
Yeah Yeah
Love is strange
Love is strange
Yeah Yeah
Many many people, take it for a game
Yeah Yeah
Love is strange
Love is strange
Many people, they don't understand
They think that having love is, like having money in the hand
My sweet baby, love is strange
Many many people, seem to take it for a game
La la la la
Love is strange
La la la la

Duet with Porter Wagoner
Writer Tom Paxton
Copyright 1968
I know what you're thinking when you look at me
The love in your eyes is so easy to see
It's real and it's good what I feel for you love is worth
living when you love
like we do
I understand when you're not feeling well
If there's something on your mind I always can tell
I'm there when you need me and you're there when I need
Love is worth living when you love like we do
Love is worth living when you love like we do
We found the happiness that very few do
You know that I want you and you know that I want you
Love is worth living when you love like we do
Love is worth living...

The neon lights of a movie marquee
Says the show today is Love Is Free
And inside a boy and a girl on a date
Their folks are gone away they're gonna stay out late
A little later on in a lover's lane
They park in the dark with their hearts in flames
He says oh baby go along with me
I need you so and love is free
In a simple little room in a Chatanooga home
For girls that need a friend and are all alone
She waits for a letter that never comes
From a boy that won't admit what he's done
She had to leave school cause she couldn't stand the shame
Her daddy said she ruined the family name
Her mama cries herself to sleep at night
That's no way to start a young girl's life
Love isn't free no it ain't free
No matter what they say somebody has to pay for love
In an orphanage home a sad little girl
Six years old and all alone in the world
She knows by now what they never say
That she once had a mom but she gave her away
People come to visit but don't choose Marie
She cries at the door nobody loves me
And somewhere a boy doesn't care at all
That her tear at night stains her little rag doll
Love isn't free no it ain't free
No matter what they say somebody has to pay for love

Your love's as fresh in my mem'ry as this morning's sunrise
And still just as beautiful to me
I can still feel the soft touch of love sweet and tender
You give me love to remember
Nights with no ending filled with love I'm remembering
Each night that I spent with you
I can still feel your soft touch I can still feel your warm love
You give me love to remember
And each morning when I wake up before I leave my pillow
I search through my dreams carefully
Just to make sure that I don't leave one tiny mem'ry
Cause I dream of the love I remember
Nights with no ending filled with love I'm remembering
Each night that I spent with you
I can still feel your warm love I can still feel your soft touch

Making believe that you still love me
It's leaving me alone and so blue
I'll always dream, still I'll never own you
Making believe, its all I can do
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe
Making believe that I never lost you
But my happy hours are fun and so few
My plans for the future will never come true
Making believe what else can I do
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime

You say tomorrow you're going
It's so hard for me to believe
I'm making plans for the heartaches
'Cause you're making plans to leave
The tears for me will be falling
Like a tree shedding its leaves
I'm making plans for the tear drops
'Cause you're making plans to leave
You're making plans to forget me
I'm making plans to miss you
I'm getting ready ti grieve
I'm making plans to be lonesome
'Cause you're making plans to leave
I'm making plans to be lonesome

On a cold winty night as the winds blew across the wild moor
Poor Mary came wandering home with her child
Till she came at her own father's door
Papa oh papa she cried come down and open the door
Or the child in my arms will perish and die
From the winds that blow across the wild moor
But the man was deaf to her cry not a sound of her voice did he hear
While the watch dogs did howl and the village bells tolled
The winds blew across the wild moor
Oh how the old man must have felt
When he came to the door the next morn
And found Mary dead but the child yet alive
Clutched close to his dead mother's breast
Now the old man in grief pined away
And the day to it's mother went soon
And no one they say has lived there to this day
And the cottage is left to ruins
Now the villagers point out the place
Where the willows droop over the door
Saying there Mary died once a gay village bride
From the winds that blew across the wild moor

Late one cold and stormy night I heard a dog a' barkin'
Then I thought I heard somebody at my door a' knockin'
I wondered who could be outside in such an awful storm
Then I saw a little girl with a puppy in her arms
Before I could say a word she said, 'My name is Sandy
And this here is my puppy dog, it's name is little Andy'
Standing in the bitter cold in just a ragged dress
Then I asked her to come in and this is what she said
Chorus:
Ain't ya got no gingerbread
Ain't ya got no candy
Ain't ya got an extra bed for me and little Andy
Patty cake and bakersman
My mommy ran away again
And we was all alone and didn't know what else to do
I wonder if you'll let us stay with you
Giddy up trotty horse, going to the mill
Can we stay all night
If you don't love us no one will
I promise we won't cry
London bridge is fallin' down
My daddy's drunk again in town
And we was all alone and didn't what we could do
We wondered if you'll let us stay with you
She was just a little girl, not more than six or seven
But that night as they slept the angels took them both to heaven
God knew little Andy would be lonesome with her gone
Now Sandy and her puppy dog won't ever be alone
Ain't ya got no gingerbread
Ain't ya got no candy

Sleigh bells ring are you listening in the lane snow is
glistening
A beautiful sight we're happy tonight walking in the
winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird here to stay is a newbird
He sings a love song as he goes alone walking in the
winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build the snowman and pretend that
he is Parson Brown
He'll say are you merry we'll say no man but you can do
the job when you're in town
Later on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire
The face on the frame the plans that we made walking in
the winter wonderland
Just hear those sleigh bells jingleing ring ting
tingleing too
Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together
with you
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling you
Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together
with you
In the meadow we can build the snowman...
The face on the frame the plans that we made walking in

I'm a gonna get on that ol' turnpike and I'm gonna ride
I'm a gonna leave this town till you decide
Which one you want the most them Opry stars or me
Milwaukee here I come from Nashville Tennessee
Milwaukee is where we were before we came here
Workin' in a Bluerry makin' the finest steer
You came to me on a payday night said let's go to Tennessee
So we came down to Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry
We were watchin' TV Porter Wagoner singin' loud
I said that's the man for me I love him there's no doubt
I'm leavin' now to see if I can find out where he's at
Never can get him I'm settled for that bluegrass Lester Flatt
Oh I'm a gonna get on that ol' turnpike and I'm gonna ride
I'm a gonna leave this town till you decide
Which one you want the most me or Wilma Lee
Milwaukee here I come from Nashville Tennessee
I'm a goin' now and trade my ol' Ford for a nose
Honey I might get all drunk up and trade it for the rose
There's a one thing I know for sure I'll always be blue
There ain't no way to get drunk enough to stop lovin' you
So I'm a gonna get on that ol' turnpike and I'm gonna ride
I'm a gonna leave this town till you decide
Which one you want the most me or Jerry Reed
Milwaukee here I come from Nashville Tennessee

A little white house with black wooden shadows
A porch with its columns all covered with vine
My broken dream house where he lives with another
But this was supposed to be mine
Two little children that look like their daddy
With the same smile and the same eyes that shine
The only thing wrong I'm not their mommy
But they were supposed to be mine
He's given to her what he promised to me
The plans that we made never can be
For each night he holds and carresses another
And she is supposed to be me
He's given to her what he promised to me
The plans that we made never can be
For each night he holds and carresses another
And she is supposed to be me

As I walked them to the good will store to get some
clothes to wear
As we turned around the corner I saw you standing there
I tried to turn the children and walk the other way
I prayed they hadn't seen you then I heard the baby say
"Mommie, ain't that Daddy holding out his hand
Begging for money from that other man?"
They asked me "Ain't that Daddy?"
And "Yes" I had to say
And I wondered if I'd failed you
And made you turn this way
No, you didn't fail me, my weakness was just too strong
Because you see, I thought more of the bottle than our
family and our home
No, you didn't fail me sweetheart, you loved me all you
could
You had my babies and you loved me like no other woman
ever would
You know I guess I'd be better off dead
Than in the awful ship I'm in
But death just don't seem to have a place for those
that stay drunk on whiskey, wine and gin
You see I die a constant death over and over every day
If I could change, you know I'd do it for you, the
babies and our home
But you might as well forget me for I'm just too
forward gone
But I wish you would do me one last favor and do it
just for me
When they ask you, "Momma ain't that Daddy?"

Your love is like a gentle breeze
That's always blowin' over me
I know you're all I'll ever need
In each and every way
You're both ends of the rainbow
My colors and my pot of gold
I love you with a love untold
More than I can say
You are the song of every bird
You are the poet's every word
Every artist's picture
Every writer's play
You are the glow in every night
You are the warmth in each sunrise
Makes no difference how I try
It's more than I can say
And when I've needed you
You've always been there for me
Been my friend and stood by me
And held me as you loved the world away
And when I've wanted you
You have satisfied my needs
Fullfilled all my fantasies
I love you more and more each day
More than I can say
Oh and sometimes I watch you gently sleep
Listen as you softly breathe
Touch you skin and kiss you sweet
And love you all the way
I reach for you
You come to me
Love me into ecstacy
I will love you endlessly
More than I can say
And when I've needed you
You've always been there for me
Been my friend and stood by me
And held me as you loved the world away
And when I've wanted you
You have satisfied my needs
Fullfilled all my fantasies
I love you more and more each day
More than I can say
I love you more and more each day
More than I can say
More than I can say
More than I can say

Writer Dolly Parton
Copyright 1968
I give an inch and you take a mile and you tell me to jump and I just ask how
high
I've been over backwards to show you I care
And someone must always give more than their share
I say I'm sorry when the fault is not mine
And I take the blame for our fights all the time
I love you so much and it doesnt seem fair
That someone must always give more than their share
I know you well enough to know you would never admit you were wrong
And you know me well enough to know I give in cause my love is so strong
If I give an inch and you take a mile if you tell me to jump well I just ask
how high
I've been over backwards to show you I care
Cause someone must always give more than their share

Pretty as an angel from the day that she was born
Skin as fair as Lily's hair, as golden as the corn
They knew that she was special from the moment she
first cried
She was a mountain angel certified
She was her momma's baby, she was her daddy's pride
Good at home, at church and school, at everything she
tried
Everybody's darlin' led a charmed and peaceful life
The perfect mountain angel 'til he arrived
And ohh, she fell so deeply
Ooh, she couldn't stop
She gave herself to him, milled it completely
He lifted her so high he let her drop
She gave up everything for him that mattered in her
life
All the others that had loved her and she vowed to be
his wife
She dreamed of bearing children in an ivy-covered house
The mountain angel's sunshine turned to clouds
The wicked handsome stranger left the way he came
Broke her heart and broke her mind
She never was the same
They say he was the devil
That had come to steal her soul
She never loved another it was told
They say she had a baby
Some say that it had died
They it's just as well
As it had been the devil's child
They say good conquers evil
But here, evil won the prize
So the mountain angel took to the wild
And ooh, she couldn't take it
Years passed and she had long since lost her mind
She waited for him as her beauty faded
Her parents died from grief before their time
She tried to gather pieces of her life, they wouldn't
Beside the tiny grave deep in the woods is where she'd
Talking to the child, herself, to him, who knew for
sure
Possessed they say by satan's insane lure
High a'top the mountain, for years they say she's seen
Looking down upon the town where she had once been
queen
She'd sneak around the playground, watch the little
children play
They'd see the crazy lady then run away
They say she roamed these hills for years, wearing not
a stitch
The lovely mountain angel now thought to be a witch
She made those wailing mournful sounds
That you could hear for miles
Long after she laid down upon her baby's grave and died
And ooh, her ghost is callin'
She's waiting for the ones that she adored
Through spring and summer, fall when snow is fallin'
Her spirit roams these hills forever more
The mountain angel's voices ever more
Oohh, oooo
Oohh, oooo

My country tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land where my fathers died
Land of the pilgrim's pride
From every mountain side
Let freedom ring
My native country, thee
Land of the noble free
Thy name I love
I love thy rocks and rills
Thy woods and templed hills
My heart with rapture fills
Like that above
Let music swell the breeze
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song
Let mortal tongues awake
Let all that breathe partake
Let rocks their silence break
The sound prolong
Our Father God to, Thee
Author of liberty
To Thee I sing
My country 'tis of Thee
Sweet land of liberty
For all eternity
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
And when it's cold outside well I've got the month of May
I guess you say what could make me feel this way
My love my love my love talking bout my love my love
I've got so much honey you know the bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song oh than the birds in trees
Oh and I know I know I know what you're gonna say
What what could make me feel this way
My love my love my love talkin' about my love my love
[ choir ]
I don't need no money don't need the right or chance for fame
And I've got all the riches baby than anyone could want to claim

Love can make you feel just like you own the world
Or it can make you wish you've never seen it
The lips of one you love can give you cause for living
Or tell you things that never really mean it
Once I had a love I thought that it was mine just thought to take it
And all at once he left and all at once my heart started breaking breaking
Judging by my love for him I thought his love for me was just as strong
And all the things he told me I really thought he meant them all alone
He had no plans to carry out all his plans that we'd been making
Cause all at once he left and all at once my heart started breaking breaking
Oh all at once I realized love can be a cruel and hurtin' thing
It can fill your world with sunshine but it can also bring you rain
And I know where the clouds would gather in my sunny sky of love
The rain came down he let me down he left and my heart started breaking

If I'm not your kind of woman being just the way I am
Then I know you're really not my kind of man
I don't believe you have the right to ask me to be different
Either take me like I am or let me be
If you really love me I mean really love all of me
You wouldn't want to change one part of me
If you can't be satisfied with me the way I am
If I can't make you happy find someone who can
If I'm not your kind of woman being just the way I am
Then I know you're really not my kind of man
I couldn't make you happy if I let you change me
For I know you wouldn't love me that a way
I can only be myself but if you want something else
Then I can see no reason I should stay
If you can't be satisfied...

I used to stand on the corner when I was a child
And I play my guitar and sing as the people went by
The sidewalks are crowded but I just sing louder cause I didn't mind
Spending my time spinning my rhymes and singing for nickels and dimes
Nickels and dimes a song at a time for nickels and dimes
I'd brighten their day as they go on their way and they'd brighten mine
A sidewalk rehearsal for dreams that I held in my mind
I knew that someday in my own special way I'd repay all their nickels and dimes
I recall the sidewalk each night as I stand on the stage
As I play my guitar and sing for the people who paid
Cause I finally made it to what they all call the big time
But I still remember I still owe some nickels and dimes
Nickels and dimes a song at a time for nickels and dimes
A sidewalk rehearsal for dreams that I held in my mind
So if you remember a child on the corner of time
You'll know that I wrote this to repay your nickels and dimes
Nickels and dimes a song at a time for nickels and dimes...

There is no love and there is no hate
There is no feeling at all
I look at you and you look at me
But we might as well stare at the wall
Cause you don't see me and I don't see you
Just a shadow of love that is gone
There is no love and there is no hate
No reason to hurry home
There's no tiny hands to reach out to us
No plans bein' made anymore
We have no tomorrow our future is gone
There's only sadness in store
We don't care enough to even ask questions
And when we're together we still feel alone
There is no love and there is no hate
No reason to hurry home
There is nothing to look forward to

O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see the lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee to-night.
For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth!
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
Where children pure and happy
Pray to the blessed Child,
Where misery cries out to thee,
Son of the mother mild;
Where charity stands watching
And faith holds wide the door,
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
And Christmas comes once more.
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us to-day.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,

Well I remember when I was just little
Mama used to cook on an old black kettle
On an old wood stove she'd had since she was wed
Well the oven door was sprung a little bit
So we propped it up with a forked stick
But that didn't matter cause Mama kept us fed
My mama and daddy must have loved each other
Cause I had eleven sisters and brothers
And the girls worked just as hard as the boys did
There was corn to hoe then we'd go hoe it
We might have been poor but we didn't know it
We'd heard that word but we didn't know what it meant
Oh we used to have such a good life
And the days that I knew then are the happiest I've known
And oh didn't we have such a good time
It's sad to think the old black kettle's gone
Well there was nothing that pleased us any better
Than when we got an occasional letter
From kin folks livin' up north in some big town
We'd think of all the games we'd play
And we just couldn't hardly wait
When our city cousins said they'ze a comin' down
Now Mama's done away with the old black kettle
She used to cook in when I was just little
And the door ain't sprung on her electric range
That little farm and home we had
It ain't there no more and that's too bad
Folks are doin' away with the simple things
And oh we used to have such a good life
And the days that I knew then are the happiest I've known
And oh didn't we have such a good time
It's sad to think the old black kettle's gone
Now, I just mean to say the simple things are gone

I found your letter in my mailbox today
You were just checking if I was okay
And if I still miss you well you know what they say
Just once in a very blue moon just once in a very blue moon
Just once in a very blue moon and I feel one coming on soon
No need to tell me you'd like to be friends
And help me get back on my feet again
And do I still miss you well it's just now and then
Just once in a very blue moon...
There's a blue moon shining when I'm reminded of all we've been through
Such a blue moon shining does it ever shine down on you
Oh cause you act like it never even hurt you at all
And I'm the only one gettin' up from a fall
Tell me you dont feel it oh can't you recall
Just once in a very blue moon...

Life has dealt us our fair share of pain along the way
And many dreams have withered on the vine
But dreams are all such fleeting things and happiness is now
We'll just live our lives one day at a time
In all the stormy weather love has always seen us through
Happiness is knowing that you're mine
Why worry about tomorrow for tomorrow may not come
We'll just live our lives one day at a time
Just one thing I'm learning you take life as it comes
Each day is just a gift so don't be blind
Tomorrow may bring gladness or a little bit of sadness
We'll just live our lives one day at a time
[ guitar ]
We may not have a fortune making plans to change the world
We may leave little marks in life's design
But as long as we're together every hour is filled with love
And we'll just live our lives one day at a time
Just one thing I'm learning...

It's just one emotion after another
They will dress themselves as angels and theives
They will make you believe you're in heaven
Then they'll drag you through hell on your knees
It's just one emotion after another
One day I'm up just as high as it goes
Next day I'm down to the lowest of lows
I do love you baby but we can't get along
With or without each other it's al right or it's all wrong
It's hard to determine where the balance should be
We swear It's forever while we're packing to leave
Each time we end it I swear never again
But the minute you come knockin' I can't wait to let you in
It's just one emotion after another
They will dress themselves as angels and theives
They will make you believe you're in heaven
Then they'll drag you through hell on your knees
It's just one emotion after another
It's been that way since lovim' began
Like an ocean love flows with it's highs and it's lows
Like the tide it just goes out and in
It's just one emotion after another
It's just one emotion after another
But I guess that's just the way that it goes
Love is rainbow and rain, Love is pleasure and pain
I cannot stay the same I suppose

It's been one of those days
That reminded me in many ways
Of when we were happy, still in love
Just a certain way the wind blows
Just a certain way the sun glows
It's been one of those days that reminded me of us
And even though it's over I never will get over
These feelings that I get on certain days
And I know I'll always love you
And I'll always be thinkin' of you
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
And today well, it's been one of those days
It's been one of those days and my heart feels so heavy
And my mind is so full of thoughts of you
It's been one of those days and I'd give my life to see you
And to once more know the love that we once knew
And even though it's over I never will get over
Oh these feelings that I get on certain days
I guess I know I'll always love you
And I'll always be thinkin' of you
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
And today well, it's been one of, one of those days
It's been one of those days
That reminded me in many ways

Oh I know, I'm only dreaming.
'Cos I'll awake, and you'll be gone.
And my tears will still be streaming.
As my broken, heart beats on.
Yes I know, I'm only dreaming.
But I'll just, keep dreaming on.
I will dream about the pleasures.
That we shared in days gone by.
And I'll remember and I'll treasure,
Every kiss and your kind eyes.
And I will dream that you still hold me,
In your arms as you did then.
And I recall each thing you told me,
Hear your voice as I did then.
Yes I know, I'm only dreaming.
But I'll dream, and I will too.
I'll be here, and I'll be waiting,
And I will dream, of your return.
Some will say I'm being foolish,
While some will say that I'm just blind.
And that I want to face what the truth is
That you are, no longer mine.
But I will dream, your brave retallion
To some sweet day, to their surprise.
You will say your love's still burning,
You'll dry each tear drop from my eyes.
But I know, I'm only dreaming,
Cause I'll awake and be alone.
And my tears will still be streaming,
And you will still be just as gone.
Yes I know I'm only dreaming,

I just came by to let you know
I'll never ever let you go, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
And if you ever, ever stray
I know that that will be the day
That I die, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
Ooo-eee, ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my love
I've been around the world a bit
But you're the best thing I've seen yet, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
And if you want to take me on
We might be at it until dawn, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
Ooo-eee, ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my love
Hey baby
You see where I've been and you know where I'm going
Oh come on boy
My heart's on my sleeve and my love is showing
And if you stay around
I'm never ever gonna let you down, oh my, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
Ooo-eee, ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my baby

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I grew up dirty and I grew up poor the wolf didn't even hang round our door
Not a crumb to spare and the cupboard bare
And I had the gift of imagination I could change my situation
Anytime I choose I could always go down Paradise Road
I found a kingdom deep within a place dream and to pretend
And to prepare for the world out there
A dream can dress you when you're ragged fill you up when hunger's naggin'
I warmed my soul when life was cold on Paradise Road
Paradise is a state of mind the sun shines warm and all the time
And the rain don't flow and the wind don't blow on Paradise Road
A place no one can take from me a place of everlasting peace
Where dreamers go it's never closed Paradise Road
[ mandolin ]
Paradise is a state of mind down the road of life and time
And the friends we meet make the travling sweet on Paradise Road
Sometimes now when the world is mad I find that place I've always had
Inside my soul it's paved in gold Paradise Road
I grew up dirty and I grew up poor the wolf didn't even hang round our door
Not a crumb to spare and the cupboard bare
But I had the gift of imagination I could change my situation
Anytime I choose I could always go down Paradise Road

As we were dressing to go out our little girl and boy
Came in and asked if they could go this time
We told them little girls and boys don't belong at
parties
And that they should be in bed asleep by nine
The babysitter came in then and we kissed the kids
goodbye
And told them that we'd be home soon and told them not
to cry
Then we left for the party like we'd so often done
Thinkin' only of ourselves and not our little ones
The party started out wild and it grew wilder as the
night wore on
With drinking laughing teling dirty jokes nobody
thinkin' of home
Then the stranger feeling came over me and it chilled
me to the bones
And I told my wife that we'd better leave the party
Cause I felt that we were needed at home
As we rode along I got to thinking of how the kids that
mornin'
Had asked if we would take them to church the next day
And how I'd put 'em off like I'd so often done
By sayin' we'd probably get home too late
Then my thoughts were interrupted by the sound of
sirens
As they cut through the still night air
Then we turned down our street that's when we saw the
fire
The rest was like a nightmare
We took their little bodies to church the next day
Though we'd left the party early we still got home too

Now I've been happy lately thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be something good has begun
Oh I've been smiling lately dreaming about the world as one
And I believe it could be someday it's going to come
Cause out on the edge of darkness there rides a peace train
Peace train take this country come take me home again
Now I have been smiling lately thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be something good has begun
Peace train soundin' louder ride on the peace train
Oh oh oh come on peace train
Peace train holy roller everyone jump on the peace train
Oh oh oh come on peace train
Get your bags together go bring all your good friends too
Cause it's getting nearer soon it will be with you
Now come and join the living it's not so far from you
And it's getting nearer soon it will all be true
Peace train soundin' louder ride on the peace train...
[ slide guitar ]
Now I have been crying lately thinking about the world as it is
Why must we go on hating why can't we live in bliss
Cause out on the edge of darkness there rides a peace train
Where peace train take this country come take me home again
Peace train is soundin' louder ride on the peace train...

The mid summer sun shines but dim the fields try in vain to look gay
But when I was happy with him December was pleasant as May
There once was a time he and I picked flowers to braid in my hair
And the songbirds would sing sweet song of love that was tender and fair
No difference the seasons may quit our love was as warm as the sun
And it mattered not where did the snow
Or green grass kissed the fields where we'd run
Now the mid summer sun shines...
Sweet flowers sweet birds and sweet song have now lost their sweetness to me
For ever my darling is gone and for ever my heartbroken I'll be
Now the mid summer sun shines...

Eve you wicked woman, you done put your curse on me
Why didn't you just leave that apple hangin' in the tree
You make us hate our husbands, our lovers and our boss
Why I can't even count the good friends I've already lost
Cause of PMS blues, PMS blues
I don't even like myself, but it's something I can't help
I got those God almighty, slap somebody PMS blues
Most times I'm easy going, some say I'm good as gold
But when I'm PMS I tell ya, I turn mean and cold
Those not afflicted with it are affected just the same
You poor old men didn't have to grin and say "I feel your pain"
PMS blues, PMS blues
You know you must forgive us for we care not what we do
I got those can't stop crying, dishes flying PMS blues
But you know we can't help it
We don't even know the cause
But as soon as this part's over, then comes the menopause
Oh, Lord, Oh, Lord
We're going to always be a heap of fun
Like the devil taking over my body, suffering, suffering, suffering
Everybody's suffering, huh?
But a woman had to write this song, a man would be scared to
Lest he be called a chauvenist or just fall victim to
Those PMS blues
You know we'd kill for less than that
PMS blues
You don't want to cross my path
Cause a pitbull ain't no match
For these teeth a clenchin', fluid retention
Head a swellin', can't stop yellin'
Got no patience, I'm so hateful
PMS blues, premenstrual syndrome
Got those moods a swingin', tears a slingin'
Nothin' fits me when it hits me
Rantin', ravin', misbehavin'
PMS blues
It's the only time in my life I ever think about wishing I'd been a man
But you know that only means one thing
If I'd have been a man, I'd be somewhere right this very minute
With some old cranky, naggin', raggin' hateful woman
With those old PMS blues
PMS blues
I don't want to talk about it, we both could do without it
Got those treat your kids bad, don't you talk back
Gone ballistic, unrealistic
Awful lowdown, bitch to be around

Come on down have a look around
At rich folks living in a poor folks town
We got no money but we're rich in love
That's one thing that we've got a plenty of
So come on down have a look around
At rich folks living in a poor folks town
We got no carpets on the floor
We've got wall to wall love who could ask for more
We got no fancy things to show
Just a place to watch our children grow
So come on down have a look around...
We got no big fine car to drive
And no fancy clothes to keep in style
We're rich in things that life can give
That can't be bought with a dollar bill
So come on down have a look around...
[ fiddle ]
Got a little simple church near by
And the promise of a mansion in the sky
Got a heart of gold a million dollar smile
And satin clouds at silvery line
So come on down have a look around...

As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler
As a young man I'd go a courtin'
With my sweetheeart so young and fair
Down the mountain to Possum Holler
That's where he'd always find me waitin' there
Now I tell my mama that I's goin' out walking
Neath the moonlight so bright and fair
And I'd tell daddy I was huntin' possum
And take off a grinnin' and a slickin' down my hair
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler
Then one evening in Possum Holler
My sweetheart's daddy stopped all our fun
Yeah we got married in Possum Holler
Just you and me my daddy and daddy's gun
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler
Now when they see a possum hunter
Young and handsome and a smellin' fair
We just lean back and bust our laughin'
Cause we know there ain't no possum there
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler

Preacher Tom, your friends are many
And your good deeds are a plenty
And I know that God is plenty proud of you
Cause you've directed your attention
Towards a bright and shining mansion
God promise to the ones that pay their dues
So preacher Tom, come on preach,
Let the one of which you speak have his way
Let his precious will be done
Preacher Tom, come on
Teach of the one always in reach
Saying who so ever will let him come
Preach on preacher Tom, preach on
Your smile is like the sunshine bringing warmth and joy
to others
And love controls your understanding heart
And the message that you spread is just like water to
the thirsty
A beacon that keeps shining through the dark
So preacher Tom, come on preach,
Let the one of which you speak have his way
Let his precious will be done
Preacher Tom, come on
Teach of the one always in reach
Saying who so ever will let him come
Preach on preacher Tom, preach on
So preacher Tom, come on preach,
Let the one of which you speak have his way
Let his precious will be done
Preacher Tom, come on
Teach of the one always in reach
Saying who so ever will let him come

Chorus:
I'm the queen of the sleazy tabloids
I rule the trashy kingdom
Like Lady Di they make sure I am never left alone
Papparazzi and reporters stalk me from the shadows
Making sure to kepp my royal assetts on my throne
Oh they talk about the lovers
That I keep undercover
And I wish that I was as much fun
As they have you believe
Just like Alec Baldwin
I'd love to whack 'em all one
But instead I'll wait and see
Who I am sleepin' with next week
I'm the queen of the sleazy tabloids
And I rule the trashy kingdom
But the rumors raise my cue score
And pay for my big home
I guess I 'augt to sue them
But instead I guess I'll use them
To keep me in the spotlight
And keep me on my throne

There will come a day when sorrow fades away
And anguish and heartache shall ease
No mothers crying no soldiers dying
And turmoil and misery shall cease
The hungry shall be fed the aimless shall be led
And sad eyes will no longer weep
The last shall be first through heaven he'll burst
With his heavenly host from the east
Weapons to plowshares hate turns to love
Descending from heaven he'll sweep down to us
In a radiant splendor oh won't it be sweet
When the raven of darkness turns into a white dove of peace
Raven dove (raven dove)
Oh there will come a day when I'll fly away
Forever to be in his keep
Eternal life in the sweet by and by
When raven dove raven dove speaks
When lambs walk with lions a child tames the beast
Nations shall gather and bow at his feet
And loved ones shall rise up arom their earthly sleep
And he'll separate all the chaff from the wheat
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah how sweet
When the raven of darkness turns into a white dove of peace
Raven dove (hallelujah) raven dove
Behold he cometh in the clouds and every eye shall see him

They say that it's a matter of trusting
Before love has a chance to begin
And it's never simple a faithless heart can cripple
And only a strong love survives
I know they say that it's such a fine line
Between giving up and giving me in
Oh but once your heart's been in it you just can't forget it
It's like nothing that you've felt in your life
We got real love not infatuation real love our heart's celebration
I love you you know I love you too
Real love not an imitation real love you're my destination
Baby you and me we got everything we need
You are such a part of my life
That I can't remember me without you
And we had have our nights we've had our share of fights
But we never thought of giving it up
Oh you and I we must be dreamers
Cause we're making all our dreams come true
I could spend my life just holding you so tight
And never ever get enough
We got real love not infatuation...
We got real love
[ guitar ]

As American as apple pie, Mom and homemade jam
As proud as punch and peacocks, you know I am, I am
An All-American girl what knows good music and good
times
Red, white and bluegrass, I'm not color blind
1st Chorus:
Red, white and bluegrass...red, white and blue
These are my true colors and I love my bluegrass, too
America, America, let pride and freedom ring
Red, white and bluegrass, let's all stand up and sing
Where else but in America can people live so free
And I'm proud of every soldier that has stood and
fought for me
And I'm proud of every bluegrass band that's ever
picked a lick
And I'm proud to be American, that's why I'm a singin'
this
2nd Chorus:
Red, white and bluegrass...red, white and blue
These are my true colors, and I love my bluegrass, too
America, America, let pride and freedom ring
Red, white and bluegrass, let's all stand up and sing,
and pick
Red, white and blue, I love my bluegrass, too
Red, white and bluegrass, don't you love it, too?
Repeat 1st Chorus
Red, white and bluegrass, the red and white and blue
ooh-ooh-ooh
Blue, ooh-ooh-ooh, red, white and blue
Red, white and bluegrass, red and white and blue
Red, white and bluegrass, red and white and blue
Red, white and bluegrass, don't you love it, too?
Red, white and bluegrass, let freedom ring
Red, white and bluegrass, everybody pick and sing
Fade:
Red, white and bluegrass, red, white and blue
Red, white and blue ooh-ooh-ooh

Please release me, let me go
'Cause I don't love you anymore
And to live without love is a sin
So release me and let me love again
I have found a new love, dear
And I'll always want him near
His lips are warm while yours are cold
So release me, my darlin' let me go
Oh please release me, let me go
'Cause I just won't love you anymore
And to live together we both know is a sin
So release me, release me and let me love again
Oh, please, please, please, please
Release me, let me go
'Cause I, I don't love you anymore
And to live together is a sin
So release me and let me love again
Oh, please release me, let me go
I don't love you anymore
And to live together is a sin

Well I'm the same old girl that I used to be, I haven't changed at all,
Same old walk, same old talk, that would run you up the wall,
Same old face, same old smile, same old baby blues,
And I'm still doing the rhumba, baby, I'm still the girl for you.
I'm still doing the rhumba baby, I can't seem to quit.
If my mama catches us doing the rhumba, my mama would just a-pitch a fit,
But I can't help myself, it's much bigger than me.
If I were you, I would hang onto a rhumba girl like me, ya.
Well there's lots of girls on the floor tonight, with a lot slicker steps than me.
The boogaloo the funky broadway are such a pretty sight to see.
My step might be old fashioned , but that's just fine with me.
‘Cause I got a couple of rhumba steps that I think you might like to see.
Darling, now, I'm still doing the rhumba baby, I can't seem to quit.
If my mama catches us doing the rhumba, my mama would just a-pitch a fit.
But I can't help myself, it's much bigger than me.
If I were you, I would hang onto a rhumba girl like me, ya.
Well I'm the same old girl that I used to be, I haven't changed at all,
Same old walk, same old talk, that would run you up the wall,
Same old face, same old smile, same old baby blues,
And I'm still doing the rhumba, baby, I'm still the girl for you.
Now, I'm still doing the rhumba baby, I can't seem to quit.
If my mama catches us doing the rhumba, my mama would just a-pitch a fit.
But I can't help myself, it's much bigger than me.

Chorus:
Somewhere a river of happiness flows
We'll sit on its banks while the warm breezes blow
Somewhere there's a garden where only love grows
Somewhere a river of happiness flows
Dry your eyes, don't cry no more
We'll find a place where there's laughter and joy
So take my hand and don't let go
Come with me and together we'll go
Repeat Chorus
We'll walk in the sunshine
We'll laugh and we'll sing
And dance to the tune that our happiness brings
Come go with me to this place I speak of
Together, we'll find it, this place is called love
Repeat Chorus
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I'll do everything I can make you proud to be my man
And I'll fulfill all your fantasies
I guess we're promising a lot but for now it's all we've got
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years
Rockin' chairs rockin' babies rock a bye rock of ages
Side by side we'll be together always
And if you'll hold me tight when you love me that's all I'll ask of you
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years
I'll be your friend I'll be your lover until the end there'll be no other
And my heart has only room for one
Yes I'll always love you and I'll always be here for you
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years
Rockin' chairs rockin' babies...

I wish that I was on old Rocky Top Down in the Tennessee hills Ain't no smoggy smoke on Rocky Top Ain't no telephone bills Once I had me a man on Rocky Top Half bear the other half cat Wild as a mink but he was sweet as soda pop I still dream about that. (chorus) Rocky Top you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good old Rocky Top, Rocky Top Tennessee, Rocky Top Tennessee. Once two strangers climbed old Rocky Top Looking for a moonshine still, Strangers ain't come down from Rocky Top some say they never will.(chorus)Did you know that Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top Dirt's too rocky by far. That's why all the folks on Rocky Top Get their corn from a jar (chorus) I've had years of cramped up city life. Trapped like a duck in a pen. All I know is it's a pity life Can't be simple again. (chorus) Rocky Top

Sacred mem'ries often take me to the place where I grew up
And that little country church that I love so much
I used to go there every time that old church bell would ring
And I remember how I love the songs we used to sing
Like oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home oh Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
They were singing Lord I'm coming on when I got saved
And when I got baptized they sang amzaing grace
And oh how sweet the sound when everybody would join in
And sang my favorite song if we never meet again
Where the charming roses bloom forever and where separation comes no more
If we never meet again this side of heaven I will meet you on that beutiful shore
My mama loved to sing and she sang clear and loud
I can close my eyes and I hear mama now
I recall the song my mama always loved so much
She always sang the loudest sangin' power in the blood
Oh there's power power wonder working power in the blood of the lamb
There is power power wonder working power in the precious blood of lamb

If you ask me if i'm happy
For I have peace within
If I'm worried about tomorrow
When I reach my journey's end
I'm satisfied with my Jesus
When he knocks I let him in
He'll go with me through the valley
For I know he is my friend
Chorus:
Satisfied, Satisfied
No trouble can ever get me down
When my eyes shall close in death
With my Jesus I'll be at rest
Then you'll know I'm satisfied
When my friends all forsake me
When they turn me from their door
If they sow no seedsof kindness
Make the thorns in my path grow
It won't matter over yonder
When I reach the other side
I'm gonna sit down with my Jesus
And then you'll know I'm satisfied
Repeat Chorus
When my eyes shall close in death
With my Jesus I'll be at rest

I've been waiting for so long
For someone who's as wonderful as you
Someone who's kind and always cares
And baby you're the answer to my prayers
You appear and I'm brand new
I love it, hey, I love it 'cause it's you
And for all the sweet things that you do
You got a little present comin' you
You pick me up
You keep me high up in the sky
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you Mister Right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you Mister Right
All those worries back in town
Forget them 'cause they're nowhere to be found
All you find right here is love
And baby you are what I' ve been dreamin' of
Close the door and feel the fire
I'll love you, hey, I'll love you to the wire
And for the wonders you inspire
You got a little present comin' you
You pick me up
You keep me high up in the sky
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you Mister Right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you Mister Right
Let's say hello a special way
Lovers who love and love to play
You have been all that I can think about
There's never a doubt it's you
And you alone that turns me on
Anticipation now is gone
And we're alone
So just get comfy and, oh yeah, unplug the phone
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you Mister Right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you Mister Right
Savin' it for you
I've been savin' it, savin' it, savin' it for you
Savin' it for you

Say forever you'll be mine
Forever is the love that is filled with understanding
Forever is the love that is true and undemanding
Forever is the love that can stand the test of time
Forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Trouble clouds may fill our skies
It might even rain awhile
But the rain will go away
There's always a brighter day
Darling, I won't promise you
That we'll be happy all the time
But forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Say forever you'll be mine, forever I am yours
And I'll do anything that you ever ask me to
And I'll do what you want me to
Darling, I won't promise you
That we'll be happy all the time
But forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Say forever you'll be mine
Forever is the love that is filled with understanding
Forever is the love that is true and undemanding
Forever is the love that can stand the test of time
Forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Trouble clouds may fill our skies
It might even rain awhile
But the rain will go away
There's always a brighter day
Darling, I won't promise you
That we'll be happy all the time
But forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Forever I am yours, say forever you'll be mine
Say forever you'll be mine, forever I am yours
And I'll do anything that you ever ask me to
And I'll do what you want me to
Darling, I won't promise you
That we'll be happy all the time

THE CITY STREETS ARE EMPTY IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL
LIKE HOME LIGHTS HAS GONE OUT THE SUN IS COMING HOME
WE'VE BEEN STANDING HERE FOR FOR HOURS WATCHING THE RIVER
BLOW YOU'RE WALKED INTO MY LIFE TONIGHT BUT IF YOU GOT TO GO
CHORUS:
SAY GOODNIGHT WHILE THERE'S STILL A STAR TO WISH ON
SAY GOODNIGHT WHILE THE MOON IS STILL IN YOUR EYES
*LET ME TOUCH YOUR SMILE AND HOLD YOU FOR AWHILE
THAN SAY GOODNIGHT BUT (DON'T YOU) NEVER SAY GOODBYE
I'VE BEEN SAVING ALL MY SECRETS SPENDING MY TIME ALONE
I'VE GIVE ENOUGH ON THE LIFE I USED TO KNOW I'VE BEEN
WAITING FOR ONE PERSON TO LOVE ME LIKE A FRIEND
YOU'RE WALKED INTO MY LIFE TONIGHT IF IT'S GOT TO END
REPEAT CHORUS:
OH IT'S EASY NOW TO TELL YOU HOW I'M DREAMING ABOUT
TOMORROW 'CAUSE YOU WOULD BE THERE TO SHARE THAT DREAM
WITH ME BUT NOW IT'S TIME TO CLOSE YOUR EYES TO PUT THIS
NIGHT AWAY AND KEEP IT SAFE A PERFECT MEMORY

I am a seeker a poor simple creature there is no weaker
than I am
I am a seeker and you are a teacher you are a reacher so
reach down
Reach out and lead me guide me and keep me in the shelter
of your care each day
Cause I am a seeker and you are a keeper you are a leader
won't you show me the way
I am a vessel that's empty and useless I am a bad seed
that fell by the way
I am a loser that wants to be a winner you are my last
hope don't turn me away
I am a seeker a poor simple creature...
Oh now you are a mountain from which there flows a
fountain
So let its water wash my sins away
Cause I am a seeker and you are a keeper
You are a teacher won't you teach me the way

I used to sit for hours as a kid
Dangle my feet from an old flat bridge
Seein' myself in the water below
Shatter my image with the stones I'd throw
I recall a vacant old shack
Down by the edge of the tobaccer patch
A child's reflection in a dirty window
Shatter my image with the stones I'd throw
A long time gone and a long time ago
When I shattered my image with the stones I'd throw
The world is cruel and people are cold
They shatter my image with the stones they throw
Shatter my image with the stones they throw
I'm far from perfect but I ain't all bad
It hurts me more than it makes me mad
You gather your stones by stoopin' so low
Then shatter my image with the stones you throw
If you live in a glass house don't throw stones
Don't shatter my image till you look at your own
Look at your reflection in your house of glass
Don't open my closet if your own's full of trash
Stay out of my closet if your own's full of trash
A long time gone and a long time ago...
A long time gone and a long time ago ...
Shatter my image with the stones you throw
Don’t shatter my image with the stones you throw
Shatter my image with the stones you throw

She don't love you like I love you
Cause if she did she wouldn't break your heart
She don't love you like I love you
She's tryin' to tear us apart
Fairly well I know you're leavin'
For the new love that you found
The pretty girl that you've been dating
Oh I've got a feeling she's gonna put you down
Cause she don't love you like I love you
Cause if she did she wouldn't break your heart
She don't love you like I love you
She's tryin' to tear us apart
She uses all the great quotations
She says all the things I wish I could say
But she's had so many rehearsals
Oh, to her it's just a lover's play
But wait when the final act is over
And you're left standin' all alone
When she takes her bow and makes her exit
Oh, well I'll be there to take you home
She don't love you like I love you
Cause if she did she wouldn't break your heart
She don't love you like I love you

I know you think you love her and you're making plans to leave
But I must tell you something I just hope you'll believe
I know it isn't real love that you see in her eyes
Cause she's never met a man she didn't like
And you're no different from the others
A new acquaintence in the night
You mean no more to her than all the others she's held tight
But I know she's convinced you it was love at first sight
But she's never met a man she didn't like
I must let you go but I want you to know
That I love you please don't let her ruin our lives
For there'll be other men and she won't want you then
She's never met a man she didn't like
I must let you go but I want you to know
That I love you please don't let her ruin our lives
For she'll have other men oh and she won't want you then
Cause she's never met a man she didn't like

Gimme a word gimme a sign
Show me where to look and tell me what will I find
What will I find
Lay me on the ground fly me in the sky
Show me where to look and tell me what will I find
What will I find
Yeah oh heaven let your light shine down
Oh heaven let your light shine down
Oh heaven let your light shine down
Oh heaven let your light shine
Love is in the water love is in the air
Show me where to go and tell me will love be there
Will love be there
Teach me how to speak teach me how to share
Teach me where to go and tell me will love be there
Will love be there
Yeah oh heaven let your light shine down...
Gimme a word gimme a sign
Show me where to look And tell me what will I find
What will I find
Lord teach me how to speak teach me how to share
Teach me where to go and tell me will love be there
Will love be there
Yeah oh heaven let your light shine down...
Oh heaven let your light shine down
Let it shine let it shine let it shine
Heaven let your light shine down let it shine
Heaven let your light shine down
Shine heaven let your light shine down
Heaven let your light shine down
Shine shine just gimme a word gimme a sign shine
Let it shine let it shine
Teach me how to share teach me where to go

I've been down on my luck,
I've been shadowed with trouble and sorrow.
But I ain't givin' up'
'Cause I know there is always tomorrow.
There are no guarantees,
Life is always a hit or miss.
But I truly believe
I won't always be feeling' like this.
I'm gonna shine like the sun
When these clouds roll away from my door.
When it's all said and done
I won't be at your mercy no more.
I will prove my own worth,
Heal the damage and hurt that's been done.
And when the cryin's all done.
Well, I'm gonna shine like the sun.
I've been thinking here lately
What all I can do to improve.
Though I've suffered greatly,
I know just what I have to do.
I have to move forward,
Cut losses, break loose and move on.
And I have to swim shoreward
Lest I should drown out here alone.
I'm gonna shine like the sun
When these clouds roll away from my door.
I won't crawl I can run
I'll be at no ones mercy no more.
I'll be swinging on sunbeams
So proud that I finally won.
And when the losin's all done.
Well, I'm gonna shine like the sun.
I'm gonna shine, I'm gonna shine.
I'm gonna shine like the sun.
When these clouds roll away from my door.
And when it's all said and done
I won't be at your mercy no more.
I'll be off chasin' rainbows,
Rejoicin' and havin' my fun.
And when the cryin's all done,
Well, I'm gonna shine like the sun.
When the cryin's all done,
When the tryin's all done,
When the lyin's all done
There'll be nothin' but sun.
When it's all said and done
Well, I'm gonna shine like the sun.

The greatest gift, the gift of life
The gift of love divine
God gave us all a special gift
He meant for it to shine
He meant for it to shine
The darkest night can be made light
By one bright word or smile
If we'd put on our neighbor's shoes
And choose to walk a mile
God gave us all our own free will
To choose the paths we take
No greater deed could e'er be done
Than for another's sake
The greatest gift, the gift of life
The gift of love divine
God gave us all a special gift
He meant for it to shine
He meant for it to shine
Shine on, shine on, for all to see
God's light inside your soul
Shine on, shine on, let love flow free
Warm others in its glow
Shine on, shine on, shine on
So hide it not or it will fade
Shine on, shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on, shine on
The greatest gift, the gift of life
The gift of love divine
God gave us all a special gift
He meant for it to shine

You got a snazzy new car in your driveway
Expensive new clothes on your back
Every short skirt on the highway
Has spent time in your bachelor pad
We dance and you look over my shoulder
And make eyes at somebody else
You swear that you're not, but you know that's a croc
Cause you only care for yourself
Your attitude stinks and I hate it
You're arrogant, cocky, and rude
You're selfish, conceited, and jaded
Everything's all about you
You think that I'm lucky to have you
You think you're so handsome, so what
I'm callin' you out cause I don't need this crap
I'm gettin' myself outta Dodge
Cause you don't know love from Shinola
With you love is not what I found
A woman needs someone to hold her
Not someone to just lay her down
I want someone I can count on
A cool headed, warm heart and shoulder
To cry on, rely on, today and from now on
But you don't know love from Shinola
You don't know love from Shinola
Oh but I gave you love and affection
But you never gave one iota
It was an early detection
That you don't know love from Shinola
You don't know love from shinola
You don't know what true loves about
Well you'll find your world growin' colder
When you're alone and without
So go on, lover boy, have a big time
Drink up on your Bourbon and cola
When you sober up you'll be *beep* outta luck
Cause you don't know love from Shinola
I'm in it for love, but you're just plain stuck
You don't know love from Shinola
You don't know love, you don't know love
You don't know love from Shinola
No, you don't know love from Shinola
You don't know love, you don't know love

Silent night holy night all is calm all is bright
Round young virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night holy night shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar heavely hosts sing hallelujah
Christ the Saviour is born Christ the Saviour is born
Silent night holy night son of God love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace

Well I met an old man walking down the street
His clothes were torn and tattered with sandals on his feet
And I stopped to help him and lend him a hand
He said I love you so much but you must understand
Silver and gold might buy you a home
But things of this world they won't last you long
And time has a way of turning us old
And time can't be bought back with silver and gold
And he said to me let's rest for a while
Cause I have some good news to share with you child
He said you can't change this old world the people need to know
That a dear Savior died here a long long time ago
And silver and gold might buy you a home...
His eyes shown like diamonds and his smile was heaven sent
His hair was long and flowing and his back was slightly bent
And I knew he knew it cause that day I changed
As I watched him walk on I forgot to get his name
He said silver and gold can't buy you a home
When this life has ended and your time is gone
But you can live in a world where you'll never grow old
And things can't be bought there with silver and gold

In silver sandals she goes walking up those golden stairs
And though we miss her so we know she's happy to be there
She walks with us in memory we see her all the time
In silver sandals walking through our minds
So many times we let our thoughts turn back to yesterday
To a little girl that could only watch the children as they played
She walks with us in memories we see her all the time
In silver sandals walking through our minds
The grave in which she sleeps is cold but our thoughts of her are warm
And we cry as we both long to hold her in our arms
Each night in dreams we see her running to us smiling sweet
With silver sandals on her little feet
In silver sandals she goes walking...
She had asked for sandals from the time that she could talk
And it would break our hearts when she'd ask us why she couldn't walk
She'd say when I go to heaven can I change my crutches then
For a pair of silver sandals at the rainbow's end
In silver sandals she goes walking...

I don't want your lonely mansion with a tear in every room
All I want's the love you promised beneath the halo'd moon
But you think I should be happy with your money and your name
And hide myself in sorrow while you play your cheatin' games
Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrow in the warm glow of your wine
You can't buy my love with money for I never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine
[ fiddle - steel ]
But you think I should be happy with your money and your fame
And hide myself in sorrow while you play your cheatin' game
Silver threads and golden needles...

Single bars and single women with a single thought in mind
Just to make it till the morning looking for what they can find
For a man they won't remember for a night they can't forget
Do you come to this place often may I light your cigarette
Drinkng beer and amaretto passing time and swapping jokes
Hoping for a new beginning but the beginning to lose hope
And you're waiting for that moment when a glance becomes a stare
Umm what's that perfume you're wearin' haven't I met you somewhere
Find a matchbox in the morning with a name and number scrawled
When you phone a woman answers and you wish you'd never called
They're friendly when they met you but they're strangers when they go
Do you mind if I come join ya would you like to dance one more
[ sax ]
And it's gettin' near to closing and the seconds pass like years
Lots of friends to share the lughter not a one to share the tears
And you wish they'd change that jukebox you know every song it plays
Can I drop you off at my place ah what's the matter are you gay
You've got a twenty in your pocket got your toothbrush in your purse
Life could get a whole lot better but it better not get worse
Single bars and single women with a single thought in mind

I remember the time when the bloom was on the cotton
When our hearts chased the clouds like the swallows on their wings
Winter cares which we're already few or soon forgotten
Just sittin' on the front porch swing
Oh we sit every Sunday and watched the married ladies
And we dreamed of white dresses and church bells in the spring
And they talked and painted their nails while they let us hold their babies
Sittin' on the front porch swing
Where was I when the time came to join the married ladies
Why did I paint the nail when the finger had no ring
Why do I sit at night and long to hold their baby
Sittin' on the front porch swing
When the mind longs to follow but the memory erases
And the lips form the words that the heart no longer sings
When the leaves in the hollow have been died to match our faces
Sittin' on the front porch swing
Oh we'll dream of the time when the bloom was on the cotton
When our hearts chased the clouds like the swallows on their wings
But the words to the rhyme are the only things forgotten
Sittin' on the front porch swing

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too. Come on, it's
lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you. Outside the snow is
falling, and friends are calling, Yoo-hoo! Come on, it's lovely weather for a
sleigh ride together with you. Giddyup, giddyup, giddyup, let's go, let's look
at the show, We're riding in a wonderland of snow. Giddyup, giddyup, giddyup
it's grand just holding your hand, We're gliding along with a song of a wintery
fairyland. Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we, We're
snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. Let's take that road
before us and sing a chorus or two, Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh
ride together with you. There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray,
It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day. We'll be singing the songs we
love to sing without a single stop At the fireplace while we watch the
chestnuts pop. Pop! Pop! Pop! There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can
buy When you pass around the cider and the pumpkin pie, It'll nearly be like a
picture print by Currier and Ives, These wonderful things are the things we
remember all through our lives. Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
ring-ting-tingling too. Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together
with you. Outside the snow is falling, and friends are calling, Yoo-hoo! Come

When I left I left walking wounded I made my escape from the rain
Still a prisoner of hurt I had months worth of work
Just freeing my mind of the pain
I had hours of sittin' alone in the dark
Listening to Ronstadt and coming apart
Lord knows I made cussin' an art woe is a slow healing heart
A slow healing heart is dying to mend
Longing for love and lonely again
When the spirit is broken and the memories start
Nothing moves slower than a slow healing heart
[ guitar ]
How I prayed for blind faith to lead me to places where I'm not afraid
Now I'm doing fine both body and mind but some hurt takes longer to fade
There's a part of my feelings ever on guard
Against looks that are tender and words that are hard
Cause I still remember those cutting remarks oh it's painful a slow healing heart
A slow healing heart is dying to mend...

You ought to go north somebody told us
Cause the air is filled with gold dust
And fortune falls like snow flakes in your hands
Now I don't recall who said it
But we'd lived so long on credit
And so we headed out to find our promised land
Just poor Smoky Mountains farm folk
With nothing more than high hopes
So we hitched our station wagon to a star
But our dreams all fell in on us
Cause there was no land of promise
Though it's a stuggle just keepin' sight of who you are
Oh and these northern nights are dreary
And my southern heart is weary
As I wonder how the old folks are back home
But I know that they all love me
And they're all thinking of me
The Smoky Mountains memories keep me strong
You know I've been thinkin' a whole lot lately
About what's been and what awaits me
It takes all I've got to give what life demands
You go insane if you give in to it
Life's a mill and I've been through it
I'm just thankful I'm creative with my hands
Oh and these northern nights they're dreary
And my southern eyes are teary
As I wonder how the old folks are back home
But I'll keep leanin' on my Jesus
He'll love and guide and lead us
The Smoky Mountains memories keep me strong
If I'll keep looking to the father
Keep our heads above the water

DOLLY:I like fancy,frilly things
High-heeld shoes and diamond rings
Ragtime bands and western swing
And sneakin' around with you
BURT:Well I like beer and rodeos
Detective books and dominoes
Footballgames and Cheerios
And sneakin' around with you
DOLLY & BURT:Sneakin' around with you
Goin' a round or two
Doin' what lovers do
Whenever they're sneakin' around
DOLLY:I like lots of cash on hand
And dirty jokes about the Fuller Brush Man
BURT:I like stuff I understand,like sneakin' around with you
DOLLY:You know I like a thrill that has no strings
BURT:Friendship that don't ever change
DOLLY:And laughter from the joy of things
DOLLY & BURT:And sneakin' around with you
Sneakin' around with you
Goin' a round or two
Doin' what lovers do
Whenever they're sneakin' around
DOLLY:I like drive-in picture shows
Kissin' long and lovin' slow
BURT:The secret places lovers go,whenever they're sneakin' around
DOLLY:I like the crazy things we try
BURT:And the sexy things we fantasie
DOLLY:Just a-makin' out in the broad daylight
DOLLY & BURT:And sneakin' around with you
Sneakin' around with you
Keeping it all brand-new
Gettin' the best of you
Whenever we're sneakin' around
Sneakin' around that's all
DOLLY:I'm gonna lay down the law
BURT:Watchin' the rise and fall
DOLLy & BURT:Of lovers sneaking' around
BURT:We're just sneaking' around
DOLLY:Oh we're just

I just wanna be somebody's everything
You say I've seen too many movies,watched way too much
Read too many fairy tales that I live and make believe
You say the kind of love I'm dreamin' of does not exist
And there's no one like I'm searching for
Well I believe there is
And I want someone to come alive when they lay eyes on
Have a lust within thier touch, a passion far beyond
belief
Reality and fantasy should be one in the same
And I want to be somebody's everything
I refuse to settle for someting less than great
And if it takes a lifetime, then that's how long I'll
wait
Cause all I want is everything
Is that too much to ask?
Have romance, love, and passion
Find magic that will last
And I want someone to think they're dyin' if they can't
be with me
I want to be their joy, their pride, their dreams, the
very air they breathe
I'd like to wake up feeling loved and go to bed the
same
Yes, I want to be somebody's everything
Somebody's everything
Oh, I want someone to come alive when they lay eyes on
Have a lust within thier touch, a passion far beyond
belief
I'd like to wake up feeling loved and go to bed the
same
Yes, I want to be somebody's everything
Someone to hold me close and tremble when the lovin's
done
Think it's Heaven, call me Angel, think I hung the moon
and sun
Get misty-eyed just knowin' we're the love song people
sing
Yes, I want to be somebody's everything
And I want to be somebody's everything
I wanna be, I'm gonna be somebody's everything
I wanna be, I wanna be somebody's everything
Somebody's everything
Somebody's everything
Yes, I wanna be, I'm gonna be somebody's everything
I wanna be, I'm gonna be, I wanna be somebody's

There must be something fishy going on
You said you were goin' on a fishin' trip with some old friend
You said that you'd be home tonight somewhere around ten
Well here it is, it's two o'clock and you're still not at home
I think there's something fishy goin' on
I think that I'm a sucker that's swallowing your line
I try to make myself believe that it's all in my mind
But you never asked me if I'd like to go along
So there must be something fishy goin' on
Chorus:
There's something fishy goin' on
On these fishin' trips you're goin' on
I'm gettin' tired of stayin' home alone
Some night when you come home and discover that I'm gone
You can bet there's something fishy goin' on
I guess some large-mouth bass left that lipstick on your shirt
I don't think you're a fisherman, honey
I think you're a flirt
Well if you're goin' fishin' then why don't you bring 'em home
I think there's something fishy goin' on
Repeat Chorus
Tag:

Like someone drowning I reach for a straw
Grasping for love where there's no love at all
Slowly I'm sinking as time drags by and sometimes an old memory gets in my eye
I struggle for strenght to face the dawn
And I'm freezing to death without you to keep me warm
I hold an arm full of nothing close to my side
And sometimes an old memory gets in my eye
Sometimes an old memory gets in my eye
And when it's ours it's hard to keep my eyes dry
Don't think you see tears for I never cry
But sometimes an old memory gets in my eye

Somewhere along the way we drifted apart
As we walked the road of love we lost our way
Now it's too late to start all over for there's no turning back
We lost each other somewhere along the way
Somewhere along the way we neglected one another
Our careless steps have led us to the end
Oh and all we can do now is just feel sorry for each other
Cause once love has died it won't ever live again
Somewhere along the way hey hey we stumbled oh and we fail
Love is not a game for fools to play
We both played and we both lost now we're both sorry and both to fault

I met you and we married we planned our future well
We built our home on happiness then suddenly it fell
It wasn't long there after our love began to tilt
Sorrow's tearing down the house that happiness once built
First came the weekly parties that never seemed to end
And then came the heartbreak brought by so-called friends
I guess that I'm as much to blame and while we share the guilt
Sorrow's tearing down the house that happiness once built
[ steel ]
First came the weekly parties...

I can hear the rippling water falling gently
From the waterfall that I have found
From the meadow I hear meadowlarks a singing
Seems there's sounds of nature all around
I can hear the wind go whistling through the treetops
I hear raindrops falling softly to the ground
In the distance I can hear the roar of thunder
Seems there's sounds of nature all around
Sounds of nature fill the air with music
How I love and cherish every sound
I often kneel in prayer to thank the Master
For the sounds of nature all around
In a barren tree a lonesome dove is calling
For its mate that's nowhere to be found
In the garden I hear honeybees a humming
Sounds of nature fill the air with music...

We sang a love song the day that we met
You thought that we made the perfect duet
You liked my performance so you wanted to know
If I would stay on as the star of the show
And beautiful music we made for a time
Till she changed our tune and you added new lines
Our duet arrangement became a trio
Now you want a star but I just think you should know
I don't play second fiddle in nobody's band
And I'm no back up singer and I won't be a fan
And I'm nobody's co-star I just play leading rolls
And I don't want the part don't want a part
Won't play a part unless it's star of the show
Oh she's stealing the show that's been so dear to my heart
She's changing our song till I'm not sure of my part
She sharing the spotlight and there's not room for both
Now one or the other is the star of the show the other goes
Life is a show and the show will go on
The world is stage loves an act we perform
There's always some new act somewhere up the road
And I'll always be staring in somebody's show
I don't play second fiddle in nobody's band...
I don't play second fiddle in nobody's band...
If I don't star in your show well I'm still a star and I can still go

1st Verse:
Stay out of my bedroom
Don't be messin' up my pillows and sheets
With your powder and perfume
If you don't have some understanding of me
Don't be kncokin' on my door
I don't want you to play in my fantasies
Stay out of my bedroom
Baby, if you can't take the heat
Verse 2:
If you want it, come and get it, baby
Satisfaction guaranteed
I'm a pleaser, free and eager
I ain't never had as much fun as I need
Easy lovin', that's down my alley
I may be easy but, at least I'm cheap
Stay out of my bedroom, baby
Baby, if you can't take the heat
Chorus:
Stay out of
Stay out of
You're dealin' with some hot stuff
Baby, can you deal with the heat?
Bridge:
We might burn on forever, we might burn on tonight
Where there's smoke there is fire from the flames that I ignite
The heat is intense when the fire's blazin' high
Slavin' over all those red hot lovers at night
If you come to my bedroom the heart of the heat
I will pleasure your body in sheer ecstasy
I will touch you in places no one else ever reached
Till you won't remember anybody else but me
3rd verse :
If you want it come and get it
If it burns you don't come cryin' to me
Don't come knockin' on my door
Baby, if you can't take the heat
Don't be peepin' through my window
If you don't appreciate what you see
Stay out of my bedroom, baby
Baby, if you can't take the heat
Chorus:
Stay out of, stay out of
You're dealin' with some hot stuff
Baby, can you deal with the heat?
Stay out of my bedroom...

Raindrops tumble to the ground making puddles all around
Drops of rain that look like tears fall on my window pane
Raindrops seem to harmonize with teardrops falling from my eyes
And my tears keep falling down as steady as the rain
Steady as the rain they fall tears that just won't dry at all
Tears that cannot wash away the pain
Sometimes without knowing it I touch my face and find it wet
And my tears keep falling down as steady as the rain
[ banjo ]
I can't face the fact that I am not important in your life
Once you lived for only me and then your feelings changed
There's just no gettin' over you I try so hard but it's no use
And my tears keep falling down as steady as the rain
Raindrops just keep falling down beatin' out their rhytmic sounds
Dancin' as they play their sweet refrain
Mem'ries of you cross my mind cloud my eyes and I start cryin'
And my tears keep falling down as steady as the rain
As steady as the rain

(Porter Wagoner)
Darling you know, you know I love you like I love no other
And you told me, remember when you told me, you'd forget her in time
Time passes by but still you can't forget her, it looks like you can't forget her
Oh and that makes me wonder if you'll ever, ever be mine
There's no way, no way I'm gonna get inside of your heart, inside your heart
While there's another, another still on your mind
There's no way, no way I'm gonna get inside of your heart, inside your heart
Not when there's another, another still on your mind
There's just no way, no way I'm gonna get inside of your heart, inside your heart

Up on Sugar Hill we'd go walkin' hand in hand while the south wind blowed
Bob whites callin' black crows cawkin' countin' the warts on a toad in the road
Down in the mill pond swimmin' naked showin' more than we should have showed
We were just kids explorin' nature learnin' more than we should have knowed
Sug sug sug Sugar Hill memories stealin' sugar on the mountainside
Sug sug sug Sugar Hill sugar sweeter than candy and cake and pie
A yellow dress drapin' off of my shoulder seein' myself in the looking glass
Older now and a little bit bolder thinking about our summers past
Up on Sugar Hill we'd go walkin' hand in hand up the mountainside
Teenage lovers plannin' and talkin' dreamin' of a future for you and I
Sug sug sug Sugar Hill memories stealin' sugar on the mountain top
Sug sug sug Sugar Hill sugar sweeter than ice cream and soda pop
Years have past we're married with children
Our days are happy and our memories fond
We still find it quite appealin'
To go to Sugar Hill and swim naked in the pond
Sug sug sug Sugar Hill memories stealin' sugar on the mountain top
Sug sug sug Sugar Hill sugar sweeter than ice cream and soda pop
Up on Sugar Hill there's a wealth of treasure
Down it's memory lane I go walking still
What it means to me is more than I can measure
Golden moments up on Sugar Hill
Up on Sugar Hill with the fireflies glowin'
Sound of katydids and the whippoorwill
Honeysuckle bloomin' and a mountain stream's flowin'
A little spot of heaven up on Sugar Hill
Up on Sugar Hill with the bobwhite's callin'
Black crows cawkin' and the soft wind blows
Up on Sugar Hill there are love birds talkin'
Up on Sugar Hill where the good times roll
Up on Sugar Hill Sug Sug Sug Sugar Hill memories
Stealin' sugar on the mountainside
Up on Sugar Hill sug sug sug Sugar Hill sugar
Sweeter than candy and cakes and pies

WELL I HEARD ABOUT IT THAT KIND OF NEED THAT KEEPS
A PERSON SLEEPLESS ALL THAT DREAMING JUST THE SAME
AND I READ ABOUT IT I'VE JUST DESIDE SOMEONE LEAVES
YOU BREATHLESS BUT I NEVER FELT THAT WAY NOW I FEEL
IT I'M NOT SO SURE THAT LIKE IT BUT I FEEL IT COMSUME
IT WOULD BE
CHORUS:
AND IT'S AGONY, SWEET AGONY I AIN'T FOR YOU I BEG FOR
YOU TO SET ME FREE FROM THIS AGONY, SWEET AGONY OH WHAT
IF I TAKE CONTROL SO EASILY SWEET AGONY, SWEEY AGONY,
SWEET AGONY
IF YOU HAD IT PLANNED OUT TO GIVE YOURSELF HALFWAY AND
LEAVE ME WANTING MORE RIGHT HERE ON THE BRINK WELL YOUR
TIME JUST RAN OUT I'VE GOT TO HIDE IT ALL WHAT ARE YOU
WAITING FOR I'M TOO AFRAID TO THINK WHAT THIS THING I'M
NOT SO SURE I LIKE IT THAT EXPENSES JUST KILLING ME
REPEAT CHORUS
I WANT THE REAL THING TIRED OF DAYDREAMS DON'T YOU
TEASE ME ANYMORE YOU'VE GOT THE REAL THING TO KEEP

Sing a song sweet music man
'Cause I won't be there to hold your hand like I used to
I'm through with you
You're a heck of a singer and powerful man
But you surround yourself with people
Who demand so little of you
You touched my soul with your beautiful song
You even had me singin' along right with you
You said I need you
Then you changed the words and added harmony
Then you sang the song you had written for me to someone new
Oh, but nobody sings a love song quite like you do
Oh, and nobody else can make me sing along
Nobody else can make me feel things are right
When I know they're wrong
Nobody sings a love song quite like you
Sing your song sweet music man
Travel the world with a six piece band
That does for you what you tell 'em to
And you try to stay young but the songs are sung
To so many people who've all begun came back on you
Sing your song sad music man
Makin' your living doing one-night stands
They're through with you
They don't need you
You're still a heck of a singer but a broken man
But you'll keep on lookin' for one last fan to sing to
Oh, and nobody sings a love song quite like you do
Oh, and nobody else can make me sing along
And nobody else can make me feel things are right
When they're wrong with a song
Nobody sings a love song quite like you
Tag:
Sing your song sweet music man

Though the sun may be dawning you're the one that lights the morning
As I wake to the heaven of your sweet summer lovin'
By a stream in the country runnin' barefoot and feelin' free
While the love in our hearts blend into sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions
Sweet summer lovin' keeps me high as candy wine
When that big red balloon sets like a painting across the west
As the sky turns a crimson blue as the world turns for me and you
In the light of the moon glowin' the warm summer wind blows
Across the sill of your window we'll be letting our love flow
Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions...
Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions...
Sweet summer lovin' sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin' sweet summer lovin'

Take me back all precious mem'ries to the days forever gone
I can still remember mama washin' on the washboard
On the backporch while us kids played in the yard
Mama always seemed to be so happy and content
She never seemed to mind that times were hard
She went about her work singing some old farvorite songs of hers
And often singing favorite songs for us
She was satisfied just being mama to us children
And the only woman daddy ever loved
Take me back to mama's bossom back to daddy's loving arms
Take me back all precious mem'ries to the days forever gone
I can still remember us a runnin' to meet daddy
In the evening when his workin' day was done
When daddy saw us comin' he would bend his tired old back
Holdin' out his arms and into them we'd run
He'd hold us for a minute we'd all walk home together
While mama waited for him at the door
And he was satisfied just being daddy to us children
And the man my mama lived the whole life for
Take me back to mama's bossom...

They say a woman's a fool for weeping
A fool to break her own heart
But I can't hold the secret I'm keeping
I'm breaking apart
Can't seem to mind my own business
Whatever I try turns out wrong
I seem like my own false witness
And I can't go on
I cover my ears, I close my eyes
Still hear your voice and it's telling me lies
Telling me lies
You told me you needed my company
And I believed in your flattering ways
You told me you needed me forever
Nearly gave you the rest of my days
Should've seen you for what you are
Should never have come back for more
Should've locked up all my silver
Brought the key right to your door
Repeat Chorus
You don't know what a chance is
Until you have to seize one
You don't know what a man is
Until you have to please one
Don't put your life in the hands of a man
With a face for every season
Don't waste your time in the arms of a man
Who's no stranger to treason

As you walk away as we say goodbye
What I wouldn't give for a tender lie
Say you'll never stop loving me just as if it were true
How much more damage now honestly could one tender lie do
When we fall so far are we wrong to try
To keep up the truth with a tender lie
Say you're gonna come back to me and I'll believe that it's true
How much more damage now honesly could one tender lie do
[ dobro - mandolin - fiddle ]
Say you're gonna come back to me...

New York City ain't no kind of place
For a country girl with a friendly face
If you smile people look at you funny
They take it wrong
The greenest state in the land of the free
And the home of the Grand Ole Opry
Is calling me back to my Smoky Mountain home
I wish I had my old fishin' pole
And was sitting on the banks of the fishing hole
Eating green apples and waiting for the fish to bite
Life ain't as simple as it used to be
Since the big apple took a bite out of me
And Lord, I'm so Tennessee homesick that i could die
Chorus:
But I ain't been home in I don't know when
If I had it all to do over again
Tonight I'd sleep in my old feather bed
What I wouldn't give for a little bitty taste
Of Mama's homemade chocolate cake
Tennessee homesick blues running through my head
Mama you can fluff my feather bed
Just as soon as I can I'm gonna head
Back to the Tennessee hills and it better be soon
Daddy you can load the rifles up
We're gonna load them dogs on the pickup truck
And take off to Calhoun Country and catch us a coon
Repeat Chorus
Eatin' grits and gravy and country ham
Go to church on Sunday with dinner on the grounds
Tennessee homesick blues are runnin' through my head
Repeat Chorus
Good Lord have mercy on a country girl
Tryin' to make a living in a rhinestone world
It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world
With Tennessee homesick blues runnin' through my head
I've got those Tennessee homesick blues runnin' through my head

When you feel the pain of loneliness inside you
And you feel the emptiness that lives within
When all the things around you had no meaning
And the lips you love can kiss you once and then
That's when love will mean the most
That's when love will hold you close
To the lips you love to touch and the things that mean so much
That's when love will mean the most
[ steel ]
When you see a gentle smile from one that loves you
I feel a softness in the touch of love's sweet hand
Or just reminiscing back through childhood mem'ries
Of days gone by that can't return again

Gonna tie our love in a double knot
Cause these days love gets strained a lot
To give our hearts a double shot
Let's tie our love in a double knot
Oh if we wanted to endure
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
While we're wrapped in those ties that bind
I wanna make sure we don't unwind
So we'll tie our love in a double knot...
Cause I've got my dreams and baby you got yours
Put it together we got a whole lot more
Cause I'm not lookino for just one night
I wanna make it the past of our lives
So let's tie our love in a double knot...
[ guitar ]

As gentle as soft breezes blowing as warm as the summer sunshine
As sweet as the dew on the roses was the love I used to call mine
Sweet memories keep on holding revealing the past in my mind
But my arms are no longer holding the love I used to call mine
Gone are the soft gentle breezes and gone is the warm summer sunshine
And gone like the dew on the roses is the love that I used to call mine
Sweet memories keep on holding revealing the past in my mind
Some other arms arms are now holding the love I used to call mine
The love that I used to call mine

Yes you're known by the company you keep
You say you're doing nothing wrong and I don't believe you are
I'm only tryin' to help you sis before you go too far
Cause I think you're an angel but folks think that you're cheap
Cause you're known by the company you keep
Please listen to your big sister I feel I know what's best for you
I feel that I must warn you that's the least that I can do
I'm not accusing you of anything I know it's fun you seek
But you're known by the company you keep
The company you keep keeps you out too long
Mom and dad don't go to sleep until you get home
Sis you're gettin' in too deep you'd better look before you leap
Cause you're known by the company you keep
Sis you're gettin' in too deep the road of life is steep

The cruel war is raging; Johnny has to fight. And I long to be with him from morning till night. I long to be with him, it grieves my heart so. "Won't you let me go with you?" "No, my love no." Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day That your captain will call you and you must obey. Your captain will call you, it grieves my heart so. "Won't you let me go with you?" "No, my love no." I'll tie back my hair; men's clothing I'll put on, I'll pass as your comrade as we march along, I'll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know. "Won't you let me go with you?" "No, my love no." Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unkind, I love you far better than all of mankind, I love you far better than words can e'er express. "Won't you let me go with you?" "Yes, my love yes."

You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind
Oh yes you did you started it like you start all our fights
No I didn't do no such thing and let that a dirty lie
Nothin's ever your fault and nothin's ever mine
You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind
Well you've burned the supper up again that's nothing new
I just figured you'd pack that all on me
Well you're the one that caused it oh it's always me
When you're always lookin' faults ain't hard to find
We delight in pickin' fights cause our love's the fightin' kind
Two lovers both too stubborn
To take the blame for anything do we blame it on the other
Some love is understanding and there's careless love in line
It takes all sorts and mine and yours is known as the fightin' kind
Okay Miss Priss what is it now now I know you done this
What how am I supposed to shave that ain't never been my problem
Now I don't care about you using my razor
But did you have to use my brand new blade
New blade boy it's good that is really good
That's real good to think I went to all that trouble tryin' to fix that nice for you
That's fixed up nice I'll probably keep it for washin' the soap off the wall
Oh there ain't no soap or I ain't got no television in the bathroom
And that new blade that you vedrudged me had already been used
Two lovers both too stubborn
To take the blame for anything so we blame it on the other
What's mine is yours what's yours is yours and so on down the line
You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind

(The first Noel the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay
In fields where lay they're keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Noel Noel Noel Noel born is the King of Israel)
The first Noel the angels did say...
For all to see there was a bright star shining in the east beyond them far
And Judia earth it gave great light and so it continued both day and night
Noel Noel Noel Noel born is the King of Israel

I gave all the giving and I took all the taking
I gave all my love to you and I took all your hurt
I treated you so good but you treated me like dirt
They say love is give and take now my poor heart is breaking
I gave all the giving and I took all the taking
I always gave you everything that I knew how to give
You always took advantage of me you knew I would forgive
I treated you too good for my own good now I'm alone and left forsaken
I gave all the giving and I took all the taking
The giving and the taking have caused my heart to break
I've given all that I can give and I've taken all that I can take
[ guitar ]

A dirt dobber built its nest
On my only Sunday dress
And the roof leaked in my shoes
And when they dried they were too small
And the rats chewed a great big hole
In my only winter coat
And at night I'd hear them gnaw
The paper on my bedroom wall
But I still say
Those were the greatest days of all
Some happy and some sad
Some good and some bad
But I still say
Those were the greatest days of all
I used to wait by the garden gate
Where the hummingbirds came ev'ry day
To kiss the yellow roses
Growing up the garden wall
And in the tall grass I would lie
'Til ev'ning shadows brought the night
Thru the window of my room
I'd hear the whippoorwill's sad call
And I still say
Those were the greatest days of all
Some happy and some sad
Some good and some bad
But I still say
Those were the greatest days of all
Now as I make my way
Along the busy city sidewalks
My head arouring from the deafening city sound
You can't hear a whipporwill in this noisy city
And tall green grass don't grow
Along the sidewalks of this town
And hummingbirds don't fly around
These artificial roses
Like they did around the garden wall
And, oh, so often in my mind
I'll go back to another time
And I still say
Those were the greatest days of all
I still say

There is a house down in New Orleans
Down in the Vieux Carr'e
A house they call the rising sun
Where love and money are made
My father he was a gambler
Mother died when I was young
And I've worked since then
To please the men
At the house of the rising sun
There is a house
Down in New Orleans
They call the rising sun
It's been the ruin of many a good girl
And oh God, you know I'm one
So mothers you go telling all your daughters
Not to do what I've done
To live a life of sin, shame and strife
In the house of the rising sun
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the rising sun
It's been the ruin of many a good girl
And oh God, you know I'm one

A squeaky gate a welcome mat a big shaggy dog that lives out back
And some might even call it a shack but this is a house where love lives
The paint is peeling off of the cells the mailbox is full of bills
And it's no mansion on the hill but this is a house where love lives
There's a little boy who looks just you with freckles on his nose and eyes of blue
A little girl almost two and everybody says she looks just like you
So thank you dear for loving me though I know rich we'll never be
But that doesn't matter to you and me cause we live in a house where love lives
[ steel ]
So thank you dear for loving me...

If there ever was an angel then surely you must be one
If there ever was a perfect love when I look at you I see one
If there's heaven on earth then this must surely be
I want you to be the last one to touch me
The last thing I remember before I go to sleep
Is the touch of your sweet lips softly kissing me
And I go to sleep a thinking how happy you make me
I want you to be the last one to touch me
And when it's time to lay me down for my eternal sleep
Once more let your fingers softly touch my cheek
If I know that you have touched me oh then I can sleep in peace
I want you to be the last one to touch me
And when the night is over and time will be no more
They tell me we shall meet again upon the golden shore
And so when I awaken from my eternal sleep
I want you to be the first one to touch me

It's a lesson too late for the learning
Made of sand, made of sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin'
In your hand, In your hand
Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Oh I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
As we walk along my thoughts are tumblin'
Round and round, round and round
Underneath our feet are someplace rumblin'
Underground, Underground
Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Oh I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
I've got reason a plenty for goin
This I know, this I know
The weeds have been steadily growin'
Please don't go, please don't go
Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Oh I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind

Come they told me our pa ra pa pum pum
A newborn King to see pa ra pa pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa ra pa pum pum
To lay before the King pa ra pa pum pum
Ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum
So to honor him pa ra pa pum pum when we come
Little baby pa ra pa pum pum
I am a poor boy too pa ra pa pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa ra pa pum pum
That's fit to give a King pa ra pa pum pum
Ra pa pum pum ra pa pam pam ra pa pum pum
Oh shall I play for you pa ra pa pum pum on my drum
(Mary nodded yes pa ra pa pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time pa ra pa pum pum
I played my drum for him pa ra pa pum pum
I played my best for him pa ra pa pum pum
Ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum)
Then he smiled at me pa ra pa pum pum me and my drum
Me and my drum me and my drum

You never send me flowers
Or ever buy me candy
You never bring me pretty things
When you come to see me
And you forgot my birthday
Oh I wish you could see
How I miss
The little things
That you don't do for me
You never say that I look nice
Or that you're proud of me
You overlook
The little things
That you should see
These little things are big enough to hurt
But too small to make me want to leave
But I do miss
The little things
That you don't do for me
Now how can I miss flowers
That never reach my door
How can I taste candy
That's still at the candy store
These little things mean a lot to me
To you they may be silly
But I do miss
The little things
That you don't do for me
Yes I miss
The little things

THE LORD ID MY SHEPHERED , THE LORD IS MY SHEPHED
MY FRIEND AND HELPER, I SHALL NOT WANT
HE'S THERE TO GUIDE ME , STANDING BESIDE ME
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT
SPOKEN:THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT
HE MAKETH ME TO LIE IN GREEN PASTURES
HE LEADETH ME BESIDE STILL WATERS
HE RESTORETH MY SOUL
{I SHALL NOT WANT...}
HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAME' SAKE
AND YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL : FOR THOU ART ME;
THY ROD AND THY STAFF,THEY COMFORT ME.
[I SHALL NOT WANT...]
THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENT OF MINE ENEMIES;
THOU ANNOINTH MY HEAD WITH OIL; MY CUP RUNNETH OVER.
SURELY GOODNESS AND MERRY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE.

Sweet, sweet were the lips that kissed me
Warm, warm were the arms that held me
Sweet, sweet were the lips, yeah
Warm, warm were the arms
But so, so filled with the love you gave me
Wet, wet were the tears on my face
Long, long were the hours I cried them
Wet, wet were the tears, yeah
Long, long were the hours
But so, so filled with the love you gave me
My friends tried to tell me
That mis'ry would a-happen to me
But back in school I didn't believe
That misery and pain a-would-a ever get to me, oh
Since, since you've been gone, gone away
I cry, cry lonely teardrops night and day
Since, since you've been gone, yeah
I cry, I cry lonely teardrops
All so, so filled with the love you gave me
Sweet, sweet were the lips that kissed me

I don't know why I like him, I just only know I do
I don't know why I trust him, I just know his heart is true
I don't know why he's more a man than any man I know
I don't know how I know the man's for real but I still know
The man is more than what meets the eye
He is worn and weary from life
He is rugged but he's got style
The man has got what matters inside
Weary, yes he must get weary but he doesn't say
But you can read between the lines that wind along his face
The man has got his memories that he hides inside his mind
And you can see the sadness in the eyes they hide behind
The man is more than what meets the eye
He is worn and weary from life
He is rugged but he's got style
The man has got what matters inside
Love him, yes I've always loved him and I always will
He holds a place in my heart no one else could ever fill
He's always been my hero, the best friend I've ever had
The man is something special and I'm proud that he's my dad
The man is more than what meets the eye
He is worn and weary from life
He is rugged but he's got style

"Twas battered and scared, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But he held it up with a smile.
"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start bidding for me?
A dollar, a dollar - now who"ll make it two _
Two dollars, and who"ll make it three?
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice,
Going for three". . . but no!
From the room far back a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody,pure and sweet,
As sweet as an angel sings.
The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said: "What am I bidden for the old violin?"
And he held it up with the bow;
"A thousand dollars - and who'll make it two?
Two thousand - and who'll make it three?
Three thousand once, three thousand twice
And going - and gone," said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand -
What changed its worth?" The man replied:
"The touch of the masters hand."
And many a man with life out of tune,
And battered and torn with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd.
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on,
He's going once, and going twice -
He's going - and almost gone!
But the MASTER comes, and the foolish crowd,
Never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul, and the change that's wrought

Oh the monkey's had a better tale than you
Compare to yours all their tales sound so true
The way you're actin' seems to me at all the monkey should go free
You're the one that should be locked up in the Zoo
When I married you I thought you were a man
But you're the biggest ape that's living in this land
I'd like to run you up a tree for the way you lie to me
Your swingin' round is gettin' out of hand
Oh the monkey's had...
Every monkey has its day so go ahead and play
Make your plans and tell your lies and stick to them
But from now on I remind you can wag your tail behind you
Cause you finally got yourself out on a limb
[ banjo ]
Every monkey has its day...

Tonight I feel a chill in the air
As cold as that look on your face
I hear what you're saying but coming from you
Goodbye seems so out of place
Now how can you stand there and honestly say
There never wee any real promises made
Chorus:
The moon is my witness
The stars will agree
They all heard you promise
You'd always love me
I know that it's true
But it's hard to believe
You lied to the moon
The stars and me
And what about all of those warm tender nights
Did they mean nothing to you
And where are the feelings I thought that we shared
Or have you forgotten them too
Did you think I could just put your memory behind
When your words are still so very clear in my mind
Chorus:
The moon is my witness
The stars will agree
They all heard you promise
You'd always love me
I know that it's true
But it's hard to believe
You lied to the moon
The stars and me
The moon is my witness
The stars will agree
They all heard you promise
You'd always love me
I know that it's true
But it's hard to believe
You lied to the moon
The stars and me
I know that it's true
But it's hard to believe
You lied to the moon
The stars and me

There are so many things that I don't understand
And I search my mind to try to find an answer
But the more I search the less I seem to find out why
Like where where the wind goes, how does life begin
What happens when we die
The mystery of the mystery must stay unknown
Only God can know and man must not see
Great minds have tried but they will not find
The answer to the mystery of the mystery
Man will seek the mystic rails of the mystery
But their silent halls reveal not a sound
Many men will give their lives just to try to find
The answer to a mystery in their mind
The mystery of the mystery must stay unknown
Only God can know and man must not see
Great minds have tried but they will not find

When you need to be loved let me love you when you need a friend reach out to me
When you need reassuring that it's alright anything you need that's what I'll be
For I want to be the one you always come to when you find you need a place to go
Let mine be the hand you always cling to
Mine will be the only hand you'll ever need to hold
Mine will be the only hand you'll ever need to hold
[ guitar ]
I can be the one that makes you happy I'll be your umbrella when it rains
I will be someone that you can count on in other words I'll be your everything
For I want to be the one...

The only way out is to walk over me
So you found someone else and you're going to leave
Did she tell you I don't love you did you really believe
On the floor by the door I'll be down on my knees
Cause the only way out is to walk over me
You don't hear and you don't feel but I know you can see
Just to prove that I love you I'll crawl at your feet
Just look down at the ground where your footprints will be
Cause the only way out is to walk over me
You have put me just as low as anyone ought to go
But I lay down beside what's left of my pride
If you go then you'll know cause you can't help but see
That the only way out is to walk over me
[ steel ]
You have put me just as low...

As we were dressing to go out our little girl and boy
Came in and asked if they could go this time
We told them little girls and boys don't belong at parties
And that they should be in bed asleep by nine
The babysitter came in then and we kissed the kids goodbye
And told them that we'd be home soon and told them not to cry
Then we left for the party like we'd so often done
Thinking only of ourselves and not our little ones
The party started out wild and it grew wilder as the night wore on
With drinking laughing telling dirty jokes nobody thinkin' of home
Then the strangest feeling came over me and it chilled me to the bones
And I told my wife that we'd better leave the party
Cause I felt that we were needed at home
As we rode along I got to thinking of how the kids that morning
Had asked if we would take them to church the next day
And how I'd put 'em off like I'd so often done
By saying we'd probably get home too late
Then my thoughts were interrupted by the sound of sirens
As they cut through the still night air
Then we turned down our street that's when we saw the fire
The rest was like a nightmare
We took their little bodies to church the next day

Oh the power of love can make you leap tall buildings
Love can make you cry like a little bitty child
Oh the power of love can make you sad and lonely
Or wanna kick up your heels and face the world with a smile
Love has the power of a giant with a touch like a feather
Love can make your sky turn blue when it's stormy weather
Love can make you feel so cold or burn a hole right through your soul
The most powerful thing in the world must be love
Oh the power of love...
Love can make your whole world shake like a large explosion
Or love can leave you quiet and still if it takes a notion
Love can take you way up high and make you jump thinkin' you can fly
It's a powerful powerful thing the power of love
Oh the power of love...

Two people, together
It was just a dream until you came along
My heart was waiting just for you
Tomorrow, forever
We both heard these promises for far too long
And now you make the words come true
So touch me now
I need to have you close tonight
And show me how
You can me feel this way
# You and me, we are the right combination
For love, we're all we need
It's just you and me, we make the right combination
Straight from the heart, love is the key
Can't keep it, a secret
Everything I feel is written on my face
I can't hide my heart from you
You hold me, is magic
In your arms the world becomes a better place
Now I know what love can do
Here we go
Exactly where the road will lead us
I don't know
I just know that you'll be there
# You and me, we are the right combination
For love, we're all we need
It's just you and me, we make the right combination
Straight from the heart, love is the key
And whenever you, I'm there
Every stumble and fall, I share
I'll be yours through it all
Coz I care, about you baby
It's so easy to see, so strong
Now I know you and me, belong
I'll be by your side forever....
# You and me, we are the right combination
For love, we're all we need
It's just you and me, we make the right combination

Waiting for the train to come
I keep a'waiting for the train to come
Dreamin' of the river and the rising sun
I keep thinkin' 'bout the world to come
My life packed up in a suitcase
Old man staring from a doorway
My hope tarries in the distance
Love comes on the wheels of my deliverance
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Waitin' for the train to come
I keep waitin' for the train to come
Keepin' my appointment with the one who lives
In the heart of everything that is
All night sleepin' in a station
My God, it's hard not to be impatient
I watch through the windows of forgiveness
I cry but my word's my only witness
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Sometimes I feel I can't go on, I can't go on
I get so tired, all passion's gone
My heart, my head, my arms, my legs, I get so tired
Without the strength to crawl away
Then something breaks inside my soul, My strength is gone
That spirit's finally taking hold
My ears can hear, my eyes can see
Those clouds of joy still cover me, cover me, cover me
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is, where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Fade:
Waiting for the train to come

Well, I've sacrificed time with family and friends
Gave up vacations for work without end
24/7, 365
But I was willing to make the sacrifice
But empty or full, I've carried my pale
You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well
Through blood sweat and tears I have built a good life
But it didn't come without sacrifice
But I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
All through the years I kept my eye on the prize
You ask if it's worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice
I think about Jesus and all that he gave
And the ultimate sacrifice that he made
He is my strength and my guiding light
And he's taught me that nothing's without sacrifice
I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
I wanted success and, brother, I've paid the price
And, yes, it's been worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice
I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life
But I've shined like a diamond through sacrifice
I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
But I hope God will tell me, 'Well done, my child
You've won your reward through your sacrifice, the sacrifice'
The sacrifice
But sometimes I wonder in the still of the night
Is it really worth the sacrifice
I've often laughed and I've often cried
I've often failed but I've always tried

Chorus:
I am a seeker
A poor sinful creature
There is no weaker than I am
I am a seeker
You are a teacher
You are a reacher
So reach down
Won't you reach out and lead me
Guide me and keep me
In the shelter of your care each day
'Cause I am a seeker
You are a keeper
You are the leader
Won't you show me the way
I am a vessel that's empty and useless
I am a bad seed that fell by the way
I am a loser that wants to be a winner
And you are my last hope
Don't turn me away
Chorus:
I am a seeker
A poor sinful creature
There is no weaker than I am
I am a seeker
You are a teacher
You are a reacher
So reach down
Won't you reach out and lead me
Guide me and keep me, Lord
In the shelter of your care each day
'Cause I am a seeker
You are a keeper
You are the leader
Won't you show me the way
Oh, I know you are a mountain
From which there flows a fountain
So let it's water wash my sins away
'Cause I am a seeker
You are a keeper
You are the leader

Oh, there's a tattooed dentist in Ft. Collins City
His lies are bigger even than my titty.
He drives his patients into a rage,
When he claims to be "New Age."
He drills and drills and then he drills
But never never does he thrill
He's really a boring old little pill
And he just doesn't have no skills!
He smiles so much his drool gets slobby
But he just calls himself D-Bobby.
You will really have to snore,

There is a place where the sun's always glowing
Take me there, won't you take me there
Meadows grow green near the streams gently flowing
Take me there, won't you take me there
A city of riches beyond comprehension
Take me there, won't you take me there
Streets are of gold, gates of pearl, brilliant mansions
Take me there, won't you take me there
Chorus:
Take me and show me this rare place you speak of
Take me there, won't you take me there
To this land of plenty where there is complete love
Take me there, won't you take me there
At the foot of the throne the kingdom rejoices
Take me there, won't you take me there
The angels are singing His praise with their voices
Hallelujah, hallelujah take me there
Peace, joy and love linger on through the ages
Take me there, won't you take me there
Lambs lay with lions and lions with babies
Take me there, won't you take me there
Take me and show me this rare place you speak of
Take me there, won't you take me there
To this land of plenty where there is complete love
Take me there, I can't take you there
But there is a church where they teach all about it
Take me there, won't you take me there
There is a book we must not be without it
Take me there, I will read with you there
There is an altar where sins are forgiven
Take me there, yes I'll kneel with you there
We'll find there the God of Eternal Living
Take me there, He will take you there
There is no sorrow and no heartache there
There is no crying and no dying there
Won't you take me there, won't you take me there

There was a time we'd sit in the backyard cause the house would get so hot
From the summer sun there was no way of sleepin'
And you'd play your old guitar we'd fight mosquitos and enjoyed
Your backyard concerts for we had no television
We'd just begun our life as man and wife and hard ships then
Could scaresly scare us into quittin'
Things were far from bein' fine we often dined upon a dime
But there never was a time we didn't love
That Christmas brought us saddest days
When your pride gave a way you told the kids
There'd be no gifts cause we were broke
Though their little tears of grief was so hard to see it didn't hurt me
Like the love I knew was in your throat
It was then with arms entwined we both broke down and cried
For it seemed ike nothing good would ever come
The doctor bills we couldn't pay they came and took our car away
But there never was a time we didn't love
Now there's an easy chair for my back a satin pillow for your head
And the kids are wild about the brand new car
You and I can order steak with all the trimmings and not worry
If we've spent a dollar more than we can spare
No wonder in your prayers we've thanked the man upstairs who led us through
The years of rearin' kids and payin' bills
And I think he guided us not because we were smart but just because
There never was a time we didn't love
No there never was a time never was a time

Peace in the valley for me some day Well, I'm tired and so weary, but I must travel on 'Til the Lord comes and calls me away, oh yes Where the morning's so bright and the Lamb is the light And the night is as bright as the day, oh yes! There will be peace in the valley for me some day There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord, I pray There'll be no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble I see Only peace in the valley for me, oh yes! Well the bear will be gentle and the wolves will be tame And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes! And the beasts from the wild shall be led by a little child And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes! There will be peace in the valley for me some day There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord, I pray And there'll be no sadness and no sorrow, no trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me, oh yes! There will be peace in the valley for me, oh yes!

A mother sings as she rocks her babies
Children sing the noted nursery rhymes
The old church bell is ringing for the Sunday morning singing
Music is as old as the time
As the farmer works the fields he sings a song
The songbirds in the trees sing along
And the wind makes melodies as it whistles through the trees
Man's burdens are made lighter with a song
There'll always be music as long as there's a story to be told
There'll always be music cause music is the voice of the song
There'll always be music
Rain makes rhytmic sounds when it's falling
There's music in a new born baby's cry
There's music all around and there is no sweeter sound
For that's the way a man expresses life
In heaven there's a choir of angels singing
We often heard about God's angel band
Music will live on when men on earth are gone
There'll still be music in that promised land

There'll be love love love oh precious love
Just as long as there's two people there'll be love
In spite of hate that fills the land love will always have command
As long as there's two people there'll be love
God created man and woman at the start
And he placed inside of them a lovin' heart
But it wasn't God that made the hate and lust
But as long as there's two people there'll be love
There'll be love love love...
[ guitar ]
For every person somewhere there's a mate
It's the force for survival that brings hate
For even though the going might be rough
As long as there's two people there'll be love
You can lock a man behind a prison wall
And you may think that he has no love at all
But there's someone somewhere that he's thinking of
For as long as there's two people there'll be love

There must be something fishy goin' on
You said you were goin' on a fishing trip with some old friend
You said that you'd be home tonight somewhere around ten
Well here it is it's two o'clock and you're still not at home
I think there's something fishy goin' on
I think that I'm a sucker that's swallowing your line
I try to make myself believe that it's all in my mind
But you never ask me if I'd like to go along so there must be something fishy goin' on
There's something fishy goin' on on these fishing trips you're goin' on
I'm gettin' tired of staying home alone
Some night when you come home and discover that I'm gone
You can bet there's something fishy goin' on
I guess some large-mouth bass left that lipstick on your shirt
I don't think you're a fisherman honey I think you're a flirt
Well if you're goin' fishing then why don't you bring them home
I think there's something fishy goin' on
here's something fishy goin' on...

Ever since the moment that I met you
You've been on my mind
And I need to
Somehow let you know that I think about you all the time
So when you think about love, think about me
I can give you more than you'll ever need
Sooner or later every heart needs some company
When you think about love, think about me
When you think about love, think about me
We were strangers
Now I'm already wrapped around your finger
Oh what's a heart to do
'Cause it lingers
At the thought of you want me as much as I want you
So when you think about love, think about me
I can give you more than you'll ever need
Sooner or later every heart needs some company
When you think about love, think about me
When you think about love, think about me
(BRIDGE)
Makes me blue
I'm not holding you tonight
'Cause only you can satisfy this heart of mine
So when you think about love, think about me
'Cause I can give you more than you'll ever need
Sooner or later every heart needs some company
So when you think about love, think about me
When you think about love, think about me
'Cause I can give you more than you'll ever need
Sooner or later every heart needs some company
When you think about love, think about me
When you think about love, think about me
'Cause I can give you more than you'll ever need
Sooner or later every heart needs some company
When you think about love, think about me
When you think about love, think about me
'Cause I can give you more than you'll ever need
Sooner or later every heart needs some company
When you think about love, think about me
When you think about love, think about me

I saw him picking up the pieces of his broken heart
And so I stopped to see what I could do
His heart had been run over by a wreckless lover
She ran over it and broke it and left it black and blue
Tears were scattered everywhere he was trying to save his pride
He was the victim of a love and run
And I could plainly see that she had almost killed him
Left the scene of a broken heart not looking back at what she'd done
Oh this boy has been hurt I'll save him I'll take his heart and mend it if I can
Oh this boy has been hurt I'll save him
I'll take his tears and dry them as fast as he can cry them

Thoughtfulness tenderness makes love grow stronger
Thoughtfulness brings happiness makes love last much longer
Love is like a tender young flower
It needs care from the time you sow
Tender words of love are like summer showers
Makes love strong when cold winds blow
Thoughtfulness tenderness...
Pull out the weeds of doubt and jealousy give love a chance to grow
Kisses are like sunshine you'll soon see love can bloom even in the snow
Thoughtfulness tenderness makes love grow stronger

I’m comin’ home, I’ve done my time Now I’ve got to know what is and isn’t mine If you received my letter telling you I’d soon be free Then you’ll know just what to do if you still want me If you still want me Just tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree It’s been way too long, do you still want me? If I don’t see a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree I’ll just stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me If I don’t see a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Bus driver, please look for me ‘Cause I couldn’t bear to see what I might see I’m really still in prison and my love, he holds the key A simple yellow ribbon’s all I need to set me free I wrote and told him please... Just tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree It’s been way too long, do you still want me? If I don’t see a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree I’ll just stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me If I don’t see a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round that old oak tree I’m coming home Now the whole dang bus is cheerin’ and I can’t believe I see a hundred yellow ribbons tied ‘round the old oak tree I’m comin’ home, I’m glad you waited for me Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Tie a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Tie a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Tie a yellow ribbon if you still want me Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree

I didn't cry all of these tears just to have you show up here again
I didn't lie awake all these nights to have you come walking back in
I didn't change my whole life around not to mention my dreams and my plans
To have you come back with your same ol' act thinking that I'll understand
Time and tears have mended the pain healed all the hurt and changed everything
Time and tears I'm happy to say time and tears have washed it away
Time and tears have washed you away
I didn't think that I would survive the day that you walked out on me
I truly was more dead than alive and the pain Lord I couldn't believe
I asked God to please have mercy on me and to ease all the feelings I felt
Then I saw the light now I'm more than alright
I'm much better off since you left
Time and tears have mended the pain healed all the hurt and changed everything
Time and tears have carried me through time and tears got me over you
Time and tears and somebody new
[ banjo ]
Time and tears is all that it takes to mend shattered hopes or a heart when it breaks
Time and tears have carried me through time and tears got me over you
Time and tears and somebody new
Time and tears time and tears got me over you

Mama never seemed to miss the finer things of life
If she did she never did say so to daddy
She never wanted to be more than mother and a wife
If she did she never did say so to daddy
The only thing that seemed to be important in her life
Was to make our house a home and make us happy
Mama never wanted any more than what she had
If she did she never did say so to daddy
He often left her all alone but she didn't mind the staying home
If she did she never did say so to daddy
And she never missed the flowers and the gifts he never gave her
If she did she never did say so to daddy
Being took for granted was a thing that she accepted
And she don't need those things to make her happy
She didn't seem to notice that he don't kiss and hold her
If she did she never did say so to daddy
One morning we awoke just to find a note
That mama carefully wrote and left to daddy
And as we began to read it our ears could not believe it
The words that she had written there to daddy
She said our kids are older now they don't need me very much
And I've gone in search for love I need so badly
I have needed you so long but I just can't keep holdin' on
She never meant to come back home if she did she never did say so to daddy

Today I started loving you again
I'm right back where I've really always been
I got over you just long enough to let my heartaches mend
And today I started loving you again
What a fool I was to think I could get by
With only these few million tears I've cried
Guess I should have known the worst was yet to come
And that crying time for me had just begun
Today I started loving you again
Now I'm right back where I've really always been
I just got over you just long enough to let my heartaches mend
Then today I started loving you again
[ harmonica ]

You and I have been together for a long long time
And we vowed that we would stay together always
Life at times has been unpleasant down the trails where fate had led us
But we pray that God will let us be together always
Together together together always you and me
Forever and ever together always you and me
[ piano ]
Throught the years our love will multiply and be divided
By the children added to enrich our lives
God's been good to you and I and in heaven there's eternal life
Beyond this world where you and I will be together always
Together together...

IF I COULD REACH AND TOUCH A MEMORY
THE WAY A MEMORY TOUCHING ME
I WISH I TOLD YOU THEN WHAT I FEEL NOW
WITH THESE MEMORIES LOCK INSIDE
BUT I COULDN'T FIND THE WORDS IN TIME
TO SAVE OUR LOVE FROM DIE
HOW COULD LOVE SO YOUNG GROW OLD SO FAST
WHILE THE MEMORIES LINGER ON AND ALL THE
THINGS WE'VE SAID WHEN LOVE WAS WARM
SOUNDS SO COLD NOW THAT YOU''RE GONE
CHORUS:
IF I COULD REACH AND TOUCH A MEMORY
(JUST) THE WAY ONE TOUCHING ME
I COULD STILL BE HOLDING LOVE
INSTEAD OF MEMORIES

Well I can't tell you where I'm going, I'm not sure of where I've been
But I know I must keep travelin' till my road comes to an end
I'm out here on my journey, trying to make the most of it
I'm a puzzle, I must figure out where all my pieces fit
Like a poor wayfaring stranger that they speak about in song
I'm just a weary pilgrim trying to find what feels like home
Where that is no one can tell me, am I doomed to ever roam
I'm just travelin', travelin', travelin', I'm just travelin' on
Questions I have many, answers but a few
But we're here to learn, the spirit burns, to know the greater truth
We've all been crucified and they nailed Jesus to the tree
And when I'm born again, you're gonna see a change in me
God made me for a reason and nothing is in vain
Redemption comes in many shapes with many kinds of pain
Oh sweet Jesus if you're listening, keep me ever close to you
As I'm stumblin', tumblin', wonderin', as I'm travelin' thru
I'm just travelin', travelin', travelin', I'm just travelin' thru
I'm just travelin', travelin', travelin', I'm just travelin' thru
Oh sometimes the road is rugged, and it's hard to travel on
But holdin' to each other, we don't have to walk alone
When everything is broken, we can mend it if we try
We can make a world of difference, if we want to we can fly
Goodbye little children, goodnight you handsome men
Farewell to all you ladies and to all who knew me when
And I hope I'll see you down the road, you meant more than I knew
As I was travelin', travelin', travelin', travelin', travelin' thru
I'm just travelin', travelin', travelin', I'm just travelin'
Drifting like a floating boat and roaming like the wind
Oh give me some direction lord, let me lean on you
As I'm travelin', travelin', travelin', thru
I'm just travelin', travelin', travelin', I'm just travelin' thru
I'm just travelin', travelin', travelin', I'm just travelin' thru
Like the poor wayfaring stranger that they speak about in song
I'm just a weary pilgrim trying to find my own way home
Oh sweet Jesus if you're out there, keep me ever close to you

Hey Lord take a look on around tonight and find out where my baby's gonna be
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight for he is far away from me
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight make sure that he's gonna be alright
Things gonna be alright with me
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight and make sure all his dreams are sweet
Send down that you got him on the road but you'll make it softer for his feet
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight make sure that he's gonna be alright
Untill he's home and here with me
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight for he is sleeping under the sky
Hey Lord make sure the ground he's sleepin' on is always warm and dry
Ooh don't give him too much pain and keep him away from planes
Cause my baby hates to fly
[ banjo - mandolin ]
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight for it gets rough along the way
And if it all sounds strange just because I don't know how to pray
Ooh won't you give him peace of mind and if you ever find the time
Tell him I miss him everyday
Hey Lord take a look on around tonight and find out where he's gonna be
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight for he is far away from me
Hey Lord would you look out for him tonight make sure that he's gonna be alright

The man I loved ran a salesman route
Selling goods from house to house
Now I knew my mama would never stand
For me stepping out with no traveling man
Mama bought things that he was a'selling
But mama didn't know and I sure wasn't telling
That behind her back I was making plans
To meet somewhere with that traveling man
Oh the traveling man was a good bit older
But a girl needs arms to hold her
Mama didn't know 'cause I didn't told her
But mama wouldn't understand
Me stepping out with a traveling man
Mama didn't allow me a'going courting
And I'd tell lies that I reckon I oughtn't
Oh but she'd a'give me the back a' her hand
If she'd a'seen me with that traveling man
So I tell my mama that I reckon I oughta
Go to the spring and fetch us some water
What mama didn't know is I had a plan
To meet down there with that traveling man
Now I make plans to run away
With that traveling man on a Saturday
Well Saturday's here and here I stand
And there goes my mama with that traveling man
Oh that traveling man was a two-time lover
He took my love then he took my mother
But I didn't know 'cause mama didn't told me and I don't understand
My mama running off with my traveling man
Mama, you know you oughtn't a'done that
You just like my daddy
He run off before I ever knowed him
You done run-off with my traveling man
And I really don't think I ever knowed you either
Oh there goes my mama with my traveling man
And I'm really gonna miss that traveling man

Suppose you wanted someone the way I want you
Just imagine your body, mind and soul breaking in two
Walk the floor each night, shed tears you can't conceal
Just try being lonely, then you'll know just how I feel
I saw you with your new love and oh it hurt me so
Funny how I see your face everywhere I go
You smiled and looked to be so happy as you passed by
So I hurried around the corner so you wouldn't see me cry
Suppose you wanted someone the way I want you
Just imagine your body, mind and soul breaking in too
Walk the floor each night, shed tears you can't conceal
Just try being lonely, then you know just how I feel

To everything
Turn, turn, turn
There is a season
Turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under Heaven
A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep
To everything
Turn, turn, turn
There is a season
Turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under Heaven
A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones
A time to gather stones together
To everything
Turn, turn, turn
There is a season
Turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under Heaven
A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracings
A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time to love, a time to hate

Chorus:
Two doors down
They're laughing and drinkin', and having a party
Two doors down
They're not aware that I'm around
Cause here I am
Crying my heart out, feelin' sorry while
They're having a party two doors down
I think I'll dry these useless tears
And get myself together
I think I'll wonder down the hall
And have a look around
'Cause I can't stay inside
This lonely room and cry forever
I think I really rather join 'em
Two door down, yeah
Repeat Chorus
'Cause here I am
No longer cryin' an' feelin' sorry
We're having a party just two doors down
I can't believe I'm standin' here
Dry-eyed, all smiles and talkin'
Making conversation with the new love I have found
I ask him if he'd like to be alone and we start walkin'
Down the hall to my place waitin' two doors down, yeah
Repeat Chorus
'Cause here I am
Feelin' everything but sorry
We're having our own party two doors down
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Two doors down
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Two doors down
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Two doors down
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Two doors down, oh
Repeat Chorus
'Cause here we am
Feelin' everything but sorry
We're havin' our own party

Two little children a boy and a girl
Sat by and old church door
The little girls feet were as brown as the curl
That fell on the dress that she wore
The boy's coat was faded and hatless his head
a tear shone in each little eye
Why don't you run home to your mama I said
And this was the maidens reply
our mama's in heaven; they took her away
and left Jim and I all alone
We came here to sleep,till the close of the day,
For we have no Mama or home
We can't win our bread--too little she said,
Jim's five and I'm only seven,
There's no to love us and Papa is dead,
And our darling Mama's in Heaven.
Our Papa was lost out at sea long ago,
We waited all night on the shore,
For he was a life-saving Captain you know,
But he never came back any more.
Then Mama got sick; angels took her away,
Away to that home warm and bright,
"They'll come for my darlings'she told us some day,
Perhaps they are coming tonight.
"Perhaps there's no room tonight" she said,
for two little ones to keep,
Then placing her arms around little Jim's neck,
She kissed him;they both fell asleep
The Sexton came early to ring the Church bell,
And found them beneath the white snow,
The Angel's made room for two orphan's to dwell,
In Heaven with Mama that night
And found them beneath the white snow
Mommy got sick angels took her away
To dwell in those matins so bright
She said she would come for her children someday
And I guess she's coming tonight
The sexton came early to ring the church bell
And found them beneath the snow white
The angels made room for the orphans to dwell

Well I've got two lovers and I ain't ashamed
Two lovers and I love 'em both the same
Let me tell you bout my first lover
He's sweet and kind and he's mine all mine
He treats me good like a lover should
And makes me love him I really really love him
Oh oh oh I love him so
And I'll do everything I can to let him know
But I've got two lovers and I ain't ashamed...
Let me tell you bout my other lover
Well you know he treats me bad makes me sad
He makes me cry but still I can't deny
That I love him I really really love him
Oh oh oh I love him so
And I'll do everything I can to let him know
Oh but darling well don't you know that I can tell
Whenever I look at you that you think that I'm untrue
Cause I said that I love two but I really really do
Cause you're a split personality and in reality both of them are you
But I've got two lovers and I ain't ashamed...
Well I've got two lovers and I ain't ashamed

I thought I'd been in love before but so did you
I thought that I would love no more but so did you
We'll always be together forever yours forever mine
You and me you and me are two of a kind
There's so much between you and me
Like sadness disappointment jealousy
Like respect and honor and admiration and a love so fine
You and me you and me are two of a kind
I've made promises to you that I couldn't keep
And you know I've said things to you that I didn't mean
We've made our vows and we can never break the ties that bind
You and me you and me are two of a kind

Two sides to every story we can't stay this out if we'll take time
Two sides to every story you tell yours and I tell mine
Well where were you last night when I came home
When I came in you were out and gone
Well I waited up till up to two then I went downtown to look for you
So how's about tellin' me where you were at
Well me and the boys stopped off for a drink or two
(Now ain't you a pretty thing)
Well we got to drinkin' and I guess that time just flew
Well the time must've flown for you alright
Cause I thought you're gonna stay out all night
And I told myself I ain't a puttin' up to that
There's always two sides to every story...
You said you went downtown to look for me
Did you have to dress up fancy as could be
You know I never leave the house you know jacky clothes lookin' like slut
And I's downtown just to look in my best for you
Now I'm not accusin' you of doin' wrong
But that's awful late for you to be out and gone
Now look who's talkin' bout bein' late and I wasn't about to sit and wait
Why you were at that when with no tellin' who
There's always two sides to every story...

Like the Phoenix
From the ash and dirt
I rose up from the pain and hurt
When I was at my very worst
I found you
Thought I could never love again
When a stream of light came beaming in
A thread of hope
For me to spend around you
Chorus:
Unlikely Angel
Standing there in front of me
As if you were my destiny
Like we were always meant to be together
Unlikely Angel
It feels so right inside your love
Like God has sent you from above
To honor, cherish, and to love forever
The smile upon your angel face
The heaven in your eyes replace
The hell that I've been going through
Before you
How long have you been there for me
I once was blind but now I see
A future full of hope
How I adore you
Repeat Chorus
Unlikely Angel
Oh, you never know where one might be
In sacred halls or crowded streets
But God has sent one straight down to me from heaven
Unlikely Angel
Unlikely Angel
Unlikely Angel
Unlikely Angel

It's good to be back home again at the Sevier Tennessee
I'm awful glad to see you hope you're glad to see me
Now I'd like to say I love you I welcome to you all
Now I know I stole this steam from the Wabash Cannonball
From the great Atlantic ocean to the wide Pacific shore
Up the hills and down the mountains and the valleys to the shore
She's mighty tall and handsome and known quite well by all
She's a mighty famous thing called the Wabash Cannonball (Pete Drake)
[ steel - fiddle ]
Well she came down from Birmingham one cold December day
As she pulled into the station you could hear all the people say
That's that train from Tennessee boys she's long and she's tall

You never cease to amaze me
You can still make me crazy
Baby you can turn me on
With just your eyes
You're just so darn appealing
You stir up sexy feelings
Every man in the room
Would like to try you on for size
Chorus:
Wait 'til I get you home
Wait 'til I get you alone
Wait 'til I get my hands on you
Wait 'til I get you home sweet baby
Wait 'til I get you home
Oh baby you still make me
Feel feelin's that can take me
To places where I've never been before
Well honey I've got a feelin'
We'll make some shadows on the ceilin'
Tonight by candlelight behind closed doors
Chorus:
Wait 'til I get you home
Wait 'til I get you alone
Wait 'til I get my hands on you
Wait 'til I get you home sweet baby
Wait 'til I get you home
Your lovin' gets better
Each time we're together
It's always exciting and new
Each time we discover
We're still like young lovers
It's always been magic with you
Baby wait 'til I get you home
You just wait 'til I get you alone
Wait 'til I get my hands on you
Wait 'til I get you home sweet baby
Wait 'til I get you home
Wait 'til I get you alone
Wait 'til I get my hands on you
Wait 'til I get you home sweet baby
Wait 'til I get you home sweet darlin'

In grave in my mind there are pictures mem'ries of a love I knew one time
So I find in my thoughts I stand looking
At the mem'ries hanging on the walls of my mind
I see a mem'ry of raindrops falling in the park on the day we met
Walking with each other through the rain laughing talking as we both got soak and wet
The mem'ry made that day I could never put away
That's the day he told me he'd be mine
And that's just one of the mem'ries he left hanging on the wall of my mind
And I have a mem'ry of springtime cherry blossoms and bird singing on the vine
And the secret place we'd hide and laid together side by side
And the love that shined so brightly in his eyes
Springtime I recall was the sweetest time of all
That's the season our hearts became entwine
And that's just one of the mem'ries he left hanging on the wall of my mind
Through the spring and summer he loved me and his love died with autumn leaves
His love was the wild and restless kind
When he left he left with me so many memories
He left them hanging on the wall of my mind on my mind
Mhm mhm hanging on the wall of my mind on my mind

Walter Walter Henry
I say Walter Henry Hagan you done gone and broke my heart
Walter Walter Henry
You know that I believed you when you swore we'd never part
Well you said you had to have me and well you dang well did
You took me from my country home when I was just a kid
And you took me off to Boston put a baby on my knee
Left me to dangle-dingle so far from Tennessee
Now Patrick might have been one but you ain't been no saint
But a good ole' Irish boy they say we'll always have this drink
And you just won't stop chasin' all those other woman around
A ramblin' and a gamblin' throwin' Irish whiskey down
Walter Walter Henry
Walter Henry Hagan you don't listen when I call
Walter Walter Henry
Of all the men I've ever loved I loved you best of all
(Oh play one for ol' Walter Henry boys)
[ fiddle ]
Walter Walter Henry
Walter Henry Hagan you done left your mark on me
Walter Walter Henry
If you ever sober up I'm waitin' back in Tennessee
If you ever sober up I'm waitin' back in Tennessee
Walter Walter Henry
Yoddle-le-ee-hee yoddle-le-ee-hee

Last Saturday night I looked like a princess dressed in calico
Now blue Monday washday I look like a lady hobo
Just rubbin' and a scrubbin' and a raisin' 'em out
I gotta hang 'em out early I hope the sun comes out
(Wash 'em out ring 'em out hang 'em on the line
Get a little tired just think about the good times) washday blues
Now I ain't never been very lucky I ain't never won a prize
But I'd like to get a job on TV for some of that soap they advertise
Rubbin' and scrubbin...
Well that good lookin' good lovin' no good man of mine
Could buy me a washin' machine
But he spends all his money on payday to make me look like a queen

It seems we lost the feeling somewhere along the way
The distance now between us grows farther day by day
We never love each other we're just passing off the time
Wasting love yours and mine
Wasting love love divine wasting love yours and mine
There's nothing left between us just the ties that bind
Wasting love yours and mine wasting love
We just might find happiness with somebody new
For all the love we're wasting surely could be used
Not long ago our love was so true and kind
Now it's been wasted yours love and mine
Wasting love love divine...

I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Travelling through this land of woe
There'll be no sickness no toil no danger
In that bright land to which I'll go
Going there to meet my Saviour going there no more to roam
I'm just going over Jordan I'm just going over home
I know dark clouds will gather round me
But I'll be home in a little while
I know his sweet love will surround me
Anmd he will walk with me each mile
Going there to meet my loved ones going there no more to roam
I'm just going over Jordan I'm just going over home
I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Just travelling through this land of woe
There'll be no sickness no toil no danger
In that bright land to which I'll go

Lately we're acting as if we were strangers
For a moment with each other we don't take time
With our work and busy schedules of things we think important
Seems we've left the most important things behind
And we can't let this happen to us
The hills that we climb may seem rough
And the mountains between could shadow our dreams
And we can't let this happen to us
[ steel - trumpet ]
We can't let this happen to us
We must cherish each smile and tender touch
For the castles we've built could all crumble to dust
And we can't let this happen to us

We got too much of a good thing going
We got too much to let it slide
We got too much of a feeling flowing
We got too much got too much to let it die
Whatcha tryin' to tell me boy whatcha tryin' to do to me
You know you're my pride and joy
Don't leave me now don't leave me now
Around you my world revolves it's a problem we can solve
Can it really be so involved we can't work it out
We'll work it out
Cause we got too much of a good thing going...
Won't you talk to me tonight let me hold you and love you right
Nobody's gonna know those eyes the way I do I do know you
Maybe she's your fantasy she can't love you more than me
Just touch me and you will see you're forever mine forever mine
Cause we got too much of a good thing going...
Tell me what it is you want what it is you need
What it is that I ain't that I should be
I'll play your games I'll be your fool
If you want me to learn then take me to school
Maybe I'll show you
We got too much of a good thing going...
Yeah we got too much we got too much
We got too much we got too much
We got too much, we got too much
We got too much got too much to let it die

I can hear the wind a blowin' in my mind
Just the way it use to sound through the Georgia pines
You were always there to answer when I'd call
You and me, we had it all
Remember how I use to touch your hair
Reaching for the feeling that was always there
You were the best thing in my life, I can recall
You and me, we had it all
I know that we can never live those times again
But I let my dreams take me back to where we've been
And I stay there with you just as long as I can
Oh it was so good
It was so good
It was so good when you were my man
But I'll never stop believing in your smile
Even though you didn't stay, it was all worth while
You were the best thing in my life I can recall
You and me, we had it all
I know that we could never get that far again
So I let these memories take me on back to where we've been
And I stay there with you just as long as I can
Oh it was so good, it really was
It was so good, oh oh
It was so good when you were my man
You were the best thing in my life I can recall

We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain moor and mountain following yonder star
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain gold I bring to crown him again
King forever ceasing never over us all to reign
Star of wonder star of night star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light
Frankincense and moor have I my gift of love and sacrifice
Pray'r and praising all men raising worship in God most high
Oh star of wonder star of night...
Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light

Mmm....
We used to walk through fields of green
We used to sit by clear blue streams
We used to be so happy
Me and you
We used to do such silly things
We used to make love in the rain
We used to
Yes, we used to
Then you went away
Leaving me with the memories we made
Memories of those sweet yesterdays
Spent with you
Spent with you
And even though you're gone
I still think so often of you
And the things that we no longer do
Like we used to
Oh we used to
We used to be so much in love
We used to kiss and hold and touch
We used to find so many things to do
We used to laugh and plan and dream
We used to own the world it seemed
We used to
Yes we used to
Then you went away
Leaving me with the memories we made
Memories of those sweet yesterdays
Spent with you
Spent with you
Oh and even though you're gone
I still think so often of you
And the things that we no longer do
Like we used to
Oh we used to
La...mmm....

We'll sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every day
We'll sing in the sunshine
And I'll be on my way
I will never love you
The cost of love's too dear
But though I'll never love you
I'll live with you one year
And we will sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every day
We'll sing in the sunshine
And I'll be on my way
I'll sing to you each morning
I'll kiss you every night
But darlin', don't cling to me
I'll soon be out of sight
But we can sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every day
We'll sing in the sunshine
And I'll be on my way
My daddy he once told me
Hey, don't you love you any man
Just take what they can give you
And give but what you can
And you can sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every day
We'll sing in the sunshine
And I'll be on my way
And when our year has ended
And I have gone away
I'll often speak about you
And this is what I'll say
You know we sang in the sunshine
We laughed every day
We sang in the sunshine

Love's a war we all survive a never ending compromise
We always seem to say we're through
Just to say tomorrow babe I'm still in love with you
Every now and then we fight so very sure we're both right
Saying things we never mean
Just to take them back tomorrow and admit how wrong we've been
We're through forever till tomorrow
That's all we really seem to say
We can't go on with all this sorrow
We've got to find a better way
Many times we would fight and I would leave you
Then I'd find just how much I really need you and love you
Oh oh candle light a glass of wine can bring back vision to the blind
Making love is sweet revenge
Ynd when the battle's over we're back in love and we both win
We're through forever till tomorrow
That's all we really seem to say
From here where is our love to go
And from us what is left to say
Hey hey we're through forever till tomorrow

What a friend we have in Jesus all our sins and grieves to bear
And what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our burden share
We should never be discouraged take it to the Lord in prayer
What a friend we have in Jesus...

I thought I saw the promise of forever in your eyes
I thought that I was sure of what I saw
You led me to believe that I was special in your life
So I left my heart wide open for the fall
I thought I'd found a safe and lovin' place inside your heart
And I was warm and willing anytime
The same soft lips that kissed me sweet were lyin' from the start
But I swear I thought your love was genuine
What a heartache you turned out to be
What a heartache what a heartache
Like a switchblade that cuts quick and deep
Oh what a heartache what a heartbreak
Love ain't always what it appears to be
Oh what a heartache you turned out to be
It just goes to show that you never can tell
Cause I really thought that I knew you well
I still can't believe I could be deceived so easily
Are all these wishes I'm wishin' to myself
Just rusty coins in a wishin' well
Wishes come true they come false as well
It's too late for you and me
Oh what a heartache you turned out to be
What a heartache what a heartache
Love is two-faced and easy to deceive
Oh what a heartache what a heartache
What a mistake to think I could believe
What a heartache what a heartache
Like a switchblade that cuts quick and deep
Oh what a heartache you turned out to be
What a heartache what a heartache what a heartache what a heartache
What a heartache oh what a heartache you turned out to be
Oh what a heartache oh what a heartache

I've learned to live my life just a little bit lighter
Gonna look on the lonely days just a little bit brighter
My heart's been throwed around and it ain't done enough laughin'
What is to be will be what ain't to be just might happen
It don't do no good to worry none just turns your hair gray while you're young
Love can make you sing start your hands a clappin'
What is to be will be what ain't to be just might happen
Why you can't never tell when love might find you
It could be miles away or right behind you
Some makes you hurt real bad some makes you happy
What is to be will be what ain't to be just might happen
Don't do no good to worry none...
I had a love one time sent me out on a ledge
Well it's fourteen stories high standin' on the edge
I don't want that kind no more to start my world a crackin'
What is to be will be what ain't to be just might happen
Don't do no good to worry none...

Well what do you think about loving baby
(It's alright)
Well what do you think about loving baby
(It's alright)
I said what do you think about loving baby
(It's alright)
In the morning in the evening yeah and a
In the night
Wo-oh wo-oh
Well it's alright in the morning
To start today out right
And it's alright in the evening
To have somebody to hold you tight
And it's alright in the nighttime
Especially in the night
Baby any time any way
Loving's just alright
Wo-oh wo-oh
Well loving loving loving
Wo-oh wo-oh
Well what do you think about hugging baby
(It's alright)
Well what do you think about kissing baby
(It's alright)
Just what do you think about loving baby
(It's alright)
In the morning in the evening yeah and a
In the night
Wo-oh wo-oh
And it's alright in the morning
To start today out right
And it's alright in the evening
To have somebody to hold you tight
And it's alright in the nighttime
Especially in the night
Baby any time any way
Loving's just alright
Wo-oh wo-oh
Well loving loving loving
Wo-oh alright
Wo-oh alright

You hurt me you use me you lie
You're heartless and hateful and cold
You don't care how you make me cry
You must have the last word and be in control
What is it about you I love
You're selfish and stubborn and proud
You're arrogant boastful and vain
You're careless and thoughtless and loud
A flirt and a taste and you cause me such pain
What is it about you I love what is it what is it my love
There's something about you that I seem to need
Cause I have a hunger you know how to feed
You satisfy me like nobody else
Those moments of heaven are worth all this hell
And I know that you love me in your own crazy way
And I know you need me more than you can say
I may be a fool but I'll never give up
Cause there's something about you I love
What is it what is it my love
[ fiddle ]
There's something about me that you seem to need
Cause you have a hunger I know how to feed
And I satisfy you like nobody else
Those moments of heaven are worth all this hell
And I know in my heart that you want to be good
I understand that you're misunderstood
You're insecure and defensively tough
There's something about you my love what is it what is it my love
There's something about you my love that I seem to need

A young couple marries, already fighting
Along comes baby makin' them three
Trouble's all he hears from the time he's in didies
Baby don't know just what to believe
Angry words and spiteful actions
Baby's gonna cut his teeth on these
If that's gonna be the main attraction
What will the baby be, what will baby be
Baby needs love and needs direction
Baby's first school is the family
For they are only a reflection
Of the things they see, what will baby be
Chorus:
What will baby be after baby is grown
What will baby do if baby don't know what's right or wrong
Got to show them love, got to teach them truth
'Cause what baby is when baby grows up
Well, that depends entirely on me and you
Depends entirely on me and you
Baby thinks God is just a curse word
Never said a prayer 'cause he's never been taught
They remember and repeat what they've heard
So I ask who's really at fault
So many questions, so few answers
So many lessons we don't teach
Stumbling through like clumsy dancers
What will baby be, what will baby be
2nd Chorus:
What will baby be after baby is grown
What will baby do when baby is out there on his own
Teach the children how to be all they should be
'Cause what baby is when baby grows up
Depends entirely on you and me
Depends entirely on you and me

When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah! Hurrah! We’ll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah! The men will cheer, the boys will shout The ladies they will all turn out That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home Get ready for the Jubilee, Hurrah! Hurrah! We’ll celebrate the victory, Hurrah! Hurrah! We’ll all join in the big parade And let the soldier have his day That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home America, America, when Johnny comes marching home America, America, when Johnny comes marching home We’ll sound the horns and beat the drums Salute them for a job well done That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home The old church bell will ring with joy, Hurrah! Hurrah! To welcome home our girls and boys, Hurrah! Hurrah! ‘Cause Janey too has done her best She’s fought as hard as all the rest She’ll march along when Johnny comes marching home When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah! The men will cheer, the boys will shout The ladies they will all turn out That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home Twill be so good to have ‘em home They’ve been so far and gone so long What a joyful day when Johnny comes marching home America, America, when Johnny comes marching home America, America, when Janey comes marching home We’ll sound the horns and beat the drums Salute them for a job well done That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home

(chours)
love is pretty when love is new
like a blushing rose in a dazzling dew
intoxicating like cherry sweet wine
when love is new it's magic
Mother,oh,mother why can't you see
He's the only love for me
Why must thou be opposed to me
Cause i'm asking for thy blessing
Daughter,oh,daughter i know he's kind
You think he's handsome and you think he's fine
But he'll use your body and tangle your mind
Too late you'll learn this lesson
(repeat chours)
when love grow old it's tragic
Mother,oh,mother,he's not that way
His touch just takes my breath away
You surely remember when you felt that way
When you and father first married
Oh yes i do remember it well
What first was heaven soon turned to hell
He left with another the year you was born
But i told you he's dead and buried
(repeat chours)
He'll love me true cause he told my so
He'll break your heart when the love grows old
I love him so,i love him so
Then i pray your new love's lasting
Love is pretty when love is new
Like a blushing rose in a dazzling dew
Shines like diamond and silver and gold
When love is new it's magic
When love grows old it's tragic

I can't live with you when you try to own me
Though you may give me love like I have never known
But if you try to control me then you won't never know me
And I'll be movin' on when possession gets too strong
So love me just for what I am don't try to change a thing
And I'll take you just like you are and I'll expect the same
So if you want to love me you must understand all of me
For I'll be movin' on when possession gets too strong
And I have no control over what I feel inside
And I can't change the way I am and you must be satisfied
So if you think you can't be without place and chance on me
Then I'll be movin' on when possession gets too strong
[ ac.guitar ]
I have no control...

I wanna feel this way
Longer than time
I wanna know your dreams
And make them mine
I wanna change the world
Only for you
All the impossible
I wanna do
I wanna hold you close under the rain
I wanna kiss your smile
And feel your pain
I know what's beautiful
Looking at you
Here in a world of lies
You are the truth
Chorus:
And baby
Everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe no matter where you are
And bring you
Anything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me
I wanna make you see
Just what I was
Show you the loneliness
And what it does
You walked into my life
To stop my tears
Everything's easy now
I have you here
Repeat Chorus
In a world without you
I would always hunger
All I need is your love to make me stronger

Whenever forever comes, when darkness shall hide the sun
I'll still be shining with love for you
When glory bells chime, my love will ring true
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my love will be yours always
Whenever forever comes, when all things are said and done
I'll still be feeling the same way I do
I'll be there for you and still wanting you
God gave you to me, and me to you
And you will still be the one whenever forever comes
We'll float on a cloud through eternity
You'll gather the stars, you'll give them to me
I'll give you the moon and we'll replace the sun
Whenever forever comes, whenever forever comes
What would I have ever done had I not had you to love?
You've given me more than I ever dreamed
Loving you more every day, so it seems
Greater than all other loves I have seen
Its essence will linger on whenever forever comes
We'll float on a cloud through eternity
You'll gather the stars, you'll give them to me
I'll give you the moon and we'll replace the sun

Well I think it's fine, building jumbo planes. Or taking a ride on a cosmic train. Switch on summer from a slot machine. yes, Get what you want to if you want, 'cause you can get anything. I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? Well you roll on roads over fresh green grass. For your lorry loads pumping petrol gas. And you make them long, and you make them tough. But they just go on and on, and it seems that you can't get off. Oh, I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? Well you've cracked the sky, scrapers fill the air. But, will you keep on building higher 'til there's no more room up there? Will you make us laugh, will you make us cry? Will you tell us when to live, will you tell us when to die? I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play?

The dirt was clay and was the color of the blood in me
A twelve acre farm on a ridge is southern Tennessee
We left that sweat all over that land behind a mule we watched grow old
Row after row trying to grow corn and cotton on ground so poor that grass won’t
grow
There was one old store in the hollow we all called town
It belonged to a gentle old man named Henry Brown
He gave us credit in the wintertime so we could live through the cold when the
wind brought snow
Trying to grow corn and cotton on ground so poor that grass won’t grow
The one I loved walked through those fields with me
She was a hard working woman true as one could be
But then one year death was going ‘round and swiftly took it’s toll
Janie had to go
Now she lies asleep under ground so poor that grass won’t grow
As I stand here looking over this part of Tennessee
The fields are bare as far as the eye can see
And over the grave where Janie lies there’s a beautiful sight to behold
And no one knows why there’s flowers blooming on ground so poor that grass

Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing Where have all the flowers gone? Long time ago Where have all the flowers gone? Girls have picked them every one When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Where have all the young girls gone? Long time passing Where have all the young girls gone? Long time ago Where have all the young girls gone? Taken husbands every one When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Where have all the young men gone? Long time passing Where have all the young men gone? Long time ago Where have all the young men gone? Gone for soldiers every one When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Where have all the soldiers gone? Long time passing Where have all the soldiers gone? Long time ago Where have all the soldiers gone? Gone to graveyards every one When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Where have all the graveyards gone? Long time passing Where have all the graveyards gone? Long time ago Where have all the graveyards gone? Covered with flowers every one When will we ever learn? When will we ever learn?

Soft as the voice of an angel, breathing a lesson unheard Hope with a gentle persuasion whispers her comforting word Wait till the darkness is over, wait till the tempest is gone Hope for the sunshine tomorrow, after the shower is gone Whispering hope, oh how welcome thy voice Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice Whispering hope, oh how welcome thy voice Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice

Fresh scrubbed hot off the bus dressed up and feeling good
Eyes full of stars a heart full of dreams Daisy Mae in Hollywood
Struttin' down the boulevard the walkway of the stars
With a vision of her name in lights reflecting off the cars
And dreaming of a white limozeen she wants to have a white limozeen
Well the days to come were long and dark and the nights were hard and cold
She met the devil in the City of Angels but she never lost her soul
She kept her dreams close to her heart like a family photograph
She cried sometimes and died sometimes but still she knows how to laugh
Dreaming of a white limozeen dreaming of a white limozeen
Now she's a living her dreams like a movie queen
Diamond rings and all things good
From the breadlines to the headlines she's the toast of Hollywood
[ dobro ]
(White limozeen white limozeen)
Now she's really ridin' high she's a woman of the world
But deep inside she never changed she's the same old downhome girl
And when the airplane brings the kinfolk to visit for awhile
There's a friendly guy in a red bowtie to take 'em around in style
He drives 'em in a white limozeen she finally got a white limozeen
Now she's a living her dreams like a movie queen...

They say the love 'bove will get you at the age of twenty-three
Well I'm not tellin' my age but something got a hold on me
I'm just cravin' some lovin' in the old fashion way
Honey linger near and listen to all I had to say
Why don't you haul off and love me one more time
Why don't you squeeze me until I'm turning blind
If you don't cuddle off and love me like I want you to do
I'm gonna haul off and die over you
[ steel ]
I can feel your warm lips near me hear you breathe so soft and fine
I can feel the matrimony crawling up and down my spine
I don't believe this love will hurt you cause it feels so nice and kind
It seems mighty close to heaven when your love is on the line
Why don't you haul off and love me...

Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your cowboy boots and your painted on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Here comes my baby dragging my heart behind
He's driving me crazy who says love is blind
He's got a wandering eye and a traveling mind
Big ideas and a little behind
Out with a different woman every night
But I remember when he was mine
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your high heal boots and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Waltzing right in here lookin' like that
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
When you could stop traffic in a honey sack
Why you're almost givin' me a heart attack
When you waltz right in here lookin' like that
I just can't stand it to see him on the town
He's out slow dancing with every girl around
I'm a softhearted woman he's a hardheaded man
And he's gonna make me feel just as bad as he can
He's got himself a mean streak a half a mile wide
But now he's dancing on this heart of mine
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In high heal boots, and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
[Guitar]
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your cowboy boots, and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
When you could stop traffic in a honey sack
Why you're almost givin' me a heart attack
When you waltz right in here lookin' that
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that...

Don't ask me if I'm crying
Can't you see it ain't raining
No, this ain't sand in my eyes
Before it has been spoken
When one good heart gets broken
That's enough to make a cowgirl cry
Cause here I am, all by myself
My man he just up and left
He said he would never try again
Now the thing that hurts me most
When he makes up his mind to go
He'll be gone, like a wild texas wind
Chorus:
Like a wild texas wind
Oh my man is gone again
I feel lonesome settin' in
Like a wild texas wind
Like a Wild Texas Wind
Oh my man is gone, he's gone, he's gone again
I feel lonesome sittin' in
Like a wild texas wind

Let's drink a toast to what might have been
To all that we were but can't be again
And let's just be thankful we parted as friends
Here's to the past let the future begin
Oh and here's to your wildest dreams baby
And here's to your everything
May your life be blessed with sweet happiness
Baby here's to your wildest dreams
I made a promise that I wouldn't cry
You go chase your rainbows go on reach for the sky
But come hold me close now look dep in my eyes
Tell me you love me then kiss me goodbye
Oh and here's to your wildest dreams baby...
I'll always love you and I'm on your side
In whatever you do I will take pride
Here's to your wildest dreams baby...
Baby here's to your wildest dreams

The hills were alive with wildflowers
And I was as wild, even wilder than they
For at least I could run, they just died in the sun
And I refused to just wither in place
Just a wild mountain rose, needing freedom to grow
So I ran fearing not where I'd go
When a flower grows wild, it can always survive
Wildflowers don't care where they grow
And the flowers I knew in the fields where I grew
Were content to be lost in the crowd
They were common and close, I had no room for growth
I wanted so much to branch out
I uprooted myself from home ground and left
Took my dreams and I took to the road
When a flower grows wild, it can always survive
Wildflowers don't care where they grow
I grew up fast and wild and I never felt right
In a garden so different from me
I just never belonged, I just longed to be gone
So the garden, one day, set me free
Hitched a ride with the wind and since he was my friend
I just let him decide where we'd go
When a flower grows wild, it can always survive
Wildflowers don't care where they grow

I can still see that lonesome road stretched out before me
The road that left me out of his love
I can still feel the tears he cried on my shoulder the day that I told him goodbye
I never should have left him never should have gone oh what a crazy fool I've been
Will he be waiting for me he will be won't he and will he take me back again
Shadows from the streets shade the path that I am walking
As I make my way back up that winding road again
And the smell of my tomorrow fills the air with sweet perfume
My heart beats faster as I'm near my journey're end
I wonder if he's missed me I wonder if he wants me I wonder does he love me still
Will he be waiting for me he will be won't he oh how I hope he will
He will be waiting for me he will be won't he
How could it be his love for me has faded and has died
He will be waiting for me he will be won't he
Oh will I find that this time I'll be the one to cry

On the wings of a snow white dove he sends his pure sweet love
A sign from above on the wings of a dove
When troubles surround us when evils come
The body grows weak the spirit grows numb
When these things beset us he doesn't forget us
He sends down his love on the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow white dove...
When Noah has drifted on the flood many days
The searchers for land in various ways
Troubles he had some but wasn't forgotten
He sent him his love on the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow white dove...
When Jesus went down to the river that day
He was baptized in the usual way
And when it was done God blessed his son
He sent him his love on the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow white dove...
On the wings of a snow white dove on the wings of a snow white dove

I'll be home with bells on I'll be home with bells on
Trim the tree and wrap the presents turn the Christmas music on
This Christmas I'll be home with bells on
I've traveled around this country crossed the waters deep and wide
Made lots of friends and memories brought joy to other's lives
It's Christmas time again another year has come and gone
And I can't keep from wonderin' how the old folks are at home
Cause I'll be home with bells on...
[ steel ]
When the snow is on the meadow and the sleigh bells jingle bright
And the kids are singing jingle beels around the Christmas lights
As daddy stokes the fire and mama puts the turkey on
There ain't nothing goin' to slow me down this Christmas I'll be home
Yeah I'll be home with bells on...

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh what will do I with you gone
Sitting in my lonely room just staring at the wall
For lack of something else to do I count the tears that fall
Tryin' to get it through my head you don't care at all
What am I gonna do with you gone
What does life hold for me anymore
With you gone what once mattered don't matter no more
You still have the key to my heart and my door
What am I gonna do with you gone with you gone
I can hear the lonesome whistle of a passing train
I can feel my heart beat a rhythm with the pouring rain
Realizing that my life won't ever be the same
What am I gonna do with you gone
Will I ever be happy again
With you gone my whole world has just come to an end
Will I ever forget you or will I forget
What am I gonna do with you gone with you gone
[ steel ]
With you gone what does life hold for me anymore
With you gone what once mattered don't matter no more
And you still have the key to my heart and my door
What am I gonna do with you gone with you gone

Some men find her sexy some men disagree
But if she's not it's not because she doesn't want to be
She wars a pushup bra from Frederick's five inch high heel shoes
Maybelline and Rubinstein and Avon's best perfume
And she's a working girl
She's a working girl she is single and free
She's a mother and a wife and she's proud to be a working girl
Some find her too aggresive she don't know how to stop
Cause she's the kind that don't look down until it's from the top
She's elegant and stylish French perfume and the fur
Designer clothes by Halston and Diane Von Furstenberg
And she's a working girl
She's a working girl...
She has taken her place among the talest of trees
But she weeps like a willow when she's brought to her knees
Cause she's a working girl
You'll find her dressed according to standard uniform
Cause she must dress in comfort for the job she must perform
She has so many faces she wears so many names
She goes so many places and she does so many things
Cause she's a working girl
She's a working girl...

In a shingle covered cottage at the foothills of blue stacks
Near a mountain stream that's flowing crystal clear
Where the humming birds and honey bees feed on Mama's roses
My mem'ries just grow sweeter with the years
Mem'ries of my childhood are as sweet as mountain honey
And as fresh as a dew on morning glory vines
I grew up surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature
And they're forever present in my mind
But I'm headed in the wrong direction home
Headed in the wrong direction home
There's no place like home
But I'm headed in the wrong direction home
Teardrops mingled with the summer rain that was a falling
The day I left my mountain home behind
With a suitcase in my hand and a hope in my heart
I was following a dream I had to find
In that shingled covered cottage at the foothills of the smokies
Waits a family hat I'm longing to see
And mountain streams and fields of green
And rolling hills stay in my dreams
But I'm many, many miles from Tennessee
And still headed in the wrong direction home
Headed in the wrong direction home
But maybe I'll get back before too long

The morning sun comes quietly into my room each morning
It wakes me up to greet a brand new day
I arise a thinking that it's so good to be living
Loving you is why I feel this way
You my love it's you that makes me always feel like singing
And every song I sing I sing for you
You and only you can make the sun shine when it's raining
All my happiness I owe to you
You all my happiness I owe to you
The garden of Eden couldn't have been any sweeter
Than this paradise I share with you
Our love outshines the eastern star the brightest in the heavens
Surely heaven must have sent me you
You my love it's you that makes me always feel like singing...

You and me and her and him must get together
And see if maybe we can find a way
To put an end to hurting one another
Cause he don't know and she don't know how much we hurt each day
It's not fair and you and I both know it
To have to hide and love the way we do
The time is now that we must get together
Her and him me and you
[ steel - fiddle ]
She and I had lost it long before I met you
We tried and tried but all the love had gone
And I guess respect is all that's kept me with him
Cause there hasn't been no love there in so long
It's not fair and you and I both know it...

Sometimes I try to count the ways and reasons that I love you,
but I can never seem to count that far.
I love you in a million ways and for a million reasons,
But more than this I love you as you are,
more than this I love you just as you are.
Chorus:
You are my inspiration,
you are the song I sing,
You are what makes me happy,
you are my everything.
You are my daily sunshine,
you are my evening star
Everything I'd ever hope to find that's what you are,
everything I'll ever want for mine is what you are.
You are my thoughts when I'm awake and my dreams when I'm asleep,
you are the reason for my smile,
you are the words I speak
Every roll I play in life you play the leading part,
everything I'll ever want on me is what you are,
the only one I'll ever want for me that's what you are.
Chorus X 2
[ ac.guitar ]
Oooh ooh, I love you,
oooh ooh, I love you just as you are

Oh you said you were my baby now I know that you're my baby
But it seems to me that you got rovin' eyes
So if you wanna be my baby you gotta be my baby
You can't keep your finger in two different lives
I remember how you pleaded when my love you said you needed
And I believe without a doubt
So if you wanna be my baby then you gotta be my baby
And leave those kissin' cousins out
Well when you're high steppin' I'm a feelin' low
And I get suspicious and I'm a gonna tell you so
So if you wanna be my baby then you gotta be my baby

Chorus:
You'll never be the sun turning in the sky
And you won't be the moon above us on a moonlit night
And you won't be the stars in heaven
Although they burn so bright
But even on the deepest ocean
You will be the light
You may not always shine
As you go barefoot over stone
You might be so long together
Or you might walk alone
And you won't find that love comes easy
But that love is always right
So even when the dark clouds gather
You will be the light
And if you lose the part inside
When loves turns round on you
Leaving the past behind
Is knowing you'll do like you always do
Holding you blind, keeping you true

Someday you're gonna want me but I ain't gonna be around
Someday you'll find you missed a kiss that you're forever turnin' down
When you decide you want the love that once you could've had
Well that's gonna be too bad and you're gonna be sorry
You're gonna be sorry for all the dirty dues you've handed me
All the nights you've stayed away you wished you'd spent with me
While you were busy makin' out I was makin' plans for checkin' out
And when you find this out you're gonna be sorry
You'll wake up cryin' for me like I've done so many nights for you
You'll walk the floor and you'll call my name but I ain't gonna hear you
You'll curse the night and you'll hate yourself for ever doin' me wrong
But I'm gonna be long gone and you're gonna be sorry
You're gonna be sorry...

You were not content with me when I was like I used to be
I was too old fashion too simple and too plain
And so you took this country girl taught me all about the world
Yes you're the one that taught me how to swing
I used to never drink or smoke I'd even blushed your dirty jokes
I never wanted to take part in all those wordly games
But you dressed me up in sexy clothes took me where the swingers go
Yes you're the one that taught me how to swing
But you don't want me swingin' now but you're the one that taught me how
It was you that wanted me to change
I'm only what you've made of me your mistake was changin' me
Yes you're the one that taught me how to swing
[ ac.guitar ]
You want me like I was before but I'm not like that anymore
This plain old simple country girl won't never be the same
So don't expect me to go back cause it's a bit too late to back
And you're the one that taught me how to swing
But you don't want me swingin' now...

I found out the hard way and I'm never gonna break your heart
I know too late and I don't wanna break your heart
Guess I had to go way just to find what I left behind
You're the only one you're the only one
Take me back to where we started from
And let's make it now like we made it then
This old heart ain't gonna break your heart again
Nights I lay in bed and your covers wouldn't warm my feet
And morning found me bitter or a bit too sweet
Or maybe I had to go away just to run back and say
You're the only one you're the only one...
You're the only one darling there'll never be anyone else but you
I love you so much you are my life
You've become my life and I never meant to break your heart
But sometimes you just gotta go way to find what you left behind

You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it, baby
But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woah
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
And now your're starting to critisize little things I do
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
'Cause baby, something in you is dying
You lost that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woah
Baby, baby, I get down on my knees and pray to you
If you would only love me like you used to do
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on, woah
You've lost the lovin' feeling
Woah, that lovin' feeling
You've lost the lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone
Fade:
Bring back that lovin' feeling, bring it on back
Woah, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling

Last night you breathed the deepest sigh
Turned away with those gold cold cool eyes
You said won't you give me space to breathe
But my tears gave you confidence to leave
Now you say I'm just too much for you
There are things you'll never know
If you lie and cheat so easily
Ya better go, you better go
Go, go, go, you better go
All I know is how I feel
And my heart is always yours to steal
But you take and never give to me
Your kisses are charity
Your kisses are charity
Yesterday you were my brightest star
But even when you're near
I don't know where you are
I was wrong to show my weaker side
Now it's much too late to cry, cry, cry
I was blind to put my trust in you
If you leave me, I'll fall apart
Did you plan to make a fool out of me
From the start, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All I know is how I feel
And my heart was always yours to steal
But you take and never give to me
Your kisses are charity
Your kisses are charity
Now you say I'm too much for you
There are things you'll never know
If you lie and cheat so easily
Ya better go, you better go
Go, go, go, you better go
All I know is how I feel
And my heart was always yours to steal
But you take and never give to me
Your kisses are charity
You never give to me
All I know is how I feel
And my heart was always yours to steal
But you take but never give to me
Your kisses are charity

Your love has lifted me your love has lifted me higher higher and higher
Your love keeps liftin' me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
[ fiddle ]
Your love has lifted me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
Your love has lifted me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
Your love lifted me higher than I've never been lifted before
So keep it up feel my desires and I'd be at your side for ever more
Your love keeps liftin' me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
Your love keeps liftin' me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
I'm so glad so glad I found you I'm so proud that I am your girl
So you keep on holdin' my hand I'd be proud to say to the world
Your love has lifted me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
Your love keeps liftin' me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
I was hurt and down hearted disappointment was my closest friend
And then you came hurt somebody it ain't never gonna show its face again
No no your love has lifted me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher
Your love keeps liftin' me keeps right on liftin' me higher higher and higher

I have to mow the lawn
And I have to wash the car
And I'd just like to know
Just who you think you are
I'm gettin' tired of wagging
That old heavy garbage can
Your woman's gettin' tired
Of being your ole handy man
I have to run your water
And I have to wash your back
And I have to scrub the tub
After you have had your bath
You're as helpless as a baby
But I love you, understand
I'm just gettin' tired
Of being your ole handy man
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Now I know you've got ten fingers
But where's your helpin' hand
I've just made a decision
I've stood all I'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
I do everything for you
You never help yourself
An' I think I'd die from shock
If you raised a hand to help
Well, I'm not gonna keep it up
That's what you got planned
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Now I know you got ten fingers
But where's that helpin' hand
I've just made a decision
I've stood all I'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Tag:

May the fruit of my toil be yours love
May the food from my soil be yours love
And from this moment on may a love that is strong
That lives on and on be yours love
May the sons that I raise be yours love
May the comforts I praise be yours love
If I ever get weak may the love words I speak
And the arms that I seek be yours love
May the Lord's shining grace be yours love
May the happiest face be yours love
May the last fingertips that touch these two lips
As life from me slips be yours love
And from this moment on may a love that is strong

When you live in the country everybody is your neighbor on this one thing you can rely
They'll all come to see you and never never leave you
Sayin' y'all come to see us by and by
Y'all come y'all come oh you all come to see us when you can
Y'all come y'all come oh you all come to see us now and then
[ steel - fiddle ]
Now grandma's a wishin' they'd come out to her kitchen
And help her do the dishes right away
Then they all start leavin' and though she's a grievin' you can still hear grandma say
Y'all come y'all come...

Look how the wind carries the seed
See how the soil supplies what it needs
The rain falls, the sun shines and a flower breaks free
And it all works together, why can't we
And I have seen children at play in the park
Skin shades of ivory, red, yellow and dark
Well, my eyes saw colors their little hearts could not see
They were playing together, why can't we
Chorus:
Why can't we, why can't we
I can love you and you can love me
Why can't we, why can't we
Set our foolish pride free, just be and let be
Why can't we
I had a dream about a lion and a lamb
They were playing together and there was peace in the land
And swords became plowshares 'cause there were no enemies
And I woke up and wondered, God why can't we
Repeat Chorus
Tag:
Set our foolish pride free, just be and let be
Why can't we, M-M-M-M

When I was a child I recall and old man everybody loved old Zeke
He was all alone his family was gone one day he said to me
I'm just sittin' here thinkin' about Jesus rocking as my old chair creaks
Some glad day I'll fly away when Jesus comes calling for me
It might be today it might be tomorrow maybe one day next week
I'll soon be done with trouble and sorrow when he comes calling for me
When Jesus comes calling for me
When I die don't grieve and cry Lordy don't feel sorry for me
Oh what a day what a mighty fine day
When Jesus comes calling for me when he comes calling for me
I might be in the graveyard walking talking to my family
Or I might be plowing in the field down yonder just old Muley and me
Wherever I am whatever I'm a doing some sweet day I'll see
A band of angels in a cloud of glory when Jesus comes calling for me
When he comes calling for me
When I die just close my eyes and lay me neath the willow tree
Oh what a day what a mighty fine day
When Jesus comes calling for me when Jesus comes calling for me
I'm just sittin' here watchin' for Jesus rocking as my old chair creaks
Some sweet day I'll fly away when Jesus comes calling for me

We've been a searching for the love that lost its feeling
That one time filled our hearts with fire with love revealing
We thought that love had gone never more to be returning
And the fire that we thought had gone out again is brightly burning
Oh we found it oh we found it yes we found it yeah we found it
Joy to love joy to love we found it
And the lights are way down low the fire of love is high
We found it yes we found it oh we found it oh we found it
Sweet love you and I
[ steel ]
Well I never seen a lovelight shine so bright no wonder we found it
Shining like a neon light with love all around it
It's nights like this with love's sweet bliss sprinkled all around it
We cried a while but now we smile hmm hmm we found it
Oh we found it oh we found...

No matter how you're tempted
Don't say yes to me
Don't make this night as smooth to lead me on
It's just that I'm so lonely and I need someone
I've been too lonely too long
Oh please be strong enough to refuse me
Before I let myself do something wrong
For down inside I'm not that kind of woman
I've been too lonely too long
Oh please don't take advantage of the situation
For I'm afraid that I'm too weak to resist temptation
When you're used to being loved
It's hard to live alone
I've been too lonely too long

You're gentle body lying here so close to me
As you move your hand slowly across my face
You're touch is as soft as the words you speak to me
What a love in the way I see you
I compare it with the beauty of the dawning
Or when the sun sets and paints its picture in the blue
Like a butterfly that has a million colors, all such beauty
Like the love in the way I see you
I compare it with the beauty of the dawning
Or when the sun sets and paints its picture in the blue
Like a butterfly that has a million colors, all such beauty

Oh I wish I was a kissin' tree a growin' in the ground
And every time my sweet pass by I'd throw some kisses down
And if he wants more kisses here's all he has to do
Just come up here that kissin' tree and I'll give him some kissin' to
I love a tall man he ain't a small man my man is all man and the only man for me
Now I wish I was a kissin' tree out on the lone prairie
And everytime my sweet pass by he'd steal a kiss from me
And if he wants more kisses here's all he has to know
Just plant me down in a Texas town and watch them kisses grow
I love a tall man he ain't a small man my man is all man and the only man for me

In a pickup truck we bought in 1962
And paid each month till it belonged to me and you
The cardboard boxes in the back hold everything we own
Things we've saved for sixteen years to start a brand new home
We're holding sixteen years of love in cardboard boxes
Sixteen years of laughter sweat and tears
We've stacked the back with happiness sadness love and cheer
Things we've saved together sixteen years
We sold our little dreamhouse on a small six acre farm
And said goodbye to friends we'll miss and fields of golden corn
In our search for city life where pay is big and jobs are fine
Sixteen years of love and tears following behind

Send me the pillow that you dream on
Don't you know that I still care for you
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling I can dream on it too
Each night while I'm sleeping oh so lonely
I pray the time will let the dreams come true
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling I can dream on it too
Each night when I dream I dream about you
And wish that I was dreaming next to you
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling I can dream on it too
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling I can dream on it too

I have rocked you to sleep like a baby
Stood beneath you and lifted you up
I have given you comfort and safety
Now you've gone in the prime of our love
I have cradled your head on my pillow
Quenched your thirst from my sweet loving cup
I have bowed to your needs like a willow
Now you've gone in the prime of our love
Oh, the days are slow in their passing
And the nights are so dreadfully dull
And the question my heart keeps on asking
Why'd you leave in the prime of our love?
I have cradled your head on my pillow
Quenched your thirst from my sweet loving cup
I have bowed to your needs like a willow
Now you've gone in the prime of our love
In the prime of our love you've forsaken
Our bright hopes and just left them to fade
And the heart that was yours for the breaking
Lies in pieces to wither away
I have cradled your head on my pillow
Quenched your thirst from my sweet loving cup
I have bowed to your needs like a willow
Now you've gone in the prime of our love
In the prime of our love you've forsaken
Our bright hopes and just left them to fade
And the heart that was yours for the breaking
Lies in pieces to wither away

Please help me I'm falling in love with you
Close the door to temptation don't let me walk through
Turn away from me darling I'm begging you to
Please help me I'm falling in love with you
I belong to another whose arms have grown cold
But I promised forever to have and to hold
I can never be free dear but when I'm with you
I know that I'm losing the will to be true
[ piano ]
Please help me I'm falling and that would be sin
Close the door to temptation don't let me walk in
For I mustn't want you oh but darling I do

There's no love left our love's beyond help
Why do we keep on tryin' when there's no love left
The feeling we felt for each other
For a long time now has been dying
We'd both be better off without each other
We can't bring it back to life why do we keep trying
There's no love left...
[ steel - fiddle ]
When love is gone it's gone and you can't bring it back
When the warm sun goes down it turns cold
We both might as well just accept the fact
There's nothing warm left for us to hold
There's no love left...

When your eyes meet mine my heart beats out of time
And I burn with desire through and through
I can't help myself I can't see no one else cause my eyes can only see you
My eyes can only see you my eyes can only see you
Your face is always in view for my eyes can only see you
I want you so much and I long for your touch and your eyes tell me you want me
Oh it may not be right but I'm too weak to fight and my eyes can only see you
My eyes can only see you...

I've been through hell and half of Louisiana
Lookin' for a man like you
I know you could have any woman you want
And I know you've had a few
I know I've got some stiff competition
They ain't got nothin' on me
'Cause I've got something that you've been missin'
I practice what I preach
Chorus:
'Cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'Cause there's more where that came from
There's more where that came from
And I want your clothes in my closet
My name on your mail
And I want my love to be your faucet
Drinkin' from an endless well
I want your kids to call me Mama
I want you to call me Hun
I wanna be the one you love and honor
When it's all been said and done
Chorus:
'Cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'Cause there's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
2nd Chorus:
Oh, I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
I wanna be your full-time woman
I'm gonna get under your skin
'Cause I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
There's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
Tag:
Yes, I wanna be your full-time woman
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
Oh, I wanna be your lover, lover, lover
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
And I wanna be your satisfaction

Malena for hours would run in the meadow
Well Malena would go to play every day
She chased butterflies and she'd say with the smile
If I had wings I could fly that away
Malena would cry when we try to explain
That little girl's world's supposed to have wings
That only in heaven can little girls fly
We'd see a strange look in Malena's eyes
(A wish that Malena had wings)
We'll always remember Malena's last birthday
Boxes with bright colored ribbon and string
And the wish that she made as she blew out the candles
A wish that Malena had wings
And with all the gifts that we bought for Malena
The wish that she made we could not satisfy
But on the night of her birthday the angels fullfilled it
They gave her wings and now Malena can fly
Malena has wings and Malena can fly
On the wings of an angel in heaven on high
From the time she could talk her wish was the same
A wish that Malena had wings

[ Both ]
They say the love we steal is a disgrace
That we should be ashamed to look the world in the face
But they don't know how much love we must hide
While the world looks down upon our pride
Seems there's always someone looking down down down
Not knowing inner feelings of the ones they're puttin' down
(The love we feel's as true as a baby's crying sound)
Still there's always someone looking down
We still honor the vows we made long ago
But when there's no love at home it hurts us so
And then your heart begins to look around
Love found us now the world's a looking down
Seems there's always someone...
The love we must keep silent hurts us now but love will always find a way
somehow
Till then the world will look at us and frown
But we'll love each other while they're looking down
Seems there's always someone...

Little sparrow, little sparrow
Precious fragile little thing
Little sparrow, little sparrow
Flies so high and feels no pain
All ye maidens hede my warning
Never trust the hearts of men
They will crush you like a sparrow
Leaving you to never mend
They will vow to always love you
Swear no love but yours will do
Then they'll leave you for another
Break your little heart in two
Chorus:
Little sparrow, little sparrow
Precious fragile little thing
Little sparrow, little sparrow
Flies so high and feels no pain
If I were a little sparrow
O'er these mountains I would fly
I would find him, I would find him
Look into his lying eyes
I would flutter all around him
On my little sparrow wings
I would ask him, I would ask him
Why he let me love in vain
I am not a little sparrow
I am just the broken dream
Of a cold false-hearted lover
And his evil cunning scheme
Repeat Chorus
All ye maidens fair and tender
Never trust the hearts of men
They will crush you like a sparrow
Leaving you to never mend
Little sparrow, little sparrow

Let's live for tonight dear it's better that way
Tomorrow we might be apart
Let's live for tonight dear let love have its way
For tomorrow we could have two broken hearts
Let's cast all our worries and heartaches aside
Forget what the future might hold
Let's live for tonight dear in a world all our own
For tomorrow we may have to be alone
[ fiddle ]
Let's live for tonight dear and try to pretend
That we will never be alone
No matter what happened this night will be ours
What tomorrow brings nobody ever knows

If you need me I'll be gone
The bed's still warm where you just left but it'll be colder where I've slept
I've always been where you needed me but I ain't the fool I used to be
You come home all hours of the night the fragrance on you ain't old spice
Tonight when you come draggin' home and find you need me I'll be gone
I'll be gone like the moon when the sun comes up
Gone like the dew from the buttercup
Gone like a woman treated wrong if you need me I'll be gone
So what am I still doing here you've been doing me wrong for years
Tired of pickin' up and puttin' out I'm a leaving you lock stock and house
So bye bye baby that's it I'm packed I'm a leaving now but I'll call back
And leave this message on the code a phone sayin' if you need me well I'll be gone
I'll be gone like the moon when the sun comes up...
Gone like the moon when the sun comes up...
I said if you need me well I'll be gone
If you need me I'll be gone
I said if you need me well I'll be gone gone
If you need me I'll be gone gone

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some missletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with eyes all aglow
Who find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-four
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

There's nothing left to tie us to each other anymore
The love we knew is gone and that's a fact we can't ignore
There's nothing left to loose ends on all the ties that bind
I'm wasting your time and you're wasting mine
There's no use in wasting the good years that we have left
When we might find happiness with somebody else
There's no chance for us we can see it we're not blind
I'm wasting your time and you're wasting mine
The blame belongs to both of us I guess we didn't try
Love is like a garden without care we let it die
The flower of love can't bloom if the sun don't ever shine
I'm wasting your time and you're wasting mine
[ piano ]
The blame belongs to both of us...
Though it hurts we know we must leave it all behind
I'm wasting your time and you're wasting mine

If I could be with you forever my restless heart would never want to roam
I've never been loved the way you loved me I wish I felt this way at home
When you kiss me it's words without speaking
And I don't believe that God would call this wrong
Your arms are the refuge I was seaking I wish I felt this way at home
But I don't and I won't we did all that we could
You and I we tried hard but it's just no good
I may never be free cause I've known no reason
And I don't expect for you to wait that long
But I'll say one more time as I'm leaving I wish I felt this way at home

You know I love you and I always will
I know you're married but I love you still
The day I met you my heart spoke to me
It said to love you through eternity
Now knowing that you were another's bride
I vowed I'll always be close by your side
You know I love you and I always will
I know you're married but I love you still
[ steel - fiddle ]
You broke a heart dear that would die for you
I'd give this world dear to belong to you
The game is over now and we've both lost
A broken heart will have to pay the cost
You know I love you and I always will

I know that you're out there
Knowing that there's someone out here thinkin' of you
In your heart and in your mind
I know there is no doubt that someone loves you
And I know that you know
That I'll be waiting here when you have need of me
And when the world has chained you down
I know you know my love will set you free
How does it feel to know that someone loves you
How does it feel to know that someone's always thinkin' of you
Oh and how does it feel to know that someone puts no one above you
How does it feel to know that someone loves you, someone loves you
I have come to know and love you
Like I've never known or loved another
Words have not been made
That could describe these feelings we have for each other
And I would go to any length
To let you know at all times that I care
'Cause I want you to know
That any time you reach for me you'll find me there
How does it feel to know that someone loves you
How does it feel to know that someone's always thinkin' of you
Oh and how does it feel to know that someone puts no one above you
How does it feel to know that someone loves you, someone loves you
Someone loves you, how does it feel to know it
Someone loves you, how does it feel to know that someone
Loves you, someone loves you, how does it feel, how does it feel
How does it feel to know that someone loves you
Somebody loves you, how does it feel, how does it feel
How does it feel to know that someone loves you
Someone loves you, somebody loves you
Somebody loves you, how does it feel to know it

Than I've ever been lifted before
So keep it up, quench my desire
And I'll be at your side forevermore
Chorus:
Your love keeps lifting me, keeps right on lifting me
Higher, higher and higher (higher)
I said your love keeps lifting me, HIGHER,keeps right on lifting me
Higher, higher and higher
Now once I was downhearted
Disappointment was my closest friend
But when you came, he soon departed
And he never showed his face again
Repeat Chorus
I'm so glad I finally found you
Yes that one in a million girl
And now with my loving arms around you
I can stand up and face the world
Fade:

Well my wife and I were happy in our trailer
But she didn't dig my runnin' around all night
Well I warned you a couple of times of leavin'
Oh but you just laughed and took it kinda light
Well I should've paid attention to her warnin'
When she told me she'd leave if I didn't change
Cause when I come home about sunup this mornin'
Well I detected something mighty strange
Her and the car and the mobile home are gone boys
I was takin' off while you was a carryin' on
Now things are really shot I came home to an empty lot
Yeah me and the car and the mobile home was gone
Yeas her and the car and the mobile home was gone
Well the neighbors all around me were a laughin'
And it made me feel about ten inches tall
Ha I knew you didn't think that I'd really leave you
Ah not to mention taking home and all
Well talk about somebody be-wildered
I bet you didn't know what to do nor where to go
I found a little consolation in my wardrobe
That you left scattered on the patio
Her and the car and the mobile home...
Yeah they was gone with everything else
Except a few old western suits she'd left scattered there on the patio
And they had mud on 'em where she'd stomped around on 'em
Stepped on them Wagon wheels busted the spokes out
You know that real nice lavander suit one that she said I looked good in
Said I looked like Tom Jones that's it hangin' over in that tree
She took that piece of chalk wrote across the front of the coat

Packin' my suitcase writin' a tearstained goodbye note
Sayin' so long to a love gone wrong and that's all she wrote
Leavin' behind what once was mine the sad regrets
But it's all gone now and I'm leavin' town on the heartbreak express
Walkin' in the rain with a heart full of pain to the train depot
The only thing that's gonna keep me warm now is my overcoat
Lost and lonely waitin' in line at the ticket desk
Hey Mr won't you give me a one-way ticket on my heartbreak express
I'm gonna roll on down the line
I'm gonna go so far I'm gonna get it off my mind
It hurts to know it ain't enough when you give your best
Got a ticket to ride and I'm leavin' tonight on the heartbreak express
[ sax ]
Oh I couldn't hold a candle to the flaming beauty that caught his eye
It's killing me now but I won't stay around to let him watch me die
Oh it just goes to show that you never do know cause I never would've guessed
I'd be sittin' here now on a train sorrow bound called the Heartbreak Express
I'm gonna roll on down the line
I'm gonna go so far I'm gonna get it off my mind
Maybe someday somewhere someway I will forget
But there's no goin' back so roll on down my track you old heartbreak express
Feelin' alone while a low whistle moans on the heartbreak express
Roll on , roll on down the line
Gonna get it off my mind
Roll on,roll on roll on down the line
Got a tiket to ride so I'm leavin' tonight on the Heartbreak Express
Roll on, roll on ,roll

He's a go-getter a go-getter
When his wife gets off from work he'll go get her
Now I've got a neighbor that lives down the road away
His wife holds down a steady job he don't turn his hand all day
I know that most of you will know the kind I'm talking about
The kind that rather than have to work yeah he'd rather do without
But he's a go-getter a go-getter...
[ fiddle ]
There's a group of men in the courthouse yard anytime that you go by
A playin' checkers and tradin' knives and makin' jokes about their wives
They'll wait all week for payday and they hope that money's plenty
And the wife that worked those long hard hours never gets a penny
But he's a go-getter...
Yes he's a go-getter...

Glory to His name, oh, holy, holy
There's a city where the streets are paved in gold
A land where the milk and the honey flow
And a mansion waits for me
'Cause my bible tells the story
I just hope my feet are clean enough
To walk upon the golden streets of glory
Green meadows where the little children play
No sorrow there, just one long happy day
And none will enter there except the pure and the holy
I just hope my feet are clean enough
To walk upon the golden streets of glory
And when I've reached my journey's end
And if I'm worthy to go in
Golden streets of glory, I walk on
And the golden streets of my new home
Will lead me up to the master's throne
With the angel band I'll sing
Glory to His name, oh, holy, holy
I just hope my feet are clean enough
To walk upon the golden streets of glory
Hallelujah, I just hope my feet are clean enough
To walk upon the golden streets of glory
And when I've reached my journey's end
And if I'm worthy to go in
Golden streets of glory, I'll walk on
And the golden streets of my new home
Will lead me up to the master's throne
With the angel band I'll sing
Glory to His name, oh, holy, holy
I just hope my feet are clean enough
To walk upon the golden streets of glory
Hallelujah, I just hope my feet are clean enough

Oh the games people now every night and every day now
Never meanin' what they say now never sayin' what they mean
So they wile away the hours in their ivory towers
Till they're covered up with flowers in the back of a black limousine
La la lotten da da da la la lotten da da dee
I'm talkin' bout you and me and the games people play
Oh we make one another cry break the hearts then we say goodbye
Cross the hearts and we hope to die that the other one's to blame
Neither one will ever give in so we gaze at an eight by ten
Thinkin' bout the things that might have been and it's a dirty rotten shame
La la lotten da da da....
Oh they'll teach you how to meditate read your horoscope and cheat your fate
And furthermore to hell with hate come on and get on board
Look around tell me what you see what's a happened to you and to me
God grand me the serenity to just remember who I am
La la lotten da da da....

When it's family you forgive them for they know not what they do
When it's family you accept them cause you have no choice but to
When it's family they're a mirror of the worst and best in you
And they always put you to the test and you always try to do your best
And just pray for God to do the rest when it's family
Some are preachers some are gay some are addicts drunks and strays
But not a one is turned away when it's family
Some are lucky others ain't some are fighters other faint
Winners losers sinners saints it's all family
And when it's family you trust them and your heart's an open door
When it's family you tolerate what you'd kill others for
When it's family you love and hate and take then give some more
Somehow you justify mistakes try to find some better way
To solve the problems day to day in the family
You take the trouble as it comes and love 'em more than anyone
Good or bad or indifferent it's still family
You choose your lovers you pick your friends
Not the family that you're in
They'll be with you till the end cause it's family
And when it's family you forgive them for they know not what they do
When it's family they're a mirror of the worst and best in you

Don't try to cry your way out of this
Don't try to lie or I'll catch you in it
Don't try to make me feel sorry for you
Just because I'm blonde
Don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool
When you left you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait
An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dumb blonde
Ah, but somehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned
Blondes have more fun
You flew too high up off the ground
Hit stormy weather an' had to come back down
But I've found new thread for my old spool
Just because I'm blonde
Don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool
When you left you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait
An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dumb blonde
Ah, but somehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned
Blondes have more fun
You flew too high up off the ground
Hit stormy weather an' had to come back down
But I've found new thread for my old spool
Just because I'm blonde
Don't think I'm dumb

Chas I cook your a breakfast and send you to work
I mend your clothes Chas I iron your shirts
There's so much thought in each thing that I do
And all of the time Chas I'm loving you
And I greet you each evening Chas when you come home
I miss you so badly while you are gone
And if I make you happy then I'm happy too and all of the time Chas I'm loving you
Chas I rock your babies I teach them to talk
I care for your wife Chas because she can't walk
I do all the things she's unabled to do and all of the time Chas I'm loving you
I want you so much but your wife need you Chas
You'll never be mine and I'll never ask
I know that you love her and I love her too but all of the time Chas I'm loving you
I look at you Chas you look at me but what I am thinking must never be
I love you so much and it's hard to resist
I want you but I I couldn't take you from sis

Remember all the castles that we once built in the sand
Remember how we used to go and visit fairy land
Remember how we'd search for that pot of gold at the rainbow's end
But you loved me then
And the flowers the we picked from the fields where we did run
And the sunbeams that we'd catch from the summer's golden sun
And the butterflies we'd chase as we'd go running through the wind
But you loved me then
Now I walk through the ruins of our castles in the sand
When you left I lost my way forever and the fairy land
Now the rainbows have all gone and the flowers have all died
And the sunbeams that we caught have all gone free again
And the butterfiles we chased have all gone with the wind
And you no longer care but you love me then
(And you no longer care) but you love me then

(Dolly Parton)
We're all together once again
For the first time in I don't know when
We were so close once upon a time
There were five of us kids at home
Two girls, three boys and Dad and Mom
But that was in the better part
Of life we left behind
Remember that old swimming hole
Where we would swim so long ago
And all them possum grapes and muskedines
And do you recall the time
We all got drunk on homemade wine
That was in the better part
Of life we left behind
Life was simple for us then
If only it could be again
How I wish we could go back in time
But time moves on and nothin' lasts
Except the memories from the past
Memories from the better part
Of life we left behind
Remember how we talked as kids
Of what we'd be when we got big
And all the dreams that we held in our minds
I wanted to be a singin' star
And you all said that I'd go far
But that was in the better part
Of life we left behind
Remember all the fun we had
Back when they say times were bad
And life was good to us and things were fine
We had fun and we had love
And a mom and dad to care for us
But that was is the better part
Of life we left behind
Life was simple for us then
If only it could be again
How I wish we could go back in time
But time moves on and nothin' lasts
Except the memories from the past
Memories from the better part
Of life we left behind
Sweet memories from the better part

Everytime the bluebird sings my heart takes wings to the sky
The bluebird greyside fly to my place in your eyes
Cause after all I did all I could and you did your best just the same
Nobody won we both lost no one's to blame
But I'll fly away to you if I only pretending
We'll be like bluebirds do the beautiful lie
The beautiful lie the beautiful lie

Find the loneliest girl in a thousand
Find the saddest eyes you've ever seen
Find someone who's always longing for you
Find that man and you found me
And all I need is you all I want is you
To give my loving to all I need is you
Find a man who wakes up every morning
And lives in a world of make believe
Find someone who's arms are aching for you
You find that girl and you found me
And all I need is you all I want is you
To give my loving to all I need is you
You're with me now so let the world forsake us
I've found my heaven here within your arms
And nothing in this world can separate us
You're all I ever wanted all along
And all I need is you all I want is you

An old man was sitting at his table one day.
Writing a letter to pass time away.
His little grand daughter climbed up on his knee,
Said 'wont you please write a letter for me'
Oh, what will i say in this letter i prey.
Tell mommy i miss her since she went away.
And i'm comming to see her sreal soon i hope.
He choked back a big lump that rose in his throte.
Tell mommy i love her the little girl said.
And i prey every evening before i go to bed.
That god up in heave will answer my prayer and take to
live with my mommy up there.
He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope.
To god up in heaven, you'll get this i hope.
He stamped it and handed it to her to mail.
Her big eyes were shiney, her little face pale.
She was crossing the street to the box over the way.
When she stepped out never look either way.
A big auto hit her, and sped away fast.
The little girls prayers had been answered at last.
The post man was passing and picked up the note.
Addressed to the master, these words he spoke.
Straight up into heaven this letter did go.

10-4 over and out
The way we talk sometimes you'd think our love is filled with doubt
But when we're all alone by the fireside of our home
The angry words we spoke that day have forever gone away
Then it's love we talk about to the world outside we say
10-4 over and out
Hello this is Unit 2 callin' Unit 1 this is Unit 2 tryin' Unit 1
Do you read me Unit 1 do you read me
(Yeah I read you Unit 2 I sure can read you just like a book is all
And I know what you called for I know what you're gonna say
I'm gonna be a little bit late
Well I know you're a little bit late's are usually two or three or four
Or sometimes even more hours long
And I am sick and tired of) 10-4 over and out
10-4 over and out...
This is Unit 1 callin' Unit 2 do you read me Unit 2 you better answer me Unit 2
I'm gettin' sick of foolin' around with this CB radio
I'm gonna cram this thing down your throat
(I read you mhm do I golly I read you Unit 1 loud and clear
But seems like there's a little turbulence on the line
Honey I'm sorry that I'm runnin' so late but I stopped off here
To see this friend of mine who's been awfully awfully sick
And when I got back to the car you know this radio had run my battery down
I know it's hard for you to believe)
Oh I believe you I really do believe you ole CB and you 10-4 over and out
10-4 over and out...
10-4 baby I'm gonna have to be clear with you I'm always movin' on
Oh you've never been clear in your life you was born
I'm gonna get rid of this radio it's gonna get me killed I tell you
I'm gonna have to get rid of that radio just as soon as we get home
Everybody in the country knows what we're talkin' about too

Well the two new people that's moved to the middle of the block
And we're at the top of the town and don't you think we're not
Well we found love and happiness people envy us you see
For we found heaven right here on earth at 4-0-33
Yes we found what most people are looking for
And it's not a lotta money to spend on real fine car
But it's so when and where a bird flies and sings so free
And there's whole lotta winds in this little house at 4-0-33
Four thousandth block proves what true love can do
Once a lonely place but was sold to me and you
Oh all around the house you can see little children play
But they're not as a people's kids were proud to say
They are the symbol of our love for all the world to see
They're a part of heaven right here on earth at 4-0-33
[ steel ]
Our love's on the day you can see many people drive by
For look at the house they think there from the sky
They think this place would make them as happy as you and me
And the whole town's tryin' to buy our house at 4-0-33
Four thousandth block proves...
And we're not gonna sale our happy little house at 4-0-33

Can’t say we’re lovers, can’t say we’re friends
Don’t even know if I’ll see you again
But against your warm body I felt so alive
And you got me over a heartache tonight
My heart was broken, my hurt was deep
I had lost something I wanted to keep
Lookin’ for comfort when you caught my eye
And you got me over a heartache tonight
Chorus:
Sweet conversation, a drink and a dance
Led to an evening of making romance
And I don’t even care if it’s wrong or it’s right
’cause you got me over a heartache tonight
2nd chorus:
Yes, you got me over a heartache tonight
Stirring up passion brought me back to life
Oh, and it may not last, but who know it just might
But you got me over a heartache tonight
Yes, you got me over a heartache tonight

(Porter Wagoner)
They say most anything you eat could hurt your health
Be careful what you drink, don't harm yourself
And pollution in the air might make you sick
Makes you afraid to live, afraid that you might die too quick
Do the men that quote this danger really know
Life is gift to be enjoyed and not to worry so
The biggest danger sign that we should know
Make sure we're right with God, as through this world we go
We're afraid to live 'cause we're afraid of dyin'
And afraid to love the one we love, afraid they might be lyin'
We can't enjoy life when they say each thing might bring an early grave
We're afraid to live 'cause we're afraid of dyin'
Do the men that quote this danger really know?
Life is gift to be enjoyed, why worry so?
The biggest danger sign that we should know
Make sure we're right with God, as through this world we go
Make sure we're right with God, as through this world we go

Darling will your love be mine forever always always
Will you keep those vows we made together always always
Will your love be as strong
If my dreams should all go wrong always always
Darling will you stay with me forever always always
Will your love remain through stormy weather always always
Will your love be strong enough
To walk the roads that might get rough always always
In return for your love I'll be true as stars above always always

(Traditional)
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first begun
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
Amazing grace, oh amazing grace
That saved a wretch like me
Oh amazing grace, amazing grace

Hurt is no stranger to me and oh how well I know misery
You always hurt me but I always forgive and I'll hurt for as long as I love you
And I'll love you for as long as I live
Oh it's my fault for loving you so deeply I give you my love completely
I give you love but hurt is all you give and I'll hurt for as long as I love you
And I'll love you for as long as I live
For as long as I love you there'll be pain
Though tears come and go my love remains the same
I'll always forgive you yes you know that I will and I'll hurt for as long as I love you
And I'll love you for as long as I live

Back home, back home
Yes, I'm going back home
Why I can't believe it's been this long
Since I've seen mom and dad
When I left my mountain home behind
I left them both so sad
My brothers and my sisters that were babies then are
grown
Years have past and now at last, I'm on my way back
home
Back home, back home
Yes I'm going back home
To the factory smoke and city life, I'm sayin' so long
I've shed a lot of tears through all the years that
I've been gone
And I've spent a lot of time a' wishin' I could go back
home
I got a letter from mama an'
Mama asked me if I'd come back home
She says it sure is lonesome now
Since all of us kids are all growed up and gone
I just can't hardly stand the thoughts of
Momma and daddy being left there all alone
That's really all I need to know
And now I'm on the road back home
Back home, back home
Yes, I'm going back home
To the smog an' smoke an' city life, I'm sayin' so long
I've shed a lot of tears through all the years that
I've been gone
And I've spent a lot of time a' wishin' I could go back
home
Back home, back home

I lie in bed beside you and watch you while you sleep
And wonder who I was before I loved you
Lying here beside you feeling so complete
Thinking how I love and need and trust you
Because I love you I'm a brand new person now because you love me
I can face the world and have the cause I love you
Because you love me because I love you
[ strings ]
Sweeter even still is knowing that you're lying there
And let you soon awake and reach to hold me
And anyway you want me that's the way that I am yours
Love as strong as this lets you control me
Because I love you...

Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair
Is my name written in the book of life
If you want to be up there then down here you must prepare
And your name must be in the book of life
Get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away
Or your name won't be in the book of life
If you'll turn to Jesus now at his feet just humbly bow
Then your name will be in the book of life
Don't you know that Christ was sent that from sin you could repent
So your name could be in the book of life
You will have a great surprise if you fell to recognize
That your name must be in the book of life
Get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away
Or your name won't be in the book of life
Don't delay and don't forget that from sin you could repent
Then your name will be in the book of life
Is my name written in the book of life

The bridge so high the bridge so tall here is where it's
started on bridge
The moon is big and yellow and the stars're all aglow
From the bridge I see reflection in the waters far below
You kissed me for the first time here held me awfully
tight
And the bridge became our favorite place we came here
often in the night
One night while standing on the bridge desire swept
through a spoke
Passion took us by the hand and showed us where to go
From the bridge we saw a meadow so we ran together there
Where we found love together hurry motions filled the air
The bridge so wide the bridge so long
Where once we stood together tonight I stand alone
Tonight while standing on the bridge my heart is beating
wild
To think that you could leave me here with our unborn
child
My feet are moving slowly closer to the edge

You lied to me
I can't believe
That I've been such a fool
I thought this time
I might find
Someone who would play by the rules
My mind said no
But my heart said go
And again I've made the wrong turn
Now here I stand
My heart in your hands...
And I've gone from burning to burned
Ah, you'd think by now
I'd know how
To keep this heart of mine safe
It goes to show
You just never know
Who can you trust these days
How could I make
The same mistake
But as far as I'm concerned
Got myself to blame
Got to close to the flame
Now I've gone from burning to burned
Everyone knows
The old saying goes
That a fool in love
Never learns
But I guess I forgot
'Cause the fire was too hot...
Now I've gone from burning to burned
Oh I guess I forgot
'Cause the fire was too hot...

You're the sweetest one I know and I just can't let you go
I just dream of holding you inside my arms
I go home each night to stay but I just can't stay away
And we get closer closer by the hour
We get closer by the hour though we've tried with all our power
To stay away from each other's arms
We get closer by the hour like the bee goes to the flower
Closer closer by the hour
We come closer with each kiss and I feel your lips insist
But I do your will and love you more and more
Although we know it's wrong we can't stay where we belong
And we get closer closer by the hour

Their thoughts're all mingled their dreams all confused
Their minds and their bodies how they abuse
Searching for answers that doesn't grow there
Bound by the curse of the wild weed flower
Their plans their desires and all of their hopes
Wither and die as they go up in smoke
Sharp as a needle and filled with despair
Such is the curse of the wild weed flower
From a moment of joy to a lifetime of sorrow
For one day of pleasure they trade their tomorrows
Lost in a garden where bulbs all grow
With blossoms of heartaches and petals of woe
Eyes full of emptiness just stand and stare
Bound by the curse of the wild weed flower
Bound by the curse of the wild weed flower

(Dolly Parton)
Daddy was an old time preacher man
He preacher the word of God throughout the land
He preached so plain a child could understand
Yes, Daddy was an old time preacher man
He told the people of he need to pray
He talked about God's wrath and judgement day
He preached about the great eternity
He preached hell so hot that you could feel the heat
Yes, Daddy was an old time preacher man
Aunt Leanona would get up to testify
And we'd sing 'In The Sweet By And By'
The we'd sing 'I'm On My Way To Canaan Land'
Yes, Daddy was an old time preacher man
Revivals and camp meetings went for weeks
Folks came from all around to hear him preach
Daddy said if one is saved it's worth it all
But the aisles were always filled at altar calls
Yes, Daddy was an old time preacher man
Daddy worked for God but asked for no pay
For he believed that God provides a way
We never had a lot but we got by
Guess it's 'cause the Lord was on Daddy's side
Yes, Daddy was an old time preacher man

You left you didn't say goodbye
You never gave me a reason why
My tears are dried now it's been a while
Now there you szand you're back again
Do you think that time stands still do you think that time stands still
Things have changed I've rearranged so many things
Do you think that time stands still do you think that time stands still
It never has it never will do you think that time stands still
You won't to start where we left off
Somebody found the love you lost
Love has its price we've paid the cost
We lose and learn now it's your turn
Do you think that time stands still...
Do you think that time stands still...

I get kind of moody when I see such beauty
And everything's beautiful in its own way
When I see a fountain flow from a mountain
Or see April showers bring flowers to May
I can't help but ponder; life is such a wonder
And everything's beautiful in its own way
Words can't describe what I feel inside
When I see the beauty in each coming day
What my eyes behold can't be bought or sold
And everything's beautiful in its own way
When I see the clouds form a black summer windstorm
That uproots the harvest and hurls it away
In the midst of such anger, destruction and danger
The storm's even beautiful in its own way
When I see leaves drop off from the treetop
Or see the snow fall on a cold winter's day
My thoughts seem to wander into the blue yonder
God made all things beautiful in their own way
Words can't describe what I feel inside
When I see the beauty in each coming day
What my eyes behold can't be bought or sold
And everything's beautiful in its own way, in its own

FIGHT AND SCRATCH
Duet by Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner
Copyright 1970
Fight and scratch fight and scratch that's all we ever do
There surely must be more to love than to fight and scratch with you
You you to fight and scratch with you
Well you just bought a foal last month now you want a wig
It looks like you couldn't understand my paycheck ain't that big
Well what about the dough you lose in them poker games downtown
I figured you'd mention that smart aleck
Yeah and that brand new boat and that fishin' gear
But no uhhuh I don't reckon that'd count really
Fight and scratch fight and scratch...
Sometimes I swear I think that you're the devil in disguise
Cause when you're mad you oughta see the fire fly from your eyes
Well you don't look so cute yourself when you're mad at me
And if you don't like the way I look then you know how to leave Bossy Catfish
Fight and scratch fight and scratch...
Well I love you and you love me but we're always findin' fault
But the way we fight you wouldn't know that we had any love at all
We just fight like cats and dogs we'll leave then come right back
For what excitement would we have if we didn't fight and scratch
Fight and scratch fight and scratch...
Why don't you drop dead oh you'd like me to and I'll live forever just for spite
Why don't you keep your big mouth shot
Well why don't you just make me if you think you're big enough
Yeah and I could whip you with both hands tied behind
Yeah you just try it with me and I'll knock your brains out
With a stick of soap that's good Catfish
What's a catfish why'd you call me that
They're all mouth and no brains boy that's really good
It's all I can do to keep from laughin' hah
That's funny you sure are a fynny little fellow

You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind
Oh yes you did you started it like you start all our fights
No I didn't do no such thing and that a dirty lie
Nothin's ever your fault and nothin's ever mine
You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind
Well you've burned the supper up again that's nothin' new
I just figured you'd pack that all on me
Well you're the one that caused it oh it's always me
When you're always lookin' faults ain't hard to find
We delight in pickin' fights cause our love's the fightin' kind
Two lovers both too stubborn to take the blame for anything
So we blame it on the other
Some love is understanding and there's careless love in line
It takes all sorts and mine and yours is known as the fightin' kind
Okay Miss Priss what is it now now I know you done this
What how am I supposed to shave that ain't never been my problem
Now I don't care about you using my razor
But did you have to use my brand new blade
New blade boy it's good that is really good
That's real good to think I went to all that trouble tryin' to fix that nice for you
That's fixed up nice I'll probably keep it for washin' the soap off the wall
Oh there ain't no soap or I ain't got no television in the bathroom
And that new blade that you vedrudged me had already been used
Two lovers both too stubborn to take the blame for anything
So we blame it on the other
What's mine is yours what's yours is yours and so on down the line
You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind
You and me cannot agree cause our love's the fightin' kind

I can see the sunshine again
And I can see the blue sky where there once was fog and rain
We know each other now clear through and through
The fog has lifted between me and you
I loved you the first time I saw you
For it seemed like I had known you all my life
Well I loved you too but it takes a long time
To know what hurts you what helps you and know how you feel deep inside
I'm so happy you found out before it was too late
Our beautiful love could have turned into hate
Forgiving and understanding gives us a clear view
The fog has lifted between me and you

Don't tell me you're sorry for thing you caused me
And from from now on you'll be true
And don't don't you ask me to forgive you again I'm fresh out of forgiveness
for you
Now I, I gave you everything I knew how to give
Now I've done done everything you've ever asked me to do
But even even a fool gets so tired being fool I'm fresh out of forgiveness for
No I I can't I just can't I can't forgive you this time if I did oh I know you
Well you're just too just too wrong and you hurt me hurt me again

In my mind I've made love to you often but only in my mind can it be so
Cause there's someone at home that's countin' on me
And if I did I'm sure that he would know
Yes he would know yes he could tell
For he has loved me long enough to know me very well
And if I lie he sees it in my eyes I know my guilt would show and he would know
But I must admit you're someone very special and it would be so easy to let go
Making love to you could be so easy but if I did I'm sure that he would know
Yes he would know...
My conscience just won't let me make love to you
I know it would be sweet but I just can't
When I go home to him I must be able to look him in the eyes and say I ain't

A heartsong melody plays like a symphony
The sweetest music I have ever known
A song of joy and pain the mountain angels sing
A bittersweet refreign of my Smokey Mountain home heartsong

A squeaky gate a welcome lock a big shaggy dog that lives out back
And some might even call it a shack but this is the house where love lives
The paint is peelin' off of the cells the mailbox is full of bills
And it's no mansion on the hill but this is the house where love lives
There's a little boy who looks just you with freckles on his nose and eyes of blue
A little girl almost two and everybody says she looks just like you
So thank you dear for loving me though I know rich we'll never be
But that doesn't matter to you and me cause we live in the house where love lives
[ steel ]
So thank you dear for loving me though I know rich we'll never be
But that doesn't matter to you and me cause we live in the house where love lives
We live in the house where love lives

(Dolly Parton)
I can't be true no matter what I do
It's a weakness of mine, nothin' to do with you
So don't expect it of me though I expect it of you
I love you, I do, but I can't be true
Men are my weakness I've got a roving eye
And I've fallen victim to many a smile
I just love the excitement of love when it's new
I'm just a hopeless romantic so I can't be true, I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
It's a weakness of mine, nothin' to do with you
So don't expect it of me though I expect it of you
I love you, I do, but I can't be true, I can't be true
Some play it safe while some like it hot
I guess you could say I never knew when to stop
But when I'm lovin' you, I'll give it all that I got
It might be different with you to know I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
Oh I get around, and I break all of the rules
Now that you know it's true, I'll leave the rest up to you
I'll be good to you, but I can't be true, I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
It's a weakness of mine, its not a weakness in you
So don't expect it of me though I expect it of you
I really love you, I do, but I can't be true, I can't be true
I can't be true no matter what I do
Oh I get around, and I break all of the rules
Now that you know it's true, I'll leave the rest up to you
I'll be good to you, but I can't be true, I can't be true

How many arms have held you and hated to let you go
How many how many I wonder but I really don't want to know
And how many lips have kissed you and set your soul aglow
How many how many I wonder but I really don't want to know
So always make me wonder always make me guess
Even if I ask you darling don't confess
Though you just let things remain your secret cause darling I do love you so
How many how many I wonder but I really don't want to know

(Dolly Parton)
I once was blind
But now I see
I took him for granted
She took him from me
I once had a love
But now now I have none
And I'm, I'm as blue as can be
I treated him a-wrong
And now I'm, I'm all alone
I took him for granted
She took him from me
Well if I had known then
Just what I know now
I would've treated him so differently
And if I, if I had known
Well then I
I could've shown him more love
Than he'll ever see from her
I thought I had his love
In the palm of my hand
But I, I guess she showed me
And now I, I understand
Just how she, she got my man
I took him for granted
She took him from me

You're late again tonight and I know the reason why
You're out with someone else while I sit home and cry
But I'll just wait right here for you for I know your new love won't last
I wound easy but I heal fast
This is at the first your heart has gone astray
You have no resistance when temptation comes your way
But I'll forgive you this time like I've always done in my past
I wound easy but I heal fast
You know that I love you more than anything
And you know that I'll forgive you for causin' me this pain
Oh tonight my heart is breaking but I know this hurt won't last
I wound easy but I heal fast

I'll be home for Christmas you can count on me
Fileds have snow and mistletoe and presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams
[ sax - steel ]
Christmas Eve will find me...
If only in my dreams

I'm a drifter, a driftin' drifter
Got no place to call my home no more
I'm a wanderer, a wandering wanderer
Got no one to call my own no more
Got no strings to tie me down
Got no cause to hang around
What difference does it make which way I go
Got an empty feelin' down inside
Still I need to stay alive
And who can tell what waits beyond this road
I'm a drifter, a driftin' drifter
Got no one to call my own no more
Got no strings to tie me down
Got no cause to hang around
What difference does it make which way I go
Got an empty feelin' deep inside
Still I need to stay alive
Who can tell what waits beyond this road
I'm a drifter, a driftin' drifter
Got no one to call my own no more
Tag:

Last night you went out again with what you said was your best friend
You say you need some time away from me
The sun was high when you got in but not as high as you had been
And I wonder how you would act if I done just the way I pleased
I've been married just as long as you have
And I get tired of the same old things just the same as you have
Well let me tell you this big boy when you go out for a night of joy
You better start taking me along or you'll be singing a different song
For I've been married just as long as you have
While I'm working hard all day you run around and spend my pay
You entertain your friends at my expence
But you cry and carry on when I do something on my own
And you accuse with lack of evidence
I've been married just as long as you have
And I get tired of the same old things just the same as you have
So let me tell you this sweetheart I figure I've done my part
So don't get cute and get so smart I'll tell you this before you start

I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
I left the country for the city thought I was smart but I was silly
I should have known I'd get in trouble being so green
I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
I met a boy and learned to love him I would have done anything for him
I've loved him more than anything I've ever seen
I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
Only eighteen but it's all over I ruined my life to please my lover
I made him happy he made me cry then said goodbye
I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
Only eighteen but it's all over...

The word if just two tiny letters
Says so much for something so small
The biggest little word in existence
Never answers just questions us all
If regrets were gold I'd be rich as a queen
If teardrops were diamonds how my face would gleam
If I'd loved you better I wouldn't be lonely
If only if only if only
But looking back now I see clearly
With my twenty-twenty hindsight
Oh but I don't think I haven't paid dearly
Cause you could be in my arms tonight
If regrets were gold I'd be rich as a queen
If teardrops were diamonds how my face would gleam
How I let you go I swear is beyond me
But if only oh if only oh if only
I could start over if I could go back
Have the power to change things then I would do that
But I listened to others like a fool oh shame on me
But if only you would just come back

At the beginning there was love and we thought it was
enough
We saw no farther than each other's arms
And though the roof leaked o'er our heads just a blanket
for our bed
But then we had our love to keep us warm
But the winter winds blew cold our new love was growing
And our words were filled with anger and regret
Our bills were more than we could pay and we both longed
for the days
Of the freedom that we knew before we wed
But there was something greater still than all our fights
and monthly bills
It was the knowledge of a child well on its way
And though we both longed to be free we talked it over
and we agreed
That we'd wait till baby came to seperate
Then at last the day arrived and the tears filled both
our eyes
As we held our newborn baby in our arms
And the love we thought was gone lived there three times
as strong
It's not the end it's the beginning of our home

Traditional
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
And you shiver when the cold wind blows
My love, my love, what have I done
To make you treat me so
You've caused me to weep, you've caused me to mourn
You've caused me to leave my home
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
And you shiver when the cold wind blows
The longest train I ever saw
Went down that Georgia Line
The engine passed at six o'clock
The caboose went by at nine
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
And you shiver when the cold wind blows
I asked my captain for the time of day
He said he throw’d his watch away
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines
And you shiver when the cold wind blows
Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo

You came into my life at a time when I was down
And I thought I'd never love again but I think different now
You took my hand and helped me up and I thank you for your precious love
And words cannot express the way I feel but is it real
Is it real this love that you have offered me so freely
You tell me that you love me but darling do you really
Don't make me love and lose again don't make me go through that again
I've known that hurt and I know how it feels oh is it real
Well you could mend my broken heart with love as sweet as yours
And I want to believe it's real but how can I be sure
And you could heal the hurt I've known with the love that you have shown
And all the needs you have I will fullfill but is it real
Is it real this love that you have...

So I feel so blue sometimes I want to die
And so I've got a broken heart so what
They say that time will heal all wounds in mice and men
And I know that someday I'll forget and love again
But just between you and me I've got my doubts about it
Just between you and me you're too much to fotget
So I've lost the only one I've ever loved
And so I've never felt so low so what
I'll just tell myself each time I want to cry
That someday time will dry the teardrops from my eyes
Just between you and me I'm not so sure about it
Just between you and me you're too much to fotget

Lord take this badge off of me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark
Too dark to see
I feel like I'm knocking on heaven's door
Chorus:
Knock knock knockin' on heaven's door
I feel like I'm knocking on heaven's door
Knock knock knockin' on heaven's door
Knockin' on heaven's door
Knock knock knockin' on heaven's door
Lord takes these guns away from me
Cause I can't shoot them anymore
A long black cloud is followin' me
I feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's
Repeat Chorus
Ooo ooo ooo Heaven Heaven
Ooo ooo ooo Heaven Heaven
Ooo ooo ooo Heaven Heaven
Ooo ooo ooo Heaven Heaven
Lord take this badge off of me
Cause I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark
Too dark to see
I feel like I'm knockin on heaven's door
Oooahhhhooo

I'm a little bit slow to catch on when I do I'm caught on
A little bit slow to move on but your baby is movin' on on your baby is movin' on
Well I couldn't see the light for the brightness
Or the sweet little smile that you gave me
I couldn't see how you were cheatin' on me
But finally I'm a catchin' on on finally I'm a catchin' on
I'm a little bit slow...
[ el.banjo ]
I couldn't see the hurt for the happy and at first that's the way you made me
It took me a while to get your style
But finally I'm a catchin' on on finally I'm a catchin' on
I'm a little bit slow...
You say you can't see the light for the darkness that surrounds you since I'm gone
You can't even sleep cause you're lonely
Well finally you're a catchin' on on finally you're a catchin' on
I'm a little bit slow...
I'm a little bit slow...

Come they told me our pa ra pa pum pum a newborn King to see pa ra pa pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa ra pa pum pum to lay before the King pa ra pa pum pum
Ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum
So to honor him pa ra pa pum pum when we come
Little baby pa ra pa pum pum I am a poor boy too pa ra pa pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa ra pa pum pum that's fit to give a King pa ra pa pum pum
Ra pa pum pum ra pa pam pam ra pa pum pum
Oh shall I play for you pa ra pa pum pum on my drum
(Mary nodded yes pa ra pa pum pum the ox and lamb kept time pa ra pa pum pum
I played my drum for him pa ra pa pum pum
I played my best for him pa ra pa pum pum
Ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum ra pa pum pum)
Then he smiled at me pa ra pa pum pum me and my drum
Me and my drum me and my drum I played for him on my drum on my drum

Loneliness found me one time too many and I cheated I cheated on you
But I'd give my soul now if only I hadn't but you see what loneliness can do
It seems that you're gone so much from me
And I try to find things to do while you're gone
But I get so lonesome from stayin' at home and it's hard to enjoy things alone
Loneliness found me just one time too many and I cheated yes I cheated on you
But I'd give my life now if only I hadn't but you see what loneliness can do

I woke up this morning in a strange place
I looked into the mirror at a strange face
Then I looked for you but you could not be found
And then I felt the lonely comin' down
I walked across the room to the empty bed
Saw the imprint on the pillow where you laid your head
The presence of you still lingered all around
And once again I felt the lonely comin' down
Then I felt the lonely dripping down my face
As I realized no one could take your place
I wondered where the love had gone that we had found
And then again I felt the lonely comin' down
I wondered where the love had gone that we had found
And again I felt the lonely comin' down

Oh you took your sweet love from me oh you left me sweet sweet memories
And I cry I cry like a little baby cause there's still a lot of you left in me
Oh there's still a lot of you left in me and I cry cause your love'll set me free
Your love'll set me free
I'll keep holding on to love that used to be cause there's still a lot of you left in me
Oh I still go on to all our favorite places and I still see all our friends we used to see
Oh but I'm thinkin' now I'm just not the same without you
And that there's still a lot of you left in me
Oh there's still a lot of you...
Cause there's still a lot of you left in me

Welcome to Love City population two
It isn't a big place our little town
But it's filled with lovely sights all around
A park filled with flowers a beautiful lawn
The streets of the driveway that leads to our home
Just a small house on an acre of ground
We call it Love City our little town
Welcome to Love City polulation two
Founded on a little love that just grew and grew
Between me and you
We built our home on Love's Avenue
The taxes are low and it has a nice view
We've got home cooked meals that are fit for a king
And all kinds of love to fill every dream
A room just for friends if they happen to
Visit our Love City population two
Welcome to Love City population two
Founded on a little love that just grew and grew

(Dolly Parton/Dorothy Jo Hope)
In this mental institution, lookin' out through these iron bars
How could he put me in here, how could he go that far
Yes I need help but not this kind, he didn't love me from the start
But it's not my mind that's broken, it's my heart
Oh Daddy come and get me and take me home with you
I'm depending on you Daddy, there's nothing I can do
And you said that I could come to you if I ever was in need
But Daddy I can't come to you, you'll have to come to me
When he said he loved another, I was crazy with jealousy
That's 'cause I was crazy over him and I couldn't stand to set him free
And I couldn't stand to lose him and I cried and cried for days
And he said that I was crazy but he just put me in here to get me out of his way
Daddy come and get me
Oh Daddy come and get me and take me home with you
I'm depending on you Daddy 'cause there's nothing else I can do
And you said that I could come to you if I ever was in need
But Daddy I can't come to you, you'll have to come to me

She's been there God knows she's been there
she has seen and done it all
She's a woman she knows how to
dish it out or take it all
Her heart's as soft as feathers
still she weathers stormy skies
And she's a sparrow when she's broken
but she's an eagle when she flies
A kaleidoscope of colors
you can toss her round and round
You can keep her in Your vision
but you'll never keep her down
She's a lover she's a mother
she's a friend and she's a wife
And she's a sparrow when she's broken
but she's an eagle when she flies
Gentle as the sweet magnolia
strong as steel
her faith and pride
She's an everlasting shoulder
she's the leaning post of life
She hurts deep and when she weeps
she's just as fragile as a child
And she's a sparrow when she's broken
but she's an eagle when she flies
She's a sparrow when she's broken
but she's an eagle when she flies
Oh bless her Lord

I look at you and I see something special
I feel something special something that's rare
I you feel the same way if you're looking at me
I know that could be a love we could share
Won't you come and love with me shelter your love in my castle of dreams
We'll find in each other the things that we need won't you come and love with me
[ ac.guitar ]
We'll sing us a love song the songbirds would envy
A song that the angels would be proud to sing
We'll say with our hearts what no poet could capture
Say with our eyes what no artist could play
Won't you come and love with me shelter your love in my castle of dreams
We'll find in each other the love that we need won't you come and love with me

As night falls around us love's tender embrace replaces the sun's golden light
Then love show us beauty that only love can describe love you're so beautiful tonight
As you fill our hearts with tenderness and emotions inside
Lost in each other with the world closed outside
Oh this must be like heaven it's heaven to you and I love you're so beautiful tonight
Your nearness in the silence your rapid heartbeat
Your face touching mine then you whisper on my cheek
I'll love you till the stars in the heavens lose their lights
Oh love you're so beautiful tonight
As you fill our hearts...

I can see it on your face
It's over it's all over it's all over me and you
Love came down like the rains from heaven
Love's all over us dripping like the morning dew
We can't hide it anymore you can't hide real love
When it's all over all over me and you
And it's wonderful to know it's all over
Love sweet love it's all over me and you
Once we worried what folks would think if they only knew
Just how much love there was between me and you
Oh but it's no secret anymore it's all out in plain view
And love's all over us love's all over me and you

Of all the roads I've traveled and all the sights I've seen
The most amazing thing is the power of our dreams
And anything is possible for those who can believe
Just get your heart to rearrange its priorities
For us to make love work we got to try just a little bit harder
For love to work we gotta hold on
A human heart is just too precious to spend it feeling hurt
Let's start to take the chance to make love work
It takes faith in one another to see things eye to eye
And it's hard to trust but you know it's worth to try
There's a candle in my window and whenever you feel blue
You can bet your bottom dollar I'll be there for you
For us to make love work...
Oh I do believe in miracles but I know they won't come easy
So why don't we give destiny a helping hand

Well I met a boy from Grassy Branch fine as he can be
I met him at the big barn dance and he took a shine to me
Sky-blue eyes a big wide smile and tall as a sycamore tree
He's real smart with a real big heart and he's gonna marry me
He's gonna marry me and we're gonna go to town
We're gonna buy a real good car and we're gonna drive around
We'll hold hands and touch and hug he talks so sweet to me
Cause he knows a lot about love and stuff and he's gonna marry me
[ mandolin - fiddle ]
His mama don't like me one little bit but you know I don't care
Let her pitch her hissy-fit cause I ain't a marryin' her
He's always been a mama's boy it's just plain jealousy
She's as mad as an old wet hen cause he's gonna marry me
Oh he's gonna marry me and he's gonna buy me a ring
We're gonna be so free cut mama's aprin strings
He's gonna build me a pretty little house have a pretty little made-for-three
Cause he done kiss me on the mouth and he's gonna marry me
Yeah he's gonna marry me he's gonna buy me a ring

Mendy is sixteen and uncontrolable Mendy is only a child
Mendy is in with the in-crowd Mendy is ever so wild
Mendy's hair hangs straight and long Mendy feels this is a must
Mini skirts and many friends and many horrors for us
Mendy finds a plenty to do but Mendy never sleeps
Mendy slips out of the house in the evening when the sun is sinking
Mendy is out with the in-crowd Mendy is smoking and drinking
There's a different shine in Mendy's eyes
And the color is gone from her cheeks
Mendy is a swinger but Mendy never sleeps
Mendy never sleeps and Mendy is growing weak
Mendy lies lifeless and limped are her eyes

Oh the monkey's had a better tale than you
Compare to yours all their tales sound so true
The way you're actin' seems to me at all the monkey should go free
You're the one that should be locked up in the Zoo
When I married you I thought you were a man
But you're the biggest ape that's living in this land
I'd like to run you up a tree for the way you lie to me
Your swingin' round is gettin' out of hand
Oh the monkey's had...
Every monkey has its day so go ahead and play
Make your plans and tell your lies and stick to them
But from now on I remind you can wag your tail behind you
Cause you finally got yourself out on a limb
[ banjo ]
Every monkey has its day...
Oh the monkey's had a better tale than you

R. SANDMAN
With Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt
Writer Pat Ballard
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream Make him the cutest that I've ever seen Give
him two lips like roses and clover Then tell him that his lonesome nights are
over Sandman, I'm so alone Don't have nobody to call my own Please turn on your
magic brean Mister Sandman, bring me a dream Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over Mister Sandman, bring me a
dream Give him a pair of eyes with a come hither gleam Give him a lonely heart
like Pagliacci And lots of wavy hair like Liberace Mister Sandman, someone to
hold Would be so peachy before we're too old Sp please turn on yor magic beam
Mister Sandman, bring us Please, please, please Mister Sandman, bring us a
dream Written by : Pat Ballard From the album : Evangeline Label : Warner Bros
Records 7599 56880-2 (1981)

(Dolly Parton)
When your eyes meet mine, my heart beats out of time
And I burn with desire through and through
I can't help myself, I can see no one else
'Cause my eyes can only see you
My eyes can only see you
My eyes can only see you
Your face is always in view
Oh, and my eyes can only see you
I want you so much and I long for your touch
And your eyes tell me you want me too
Oh, it may not be right, but I'm too weak to fight
And my eyes can only see you
My eyes can only see you
My eyes can only see you
Your face is always in view
And my eyes can only see you
And my eyes can only see you

To be with you is what I want more than anything
But I must share my life with the one who wears my ring
And there are tiny places I look into each night
I love you but my hands are tied
I know how much they need you and dear I understand
I know you'll never leave them cause you're not that kind of man
But I can't control my feelings though heaven knows I tried
And I love you but my hands are tied
My hands are tied and I can't break the ties that bind
I love you more than life but you never will be mine
I know how much you want me I can see it in your eyes
And I love you but my hands are tied
[ steel ]
My hands are tied and I can't break the ties that bind...

Chorus:
I've got a never ending love for you
From now on, that's all I want to do
From the first time we met I knew
I'd have a never ending love for you
After all this time of being alone
We can love one another
Feel for each other
From now on
Feel so good I can hardly stand it

(Porter Wagoner)
He walks in my mind like a shadow
Someone speaks his name and he appears
I can see his face in total darkness
Oh, he's everywhere
He left a memory that lives with me
A memory of how it used to be
And I remember all the things we used to share
Oh, he's everywhere
He waits in the corners of my mind
And in the stillness of the night, he walks around
Sometimes his memory's so real I think he's really there
Oh, he's everywhere
He left a memory that lives with me
A memory of how it used to be
I remember all the things we used to share
Oh, he's everywhere

"On the wings of a snow white dove
He sends his pure sweet love
A sign from abouve- a sign from above
On the wings of a dove.
When troubles surround us, When evils come
The body grows weak, The spirit grows numb
When these things beset us, He doesn't forget us
He sends down His love
On the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove
When Noah had drifted On the flood many days
He searched for land In various ways
Troubles, he had some, But wasn't forgotten
He sent him His love
On the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove
When Jesus went down To the river that day
He was baptized In the usual way
And when it was done, God blessed his son
He sent him his love
On the wings of dove
On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove

Once more to be with you dear
Just for tonight to hold you tight
Once more I'd give a fortune
If I could see you once more
Forget the past this hurt can't last
So I don't want it to keep us apart
Your love I need say you'll love me
And say you'll give me all of your heart
Once more to be with you dear...
[ steel ]

Once upon a memory
I kissed lips as sweet as honey
And lived in Heaven with an angel
For a little while
I knew love sweet and tender
In a world of perfect splendor
Once upon a memory
Before he said goodbye
Once upon a memory
In Never-Neverland
I had a love I know I'll
Never ever have again
A love like those
You read in fairy tales
Filled with joy and laughter
Oh, but he ended it
And it broke my heart
And I've cried forever-after
Once upon a memory
I knew love beyond compare
Oh, then his sweet lips
Lost their sweetness
And all that Heaven in his eyes
Turned into a cold and distant stare
Gone is the love, sweet and tender
A world of heartache knows no splendor
Oh, but once, once upon a memory
I knew love beyond compare
Yes, once upon a memory
In Never-Neverland
I had a love I know I'll
Never ever have again
A love like those
You read in fairy tales
Filled with joy and laughter
But he ended it
And it broke my heart
And I've cried forever-after
Oh, but once, once upon a memory
I knew love beyond compare

(Annie McLoone)
I just came by to let you know
I'll never ever let you go, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
And if you ever, ever stray
I know that that will be the day
That I die, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
Ooo-eee, ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my love
I've been around the world a bit
But you're the best thing I've seen yet, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
And if you want to take me on
We might be at it until dawn, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
Ooo-eee, ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my love
Hey baby
You see where I've been and you know where I'm going
Oh come on boy
My heart's on my sleeve and my love is showing
And if you stay around
I'm never ever gonna let you down, oh my, oh my
Ooo-eee my love
Ooo-eee, ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my baby
Ooo-eee my love

Randy in your eyes I see the promise of a future
The promise of love like I have never known
Randy cradled in your arms I feel like I'm in heaven
And heaven knows I needed someone like you for so long
So Randy take me with you for that's where I want to be
Teach me how to fly on these new wings you've given me
Randy let me show you what your love has meant to me
Randy let me be the only one you have and need
Randy you had given me reason to live again reason to love again and reason to
smile
Randy you had given me new inspiration new dreams to dream and the reason to try

Roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms
Lay around the shack 'til the mail comes back
And I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
I ain't gonna work on the railroad
I ain't gonna work on the farm
Lay down the shack 'til the mail train comes back
And I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
Now where were you last Friday night
While I was lying in jail
Walking the streets with another man
Wouldn't even go my bail
I know you parents don't like me
They drove me away from your door
If I had my life to live over

Run that by me one more time to make sure that I heard you right
I hope you don't expect me to believe that line
I might be crazy but I ain't dumb and I know a lie when I hear one
Would you run that by me one more time
Well you're late again I see what's your excuse this time
Don't try to kiss and make up when you smell so strong from wine
Well I'm not late the clock is wrong you need to wind Big Ben
Honey that's not wine you smell that's aftershave for men
Would you run that by me one more time
Run that by me one more time...
[ steel ]
What happened to the money I gave you to pay the rent
The rent is overdue and we ain't got one red cent
Well I put it in the cookie jar that day you brought it home
One day when I come back from town
I'll be dogged if that money wasn't gone
Ha ha would you run that by me one more time
Run that by me one more time...
You keep drinkin' that aftershave it's gonna kill you if I'm lucky
You spent that money didn't you
I didn't spend it I oughta box your jaws
Oh you'd hit your mom before you hit me
Would you run that by me one more time run that by me one more time
I don't want to run that by you one more time

(Though I'm only second best you're still first with me)
I tried to make you love me I've done everything I could
I thought if I tried long enough maybe someday that you would
But there was someone else before me and it's her you're lovin' still
And I know no matter what I'd do I'm only second best
Only second best that's all I will ever be
Even though I'm second best you're still first with me
And I'll be loving you when they fall my hand I guess
I love you even though I know I'm only second best
I know you've tried to love me and I'd hope you would in time
I know that when you're holding me it's her that's on your mind
Now I know you can't get over her but I love you nonless
But it makes no difference what I'd do I'm only second best
Only second best...

There are stars in the southern sky southward as you go
There is moonlight and moss in the trees down the seven bridges road
I have loved you like a baby like some lonesome child
I have loved you in a tame way and I have loved you wild
Sometimes there is a part of me has to turn from here and go
Running like a child from these warm stars down the seven bridges road
[ dobro - fiddle ]
There are stars in the southern sky and if ever you decide you should go
There is a taste of time sweet as honey down the seven bridges road
There are stars in the southern sky southward as you go
There is moonlight and moss in the trees down the seven bridges road

I love you so much I can't let you go
And sometimes I believe you love me
But somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a door without any key
Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you
[ steel ]
Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a love I can't understand
It's there for a while then it fades like a smile
And I'm left in the middle again

We don't take away one happy moment
We won't take away any of the new
We'll do anything to make each other happy
Love is give and take but we don't take away
I never thought that love could make you feel so happy
I thought I'd found love once but I wasn't even close not even close
Well you make me wanna call you sweet names at the waking of each day
For each day I love you more and we won't ever take away
We don't take away one happy moment...

James:
Just an ordinary day,
Started out the same old way.
Then I looked into your eyes and knew
Today would be,
A first for me
The day I fall in love
Dolly:
On the day I fall in love,
The sky will be a perfect blue.
And I'll give my heart forever more
To someone who,
Is just like you.
The day I fall in love
Both:
CHORUS
People all say,
Love is wondeful.
That the bells will ring,
Birds will sing
And skies will open.
I wonder where's that great big symphony.
Roll over Beethoven,
Won't you play with me?
And I'll never to be true
To anyone
(James):Unless its you
(Dolly): Unless its you
The day I fall inlove.
People all say love is wonderful
That bells will ring,
Birds will sing,
And skies will open.
I wonder wheres that great big symphony
(James): I'll be your Beethoven
(Dolly): Roll over, Beethoven
(James): Come and play with me
BOTH:
Just an ordinary day,
Started out the same old way.
Then I looked into your eyes and knew
Today would be
(Dolly): A first for me
(James):A first for me
The day I fall in love.
James: I know you'll be there
Dolly: Oh oh..
Both: The day I fall in love

I've had to think up a way to survive
Since you said it's over told me goodbye
I just can't make it one day without you
Unless I pretend that the opposite's true
Rivers flow backwards valleys are high
Mountains are level truth is a lie
I'm perfectly fine and I don't miss you
The sky is green and the grass is blue
[ fiddle - dobro ]
How much can a heart and a troubled mind take
Where is that fine line before it all breaks
Can one end their sorrow just cross over it
And into that realm of insanitive bliss
There's snow in the tropics there's ice on the sun
It's hot in the Arctic and crying is fun
And I'm happy now and I'm glad we're through
And the sky is green and the grass is blue
And the rivers flow backwards and my tears are dry
Swans hate the water and eagles can't fly
But I'm alright now now that I'm over you
And the sky is green and the grass is blue

Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Pretending that I'm doing well
My need is such I pretend too much
I'm lonely but no one can tell
Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I've played the game but to my real shame
You've left me to dream all alone
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
Oh yes I'm the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearin' my heart like a crown
Pretending that you抮e still around
Too real is the feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
Oh yes I'm the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearin' this old heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around
But I know what I am

Dawn is slowly breaking
Our friends have all gone home
You and I are waiting
For Santa Clause to come
There's a present by the tree
Stockings on the wall
And knowing you're in love with me
Is the greatest gift of all
The fire is slowly fading
Chill is in the air
All the gifts are waiting
For children everywhere
Throught the window I can see
Snow begin to fall
Knowing you're in love with me
Is the greatest gift of all
Just before I go to sleep
I hear a church bell ring
Merry Christmas everyone
Is the song it sings
So I say a silent prayer
For creatures great and small
Peace on Earth, good will to men
Is the greatest gift of all
Peace on Earth, good will to men

Sweet, sweet were the lips that kissed me
Warm, warm were the arms that held me
Sweet, sweet were the lips, yeah
Warm, warm were the arms
But so, so filled with the love you gave me
Wet, wet were the tears on my face
Long, long were the hours I cried them
Wet, wet were the tears, yeah
Long, long were the hours
But so, so filled with the love you gave me
My friends tried to tell me
That mis'ry would a-happen to me
But back in school I didn't believe
That misery and pain a-would-a ever get to me, oh
Since, since you've been gone, gone away
I cry, cry lonely teardrops night and day
Since, since you've been gone, yeah
I cry, I cry lonely teardrops
All so, so filled with the love you gave me
Sweet, sweet were the lips that kissed me
Warm, warm were the arms that held me...

These old bones will tell your story these old bones will never lie
These old bones will tell you surely what you can't see with your eye
These old bones I shake and rattle these old bones I toss and roll
And it's all in where they scatter tells you what the future holds
Oh she lived up on the mountain eleven miles or so from town
With a one-eyed cat named Wink a Billy goat and a blue tick hound
Her graying hair was braided and wrapped around her head
And her dress was long and faded and her home a rusty shed
In a little pouch of burlap tied with a piece of twine
There were bones all shapes and sizes gathered through the course of time
She'd throw them out before you she swore that she could see
The present past and future she could ready your destiny
Everybody knew about her came to get their fortune read
Concerning health and wealth and power who to love and when to wed
Well I just like helpin' people I'm just glad that I can help
Why I know everybody's secrets but I keep it to myself ha ha ha
These old bones will tell your story...
Some called her witchy woman some said she was insane
Some said she was a prophet still everybody came
Just because a body's different well that don't make 'em mad
Well they've crucified a many for the special gifts they've had
I had often heard about her dreamed about her now and then
For I too was clairvoyant came about when I was ten
I was fascinated with her and the things I'd heard about
And I knew some day I'd meet her and one day it came about
Well I know'd that you's a comin' I could feel it in my bones
These old bones have also told me that I won't be here for long
Did you know that you'd adopted did you know you once twas mine
But the county took you from me said I wasn't right in mind
But I just know'd I had to see you fore these bones was laid to rest
So I conjured up a message ha ha it must've worked I guess
This gift runs in the family I know you also know
And I passed this gift on to you these old bones they're just for show
These old bones will tell your story these old bones will never lie
These old bones will tell you surely how you'll live and when you'll die
These old bones I shake and rattle these old bones I toss and roll
And it's all in where they scatter tells you what the future holds
I held her hand while she was dyin' and with the funeral through
I headed on back up the mountain for Billy Wink and Blue
And that little pouch of burlap with those bones so worn and old
She gave me somethin' special now every time I throw
These old bones will tell your story...
Now I can't tell you what you want to hear I just tell you what I see
It's these old bones a talkin' blame it on them don't pack it on me
It's just like that time that there boy died up at the sawmill
Well I know'd who done it but I never said
And I know'd when somebody is a cheatin'
Or when somebody's baby was gonna be born dead
But unless somebody just plain out and asked me
Well I just figured there ain't no point goin' around actin' like you know
Everything just cause you might ha ha ha
Ah you know girl I want you to take these bones
Cause I don't want no young'un of mine a goin' around unprepared

The road of love is steep it's a hard climb all the way
To stay in love we must keep working at it every day
We have our ups and downs but we take it with a grin
Cause we've promised to stick together through thick and
thin
We don't always see eye to eye and we don't always agree
But every day we both try to make each other happy
And if we have a quarrel we'll just kiss and try again
Cause we've promised to stick together through thick and
thin
We've promised to stick together that's what we're gonna
We won't let our love grow old we're gonna keep it new
Hard times may hit us maybe just around the bend
But we've promised to stick together through thick and

Carroll County's pointed out as kinda square
The biggest thing that happens is a county fair
And I guess that's why it seemes like such a big event
What we all call the Carroll County accident
The wreck was on the highway just inside the line
Walter Browning lost his life and for a time
It seemed that Mary Ellen Jones would surely die
But she lived long enough for her to testify
Now Walter Browning was a happy married man
And he wore a golden wedding ring upom his hand
But it was gone nobody knew just where it went
He'd lost it in the Carroll County accident
Mary Ellen testified he flagged her down
Said he was sick and could she drive him into town
And no one even doubted what she said was true
Cause she was well respected in the county too
Now I went down to see the wreck like all the rest
The bloody seats the broken glass the tangled mess
But I found something no one else had even seen
Behind ther dash in Mary's crumpled up machine
A little matchbox circled by a rubber band
And inside the ring from Walter Browning's hand
It took a while to figure out just what it meant
The truth about the Carroll County accident
By dark of night I dropped the ring into a well
And I took a sacred oath that I would never tell
The secred of the Carroll County accident
Cause the county ordered dad a marble monument

I'm to the point where it don't add up
I can't say I've come this far with my guitar on pure
dumb luck
That's not to say I know it all
Cause everytime I get too high up on my horse I fall
Cause I've got
Somethin' lifting me up
Somethin' holding me down
Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the
ground
I've got all I need
Jesus and gravity
But I'm as bad as anyone
Taking all these blessings in my life for granted one
by one
When I start to thinkin' it's all me
Well somethin' comes along and knocks me right back on
my knees
And I've got...
Somethin' lifting me up
Somethin' holding me down
Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the
ground
I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity
He's my friend
He's my light
He's my wings
He's my flight
I've got somethin' lifting me up
Somethin' holding me down
Somethin' to give me wings and
Somethin' to keep my feet on the ground
I've got all I'm gonna need
I got Jesus, I got Jesus,
I got somethin' lifting me up
Somethin' holding me down
Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the
ground
I've got all I'll ever need
Cause I got Jesus and gravity
I got somethin' lifting me up
Somethin' holding me down
Somethin' to give me wings and keep my feet on the
ground
I've got all I'll need
Cause I've got Jesus and gravity
Jesus, I've got Jesus, I've got Jesus
He's my everything
He lifts me up
He gives me wings
He gives me hope
And He gives me strength
And that's all I'll ever need
As long as He keeps lifting me up
He is my life
He is my God
He is my wings
He is my flight
Lift me
I've got Jesus, I've got Jesus

Today you told me that you'd found another
And you took off your golden wedding band
The one you vowed you'd wear until death do us part
When I kissed it and placed it on your hand
A read will hang upon your door tomorrow
Of the little house that we once called our home
And friends will stop and hang their heads in sorrow
To pay the last respects to one gone on
Tonight I lay me down to sleep forever with this small empty bottle and broken heart
I keep the vow I made I won't forsake it I promised to death do us part
Will you bring your new love to the chapel
To look upon the one that you betrayed
Will you bring me pretty flowers like you used to
And replace them in my hands where I lay
Will you cry and think of happy mem'ries that we shared together at the start

Take my hand and run with me out of the past called yesterday
And walk with me into the future of tomorrow
Yesterday must be forgotten no looking back no matter what
There's nothing there but mem'ries that bring sorrow
Yesterday is gone gone but tomorrow is forever
No more crying tears leave tracks and mem'ries find their way back
Tomorrow's waking let's journey there together
Yesterday is gone gone gone but tomorrow is forever
I care not for yesterday I love you as you are today
Yesterday just helped to pass the time while waiting
We must forget the passing time my love for you is the real kind
The kind that won't hurt you no never
Yesterday is gone gone gone but tomorrow is forever

We can't always both be right
We sometimes disagree
But you've got the right to speak your mind
An' it's the same with me
When the anger's at an end
And you want inside my arms again
All you have to do to make it right is just
Chorus:
Touch your woman
Touch your woman
Everything's gonna be alright
Touch your woman
Touch your woman
Let me know, let me know everything's alright
There are times when I should be strong
When I'm awfully weak
When the sudden blows of life have brought me to my knees
Woman needs a helpin' hand
Needs someone to understand
Needs the man she loves to help her stand, so
Repeat Chorus
And when the busy day is done
You lay by my side
You know exactly what it takes to keep me satisfied
You know exactly what I need and I always go to sleep in peace

I used to think maybe you loved me now baby I'm sure
And I just can't wait till the day when you knock on my door
Now every time I go to the mailbox I gotta hold myself down
'Cause I just can't wait till you write me you're coming around
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
And the time feels good the time feels good
I used to think maybe you loved me now I know that it's true
But I don't want to spend my whole life just a waitin' for you
Now I don't want you back for the weekend or just for a day, no, no
Baby I just want you back and I want you to stay
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
And it's time to feel good
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
And it's time to feel good
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
And it's time to feel good
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh
I'm walking on sunshine, oh oh

I love you, I love you
My heart seems to whisper
But my lips cannot form those words
I know my heart
Is calling out to you
In a voice you've already heard
Does your heart feel as if
It could burst any second
Is it racing, will not slow up
Do you just want to be
With me endlessly
Well I'm thinking
We might be in love
We might be in love
The best I can tell
I thinkin' thoughts
That I've never pondered
And I'm feeling like I've never felt
It's like I drink
From some magic posion
Sipping from your loving cup
Intoxicated, infatuated
I'm thinking we might be in love
We might be in love
What else could it be
These feelings of wonder
Passion and romance
Excitement and pure ectasy
We might be in love
And it might be forever
I think there's a future for us
If you just want to be
In and all over me
It might be, we might be in love
I promise for keeps
If you're feeling like me
Then it might be
We might be in love
I dare say

We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain moor and mountain following yonder star
Born a king on Bethleem´s plain, gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign
Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light
Frankincense and moor have I, my gift of love and sacrifice
Prayer and praysing all men raising worshiping God most high
Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading still proceeding guide us ti Thy perfect light
We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar,we three kings

We'll get ahead somedays we'll get ahead someday
If the sun comes up and my wife cuts down we'll get ahead
someday
Well I get up early work hard all day listen to the
troubles of my friends
But I don't realize till I get home whan an awful shape
we're in
The car's wore out kids need shoes got a bill from a
doctor today
The landlord said you'll get out tomorrow if you don't
get me some pay
We'll get ahead someday...
The paper says there's a sale downtown I gotta have some
money today
Well there's things at home that's never been used you
bought last bargain day
Well you go out one Saturday night just spend too much
money on wine
Well I work hard all week long and I gotta have a little
fun sometimes
We'll get ahead someday...
If the sun comes up and my wife cuts down we'll get ahead

(Blaise Tosti)
Love's a war we all survive, a never ending compromise
We always seem to say we're through, just to say tomorrow
Babe, I'm still in love with you
Every now and then we fight
So very sure we're both right
Saying things we never mean
Just to take them back tomorrow
And admit how wrong we've been
We're through forever 'til tomorrow
That's all we really seem to say
We can't go on with all this sorrow
We've got to find a better way
Many times we would fight and I would leave you
Then I'd find, just how much I really need you, and love you
Oh, oh, candle light, a glass of wine
Can bring back vision to the blind
Making love is sweet revenge
And when the battle's over
We're back in love, and we both win
We're through forever 'til tomorrow
That's all we really seem to say
From here, where is our love to go
And from us, what is left to say
Hey, hey, we're through forever 'til tomorrow
We're through forever 'til tomorrow
We're through forever 'til tomorrow
We're through forever 'til tomorrow

With great anticipation he waited at the door
His only son was due from overseas
For months now he'd been waitin' since he'd gone off to war
And his eyes were filled with tears of great relief
Welcome home, son
His loving arms held open and his heart so full of love
Welcome home, son
I've been prayin' and been hopin' and I never did give up
I knew that you'd return to me
The place where you were meant to be
Rest now, for you've been gone too long.
I hear him say as they embrace
"I've waited so long for this day
My son, my very own... Welcome home."
But a dreary rain was falling while another soldier fell
And a mother wakes up crying in the night
She thought she'd heard him calling in that moment she could tell
Her only son had passed into the light
Welcome home, son
His loving arems held open and his heart so full of love
Welcome home, son
As Jesus stood there glowing, their hands reached out and touched
I knew that you'd return to me
The place that you were meant to be
Rest now, for you've been gone too long
As they embraced I heard him say
"I've waited so long for this day
My son, my very own... Welcome home."
Now I think of all the families that have lost a darling one
And I think how Jesus died for all our sins
And I think how much God loved us to send his only son
To live and die, and then to live again
Welcome home son
I hear God saying when they nailed Christ to the cross that day
Welcome home son
And when he sent his angels to roll that stone away
I knew that you'd return to me
The place where you were meant to be
Rest now, for you've been gone too long
I hear God say as they embrace
"I've waited so long for this day
Well done my faithful son... Welcome home."
Welcome home!
I hope to hear God saying when it's my time to go!
Welcome home!
While the angel band is playing and God comes to claim my soul!
The angels will be singing and joybells will be ringing!
Rejoicing! I'll shout and sing along!
When there are no more wars to fight
And we're all children of the light
When the father and the son say
"Welcome home!"

Oh look at you boy, look at them jeans
Cutest little buttfull I've ever seen
I'd like to find you under my tree
Whatcha tryin' to do to me, huh?
Hey look at them boots, look at that hat
You can get in big trouble lookin' like that
Flirtin' like mad, talkin' that trash
You could make a good girl go bad real fast
Chorus:
Whatcha tryin' to do
Whatcha tryin' to do
Whatcha tryin' to do anyhow
I ain't made of steel but if looks could kill
Well I'd 've been dead by now
Tell me whatcha tryin to do to me
Look at that smile, look at them eyes
All lit up like Christmas lights
When you land on my roof tonight
Well here's what you better be
Well you'd better be fit, you'd better be prime
Cause I'm gonna ring your Christmas chime
When you climb down my chimney
Do whatcha you know only you can do to me
Repeat Chorus
I said ooh, what a thrill but if looks could kill
Well I'd 've been dead by now
Tell me whatcha tryin' to do
Whatcha tryin' to do

When I sing for him oh praise God's holy name I can feel his presence in my soul
When I sing for him oh blessed be his name how I rejoice within when I sing for him
As I sing a melody that he gave when I speak God's name in song or kneel to pray
Oh I have a special feeling deep within when I sing for him
When I sing for him in person hallelujah when I look to my new home hallelujah

Thumbing for a ride by the edge of the road
With a brown paper bag to hold my clothes
But tonight I'm going home where I belong
If the good lord's willing and the creek don't rise
And if my luck holds out, and I catch me a ride
When the sun goes down tomorrow, I should be home
This big city ain't no kind of place
For a country girl with a friendly face
If you smile people look at your funny, they take it wrong
They laugh at my talkin' and clothes I wear
They put me down and they call me square
But tonight I'm going home where I belong
Chorus:
I'm goin' back to the people I love
Back to the place that I dream of
It's true that there's no place like home sweet home
The one I want to see the most
Is the boy who begged me not to go
When the sun goes down tomorrow
Tag:

She stands before the mirror
Smiles at her reflection
Striking sexy poses in the glass
She paints her lips a brilliant red
Piles her hair high on her head
Struggles to replace a false eyelash
She powders up her face
Paints her cheeks to match her lips
She wears a dress cut low in the front
Fittin' tight around her hips
And there inside her room
She stands and gazes at herself
Where beauty lives in memory
She lives in fairy tales
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the fairest of them all
She sings as she goes waltzing' cross the floor
She keeps a candle burning
And she waits for his returning
When beauty lives in memory
It lives forevermore
She was a fairy princess once
And was by all adored
They say she was the fairest of them all
They called her Cinderella
And they say that every fella
Would gladly answer to her beck and call
So the story went
They tell of how this handsome prince
Stole her heart and wandered far away
He took her heart and took her mind
Now she has lost all track of time
Forty years has passed and still she waits singing
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the fairest of them all
She sings as she goes waltzing' cross the floor
She keeps a candle burning
And she waits for his returning
When beauty lives in memory
It lives forevermore
Meanwhile back inside her room
The shads are pulled it's half past noon
But in her mind why it's forty years ago
She recalls the beauty of their love
She remembers he was beautiful
And of course she always knew she was
And so the past unfolds
And all at once inside her mind
She sees him at the door
And as he's leading her away
She feels the room begin to sway
Where beauty lives in memory
She falls dead upon the floor
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the fairest of them all
She sings as she goes waltzing' cross the floor
She keeps a candle burning
And she waits for his returning
When beauty lives in memory

Why why why did you say goodbye why did you walk out on me
Cry cry cry I feel like I could die why did you go and leave me lonely
[ steel ]
What did I do what did I say to make you just walk out and leave me this way
Please come back and tell me what I did wrong
And I'll make it up to you if you'll just come back home
I'll try try try as each day goes by to make you glad that you came back to me
No more goodbyes and no more tears to cry every day I'll try to make you happy
[ steel ]

I wasn't looking for you when I found you I just turned and I saw you there
And I was so lonely and lost when I found you and I needed somebody to care
And it had been so long since I'd been happy or needed or wanted or loved
And now that I've found you let my arms around you oh love have mercy on us
Have mercy on us don't let it be wrong for there is nothing to live all alone
And now that you're mine may love treat us kind oh love have mercy on us
Oh what must we do with this love for each other is it wrong to love one so much
I want to be with you and oh how I miss you oh love have mercy on us

I'm comin' home, I've done my time
Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine
If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free
Then you'll know just what to do
If you still want me
If you still want me
Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do ya still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
Bus driver, please look for me
'cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see
I'm really still in prison
And my love, she holds the key
A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free
I wrote and told her please
Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do ya still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
Now the whole damned bus is cheerin'
And I can't believe I see
A hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree

Hello you said the day we met handing me a yellow rose
You asked me out and to your surprise and to mine I said I'd go
I thought it so romantic and I found you sweet and bold
Though we'd only met I still said yes to a single yellow rose
And for years to come you were the one to sleep with me at night
To laugh and talk and share my thoughts and hold me when I'd cry
And on every rare occasion and for no good reason to
A big bouquet or a single yellow rose was sent from you
Yellow roses the color of sunshine
You loved me at one time why did you have to go
Yellow roses are you sending your new love
My bright yellow rose buds I still love you so
I never see a yellow rose that I don't think of you
It's still my favorite flower though the yellow's turned to blue
The day you left my teardrops fell upon your farewell note
You said goodbye like you said hello with a single yellow rose
Yellow roses the color of sunshine...

You can't reach me anymore
You say I'm not the girl that you remember
You say that I hve changed so much and you can't seem to rach me
Well you destroyed everything I used to be before and you can't reach me anymore
I was looked up to you while you were looking down
It used to turn me off inside when you would turn me down
Now you want the love from me that you destroyed before
But you can't reach me anymore
Now you say you love me more than anything
I used to love you that way now I don't feel a thing
The love that once lived in my heart don't live there anymore
And you can't reach me anymore
I was looked up to you while you were looking down
It used to turn me off when you would turn me down
Love that once lived in my heart it don't live there anymore

Mhm to you I may never be more than a friend but you'll always be special to me
To you I may never be closer than I am but you'll always be special to me
Maybe I set my sights too high to be real
I may be wrong but love is strong and I can't hide how I feel
To you I may never be more closer than I am but you'll always be special to me
[ steel ]
Maybe I set my sights too high to be real
But love is strong I may be wrong and I can't hide how I feel

Darlin' you're the highlight of my life
You're the one that makes it all worth while
You're the one that taught me how to smile
Darlin' you're the highlight of my life
You're a part of every dream I dream
You're my love, my life, my everything
I'll never love another how could I
When darlin' you are the highlight of my life
Darlin' you're the highlight of my life
You're the one that makes it all worth while
You're the one that taught me how to smile
Darlin' you're the highlight of my life
You're the one I always think about
And you're the one I couldn't live without
And you've always been my guiding light
Darlin' you're the highlight of my life
Darlin' you're the highlight of my life
You're the one that makes it all worth while
You're the one that taught me how to smile
Darlin' you're the highlight of my life

A light shines from my window
I just can't sleep no more
Lord, it hurts so much to be alone
But the real men never do admit
That it's them that might be wrong
At least that's what he told me in his song
Chorus:
He rode all the way to Texas
On an old freight train
Didn't miss the girl he left behind
He rode all the way to Texas
Didn't shed a tear
He's lettin' you know that he's the movin' kind
The freedom that he sings about
I guess I'll never know
I just can't shake the guilt or kill the pain
But he lets me ride when the lights turns low
Get on board the radio and take a ride to Texas on his train

In the airport lounge he sat with his cane and derby hat
The grandest man that I had ever seen
Outside the heavy rains had grounded all the planes
So I asked him if he'd like some company
In my rhinestone studded suit and my cowgirl high heel boots
I must have been a sight for him to see
But he said pull up a chair as I fumbled with my hair
A more unlikely pair you'll never see
I was Mogan David wine he was Cheblis fifty-nine
But there we sat the cowgirl and the dandy
He was ski resorts in Aspen and summers in Paris
I was Grand Ole Opry Nashville Tennessee
The cowgirl and the dandy as different as could be
But it seemed so right that rainy night in Tennessee
Then somewhere in between his Harvey's Bristol cream
And the beer that I kept sippin' at his table
We somehow came together for a night of stormy wheater
Now there's a little bit of class in this old cowgirl
And there's a little bit of country in the dandy
The cowgirl and the dandy...

I can still see that lonesome road stretched out before me
The road that led me out of his life
I can still feel the tears he cried on my shoulder
The day that I told him good-bye
I never should'a left him
Never should'a gone
Oh what a crazy fool I've been
Chorus:
Will he be waiting for me
He will be, won't he
And will he take me back again
2nd Chorus:
He will be waiting for me
He will be, won't he
Or could it be his love for me has faded and has died
He will be waiting for me
He will be, won't he
Or will I find that this time
I'll be the one to cry
Shadows from the trees
Shade the path that I am walkin'
As I make my way back up that windy road again
The smell of mountain laurel fills the air with sweet perfume
My heart beats faster as I near my journey's end
I wonder if he missed me
Wonder if he wants me
I wonder does he love me still
Will he be waiting for me
He will be, won't he
Oh how I hope he will
Repeat 2nd Chorus Twice
Tag:
Cry, mmmm

It's just a little bitty pissant country place Ain't nothin' much to see No drinking allowed, we get a nice quiet crowd, plain as it can be It's just a piddly squatin' old time country place Ain't nothing to hide at all Just lots of good will and maybe one small thrill But there's nothing dirty going on Nothing dirty going on We get simple farmers, local business men Congress folks from Austin, young boys looking for sin Now we used to get a lot of rough necks, when the oil boom was high But pay day would get a little rowdy, thank God the field ran dry It's just a little bitty pissant country place, nothing much to see No drinking allowed, we get a nice quiet crowd, plain as it can be It's just a piddly squatin no time country place, nothing to hide at all Just lots of good will, and maybe one small thrill, but there's nothing dirty going on I don't hire no married girl, they're not on the ball They got homes and husbands, they're not stable at all You know they don't understand a thing about a proper business day Now what's the point in opening up the store if you give the goods away It's just a little bitty pissant country place, nothing much to see No drinking allowed, we get a nice quiet crowd, plain as it can be It's just a piddly squatin no time country place, nothing to hide at all Just lots of good will, and maybe one small thrill, but there's nothing dirty going on Keep your language clean girls, keep your bedrooms neat And don't hang around the town cafe and say hi on the street Mind you P's and Q's and manners, and you don't need no other tools Cause every girl that lives here knows my special no-no rules Yea every girl that lives here knows Miss Mona's no-no rules Ruby, Ray start em! Beds are not to be wallowed in That's the kind of thing that big fat lazy hogs do And it don't make money! Betrix! I won't tolerate no tying my telephone with other peoples business Eloise honey! And please don't show us no tattoos No hearts and flowers on your thigh It's downright tacky Brands for the cattle and that ain't what we're selling at Miss Mona's Do you catch my drift? I pay the food and the rent and the utilities You keep your mind on your work responsibilities Don't let your mouth overload your capabilities And we can get along Dawn! Any bad habits you come in with, get rid off right now Tatty Joe! I can't stand no chewing gum it looks just like a cow Lindy Lue! Any one taking sick leave for to make real sure their sick And every time you hear that bell... You better get here double quick And as for pimps Pimps are something you don't need To get your daily business done Are you listening good? Keep them leaches and blood suckers of the bathrobes And I know how to use a gun And nobody messes with my girls And any questions you might have about the way I run this place Don't grip and whine behind my back Just tell me face to face, I'm open-minded, say it all Then go upstairs and pack, the door's that way She pays the food and the rent and the utilities We keep our mind on our work responsibilities Don't let your mouth overload your capabilities And we can get along It's just a little bitty pissant country place, nothing much to see No drinking allowed, we get a nice quiet crowd, plain as it can be It's just a piddly squatin no time country place, nothing to hide at all Just lots of good will, and maybe one small thrill, but there's nothing dirty going on It's just a little bitty pissant country place, nothing much to see No drinking allowed, we get a nice quiet crowd, plain as it can be It's just a piddly squatin no time country place, nothing to hide at all Just lots of good will and maybe one small thrill Just lots of good will and maybe one small thrill Just lots of good will and maybe one small thrill But there's nothing dirty going on Nothing dirty going on

As gentle as soft breezes blowing as warm as the summer sunshine
As sweet as the dew on the roses was the love I used to call mine
Sweet memories keep on holding revealing the past in my mind
But my arms are no longer holding the love I used to call mine
Gone are the soft gentle breezes and gone is the warm summer sunshine
And gone like the dew on the roses is the love that I used to call mine
Sweet memories keep on holding revealing the past in my mind
Some other arms arms are now holding the love I used to call mine

Without you
The days come and go they mean nothing to me
Nothing means nothing without you
My eyes overflow till all I can see
Is a future I can't face without you
Without you without you it's not like before
How can I face life without you
The days are as dark as the nights anymore
And I am so lonely without you without you
Too many things to remind me of you
How could I forget about you
Oh how can I make it now that I've lost you
For I am so lost without you

Wouldn't it be fine if you could say you love me just one time
With a sober mind
Wouldn't that be fine now wouldn't that be fine
Wouldn't it be great if you could love me first
And let the bottle wait
Now wouldn't that be great now wouldn't that be great
Wouldn't it be great hey hey wouldn't that be great
Throw the old glass crutch away and watch it break
Wouldn't it be great hey hey wouldn't that be great
Lord it's for our sake wouldn't that be great
In the name of love what's the man so great keep thinking of
What a man he was
In the name of love in the name of love
Love went away when the sexy lace wouldn’t turn his face
The bottle took my place love went to waste
Wouldn't it be great hey hey wouldn't that be great...
Wouldn't it be good and I know you could if you just would
Wouldn't that be good and you know you should

Gimme some straight talk, straight talk -- and hold the sugar please
Straight talk, straight talk -- sounds plenty sweet to me
Don't talk to me in circles in some mumbo-jumbo jive
Gimme just straight talk, straight talk and we're gonna be alright
'Cause I like to know just where I stand, I don't like guessing games
And I hate a bunch of gibberish, so just spit it out real plain
Don't use big educated words from your BS Degree
Straight talk, straight talk -- don't try B.S.-ing me
Straight talk, straight talk -- turn loose and let it go
You can tell me anything -- just like on Oprah's show
Just tell me how you really feel, be on the up and up
With questions I can understand -- for answers you can trust
Pick up the 'phone, you're not alone -- we've all got something to say
So listen in and listen up -- we'll find a better way
With honesty and common sense, it's really hard to miss
Straight talk, straight talk -- just tellin' it like it is
Straight talk, straight talk -- there's nothing like the truth
Just tell me all your troubles -- pretend I'm Donahue
So don't be shy, 'cause we can talk -- you know you've got a friend
Call me, call me -- for simple straight talkin'
What's cookin', America?
Straight talk, Straight talk
Straight talk, Straight talk
So some on let's talk turkey, just straight and to the point
About passions, about problems, about noses out of joint
Now I want you all to know I care and I do understand
And hey, thanks for lending me and ear out there in radioland
Give me some straight talk, straight talk -- don't sugar coat it please
Straight talk, straight talk -- sounds sweet enough to me
But don't talk to me in circles, in your mumbo-jumbo jive
Straight talk, straight talk -- and we're gonna be alright
Straight talk, straight talk -- makes plenty sense to me
Don't talk to me in circles, in your mumbo-jumbo jive
Gimme just straight talk, straight talk -- and we're gonna be alright

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