(Hank Williams)
Your cheatin' heart
Will make you weep
You'll cry and cry
And try to sleep.
But sleep won't come
The whole night through
Your cheatin' heart
Will tell on you.
When tears come down
Like fallin' rain
You'll toss around
And call my name.
You'll walk the floor
The way I do
Your cheatin' heart
Will tell on you.
--- Instrumental ---
Your cheatin' heart
Will pine someday
And crave the love
You threw away.
The time will come
When you'll be blue
Your cheatin' heart
Will tell on you.
When tears come down
Like fallin' rain
You'll toss around
And call my name.
You'll walk the floor
The way I do
Your cheatin' heart
Is gonna tell on you...
(Lonnie Glosson)
Oh, I believe the time is coming when the Lord will come again
I believe the end is closer every day
Let's be ready for the judgement when we look upon his face
For he tells us in his word to watch and pray.
We are living, surely living in the days he speaks about
I believe the end is near in every door
So let's be ready for his coming let us meet him with a shout
And believe today in Matthew twenty-four.
--- Instrumental ---
While upon the Mount of Olives his disciples came to him
Saying tell us when these things are going to be
Jesus answered be ye watching let each one be free from sin
And take heed no man shall ever you deceive.
We are living, surely living in the days he speaks about
I believe the end is near in every door
So let's be ready for his coming let us meet him with a shout
And believe today in Matthew twenty-four.
--- Instrumental ---
We are living, surely living in the days he speaks about
I believe the end is near in every door
So let's be ready for his coming let us meet him with a shout
And believe today in Matthew twenty-four...
I'm going home to magic valley where hay turns into rose
I'm going home to magic valley leaving for my home above
Now don't you cry because I'm leaving for you see I've had my day
I've led the life that's not for grieving so rejoice with me and pray
For I hear my Lord telling me put down that heavy load
You'll reach your gold now follow me come on up the golden road
(Earl Montgomery - Carl Montgomery - Betty Tate)
Well, here we are again, tonight alone, just us two
Where the lights are dim and true love is coming through.
There's no one else in this whole world as far as we're concerned
We built ourselves a fire so let it burn.
When you look at me like you do right now I go to pieces
Because I know what's on your mind it's just me
You've got that love-me-look in your eyes
Like you've had so many time and how
Loving you could never be better than it is right now.
Tomorrow night we'll meet again to once more fan the flame
'Cause loving you the way I do stays the same
This love of ours is just as strong as any vow could be
And love could never be better for you and me.
When you look at me like you do right now I go to pieces
Because I know what's on your mind it's just me
You've got that love-me-look in your eyes
Like you've had so many time and how
Loving you could never be better than it is right now.
Loving you could never be better than it is right now...
(Doug Kershaw)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
At first mom and pap called their little boy Ned
They raised him on the banks of the river bed
A houseboat tied to a big tall tree
A home for my papa and my mama and me.
The clock strikes three papa jumps to his feet
Already mama's cookin' papa somethin' to eat
At half past papa he's a ready to go
He jumps in his piro headed down the bayou.
He's got fishin' lines strung across the Louisiana River
Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat
He set crops in the swamp catchin' everythin' he can
Gotta make a livin' he's a Louisiana man.
Gotta make a livin' he's a Louisiana man.
Muskart hides a hangin' by the dozen
Even got a lady make a muskart's cousin
Pile of hide drying in the hot hot sun
Tomorrow papa's gonna turn them into mon.
--- Instrumental ---
They call mama Rita and my daddy Jack
A little baby brother on the floor that's Mac
Frank and Lynn are the family twins
Big brother Ed's on the bayou fishin'.
On the river float papa's great big boat
That's how my papa goes into town
He takes every bit of the night and day
Then even reach the place where the people stay.
I can hardly wait till tomorrow comes around
That's the day my papa takes his fure to town
Papa promised me that I could go
Even let me see a cowboy show.
I saw the cowboys and Indians for the first time then
I told my papa gotta go again
Papa said son we got the lines to run
We'll come back again there's work to be done.
--- Instrumental ---
He's got fishin' lines strung across the Louisiana River
Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat
He set crops in the swamp catchin' everythin' he can
Gotta make a livin' he's a Louisiana man.
Gotta make a livin' he's a Louisiana man.
Gotta make a livin' he's a Louisiana man.
Gotta make a livin' he's a Louisiana man...
I was looking back to see if you were looking back to see
If I was looking back to see if you were looking back at me
You were cute as you could be standin' looking back at me
And it was plain to see that I'd enjoy your company
One Sunday afternoon as I was riding down the street
I met a cute little girl all dressed up so sweet
And the way that she was stacked I wish I'd've had a Cadillac
For who would notice me just drivin' this model T
I was looking back to see...
Listen baby now it's okay with me
Cause in your model T you're as cute as you can be
If you'll take me for a ride I will set close by your side
And I will guarantee we'll have fun man alive
I was looking back to see...
Oh me oh me oh gee oh gee
Perhaps you'd notice me if I wadn't drivin' this model T
Long as we're dreaming like this wonderful
Filled with true love and warm sunshine
Each way we look we see rainbow
My heart is yours and yours is mine
Each way we turn we turn to happiness
In a world where we don't stand alone
Long as we're dreaming we don't realize
When we wake up love will be gone
Long as we're dreaming birds are singing
Beside us there the grass is green
Each way we look we see ending
They know our love is pure and clean
Each way we turn we see a baby
In years to come he'll soon be grown
Long as we're dreaming we don't realize
When you said you were leaving tomorrow that today was our last day
I said there would be no sorrow then I'd laugh when you walked away
But a little bitty tear let me down spoiled my act as a clown
I had it made up not to make a frown oh but a little bitty tear let me down
I said I would laugh when you left me full of funny as you went out the door
That I'd have another was a waiting yes to wave goodbye as you go
But a little bitty tear let me down...
Everything went like I planned it and I really put on quite a show
And in my heart I felt I could stand it till you walked with your grip through the door
And a little bitty tear let me down...
I've got a sad, sad story friends, that I I don't like to tell
I had a home and family, when they locked me in this cell
I've been in here eighteen years that's a long time I know
But time don't mean a thing to me 'cause I've got life to go.
I went one night where the lights were bright to see what I could see
I met up with an old friend there, who's thought the world of me
He brought me drinks and he took me to every honky tonk in town
But words were said and now he's dead, I just had to bring him down.
It has been a long time now since I've heard from my wife
I guess I'd be there with her yet if I hadn't used the knife
I'll bet that little girl of mine don't realize or know
Her daddy's been here eighteen years and still got life to go.
I'll bet there's not one man outside that's spent this long in jail
I'll be here in this prison till my body's just a shell
I can't be free to go and see the ones that I love so
Yes, I've been in here eighteen years I've still got life to go.
Yes, I've still got life to go.
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms...
Well I guess I been hanging around too long
It's just about time I was moving along
I'm a gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
Don't you worry and don't you moan
It's just about time I was moving along
I'm a gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I'm gonna leave this sinful world before the dawning
And don't you worry and don't you moan
It's just about time I was moving on
Just before you carry me away
Don't you bury me deep cause I ain't gonna stay
I'm a gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
Just a little bit of dirt and a little bit of gravel
Don't you weigh me down cause you know I gotta travel
I'm a gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
(Johnny Wright - Jack Anglin - Clyde Baum)
Just when I needed you, you left and went away,
You made my life so blue both night and day,
You left me here behind, with a troubled, worried mind,
So broken hearted too, just when I needed you.
Chorus:
I cried, I cried, I prayed, I tried
To forget you and never call your name,
What a shame, what a shame
You're the one that was to blame
You're the one that proved untrue,
Just when I needed you.
--- Instrumental ---
You said, it's best we part, and never love again,
And though it broke my heart, I won't complain,
You know I love you still, and dear, I always will,
Although you proved untrue, just when I needed you.
Chorus:
I cried, I cried, I prayed, and I tried
To forget you and never call your name,
What a shame, what a shame
You're the one that was to blame
You're the one that proved untrue,
Just when I needed you...
(George Jones - Hal Rugg)
--- Instrumental ---
(Hank Williams)
Goodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh, my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh, my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have good fun on the bayou.
Chorus:
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file' gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
--- Instrumental ---
Thibodeaux, Fontainbleau, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild, me oh, my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Chorus:
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file' gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou...
(George Jones - Johnny Mathis)
(Funny what a fool will do.)
Here am I without your arms again
Oh, how many times have you walked out and walked back in
And I cried just like a baby, after you
Oh, oh, It's funny what a fool will do.
Here am I with empty arms, again
Counting all the times that you walked out and walked back in
Still my heart goes right on wanting you
Oh, oh, It's funny what a fool will do.
Is you love worth all these heartaches, I don't think so
I can't hold you and yet I can't let you go
You just keep and I hope my faith in you
Oh, oh, It's funny what a fool will do.
Oh, oh, It's funny what a fool will do...
It's been so long since we said goodbye
I guess that's the reason why I sit and cry
I miss you baby every day and night
It's been so long since I held you tight.
Everything's different since you went away
I miss you baby every night and day
I can't help feeling that you ought to know
I love you baby and I miss you so.
Nothing ever seems the same
My sunshine has turned to rain
Every time I hear your name
My heart becomes the burning flame.
It's been so long since we said goodbye
I guess that's the reason why I sit and cry
I miss you baby every day and night
It's been so long since I held you tight.
--- Instrumental ---
Everything's different since you went away
I miss you baby every night and day
I can't help feeling that you ought to know
I love you baby and I miss you so.
Nothing ever seems the same
My sunshine has turned to rain
Every time I hear your name
My heart becomes the burning flame.
It's been so long since we said goodbye
I guess that's the reason why I sit and cry
I miss you baby every day and night
It's been so long since I held you tight...
We're traveling down the back roads, down the highway filled with lights
With a CB for directions and our ears on day and night
Get Jesus on the airways so he can take command
We won't ever need a roadmap just His soul salvation plan.
You don't have to tell your handle Jesus know just who you are
Don't you worry about your output He's never very far
Let your heart be your transceiver, He'll answer every need
If good buddy your 10-20 is somewhere down on your knees.
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
Troubles will be over, He'll take all the breaks in times
We got to much conversation we need more soul salvation
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
Don't sweat the county mounties or the big eye in the sky
There's a bigger one that's watching you and you'll see Him if you try
Just keep on modulating with Heaven on your mind
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
Our troubles will be over, He'll take all the breaks in times
We got to much conversation we need more soul salvation
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line...
The music from the honky tonk, the lonely songs they play
Comin' through my window, 'cause I live not far away
There tempting me to come back to the things we used to do
But the honky tonks and lonely songs I left behind when I left you.
The nightlife with it's party's, that's you're style of being gay
Although it meant I lost your love, I couldn't live that way
I hope some day you'll think enough of me and try to change
And come away from the honky tonk back into my arms again.
--- Instrumental ---
The nightlife with it's party's, that's you're style of being gay
Although it meant I lost your love, I couldn't live that way
I hope some day you'll think enough of me and try to change
And come away from the honky tonk back into my arms again.
Oh won't you come away from the honky tonk back into my arms again?..
--- Instrumental ---
Oh, they say she's the life of the party
And without her, things here would die
Oh, but don't be fooled by her laughter
She has her sad times, she knows how to cry.
For she drinks and she talks
Just a little too loud
And with her pride gone, she tags along
With any old crowd.
Yes, I know I'm to blame
And I feel so ashamed
That I made her the image of me.
--- Instrumental ---
Yes, I met her in a little country town
She was simple and old-fashioned in some ways
But she loved me until I dragged her down
Then she just gave up and drifted away.
Now, she drinks and she talks
Just a little too loud
And with her pride gone, she tags along
With any old crowd.
Yes, I know I'm to blame
And I feel so ashamed
(George Jones)
Well, I've a-come here to tell you folks, I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a tranp and a rounder, I stay out late at night
A porterhouse steak three times a day for my board
That's more than any loafer in this mid-town can afford.
Well, a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy to play 'round daddy's feet
I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler and I lead every life
'Cause I tell you folks, I'm ragged but I'm right.
--- Instrumental ---
Now, when I got married, I knew I'd settle down
And built a little love nest right here in my hometown
So now I've got a family, one that I'm proud of
I know that I'll be happy, 'cause they're the ones I love.
Well, a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy to play 'round daddy's feet
I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler and I lead every life
'Cause I tell you folks, I'm ragged but I'm right...
(George Jones, Earl Montgomery)
How could I be the one of all that you couldn't see this time
I must think that you're a fool, can't read between the lines
I'll say one thing then I run to her and I think you don't suspect
But if you loved a liar, darlin', you'd hug my neck.
Lord, I drained you dry of all your faith each time yuor back was turned
It seems with all the love you gave I've never seemed concerned
How could my broken promises gain back all your respect
For if you loved a liar, darlin', you'd hug my neck.
How could my broken promises gain back all your respect
For if you loved a liar, darlin', you'd hug my neck...
(Johnny Mathis - Jimmy Fautheree - Geraldine Hamilton)
Album: George Jones & Margie Singleton
Duets Country Style
(Give me a little kiss will you honey)
(If you don't somebody else will)
If you don't wanna kiss me say so baby
Somebody else will, somebody
somebody else will, somebody else will
If you don't wanna kiss me say so baby
Somebody else will, somebody
Somebody else will kiss me better.
Well, I ain't a gonna beg you
for your love anymore
Ever since the first time
I have done learned the score.
Well, I thought I had to have you
Once with that's in the past
Now I found out I'm free from you
Yeah, I'm free at last.
If you don't wanna hold me say so baby
Somebody else will, somebody
Somebody else will, somebody else will
If you don't wanna hold me say so baby
Somebody else will, somebody
somebody else will hold me better
--- Instrumental ---
If you don't wanna love me say so baby
Somebody else will, somebody
Somebody else will, somebody else will
If you don't wanna love me say so baby
Somebody else will, somebody
Somebody else will soothe me better...
If my heart had windows
You'd see a heart
Full of love just for you.
A tear may appear
When I hold you near
But that's for the the few
Things you do
If my heart had windows
You'd see a heart
Full of love just for you.
By youir side I will stay
Till we're old and gray
Well, I miss those
Young moments we knew
If my heart had windows
You'd see a heart
Full of love just for you.
--- Instrumental ---
A theif couldn't steal
The love that I feel
Heaven for me has come true
If my heart had windows
You'd see a heart
Full of love just for you.
If my heart had windows
You'd see a heart
Full of love just for you...
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
(Tammy)
The sun is shining down
Not one cloud around
The morning hits me
Where I lay.
Everything is green
A perfect day it seems
Yes, he's got everything, his way
But I've seen better days.
I've seen better days.
Chorus:
When the rain was pouring down
And he had his loving arms wrapped around me
I've seen better days.
(George)
The neighbors come and go
As they smile and wave hello
And all the kids are out to play,
Lollipops and good times
Lord, they look so much like mine
Aww but she has taken mine away
Lord, I've seen better days
Yes, I've seen better days.
Chorus:
When the rain was pouring down
And she had his loving arms wrapped around me
I've seen better days.
(Both)
We've seen better days...
You're back in town again spreadin' talk around
That I'm still in love with you though you let me down
I hate to admit it but I guess the talk is true
Or else you couldn't make my heart ache the way you do.
I've got a new heartache about an old sweetheart
That left me for somebody new
I've got a new heartache about an old sweetheart
And that's why I'm feeling so blue.
--- Instrumental ---
I've got a new heartache about an old sweetheart
That left me for somebody new
I've got a new heartache about an old sweetheart
And that's why I'm feeling so blue...
I'm with the wrong one, yes, I know it
I'm with the wrong one and I can show it
Because I love you but I know you don't seem to care how much I cry
If you just knew how much I love you now
Just stop your lyin', stop me from cryin'
But you don't wanna show your love for me is gone
I'm with the wrong one.
I'm with the wrong one but you don't care
You don't know the pain I bear
I'm just another what can I do
I'm someone new to you it's true
I love you dearly and so sincerely
But you don't wanna be the only one for me
Although it hurts me so I have to let you go
I'm with the wrong one.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm with the wrong one but you don't care
You don't know the pain I bear
I'm just another what can I do
I'm someone new to you it's true
I love you dearly and so sincerely
But you don't wanna be the only one for me
Although it hurts me so I have to let you go
I'm with the wrong one.
Well I always said someday I was gonna leave you
Some April when all the land is wet
Some spring, summer fall or maybe winter
I'll leave someday but I'm not ready yet
(Chorus:)
Yeah now I should of left the day I knew your love was dying
But I passed up every date that I ever set
But I know I'll leave when my heart tells me it's ready
I'll leave someday, but I'm not ready yet
(Spoken:)
Yeah now I must have left you a hundred times but you don't know that
'Cause I was afraid you'd laugh when you found out just how far I'd get
But you didn't, and you don't - I know you ain't gonna ever
I'll take the chance
To lose my soul, my life, my pride
I'll take the chance
To be with you.
I tried to live
My life the best I can
I prayed I'd never cheat
To heed
My hearts command
But did you know
You are my tried and true??
I wonder if you think
I'd do the same by you
I'll take the chance
Of causing you to doubt my love
I'll take the chance
To be with you.
--- Instrumental ---
I know it's wrong
For us to ????????
And when you hold me in
Your arms I can't resist.
I have a home
And some one tried and true
I know I'll lose it all
If I would dream of you.
I'll take the chance
To lose my soul, my life, my pride
I'll take the chance
To be with you...
We've been sweethearts for so long
Now you say we're thru
The love we shared is just a memory
Well I had built a ship of dreams
And planned them all for you
Now I guess what is to be will be
So I'll sail my ship alone
With all the dreams I own
Drifting out across the ocean blue
I'll sail my ship alone
Tho' all the sails are torn
And when it starts to sink then I'll blame you
I gave a message to the wind
To take back home to you
Hoping you would hear my S-O-S
Hoping that you would come back home
My darling if you knew
Just how much my heart was in distress
(Repeat chorus)
When it starts to sink then I'll blame you
(As released by Patsy Cline, October 28, 1963)
We've been sweethearts for so long
But now you say we're thru
The love we shared is now a memory
I have built a ship of dreams
And planned them all for you
But now I guess what is to be, will be
CHORUS:
I'll sail my ship alone
With all the dreams I own
Drifting out across the ocean blue
Yes, I'll sail my ship alone
Tho' all the sails you've torn
And when it starts to sinkin'
I'll blame you
Now, I gave a message to the wind
To take back home to you
Hoping you would hear my S-O-S
I thought that you would come back home
My darlin', if you knew
How much my achin' heart was in distress
Well,
I'll never let go of you not your sweet loving touch
I'll never let go of you for I love you too much
I want to be where you are till my life here is through
If I'll live forever I'll never let go of you
You brought sunshine into my world turned the grey skies to blue
My life means everything while I'm holding to you
Your nearness makes me feel that my troubles are few
If I'll live forever I'll never let go of you
Well, some glad morning when this life is oer,
I'll fly away.
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away.
Oh, I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.
When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away.
Like a bird from prison bars have flown,
I'll fly away.
Oh, I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away.
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away.
Oh, I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.
Oh, I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I remember my childhood my mother said son
Prepare to me Jesus when your work here is done
When I die just remember my soul will live on
I'll be there to meet you and welcome you home
I'll meet you in heaven some wonderful day
When the dark stormy clouds of life roll away
When your life here is over in this world of sin
I'll be there to meet you and welcome you in
When the cold hand of death comes and takes you away
Be ready to meet Jesus be ready today
Don't put it off as time passes on
Be ready to meet Jesus we'll welcome you home
We both have a morning cup of coffee
And with tender love you reach and touch my hand
And my son comes in and says good morning daddy
And I say how's daddy's little man
Then I woke up from dreaming I woke up from dreaming
I keep dreaming you're not gone but I'd found myself alone
When I woke up from dreaming
We're both making plans for the future
Of the joy that we want to give our son
We'd say almost enough to buy a new home
A home filled with love and fun
Then I woke up from dreaming...
I wanta sing about the things that make me happy
I wanta sing about my brother and my mother and my sister and my pappy
I wanta sing about the things that make me happy
But most of all I wanta sing about you.
I picked up my first guitar when I was just eleven
Listened to them grand old opry shows
Well, I cut my teeth on gospel songs and good old country fair
My favorites then were Acuff and Bill Monroe.
What a beautiful thought I am thinkin'
Conserning that great speckled bird
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
They were the sweetest songs I ever heard.
I wanta sing about the thing that make me happy
I wanta sing about my brother and my mother and my sister and my pappy
I wanta sing about the thing that make me happy
But most of all I wanta sing about you.
I travel all over the world singing good old country music
It makes me feel so good to hear them cheer
Some like for me to sing the hits I do on the Grand Ole Opry
And after all that's why were really here.
Well, my favorite songs that are sung today
Are like Rivelle and Williams
Boy, oh boy, they really were the best
And when they sang their songs
People laughed and cried by millions
And here's the ones today they all request.
Always late with your kisses
But your cheating heart will tell on you
I love you, I'll prove it a thousand ways
And that's why I got the lovesick blues.
I wanta sing about the thing that make me happy
I wanta sing about my brother and my mother and my sister and my pappy
I wanta sing about the thing that make me happy
But most of all I wanta sing about you.
Yeah, most of all I wanta sing about you...
Thrill me with your big warm smile love me in your sweetest style
I want to be where you're gonna be tonight
Let me look into your eyes feel like I'm in paradise
I want to be where you're gonna be tonight
I'm just not good without you you're the one for me
I love everything about you it's all plain to see
You gotta let me hold you longer you gotta let our love grow stronger
I want to be where you're gonna be tonight
[ steel ]
I want you near me every day to hear the sweet things that you say
I want to be where you're gonna be tonight
Want you give our love a chance I'm in the mood for sweet romance
I want to be where you're gonna be tonight
I'm just not good without you...
Spent a week in Houston and watched it rain
Spent a day in Dallas missing planes
Lord, it sure was cold up in Montreal
I thought of you, I should`ve called
Acapulco, lying in the sun
Spending all my gold drinking lots of rum
Mexicali women, tan and tall
Wish you were here, I should`ve called.
In spite of all my good intentions
I am the one who built the wall
All by myself, who'd of ever thought
I sure miss you, I should`ve called.
California is nice this time of year
Colorado's fine and they got good beer
Back in Tennessee it`s an early fall
I still love you, I should`ve called.
(Don Robertson - Howard Barnes)
Gene Pitney
(But I really don't want to know.)
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.
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
And even if I ask you
Darling, don't confess.
Yes, just let it remain your secret
But darling I love you so
No wonder, no wonder I wonder
No, I really don't want to know...
I just don't like this kind of livin' I'm tired of doin' all the givin'
I give my all and sit and yearn and get no lovin' in return
And I just don't like this kind of livin'
Why do we stay together if we always fuss and fight
You ain't never done to be wrong and I ain't never been right
Tell me where you think we're goin' cause I ain't got no way of knowin'
When things go wrong you go your way you leave me here to pay and pay
And I just don't like this kind of livin'
[ steel ]
I just don't like the things you're doin' your evil heart will be your ruin
When things start running smooth and free you haul right off and you pick on me
And I just don't like this way of livin'
They say the road of love is long it's rocky and it's rough
But if this road don't start to get smooth I've traveled it long enough
Why don't you act a little bit older and get that chip off of your shoulder
Well I told you once now I'll tell you twice you better start to treatin' me nice
(George Jones)
I've gotta talk to your heart
You have no right to make me cry
The love I've shone for you these years
Can't be washed away with tears
I've gotta talk to your heart.
I've gotta make you understand
Our love is drifting far apart
Won't you please stop where you are
Let's not carry this too far
I've gotta talk to your heart.
Who'd told you all those lies
That brought tears to your eyes
You know this never could be
So before you say goodbye
Give me another try
And I'll prove they're wrong you'll see.
I've gotta talk to your heart
Just gotta make you understand
I've gotta try to change your mind
Give me just a little time
I've gotta talk to your heart.
--- Instrumental ---
Who'd told you all those lies
That brought tears to your eyes
You know this never could be
So before you say goodbye
Give me another try
And I'll prove they're wrong you'll see.
I've gotta talk to your heart
Just gotta make you understand
I've gotta try to change your mind
Give me just a little time
I've gotta talk to your heart.
I went to sleep last night lonely and blue
Tears were falling like the morning dew
But when I closed my eyes my loneliness was gone
Cause I dreamed my baby came home
And you were holding me kissing me like you used to do
My heart went crazy when you whispered I love you
Yes you were standing there sweet as you could be
Like you had never said goodbye to me
For just a little while my loneliness was gone
Cause I dreamed my baby came home
I went to sleep last night lonely and blue...
And you were holding me...
She's here today but she'll be gone tomorrow
Looks like I could learn and save myself some sorrow
A fool in love sometimes just can change
And I don't have sense enough to come in out of the pain.
Each time she leaves I tell myself we're through
Then I'll start missing her the way I always do
I guess that I will always be the same
'Cause I don't have sense enough to come in out of the pain.
Oh, how foolish of me to try and live this way
Knowing why she's here with me I'm taking someone's place
I cried so much then I will crying shame
And I don't have sense enough to come in out of the pain.
Everybody says you let me down
That I should be ashamed to take you 'round
Makes no difference what you used to do
Darling, I could never be ashamed of you
Maybe you were reckless yesterday
But together, we can find a brighter way
In my heart, I know that you'll come through
Darling, I could never be ashamed of you
All the happiness I've ever known
Came the day you said you'd be my own
And it matters not what we go through
Darlin' I could never be ashamed of you
Maybe you've been cheated in the past
And perhaps those memories will always last
Even though you proved to be untrue
(Don Gibson)
Gene Pitney
I can't stop loving you I've made up my mind
To live in memories of old lonesome times
I can't stop wanting you it's useless to say
So I'll just live my life in dreams of yesterday.
Those happy hours that we once knew
Though long ago still make me blue
They say that time heels a broken heart
But time has stood still since we've been apart.
I can't stop loving you there's no use to try
Pretend there's someone new I can't live a lie
I can't stop wanting you no way that I do
There's only been one for me the one is you.
I can't stop loving you I've made up my mind
To live in memories of old lonesome times...
(Words & music by Hank Williams, Sr.)
Today I passed you on the street
And my heart fell at your feet
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
Somebody else stood by your side
And he looked so satisfied
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
A picture from the past came slowly stealing
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
Then suddenly I got that old time feeling
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
--- Instrumental ---
It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you
And hold you just the way I used to do
Oh, heaven only knows how much I miss you
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you...
(Words & music by Hank Williams, Sr.)
I know there's never been a man in the awful shape I'm in
I can't even spell my name, my heads in such a spin
Today I tried to eat a steak with a big old tablespoon
You got me chasin' rabbits, walkin' on my hands
And a-howlin' at the moon.
Well look, I took one look at you
And it almost drove me mad
And then I even went and lost what little sense I had
Now I can't tell the day from night, I'm crazy as a loon
You got me chasin' Rabbits, pullin' out my hair
And a-howlin' at the moon.
--- Instrumental ---
Some friends of mine asked me to go out on a huntin' spree
'Cause there ain't a hound dog in this state
That can hold a light to me
I eat three bones for dinner today, then I tried to tree a 'Coon
You got me chasin' Rabbits, scratchin' fleas
And a-howlin' at the moon.
I rode my horse to town today and a gas pump we did pass
I pulled 'im up and I hollered whoa!, said fill 'em up with gas
The man picked up a monkey wrench and wham!,
He changed my tune
You got me chasin' rabbits, spittin' out teeth
And a-howlin' at the moon.
I never thought in this old world a fool could fall so hard
But honey, baby, when I fell the whole world
Must have jarred
I think I'd quit my doggish ways
If you'd take me for your groom
You got me chasin' rabbits, pickin' out rings
And a-howlin' at the moon...
(Words & music by Hank Williams, Sr.)
When you are sad and lonely and have no place to go
Call me up, sweet baby, and bring along some dough
And we'll go honky tonkin', honky tonkin'
We'll go honky tonkin', honey baby
We'll go honky tonkin' 'round this town.
--- Instrumental ---
When you and your baby have a fallin' out
Just call me up sweet mama and we'll go steppin' out
And we'll go honky tonkin', honky tonkin'
We'll go honky tonkin', honey baby
We'll go honky tonkin' 'round this town.
--- Instrumental ---
We're goin' to the city - to the city fair
If you go to the city then you will find me there
And we'll go honky tonkin', honky tonkin'
We'll go honky tonkin', honey baby
We'll go honky tonkin' 'round this town...
I'd like to make everyday with you a holiday for love
Every hour of the day you're all I'm a thinkin' of
All week along when you're gone I sit around so blue
I just can't wait on Saturday that's my holiday with you
Monday Tuesday Wednesday wonder if you miss me too
Thursday Friday Saturday making plans just to be with you
Oh I'm a gonna be so sweet to you neath the moon above
I'd like to make everyday with you a holiday for love
[ guitar ]
Well I'd like to make everyday with you...
(Earl Montgomery)
No, I didn't see you comin' as I was goin' down life's street
I met you and you knocked me off my feet
You left me lame and crippled lovin' you was all I've done
You wrecked my life forever for you're a hit and run.
I should have known that you were speeding for you live your life so fast
I should have turned at night and let you pass
But my hungry eyes weren't watching as I met you held on
You left my heart in pieces for you're a hit and run.
Am I broken up ole body and never be repaired
'Cause on the road of true love you left me suffering there
And the heart will be felt always for the demages all've been done
Our love is gone forever cause you're a hit and run.
Yes, by accident I love you butr you're a hit and run...
(Hank Williams)
Hey, hey, good lookin' what you got cookin'?
Hows about cookin' something up with me
Hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
You could find us a brand new recipe?
I got a hotrod Ford and a two dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill
Have sugar pop and the dance is free
So if you wanna have fun come along with me.
Say hey, good lookin' what you got cookin'
Hows about cookin' something up with me?
--- Instrumental ---
I'm free and I'm ready so we can go steady
Hows about sharing all of your company
Hey, hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
You could find us a brand new recipe?
I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence
And buy me one for five or ten cents
Keep it 'til it's covered with age
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page.
Say, hey, good lookin' what you got cookin'
Hows about cookin' something up with me?..
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
Won't somebody help the people who ain't lovin'
Help them find an old love like we do
Heaven help the people who ain't lovin'
They're not livin' if they're not lovin' like me and you.
(George)
I go to bed each night lookin' forward to another lovely day with you
(Tammy)
Knowing that an aging love like ours is staying true
(George)
And I'm proud to know that you're the only woman that I need and understand
(Both)
And tomorrow we'll be lovin' hand in hand.
Won't somebody help the people who ain't lovin'
Help them find an old love like we do
Heaven help the people who ain't lovin'
They're not livin' if they're not lovin' like me and you.
--- Instrumental ---
(George)
I know that I've been blessed with good thing as much as anyone could be
(Tammy)
And our love multiplies itself with each passing day we see
(George)
And that only adds to the happiness we look forward each today
(Both)
And nothing in this world can make it go away.
Won't somebody help the people who ain't lovin'
Help them find an old love like we do
Heaven help the people who ain't lovin'
They're not livin' if they're not lovin' like me and you.
They're not livin' life if they're not lovin' like me and you...
She said hello
And I said hon', it's me
She said I might have known
And I said oh, listen please
Leaving you for her was wrong
Please let me come back home
This old town's closed down
And I have no place to go
(Chorus:)
And she said
Hell stays open all night long
Hell never closes
It's open from dawn 'til dawn
When I slammed the door to heaven
I should have known
Hell stays open all night long
She said good-bye
Don't call me anymore
For the one that I love now
Is at my door
Some one has took your place
This is something you'll just have to face
As far as I'm concerned
When you have no place to go - remember
Heartache number one was when you left me
I never knew that I could hurt this way
And heartache number two was when you come back again
You came back and never meant to stay
(Chorus)
Now I've got heartaches by the number, troubles by the score
Ev'ryday you love me less, each day I love you more
Yes I've got heartaches by the number, a love that I can't win
But the day that I stop counting, that's the day my world will end
Heartache number three was when you called me
And said that you were coming back to stay
With hopeful heart I waited for your knock on the door
I waited but you must have lost your way
(Curley Williams)
If you loved me half as much as I love you
You wouldn't worry me half as much as you do
You're nice to me when there's no one else around
You only build me up to let me down.
If you missed me half as much as I miss you
You wouldn't stay away half as much as you do
I know that I would never be this blue
If you only loved me half as much as I love you.
If you loved me half as much as I love you
You wouldn't worry me half as much as you do
You're nice to me when there's no one else around
You only build me up to let me down.
If you missed me half as much as I miss you
You wouldn't stay away half as much as you do
I know that I would never be this blue
If you only loved me half as much as I love you...
(Curly Putman)
The old home town
Still looks the same
As I step down from the train
There to meet me
Is my mama and my papa.
Down the road I look
And there runs Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherry
It's good to touch the
Green, green grass of home.
Yes, they'll all come to see me
Arms a-reachin', smiling sweetly
When again I'll touch the
Green, green grass of home.
The old home place is still standin'
Though the paint is cracked and dry
There's the old oak tree
That I once used to play on.
Down the lane I walk
With my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherry
It's good to touch the
Green, green grass of home.
--- Instrumental ---
(Spoken)
Then I awoke
And I look around me
At the four grey walls that surround me
And I realize that I was only dreaming
For there's a guard
And there's a sad old padre,
Where arm in arm we'll walk at daybreak
As they lay me 'neath the
Green, green grass of home.
(Sang)
Yes,They'll all come to see me
Arms a-reachin', smilin' sweetly
When again, I'll touch the
Green, green grass of home...
Written by B. Braddock
In a pawn shop in Chicago on a sunny summer day
A couple gazes at the wedding rings there on display
She smiles and nods her head as he says, honey that's for you
It's not much but it's the best that I can do
With one tiny little stone
Waiting there for someone to take it home
By itself it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
In a little wedding chapel later on that after noon
An old up right piano plays that old familiar tune
Tears roll down her cheeks and happy thoughts run through her head
As he whispers low with this ring I thee wed
With one tiny little stone
Shining ring - now at last it's found a home
By itself it's just a cold Thee thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
In a small two room apartment as they fight their final round
He says you won't admit it but I know you're leavin' town
She says one thing's for certain, I don't love you anymore
And throws down the ring as she walks out the door
With one tiny little stone
Cast aside - like the love that's dead and gone
By itself it's just a cold leaving thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
In a pawn shop in Chicago on a sunny summer day
A couple gazes at the wedding rings there on display
(Shirley Legate)
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you more
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you love.
Don't have a gold mine or a mansion
Haven't even got you a finger ring
Deep in my heart there's a little secret now
I'm gonna share it with you.
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you more
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you love.
They can have the gold in Fort Knox Kentucky
As far as we're gonna stand on love
I knew a man once had lots of money
Cried every night for love.
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you more
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you love.
I'd rather have a sweet girl's love
than to hold a rich man's gold
Don't have a penny in our pockets
I know we're gonna live on love.
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you more
Gold and silver have I none
I can give you love...
When the journy toilsome grows
Many's the conflict cares and woes
Going lifes way, going life way.
How we long for peace and love
Home in the Father's house above
Going lifes way, going life way.
Sweet the thought that cares will cease
Over the times our joys increase
Going lifes way, going life way.
On the way we'll rather sing
Praises to Christ our Lord and King
Going lifes way, going life way.
Though the dark way rugged might be
It's his own hands guiding we seek
Leading us too that mansion above
Where there is joy, joy, joy, rapture and love.
--- Instrumental ---
Jesus leads all shepards, friends
All of his own He will defend
Going lifes way, going lifes way.
Never will our Lord forsake
Us till in life we shall awake
Ending lifes way, going lifes way.
Though the dark way rugged might be
It's his own hands keeps a-guiding we seek
Leading us too that mansion above
Go go go away with me mhm
Far from his heart and eyes I can love you and you'll realize
That your life holds so much in store
When you wanted and loved and adored
Go go go away with me and I know you soon will forget
His false love that's haunting your memories
Go and you'll never regret
You're his plaything and nothing more
He will hurt you he's done it before
Then you'll cry out cry out in vain
For his heart to go wondering again
Go go go away with me...
I found him by the railroad tracks this morning
I could see that he was nearly dead
I knelt down beside him and I listened
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said.
He said they let me out of prison back in Frisco
For ten long years I've payed for what I'd done
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
Just to see my Rose and get to know my son.
Won't you tell them I said thanks for waiting for me
And tell my boy to help his mama at home
Tell my Rose to try to find another
For it ain't right that she should live alone.
Mr. here's the bag with all my money
It won't last them long the way it goes
God bless you for finding me this morning
Now don't forget to give my love to Rose.
Give my love to Rose, won't you Mr.
Take her all my money, tell her buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose...
There's a picture that I carry,
One we made some time ago
If they ask who's in the picture with me,
I say just a girl, I used to know.
Just a girl, I used to go around with
Just a friend, from long ago,
I don't tell them how lost I am without her
I say she's just a girl, I used to know.
I say, she's just another girl now
Just a flame, that's lost it's glow
And I say, her name has slipped my mind now,
And she's just a girl, I used to know.
Just a girl, I used to spend some time with
Just a friend, from long ago,
I don't talk about the nights I cry about her
I say she's just a girl, I used to know.
Just a girl I used to know...
Far across the blue water
Lives an old German's daughter
By the banks of the old river Rhine
Where I loved her and left her
But I can't forget her
I miss my pretty Fraulein.
Fraulein, Fraulein
Walked down by the river
Pretend that your hand's holdin' mine
By the same stars above you
I swear that I love you
I love my pretty Fraulein.
--- Insrumental ---
When my memories wander
Away over yonder
To that sweetheart that I left behind
In the moment of glory
A face comes before me
The face of my pretty Fraulein.
Fraulein, Fraulein
Looked up towards the heavens
Pretend that your hand's holding mine
By the same stars above you
I swear that I'd love you
I lost her love and started drinking trying hard to stop from thinking
And I found that it was not the thing to do
But I can't stop my heart from throbbin' couldn't ease the pain by sudden
Forgive me now and I will always do what's right
It's my fault my heart is broken angry words that we have spoken
I'm so sorry now for I have seen the light
Humbly hope that you still love me for I swear by stars above me
Forgive me now and I will always do what's right
Now I see I was mistaken and my heart is slowly breakin'
For I know that I was wrong right from the start
Let's renew our romance dear please just give once more chance dear
Forgive me now and I will always do what's right
Papa brought flowers for mama today
And all the grown children, but it's not mother's day
I don't have no money, not even a dime
But I brought mama flowers like I have all the time.
Everyday I pick flowers from this pretty hill
A small box of Daisies and a few Daffodils
I bring them to mama at the end of the day
And say flowers for mama, here's mama's bouquet.
They brighten her face and she holds me close
She'd say they are more precious than a beautiful rose
And she wore a smile sweeter than millions of flowers
A smile that I'll carry through life’s darkest hours.
Spoken:
Now mama was lying there, yes, they tell me she passed away
And she was surrounded by flowers that out-shined my bouquet
I know mine aren't fancy but still all the while
They were placed in her hand and I know I saw mama smile.
Sang:
Flowers for mama I picked them today
Not very much, just a simple bouquet
Mom wasn't so fancy but up there above
You cheated on me (you cheated me)
I tried to be fair (I tried to be fair)
But you don't believe enduring your share
But I've learned my lesson (I've learned my lesson)
And now I can say (now I can say)
The flame in my heart is dying away is dying away
Your kisses don't thrill me like they used to do
Your arms only chill me I'm glad that we're through
My heart was once yearning (my heart was once yearning)
But now I can say (now I can say)
The flame in my heart is dying away is dying away
You fool me a while (you fool me a while)
You thought you were wise (you thought you were wise)
You even believed I fell for your life
But the trick's turned on you (the trick's turned on you)
Now gladly I say (now gladly I say)
The flame in my heart is dying away is dying away
(Carmol Taylor - Agnes Wilson)
Everything's gonna be alright
We're happy day and night
'Cause we had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright.
Well, my troubles overtook me
And I was deep in doubt
I was trying in my own way
To work my problems out.
But now I found me answer
And future looks so bright
'Cause we had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright.
Everything's gonna be alright
We're happy day and night
'Cause we had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright.
--- Instrumental ---
I had no one to turn to
But now I found the key
It was really simple
Just went down on my knees.
And now I see the troubles
I see 'em in a different light
'Cause we had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright.
Everything's gonna be alright
We're happy day and night
'Cause we had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright.
Everything's gonna be alright
We're happy day and night
'Cause we had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright.
(Because we) had a little talk with Jesus
And everything is gonna be alright...
You can talk about your Frauleins and your pretty Geisha girls
And about the one you got in the USA
But I found myself a sweetheart in Alaska way up high
She's my Eskimo baby she's my Eskimo pie
She's my Eskimo baby she's my Eskimo pie
She lives south of the North pole and I know the reason why
She's my Eskimo baby and I'll love her till I die
She's my Eskimo baby she's my Eskimo pie
Crossing o'er the frozen river to a valley filled with snow
I lost all my directions and I knew not where to go
When a warm hand fell upon me and a voice said with a sigh
I would take you to my igloo Mister I won't let you die
Well she's my Eskimo baby...
And there came the day of parting and we had to say goodbye
As I crossed back o'er the river I could think I hear her cry
I know that someday I'll return I must before I die
Cause she's my Eskimo baby she's my Eskimo pie
(Jenny Lou Carson)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
(Both)
They say a man's home is his castle
He's like a king on a throne
(Gene)
It may be a shack down alongside of track
But everything in it's his own
(Both)
So don't think of taking his loved one
It's written Thou shall not steal
Don't rob another man's castle
No matter how lonesome you feel.
Don't rob another man's castle
Don't take his darling away
(George)
Strange as it seems when you steal a man's dreams
You'll never know how much you'll pay.
(Both)
So don't rob a man of his sunshine
you'll break his heart don't you see
I robbed another man's castle
Now someone just stole her from me...
(Slim Willett)
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Don't let the moon break your heart
Love blooms at night in daylight it dies
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Oh, keep your heart for me for someday
I'll return and you know you're
The only one I'll ever love.
Too many nights
Too many stars
Too many moons to change your mind
If I'm gone too long don't forget where you belong
When the stars come out remember you are mine.
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Don't let the moon break your heart
Love blooms at night in daylight it dies
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Oh, keep your heart for me for someday
I'll return and you know you're
The only one I'll ever love.
--- Instrumental ---
Too many miles
Too many days
Too many nights to be alone
So please keep your heart while we're apart
Don't you linger in the moonlight while I'm gone.
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Don't let the moon break your heart
The love blooms at night in daylight it dies
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Oh, keep your heart for me for someday
I'll return and you know you're
The only one I'll ever love.
You're the only one I'll ever love...
I'm developing my pictures my mind's a dark room
The proofs I'm searching for will be made clear soon
I'm developing my pictures of the girl I admire
Soon I will see you know you as you really are
I'm told you wear two faces to hide things from me
I've heard you've spoken very unkind words of me
I don't believe hear say and take what I see
But I've got to believe you love me
I'm developing my pictures...
(Hal Rugg)
--- Instrumental ---
I see Christian pilgrims so redeemed from sin
Called out of darkness a new life to begin
Were you ever in the valley when the way is dark and dim
Did you ever drink the cup of loneliness with Him
Did you ever have them laugh at you and say it was a fake
The stand that you so boldly for the Lord did take
Did they ever mock at you and laugh in ways quite grim
Did you ever drink the cup of loneliness with Him
Did you ever try to preach then hold fast and pray
And even when you did it there did not seem a way
And you lost all courage then lost all your vim
Did you ever drink the cup of loneliness with him
Oh my friends 'tis bitter sweet while here on earthly sod
To follow in the footsteps that our dear Savior trod
To suffer with the Savior and when the way is dark and dim
(Both)
Oh, it's crying time again, you're gonna leave me
I can see that faraway look in your eyes
I can tell by the way you hold me darling,
Darlingm that it won't be long before it's crying time.
(George)
Now they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder
And the tears are only rain to make love grow
Well, my love for you could never grow no stronger,
Baby, if I live to be a hundred years old.
(Both)
Oh, it's crying time again, you're gonna leave me
I can see that faraway look in your eyes
I can tell by the way you hold me darling,
Darlingm that it won't be long before it's crying time.
(Tammy)
Now you say you've found someone you love better
That's the way it's happened every time before
And as sure as the sun comes up tomorrow
Crying time will start when you walk out the door.
(Both)
Oh, it's crying time again, you're gonna leave me
I can see that faraway look in your eyes
I can tell by the way you hold me darling,
Darlingm that it won't be long before it's crying time.
(Chorus:)
Tell me why baby why baby why
You make me cry baby cry baby cry
I can stop loving you 'til the day that I die
So tell me why baby why baby why
I got a crow I wanna pick with you
Just like last time that the feathers flew
Your running wild kicking up your heels
Leaving me home with a hand full of bills
I can't live with out your you know it's true
There's no living with you so what'll I do
I'm going honky tonking get as tight as I can
Maybe by then you'll appreciate a good man
(Repeat chorus)
I don't know but I've heard say
Every little dog is gonna have his day
You'd better pay attention and don't forget
'Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
I caught you honky tonking with my best friend
I shoulda quit you way back then
Now I'm too old to leave you but I still get sore
When you come home feeling for the knob on the door
Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
For my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
And that's why I'm lonely all the time
Now blue ain't the world for the way that I feel
And the storm's brewing in this heart of mine
This ain't no crazy dream I know that it's real
You're someone else's love now you're not mine
Crazy arms that reach to...
So please take the treasured dreams I had for you and me
And take all the love I thought was mine
Someday my crazy arms may hold somebody new but now I'm so lonely all the time
Crazy, crazy for feeling so lonely
I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue
I know, you´d love me as long as you wanted
And then someday you would leave me for somebody new.
Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Wondering, what in the world did I do?
Crazy, of thinking that my love could hold you
Oh, I'm crazy for tryin´ and crazy for cryin´
And I'm crazy for loving you.
--- Instrumental ---
Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Wondering, what in the world did I do?
Crazy, of thinking that my love could hold you
Oh I'm crazy for tryin´ and I'm crazy for cryin´
And I'm crazy for loving you...
(Hank Williams)
You don't know who I am,
But I know all about you;
I've come to talk to you tonight,
About the things I've seen you do.
I've come to set the record straight,
I've come to shine the light on you;
Let me introduce myself,
I am the cold hard truth.
There is a woman we both know,
I think you know the one I mean;
She gave her heart and soul to you,
You gave her only broken dreams.
You say you're not the one to blame,
For all the heartaches she's been through;
I say you're nothin' but a liar,
And I'm the cold hard truth.
All your life that's how it's been,
Looking out for number one;
Taking more than you leave,
Moving on when your done.
With her you could have had it all,
A family and lots of laughs;
If you had any sense at all,
You'd go and beg her to come back.
--- Instrumental ---
You think that you're a real man,
But you're nothing but a fool;
The way you run away from love,
The way you try to play it cool.
I gonna say this just one time,
Time is running out on you;
You best remember me my friend,
I am the cold hard truth.
You best remeber me my friend,
I am the cold hard truth...
(Earl Montgomery)
Everybody knows that the grass is close to the ground
Fifteen unces and a half are close to a pound
Everybody knows that the leaves are close to the tree
But there's yet to be for them to see
Things as close together as you and me.
Everybody knows Niagara is close to the Falls
And the fact is known that windows are close to the walls
Everybody knows that Nashville is close to Tennessee
But there's yet to be for them to see
Things as close together as you and me.
Grass will wilt when you pull it from the ground
You'll lose weight when you take away a pound
Leaves will die when you chop down the tree
Like I would if you would taken from me.
Niagara wouldn't be seen without Falls
Windows wouldn't be broke without walls
Nashville's in Tennessee
And love will always be in you and and me.
Everybody knows that freight trains are close to the track
And the truth is known that shoe soles are close to the tracks
Everybody knows that the sea shores are close to the sea
But there's yet to be for them to see
Things as close together as you and me.
Oh, things as close together as you and me...
(Merle Haggard)
George Jones & Merle Haggard
C.C. Waterback, one tequilla sunrise
One's for my aching head the other's for my bloodshot eyes
Last night I let it all hang out I guess that's how my head got sore
C.C. Waterback, I can't stand the pain no more.
Last night we got invited to a party at the Jones' place
For fun and games and booze and things
I guess I must drunk a case
But that lady of mine drank warm red wine
'Til she couldn't even find the door
She wound up on the Jones' bed and I wound up on the floor.
C.C. Waterback one tequilla sunrise, one tequilla sunrise
One's for my aching head the other's for my bloodshot eyes
Last night I let it all hang out I guess that's how my head got sore
C.C. Waterback, I can't stand the pain no more.
--- Instrumental ---
And I said, C.C. Waterback, one tequilla sunrise
One's for my aching head the other's for my bloodshot eyes
Last night I let it all hang out I guess that's how my head got sore
C.C. Waterback, I can't stand the pain no more...
You and I don't need an introduction
Neither one of us has that much to lose
'Cause you're just a sister to satisfaction
And I'm just a brother to the blues
Now, I don't have to tell you nights are lonely
There's a hunger in our eyes that tells the news
And you're just a sister to satisfaction
And I'm just a brother to the blues
It's hard to tell exactly which direction
We might go at any given time
It's just a constant search for affection
And we need all the comfort we can find
I know you can feel this attraction
From a night of love that both of us could use
'Cause you're just a sister to satisfaction
And I'm just a brother to the blues
Yes, you're just a sister to satisfaction
(Frankie Brown)
Gene Pitney
Born to lose I've lived my life in vain
Every dream has only brought me pain
All my life I've always been so blue
Born to lose and now I'm losing you.
Born to lose it seems so hard to bear
How I long to always have you near
You've grown tired and now you say we're through
Born to lose and now I'm losing you.
Born to lose my every hope is gone
It's so hard to face an empty dawn
You were all the happiness I knew
Born to lose and now I'm losing you...
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
It was on the moonlight night the stars were shining bright
It whispered from on high your love has said goodbye
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and said goodbye
I said the blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining...
Well it was on the moonlight night...
(Dallas Frazer)
Beneath still waters
There's a strong undertow.
The surface won't tell you
What the deep water knows.
Darling, I'm saying
I know something's wrong.
Beneath still waters
Your love is gone.
Even a fool could see
That you'll soon be leaving me.
But each and every heart
Must share there turn for misery.
This time it's me
And I'll cry alone.
Beneath still waters
Your love is gone.
Even a fool could see
That you'll soon be leaving me.
But each and every heart
Must share there turn for misery.
And this time it's me
And I'll cry alone.
Beneath still waters
Your love is gone.
Beneath still waters
Your love is gone...
Well it takes more than a robin to make the winter go
And it takes two lips of fire to melt away the snow
Well it takes two hearts a cookin' to make a fire grow
And baby you've got what it takes
You know it takes a lot of kissin' to make a romance bloom
Yeah yeah it takes a lot of lovin' to make my life complete
Yeah it takes a lot of woman to knock me off of my feet
And baby you've got what it takes
Yeah I said mm mm mm ah ah mm mm mm
You know honey you've got just what it takes
It takes more than an effort to stay away from you
And it'd take more than a lifetime yeah to prove that I'll be true
Well it takes somebody special to make me say I do
And baby you've got what it takes
C'mon now ah ah mm mm mm ah ah mm mm mm
You know honey you've got just what it takes
Because it takes more than an effort...
(Dallas Frazier)
Gene Pitney & Melba Montgomery
I'm gonna be your baby
And I'm gonna be your guy
We're gonna cook some lovin'
It's gonna sizzle and fry
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
I'm gonna give you lovin'
And I'll say take your time
We'll be rockin' and swingin'
Higher than a Georgia pine
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
I get a little bitty tingle
Up and down my spine
My head gets dizzy
Everytime you say you're mine.
The birds are gonna be singin',
The bells are gonna chime
We're gonna love each other
And the sun is gonna shine
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
I get a little bitty tingle
Up and down my spine
My head gets dizzy
Everytime you say you're mine.
The birds are gonna be singin',
The bells are gonna chime
We're gonna love each other
And the sun is gonna shine
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
Baby, ain't that fine.
Baby, ain't that fine?
(Roy Acuff)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
It was easy said the night we parted
That we'd forget we'd ever met
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
Or if your heart is full of regret.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
Oh, I never thought that night we parted
That life alone would be oh, so bad
I know it sounds funny but I can't forget you
You're the only joy that I've ever had.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
I'll love you dear, as long as I live...
(Don Grashey - Jim Amadeo - Myrna Petrunka)
Are you mine all life through
Will you kiss me when I'm blue
Will you whisper I love you
And make all my dreams come true.
Will you share the good and bad
Bring me joy when I am sad
Tell me darling are you mine
And only mine?
Are you mine? (yes I am.)
All the time? (yes I am.)
Mine alone? (yes sirree.)
All my own? (yes sirree.)
No one else will ever do
I'll be yours and I'll be true
Don't worry dear have no fear
'Cause I'm yours.
Are you mine, tell me dear
Will I always have you near
Will the love light always shine
In your heart just like in mine.
Will you give as well as take
Keep the vows that you will make
Tell me darling are you mine
And only mine?
Are you mine? (yes I am.)
All the time? (yes I am.)
Mine alone? (yes sirree.)
All my own? (yes sirree.)
--- Instrumental ---
Are you mine rich or poor
Tell me darling are you sure
Will you whisper yes I do
And forever love me true?
Will you honor and obey
Will you promise not to stray
Tell me darling are you mine
And only mine?
Are you mine? (yes I am.)
All the time? (yes I am.)
Mine alone? (yes sirree.)
All my own? (yes sirree.)
Don't worry dear have no fear
'Cause I'm yours...
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now I am 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 that 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.
Then when we'd first begun.
Then when we'd first begun...
They say you've found somebody new but that won't stop my loving you
I just can't let you walk away forget the love I had for you
Yes I could find somebody too but I don't want no one but you
How could you leave without regret am I that easy to forget
Before you leave be sure you find you want his love much more than mine
Cause I'll just say we've never met if I'm that easy to forget
[ guitar ]
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
(Tammy)
Before you take another step
There's something you should know
About the years ahead and how they'll be.
You'll be living in a world
Where roses hardly ever grow
'Cause, all I have to offer you is me.
(Both)
There'll be no mansion waiting on the hill
With crystal chandeliers
And there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
Everything I have is standing here
In front of you to see
All I have to offer you is me.
--- Instrumnental ---
(George)
Sweetheart I'll give you all my love
In every way I can
Make sure that's what you want
While you're still free
The only gold I have for you
Is in this wedding band
'Cause, all I have to offer you is me.
(Both)
There'll be no mansion waiting on the hill
With crystal chandeliers
And there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
Everything I have is standing here
In front of you to see
All I have to offer you is me.
All I have to offer you is me...
(George)
Castles tall
Houses small
Left alone
All fall down.
(Tammy Wynette)
Dreams so clear
Disappear
Without a sound
All fall down.
(George) Lovers meet
(Tammy) Lovers quarrel
(George) Lonely boy
(Tammy) Lonely girl.
(Tammy)
I loved him
And I have found,
Dreams like walls
All fall down.
(Both)
All fall down (All fall down)
All fall down (All fall down)
(George) She don`t want me to call her,
And she told me not to bother coming 'round.
(Both)
All fall down (All fall down)
All fall down (All fall down)
(George)When you take a love for granted.
Like I did you`re bound to see it all fall down.
(George)Castles tall
(Tammy) Houses small
(Both) Left alone, all fall down.
(Tammy and ensemble, fading out)
Dreams so clear
Disappear
Without a sound
Though September follows August I don't mind
Though three and four and the six comes after two
Will anything mean anything, do I care what tomorrow brings
I only wonder what comes after you.
After you when someone smiles at me I'll wonder what's the price
After you I'll be suspicious of anything that's nice
I don't know that I'll get over you and if I ever do
I'll never doubt this much again not after you.
Loving you it's just to different to like forever
Though the world could end tomorrow, I won't care
After you when someone tells me there's no heaven on this earth
I can say that I know best, I've been there.
After you each time one smiles at me I'll wonder what's the price
After you I'll be suspicious of anything that's nice
I don't know that I'll get over you and if you ever do
I'll never doubt this much again not after you...
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
(Both)
Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
(George)
The bottle is almost empty
The clock just now struck ten
Darlin' I had to call you
To our favorite place again.
(Tammy)
I know it's wrong for us to meet
But the fires gone out at home
(Both)
And there' nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
(Tammy)
Your lips are warm and tender
Your arms hold me just right
Sweet words of love you remember
That the one at home forgot.
(George)
Each time we say it's the last time
But we keep hangin' on
(Both)
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone...
(Jimmy Dickens - Clarke VanHess - Marty Hale)
(It was only a rose from the bride's bouquet.)
I went to a wedding one bright summer day
The bride was a beauty and the people were gay
Alone in a corner I stood till the end
For the girl was my sweetheart and the boy my best friend.
When the service was over there beside the church door
I picked up a rose that fell on the floor
Alone and neglected as I was that day
Was my sweet little rose from the bride's bouquet.
It was only a rose from the bride's bouquet
Once filled with loves perfume now faded and grey
Like the love that she gave me it faded away
This sweet little rose from the bride's bouquet.
Each petal reminds me of a moment of bliss
A sweet little love word and a lingering kiss
I waited in teardrops then hide it away
My sweet little rose from the bride's bouquet...
(Spoken)
In the world's mighty gall'ry of pictures
Hang the scenes that are painted from life,
There's pictures of love and of passion,
And there hangs a pictures of peace and of strife,
There hangs pictures of youth and of beauty'
Of old age and the blushing young bride.
They all hang on the wall, aw, but the saddest of all,
Are the picture from life's other side.
Chorus: (Sang)
Yes, The picture from life's other side,
Someone has fell by the way;
A life has gone out with the tide
Aw, That may have been happy some day;
There a poor old mother at home
She's watching and waiting alone,
Just longing to hear from a loved one so dear,
It's just a picture from life's other side.
(Spoken)
Now the first scene is that of a gambler
Who'd lost all of his money playin',
And then his draws his dead mother's ring from his finger
That she wore long ago on her wedding day.
Aw, it was his last earthly treasure, but he staked it
And then he bows his head that his shame he might hide,
Aw, but when they lifted his head, they found he was dead,
That's just a picture from life's other side.
Now the last scene is set down by the river,
Of a heart-broken mother and babe,
And as the harbor lights shine and they shiver,
On an outcast that no one will save;
And yet she was once a true woman,
She was somebody's darlin' and pride,
God help her, she leaps, for there's no one to weep,
It's just a picture from life's other side...
(Hank Williams)
For years we both have lived on pride dear
And we agree that love is gone
Why, oh why, do we keep tryin'
A house without love is not a home.
The love light in your eyes has faded
And I'm contented just to roam
We slaved to gain a worthless treasure
A house without love is not a home.
--- Instrumentql ---
No matter where our footsteps wander
I know we'll both be all alone
With the pride that came between us
A house without love is not a home.
The simple things have gone forever
We wanted wealth to call our own
Now we've reached the hour of parting
A house without love is not a home...
People steal they cheat and lie
For wealth and what it will buy
But don't they know on the Judgement Day
That gold and silver will melt away
I'd rather be in a deep dark grave
And know that my poor soul was saved
Than to live in this world in a house of gold
And deny my God and doom my soul
What good is gold and silver too
If your heart's not pure and true
Sinner hear me when I say
Fall down on your knees and pray
I can hardly bare the sight of lipstick
On the cigarettes there in the ashtray
Lyin cold the way you left them
At least your lips caressed them
While you packed
And a lip print on a half filled cup of coffee
That you poured and didn’t drink
But at least you thought you wanted it
That’s so much more than I can say for me
Chorus
But what a good year for the roses
Many blooms still linger there
The lawn could stand another mowin’
It’s funny, I don’t even care
And when you turned and walked away
And as the door behind you closes
The only thing I know to say
It’s been a good year for the roses
After three full years of marriage
It’s the first time that you
Haven’t made the bed
I guess the reason we’re not talkin’
There’s so little left to say,
We haven’t said
While a million thoughts
Go runnin’ through my mind
I find I haven’t spoke a word
And from the bedroom those familiar sounds of our one baby’s cryin’
Goes unheard
Chorus
(Earl Montgomery)
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
For we got love and happiness, people envy us you see
For we found heaven right here on earth at at 4-0-33.
Yes we found what most people are looking for
And it's not a lotta money to spend on a 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.
The 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
And 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.
And our love's on the day you can see many people drive by
For look at the house they think they fell from the sky
They say that 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.
The 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
And 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.
We're not gonna sell our happy little house at 4-0-33.
Wouldn't take a pretty thing for the love we had at 4-0-33...
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.
If faith can move a mountain
Moma's gonna win
But even moma will admit
There's a whole lot goin' for sin
With sweet red wine and party girls
And the big time songs to sing
Maybe she could tell daddy
That's really the swingin' thing.
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, I just can't help believein'
Momas's gonna win
The milk of human kindness
Is a whole lot stronger than gin
With faith in God and daily prayer
And gospel songs to sing
Moma keeps a-showin' daddy
God's love is a precious thing.
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul...
I have found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see,
All my needs to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay,
He tells me every care on Him to roll;
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing now to fear,
From His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face,
Where the rivers of delight shall ever roll;
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star,
D G D
I stopped off at the quicksack for some beer & cigarettes
G D A
This old man took my money as he stared at my Corvette
D G
He said, I had one just like her son, a 1963
D A D
Til' the man down at the bank took her from me
chorus:
I had one that was hotter than a two dollar pistol
G D
she was the fastest thing around
G D
Long and lean every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built in from the handles
Son, I'm glad that you walked in
D A D
She reminds me of the one I loved back then
D A D
Well I handed him my keys and said, here take her for a spin
G D A
The old man scratched his head, then he looked at me and grinned
D G
He said son you just don't understand it ain't the car I want
D A D
It's the brunette in your vette that turns me on
chorus:
repeat chorus:
repeat last line of chorus:
See her there, see her crying
She thinks she loves him so
She don't know how much it hurts me
To hear her beg him not to go.
If she were mine again
I'd never let the tears fill her eyes
She don't know how much it hurts me
To see an angel cry.
Once she built her world around me
But like a fool I tore it down
And she begged me not to leave her
Just the way she's doing now.
Now, she's begging to another
With that same hurt in her eyes
She don't know how much it hurts me
To see an angel cry.
I didn't know how much I loved her
Till she turned and walked away
I didn't know how much I'd hurt her
Till I saw her here this way.
If she were mine I'd hold her forever
And dry the tears from her eyes
She don't know how much it hurts me
To see my angel cry.
She don't know how much it hurts me
I woke up this morning
And prayed to God, oh let it be a dream
Her side of the bed was cold
And layin' there beside me was her ring
With a note that she had left for me
Layin' where she used to lay her head
And I felt the world fall in on me
For this is what she said
(Chorus:)
Tied to a stone ain't no way to live
I can't go on livin' like this
I'd rather be lonely and face life alone
Than to go on this way, day after day
Tied to a stone
I always thought I gave her
Everything that any girl could want
The diamonds on her fingers
A new car and a big two-story home
Home became a prison
And lookin' back now I can see it all
Oh, I'd give the world if I could change the things
That made her climb that wall
I've been looking through the window of the past
And I've seen the reasons why our love can't last
You've been seeing him and this I won't allow
Don't you know that two's a marriage three's a crowd
You're still keeping little things he gave to you
There are pictures and some letters tied in blue
And that night I've heard you called his name aloud
It's not right for two's a marriage three's a crowd
If you love him you don't need my company
Either close the door to him or set me free
You're the reason I'm alone with my head bowed
Don't you know that two's a marriage three's a crowd
Oh Jesus, please please take the devil outta me.
I've traveled far down this lonesome road
The devil he's got me bent down so low
I've just found out where I want to be
Oh Jesus, please please take the devil outta me.
I'm getting tired of living in sin, I'm tired of keeping the devil for my friend
I want so badly to be set free
Oh Jesus, please please take the devil outta me.
Now, I'm so happy, I'm free from sin, because I left my dear Savior in
My Jesus told me that I was free
Oh Jesus, thank you, You took the devil outta me.
I'm getting tired of living in sin
I'm tired of keeping the devil for my friend
I want so badly to be set free
Oh Jesus, please
If you can find it in your heart to just forgive
I'll come back and live the way you wanted me to live
All I want is just to be your man
Please come and get me and take me to your world
Take me to your world away from barrooms filled with smoke
Where I won't have to serve a drink or hear another dirty joke
All I want is just to be your man
Please come and get me and take me to your world
Take me to your world make me forget the things I've heard
Where people say I love you and love is not a dirty word
Well, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Well, if I see that's heaven's story
Ain't nothin' ever a-go wrong.
Ah, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not might tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along.
Well, I may not be able to preach
And I may not be able to sing
I may not be able to do very much
For my Lord and King.
But if this one thing I'm persuaded
Oh, do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm gonna keep a-taggin' along.
Yeah, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
If I keep a-tellin' the story
Ain't nothin' gonna ever go wrong.
'Cause, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along.
Although the path grows rugged
And although the path grows steep
I keep a-trusting in my savior
Who is so mighty that he.
And when the saints go marchin' in there
I'll sing a victory song
Yes, by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along.
Yeah, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
If I keep on a-tellin' the story
Ain't nothin' ever gonna ever go wrong.
And, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, when I reach my home in Heaven
The sweet land above
I'm gonna sing redemptions story
I'm gonna praise Him for His love,
And when the saints go marchin' in there
Do you dare tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along.
Yeah, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Well, if I keep a-tellin' the story
Ain't nothin' gonna ever go wrong
'Cause, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
Well now I looked over Jordan and what did I see comin' for to carry me home
There was a band of angels a comin' after me comin' for to carry me home
Swing low sweet chariot comin' for to carry me home
Swing low sweet chariot comin' for to carry me home
Well I'm sometimes up and I'm sometimes down comin' for to carry me home
But I know my soul is heavenly bound comin' for to carry me home
Swing low sweet chariot...
Well now if you get there before I do comin' for to carry me home
Tell all of my friends that I'm a comin' too comin' for to carry me home
Swing low sweet chariot...
(Someone who's watching over you tonight)
If you do your best to do what's right
And you don't have trouble sleeping at night
And the devil don't fill your soul with cry
And there's someone who's watching over you tonight
If you lend the hand to every man
And you treat him like he's your friend
And your conscience tells you you've done what's right
Then there's someone who's watching over you tonight
Yes friends you know he'll watch over you
As you rest your very weary head
And the angels will always be standing there
Yes right there when you'll be dead
So if you do your best to do what's right
And you don't have trouble sleeping at night
And the devil don't fill your soul with cry
And there's someone who's watching someone who's watching
(George)
With all my love, my dreams and plans
I placed a ring upon your hand
To tell the endless love we found
Loves golden band, size seven, round
(Both)
Size seven, round and made of gold
This circle joins us heart and soul
And it won't let our love grow cold
Size seven, round and made of gold.
--- Instrumental ---
(Lacy)
The years have passed, our ring is old
But time can't tarnish pure loves gold
Each day our love is young and new
There's just no end to love that's true.
(Both)
Size seven, round and made of gold
This circle joins us heart and soul
And it won't let our love grow cold
Size seven, round and made of gold.
Size seven, round and made of gold
This circle joins us heart and soul
And it won't let our love grow cold
Size seven, round and made of gold.
Sing me a song of sadness
And sing it as blue as I feel
If a tear should appear it's because she's not here
Sing a sad song and sing it for me.
She's unhappy with me
She tolds me so
I'm unhappy without her
And I srtill love her so.
Oh, sing me the song, of sadness
Pretend it's the end of the world
Sing it sweet and sing it low and then I'll have to go
Sing a sad song and sing it for me.
--- Instrumental ---
Sing it sweet and sing it low and then I'll have to go
When your arms hold me I thrill through and through When your arms hold me I thrill the same too No other can take it from these arms of mine Oh, this feeling you give me is simply divine. We're meant for each other, we both know it's true And everyone round us say the same too Just one kiss from your lips tells me you're mine Oh, this feeling you give me is simply divine. --- Instrumental --- Just being near you means so much to me If ever I'd lost you how lonesome I'd be I'll love you forever till the end of the time Oh this feeling you give me is simply divine. We're meant for each other, we both know it's true And everyone round us say the same too Just one kiss from your lips tells me you're mine Oh, this feeling you give me is simply divine...
The moon was softly shining on an old Kentucky home
The fragrance of magnolias filled the air
A lonely girl was writing to her sweetheart all alone
To say how much she wish that he were there
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight
How it shines in the moon silver light
In the days that used to be how I wish that you could see
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight
Star of love high above shining bright
Knows the wish that I'm wishing tonight
And you'll bring him back I know to the one that loves him so
Star of love high above shining bright
Shoulder to shoulder arm in arm
Walkin' on could number nine
So much in love the way we used to be
Once upon a time once upon a time
I'll put that smile back on your face
The one this fool once took away
Each day I'll tell you how much I care
And say the things that I forgot to say
Well we'll be shoulder to shoulder...
I'll bring you love and happiness
And treat your heart so tenderly
Though friends may tell you fools never learn
I hope you'll take another chance on me
So we'll be shoulder to shoulder...
(Shoulder to shoulder arm in arm)
Walkin' on could number nine
So much in love the way we used to be
Once upon a time once upon a time
Oh a shoe goes on the other foot tonight
We'll find out if two wrongs can make a right
Tonight I'll push my heartaches out of sight
Cause the shoe goes on the other foot tonight
How long did you think you could go on hurting me
And I'd be your fool and wait at home alone
Well you go out and I have your fun like you are free
Tonight I'll have some pleasures of my own
Cause a shoe goes...
[ steel - guitar ]
Each time you walk out the door you walk on me
And you leave the door wide open for the blues
You fly away from me like you are free
You must think there's wings upon your shoes
Cause a shoe goes...
You tell me how she was when you once knew her
She played her games with many, many men
You tell me that you don't think I'd be with her
If I could have known her back then
You ask me why I don't pack up and leave her
Now that I know her wicked ways
Well, I doubt that you could understand my thinking
But listen close to what I have to say
(Chorus:)
She?s the rock that I lean on
She?s the sunshine of my day
I don't care what you say about her
She took me in and made me everything I am today
She?s my rock and I ain't gonna throw her away
I know she wasn't always what she is now
She had to make mistakes like everybody else
And don't you point you finger at nobody
It?s plain to see you ain't no saint yourself
I won't say that I'm the only one who loves her
And I won't say I make her happy all the time
There's someone she can't forget
I know she never will, and yet
But as far as my heart's concerned, she's mine
She never once has told me that she needs me
And she forgets when I'm around her all the time
There are words I try to say
When she turns and walks away
But as far as my heart's concerned, she's mine
She's mine and yet I know someday I'll lose her
But she'll never take this happiness I've found
And I know it may sound foolish when I tell you
That I'm satisfied just having her around
Even when she's in my arms I know she's lonely
I wish that I could take that someone from her mind
But since her mother left our world
She's been daddy's little girl
Would you look at what came down the road today
Wanting me to be one more mistake to make
A bridge to burn to get to someone new
Hey, pass me by if you're only passing through.
You sure look like the traveling kind to me
Don't stop if this ain't where you want to be
I don't know what you think you run into
Hey pass me by if you're only passing through.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm not gonna be another stepping stone
Among the other hearts that you've walked on
Lord, help me if I fall in love with you
Hey, pass me by if you're only passing through.
You sure look like the traveling kind to me
Don't stop if this ain't where you want to be
I don't know what you think you run into
Hey, pass me by if you're only passing through.
I'm so glad to have you back within these arms of mine.
I can finally close my eyes, and get some rest.
Never once did I think of finding someone new.
Cause there's nothing better once you've had the best.
You're the very thing they sing about in love songs.
And one mistake don't mean, you've failed the test.
And as you lay beside me, softly sleeping, this I know.
There's nothing better once you've had the best.
Chorus:
Within your arms I have the best and I think the world should know.
I don't care what you've said or done, I'll always love you so.
You've got more love in your little finger than all the rest.
And there's nothing better once you've had the best.
When I found somebody new I thought I never would
Forget you for I thought then I never could
But time has taken all the pains away
Until now I'm down to hurtin' once a day
Once a day all day long
And once a night from dusk till dawn
The only time I wish you weren't gone
Is once a day every day all day long
I'm so glad that I'm not like a guy I knew one time
He lost the one he loved then slowly lost his mind
He sat around and cried his life away
Lucky me I'm only crying once a day
Once a day all day long...
Once I thought two happy hearts would someday be as one
But then a third heart came along and now our love is gone
I count the many times I said I love no one but you
But don't be fooled by counting dreams that never will come true
Subtract one love and multiply the heartaches
Divide the tears by everytime a heart breaks
The answer only tells that it's too late
Subtract one love and multiply the heartaches
Subtract one love and multiply the heartaches...
Just a few of my favorite lies . . .
Lately I don't even miss her
Yes it's true, out of sight and out of mind
All my love, yesterday, it has faded away
I'd be lonely if I could find the time
Helped her open the door when she left me
All I said was good luck and goodbye
Now at last I am free like I've wanted to be
These are a few of my favorite lies
I'm surprised I'm still talking about her
For I can stop any time, and I will
But if you feel like asking me questions
Well I have more lies I'm dying to tell
There's no room in my heart now for sadness
I've completely forgot how to cry
If she came back today I would turn her away
These are a few of my favorite lies
(Bob Wills - Lee Ross)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
I may say that I don't care and hold up head up in the air
Even tell my friends I'm glad that you don't call
But when the day is through and my heartaches start anew
Well, that's when I miss you most of all.
And my arms keep reaching for you
My eyes keep searching for you
My lips keep calling for you
And my shoes keep walking back to you.
--- Instrumental ---
No matter how much I pretend I wish I had you back again
For nothing else means half as much as you
My world just seemed to die the day you said goodbye
And I can't forget no matter what I do.
And my arms keep reaching for you
My eyes keep searching for you
My lips keep calling for you
And my shoes keep walking back to you.
And my shoes keep walking back to you...
I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear the son of God discloses
And he walks with me and he talks with me and he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there none other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of his voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that he gave to me within my heart is ringing
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
I've got a never ending love for you
From now on that's all I wanna 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.
Never ending love for you
From now on that's all I wanna do
From the first time we met I knew
I'd have a never ending song of love for you.
--- Instrumental ---
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.
Never ending love for you
From now on that's all I wanna do
From the first time we met I knew
I'd have a never ending song of love for you.
I've got a never ending love for you
From now on that's all I wanna do
From the first time we met I knew
I'd have a never ending song of love for you...
There's just one place for me
Near you
It's like heaven to be
Near you
Times when we're apart
And I can't face my heart
Say you'll never stay
More than just two lips away
If my hours could be spent
Near you
I'd be more than content
Near you
Make my life worth while
By telling me that I'll
Spend the rest of my days
Near you
near you - near you
Make my life worth while
By telling me that I'll spend the rest of my days
Near you
Spend the rest of my days
Everybody's lonesome for somebody else but nobody's lonesome for me
So everybody's thinkin' of somebody else but nobody's thinkin' 'bout me
When the time rolls around for me to lay down and die
I bet I'll have to go and hire me someone to cry
Everybody's lonesome for somebody else but nobody's lonesome for me.
Everybody's longin' for somebody else but nobody's lonesome for me
Everybody's dreamin' bout somebody else but nobody dreams about me
All I need is a bride who wants a big hearted groom
I wouldn't care if she came ridin' in on a broom
Everybody's lonesome for somebody else but nobody's lonesome for me.
--- Instrumental ---
Everybody's pinin' for somebody else but nobody's pinin' for me
Everybody's crazy bout somebody else but nobody's crazy bout me
Oh I shine up my shoes and then I slick down my hair
Put on my Sunday suit but I ain't goin' nowhere
Everybody's lonesome for somebody else but bobody's lonesome for me.
Everybody's yearnin' for somebody else but nobody's lonesome for me
Everybody's fallin' for somebody else but nobody's fallin' for me
Now I ain't had a kiss since I fell out of my crib
It looks to me like I've been cheated out of my rib
Everybody's lonesome for somebody else but nobody's lonesome for me...
Word is around he walked out on you
And your world, it shattered like glass
I just found out that you're back in town
And searching for parts of your past.
You loved and lost, I lost and found
A new love I know will last
If you're hoping to find what you've left behind
There's no future for me in our past.
--- Instrumental ---
I know you're hurt and what you're going through
I want what's hurting for you
But there's not one thing in my past I can change
Even if I wanted to.
You loved and lost, I lost and found
A new love I know will last
But you're hoping to find what you've left behind
And there's no future for me in our past.
There's no future for me in our past...
Well old King Kong was a hell of'va gorilla
He stood four stories tall
They shot him with missles from aeroplanes
But he refused to fall
With Faye Ray in the palm of his hand
He'll walk right over the world
'Cause just like me he would do anything
Just to keep his girl
Yeah, old King Kong was just a little monkey
Compared to my love for you
If you treat right, every night
And to do what you wanted to
I said it's bigger than both of us
And now you know it's true
Old King Kong was just a little monkey
Compared to my love for you
Now when King Kong met Godzilla
He made that lizard crawl
It wasn't until he put his woman down
That she saw those big tears fall
And when you're walking next to me
I swear I can fill his shoes
Old King Kong was just a litttle monkey
Compared to my love for you
Yeah, old King Kong was just a little monkey
Compared to my love for you
If you treat right, every night
And to do what you wanted to
I said it's bigger than both of us
And now you know it's true
Old King Kong was just a little monkey
Compared to my love for you
Old King Kong was just a litttle monkey
Compared to my love for you...
Everybody is going out and having fun
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set set me free oh lonesome me
A bad mistake I'm making by just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun and paint the town
A lovesick fool that's blind and just can't see oh lonesome me
Well I'll bet she's not like me she's out and fancy free
A flirtin' with the boys with all of her charms
Yeah but I still love her so and brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
Well there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find me somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z oh lonesome me
[ guitar ]
Well I'll bet she's not like me...
Here I sit on the back row in a church down the street
Not to far from the place where we used to meet
And to find me gettin' though till you found someone to love
But I'll go back to the place that I keep thinking of.
It's not a fancy place just a tavern in the lonely part of town
Where lonely people find someone that hopes to settle down
They tell me to go and I can't understand
Here I sit on the back row while you wed another man.
You'd never dream but after many years I may still be sittin' there
With just a bottle and two glasses right next to your favorite chair
All alone you might not give him and he might tell you wrong
There I'll sit in a tavern waitin' for you all alone.
And it's not a fancy place just a tavern in the lonely part of town
Where lonely people find someone and hopes to settle down
They tell me to go and I can't understand
Here I sit on the back row while you wed another man...
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 (forget) the past (the past) this hurt can't last
So I don't want it to keep us apart
Your love (your love) I crave (I crave) I'll be I'll be your slave
If you'll just give me all of your heart
Once more to be with you dear...
(Eddie Dean, Lorene Dean, and Hal Blair)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
(One has my heart, the other has my name)
One has my name, the other has my heart
With one I'll remain, that's how my heartaches start
One has brown eyes, the other's eyes are blue
To one I am tied, to the other I am true.
One has my love, the other's only me
But what good is love to a heart that can't be free?
So I'll go on livin' my life just the same
Still one has my heart, the other has my name.
--- Instrumental as they hum ---
(So I'll go on livin' my life just the same)
(Still one has my heart, the other has my name)
If I could live over, my life I would change
The one who has my heart would also have my name...
Album: One Woman Man
Written by Tillman Franks and Johnny Horton
If you told me that you love me
I would feel so proud
If you'd let me hold you honey
I'd holler out loud
I'll never love another
Even if I can
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Chorus:
Won't you let me baby just a kind of hang around
I'll always love you honey and I'll never let you down
I'll never love another even if I can
Well come to me baby I'm a one woman man
I'd climb the highest mountain
If it reached a bigger sky
To prove that I love you
I'd jump off and fly
I'd even swim the ocean
From shore to shore
To prove that I love you
Just a little bit more
Chorus:
Won't you let me baby just a kind of hang around
I'll always love you honey and I'll never let you down
I'll never love another even if I can
Well come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Instrumental
If you told me that you love me
I would feel so proud
If you'd let me hold you honey
I'd holler out loud
I'll never love another
Even if I can
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Chorus:
Won't you let me baby just a kind of hang around
I'll always love honey and I'll never let you down
I'll never love another even if I can
Well come to me baby I'm a one woman man
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man...
From Morenci, Arizona where the copper mines glow i could see Clifton in the canyons below. In clifton lived Rosie we danced and we dined with the money i made in the open pit mine.
I loved my sweet Rosie and she loved me too, there was nothing for rosie that i would not do. Her hugs and her kisses they were something devine gave me reason for working the open pit mine.
While I was out walking with my Rosie one day we passed a store window wtih rings on display i bought those she wanted how they really did shine spent the money i saved in that open pit mine.
Her love would bring heart ache that i would soon learn cause she would two time me when my back was turned. Rosie would go dancing and drink the red wine while i worked like a slave in that open pit mine.
One night i caught Rosie on her rondevou she was hugging and kissing with somebody new it was there that i shot her while there arms were intwined. Then i buried her deep in that open pit mine.
What goes wrong with the mind of a man in a bar
Who sits and keep drinking with his thoughts strayed so far
It's the same old sad story that has often been told
One drink then another till he's out of control
As he sits at a table with his hands on the glass
For him there's no future there's only the past
He reaches for the bottle but his hands don't take hold
His eyes just can't focus he's out of control
Does he search for contentment that he might hope to find
From a honky tonk woman or the bottles of wine
He shakes and he trembles even though he's not old
Like a leaf in a whirlwind he's out of control
Yes I'm just like that fellow who sits there all alone
With no one to love me no family at home
I'm a picture of others with a future so cold
I wanna be with you I can give you love that's true
Just believe the way I feel I love you and I always will
No one could take you place with me don't ever think of setting me free
Just believe the way I feel I love you and I always will
Please be my love
No one can thrill me like you do I've spent the lifetime loving you
Just believe the way I feel I love you and I always will
I think of you each day and night I just wanna hold you tight
Just believe the way I feel I love you and I always will
Please be my love
No one could take you place with me don't ever think of setting me free
Just believe the way I feel I love you and I always will
(Arthur Leo Owens - Dennis Knutson)
It's not that blue Mercedes Benz
That she could give to me
It's not that if she married me
That I would be set free.
It's not that shes just barrels of fun
That makes me fall so hard
That pretty little lady from Beaumnt, Texas
With the oil well in her yard.
It's not because she could be
In a playboy centerfold
That makes me want to take her back
With here and her black gold.
It's not because she's barrels of fun
That my heart pumps so hard
For that pretty little lady from Beaumnt, Texas
With the oil wells in her yard.
--- Instrumental ---
All that stock in Texas gold
Don't mean a thing to me
I buy my oil at K-Mart
I buy one and get one free.
I'd love her if she didn't have
Those paid up credit cards
That pretty little lady from Beaumnt, Texas
With the oil wells in her yard.
It's not because she could be
In a playboy centerfold
That makes me want to take her back
With here and her black gold.
It's not because she's barrels of fun
That my heart pumps so hard
For that pretty little lady from Beaumnt, Texas
With the oil wells in her yard.
That pretty little lady from Beaumnt, Texas
With the oil wells in her yard...
Oh well I'm tired and so weary but I must junrney along
Till the Lord comes to call call me away oh yes
Well the morning is so bright and the lamb is the light
And the night is as fair 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 sorrow no sadness oh my Lord no trouble I see)
There will be peace in the valley for me (oh yes)
Oh well the bear will be gentle yes the wolf will be tame
And the lion will lay down by the lamb
And the beast from the wild will be lead by a child
And I'll be changed from this creature that I am (oh yes)
(There will be peace in the valley...
(Johnny Paycheck)
Well, I was sent to a place in North Carolina
To check up on a moonshine still
When I got there to my suprise
I could see a little light on the hill
Well, the fire was glowing and really I was knowing
I was really hot on the track
But in D.C. they said it couldnt' be
But I'll be the one to bring 'em back.
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Hey, I'm a revenooer man
I got a badge in my pocket
And a gun on my hip
And them moonshiners
Better never make a slip
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'll get 'em if I can.
--- Instrumental ---
Well the moon was shining bright
As I looked down the river
I noticed on the side of the hill
I can see a red light that was glowing bright
I knew it had to be a still
Well, the people down the road said it wasn't far
But I better know someone
'Cause when the moonshiners know I carry a star
I'll bet my bottom dollar I'll have 'em on the run.
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'm a revenooer man
I got a badge in my pocket
And a gun on my hip
Them moonshiners better never make a slip
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'll get 'em if I can.
Well when I got back the woods were bare
Must've knew I was on my way
Well, I heard the branches shatter
And they started to scatter
I heard two or three of them say
It's the revenooer man
It's revenooer man
He's got a big 45 and loads to fill
Dragging and shagging to another hill
It's the revenooer man
And he'll get us if he can.
Yeah, I'm the revenooer man
And I'll get 'em if I can...
Please release me, from my sin
Welcome Jesus, come on in
For only you can cleanse my soul
Release me from sin to sin no more.
Let me walk on sacred ground
Be the ? that you've found
Just lead me on through heavens door
Release me from sin to sin no more.
Send you spirit from above
And teach me Your sweet ways of love
I seek for all You have in store
Release me from sin to sin no more.
Please release me, from my sin
Welcome Jesus, come on in
For only You can cleanse my soul
Release me from sin to sin no more.
Release me from sin to sin no more...
Lost all the day, a brains escape
it just can erase it
and robbing graves of kings and slaves
wipe out an oasis
is there really anything to be ashamed of?
or is it something radiant and smart
and even ruins can all be ruined
wasting what is wasting
and even ruins can all be ruined
wasting what is wasted, taking what is taken
i am an ending
i am an infant
ive never really done anything
i am an ending
at the beginning
i've never really laid anything at your feet.
and history, insanity
a world is distracted
like or unlike all my parents
i don't want to escape it.
like or unlike all my parents
i might lack the inspiration
and even ruins can all be ruined
wasting what is wasting
and even ruins can all be ruined
wasting what is wasted, taking what is taken,
i am an ending
i am an infant
i've never really done anything
i am an ending
at the beginning
i've never really laid anything at your feet.
On the bank of the river stood Running Bear, young Indian brave
On the other side of the river stood his lovely Indian maid
Little White Dove was her name, such a lovely sight to see
But their tribes fought with each other, so their love could never be.
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die.
He couldn't swim the raging river 'cause the river was too wide
He couldn't reach the Little White Dove waiting there on the other side
In the moonlight he could see her throwing kisses 'cross the waves
Her little heart was beating faster waiting for her Indian brave.
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die.
Running Bear dove in the water, Little White Dove did the same
And they swam out to each other through the swirling stream they came
As their hands touched and their lips met, the raging river pulled them down
Now they'll always be together in their happy hunting ground.
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die...
Well, she's got me over deep waters
She's got me out on a limb
She's sawed it out from under me
And I ain't even learned to swim.
I keep a-scrathing at the muddy bank
But all I do is slide
I keep a-begging of her to love me
But just to be denied.
Well, somerbodies gonna get wet
Somebodies gonna drown
It looks to me like if this will be
My third time down.
Well she wanted me to take her boatin'
She just wants to paddle around
And her I am twenty miles from shore
And she throwed my paddler down
She pulled my cork from the boat
And here I'm a-sinking fast
If someone won't come rescue me
I don't know how long I'll last.
'Cause, somerbodies gonna get wet
Somebodies gonna drown
It looks to me like this will be
My third time down.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, she wanted me to take her a-wadin'
She just wants to wet her feet
But here I am up to my neck
In the middle of the famous old creek.
I keep a-scrathing at the muddy bank
But all I do is slide
I keep a-begging for her to love me
But just to be denied.
So, somerbodies gonna get wet
Somebodies gonna drown
It looks to me like if this will be
(Written by Ed Nelson & Fred Rose)
Comb your hair and paint and powder,
You act proud and I'll act prouder,
You sing loud and I'll sing louder,
Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire,
You're my gal and I'm your feller,
Dress up in your frock of yeller,
I'll look swell, but you'll look sweller,
Settin' the woods on fire.
We'll take in all the honkey tonks,
Tonight we're havin' fun;
We'll show the folks a brand new dance,
That never has been done,
I don't care who thinks we're silly,
You be Daffy and I'll be Dilly,
We'll order up two bowls of chili,
Settin' the woods on fire.
--- Instrumental ---
I'll gas up my hot rod stoker,
We'll get hotter than a poker,
You'll be broke, but I'll be broker,
Tonight, we're settin' the woods on fire,
We'll set close to one another,
Up one street and down the other,
We'll have a time, oh brother,
Settin' the woods on fire.
We'll put aside a little time,
To fix a flat or two;
My tires and tubes are doing fine,
But the air is showin' through,
You clap hands and I'll start bowin',
We'll do all the law's allowin',
Tomorrow I'll be right back plowin',
Settin the woods on fire...
Do you see what I see, she's perfect
And she can do no wrong
Well, that's hardly true knowing as I do
But I've loved her for so long.
I think she hung the moon, upside down
And I think she's perfect at turning my world around
And if your heart ever needs breaking she's the best I've ever found
She hung the moon but she hung it upside down.
They say I put her up there
On a pedastool so tall
Well, I hang around down here on the ground
Just to catch her in case she falls.
I think she hung the moon, upside down
I think she's perfect at turning my world around
And if your heart ever needs breaking she's the best I've ever found
She hung the moon but she hung it upside down...
I started drinking and acting crazy way back in sixty-five
Momma would pray and say he's my baby, Lord, please keep him alive
Sister came home with two little children, her man had left her alone.
Momma knew too well the hurt she was feelin'
'cause daddy has been gone so long
We all did our part to add to her pain
We all broke her heart but she never complained.
She loved a lot in her time
She watched love grow and die on the vine
She stood in the shadows so others could shine
She loved a lot in her time.
Momma's prayers were aswered a long time ago
I ain't touched a drink in ten years
My sister Mary married to a good old boy
They don't live far from here.
Momma's work is done, now she's gone on home
The words in our heart are engraved on her stone.
She loved a lot in her time
She watched love grow and die on the vine
She stood in the shadows so others could shine
She loved a lot in her time.
She stood in the shadows so others could shine
She loved a lot in her time.
Momma, you loved a lot in your time...
The mayor gave me the keys to the city
the welcome wagons already appear
but again I'll be packing and leaving
for it's plain now that she once lived here
it may be that I'll never forget her
cause she's love and love lives everywhere
could it be that I'll always be saying
I've got to go for she once lived here
I see her face in the cool of the evening
I hear her voice in each breeze loud and clear
oh there must be a town without memories
but not this one for she once lived here
(George Jones - Tammy Wynette)
Well, you asked me to tell you about her
Since we have been friends for so long
Well, she's really an outstanding woman
More precious than any I've known.
She's soft she's kind and she's gentle
She likes to be loved tenderly
She's the kind you won't ever get over
And she should belong to me.
Don't leave her at night she'll be frightened
She's afraid when the darkness sets in
And blue is her favorite color
And she prefers home loving men.
She likes roses on special occasion
Champagne makes her laugh and feel free
She wants to be held when she's lonely
And she should belong to me.
She should be here with me in these two arms of mine
Happy like we used to be
She no longer needs me I've run out of time
Oh, she should belong to me.
Oh, she should belong to me...
There's a picture that I carry
One we made some time ago
If they ask who's in the picture with me,
I say just a girl I used to know
Just a girl, I used to go around with
Just a friend, from long ago,
I don't tell them how lost I am without her
I say she's just a girl I used to know
I say she's just another girl now
Just a flame, that's lost it's glow
And I say, her name has slipped my mind now,
And she's just a girl I used to know
Just a girl I used to spend some tIme with
Just a friend from long ago
I don't talk about the nights I cry about her
I say she's just a girl I used to know
Just a girl I used to know...
Moerators note: There are several version which use
slightly different words i.e. 'a girl' might be 'some one'
and the verses may be switch. But the basic song is
the same in all versions. See 'Just a Girl I Used to Know'
Look out heart I can tell you have weaken
For I feel those heartaches began
She's come back and I don't know what has brought her
She don't love me she's just lonesome again
For a while I know that I'll be happy
And that's all that matters within
Though I love her I know I can't hold her
But she'll come back when she's lonesome again
Just like always I'm waiting here for her
Yes it's true I always have been
Yes I love her but I know I'll be sorry
She don't love me she's lonesome again
Yes I love her but I know I'll be sorry
George Jones & Skeeter Davis
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in a heavenly peace.
Sleep in a heavenly peace.
Silent night, Holy night
Shepherds quake, at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Christ, the Savior is born.
Christ, the Savior is born.
--- Instrumental ---
(Silent night, Holy night)
(Son of God, love's pure light)
(Radiant beams from Thy holy face)
(With the dawn of redeeming grace)
(Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.)
(Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.)
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in a heavenly peace.
Sleep in a heavenly peace.
(Sleep in a heavenly peace)...
(Ed Burt)
The moon was softly shing on an old Kentucky home
The fragrance of magnolia's filled the air
A lonely girl was writing to her sweet heart all alone
To say how much she wished that she were there.
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight
How it shines in the moons silver light
And the day that used to be, ow I wish that you could be
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight.
--- Instrumental ---
Star of love, high above shining bright
Know the wish that I'm wishing tonight
And you'll bring him back, I know, to the one who loves him so
Star of love high above shining bright.
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight
How it shines in the moons silver light
And the day that used to be, how I wish that you could be
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight...
I'm thinking of a little lady she bears her load without a friend
The one who rocked me in my cradle and through the years she loves me yet
The roses on her cheeks have faded and when they pass her on the street
Would break my heart to see them mock her although she may not dress so neat
She was the first to ever love me the first to hold me to her breast
God bless her cause she is my mother and she'll be the last one I'll forget
Her way may seem a bit old fashioned and some may laugh when passing by
I'm not ashamed to call her mother my love for her I'll not deny
If my old truck was a horse I'd have to shoot it
Lord, the day my ship came in I was waiting for a train
Everytime I get a grip I always lose it
I can't enjoy the sunshine for the rain.
Hon., you know I'm always saying I'm sorry
But you stand by me through it all
Seems like everytime I make my mark
Somebody always paints the wall.
Everytime I think I'm off and running
I'm barely up to a crawl
Everytime I get a leg up on the ladder of success
I shake and fall.
Back last week down at the factory
I was up for a promotion
And the bosses little brother got the call
Seems like everytime I make my mark
Somebody always paints the wall.
--- Instrumental ---
If my old truck was a horse I'd have to shoot it
Lord, the day my ship came in I was waiting for a train
Everytime I get some news there's nothing to it
You're my only pleasure from the pain.
Hon., you know I'm always saying I'm sorry
But you stand by me through it all
Seems like everytime I make my mark
Somebody always paints the wall.
Seems like everytime I make my mark
Somebody always paints the wall...
I never felt more like singing the blues
I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear why'd you do me this way
Well I never felt more like crying all night
Everything's wrong and nothing ain't right
Without you you got me singing the blues.
The moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothing left for me to do but cry over you
I never felt more like running away
Why should I go cause I couldn't stay
Without you you got me singing the blues.
--- Instrumental ---
The moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothing left for me to do but cry over you
I never felt more like running away
Why should I go cause I couldn't stay
Without you you got me singing the blues...
Four walls, two chests and the doorway
To a room that has always stayed closed
But sometimes that door can be opened
By someone that you used to know.
It's been many long years since I've seen her
I got a letter just yesterday
It seemed like it came out of no where
And here's what she had to say.
The years have gone by, some good and some bad
But I never stop thinking 'bout the times that we had
Oh, so meet me tomorrow where we used to go
She signed it someone that you used to know.
--- Instrumental ---
Time is a river that flows down the stream
Never to return to the place where it's been
Still there's some people that stays in your soul
Like someone that you used to know.
The years have gone by, some good and some bad
But I never stop thinking 'bout the times that we had
Oh, so meet me tomorrow where we used to go
She signed it someone that you used to know.
Someone that you used to know...
(Jimmy Hodges)
Gene Pitney
I know that someday you'll want me to want you
When I'm in love with somebody else
You expect me to be true and keep on loving you
Though I am feeling blue you think I can't forget you.
Until someday you'll want me to want you
When I am strong for somebody new
No you don't want me now I'll get along somehow
And then I won't won't want you.
--- Whistles ---
(You expect me to be true and keep on loving you
Though I am feeling blue you think I can't forget you.)
Until someday you'll want me to want you
When I am strong for somebody new
No you don't want me now I'll get along somehow
And then I won't won't want you...
There's a ramshackle shack
In old Caroline
It's callin' me back
To the girl of mine
Those two brown eyes
I'm longin' to see
Oh, the girl of my dreams
She will always be
Those two brown eyes
That sparkle with love
Came down to me
From heaven above
If I could fly
Like a beautiful dove
I'd fly to the arms
Of the one that I love
Suppose tonight would be our last night together
And the love we have known came to an end
Would we laugh and tell ourselves think nothing of it
Or would we cry together for what might have been
I know I'd die in just a little while without you
Another dawn I wouldn't want to see
If you're supposed tonight would be our last together
Oh what a long and lonely night it would be
I couldn't live long without your arms around me
Too soon the blues would come moving in on me
If you suppose tonight would be our last together
With you tonight would be the last night for me
Sweet dreams of you
Every night I go through
Why cant I forget you and start my life anew
Instead of having sweet dreams about you.
You dont love me its plain
I should know you'll never wear my ring
I should hate you the whole night through
Instead of having sweet dreams about you.
--- Instrumental ---
Sweet dreams of you
Things I know can't come true
Why cant I forget you and start my life anew
Instead of having sweet dreams about you...
(Ervin T. Rouse - Lois Mann - Murray Burns)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
(Both)
Just as far as I can remember
She'll remain the rose of my heart
Mom took sick along in December
February brought us broken hearts.
(George)
The reason we've not called the family reunion
We knew that she wouldn't be there
But since we've thought it all over, mama
We know that your spirit is there.
(Both)
No, no, I can't forget the hours
You're the onliest one mom
And sweeter than the flowers
No, no, there's no need to bother
It's because you now
Would only hurt father.
--- Instrumental ---
It looks so good to see us together
But I had to look after dad
Oh mama, when I passed by your coffin
I didn't want to remember you dead.
(Gene)
They all gathered round I stared at their faces
All heads were bowed mighty low
But that was one time we all had to face it
It hurt us so bad you know.
(Both)
No, no, I can't forget the hours
You're the onliest one mom
And sweeter than the flowers
No no there's no need to bother
It's because you now
Would only hurt father.
Oh no momma we'll never forget you
And someday we'll meet you up there...
Just when the sunshines the brightest
And the world looks alright, again
Then the clouds fill the sky's
You can't believe your eyes
Sometimes you just can't win.
My love never meant much to you dear
Or yo you I was always a friend
Oh, why did I call,
You have no heart at all
Sometimes you just can't win.
--- Instrumental ---
I can't live like this any longer
Not knowing just where I stand
I know I should't care
But sweetheart it don't seem fair
Sometimes you just can't win
And then when the sunshines the brightest
And the world looks alright, again
The clouds fill the sky's
You can't believe your eyes
This old smoke filled bar is something I'm not used to,
I gave up my home to see you satisfied;
I just called to let you know where I'll be living,
It's not much but I feel welcome here, inside.
I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a barstool,
My new home has a flashing neon sign;
Stop by and see me anytime you want to,
'Cause, I'm always here, at home, 'til closing time.
--- Instrumental ---
I've got everything it takes to drive me crazy,
And I've got everything it takes to lose my mind;
And in here the atmosphere's just right for heartaches,
Thanks to you I'm always here, 'til closing time.
I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a barstool,
My new home has a flashing neon sign;
Stop by and see me anytime you want to.
'Cause I'm always here at home, 'til closing time...
(Boudleaux Bryant)
Take me as I am or let me go.
Why must you always try to make me over
Take me as I am or let me go
White lilies never grow on stalks of clover
Take me as I am or let me go.
You're trying to reshape me in a mold love
In the image of someone you used to know
But I won't be a standing for an old love
Take me as I am or let me go.
(Take me as I am or let me go.)
You've tried to change me ever since you met me
Take me as I am or let me go
If you can't overlook my faults forget me
Take me as I am or let me go.
You're trying to reshape me in a mold love
In the image of someone you used to know
But I won't be a standing for an old love
Take me as I am or let me go...
(Roger Mill & George Jones)
Well, If you wanna drive a big limousine
I'll buy the longest one you've ever seen
The tall, tall trees, and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you.
Well, If you wanna own a great big mansion
Yes, I'll give it my utmost attention
I'll buy you tall, tall trees, and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you.
Yes I'm a fool, over you
(It may take a while, but I'll prove it's true)
Well, if it's lovin' you want, I've got it
And if it's money you want, I'll get it
I'll buy you tall, tall trees, and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you.
--- Instrumental
Well, If you wanna take a trip across the ocean
Yes, we'll travel anywhere you take a notion
I'll buy you tall, tall trees, and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you.
Now, if you wanna own a great big mansion
If I give it my utmost attention
I'll buy you tall, tall trees, and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you.
Yes, I'm a fool, over you
(It may take a while, but I'll prove it's true.)
Well, if it's lovin' you want, I've got it
And If it's money you want, then, I'll get it
I'll buy you tall, tall trees and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you.
--- Instrumental ---
Yes, I'm a fool, over you
(It may take a while, but I'll prove it's true.)
Well, if it's lovin' you want, I've got it
And If it's money you want, then, I'll get it
I'll buy you tall, tall trees and all the waters in the seas
'Cause I'm a fool, fool, fool for you...
Oh Jesus, please
Please take the devil outta me.
I've traveled far down this lonesome road
The devil he's got me bent down so low
I've just found out where I want to be
Oh Jesus, please
Please take the devil outta me.
I'm getting tired of living in sin
I'm tired of keeping the devil for my friend
I want so badly to be set free
Oh Jesus, please
Please take the devil outta me.
--- Instrumental ---
Now, I'm so happy, I'm free from sin
Because I left my dear Savior in
My jesus told me that I was free
Oh Jesus, thank you
You took the devil outta me.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm getting tired of living in sin
I'm tired of keeping the devil for my friend
I want so badly to be set free
Oh Jesus, please
Please take the devil outta me.
I used to spend my nights. love, in a barroom
Liquor was the only love I've known
But you rescued me from reaching for the bottle
And you brought me back from being too far gone
Your as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Your as sweet as strawberry wine
Your as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time
I looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of the bottle always dry
But when you poured out your heart, I didn't waste it
'Cause there nothing like your love to gettin' me high
Your as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Your as sweet as strawberry wine
Your as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time.
I stay stoned on your love all the time...
If you ever feel unwanted
Kicked around so much you're taunted
Hearts crys out with so much pain
Well, that's the way I feel.
Love someone and love her dearly
Hope these words she didn't hear me
Left me here heartsick and lonely
That's the way I feel.
A cry would do no good
I used to think it would
But the more I thought
The more I believe is what I'll do.
Let your feeling have it's day
Maybe it will go away
Maybe I will find another
That's the way I feel.
Can't let heartbreak over come me
Just because that's the way she done me.
I'll forget she ever loved her
That's the way I feel
--- Instrumental ---
If you ever get the notion
That you're drowning in an ocean
Of the tears that you are crying
That's the way I feel.
Crying just because your lonely
Crying cause your one and only
'Cause she loves somebody better
That's the way I feel.
A cry would do no good
I used to think it would
But the more I thought
The more I believe is what I'll do.
Let this feeling have it's day
Maybe it will go away
Maybe I will find another
That's the way I feel.
Can't let heartbreqk over come me
Just because that's the way she done me.
I'll forget she ever loved her
That's the way I feel...
(Roger Miller)
Your halo is the neon
Your heart a jukebox song
Your heaven is a honky tonk
You love to live so wrong.
I know your not a changin'
As a saint you've gained no fame
My angels kinda tarnished
But I love, just the same.
Tarnished angel
From a backstreet bar
Tarnished angel
I want you just as you are.
Our worlds are strange and different
But love they says is blind
I'll try to live in your world
If you won't live in mine.
--- Instrumental ---
Tarnished angel
From a backstreet bar
Tarnished angel
I want you just as you are.
Our worlds are strangely different
But love they say is blind
I'll try to live in your world
If you won't live in mine...
(Merle Haggard)
Tonight the bottle let me down,
And left your memory come around;
The one true friend I thought I'd found,
Tonight the bottle let me down.
Each night I leave the bar room when it's over,
Not feeling any pain at closing time;
But tonight your memory found me much too sober,
I couldn't drink enough to keep you off my mind.
Tonight the bottle let me down,
And left your memory come around;
The one true friend I thought I'd found,
Tonight the bottle let me down.
--- Instrumental ---
I've always had a bottle I could turn to,
And lately I've been turnin' every day;
But the wine don't take effect the way it used to,
And I'm hurtin' in an old familiar ways.
Tonight the bottle let me down,
And left your memory come around;
The one true friend I thought I'd found,
Tonight the bottle let me down.
Tonight the bottle let me down...
(The bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side)
When I awke this a morning the rain was a pouring down
I was gonna wed the little river girl just over the bridge across town
Now I'm a runnin' up and down the river and my nerves are drivin' me wild
Because the bridge washed out I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
Rain oh rain stop a fallin' dark clouds hurry from the sky
The preacher and my bride is a waitin' and the weddin' bells are starting to chime
I can't kiss and hold her and it's driving me out of my mind
The bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
[ guitar ]
Now I got one foot in the water the other foot solid on the ground
When I try to swim that ragin' ol' river I know if I try I'd drown
There's not a boat around me they walked on out with the tide
And the bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
Rain oh rain stop a fallin'...
The bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
Intro: G
I�ve [G]heard the sound of my dear old mama [C]crying
And the [D]sound of the train that took me off to [G]war
The [G]awful sound of a thousand bombs ex[C]ploding
And I [Am]wondered if I could take it any[C]more[D]
There were [G]times when they almost drove me [C]crazy
But I [D]did my best and took it like a [G]man
And [G]who would think in my lonely room I�d [C]hear it
The [D]one sound in the world my heart can�t [G]stand
[N.C.]To hear that sound and to [G]know its really [C]over
Through tear stained eyes I watched her walk a[D]way
And of [G]earthquakes storms and guns and war
Lord [C]nothing has ever hurt me more than that [G]lonely sound
The [D]closing of the [G]door
(Key change to G#)
And of [G#]earthquakes storms and guns and war
Lord [C#]nothing ever hurt me more than that [G]lonely sound
Well, it won't be long now
Until that 'ol sun goes down
And darkness helps me hide my shameful tears.
My wife works all night long
For a man who's halfway gone
She's the barmaid in the honky-tonk downstairs.
Chorus:
It's a shame she wears the name
Of a man who's locked and chained
To a bottle that's destroyin' all hopes and cares.
To the men with the hungry eyes
She works and hides her pride
She's the barmaid in the honky-tonk downstair
--- Instrumental ---
Chorus:
It's a shame she wears the name
Of a man who's locked and chained
To a bottle that's destroyin' all hopes and cares.
To the men with the hungry eyes
She works and hides her pride
She's the barmaid in the honky-tonk downstairs.
She's the barmaid in the honky-tonk downstairs...
There's a secret behind the smile you see
For this smile is just a part of me
But I know some can't see the signs
That show I'm hurtin' all the time
And the lonely know my secret they know you're on my mind
There's a secret behind the lies you tell
For inside is where the sorrow lies
Cause I'm living like the lonely do
For they've lost someone they love too
And the lonely know my secret they know what I go through
There's a secret behind the smile you see...
Album: Love Bug
Well, I was ruling the roost, had all the chicks to myself.
And suddenly it happened, that funny little feeling I felt.
Well, I tried to outrun it, but it finally caught up with me.
Tell me how can I run from something that I can't see?
Chorus:
Oh, that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.
Nobody's ever seen it, but it's got the whole world shook up.
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug.
It's a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.
Well, I always thought that I had me a pretty good style,
But I lost that race by a good old country mile.
Yeah, I was walking all around
With my head held way up high,
And it fooled me, hit me, really took me by surprise.
Chorus:
Oh, that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.
Nobody's ever seen it, but it's got the whole world shook up.
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug.
It's a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.
Yes, a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug...
(Written by Dallas Frazier)
If you see a man in clothes that's old and ragged
And he walks from bar to bar in worn out shoes
If people point and whisper, "God have mercy"
Would you deny the man that you once knew
If on the street I meet you with your new love
And I walk right up and say, "How do you do"
Would you turn your back and tell him you don't know me
Would you deny the love that you once knew
Would you be ashamed to remember
I'm the same man who lost ev'rything for you
If tomorrow on the street I die a beggar
Would you deny the man that you once knew
Would you deny the love that you once knew...
I stopped off at the Quicksack for some beer and cigarettes
The old man took my money as he stared at my Corvette
He said, I had one just like her son, a 1963
'Til the man down at the bank took her from me
Oh She was hotter than a two dollar pistol
She was the fastest thing around
Long and lean every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built and fun to handle Son
I'm glad that you dropped in
She reminds me of the one I loved back then
Then I handed him my keys and said, here take her for a spin
The old man scratched his head, then he looked at me and grinned
He said son you just don't understand it ain't the car I want
It's the brunette in your 'vette that turns me on
I had one that was hotter than a two dollar pistol
She was the fastest thing around
Long and lean every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built and fun to handle Son
I'm glad that you dropped in
She reminds me of the one I loved back then
Lord she was hotter than a two dollar pistol
She was the fastest thing around
Long and lean every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built and fun to handle Son
I'm glad that you dropped in
She reminds me of the one I loved back then
I've [E] cried a million tears, down through the years. Searching [B] for
that special [E] one. And the vows I took before, where all forever more,
but no matter how I [B] tried they came un[E]done.
Then the good lord finally gave me the true love of a lady, someone who
believes in me. And she lets me know each day, that love is here to stay. I
finally found someone who'll never leave.
CHORUS
[NC]I put a [E] golden band on the [A] right left hand this [E] time, and the
[A] right left hand put a [E] golden band on [B] mine. When our [E] hair is
snowy white, [A] time will prove I'm [E] right. I put a [A] golden band on
the [B] right left hand this [E] time.
I'll [F] never have to plead for the [Bb] love that my heart needs, she'll be
[C] close enough to [F] touch. And when the nights are long and cold, [Bb]
she'll be there to [F] hold, all dressed up for [C] one more night of [F]
love.
CHORUS
[NC]I put a [F] golden band on the [Bb] right left hand this [F] time, and
the [Bb] right left hand put a [F] golden band on [C] mine. When our [F]
hair is snowy white, [Bb] time will prove I'm [F] right. I put a [Bb] golden
(Writer: Hank Williams, Sr.)
I'll pretend I'm free from sorrow,
Make believe that wrong is right;
Your wedding day will be tomorrow,
But there'll be no teardrops tonight.
Why, oh why should you desert me,
Are you doin' this for spite;
If you only want to hurt me,
Then there'll be no teardrops tonight.
--- Instrumental ---
I'll believe that you still love me,
When you wear your veil of white;
But you think that you're above me,
And there'll be no teardrops tonight.
Shame, oh shame for what you're doin',
Other arms will hold you tight;
You don't care whose life you ruin,
So, there'll be no teardrops tonight...
Album: High-Tech Redneck
I gave up cigarettes,
haven't had to light one yet.
It's been a year sense I stopped.
Same goes for alcohol.
I don't touch the stuff at all.
I used to drink 'till I dropped.
Chorus:
But those were tough this is easy,
and it feels so good to say.
Forgetting you is not that hard to do
for I've done it a thousand times a day.
Oh I've done it a thousand times a day.
Friends said it would take some time
to get you off my mind.
They thought I'd never let you go.
But, I guess I've proved them wrong.
One more bad habit gone.
Just like the whisky and the smokes.
Chorus:
But those were tough this is easy,
and I'm all right I'm ok.
Forgetting you is not that hard to do
for I've done it a thousand times a day.
I've given you up for good,
just like I said I would.
Oh the night you walked away.
Forgetting you is not that hard to do
for I've done it a thousand times a day.
Oh I've done it a thousand times a day...
I woke up this morning aching with pain
Don't think I can work, but I'll try
The car's in the shop so I thumbed all the way
Oh these days I barely get by
I walked home from work and it rained all the way
My wife left and didn't say why
She laid all her bills on the desk in the hall
Oh these days I barely get by
Put my only two dollars on my favorite horse
He lost by a nose and I cried
Oh, my boss says come winter we'll all be laid off
Oh these days I barely get by
These days I barely get by
I want to give up, lay down and die
Worst of all is when she told me goodbye
Oh these days I barely get by
There was a time when I thought of no other and we sang our own love's refrain
Our hearts beat as one as we had our fun but time changes everything
When you left me my poor heart was broken our romance seemed all in vain
The dark clouds are gone and there's blue skies again
Yes time changes everything
[ steel ]
The time has passed I forgot you mother nature does wonderful things
I guess that it's true for me and for you cause time changes everything
Oh you change the name of an old song rearrange it and make it swing
I thought nothing could stop me from loving you but time changes everything
[ fiddle ]
So goodluck to you may God bless you I can't say that we won't love again
Unfaithful one, your tears are falling
At last you're payin' for all your fun
Too many honest hearts you've broken
Go on and cry unfaithful one.
So, now you found you were mistaken
You thought your game was almost fun
The tide has turned and left you weepin'
Go on and cry unfaithful one.
--- Instrumental ---
So, now you found you were mistaken
The storms of loneliness have come
The tide has turned and left you weepin'
Go on and cry unfaithful one.
I once stood in the darkness I couldn't see a light
Backed up against the wall I built around my life
I'd run out of reasons to ever love again
But somehow you found a door and you came waltzing in
(Chorus:)
Walls can fall, storms can end
Skys can clear, hearts can mend
All it took was your sweet love to rise above it all
You can build 'em strong and tall, but walls can fall
Here we stand together with stones enough to build
A bridge into forever beyond the highest hill
The past will fade behind us if we let the future shine
Not a thing can come between us if we always keep in mind that
(Repeat chorus)
We're gonna try to get along everyday
We're gonna search our hearts right now and find the way
From now on we're gonna sing a happy song
Everyday we're gonna try to get along.
Yes, we love each other so and that is why
If we don't try now, love might pass us by
We should keep it in the family, that's the place
And that's way to keep a smile upon our face.
So we're gonna try to get along everyday
We're gonna search our hearts right now and find the way
From now on we're gonna sing a happy song
Everyday we're gonna try to get along.
Take the kids, go away on a trip
Ride a plane take a train or a ship
Anything to make us laugh and have some fun
Doing this might get the old ball game won.
We're gonna try to get along everyday
We're gonna search our hearts right now and find the way
From now on we're gonna sing a happy song
Everyday we're gonna try to get along.
We're gonna try to get along everyday
We're gonna search our hearts right now and find the way
From now on we're gonna sing a happy song
--- Instrumental ---
(I'm wearing my heart away for you)
I wonder where you are tonight my love
These mem'ries of you just started now
My arms are cold while you hold someone new
And I'm wearing my heart away for you
I'm wearing my heart away for you
It cries out loud my love is true
And though my darling if you'd only knew
I'm wearing my heart away for you
Oh, I've always been a baby when it comes to growing up
And I'm the biggest baby that you've ever seen
I know we've had many problems but if you could still be me
Take this bottle from my hands and wean me.
Yes, you've wondered why I've always had a bottle in my hand
Why I never could give up my childish ways
Well, I'd rather be even with your help the man I'm going to be
Take this bottle from my hand and wean me.
And when I take that first big step I'll walk straight to you
Right into your lovin' arms that's where I want to be
Take this bottle from my hand and wean me
Right in your loving arms that's where I want to be
Take this bottle from my hand and wean me.
I have the invitation that you sent me you wanted me to see you change your name
I couldn't stand to see you wed another but dear I hope you're happy just the same
Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel that should be ringing now for you and me
Down the aisle with someone else you're walking
Those wedding bells will never ring for me
[ steel ]
I planned a little cottage in the valley I even brought a little band of gold
I thought someday I'll place it on your finger
But now the future looks so dark and cold
I fancy that I see a bunch of roses a blossom from an orange tree in your hair
And while the organ plays I'll love you truly please let me pretend that I am there
Wedding bells are ringing in the chapel ever since the day you set me free
I know momma loved me
I reckoned that dad
Thought I was a pretty good kid
I've been blamed but I'm not ashed
Of a couple of things I did
I learned the golden rule
Before I started to school
Like ever'y little young'n should do
But what am I worth on God's great earth
If I'm not worth nothing to you
What am I worth here on earth
Darling, If I can't have you
I just can't find no peace of mind
With anything that I do
I don't know why you made me cry
Honey, won't you give me a clue
What am I worth on God's great earth
If I'm not worth nothing to you
I might get sent to be president
If I'm sure I could do it for you
They would feature my face all over the place
For all the good thing I do
I might get my name in the hall of fame
Or even in the book of who's who
But what am I worth on God's great earth
If I'm mot worth nothin' to you
What am I worth here on earth
Darling, If I can't have you
I just can't find no peace of mind
With anything that I do
I don't know why you made me cry
Honey, won't you give me a clue
What am I worth on God's great earth
(I won't believe a word, till I hear it from you.)
Draw me a picture, guess I'm a fool
I won't believe a word, they say about you
Send me a paper have it notarized, too
That still won't mean a thing, till I hear it from you.
Draw up a picture, might as well paint it blue
That's how I know I'll feel, if I find hope that's true
Write me a letter, address it afool
I won't believe it then, till I hear it from you.
They like me in Pittsburgh, everywhere I go
The sudden conversation, he'll be the last to know
Put it in the papers, make it headline news
I won't believe it then, till I hear it from you.
Everybody tells me you're a cheater
Yes and everybody says you cheated too
Should we believe them and let them tear our love apart
Or should we believe what's in our hearts
I believe in my heart the one I love is true
And I'd never take a chance on losing you
Side by side hand in hand we'll never be apart
Just as long as we believe what's in our hearts
Only your two lips could make me happy
And I'm sure you know I feel the same way too
Together we will share a tender love no one can part
Just as long as we believe what's in our hearts
(Darrell Edwards - Helen Cross)
When my heart hurts no more and the flames just an ember
Love that I begged you for I won't even remember
I'll be no weeping willow when I've learned the score
No more tears on my pillow when my heart hurts no more.
When my heart hurts no more, that's what I'm longin' for
To be free from the spell, that's all been so well
I will have to keep wonderin' what I'm livin' for
I won't be at your mercy when my heart hurts no more.
--- Instrumental ---
When my heart hurts no more, that's what I'm liviin' for
When at last I'll be free from your memory
I won't have to keep wonderin' what I'm living for
I'll be no weeping willow when my heart hurts no more...
When you left I thought that I would soon be over you
Even told myself that I would find somebody new
Time and tears have come and gone but not your memory
But I'll be over you when the grass grows over me
(Chorus:)
Yes I'll be over you when you're standing over me
And as you look down at the cold cold ground I'm sleeping in
Don't expect to hear me say that I still love you then
'Cause I'll be over you when the grass grows over me
Even when my eyes are closed they keep on seeing you
Every minute I'm alive I'm hurting through and through
And as long as I live I know I won't be free
But I'll be over you when the grass grows over me
(Boudleaux Bryant - Felice Bryant)
Where did the sunshine go, why is it raining so
Where is the love I used to know, where did the sunshine go.
Where did the sunshine go, why do the cold winds blow
Where is the one I needed so, where did the sunshine go?
I discovered the sunshine in a woman's loving smile
Like a fool I thought the sun had come to stay
Then she fell for another and the sun went out of style
And the springtime vanished when I went away.
Where did the sunshine go, why is it raining so
Where is the love I used to know, where did the sunshine go.
Where did the sunshine go, why do the cold winds blow
Where is the one I needed so, where did the sunshine go?
Now there's mothing but heartaches in the whole wide lonely earth
Anyway my blue world looks that way to me
Gone is all of the sunshine and the smile that gave it birth
Leaving nothing but a cold cold misery.
Where did the sunshine go, why is it raining so
Where is the love I used to know, where did the sunshine go.
Where did the sunshine go, why do the cold winds blow
Where is the one I needed so, where did the sunshine go?...
(Roger Bowling)
I guess I finally found what I do best.
I always knew there was something I'd be good at
Every man has something he does better than the rest
I still can't believe how much I miss you
And I guess I finally found what I do best.
When it came to lovin' oh you were something
I took all the love you gave and I surely made a mess
Yes, I lost in love but in sadness I've been succesful
Yes, I guess I finally found what I do best.
They say that every man has given talent
But if hurtin' is a talent then I know that I've been blessed
Oh, missing you just seems to come so natural
And I guess I finally found what I do best.
Oh, if there's something I wish I wasn't good at
But I guess I deserve what I do best...
Why Me Lord
(Spoken)
Why me Lord?
(Sang)
What have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
(Spoken)
Tell me Lord.
(Sang)
What did I ever do
That was worth loving you
Or the kindness you've shown.
Lord, help me Jesus,
I've wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am.
Now that I know
That I've needed you
So help me Jesus,
My soul's in your hands.
(Spoken)
Why me Lord?
(Sang)
If you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from you
(Spoken)
Maybe Lord.
(Sang)
I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you.
Lord, help me Jesus,
I've wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am.
Now that I know
That I've needed you
So help me Jesus,
My soul's in your hands.
Lord, help me Jesus,
I've wasted it
So help me Jesus
I know what I am
Now that I know
That I've need you
So help me Jesus,
My soul's in your hands.
Jesus, my soul's in your hands...
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
(Both)
Will you travel down this road with me
Help me be the one I want to be
Help me see the thing I long to see
Will you travel down this road with me?
(Tammy)
Lifes a journey full of dreams
Hopes and possabilities
One of my dreams will come true
If I'm walkin' next to you.
(Both)
Will you travel down this road with me
Help me be the one I want to be
Help me see the thing I long to see
Will you travel down this road with me?
--- Instrumental ---
(Tammy)
Many rivers we will cross
Many miles we will walk
Sharing laughter, sharing tears
Buildin' memories through the years.
(Both)
Will you travel down this road with me
Help me be the one I want to be
Help me see the thing I long to see
Will you travel down this road with me?
Will you travel down this road with me
Help me be the one I want to be
Help me see the thing I long to see
Will you travel down this road with me?
Will you travel down this road with me?...
(Written by George Jones)
I've been living a new way
Of life that I love so
But I can see the clouds are gath'ring
And the storm will wreck our home
For last night he held you tightly
And you didn't even shove
This is true for I've been watching
From the window up above
You must have thought that I was sleeping
And I wish that I had been
But I guess it's best to know you
And the way your heart can sin
I thought we belonged together
And our hearts fit like a glove
I was wrong for I've been watching
From the window up above
Instrumental
From my eyes the teardrops started
As I listened on and on
I heard you whisper to him softly
That our marriage was all wrong
But I hope he makes you happy
And you will never lose his love
I was wrong, I was watching
From the window up above
How I wish I could be dreaming
And wake up to an honest love
I was wrong for I was watching
From the window up above...
Tammy Wynette & George Jones
Oh Lord, you know that I'm not
One to bother you with little things
And you and I have never been too close
But we've always been on speakin' terms
I've watched you with doin' things
And tried to understand you more than most.
No I haven't gone to church the way I ought to
But I always thought you knew
In my own way I worshipped you
While even your own children
Doubt and fail to understand
The simple way you go about the things you do.
I've seen the doubt upon the face of loved ones
As they sadly placed a wreath of flowers on a tiny grave
And wondered why a child is brought into the world
To only live a little while and die, you could have saved.
But I believe that in your eyes
This little child was somethin' special
And you wanted it to be with you, no doubt
So with out-stretched arms you beckoned
It's so simple that I reckon
They can't understand the way you worked it out.
Once I saw a young man growin'
till he neared the age of knowin'
Then I watched as somethin' happened to his mind
No doctor could correct it,
It was just as I suspected
And I marvelled at your way of bein' kind.
They tried everything in vain and
I was there when they explained it
To the family, how he slipped into a trance
Guess you looked into the future,
Watched him turn his back upon you
Lovin' him so much you couldn't take the chance.
It took a lot of love to die,
for sinners such as I
And I guess that's why you've never given up on me
You understood when some denied you
And even when they crucified you
Knowin' all these things were meant to be.
For the stable's such a simple thing,
No wonder there were few who came
To see a king the night that...
If they saw Him riding in, long hair flying in the wind,
Would they love Him down in Shreveport today?
If they heard He was a Jew and a Palestinian too,
Would they love Him down in Nashville today?
If they saw Him talk with ease
To the junkies, whores, and thieves,
Would they love Him out in Wichita today?
Would the rich men think it funny
If He said give up your money?
Would they love Him up on Wall Street today?
If He made the wine from water,
Gave it to their sons and daughters,
What would the folks in Salt Lake City say?
If He talked of brotherhood
As He walked their neighborhoods,
Would they love Him up in Boston today?
Oh, If He said love those who use you,
And forgive those who abuse you,
If He turned the other cheek, what would you say?
Would you laugh and call Him crazy,
And just send Him on his way,
If He walked right into your town today?
Would you laugh and call Him crazy,
And just send Him on his way,
If He walkd right into your town today?
(Dorsey Dixon)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
(George)
Who did you say it was brother
Who was it fell by the way
When whiskey and blood ran together
Did you hear anyone pray?
(Gene)
When I heard the crash on the highway
I knew what it was from the start
I went to the scene of destruction
And the picture was stamped on my hreart.
(Both)
I didn't hear nobody pray dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I've heard the crash on the highway
But I didn't hear nobody pray.
(Gene)
There was whiskey and blood all together
Mixed with glass where they lay
Death played her hand in destruction
But I didn't hear nobody pray.
(George)
I wish I could change this sad story
That I am now telling you
But there is no way I can change it
For somebody's life is now through.
(Both)
I didn't hear nobody pray dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I've heard the crash on the highway
But I didn't hear nobody pray.
(Gene)
Their soul has been called by the Master
they died in the crash on the way
I heard the groans of the dying
But I didn't hear nobody pray.
(Both)
I didn't hear nobody pray dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I've heard the crash on the highway
But I didn't hear nobody pray.
No, I didn't hear nobody pray...
(Arlie Duff)
George Jones & Gene Pitney
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us when you can
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us now and then.
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
Saying y'all come to see us by and by.
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us when you can
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us now and then.
The kinfolks 're coming, coming by the dozen
Eatin' everything from soup to hay, hay, hay
And right after dinner they ain't looking any thinner
And here's what you'll hear them say.
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us when you can
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us now and then.
--- Instrumental ---
Oh, old grandma's a wishing they'd come out to the kitchen
And help her do the dishes right away
But they all start leavin', even though she's a grievin'
You can still hear grandma say.
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us when you can
Y'all come, (y'all come), y'all come, (y'all come)
Oh, y'all come to see us now and then.
Oh, y'all come to see us now and then...
(George Jones - Eddie Eddings)
Yearning to be with the one I can't agree with
Yearning to hear you call my name
Like a fool I left you and now I can't forget you
Please forgive me take me back again.
I'll never be the same without you darling
You'll always be my everything
Now I'm yearning to kiss you
Oh, darling how I miss you
Oh, how I wish you felt the same.
--- Instrumental ---
I'll never be the same without you darling
You'll always be my everything
Now I'm yearning to kiss you
Oh, darling how I miss you
I wish that we could make commance sweetheart...
(Curly Putman - Mike Kosser - Steve Pippin)
You look good in anything you choose to wear
Even a trace of gray would look good in your hair
And you look fine in sunshine baby or the shadows of a storm
But you always look your best here in my arms.
You look good when you sit and rock our baby
You look great the perfect picture of a lady
And you look fine with your smile so angel soft and sunshine warm
But you always look your best here in my arms.
We look good walking together
And we feel so good holding each other
I'm depending on your tender love to keep me safe and warm
Yes, you always look your best here in my arms.
I'm depending on your warm and tender love to keep me strong
And you always look your best here in my arms...
(Written by Webb Pierce)
Yes, I know why I want to cry, it's over you
But I'm painting the town feelin' blue
If you've ever loved one that's untrue
Then you'll know why I want to cry, it's over you.
Well, I've tried you all over again
And you just lied all over again
Guess I'm asking for heartaches of you
Yes, I know why I want to cry, it's over you.
Well, I've tried you all over again
And you just lied all over again
If you've ever love one that's untrue
Yes, I know why I want to cry, it's over you.
Yes, I know why I want to cry, it's over you...
It's a long way off from where I should be going
And everytime I hate to leave your side
And now when I return there's somethin' missin'
When I'm gone you don't seem to miss me.
Now life's so fast and everything is changing
And if your changeing too then I don't blame you
I remember how you used to kiss me
But when I'm gone you don't seem to miss me.
I'm going back I wonder why
I'm running fast to get home
I just can't wait to see your face
But you don't seem to miss me.
--- Instrumental ---
No one can take away the things you've given
And all the good we've had along together
There was a time when you could not resist me
Now I'm gone you don't seem to miss me.
I'm going back I wonder why
I'm running fast to get home
I just can't wait to see your face
But you don't seem to miss me.
I can't wait to see your face
I know that you wonder who I dream about
And if I met someone who thrills me so
Well, I've finally met a girl who turns me inside out
I'll tell you about her for you ought to know.
You comb her hair every mornin'
And make sure she's dressed just right
You comb her hair every mornin'
And put her to bed everynight.
When she's around me sometimes I can hardly speak
I stammer and I walk right into doors
And just to hold her hand in mine makes me feel weak
Oh, you know her heart is a friend of yours.
You comb her hair every mornin'
And make sure she's dressed just right
You comb her hair every mornin'
And put her to bed everynight...
I never thought I'd find someone
Who could make me stay at home
I thought I always wanted to be free
But you walked into my life
And today you are my wife
And made a believer out of me.
You said that I belonged to you
And my running days were through
And I realized then that's how it had to be
And you made a believer out of me.
Yes, you made a believer out of me
You convinced me that I needed you
And I don't want to be free
Yes, you made a believer out of me
--- Instrumental ---
You said the women that I knew
Could never take the place of you
You promised to erase their memory
You gave your love and now I know
It won't be hard to let them go
You made a believer out of me.
I'll stay with you both day and night
'Cause your love is outta sight
I hope that you don't never set me free
And you made a believer out of me.
Yes, you made a believer out of me
You convinced me that I needed you
And I don't want to be free
Yes, you made a believer out of me...
Who's gonna be to blame when dreams are all in vain
And find out then that there's somebody new
Who's gone away someday, they hadn't gone away
I bet you never thought it would be you
I bet you never thought it could be you.
--- Instrumental ---
You'll walk the floor and weep, you will tremble in your sleep
You'll sit and wonder what you're gonna do
Who's gonna pray each night for the Lord to bring daylight
I bet you never thought it could be you you
I bet you never thought it would be you.
--- Instrumental ---
Who's gonna feel ashamed each time they hear my name
And be sorry that they broke a heart in two
I think you ought to know so I'll tell you before I go
I bet you never thought it would be you you
I bet you never thought it could be you...
If you think, it's lonesome where you are tonight.
Well you oughta be here with me.
If you think there's heartache where you are tonight.
Then you oughta be here with me.
Chorus:
Because with you I'm whole. Without you I'm cold.
So if you think about me where you are tonight
Then you oughta be here with me.
If teardops are fallin' where you are tonight.
Then you oughta be here with me.
If lonliness calls you where you are tonight.
Then you oughta be here with me.
Chorus:
Because with you I'm whole. Without you I'm cold.
So if you think about me where you are tonight
Then you oughta be here with me.
Recitation:
You know if nobody loves you darlin'
And it's lonely where you are tonight.
Honey, Don't you know you oughta be here with me?
And Here's thinking of you. Ah, whereever you are tonight
But you oughta be here with me.
Chorus:
Because with you I'm whole. Without you I'm cold.
So if you think about me where you are tonight
Then you oughta be here with me.
Darling, You oughta be here with me...
You're back again but are you here to stay
Or havew you come again to lead my heart astray
You know I love you though you treat me like this
You're back again and I know I'll get burnt.
Everytime I hold and kiss you
You cause me to love you even more
My crazy heart just can't realize
You're back again just telling me lies.
--- Instrumental ---
Everytime I hold and kiss you
You cause me to love you even more.
My crazy heart just can't realize
You tell me you have married an angel
She's made heaven out of your home
You say there couldn't be rainbows without her
She's brought you happiness you've never known.
But you may hate me for what I will tell you
But you'll thank me for setting you right
While you work to keep angel in heaven
Your angel steps out of heaven each night.
Her heaven's not the same that you're living in
It's any place where there's music and some free drinks thrown in
So call her your angel, I won't say you're not right
But you angel steps out of heaven each night.
It wasn't long ago when I first met you
But it didn't take me long to want you near
In the short time that I’ve known you I’ve grown to love you
And I can't stand the thought of you not here
Wine oh why, why did you do this
You made me become someone which I'm ashamed
Wine oh why, why did you do this
Wine you've become my everything
The beginning of each day I'm a new man
But by noon I begin to feel the fall
And by night I know I just got to have you
And I know that I must answer to your call
Wine oh why, why did you do this
You made me become someone which I'm ashamed
Wine oh why, why did you do this
You gave the heart you gave to me in person
You made the vows you made to me in person
Then when your love has lost all its glow
You said your friend to let me know
I wish you would have told me so in person
I placed my ring upon your hand in person
I should have got it back again in person
But so afraid my tears would start
You said your friend to do your part
You really should have broke my heart in person
If love is gone then I can't understand
But it hurts so much to hear it second hand
I once appeared at your front door in person
But I won't appear there anymore in person
And though you send someone you knew
To tell me that our love was through
I know I'll still be missing you in person
A friend of mine told me that you were down here last night
I almost called him a liar but I seen he was right,
Yeah, he was right.
I'm over my anger but that's about all
It's hard to recover from that kind of fall
A fool never knows when to give up
For years I remember those long nights of love
But, I don't go back, anymore
My heart's locked it's windows and bolted it's door
It's like trying to hold back the sea from the shore
No I, don't go back anymore
You're still just as pretty as you were back then
If I didn't know you, I'd fall again
So don't smile and tell me that you still care
Don't stir up my feelings, it just isn't fair
I don't go back, anymore
My heart's locked it's windows and bolted it's door
It's like trying to hold back the sea from the shore
No I, don't go back, anymore
No, I don't go back, anymore
The music from the honky tonk, the lonely songs they play
Comin' through my window, 'cause I live not far away
There tempting me to come back to the things we used to do
But the honky tonks and lonely songs I left behind when I left you.
The nightlife with it's party's, that's you're style of being gay
Although it meant I lost your love, I couldn't live that way
I hope some day you'll think enough of me and try to change
And come away from the honky tonk back into my arms again.
--- Instrumental ---
The nightlife with it's party's, that's you're style of being gay
Although it meant I lost your love, I couldn't live that way
I hope some day you'll think enough of me and try to change
And come away from the honky tonk back into my arms again.
I lead a rich rewarding life, a wife, a home, a car
But generally you can find me down in some dim lit bar
I hold all the pleasures of the world, this fact I can't deny
But I'm living, yes, I'm living in the shadow of a lie.
My wife's first husband and myself were on a fishin' trip
He was in our rowboat, me on shore, when I saw my partner slip
A hellish thing took hold of me and I delayed my rescue dash
Still I knew my lover husband had finally breathed his last.
I took his body back to town and restrained a happy smile
When they said there'd be a hearin', wouldn't even be a trial
That a fine upstanding citizen like me could do no wrong
And the walls between me and my love would finally soon be gone.
Now just when my world glows brightest and warm thoughts run through my head
A chilling darkness hovers like a demon over head
And sometimes the guilt inside me reigns so strong I hope to die
I couldn't say just where this crazy night began
With my first drink or when that pretty girl walked in
I left my lips go wild with her sweet kiss to long
Now here I stand with so much guilt, I can't go home.
I lost my head and then the wine made all a friend
I couldn't stop and now I've got these guilty hands
But I won't touch my darling, knowing I done wrong
I can't go straight into her arms, I can't go home.
--- Instrumental ---
I lost my head and then the wine made all a friend
I couldn't stop and now I've got these guilty hands
But I won't touch my darling, knowing I done wrong
I can't go straight into her arms, I can't go home.
It can’t hurt me I stopped livin’ yesterday
Let the icy cold wind blow
Let it rain let it snow
Let a hurtin’ heartache move inside to stay
Let the shoes ware off my feet
Let me sleep out in the street
It can’t hurt me I stopped livin’ yesterday
You were every reason I had left to live
But yesterday a stranger offered more than I could give
I don’t care which road I take
Or how much misery‘s in my way
It can’t hurt me I stopped livin’ yesterday
You were every reason I had left to live
But yesterday a stranger offered more than I could give
I don’t care which road I take
Or how much misery‘s in my way
It can’t hurt me I stopped livin’ yesterday
She comes to me so excited and I keep waiting for
The feeling to come flowing out once more
But even with her in my arms I feel so left behind
'Cause I still hold her body but I think I lost her mind...
I don't know where her fault goes while the rest of hers with me
She's just going through the motions, wait for me
You know she has her pride and Lord knows I have mine
'Cause I still hold her body but I think I lost her mind.
And I think I've lost her will to let her know that I lnow
'Cause she thinks she found a way that it won't show
But she does me this favor and loves me one more time
Yes, I still hold her body but I think I lost her mind
Yes, I still hold her body but I know I lost her mind
Accident'ly in your arms and that's all it took
Knowing how you want and need me with just one look
To leave you now is something you should know that I can't do
I stayed long enough to fall in love with you
Long enough to know that what I feel won't go away
Just lookin' won't be near enough after today
Everything I need is everything I see in you
I stayed long enough to fall in love with you
Yes everything I need...
For the first time tonight I saw me
And I said to myself what a fool
He placed a crown on your head
Believed the lies, each one you said
For the first time tonight I saw me.
Yes, I looked into my eyes
And saw the reason why she cried
Saw a picture of a fool
Who should still be by her side.
For the first time tonight I saw me
And I'm ashamed for now I can see
Love she gave all in vain
I was one, her everything
For the first time tonight I saw me.
Yes, I looked into my eyes
And saw the reason why she cried
Saw a picture of a fool
Who should still be by her side.
For the first time tonight I saw me
And I'm ashamed for now I can see
Love she gave all in vain
I was one, her everything
For the first time tonight I saw me.
Once I lived the life of wine and roses
I drank a lot back then for one concern
Success for me lay just around the corner
I thought my social friends would help me make the turn.
But now I'm paying for the days of wine and roses
A victim of the drunken life I chose
Now all my social friends look down their noses
For I kept the wine and threw away the rose.
--- Instrumental ---
I stood by and watched the bottle take control of me
The turn I made was not the one I planned
And I watched my social standing slip away from from me
As I slowly watched the bottle take command.
And now I'm paying for the days of wine and roses
A victim of the drunken life I chose
Now all my social friend look down their noses
I've got to get used to being lonely
And get used to knowin', darling, that you're gone
'Cause how can I prepare myself without you
When I can't get used to being all alone.
I got to get used to being lonely
And say this is the last day of the year
'Cause how can I look forward to tomorrow
When I can't get used to knowing I've lost you.
For things to change I must help to change them
'Cause on my own I don't have faith in me
But loneliness is all I have without you
'Cause I can't get used to being this lonely.
--- Instrumental ---
Yes, loneliness is all I have without you
Oh well don't let the spinning ever stop you've got me spinning like a top
Going round and round is all I do
I can't tell the day from night I don't know the wrong from right
I only know I can't get over you
I've got an angel on one shoulder the devil on the other
I'm in between oh tell me what to do
One tells me let you go the other tells me no
I only know I can't get over you
You've got me spinning like a top don't let this spinning ever stop
Just tell me that your love for me is true
My heartaches disappear when you say I love you dear
I only know I can't get over you
I've got an angel on one shoulder...
I've got an angel on one shoulder...
You know that I'm a humble man, Lord
And I try just as hard as I can, Lord
I search this life for joy but mostly I found grief
So leave me home for I can't find it here.
Leave me home for I can't find it here
Everything I've ever wanted always disappeared
Take my hand and with your hand dry my tear
And leave me home for I can't find it here.
For all my plans and schemes have called on me
For a simple man there's not much else for me to be
And you've done your share Lord but I'm just weak and full of fear
So leave me home for I can't find it here.
Leave me home for I can't find it here
Everything I've ever wanted always disappeared
Take my hand and with your hand dry my tear
And leave me home for I can't find it here.
There's a love in my heart that I'd been keeping
I don't know how to give it away to someone new
Oh you walked out the door and left me weeping
And I can't change overnight from loving you
If I can't walk with you then I'll walk all alone
Where my feet touch the ground then that's where I'll call home
I don't like all this loneliness that I go through
But I can't change overnight from loving you
All you say to forget the lips I used to kiss
Find someone to take the place of a love I once knew
Yes you walked out the door and left me weeping
We were sitting at the table and we saw your old flame
You grew restless as he passed by
Though you say you can hardly remember his name
I can still see him in your eyes.
Oh, when you whisper sweet words to me
I don't hear them for I realize
Should our love grow dim you'd go back to him
I can still see him in your eyes.
Though you say, all over between you and him
And it's only me you idolize
Then why is it when you see him enter the room
I can still see him in your eyes.
Oh, when you whisper sweet words to me
I don't hear them for I reply
It's just a matter of time till you leave me behind
I can still see him your eyes.
I don't love you anymore like the way I did before
And since you've found someone new I think it's best
I don't try and walk the floor I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less
I don't love you anymore for I've got no more love to give
You drained my heart of all its love with every sweet caress
I keep saying o'er and o'er I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less
I held you close to me one time I kissed your lips and called you mine
But another came and thrilled you more I guess
I cried as you walked out the door I don't love you anymore
Trouble is I don't love you any less
I don't love you anymore...
He is so good to me
He is so good to me
When I am down he comforts me
He is so good to me.
When life darkness starts closing in
I meet in secret with my special friend
He talks to me and calmness begins
He is so good to me.
He is so good to me
He is so good to me.
When I am down he comforts me
He is so good to me
--- Instrumental ---
Each days burdens may touch my soul
But I meet with him and He makes me whole
My troubles gone and rest on the sea
He is so good to me.
He is so good to me
He is so good to me.
When I am down he comforts me
He is so good to me.
He is so good to me
He is so good to me.
When I am down he comforts me
He is so good to me.
He is so good to me
He is so good to me.
When I am down he comforts me
I had drifted for so long with my life so full of wrong
That the Lord should have turned his back on me
But he took the trembling hand of a lost and lonely man
Broke the chains from mortal shame and made me free
Yes he took away the sin from my soul where it had been
And he helped my blinding eyes again to see
Yes and now I understand the beauty of salvation's plan
Out on the cross you paid the cost and made me free
I had sunk so deep in shame never calling on his name
All the joys of life had turned to misery
But then he gave me back control of my lost and wandering soul
Removed the fears dried my tears and made me free
Yes he took away the sin that had stained me deep within
And he gave me back the fate that I might see
Now I'm so glad I understand the promise of salvation's plan
I long to be his possession he is my everything
I remember my days of darekness without sunshine or sight to lead my way
Then a whisper of his voice softly called me to the arms of my Maker to stay
He is my reason for living he is the king of all kings
I long to be his possession he is my everything
After the lightning and the thunder after the last bell has rung
I want to bow down before Jesus and hear him say well done
He is my reason for living...
You took her from my side
The day you took her from me
And you though that it would hurt my pride
But there were things you failed to see.
You thought you stole away her love
But I want the world to know
It's the truth she turned her back on me
But I was glad to let her go.
Yes, you thought that you were foolin' me
And even though it wasn't right
Let me thank you for you set me free
From a lot of sleepless nights.
My love for her had died
Yes, it was over long ago
And it's true she walked away with you
But I was glad to let her go.
Yes, you knew that you were cheating me
And even though it wasn't right
Let me thank you for you set me free
From a lot of sleepless nights.
My love for her had died
Yes, it was over long ago
And it's true she walked away with you
The pages of the history books can tell you of his fame
And the fear that struck the settlers at the mention of his name
And in Mexico they won't forget the vengence of this man
Who blazed a bloody battle trail and terrorized their land.
Geronimo (Geronimo.)
He blazed a bloody battle trail and terrorized their land
(And terrorized their land.)
Some called him a runagade and some called him cheif
Some called him a warrior and some called him a theif
But this Cherakowa red man no braver hero falls
Apache brave and no ones slave he feared no man at all.
Geronimo (Geronimo.)
Apache brave and no ones slave he feared no man at all
(He feared no man at all.)
And no matter where he wandered
No matter where you go
His name will live forever
The famed Geronimo (the famed Geronimo.)
Geronimo (Geronimo.)
Geronimo (Geronimo.)
Well hello there my it's been a long long time
How am I doin' oh I guess that I'm doin' fine
It's been so long now but it seems now it was only yesterday
Gee ain't it funny how time slips away
How's your new love I hope that he's doin' fine
I heard you told him that you'd love him till the end of time
Now that's the same thing that you told me seems like just the other day
Gee ain't it funny how time slips away
I gotta go now I guess I'll see you around
Don't know when though never know when I'll be back in town
But remember what I tell you in time you're gonna pay
Not long ago this heart of mine was broken
And around this heart of mine I built a wall
Just living like there never was tomorrow
Then I met you that's when I knew the wall would fall.
The wall is falling from around this heart of mine
I can't resist your tender kiss that's so devine
To lose you now would be my big downfall
So please don't make me build another wall.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm free now from the prison built by heartbreak
Where memories from your love have held me down
But in your arms I've found true love and freedom
I'm glad you crumbled my walls to the ground.
The wall has falling from around this heart of mine.
I can't resist your tender kiss that's so devine
To lose you now would be my big downfall.
You said I'm taking everything that is mine right down to the clock on the wall. I watched as you packed up your things. Then you turned and said, "Well, that's all." Oh but you've overlooked just one item. It's as much yours as the clothes that you wear.
Don't leave without taking your silver. You left it right here in my hair.
It's yours, for I didn't have it the moment you captured my soul. First a little streak showed then slowly it wove it's way right in with the gold. I don't see how you overlooked it. For we both know that you put it there.
It sure gets lonely alone no one to talk to alone
Nights sure get longer since you've gone don't leave me lonely too long
I need your arms to hold me and hear you say you need me
Don't let me live on dreams alone don't keep me lonely too long
Mem'ries are bad for one so lonely
My tortured heart cries out because it loves and wants you only
Yes I'm too lonely alone afraid of being alone
Without your love I can't go on don't leave me lonely too long
As I sat at home with my troubles today
I was tempted to walk the wrong way
I remember the voice that once led me from sin
And I heard the same voice again
Don't go don't go don't go don't go don't go back to the tavern and sin
Don't go don't go don't go don't go don't go back and start drinking again
I could hear lots of laughter just over the way
My friends sounded happy and gay
I started to walk but my knees gave away
As I fell I heard the voice say
Don't go don't go don't go don't go just kneel by your bedside and pray
Don't go don't go don't go don't go God will answer your prayers today
God freed me from sin like he did once before
Now I'm happy as a man can be
God's voice sounded pleased as he spoke the next words
God must have seen a great change in me
Go on go on go on go on ask your friends there to kneel down and pray
Tonight in a bar alone I'm sitting apart from the laughter and the cheer
While scenes from the past rise before me just watching the bubbles in my beer
A vision of someone who loved me brings along silent tears to my eyes
Oh I know that my life has been a failure just watching the bubbles in my beer
[ steel - fiddle ]
I'm seeing the road that I've travelled a road paved with heartaches and tears
And I'm seeing the past that I've wasted while watching the bubbles in my beer
As I think of the heart that I've broken and the chances I know have passed me by
Deep into midnight far from the warm light
Beneath the shadow of a cold crescent moon
I watched her leaving no shouting or screaming
Just the sound of our hearts as they fall out of tune
Angels don't fly they just walk out the door
I know 'cause her footsteps I still hear on my floor
You migh thtink I'm crazy but I know it's true
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Now, I'm lost in my memories and smoky nights bring me
As close to the truth as any man should ever be
Seems the love that I gave her could never quite save her
From a wild, restless heart that just had to be free
Angels don't fly they just walk out the door
I know 'cause her footsteps I still hear on my floor
You might think I"m crazy but I know it's true
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
(George)
I called you today, an accidental mistake
And your name slipped out to some friend
Forgotten old feelings are brand new today
'Cause I'm right back where I've always been.
(Both)
You're just an old love turned memory
Now I seldom see her around
You're just an old love turned memory
But you still turns my world upside down.
--- Instrumental ---
(Tammy)
I went to some places where I knew you'd be
Just to prove our love was over and done
But the moment my eyes meet yours, I knew
My sorrow had only begun.
(Both)
You're just an old love turned memory
Now I seldom see her around
You're just an old love turned memory
But you still turns my world upside down.
(Both)
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she may know where I am sleeping
Then perhaps she'll weep for me.
(Porter)
My heart is sad I am lonely
For the only one I love
When will I see her oh no never
'Til we meet in heaven above.
(Both)
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she may know where I am sleeping
Then perhaps she'll weep for me.
--- Instrumental ---
(Pamela)
He told me that he loved me deeply
How could I think him untrue
Until an angels softly whispered
He had proven untrue to you.
(Both)
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So he may know where I am sleeping
Then perhaps he'll weep for me.
(Pamela)
So he may know where I am sleeping
(Both)
I work on the mountain cuttin' the timber
I work till my fingers are sore
Cutting the timber, goes through the saw mill
To build another honky tonk bar.
While down in the valley she's spendin' my money
Havin' herself quit a ball
Spending my money I earn at the sawmill
To build another honky tonk bar.
--- Instrumental ---
Early each mornin' I'm back on that mountain
Wishin' her lies were the truth
Cutting the tiber that goes through the sawmil
To build another honky tonk bar.
But tonights all over
I'm through cuttin' the timber
I know right where she''ll be found
I look through the window
And if she's still in there
I'm gonna burn a honky tonk down.
--- Instrumental ---
Yes tonights all over
I'm through cuttin' the timber
I know right where she''ll be found
I'll look through the window
And if she's still in there
I'm gonna burn another honky tonk down.
I'll look through the window
And if she's still in there
Just a poor mountain lad
The devil must have been his dad
I've seen a lot of trouible in my time.
I've seen his moma cryin' while he was a-runnin' wild
I heard his daddy say, boy, you're no son of mine
I watched his uncle whip him hard with a double plow line
I've seen a lot of trouible in my time.
Just a poor mountain lad
The devil must have been his dad
Lord, I've seen a lot of trouible in my time.
Well, I seen his moma barefoot in the cold winter time
His dad would lay out drinkin' for weeks on the wine
I've seen the children hungry and cry at supper time
Lord, I've seen a lot of trouble in my time.
Well, I've heard moma prayin', read the bible late at night
His dad would say it's bedtime, woman, blow out the light
I've see her do the washin', the clothes freezin' on the line
I've seen a lot of trouble in my time.
Just a poor mountain lad
The devil must have been his dad
I've seen a lot of trouible in my time.
Just a poor mountain lad
The devil must have been his dad
Lord, I've seen a lot of trouible in my time.
Just a poor mountain lad
The devil must have been his dad
Morning comes and I'm alone ...
It's been a year since you've been gone
But it seems like yesterday ,you said goodbye
I'm finding ways to pass the time ,so i wont lose my mind
But my every waking hour I think of you
That's just a day in the life of a fool
The one who's holding out for only you
Knowing all along your love for me is true
It's just a day in the life of a fool
You would think I'd learn by now , to forget it all some how .
But my favorite memories were made with you
So every moment that I have , I live them in the past
Even though there’s no way back to where we were
That’s just a day in the life of a fool
The one who's holding out for only you
Knowing all along your love for me is true
It's just a day in the life of a fool
I had sunk as low as a man could go
The world had turned me down
Then you picked me up
And you kissed me sweet
You changed a beggar into a king.
Yes, you took the rags from off of my back
And you gave me your love to keep me warm
Yes, you picked me up and you kissed me sweet
And changed a beggar into a king.
--- Instrumental ---
I had walked the streets
With my head bowed low
The sun for me would never shine
Then you came along into my life
And changed a beggar into a king.
Yes, you took the rags from off of my back
And you placed the crown on my head
Yes, you picked me up and kissed me sweet
You changed a beggar into a king.
All my friends told me, we'd never make it
That love to you was just a game you played
And I'll admit at times we had rough goin'
But in each other's arms we loved it away
And I've been told, my love could never hold you
To tie it down's a price you'd never pay
And I'll admit there's times when you got restless
But in each other's arms we loved it away
Step by step we walked the road together
Hand in hand love grew more everyday
When trouble came we held on to each other
And in each other's arms we loved it away
I know this house is the finest one around and we are both respected in our town
But our friends don't know the truth when they drop by
That our house is such a lovely place to cry
I keep my yard cut as close as it can be there's no litter laying round for one to see
And I know someday I'll tell this place goodbye
But till then it's sure a lovely place to cry
You don't need lonely things around you when you have no love left in you
And when you're already dead before you die
But someday someone will buy this place and be happy if they'll try
If she seems cold and bitter than (then) I beg of you
Just stop and consider all she's goin' through
Don't be quick to condemn her for things she might say
Just remember life turned her that way
She's been walked on and stepped on so many times
And I hate to admit it but that last footprint's mine
She was crying when I met her, she cries harder today
So don't blame her life turned her that way
[ piano ]
She's been walked on and stepped on so many times
And I hate to admit it but the last footprint's mine
She was crying when i met her, she cries harder today
So dont blame her, life turned her that way
All the love you promised would be mine forever
I would have bet my bottom dollar on
Well it sure turned out to be a short forever
Just once I turned my back and you were gone
From now on all my friends are gonna be strangers
I'm all through ever trusting anyone
The only thing I can count on now is my fingers
I was a fool believing in you and now you are gone
[ steel - fiddle ]
It amazes me not knowing any better
than to think I'd find a love that could be true
Oh I should be taken out and tarred and feathered
to have let myself be taken in by you
You're everything my heart has cried for everything I've heard and tried for
You're the only thing I glide for you belong to me
You're the only one I dream for only one I cheat and scheme for
No one else I'd fight and scream for you belong to me
You're the one thing I can't do without and you're the only one I'd never doubt
You're exactly what I knew you'd be you're the reason I'm completely me
You're the only one who wants me only one some day will haunt me
You're everything I wanted it to be
Yes you're everything that means everything to me
I woke up downtown in jail again this morinin'
They say I went half crazy with the booze
Then they hit me one more time for no reason
But they can't hurt me, not half as much as you
(Chorus:)
You must have walked across my mind again
I don't recall what I've done or where I've been
I was holding my own, then everything went wrong
You must have walked across my mind again
That old jukebox won't be playing my favorite song no more
The bottle that I through knocked out it's lights
They say I damaged everything I put my hands upon
And one man might not make it through the night
As I look at the letter that you wrote to me it's you that I am thinking of
As I read the lines that to me were so sweet I remember our faded love
I miss you darling more and more every day as heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat I still think of you and remember our faded love
[ fiddle ]
I think of the past and all the pleasures we've had as I watch the mating of the dove
It was in the springtime that you said goodbye I remember our faded love
Been runnin' around, seen many a town,
and maybe you'll find I'm the kind of guy that brags.
But listen to me and see if you don't agree
No melody rolls like that old steel guitar rag
And when they slide that thing, along those strings
It soubds so dogone heavenly, you can hear the Angels sing
And when you stomp your feet, your heart will beat,
A rhythm to the old steel guitsr rag
Break or bridge:
You may be kind choosy, 'bout the kind of songs you hear,
You maybe like them blusey, makes you cry right in your beer,
But if you want a song that's bound to dry away your tears,
You promised me love that would never die that promise you've made was only a lie
Now after you've gone all alone I've pined for all that I've got was a worried mind
I gave you a ring I gave you a home you promised me love that you'd never wrong
I bought you fine clothes and I bought you wine but all that I got was a worried mind
[ fiddle ]
And when I was down you've just left me there I needed you so but you didn't care
Oh, the faucet started drippin' in the kitchen
And last night your picture fell down from the wall
Today the boss said, "Sorry, I can't use you anymore"
And tonight the light bulb went out in the hall
Things have gone to pieces since you left me
Nothing turns out half-right now it seems
There ain't nothing in my pocket but three nickels and a dime
But I'm holding to the pieces of my dream
Somebody threw a baseball through my window
And the arm fell off my favorite drum again
The man he came today, I'm gon' kill him
And said he'd haul my things away
If I didn't get my payments made by ten
Things have gone to pieces since you left me
Nothing turns out half-right now it seems
There ain't nothing in my pocket but three nickels and a dime
I've been living a new way of life that I love so
But I can see the clouds are gathering and the storm will wreck our home
For last night he hugged you tightly and you didn't even shove
This is true for I've been watching from the window up above
You must have thought that I was sleeping and I wish that I had been
But it's best to get to know you and the way your heart can sin
I thought we belonged together and our hearts fit like a glove
But I was wrong for I've been watching from the window up above
[ piano ]
From my eyes the teardrops started as I listened on and on
Heard you whisper to him softly that our marriage was all wrong
But I hope he makes you happy and you will never lose his love
I lost my mind while I was watching from the window up above
Now I wished I could be dreaming and wake up to a love that's true
But I was wrong for I've been watching from the window
(both sing)
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna ho-ho-oh-old on to
Each other
(T.W.)
Life can be rough
Sometimes it's kind
A real good life
Is hard to find
But the best love
Is the one we've known
And the faith we have between us
Makes it grow
(G.J.)
Some love lives
And some love don't
We've got the kind
Of love we want
It brings us happiness
All through the day
And nothin' can ever make
It go away
(both)
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna ho-ho-oh-old on to
Each other
(both)
Time will tell
If you're right or wrong
We know we're right
By holdin' on
And the future is set for you and me
Filled with love
The way we both want it to be
(both)
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna ho-ho-oh-old on to
Each other
We're gonna hooooold on
We're gonna hooooold (we're gonna) on
FADES-
We're gonna ho-ho-oh-old...
I no longer know what's real anymore
In the back of my mind I have opened the door
That leads to the past & the love we once shared
I keep asking myself what am I doing there
(Chorus:)
What am I doing there holding you tight
Taking down your hair lying close by your side
Making believe that you still care
My new life is here what am I doing there
I don't get much rest with the secrets I keep
And I'm afraid that some night oh I'll talk in my sleep
How could I explain to the one lying here
She's loving me now what am I doing there
(Repeat chorus)
Well you tell me that you care but now you're gone you got me cryin'
No use denyin' you done me wrong
If I could look inside your heart maybe I could find the reason
Why you are leavin' me all alone
Well you know it's not so when you say it's not well you know you lie
I didn't do one wrong thing to you
Won't you tell me baby why you went and left me here so lonely
I miss only yes I love you
[ fiddle - steel ]
Did I ever make you sad so you'd be mad and love to hurt me
And desert me for so long
Well you're telling everyone what you done you think it's funny
Well listen honey you done me wrong
Well you know it's not so...
[ piano ]
Well you can have her I don't want her she didn't loved me anyway
She only wanted someone to play with but all I wanted was a love to stay
When you're stuck with the wrong woman there ain't that much that you can do
You just dig a hole and crawl right in it then you pull the ground right over you
Well you can have her...
The girl I love she upped and left me she ran away with my best friend
Comes home at night for just for an hour when daylight comes she's gone again
Well life without love is mighty empty but confession is good for your soul
I'd rather have love for just an hour than have the world and all of its gold
Well you can have her...
You ask me to give up a hand of the girl I love
You tell me I'm not the man she's worthy of
But who are you to tell her who to love oh that's up to her yes and the Lord above
You better move on
Well I know you can buy her fancy clothes and diamond rings
But I believe she's happy with me without those things
Still you beg me to set her free but my friend that will never be
You better move on
I can't blame you for loving her but can't you understand she's my girl
And I'm never ever gonna let her go cause you know that I love her so
I think you'd better go now I'm gettin' mighty mad
You'd ask me to give up the only love I've ever had
Maybe I would oh but I love her so I'm never gonna let her go
Well we found a life together and it's a gonna last forever
Nothing can hurt me now cause you are mine
We put away all of our sadness we're walking every day with gladness
You and me together all the time
Well she wants to love me a little bit better it's okay I'm gonna let her
When he holds me I can feel he's hard giving love's true and real
Oh now we got a little bitty baby we're happy and we don't mean maybe
You and me together all the time
[ steel ]
Well we'll build a little house in the country and we'll go to church every Sunday
We got each other and we don't need a thing
We start every day with a sweet kiss and that's one thing we wouldn't miss
You and me together making life sweet
Well she wants to love me...
Miracles appear in the strangest of places fancy me finding you here
The last time I saw you was just out of Houston let me sit down and buy you a beer
Your presence is welcome with me and my friend here this is a hangout of mine
We come here quite often to listen to music and to taste of yesterday's wine
Yesterday's wine yesterday's wine we're agin' with time like yesterday's wine
Yesterday's wine yesterday's wine we're agin' with time like yesterday's wine
You give the appearence of one widely travelled I'll bet you've seen things in your time
Come sit down beside us and tell us your story if you think you'll like yesterday's wine
Yesterday's wine...
Yearning to be with the one I can't agree with
Yearning to hear you call my name
Like a fool I left you and now I can't forget you
Please forgive me take me back again
I'll never be the same without you darling you'll always be my everything
Now I'm yearning to kiss you oh darling how I miss you
Oh how I wish you felt the same
[ piano ]
I'll never be the same without you darling you'll always be my everything
Now I'm yearning to kiss you oh darling how I miss you
The dirt was clay and was the color of the blood in me
A twelve acre farm on a ridge in south Tennessee
We left our sweat all over that land behind a mule we watched grow old
Row after row
Tryin' to grow corn and cotton on ground so poor that grass won't grow
There was one old store in the holler we all called town
It belonged to a gentle old man named Henry Brown
He gave us credit in the winter time so we could live through the cold
When the winds brought snow
Tryin' to grow corn and cotton on ground so poor that grass won't grow
[ guitar ]
Oh the one I loved walked through those fields with me
She was a hard workin' woman true as one could be
Oh but then one year death was goin' 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 growing on ground so poor that grass won't grow
Well in North Carolina, way back in the hills
Me and my old pappy had a hand in a still
We brewed white lightnin' 'til the sun went down
Then he'd fill him a jug and he'd pass it around
Mighty, mighty pleasin, pappy's corn squeezin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'
Chorus:
Well the "G" men, "T" men, revenuers, too
Searchin' for the place where he made his brew
They were looking, tryin to book him,
But my pappy kept a-cookin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'
Instrumental
Well I asked my old pappy why he called his brew
White lightnin' 'stead of mountain dew
I took a little sip and right away I knew
As my eyes bugged out and my face turned blue
Lightnin' started flashin' and thunder started crashin'
Shhhoooh . . . white lightnin'
Chorus:
Well the "G" men, "T" men, revenuers, too
Searchin' for the place where he made his brew
They were looking, tryin to book him,
but my pappy kept a-cookin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'
Instrumental
Well a city slicker came and he said "I'm tough"
I think I wanna taste that powerful stuff
He took one s-s-sip and drank it right down
And I heard him a moaning as he hit the ground
Mighty, mighty pleasin, pappy's corn squeezin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'
Chorus:
Well the "G" men, "T" men, revenuers, too
Searchin' for the place where he made his brew
They were looking, tryin to book him,
but my pappy kept a-cookin'
Whshhhoooh . . . white lightnin'...
Where does a little tear come from where does a little tear come from
It comes from a heart that's been broken apart
That's where a little tear comes from
Where does the broken heart come from where does the broken heart come from
It comes when you find that you love the roving kind
That's where the broken heart comes from
Where does the roving kind come from where does the roving kind come from
From the wild and restless river that wanders on forever
That's where the roving kind comes from
Where does the restless river come from where does the restless river come from
It comes from little tears that I shed through the years
That's where the restless river comes from
Your world was so different from mine don't you see
We just couldn't be close though we tried
We both reached for heavens but ours weren't the same
That's what happens when two worlds collide
Your world was made up of things sweet and good
My world could never fit in oh I wish it could
Two hearts lie in shambles and oh how they've cried
That's what happens when two worlds collide
[ piano ]
We watch the friends we know break and drift apart
And we heard them say too much that hurts and breaks a heart
But that just seems to draw us both closer together for we believe in each other
You're happy just having pennies when we know a primise gold
But the rougher rolling ways are tighter we both hold
We laugh at rainy bad times and wait for sunny weather cause we believe in each other
We believe in each other and where you go darling I will go
Yes we believe in each other and it's all because we love each other so
Put a nickel in the jukebox and let it play for my heart is cold with pain
Take the cork from the bottle of the warm red wine and fill my glass up again
Fill my glass to the brim till it flows o'er the rim
Like the tears flow in this heart of mine
Then I'll say so long to the dreams that are gone on account of the warm red wine
[ fiddle ]
Oh the prison of stone with its cold iron bars is no more than a prison than mine
I'm a prisoner of drink who will never escape from the chains of the warm red wine
Oh the wine is red so warm and red like the ruby its sparkles and glows
But I fade for the wine yeah that warm red wine
The Waltz Of The Angels I hear each time
I hold you tightly in these arms of mine
It's surely from heaven this music I hear
When your lips say I love you in waltz time my dear
There must be a power much higher than I
A writer of love songs way up in the sky
The maker of roses of love sweet and true
And the Waltz Of The Angels he wrote just for you
[ fiddle - piano ]
There must be a power...
Oh hurry my darling to my waiting arms
I'll love you forever and keep you from harm
They say love is endless our hearts have been kissed
Walk through this world with me
Go where I go
Share all my dreams with me
I need you so
In life we search
And some of us find
I've looked for you
A long, long time
And now that I've found you
New horizons I see
Come take my hand and
Walk through this world with me
Walk through this world with me
Go where I go
Share all my dreams with me
I've searched for you so
And now that I've found you
New horizons I see
Come take my hand and
Walk through this world with me
Come take my hand and
I gave up cigarettes haven't had to light one yet oh it's been a year since I stopped
Same goes for alcohol I don't touch the stuff at all I used to drink till I dropped
But those were tough this is easy and it feels so good to say
Forgetting you is not that hard to do for I've done it a thousand times a day
Friends said it would take some time to get you off my mind
They thought I'd never let you go
But I guess I've proved them wrong one more bad habit gone
Just like the whiskey and the smokes
But those were tough this is easy I'm all right I'm okay
Forgetting you is not that hard to do for I've done it a thousand times a day
[ guitar ]
I've given you up for good just like I said I would oh the night you walked away
Forgetting you is not that hard to do for I've done it a thousand times a day
I've got a pocket full of pennies the heart full of gold
Though my troubles are many I have treasures untold
And the shack that I live in is a palace to me
For the treasure of love the treasure of love you gave to me
[ steel + fiddle ]
In this world there are riches that money can't buy
Like the treasure of true love a love that won't die
So why should I worry what tomorrow will bring
For the treasure of love the treasure of love makes me a king
[ fiddle ]
Though my clothes are all tattered and I've seen better days
Know it really don't matter for I'm rich another way
Yes my pockets are empty but still wealthy I'll be
Don't the sun feel warm today don't our lives feel warm today
We have true love to be proud of
And we both understand it all and neither one demands it all
Cause we know how it feels to live on love
Don't the birds sing a lovely song don't our hearts sing a lovely song
There's only the good things to be thinking of
There's no trouble to be found strong enough to turn our world around
Cause we know how it feels to live on love
Yes we know how it feels just to wake up in the morning and be together every day
And to know we've been as close as two hearts could ever be
And there's more love on its way till it come to stay
Don't the wind feel good today and don't our smile look good on our face
Cause we know how it feels to live on love
The door to my heart locked when you walk out on me
You sealed it with a time lock to be locked eternally
You thought it's locked forever and I could never love anew
But today must be forever cause the light is shining through
And now the time lock has opened up the door to my heart
The seal you thought was so secure has shattered all apart
My heart has struck the lock and kept this hurt lock before you
And now somebody else is broken the time lock falling through
When you sealed the time lock you locked my heart up tight
Inside the heart it's cold and dark without a sparkling light
Another's love was strong enough to break the seal in two
This new love I feel is true and real at last I'm free from you
CC Waterback one tequilla sunrise
One's for my aching head the other's for my bloodshot eyes
Last night I let it all hang out I guess that's how my head got sore
CC Waterback I can't stand the pain no more
Last night we got invited to a party at the Jones' place
For fun and games and booze and things I guess I must drunk a case
But that lady of mine drank warm red wine til she couldn't even find the door
She wound up on the Jones' bed and I wound up on the floor
CC Waterback one tequilla sunrise...
[ trumpet ]
There goes my only possesion there goes my everything
I hear footsteps slowly walking as they gently walk across a lonely floor
And a voice softly saying darling this will be goodbye forever more
There goes my reason for living there goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possesion there goes my everything
As my mem'ry turns back the pages I can see the happy years we had before
Now the love that kept this old heart beating
Has been shattered by the closing of a door
(man speaks):
Dearly beloved, we are gathered together,
In the presence of God, and these witnesses,
To join this man and this woman in the bonds,
Of holy matrimony
Do you Tammy, take this man, George
To be your lawfully wedded husband,
To love and to cherish until death do you part?
(T.W.) sings:
I'll take this man and by him I'll stand
I promise that we'll never part
To him, I'll be true
There'll be no one new
From now, till death do us part
(man speaks)
And do you, George, take this woman, Tammy
To be your lawfully wedded wife,
To love and to cherish, until death do you part?
(G.J.)
Yes I'll take this woman
She'll be mine forever
And I'll love her, with all of my heart
To have and to hold
My love won't grow cold
I promise, till death do us part
(both sing)
We'll take each other
From this day forward
Together, in sickness or health
United with love
We'll face life together
If we're poor or if we have wealth
For better or worst
You'll always come first
And no one can keep us apart
Yes, we take each other
Forsaking all others
Together, till death do us part
(man speaks)
I now pronounce you, man and wife.
You keep saying you love him
I believe that it's true
And it just doesn't matter
How much I love you
But in time you'll understand, dear
When you shed a tear
Then you'll know you were living
In your tender years
In your eyes there's a lovelight
That shines for him
But how long will it stay there
Will that lovelight grow dim
You can just see the happiness
You can't see the tears
Yes it's true, you've been living
In your tender years
So if I can't be your first love
I'll wait and be your last
I'll be somewhere in your future
To help you forget the past
Then you'll know that I love you
With a love that's sincere
'Cause I'll wait 'til you're thru living
In your tender years
Yes, you'll know that I love you
With a love that's sincere
Yes, I'll wait 'til you're thru living
Talk back trembling lips shaky legs don't just stand there
Don't let her know she's gettin' through to you
Talk back trembling lips burning eyes don't start crying
Heart don't let her know that you're breaking in two
Everyday our love's a battle royal lateseems that fighting's all we ever do
But if I let you know how much I love you you'll do things to me you shouldn't do
Talk back trembling lips...
[ fiddle ]
Everytime you up and hurt my feelings I pretend it couldn't matter less
I'm just hiding all of my emotions behind the broken heart I guess
Talk back trembling lips...
Where's that gal with the red dress on some folks called her Dinah
Stole my heart away from me down in Louisiana
Take me back to Tulsa I'm too young to marry
Take me back to Tulsa I'm too young to marry
[ steel ]
Little bee sucks the blossom big bee gives the honey
Dark man raise the cotton white man gets the money
Take me back to Tulsa...
[ fiddle ]
Walk and talk to Suzy walk and talk to Suzy
Walk and talk to Suzy walk and talk to Suzy
We always wear a great big smile we never do look sour
Travel all over the country playing by the hour
Take me, take me to your darkest room
Close every window and bolt every door
The very first moment I heard your voice
I'd be in darkness no more
Take me to your most barren desert
A thousand miles from the nearest sea
The very moment I saw your smile
It would be like heaven to me
There's not any mountain to rugged to climb
No desert too barren to cross
Darlin', if you would just show a sign
Of love, I could bear with all loss
Take me to Siberia
And the coldest weather of the winter time
And it would be just like spring in California
As long as I knew you were mine
Yes, it would be just like spring in California
As long as I knew you were mine
Well I pulled outta Pittsburgh a rollin' down that Eastern Sea board
I got my diesel wound up and she's a runnin' like a never before
There's a speed zone ahead alright and I don't see a cop in sight
Six days on the road and I'm a gonna make it home tonight
I got me ten forward gears and a George overdrive
I'm takin' little white pills and my eyes are open wide
Well I just passed a Jimmy and a White I been passin' everything in sight
Six days on the road and I'm a gonna make it home tonight
Well it seems like a month since I kissed my baby goodbye
I could have a lotta women but I'm not like that sort of the guys
I could find one to hold me tight but I could never make believe it's alright
Six days on the road and I'm a gonna make it home tonight
[ guitar - dobro ]
Well the ICC is checkin' on down the line
Well I'm a little overweight and my log book's way behind
But nothin' bothers me tonight I could dodge all the scales alright
Six days on the road and I'm a gonna make it home tonight
Well my rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow
There's a flame from my stack and that smoke's a blowin' like it's cold
My hometown's a comin' in sight if you think I'm a happy you're right
Six days on the road and I'm a gonna make it home tonight
He stands in the doorway his hands upon his hips
She stands by the plunge-board a sweet smile on her lips
He slowly walks up to her she reaches out for him
It's almost like some magnet is pulling both of them
Then he says and she says
Silent partners they don't say a word she is the adjective and he is the verb
They speak with their bodies and they talk with their eyes
They don't make no promises so they don't tell no lies
Silent partners silent partners
Later in their love-nest at half-past ecstasy
They cling to each other and lie there silently
She would like to tell him what she feels in her heart
And he would like to bare his soul but don't know where to start
So he says and she says
Silent partners they don't say a word...
They speak with their bodies...
She'll never grace the centerfold of Playboy magazine
And chances are you'll never see her on the silver screen
She's by far the biggest star the world will never see
But she don't shine for the rest of the world she's too busy shinin' for me
Shine on shine on shine on though the world may never see
Oh my baby won't you shine on shine on shine all your sweet love on me
[ steel ]
She won't be asked for autographs like all the movie stars
She won't wear Paris fashions or ride in chauffeured cars
But in her jeans she's the sexy dream that they'd all like to be
But she don't shine for the rest of the world she's too busy shinin' for me
Darling there's talk around town bout a girl who spreads love around
With soft lips and eyes crystal blue darling please say it's not you
They say that she comes in alone and stays till self respect is gone
And each night she leaves with someone new darling say it's not you
Then at first what they said didn't hurt me until they mentioned her name
Then slowly the tears overtook me her name and yours is the same
Each night till the breaking of dawn I'm prayin' that you're not the one
Tell me lies but say it's not true darling say it's not you
(Paul Overstreet)
With time my face has wrinkled
But my blue eyes still sparkle
With the love I felt for you the day we met
And to me you're just as lovely
As the first time I saw you
Times have changed but our hearts haven't yet.
I'm still the same ol' me
Loving the same sweet you
Time, hasn't withered our hearts
And when our days are through
I'll still be loving you
Even death can't keep us apart.
And these hands that once were steady
Have now begun to tremble
But when they touch you
The same old feelings there
But your smile is still as special
As it was the day we married
Years haven't changed the love we share.
I'm still the same ol' me
Loving the same sweet you
Time, hasn't withered our hearts
And when our days are through
I'll still be loving you
Even death can't keep us apart.
I'm still the same ol' me
Loving the same sweet you....
Roly Poly eatin' corn and taters hungry every minute of the day
Roly Poly knowin' all the biscuits long as he can chew it it's okay
He can eat an apple pie and never even bat his eye
He likes everything from a soup to hay
Roly Poly daddy's little fatty daddy's gonna be a man someday
[ steel - fiddle ]
Roly Poly scrambled eggs for breakfast bread and jelly twenty times a day
Roly Poly eats a hardy dinner it takes lots of strenght to run and play
He pulls up weeds and does the chores and run both ways to all the stores
He works up that apetite that way
[ with Travis Tritt ]
Lord I feel tears wellin' up cold and deep inside like my heart's sprung a big break
And a stab of loneliness sharp and painful that I may never shake
You might say that I was taking it hard oh she wrote me off with a call
But don't you wager that I'll hide the sorrow Lord I may break right down and bawl
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the backstretch
Heartaches are going to the inside
My tears are holding back they're tryin' not to fall
My heart's out of the running true love scratched for another's sake
The race is on and it looks like heartaches and the winner loses all
[ guitar - dobro ]
One day I ventured in love never once suspectin' what the final result would be
How I lived in fear of waking up each morning and findin' that you're gone from me
Cause there's ache and pain in my heart for today was the one that I hated to face
Somebody new came up to win her and I came out in second place
Now the race is on...
Yeah the race is on and it looks like heartaches and the winner loses all
POOR MAN'S RICHES
I'VE TRAVELED TO THE ENDS OF THE RAINBOW
AND I'VE LOOKED FOR THAT OLD POT OF GOLD
BUT I DIDN'T REALIZE UNTIL I LOOKED INTO YOUR EYES
THAT I HAD A GREATER WEALTH THAN EVER TOLD
INTO EACH LIFE THERE'S MANY KINDS OF RICHES
THERE'S DIAMONDS, THERE'S PEARLS AND THERE'S GOLD
BUT, I'D BE THE RICHEST MAN IN THIS WONDERFUL LAND
IF I HAD YOU TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
A TRUE LOVE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL RICHES
A TRUE LOVE WILL NEVER GROW COLD
A REAL LOVE IS ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS
FOR IT'S WORTH MORE THAN DIAMONDS, PEARLS AND GOLD
INTO EACH LIFE THERE'S MANY KINDS OF RICHES
THERE'S DIAMONDS, THERE'S PEARLS AND THERE'S GOLD
BUT I'D BE THE RICHEST MAN IN THIS WONDERFUL LAND
IF I HAD YOU TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
I'D BE THE RICHEST MAN IN THIS WONDERFUL LAND
Left a good job in the city
workin' for The Man every night and day
And I never lost one minute of sleepin
Worryin' bout the way things
might have been
Big wheel keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keep on burnin'
Rollin' rollin' rollin' on the river
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
pumped a lot of pain down in New Orleans
But I never saw the good side of the city Until I hitched a ride on a river boat queen
Big wheel keep on turnin'...
Rollin`,…..
[ guitar ]
If you come down to the river
Bet you gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry
`cause you have no money
people on the river are happy to give
Big wheel keep on turnin'...
I just love that good old gospel singing I'll Fly Away's my favorite song
I just love that good old time religion this old world has gone without it much too long
Oh how I love to sing and tell when they ring those golden bells
And I just can't stand in one place when they sing Amazing Grace
I just love that good old country preaching
This old world has gone without it much too long
Yes I love them good old fashioned gathering where all of God's children came to pray
And oh how I really miss those old brush arbors
How I wish we had more of these days today
Well me and Jesus we got our own things going me and Jesus we got it all worked out
Me and Jesus we got our own things going
We don't need anybody to tell us what it's all about
Well I know a man that once was a sinner I know a man that once was a drunk
I know a man that once was a loser
He went out one day and made an altar right out of a stump
Me and Jesus...
Jesus brought me thruough all of my troubles
Jesus brought me through all of my trials
Yes Jesus brought me through all of my heartaches
And I know why my Jesus is gonna forsake me now
Cause me and Jesus...
We can't afford any fancy preaching we can't afford any fancy church
We can't afford any fancy singing
But you know Jesus got a lotta poor people out doing his work
Me and Jesus...
Some folks live like a king think they have everything
With great riches and treasures untold
Well we don't tell what they do but when our day is through
We've got love that would never grow cold
Never grow cold never grow cold our love will never grow cold
Never grow cold it will never grow cold our love will never grow cold
When my life here is through when they take me from you
When our earthly possessions are sold
They can have what we own still for me things are gone
We've got love that would never grow cold
Never grow cold...
(Just hang around my tears are overdue)
If you want to see somebody cry their heart out
For a love they lost and must live without
If you're not afraid my misery might rub off on you
Just hang around my tears are overdue
If you want to hear confessions from a broken man
Who once held a world of love right in his hands
If you wanna see a heartbreak right in two in front of you
Just hang around my tears are overdue
Now there's not a way that I can say how much it really hurts
When a broken heart and guilty conscience starts to work
I hope you won't forget the sight you see today
Just remember love I had then threw away
If you're not afraid my misery might rub off on you
Oh Maybelline why can't you be true oh Maybelline why can't you be true
You've started back doin' the things you used to do
As I was motivatin' over the hill I saw Maybelline in a Coupe DeVille
Cadillac rollin' on an open road but nothin' outrun my V8 Ford
Cadillac doin' about ninety-five bumper to bumper rollin' side to side
Oh Maybelline...
Well the Cadillac pulled up ahead of the Ford
The Ford got hot and wouldn't do no more
It done got cloudy and started to rain I tooted my horn for the passing lane
The rain water poured up under my motor hood I knew that were doin' my motor good
Oh Maybelline...
[ guitar ]
Well now the heat went down and the motor cooled down
And that's when I heard that highway sound
Cadillac lookin' like a ton of lead a hundred and ten a half a mile ahead
Cadillac lookin' like it's sittin' still I caught Maybelline at the top of the hill
Oh Maybelline...
[ guitar ]
Tonight down here in the valley I'm lonesome and oh how I feel
As I sit here alone in my cabin I can see your mansion on the hill
Do you recall when we parted the story to me you revealed
You said you could live without love dear in your loveless mansion on the hill
[ fiddle ]
I've waited all through the years love to give you a heart true and real
Cause I know you're living in sorrow in your loveless mansion on the hill
The light shines bright from your window the trees stand so silent and still
I'm tired of sittin' home sick of bein' all alone thought I'd just go for a drive
I's headed downtown when I did me a turnaround when I saw the neon sign
Happy hour two for one sounded like a lot of fun so I stopped and went inside
The next thing that I knew I was sittin' on a barstool havin' the time of my life
Well I had more silver bullets last night than the Lone Ranger
I was shootin' 'em down like I didn't have a care ignorin' all the danger
Bless my soul this morning I awoke in the arms of a perfect stranger
I had more silver bullets last night than the Lone Ranger
[ guitar ]
Did I fail to mention it wasn't my intention to stay out all night long
I was gonna have a few but one round led to two next thing I knew I was gone
Well here's where I draw a blank the band was playin' Hank
She rode in to save the day
And all I remember was kisses sweet and tender and hi yo silver away
Well I had more silver bullets...
Well I had more silver bullets...
I had more silver bullets last night than the Lone Ranger
Well here I stand on this high ground
Looking out over this great big town
Searching for love that didn't treat me right
It's a lonesome old town tonight
I'm passin' through I'm not here to stay
A friend he told me that she came this way
He said that he saw her by the neon lights
It's a lonesome old town tonight
I see people walkin' and drivin' their cars
They're too far away for me to see who they are
I'm gonna go down so they will be in sight
It's a lonesome old town tonight
Well here I stand on this high ground
Looking for my baby but she can't be found
The stars are out and the moon is bright
It's a lonesome old town tonight
I'm passin' through I'm not here to stay...
Well here I stand on this high ground...
Trailer for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No phone, no pool, no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
Ah, but two hours of pushing broom
Buys an eight by twelve, four-bit room
I'm a man of means by no means
King of the road
Third bocxcar midnight train
Destination Bangor, Maine
Old worn out suit n' shoes
I don't pay no union dues
I smoke old stoagies I have found
Short but not too big around
I'm a man of means by no means
King of the road
I know every engineer on every train
All of the children and all of their names
Every handout in every town
And every lock that ain't locked when no one's around
Well I was ruling the roost and I had all the chicks to myself
And then suddenly it happened a funny little feelin' I felt
Yeah I tried to outrun it but it finally caught up with me
But how could I run from somethin' that I can't see
Oh that a little bitty teeny weeny thing called the love bug
Nobody's ever seen it but it's got the whole world shook up
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug
It's a little bitty teeny weeny thing called the love bug
[ guitar ]
Well I always thought that I had me a pretty good style
But I lost that race by a good old country mile
Yeah I was walkin' around with my head held way up high
And it fooled me hit me really took me by surprise
Oh that a little bitty teeny...
(Oh leat of all least of all you)
Who in all this world did I think would be untrue
Oh oh least of all least of all you
Who did I expect to laugh and tell me we were through
Oh oh least of all least of all you
You who was so unstanding you who said to me
We would always be together through eternity
Who know but I love to see hurt the way I do
Oh oh least of all least of all you
You who was so unstanding...
I'm goin' to Kansas City Kansas City here I come
I'm goin' to Kansas City Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy way of lovin'there and I'm gonna get me some
I'm gonna be standin' on the corner 12th street and vine
I'm gonna be standin' on the corner 12th street and vine
With my Kansas City baby and a bottle of Kansas City wine
Well I might take a train I might take a plane
But if I have to walk I'm gonna get there just the same
I'm goin' to Kansas City Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy little women and I'm gonna get me one
Well if I'm seen with that woman I know I'm gonna die
Gotta find a brand new baby and that's the reason why
I'm goin' to Kansas City Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one
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 lost its glow
I don't tell them how lost I am without you I say just someone I used to know
[ steel ]
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
CHORUS
[1] Put the Bottle [5] on the [1] Table
Let it Stay [4] there Till I'm not Able
To See your [5] Face in ev'ry Place that I [1] Go
I've been Sitting [5] here so [1] Long
Just [4] Remembering that you are Gone
Well, One More Drink of Wine
Then if [1] you're Still on my Mind
One Drink, Just One [5] More and then A-[1]-nother
I'll keep Drinking, it won't Matter
I'll just Remember that I Once had Her
I don't Know why I Sit and Cry ev'ry Day
I've been trying to forget, But I Havent Stopped it Yet
Well, One More Drink of Wine
Then if you're Still on my Mind
One Drink, Just One More and then Another
CHORUS
[1] Put the Bottle [5] on the [1] Table
Let it Stay [4] there Till I'm not Able
To See your [5] Face in ev'ry Place that I [1] Go
I've been Sitting [5] here so Long
Just [4] Remembering that you are Gone
Well, One More Drink of Wine
Then if [1] you're Still on my Mind
It's so sweet to love you darling love we thought we'd never find
All the happiness you give me just to know your love is mine
Love is such a happy feeling one can feel love through and through
When together there is nothing that can bother me and you
It's so sweet...
Nothing tempts our love to woman for we love too much to stray
Hold my hand if you should weaken love grows stronger day by day
Same old story they all hand me preacher tells me these are troubled times
But I know the Lord's been in tougher scrapes than this one
It ain't gonna worry it ain't gonna worry no it ain't gonna worry my mind
Got no money in my pocket you don't get rich working overtime
But as long as you can't buy the springtime in Virginia
It ain't gonna worry it ain't gonna worry me no it ain't gonna worry my mind
Love is all that ever made you richer if the truth be told
Moonlight's been my only silver the sun my only gold
Go on wishing go on praying go on saying I'll hit bitter times
But how in the world could she love me any better
(Give me a little kiss will you honey if you don't somebody else will)
If you don't wanna kiss me say so baby
Somebody else will somebody somebody else will somebody else will
If you don't wanna kiss me say so baby
Somebody else will somebody somebody else will kiss me better
Well I ain't a gonna beg you for your love anymore
Ever since the first time I have done learned the score
Well I thought I had to have you once with that's in the past
Now I found out I'm free from you yeah I'm free at last
If you don't wanna hold me say so baby
Somebody else will somebody somebody else will somebody else will
If you don't wanna hold me say so baby
Somebody else will somebody somebody else will hold me better
[ guitar ]
If you don't wanna love me say so baby
Somebody else will somebody somebody else will somebody else will
If you don't wanna love me say so baby
It's a sin my darling how I love you because I know our love can never be
It's a sin to keep this mem'ry of you when silence proves that you've forgotten me
The dream I built for us has tumbled each promise broken like my heart
It's a sin my darling how I love you so much in love and yet so far apart
[ steel ]
I'm sure you're happy with another who shares the love I can't win
Tonight I went out with some old friends
We laughed and joked and oh we downed a few
I was feeling strong, till someone played our song
I still have some hurtin' left to do
(Chorus:)
Every time I have a few good happy hours
I start thinkin' I might be over you
There's a knock on my hearts door, it's your memory back for more
Yes I've still got some hurtin left to do
There's a waitress that I like down at the diner
I've even asked her out a time or two
But she says' not until your broken heart has healed
She knows I've still got some hurtin' left to do
(Repeat chorus)
Oh I've been known to cry for kisses that you gave me
All those arms that used to hold me tight
Though I tell my heart that I don't miss you
I've been known to cry for you at night
I might say that I don't miss you I was glad you said goodbye
Make believe I might be lonely
But my heart knows that I've been known to cry
Oh I've been known...
[ fiddle - steel ]
I might say you left no wonders that I found somebody new
Make believe that I don't win you
That I've been known to cry because I still love you
If you told me that you love me
I would feel so proud
If you'd let me hold you honey
I'd holler out loud
I'll never love another
Even if I can
Come to me baby I'm a one woman man
(Chorus:)
Want you let me baby just a kind of hang around
I'll always love honey and I'll never let you down
I'll never love another even if I can
Well come to me baby I'm a one woman man
I'd climb the highest mountain
If it reached a bigger sky
To prove that I love you
I'd jump off and fly
I'd even swim the ocean
From shore to shore
To prove that I love you
Well there ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I never have seen a river that's too wide
There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
There ain't nobody big enough to stop me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
So love me if you ever gonna love me I never have seen a road too rough to ride
No there ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze strong enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
[ fiddle ]
Well there ain't no rope strong enough to bind me
Look for me honey you will find me
Abny old time you're ready with your charms
Yeah I'll be there ready and a waitin' there won't be any hesitation
I'll be right there if you ever want me in your arms
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'll admit that I'm a fool for you because you're mine I walk the line
[ guitar - steel ]
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 the line
As sure as night is dark and day is light I keep you on my mind both day and night
I love you because you understand dear every single thing I try to do
You're always there to lend a halping hand dear
I love you most of all because you're you
No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always see me through
I love you for the way you never doubt me
But most of all I love you cause you're you
[ steel - fiddle ]
I love you because my heart is lighter every time I'm walking by your side
I love you because the future's brighter the door to happiness you've opened wide
No matter what may be the style or season
I know your heart will always be true
I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
Well I get lonely in a hurry if you left for a minute
I go crazy inside while you were gone
Yes I get lonely in a hurry if you left for another
I don't think I could take it very long
There would be so many little teardrops fall I don't think that I could count them all
And I know a heart could never ache like mine if I couldn't love you all the time
Cause I get lonely in a hurry...
[ guitar ]
If you ever took your love away from me I'd die
I don't think that I might live in memories
And for sure I know that I would lose my mind
If I couldn't love you all the time
Cause I get lonely in a hurry...
Love on the rocks that's all he said
As he sat there beside me shaking his head
I said Mister you look like you're taking it rough
The next round's on me he said I don't touch the stuff
Cause these hundred proof mem'ries are stronger than wine
It don't take but one taste to send you out of your mind
No I don't want the whiskey but I could sure use a ride
Cause with hundred proof mem'ries Lord you don't think and drive
[ guitar - steel ]
He said I quit drinkin' the day that she left
I come here out of habit in spite of myself
But there ain't no liquor that money can buy
That's stronger than what's bottled up inside
Cause these hundred proof mem'ries...
I hear the bluebirds singing I hear the robins too
I hear the church bells ringing oh but I don't hear you
I see little things mark his and hers a constant reminder we're through
I hear the rain on my window oh but I don't hear you
[ piano ]
I hear the children playing I hear the clock striking two
I hear the mailman whistling oh but I don't hear you
For years we both have lived on pride dear and we agree that love is gone
Why oh why do we keep tryin' a house without love is not a home
The love light in your eyes has faded and I'm contented just to roam
We slaved to gain a worthless treasure a house without love is not a home
[ steel ]
No matter where our footsteps wander I know we'll both be all alone
With the pride that came between us a house without love is not a home
The simple things have gone forever we wanted wealth to call our own
He's got thirteen channels of wrestling comin' in strong from a satellite send
A two hundred function remote control big screen TV with stereo
Football baseball nascar too with picture in a picture it's all in view
And if it comes on just a little too late with his VCR's he'll get it on tape
He's a high-tech redneck Mayberry meets Startrek
He's a bumpkin' but he's plugged in he's a high-tech redneck
[ fiddle ]
He's got twenty sub-woofers in the bed of his truck
A thousand watts of power and he keeps it cranked up
He ain't into hip hop he ain't into rap
He likes to rattle them speakers with Ronnie Milsap
CD cassette digital tape CB radar and scannin' short wave
And if he needs to talk to his honey at home
He just dials up her number on his cellular phone
He's a high-tech redneck...
Hello heart well I'm glad you came a knockin'
Oh I can see that pretty little honey's got you back a rockin'
Well ain't you somethin' now you got me a jumpin'
Oh where you been good to see you again hello heart
Well I know it's been a long time since the huggin' and a kissin'
And I'd nearly forgot just what we'd been a missin'
Now it's good to be together oh it never felt better
You gave me a scare I thought you were gone forever
Hello heart...
[ guitar ]
You say you did a lotta hurtin' and you took a lotta achin'
But you never told me how close you came to breakin'
Now it's time for some healin' she knows how we're feelin'
Her lovin' is enough to give us both what we're needin'
Hello heart...
I dreamed that all the hearts I've broken came to visit me
And in my sleep they came to pay me for their misery
They were all so torn and shattered, Oh such tales of woe
It was I who caused them all and my conscience hurts me so
Hearts in my dream
Each one of them true
Each one loved me so
Each one I broke in two
My younger days were wild and reckless
Just love 'em and let 'em be
Those days are gone although it took a dream to make me see
Hearts in my dream
Each one of them true
Each one loved me so
Each one I broke in two
My younger days were wild and reckless
Just love 'em and let 'em be
He said I'll love you 'til I die
She told him you'll forget in time
As the years went slowly by
She still preyed upon his mind
He kept her picture on his wall
Went half crazy now and then
He still loved her through it all
Hoping she'd come back again
Kept some letters by his bed
Dated 1962
He had underlined in red
Every single I love you
I went to see him just today
Oh but I didn't see no tears
All dressed up to go away
First time I'd seen him smile in years
(Chorus)
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they'll carry him away
He stopped loving her today
(Spoken)
You know she came to see him one last time
Oh and we all wondered if she would
And it kept running through my mind
Some come from Heaven and some crawl from Hell
And the good fight the bad for your soul
Bit it's hard to tell the lie from the truth
When you find one that easy to hold.
There's no way of knowing which one you been lovin'
Till you leave 'em or you lose her for good
By then it's too late, you just mark it up to fate
Either way, you end up a fool.
Chorus:
It's a fine line between Heaven and Hell
When the good makes you feel like you should
It's a fine line between Heaven and Hell
When the bad makes you feel just as good.
A Good one will love you for all that she's worth
A bad one will take you for more
A good one will cherish the key to your heart
And a bad one a key to your door.
A good one will love you for richer or poorer
But that makes the bad'er one worse
A good one will love you till death do you part
And a bad one makes sure you go first.
Chorus:
It's a fine line between Heaven and Hell
When the good makes you feel like you should
It's a fine line between Heaven and Hell
When the bad makes you feel just as good.
Chorus:
It's a fine line between Heaven and Hell
When the good makes you feel like you should
It's a fine line between Heaven and Hell
God's gonna get 'cha for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that
There's no place to run and hide
For He knows where you're at
God's gonna get 'cha for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that
Every wrong thing that you do
God's gonna get 'cha for that
This doggone world we're living in
It's giving me a fit
It seems like everywhere I turn
I see a hypocrite
Well, if ya wanna go to heaven
Well, you can't live like that
So let me tell you, brother
God's a-gonna get 'cha for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah
God's gonna get 'cha for that
There's no place to run and hide
For He knows where you're at
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah
God's gonna get 'cha for that
Every wrong thing that you do
God's gonna get you for that
Now, the preacher in our church
He's a mighty devoted man
Everybody thinks, that he's a-goin' to the Promised Land
But the other night on a country road
While I was a-drivin' through
I caught the preacher makin' love
To Sister, Mary Lou
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah
God's gonna get 'cha for that
There's no place to run an' hide
For He knows where you're at
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah
God's gonna get 'cha for that
Every wrong thing that you do
God's gonna get 'cha for that
Now oh Sister Bessie, she like to testify
She says, 'I'll always love the Lord, someday I'm a-gonna fly
But the other night while goin' by the local liquor store
I caught oh Sister Bessie, flyin' out the door
God's gonna get 'cha for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that
There's no place to run and hid
For He knows where you're at
God's gonna get 'cha for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that
Every wrong thing that you do
God's gonna get you for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah (get 'cha for that)
God's gonna get 'cha for that (get 'cha for that)
There's no place to run and hide
For He knows where you're at
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah (get 'cha for that)
God's gonna get 'cha for that (get 'cha for that)
Every wrong thing that you do
God's gonna get you for that
God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah (get 'cha for that)
God's gonna get 'cha for that (get 'cha for that)
FADES-
There's no place to run and hide
For He knows where you're at
I'VE GOT A HUNDRED DOLLARS SMOKING IN [G] MY BILLFOLD
I KNOW I OUGHT TO SAVE IT BUT ITS [C] BURNING A hole
RIGHT THRU MY POCKET AND [G] INTO MY SKIN
COME MONDAY MORNING I'LL BE [C] BROKE AGAIN
CHORUS:
IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY I'M [G] FREE AGAIN
I GOT MY MOTOR RUNNING FOR A [C] WILD WEEKEND
IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY I'M [G] OUT OF CONTROL
FORGET THE WORKING BLUES AND LET THE GOOD TIMES [C] ROLL
VERSE 2:
I GOT A LITTLE SUGAR BABY [G] DOWN THE ROAD
SHE IS SETTING ON READY AND [C] ROCKING ON GO
WE'LL DANCE UP A STORM AND [G] LATER ON TONIGHT
WE'LL BE WORKING ON DOING ALL THE WRONG THINGS [C] RIGHT
CHORUS
REPEAT INTRO
VERSE 3:
MONDAY I'LL BE HURTING WITH MY [G] HEAD IN A VISE
TUESDAY I'LL BE WONDERING IF I'LL [C] EVER SURVIVE
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY I'LL BE SLOWLY [G] TUNING IN
FRIDAY I'LL BE REVING UP MY MOTOR AGAIN [C]
Don't stop the music let it play one more song
The same one that's played tonight for so long
She's out with another I saw them tonight
Sitting there close together she knows that not right
So don't stop the music let it play one more song
The same one that's played tonight for so long
My pockets are empty I spent my last dime
But I've just got to hear that song one more time
[ piano ]
Don't be mad at me Mister I know that it's wrong
But I want you to hear the words of that song
So don't stop the music don't make me go home
I know she's not there and I cry all night long
Well honey did I ever tell you just how wonderful you are
Every time you hold me I'll be floatin' with the stars in the sky
I wonder why I guess it's love love love love
Well baby did I ever tell you that you're the greatest guy
Honey are you with me when I look into your eyes
I wonder why I wonder why I guess it's love love love love
Well now don't you know you send me where I never been before
I just want to let you know I love you so
Well I like to hear you talkin' but you're wastin' your time
You're not playin' nothin' that I don't already know
Well baby did I ever tell you that you got what it takes
And every time you tuck me in your arms I shake
I wonder why I wonder why I guess it's love love love love
[ steel ]
Well now don't you know you send me...
(Dearly beloved we are gathered together in the presence of God and these witnesses
To join this man and this woman in the bonds of holy matrimony
Do you Tammy take this man George to be your lawfully wedded husband
To love and to cherish until death do you part)
I'll take this man and by him I'll stand I promise that we'll never part
To him I'll be true there'll be no one new from now till death do us part
(And do you George take this woman Tammy to be your lawfully wedded wife
To love and to cherish until death do you part)
Yes I'll take this woman she'll be mine forever and I'll love her with all of my heart
To have and to hold my love won't grow cold I promise till death do us part
We'll take each other from this day forward together in sickness or health
United with love we'll face life together if we're poor or if we have wealth
For better or worse you'll always come first and no one can keep us apart
Yes we take each other forsaking all others together till death do us part
(I now pronounce you man and wife)
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
I'm tempted my darling to steal you away don't let me cross over stay out of my way
You know that I love you and I'm not the stealing kind
But I'm faced with heartaches and love's cheating line
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 love me too
I know if I lose you not a dream will be left
I don't want to cheat dear but I can't help myself
Don't be angry with me darling if I fail to understand
All your little whims and wishes all the time
Just remember that I'm dumb I guess like any foolish man
And my head stays sorta foggy cause you're mine
Well I recall the first time that I flirted with you dear
When I jokingly said come and be my bride
Now that time has turned the pages it's the sweetest joke on earth
That I have you dear forever by my side
[ steel ]
Maybe someday you're gonna hurt me I've been hurt in love before
Only God can know and time alone will tell
But in the mean time I'll keep loving you with all my heart and soul
And pray God to let it last if it's his will
So don't be angry with me darling if I fail to understand
All your little whims and wishes all the time
Just remember that I'm dumb I guess like any foolish man
Up above me are the skies like the twinkle in your eyes
These things are the colors of the blues
In the mail your letter came the ink and paper looked the same
Blue must be the color of the blues
Bluebird's singin' in the trees seems to sympathize with me
But he's not singing like he used to do
The pearly waters in the sea feel as cold as you left me
Blue must be the color of the blues
[ fiddle ]
There's a rainbow overhead with more blue than gold and red
Blue must be the color angels choose
A blue dress you proudly wore when you left to return no more
Blue must be the color of the blues
Blue days come and blue days go how I feel nobody knows
Life is mighty empty without you
There's a blue note in each song that I sing since you are gone
Down in Texas near the DFW among the shrubs and patios and barbecues
Was born a suburban boy named Billy B Bad
Had a white bread momma and a rock and roll dad
Didn't have much soul or country roots but he sure looked cute in his cowboy suit
B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad
B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad
B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad
He can spot a trend and he knows a fad he's a country singer named Billy B Bad
[ fiddle ]
He sounds like everybody on the radio he's building up his biceps for his video
The people at the label said we like to start 'em young
We know you're twenty three but we'll say you're twenty one
They played him some Strait they played him some Jones
Now he's got that country music way down in his bones
B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad...
Watch out for your daughters he's gonna drive 'em mad
The country sex symbol called Billy B Bad
[ piano - guitar ]
Now poor ol' Billy's at the end of the line
He's over the hill cause he's pushing twenty nine
He's not as young and he's not as handsome he just tested positive for brandson
He'll never be that hot again look for his music in the oldies bin
B-B-B-B-Billy Billy B Bad...
You've stolen my world from under me my cheating end deceving me
And now you've gone and set me free it's in my book of memories
Inside the book of pages black with photographs that take me back
I hide the dreams that used to be here in my book of memories
The photograph that shows a bride and a man with joy he could not hide
And one of a boy on his daddy's knee it's in my book of memories
I'm calling to tell you it's over yes darling you're now free to go
You're saying you're sorry you hurt me but you can hurt me no more I know
You're asking me where this call comes from oh I hope that you won't interfere
If your new romance turns out a failure here's where to find me my dear
I'm just on the blue side of lonesome right next to the Heartbreak Hotel
In a tavern that's known as Three Teardrops on a barstool not doing so well
The floor's got a carpet of sorrow but no one can weep in the aisle
And they say someone broke the bar mirror with only the ghost of a smile
The hands of the clock never alter for things never change in the place
There's no present no past and no future we're the ones who have lost in love's race
(Bob Wills)
--- Instrumental ---
Oh I've come to the point where I've had one too many
And one short of having too few
Oh my bottle of freedom is one drink from empty
And I'm back down to hung up on you
I come here to escape and some say too often
But not as much as I would like to
Cause as high as I get is how low I'll be fallin'
Oh back down to hung up on you
Feeling nothing at all for awhile sure feels better
Than the hurtin' you're puttin' me through
But as sure as I am of the sunrise tomorrow
I'll be back down to hung up on you
[ steel ]
Feeling nothing at all...
Yes as sure as I am of the sunrise tomorrow
In the paper I saw you this morning you were lovely dressed in your wedding gown
And it said you would marry a stranger to me
That had drifted into our old hometown
Accidentaly you've met him one evening and you say it was love at first sight
Accidentaly on purpose you've married accidentaly on purpose for spite
For you say you're sorry I'm painting the town
That I was just a fool with a heart of a clown
Accidentaly you were mistaken that night accidentaly on purpose for spite
Yes you say you're sorry...
We're just a pair of old sneakers
Stringin' each other along
Sometimes I feel just like a heel
'Cause I know in my soul, that it's wrong
We're just a pair of old sneakers
Kickin' each other around
Eight times a week, we play 'hide an' cheat'
'Til we've run that game in the ground
We're just a pair of old sneakers
We know that cheatin' is wrong
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And we've been in the closet too long
We're just a pair of old sneakers
Worn out an' comin' unglued
Both wea
A Pair Of Old Sneakers
Tammy Wynette and George Jones
(Composed by G. Sutton, L. Kingston)
16 Biggest Hits Tammy Wynette and Geoge Jones
Transcriber: Awcantor@aol.com
We're just a pair of old sneakers
Stringin' each other along
Sometimes I feel just like a heel
'Cause I know in my soul, that it's wrong
We're just a pair of old sneakers
Kickin' each other around
Eight times a week, we play 'hide an' cheat'
'Til we've run that game in the ground
We're just a pair of old sneakers
We know that cheatin' is wrong
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And we've been in the closet too long
We're just a pair of old sneakers
Worn out an' comin' unglued
Both wearin' rings, feelin' ashamed
Tryin' to run from the truth
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And nothin' can tear us apart
Living the lie and Lord knows we've tried
To stop walking on each other's heart
We're just a pair of old sneakers
We know that cheatin' is wrong
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And we've been in the closet too long
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And we've been in the closet too long
rin' rings, feelin' ashamed
Tryin' to run from the truth
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And nothin' can tear us apart
Living the lie and Lord knows we've tried
To stop walking on each other's heart
We're just a pair of old sneakers
We know that cheatin' is wrong
We're just a pair of old sneakers
And we've been in the closet too long
We're just a pair of old sneakers
By a fountain back in Rome
I fell in love with you
In a small cafe in Athens
You said you loved me too
(G.J)
And it was April in Paris
When I first held you close to me
(T.W)
Rome, Georgia
Athens, Texas
And Paris, Tennessee
No we're not the jet set
We're the old Chevrolet set
There's no Riviera
In Festus, Missouri
And you won't find Onasis
In Mullinville, Kansas
No, we're not the jet set
We're the old Chevrolet set
But ain't we got love?
No we're not the jet set
We're the old Chevrolet set
Our steak and martinis
Is draft beer with weiners
Our Bach and Tschaikowsky
Is Haggard and Husky
No we're not the jet set
We're the old Chevrolet set
But ain't we got love?
No, we're not the jet set
We're the old Chevrolet set
The Jones and Wynette set
Ain't the flamin' suzette set
FADES-
Our Bach and Tschaikowsky
I was ridin' No 9 headin' south from Caroline
I heard that lone-vow-vow-some whistle blow
Got in trouble had to roam I left my gal and left my home
I heard that lone-vow-vow-some whistle blow
Just a kid acting smart I went and broke my darling's heart
I guess I was too young to know
They took me off that Georgia Main locked me to a ball and chain
I heard that lone-vow-vow-some whistle blow
[ steel ]
All alone I bear the shame I'm a number not a name
I heard that lone-vow-vow-some whistle blow
All I do is sit and cry when the evening train goes by
I heard that lone-vow-vow-some whistle blow
I'll be locked here in this cell till my body's just a shell
And my hair turns whiter than snow
I'll never see that gal of mine I'm in Georgia doing time
Well today I started loving you again
And I'm right back where I've really always been
I got over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
Then 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
Well I should have known the worst was yet to come
And that crying time for me had just begun
Don't tell me the one I love's gonna leave me
That her love for me was dying slow
Don't tell me she's looking for someone new
Tell me something I don't know.
I've been preparing myself for this day
'Cause I knew she was making plans to go away
Don't tell me that my teardrops are showing
Tell me something I don't know.
--- Instrumental ---
I've been preparing myself for this day
'Cause I knew she was making plans to go away
Don't tell me that my teardrops are showing
Tell me something I don't know.
I'll never understand dear as long as I live
I guess I will always wonder why
You told me that you loved me straight from your heart
And then without a warning said goodbye.
Loving lies that I believed
And now how I grieve
You didn't mean them from the start
But you told me lovin' lies and broke my heart.
--- Instrumental ---
You say I'll soon forget you and find somebody new
But darling, oh, how wrong you are
I've only had one love dear, and it was for you
And from that love my heart will bear a scar.
Loving lies that I believed
And now how I grieve
You didn't mean them from the start
That's all it took the mention of your name
And all my love for you burst into flame
I've tried so hard to let you go by look
How I still tremble at your name that's all it took
That's all it took to make me know that I still care
It seems my heart just can't give up the dreams we used to share
I tell my friends I'm happy but they read me like a book
And when today I heard them say your name that's all it took
That's all it took to make me yearn to your embrace
I guess I might as well admit no one can take your place
I tell my friends I'm happy but they read me like a book
For when today I heard them say your name that's all it took
I work hard and I work over time and I'm still deep in debt
I tell myself I'll get ahead but I haven't done it yet
Sometimes I think of giving up leave you pack up and go
But I love you for your sweet lips and in your arms I know
Lovin' you is worth it worth the heartbreak each day
We've come this far together so it's together all the way
I'll admit I'd like to have a house new car and fancy clothes
Dress up go out with you to places where we used to go
And I get lonely even though you do your best for me
And when you tell me I love you and kiss me I can see
Lovin' you is worth it...
It's been so long darling since I had to go away
It's been so long darling and I can't forget that day
Although you never mentioned it you cried that whole day long
It's been so long darling but now I'm coming home
It's been so long darling since I gazed into your eyes
It's been so long darling do you really realize
That got the thought of seeing you it scares me through and through
It's been so long darling since I had a kiss from you
It's been such a long time darling but it won't be long now
It's been so long darling but I've kept every vow
I pray that you'll be waiting as you did in days gone by
Darling I've loved you all of these years
And you've never once caused the heartbreak or tear
Without you to love me oh what would I do it's been a beautiful life loving you
And darling I love you more every day and I'll stand beside you each step of the way
You've made it heaven my dreams have come true it's been a beautiful life loving you
If ever I need you you're always there life is much sweeter knowing you care
So many times she has cheated
And settled me down with her charms
It's easy to see how she's done me
But right now I'd come back and melt in her arms.
Doing without her ain't easy, time didn't make me forget
Tonight I'm feeling so lonely, 'cause I'm not over her yet
So many times she's hurt me when she never meant any harm
And I left what I thought was over
But right now I'd come back and melt in her arms.
So many nights I pretended
That she was a doing me wrong
But whatever she's done, oh, it's forgotten
'Cause right now I'd come back and melt in her arms.
Precious mem'ries unseen angel sent from somewhere to my soul
How they linger ever near me and the sacred past unfolds
Precious mem'ries how they linger how they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight precious sacred seems unfold
Precious father loving mother fly across the lonely years
And the old home scenes from my childhood in fond memory appear
Precious mem'ries how they linger...
I just got the news, I understand you're married
While your friends are congratulatin' you
I'll add my two cents and I'll convey my feelings
So here's wishing all the worst of luck to you.
May the troubles that you have all be big ones
I hope every dress he buys you turns to blue
May your life with him be one big mess of heartaches
Oh, here's wishing all the worst of luck to you.
I hope everything he touches start to hurtin'
'Cause I know that he'll be touchin' you a lot
If you think I wan't revenge well, you're right I really do
So, here's wishing all the worst of luck to you.
--- Instrumental ---
May your life with him be one big mess of
Oh, here's wishing all the worst of luck to you
I just turned out the lights upstairs
I told you good night once again
Oh, but I did not hear it, you whisper a word
You must be sleepin' so I won't come in.
I told the kids to be quieter, mommy need her rest
How much silence in this old house must I find
Why I even expected, oh, but nobody showed up
I'm alone now, it's been all in my mind.
Yes, it's all in my mind you've left nothin' behind
I just sit here and dig up all the miseries I can find
I'll just turn on that old tv, and while you pour the wine
I love you, but it's all in my mind.
--- Instrumental ---
I'll just turn on that old tv and while you pour the wine
I love you, oh, but it's all in my mind.
When I met him he was lonely from a love that went wrong
And I helped him to forgive about the life he have known
And I gave him the courage to start over again
Yes it's funny how people change when true love steps in
And when I met her she was looking for a true and good time
And when she found out someone cared it changed her ways in her mind
And then I asked her to go with me I didn't care where she'd been
Ain't it funny how people change when true love steps in
True love stepped in and I know it will last
If we live for tomorrow and forget about the past
For the first time in a long time we're happy again
Yes it's funny how people change when true love steps in
I took you back against my better judgement
'Cause when it come to you, aw, it's so easy giving in
But it's just the same old story with you leaving in the end
And I believe you've got the best of me again.
You always knew the best way to get to me
So you stood there in the doorway and you cried your way right in
And I tried hard to love you better but I still did all I can
And I believe you've got the best of me again.
I've done every loving thing I know to do
But I guess my best ain't good enough for you
'Cause your the sweetest sometime lovers and I'm your king just now and then
And I believe you've got the best of me again.
Yes, your the queen of sometime lovers
And I'm your king just now and then.
I've looked the whole world over, seen all there is to see
And romance in Rome was so heavenly
I've sailed across the ocean just soaking up the sun
But you're the best living that I have ever done.
I've laid on satin pillows and slipped away with time
Yes, I have had the finest the women and wine
I played around with midnight until the morning come
But you're the best living that I have ever done.
You're the best living that I have ever done
A world of love and pleasures, that's what one might become
Loving you is living, my life has just begun
And you're the best living that I have ever done.
The jukebox is playing a honky tonk song
One more I keep saying and then I'll go home
What good would it do me, I know what I'll find
An empty bottle, a broken heart, and you're still on my mind
The people are laughing and having their fun
While I sit here crying over what you have done
My pockets are empty, my last drink of wine
An empty bottle, a broken heart, and your still on my mind
Alone and forsaken, so blue I could die
I just sit here drinking till the bottle runs dry
To try and forget you I turn to the wine
Chorus:
Your heart turned left and I was on the right
You couldn't have hurt me more with dynamite
Thought I was your destiny, but just before you got to me
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
I almost had the battle won, what could I have said and done
That put you in another's arms tonight?
I don't know where I lost out, I just know without a doubt,
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
Chorus:
Your heart turned left and I was on the right
You couldn't have hurt me more with dynamite
Thought I was your destiny, but just before you got to me
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
--- Instrumental ---
Now my poor heart just moans and groans,
I walked around just kicking stones
Oh, cupid sure won't get another bite
Honey, why'd you lead me on
Without a warning you were gone.
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
Chorus:
Your heart turned left and I was on the right
You couldn't have hurt me more with dynamite
Thought I was your destiny, but just before you got to me
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
Yeah, your heart turned left and I was on the right.
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
A shoulder to cry on is all you want from me
Someone to share your heartaches when you cry
Someone you can depend on, who will always be around
I'm nothing more than just your old standby
(Chorus:)
If you could call me darlin, if you could call me dear
If you could learn to love me by and by
I wouldn't mind this waiting, for I could stand the pain
I'd be more to you than just your old standby
You wouldn't call me darlin and you wouldn't call me dear
I wonder if you'll miss me when I die
You have no consideration, you show no sympathy
I'm nothing more than just your old standby
Your lying blue eyes used to charm me
Hypnotize me through and through
Like a fool, Lord, I've been dreaming
Your lying blue eyes just told on you.
Your lying blue eyes used to charm me
Hypnotize me through and through
Like a fool, Lord, I've been dreaming
Your lying blue eyes just told on you.
All those stories I've been hearing
I wouldn't believe that they were true
But just this morning over coffee
Your lying blue eyes just told on you.
For a long time I have loved you
And I've thought you loved me too
Now all questions have been answered
Your lying blue eyes just told on you.
Your lying blue eyes used to charm me
Hypnotize me through and through
Like a fool, Lord, I've been dreaming
Your lying blue eyes just told on you.
I was tempted when I started
Always blinded for you
Then your love shifted like the wild wind
Drifting to another soul.
The notice was short that you gave me
Thin was the time that I knew
Life without your love has no meaning
But your kind of lovin' won't do
Your kind of lovin' won't do.
Someday if you change I'll be waiting
As you know I alway have done
But I know in my heart that it's hopeless
While in your heart I'm fool number one.
But a fool likes to go right on thinking
For pleasure sometime are so few
My kind of loving was your kind
But your kind of loving won't do
Well you wore out a brand new trunk packin' and unpackin' your junk
Your daddy's mad he's done got peeved you're gonna change or I'm a gonna leave
You're gonna change your way of livin' change the things you do
Stop doin' all the things that you oughtn't to
Your daddy's mad he's done got peeved you're gonna change or I'm a gonna leave
Well now this ain't right that is wrong you just keep nuggin' me all the day long
It's gotta stop I don't mean please you're gonna change or I'm a gonna leave
The way they keep a lover happy make her do what's right
It's love her every morning love her out at night
Your daddy's mad he's done got peeved you're gonna change or I'm a gonna leave
[ steel ]
Well now every time you get mad you pack your rags and you go back to dad
You tell him lies he don't believe you're gonna change or I'm a gonna leave
I know that everything must age and things grow old with time
Except the thought of loving you and knowing that you're mine
Your lips stay young and tender just the way they used to be
And because it's you with your love so true you'll never grow old to me.
The leaves turn brown in autumn and sometimes the flowers won't bloom
But in the coldest days of winter you're like a rose that grows in June
You're always warm as the sunshine when I hold you tenderly
And because it's you with your love so true you'll never grow old to me.
And as the world grows old around you I'll look back and see
Because it's you with your love so true you'll never grow old to me.
The news is out all over town that you've been seen a runnin' round
I know that I should leave but then I just can't go you win again
This heart of mine could never see what everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin what can I do you win again
[ fiddle ]
I'm sorry for your victim now cause soon his head like mine will bow
He'll give his heart but all in vain and someday say you win again
You have no heart you have no shame you take true love and give the blame
George Jones: Well I saw you today and I thought for a while I was dreaming. You were the loveliest girl I'd seen in a long long time. You introduced me to him and while we were talking I just stood there thinking you never looked that good when you were mine.
Patti Page: It was all I could do to hide all the things I was feeling. Lord just lookin' at you sent chills up and down my spine. I wanted so much to reach and touch you but I just stood there dyin'. You never looked that good when you were mine.
George Talking: You know hunny, I've wondered so many times if you still stayed out late the way we used to do. With all of our old friends, the jukebox and all that wine.
Patti: Oh maybe you just stay at home lovin' one another
Together: Cuz you never looked that good when you were mine.
Hey, once I was a honky-tonkin talk of the town
Riding high up in my bad Chevrolet
Had seven pretty woman, Lord, hanging on me
A kissing one for every day.
Aw, but look at me now my women's left town
And a buck is getting hard to come by
Yes, I must confess my life's a big mess
I'm so low I could lay down and die.
Well, you never know just how good you've got it
Till you ain't got it no more
You never know just how high you're flyin'
Till you fall straight down on the floor.
All I can do now is just to moan the blues
And dream about what I had before
You never know just how good you've got it
Till you ain't got it no more.
Yeah, uh huh
--- Instrumental ---
Lookout now
Oh, the first time in my ramblin' life
True love finally fell in my hands
But it's impossible to love just one
With another on the other end.
Hey, I begged her to stay but she left anyway
I lost her and she's to hard to find
What else can I do, some you win, some you lose
But I think I lost a good one this time.
Well, you just don't know how good you've got it
Till you ain't got it no more
You never no just how high you're flyin'
'Till you fall straight down on the floor
All I do now is just to moan the blues
And dream about what I had before
You never know just how good you got it
Till you ain't got it no more.
Hey, you never know just how good you've got it
Oh you said you were my baby now I know that you're my baby
But it seems to me you got rovin' eye
If you wanna be my baby then you gotta be my baby
You can't keep your finger in two different fire
I remember how you pleaded when you told me that you needed
My lovin' I believe it without a doubt
So if you wanna be my baby then you gotta be my baby
And you gotta leave 'em kissin' cousins out
Oh when you're high steppin' I'm a crawlin' low
I get suspicious and I'm a gonna tell you so
If you wanna be my baby then you gotta be my baby
And be nobody's baby but mine
[ guitar - steel ]
Now I heard there was another so I went and asked your mother
If anybody hung around besides me
She gave me no satisfaction and now I can't take no action
But I think I'll hang around and see
If you wanna be my baby then you gotta be my baby
And you gotta come to me and tell me so
If you're gonna be my baby then you gotta be my baby
And I'm tired of waitin' round so let me know
Have you found, since you turned me down
The one that you were searching for
Are you glad that you made me sad
For you know I vowed to love you ever more.
Chorus:
What did you have in mind when you broke this heart of mine
Are you laughing in my face
Darling, what can I do, when you say that we are through
You left a wound time can't erase.
Tell me dear, are you satisfied
To be foot-loose and fancy free
Is it power you want for the things that you have done
What you gained I guess I'll never see.
Chorus:
What did you have in mind when you broke this heart of mine
Are you laughing in my face
Darling, what can I do, when you say that we are through
I walked In the front door,
Turned the light on in the hall.
Then I saw the post-it notes
That she had stuck up on the wall.
The first one said, "I love you,
but I can't live on love alone."
The Little yellow post-it-notes
were stuck up everywhere.
One was on the microwave
and one on the Fridgidaire.
It said "I cried all night
but you weren't there to watch the teardrops fall."
But if you couldn't get the picture
Maybe you can read the writing on the wall.
Sometimes you do what you've gotta do
If ya do anything at all.
Sometimes it takes a freight train comin'
Sometimes it takes a mountian to fall
Sometimes you do what you've gotta do
Sometimes you gotta walk before you crawl
And if you couldn't get the picture
Maybe you can read the writing on the wall.
The post-it note on Her pillow said,
"The lonely nights were hell"
The one on the mirror said,
"Take a good look at yourself"
And the one she put on the closet door Said,
"I waited long enough for you to call."
And if you couldn't get the picture
Maybe you can read the writing on the wall.
Sometimes you do what you've gotta do
If ya do anything at all.
But if you couldn't get the picture,
Maybe you can read the writing on the wall.
And if you couldn't get the picture,
When you're part of that fast race that your new love put you in
You can always come back to my arms again
And if he give you new heartaches and the lonely nights begin
You can always come back to my arms again.
'Cause I havn't done a thing since you've been gone
Except to wait here and hurt all over and forgive you for each wrong
But when you find out you've been left out to face a cold and bitter wind
You can always come back to my arms again.
--- Instrumental ---
When you get up from your let down and your head stops it spinning
You look good in anything you choose to wear
Even a trace of gray would look good in your hair
And you look fine in sunshine baby or the shadows of a storm
But you always look your best here in my arms.
You look good when you sit and rock our baby
You look great the perfect picture of a lady
And you look fine with your smile so angel soft and sunshine warm
But you always look your best here in my arms.
We look good walking together
And we feel so good holding each other
I'm depending on your tender love to keep me safe and warm
Yes, you always look your best here in my arms.
I'm depending on your warm and tender love to keep me strong
Some men look for diamonds
Some men look for gold
I'm just trying to find myself
Before I get too old
Different people have their ways
Of measuring success
Maybe it's not the right way
But wrong's what I do best
Well I walk the straight and narrow
Straight to where I don't belong
One time I even tried to love one woman
But that didn't last too long
If my ship is docking in the east
You can bet I'd be heading west
Riding the wrong direction
'Cause wrong's what I do best
When I'm down and out
And can't get up [ rest of line ?]
I feel right at home
When I got the blues
And it's all bad news
That's when I'm in my comfort zone
If they held a loser's playoff
There'd be no contest
'Cause I've had lots of practice
And wrong's what I do best
If my ship is docking in the east
You can bet I'd be heading west
I'm riding the wrong direction
'Cause wrong's what I do best
Riding the wrong direction
I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
Last night I went to sleep and thought the world was fine
The day had been a perfect day and you were mine
But somewhere between dusk and dawn the earth it tumbled and fell
And I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
The sun has not arrived the moon is still right there
The seas refused to change the tide while you're not here
'Cause somewhere between dusk and dawn the earth it tumbled and fell
I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
'Cause you were gone my life was changed
'Cause you were gone the earth's rearranged.
Tonight before I go to sleep I'll ask this prayer
Please turn the earth around so when I wake she's there
'Cause somewhere between dusk and dawn the earth it tumbled and fell
I woke up on the wrong side of the world.
Like a string she’s got me wrapped around her finger
And it gets a little tighter every day
It would break my heart to think that I would lose her
So I’ll do anything I can to make her stay
If she could understand how much I need her
Then I know that she would never go away
For she’s got me wrapped around her little finger
And it gets a little tighter every day
Let me tell you just how much I love my baby
Take the world and everything one may desire
For there’s only room in my heart for this lady
Who keeps the burning in my heart as hot as fire
She’s the one who’s always lying here beside me
But her mother’s never very far away
Yes she’s got me wrapped around her little finger
And it gets a little tighter every day
Would it do me any good if I called on the phone
Tell you I'm sorry for doing you so wrong
And say that I need you the way you said that I would
Should I hope for tomorrow, oh, my sorrow
Would it do me any good?
Would it do me any good if I knocked on your door
To say that I'll never turn on you anymore
To me she meant nothing and she never could
Will we have a new beginning, should I dream of some day when you
Would it do me any good?
It's hard to be somebody but it's so easy to be a fool
With one mistake it's as if you break everyones rule
To me she meant nothing and she never could
Should I hope for tomorrow, oh, my sorrow
Fame...A dream put off for the familys needs
he puts in 8 down at the factory
when he gets home his feet are tired
if he had his way he'd been a workin..
with his hands on wood and wire
Chorus
Saganaw spruce
Tennessee maple
Sears and robuck
black diamond strings
late a night he fans that fire...
when he grabs a hold of that wood and wire
Days...years...his dream just disappears
they never once heard him complainin'
their every wish is his desire
and without then he might have made it...
with his hands on wood and wire..
Late a night he fans that fire
when he grabs a hold of that wood and wire
Chorus
Saganaw spruce
Tennessee maple
Sears and robuck
black diamond strings
late a night he fans that fire...
when he grabs a hold of that wood and wire
Bridge
If u ask him..he will tell u...
that he don't have no regrets
then he'll take his calloused fingers
and let 'em fly across those frets
Chorus
Saganaw spruce
Tennessee maple
Sears and robuck
black diamond strings
late a night he fans that fire...
When with the savior we enter the glory land
Won't it be wonderful there
Ended the troubles and cares of the story land
Won't it be wonderful there?
Chorus:
Won't it be wonderful there
Having no burdens to bear
Joyously singing, with heartbells all ringing
Won't it be wonderful there?
--- Instrumental ---
Walking and talking with Christ, the Supernal One
Won't it be wonderful there
Praising, adoring the Matchless Eternal One
Won't it be wonderful there?
Chorus:
Won't it be wonderful there
Having no burdens to bear
Joyously singing, with heartbells all ringing
Won't it be wonderful there?
--- Instrumental ---
There where the tempest will never be sweeping us
Won't it be wonderful there
Sure that forever the Lord will be keeping us
Won't it be wonderful there?
Chorus:
Won't it be wonderful there
Having no burdens to bear
Joyously singing, with heartbells all ringing
Chorus:
He's got a funny red nose, old baggy pants
When he staggers down the street it's a funny little dance
Children gather 'round as he falls down
Everybody laughs at wino the clown.
They just don't know the reason why
But when she died, he died inside
He lost all his will to live
And he had no use for pride.
Not even all his children's love
Could bring him back again
He just crawled into a bottle
Now he's waiting for the end.
Chorus:
He's got a funny red nose, old baggy pants
When he staggers down the street it's a funny little dance
Children gather 'round as he falls down
Everybody laughs at wino the clown.
They laugh when he comes down the street.
Stumbles all alone.
At they way he smiles and holds his arm
Just as if someone's holding on.
They all think he's lost his mind
talking to thin air
Ah, but only me and my daddy knows
That mama's walking there.
Chorus:
He's got a funny red nose, old baggy pants,
When he staggers down the street it's a funny little dance
Children gather 'round when he falls down
Everybody laughs at wino the clown.
But I never laugh when my daddy falls down
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 and evils come
The body grows weak and the spirits grow 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 in the flood many days
He searched for land in various ways
Troubles he had some but wasn't forgotten
He sent down his love on the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow white dove...
Today I got a long letter
From one who still cares for me
She asked lots of questions
Like would I call her sometime
And was I gettin' back on my feet
She asked if I had quit drinkin'
Like I promised her long ago
The words wouldn't come
When I called and she answered
Oh, but I found a way to say no
(Chorus:)
I sent her some wine colored roses
The color of grapes on the vine
When she sees the wine colored roses
They'll tell her I'm still on the wine
The roses will say I still love her
And the color will cause her to cry
One dozen reasons to tell her I'm sorry
And twelve pretty flowers don't lie
Before I met you I was a meek and humble man
And on my own I could always find your will to stand
But my weakness and your power made me play too rough
So it's time to let you know I had enough.
For the first time in my life I'm really proud of me
And without you I can't be the way I wanna be
You, you changed and rearranged my life too much
I don't love you anymore I had enough.
I'm so proud to know I finally got control of me
And it's good to know I'm on my feet and not down on my knees
The roads you've drag me down were much too rough
Wine you've used me long enough.
You're window shopping just window shopping
You're only looking around
You're not buying you're just trying
To find the best deal in town.
You give away your kisses but you never give your heart
To anyone who's fool enough to fall
You don't feel love you don't want real love
You're window shopping that's all.
You give away your kisses but you never give your heart
To anyone who's fool enough to fall
You don't feel love you don't want real love
Tonight the bottle let me down
and let your mem'ry come around
The one true friend I thought I'd found
tonight the bottle let me down
Each night I leave the barroom when it's over
not feeling any pain at closing time
But tonight your mem'ry found me much too sober
I couldn't drink enough to keep you off my mind
Tonight the bottle let me down
and let your mem'ry come around
The one true friend I thought I'd found
tonight the bottle let me down
I've always had a bottle that I could turn to
and lately I've been turning every day
But the wine don't take effect the way it used to
And I'm a hurtin' in an old familiar way
Tonight the bottle let me down
and let your mem'ry come around
The one true friend I thought I'd found
tonight the bottle let me down
Just outside these prison bars the hanging tree is waiting
At sunrise I'll meet darkness and death will say hello
Darling, touch your lips to mine and tell me that you love me
And promise me again before you go.
Will you visit me on Sundays, will you bring me pretty flowers
Will your big blue eyes get misty, will you brush away a tear
A grave is filled with silence but if a sleeping man could hear
Darling, would I hear your footsteps up there.
Promise me that time won't seperate me from your mem'ry
That you'll remember me until the days of silver hair
If not for you I know I'd lose my mind before the morning
Hold me close and tell me that you care.
Will you visit me on Sundays, will you bring me pretty flowers
Will your big blue eyes get misty, will you brush away a tear
A grave is filled with silence but if a sleeping man could hear
Darling, would I hear your footsteps up there.
Will you visit me on Sundays, will you bring me pretty flowers
Will your big blue eyes get misty, will you brush away a tear
A grave is filled with silence but if a sleeping man could hear
I am thinking today of that beautiful land
I shall reach when the sun goeth down
When through wonderful grace by my Savior I stand
Will there be any stars in my crown?
Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown
When at evening the sun goeth down
When I wake with the blessed in the mansions of rest
Will there be any stars in my crown?
In the strength of the Lord let me labor and pray
Let me watch as a winner of souls
That bright stars may be mine in the glorious day
When His praise like the sea billow rolls.
Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown
When at evening the sun goeth down
When I wake with the blessed in the mansions of rest
Will there be any stars in my crown?
--- Instrumental ---
O what joy it will be when His face I behold
Living gems at his feet to lay down
I would sweeten my bliss in the city of gold
Will there be any stars in my crown?
Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown
When at evening the sun goeth down
When I wake with the blessed in the mansions of rest
I was standin' by my window
On one cold, and cloudy day
When I saw the hearse come rollin'
For to carry my mother away.
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waitin'
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.
--- Instrumental ---
I went back home, my home was lonely
For my mother she was gone
All my brother's ,sister's cryin'
For the home so sad and alone.
Undertaker, please undertaker,
Undertaker, please drive slow
For that body you are hauling
Lord, I hate to see her go
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waitin'
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby
Lord, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
So tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby why
Well I got a crow I wanna pick with you
Just like last time when the feathers flew
You're runnin' wild kickin' up your heels
A-leavin' me home with a hand full of bills
Lord, I can't live without you and you know it's true
But there's no livin' with you so what'll I do
I'm goin' honky tonkin', get as tight as I can
And maybe by then you'll 'preciate a good man
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby cry
No, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
So tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
Well, now I don't know, but I've heard say
That ever' little dog is a-gonna have his day
You'd better pay attention, don't you dare forget
'Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
Well, I caught you honky tonkin' with my best friend
The thing to do was leave you, but I should'a left then
Now I'm too old to leave you, but I still get sore
When you come home a-feelin' for the knob on the door
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby
Lord, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
So tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby why
You know this whole world
Is full of singers
But just a few are chosen
To tear your heart out
When they sing
Imagine life without 'em
All your radion heros
Like the outlaw
Who walks through Jesse's dreams
No there'll never be another
Red headed stranger, a man in black
And Folsom Prison Blues,
The Okie from Maskogee, and Hello Darlin
Lord i wounder
Who's gonna fill their shoe's
Chorus:
Who's gonna fill their shoe's
Who's gonna stand that tall
Who's gonna play in the opry,
And the wombash cannon ball,
Who's gonna give their heart and soul
To get to me and you
Lord i wounder,
who's gonna fill their shoes
God bless the boys from memphis
Blue suede shoes and elvis
Much to soon he left this world in tears
They tore up the 50's ol' jerry lee and charlie
And gold cackle still echoes through the years
You know the heart of country music
Still beats in luke the drifter
You could tell it when he sang our soul alive
Ol' marty, hank, and lefty
Why i can feel 'em right here with me
On this silver eagle rolling through the night
Chorus
Well, I break the dishes and I burn the steak
I spilled all the coffee that I try to make
Tried to do some sewin' stuck the needle in my hand
That's how it is when the wife runs off with another man.
Monday I washed when the sun was a-shining bright
I used too much bleach an' everything came out white
This house looks like the garbage hit the fan
That's how it is when the wife runs off with another man.
TV dinner, chicken pot pie is all I've had to eat
I've lost so much weight from living on hate till my shoes don't fit my feet
But still I've got to do the best I can
That's how it is when the wife runs off with another man.
--- Instrumental ---
Tried to iron my shirt but I had the iron too hot
Now there's a hole in the back of the best dang shirt I've got
Nothing turns out right the way I planned
And that's how it is when the wife runs off with another man.
TV dinner, chicken pot pie is all I've had to eat
I've lost so much weight from living on hate till my shoes don't fit my feet
But still I've got to do the best I can
That's how it is when the wife runs off with another man.
Well, I met Sammy Samson down in New Orleans
He had a lot of money and a big limousine
He took us honky-tonkin' on a Saturday night
We met Silly Milly, everything was all right
Her eyes started rollin', we should a-went a-bowlin'
Wham-bam, who shot Sam, my-my
Well, Sam and Silly Milly, about a quarter to four
Was rompin' and a-stompin' on the hardwood floor
Along came Flirty Mirty bargin' in on the fun
Silly Milly got jealous and she pulled out a gun
Tables started crashin', fourty-four's a-flashin'
Wham-bam, who shot Sam, my-my
Well, the police, fire chief, highway patrol
Knockin' down the front door with a big long pole
Sammy was a lyin' on the cold-cold floor
Shot through the middle with a fourty-four
Milly was a-cryin', Sam was surely dyin'
Wham-bam, who shot Sam, my-my
Well, they took Silly Milly to the jail down town
Booked Silly Milly for a-shootin' old Sam
The judge he gave her twenty, Milly said that's a lot
You shouldn't give me nothing, he was already half shot
A-drinkin' white lightnin' started all the fightin'
Wham-bam, who shot Sam, my-my
Well, the police, fire chief, highway patrol
Knockin' down the front door with a big long pole
Sammy was a lyin' on the cold-cold floor
Shot through the middle with a fourty-four
Milly was a-cryin', Sam was surely dyin'
I'm dreamin' of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
I have heard of a land on the far away strand
'Tis a beautiful home of the soul
Built by Jesus on high, where we never shall die
'Tis a land where we never grow old.
Never grow old, never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old, never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old.
--- Instrumental ---
When our work here is done and the life crown is won
And out troubles and trials are o'er
All our sorrows will end and our voices will blend
With the loved ones who've gone on before
Never grow old, never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old, never grow old
(Where could I go but to the Lord)
Living below in this old sinful world hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone to face temptation sore where could I go but to the Lord
Where could I go oh where could I go seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to save me in the end where could I go but to the Lord
Life here is grand with friends I love so dear comfort I get from God's own word
Yet when I face the chilling hand of death where could I go but to the Lord
Well, tonight when you lay lonely in your king size bed
With a hunger inside you can feel
Will, I'll be the empty place laying next to you
And when your phone don't ring it'll be me
It'll be me not calling you, crying like I used to do
A-crawlin' on my hands and knees
It'll be me not on the phone, begging let me come back home
And when your phone don't ring, it'll be me.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, tonight it'll be my car not in your driveway
And you'll wonder where on earth I could be
It'll be my footsteps you don't hear in the hallway
And when your phone don't ring, it'll be me.
It'll be me not calling you, crying like I used to do
Crawlin' on my hands and knees
It'll be me not on the phone, a-begging let me come back home
And when your phone don't ring, it'll be me.
--- Instrumental ---
Aw, it'll be me not calling you, crying like I used to do
Crawlin' on my hands and knees
It'll be me not on the phone, a-begging let me come back home
And when your phone don't ring, it'll be me.
I walk up to my door and hate to turn the key
Emptiness is all that waits inside for me
That's how it is when the one you love is gone
That's how it is when your house is not a home
I look around and see things marked with his and hers
Little things like this just make things that much worse
That's how it is since I live my life alone
That's how it is since my house is not a home
Is there a way out for a soul so torn as mine
Each day I live I'm like a prisoner passing time
That's how it is ask anyone who lives alone
That's how it is when your house is not a home
Well, I saw you today
And I thought for a while I was dreaming
You were the loveliest girl
I'd seen in a long long time
You introduced me to him
And while we were talking
I just stood there thinking
You never looked that good
When you were mine
It was all I could do to hide
All the things I was feeling
Lord just lookin' at you
Sent chills up and down my spine
I wanted so much to reach and touch you
But I just stood there dyin'
You never looked that good
When you were mine
You know honey, I've wondered so many times
If you still stayed out late the way we used to do
With all of our old friends
The jukebox and all that wine
Oh, maybe you just stay at home
Lovin' one another
'Cause you never looked that good
When you were mine
Oh, if I knew then what I know now
We'd still be together
'Cause you never looked that good
Mama didn't have special trainin'
She couldn't read the music, just the words
But when she'd stand to sing on Sunday mornin'
She had the sweetest voice I think I've, I've ever heard.
She loved to sing the songs about our Savior
"There is a Fountain", was her favorite one
And I've seen tears roll down the cheeks of sinners
By the time my mama's song was done.
When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
You could see the love light shinin' in her face
When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
Now in heaven's choir she has a special place.
(Spoken)
You know my daddy wanted me to sing a song
The day that mama left us
And you know that little church
Was filled with all of mama's friends
And you know it seems we could all hear mama singin'
When I couldn't finish up her favorite hymn.
(Sang)
When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
You could see the love light shining in her face
When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
Now in heaven's choir she has a special place.
This world that we are livin' in has seen its better days
Jesus said he would return and I believe he's on his way
You better change your way of livin' I hope your soul is saved
If you want to go with Jesus on that judgement day
When Gabriel makes his trumpet sound what beautiful sight
I hope your name is written down in the book of life
If you don't have salvation and you've never learned to pray
You can't go with Jesus on that judgement day
When Jesus comes to take his children home sweet home
To beautiful mansion in the sweet by and by
We'll cross the Jordan river singin' a song
When Jesus comes to take his children home
When Jesus comes...
Whatcha gonna do when I said bye bye whatcha gonna do when you start to cry
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do hoo hoo
Bet you never thought I'd walk away bet you never thought you would hear me say
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do hoo hoo
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do
Everybody else in this doggone town
Know you been a cheatin' and a runnin' around
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do
Gonna miss me baby and I don't mean maybe baby whatcha gonna do
Whatcha gonna do when you roll along no one to call you on the telephone
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do hoo hoo
I bet you never thought that little old steam turn out to be just bad bad dream
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do hoo hoo
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do...
I had a talk with one of your old friends in town today
And she told me that your new love went astray
Now isn't that just the way I said it would be
Come on back home what's bad for you is good for me.
It's good for me to have this chance to win your love again
It's bad for you to lose his love but this is not the end
Still lets pretend to move along that used to be
Come on back home what's bad for you is good for me.
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I knew if I'd wait long enough someday he'd set you free
He'd find someone to take your place like he took you from me
And now you know just how it feels in misery
It amazes me how she can change my mind
When it seems to be impossible, she can do it every time
And the way she's always loves me, she's got that down perfect too
I keep asking myself what is it the lady can't do'
She brightens any room she walks inside
And the way she comes in smiling you'd never think she ever cries
She still looks as young and pretty as she did the day we met
If there is one thing bad about her, I ain't found it yet.
What it is my woman can't do, can't be done
If there's ever been a darling, I've got one
She beats all I've ever seen, she's the champion of our team
What my woman can't do, can't be done.
I didn't cheat and I didn't lie so her leaving took me by surprise
Just a note on the table saying we're through
At first I went crazy so it took me sometime
But I finally read between the lines
It's not what I did it's what I didn't do.
I didn't tell her each day I loved her
I took it for granted and somehow she knew
I didn't hold her when she needed a shoulder
It's not what I did it's what I didn't do.
Now it's easy to see why her love died
She was planning her nights by the T.V. Guide
She needed me with her, oh, more than I knew
I was too busy working, getting ahead
When I should of been home loving her instead
It's not what I did it's what I didn't do.
I didn't tell her each day I loved her
I took it for granted and somehow she knew
I didn't hold her when she needed a shoulder
It's not what I did it's what I didn't do.
Looking through this worn out book of pictures
Reliving all the love we once knew
Turning through the pages of my memory
And everywhere I look there's me and you
Whatever happened to us
Somehow through the years we lost touch
Lately I've been missing you so much
Whatever happened to us
I always thought we look so good together
How did we come to drift so far apart?
These pictures cry for answers to one question
Why did we break each other's hearts?
Whatever happened to us
Somehow through the years we lost touch
Lately I've been missing you so much
Whatever happened to us
Lately I've been missing you so much
What a friend we have in Jesus all our sins and grieves to share
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer
Oh what peace we often forfeit oh what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer
Have we trials and temptations is there trouble anywhere
We should never be discouraged take it to the Lord in prayer
(Can we find up friend so faithful who will all our sorrow share)
In his arms he'll take and shield it you will find us all us there
Well it's all right, it's all right
Long as I've got my Lord beside me, well, it's all right
Long as I've got his hand to hold, long as he's a watchin' over mysoul
Long as everything's in his control, well, it's all right.
Moses said, it's all right
When the chariots of Pharoah followed them in their flight
While the Thebes devided in two Moses and the children walk right through
Through of wall of water on their left and on their right.
Well it's all right, it's all right
Long as I've got my Lord beside me, well, it's all right
Long as I've got his hand to hold, long as he's a watchin' over mysoul
Long as everything's in his control, well, it's all right.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, David said, it's all right
When the Goliath mocked him then he challenged him to a fight
Little David said a prayer and then slung a little stone and done him in
And the people said amen and praised the almighty's might.
Well it's all right, it's all right...
Long as I've got my Lord beside me, well, it's all right
Long as I've got his hand to hold, long as he's a watchin' over mysoul
Long as everything's in his control, well, it's all right.
--- Instrumental ---
Daniel said, it's all right
When they threw him in the lion's den that awful night
While the hungry lion's walked about Daniel said Lord please help me out
And the Lord has shut the lion's mouth and he shut it tight
Well, it's all right, yeah, it's all right
Long as I've got my Lord beside me, well, it's all right
Long as I've got his hand to hold, long as he's a watchin' over mysoul
Long as everything's in his control, well, it's all right.
(Both)
We said our goodbyes long ago
Never thinking we'd miss each other so
All the memories we can't leave behind
Oh, we must have been out of our minds
(Chorus:)
(Melba) I thought I loved another, not you
(George) How foolish, I thought the same, too
(Both) They both turned out to be the wrong kind
(Both) Oh, we must have been out of our minds
(Both)
Let's forgive and forget the past we've known
And reap together the wild seeds we've sown
Surely they can forgive us in time
That, we must have been out of our minds
(Repeat chorus)
Well we love to teach about and we love to preach about
We love to sing about our Jesus
All done on our knees and pray and thinking in our special way
We love to sing about our Jesus
We love to talk about we love to read about we love to shout about our Jesus
Praise him for his precious name and and for what tomorrow brings
We love to sing about our Jesus
[ guitar ]
With our songbook in our hands all together let a stand
Let's all keep singing bout our Jesus
Day we need him even more that we ever had before
Let's all keep singing bout our Jesus
We love to talk about...
The places where we used to meet we go togehter
Step by step like shoes on the feet we go together
Just like the sand out in the sea what good is sugar if you have no tea
What good're you if you don't have me we go together
That old feeling we used to get even feels better
There was a girl you made me forget the day I met her
Just like the tears in a baby's eyes just like the stars up in the sky
Like icecream and an apple pie we go together
We go together like the storm and rain just like the fire that needs the flame
Just like the picture needs the frame we go together
We go together like the moon and June just like the fork needs the spoon
Just like the song that needs the tune we go together
[ guitar ]
We go together
[ guitar ]
We go together
Yeah the places where we used to meet...
Well I swear I didn't see you with your wife's best girlfriend
Drinkin' beer and a dancin' to that western swing
And I didn't see you kiss her and leave that barroom with her
No I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
George I know I didn't hear you tell that bloudm that you weren't married
I know I didn't see you hidin' your weddin' ring either did I
And I know I couldn't have heard you call your wife
And tell her that you were working
No I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
We've got to stick together to keep our stories straight
No don't forget Ray I was down in Atlanta sure you were and I was workin' late
Yeah you know it's always good to see you George it's good to see you too
But I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
[ guitar ]
Hey Ray by the way do you leave that hundred bucks you owe me
I don't know what you're talkin' about George
Well I'm sure you recall our bet on last night's football game
No I don't but you know if I had seen you I certainly would've paid ya
But I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
We've got to stick together to keep our stories straight
Don't forget I was down in Atlanta and don't you forget I was working late
But I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
If anyone could find the joy that true love brings a girl and boy
We could we could you and I
If anyone could ever say that their true love was here to stay
We could we could you and I
When you're in my arms I know you're happy to be there
And just as long as I'm with you I'm happy anywhere
If anyone could pray each night and thank the Lord that all is right
We could we could you and I
She watches movies but he don't
He watches football but she won't
They've got a lonely house to hold together
His Playboy pictures turn him on
Her heart's so cold and lonely stone
Get big on and on and on there together.
Together alone together alone
They're at the house and they're not at home
Together alone.
No angry words that they'll regret
They're never fuss or fighting yet
Sleep side by side but seldom get all together
They wanna plod outside of time
With them the maples gathered round
Someday they'll lie beneath the ground there together.
Together alone together alone
They're not unlike so many I've known
Wait a little longer please Jesus there are so many still wandering out in sin
Just a little longer please Jesus a few more days to get our loved ones in
Here the labor is so hard and the workers are so tired
And their weary hearts are yearning for a rest
And they find they're getting anxious to be in that happy land
Where they'll receive such peace and happiness
Wait a little longer please Jesus...
We look into the skies and tears will fill our eyes
And our weary hearts grow heavier with each day
We cry oh Lord please come, come and take your children home
But then we look around us and we say
Wait a little longer please Jesus...
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
OUR FAMILY'S SCATTERED HERE AND THERE
BUT LORD WE LOVE THEM DEAR
AND MAYBE WE CAN HELP THEM FIND THE WAY
AND IF WAITING BE THE CAUSE
O'LORD THEY NOT BE LOST
THAT IS THE ONLY REASON WHY WE SAY
WAIT A LITTLE LONGER PLEASE JESUS
A LITTLE MORE TIME TO SAVE THEM FROM THERE SIN
JUST A LITTLE LONGER,PLEASE JESUS
Sorry I’m so late
But I’ve been out a-walkin’
Tryin’ to find a way to tell you
But I think you already know
I never want to hurt you
‘Cause darlin’ I still love you
But things aren’t like they used to be
It’s time for lettin’ go
I wasn’t out there lookin’
But a month ago last Sunday
I met someone just like you
In line at the grocery store
We’ve been spendin’ time together
Yea, she knows all about you
The truth is
She can give me
What you can’t anymore
I know I promised you forever
I never thought I’d see this day
If only I could write the pages
Our story wouldn’t end this way
I feel so much better
Knowing we could have this moment
But it looks like
It’s may rain soon
And it’s getting’ kinda late
Hon’ I’ll always bring you roses
Every time I come to visit
The caretaker’s waiting
They want to close the cave
I know I promised you forever
I never thought I’d see this day
If only I could write the pages
Our story wouldn’t end this way
I know I was a fool to let you go
I know it's true because my heart tells me it's so
My only chance at happiness is someday when
I'll win you back but I'll be blue until then
You mean the world to me my life my destiny
Your true love means everything to me
I try to lose the thought of loving you again
But memories are just a story with an end
For you the flame of love will burn till someday when
I'll win you back but I'll be blue until then
We always wanted a big two story house
Back when we lived in that little two room shack
We wanted fame and fortune
And we'd live life the way the rich folks do
We knew some how we'd make it, together me and you
With dreams and hopes of things to come
We worked and never stopped
Not much time for you and me
We had to reach the top
We bought that big two story house
And soon became the envy of the town
With all our work behind us
We'd finally settled down
Now we live (yes we live) in a two story house
Whoa, what splendor
But there's no love about
I've got my story
And I've got mine, too
How sad it is, we now live, in a two story house
The house is filled with rare antiques
There's marble on the floor
Beauty all around us
Like we've never seen before
There's chandeliers in every room
Imported silks and satin all about
We filled the house with everything
But somehow left love out
Now we live (yes we live) in a two story house
Oh what splendor
But there's no love about
I've got my story
And I've got mine, too
How sad it is, we now live, in a two story house
Two little orphans, a boy and a girl
Stood at the old church doors.
The little girls feet were as brown as her curls,
That fell on the dress that she wore.
The little boys clothes were all tattered and torn
A tear shone in each little eye,
Why don't you go home to your mama, I said,
And this was the maidens reply.
Mama's in heaven, they took her away,
They left Jim and I all alone,
We came her to sleep at the end of the day,
For we have no mama or home.
---Instromental---
Daddy was a sea going man, mama waited for him all
Night at the shore, mama got sick angels took her away
To dwell in the mansions 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
Trouble in mind I'm blue but I won't be blue always
Because the sun's gonna shine in my backdoor someday
I'm gonna lay my head on some lonesome railroad line
And let that 2-20 pacify my worried mind
[ steel ]
Trouble in mind I'm blue and I almost lost my mind
Sometimes I feel like livin' sometimes I feel I could die
I'm going down to the river I'm gonna buy me a rockin' chair
And if the blues don't leave me I'm gonna rock away from here
[ fiddle ]
Trouble in mind I'm blue my old heart is a beating slow
I never had so much trouble in my life before
My good gal she done quit me and it sure did dread my mind
Well it sure feels good to come in here and just pull up a seat
A frosty mug of a cool one helps to beat the heat
These old dog days of summer Lord I'll be glad when they're gone
It's too hot to fish too hot for golf and too cold at home
Well that baseball game on TV takes me back to when I was a kid
We proudly wore those uniforms just like the Dodgers did
Yeah we won a few and lost a few and for me it still goes on
It's too hot to fish too hot for golf and too cold at home
Well I only planned on one or two I might stay for three
If that good looking thing in the corner keeps smiling back at me
It's so easy not to care bout what's right or what's wrong
[G] I almost wish that I could lose my [C] mind sometime. Then [D7] maybe I'd be free of memories [C] you left be- [G] hind. With every single thought I hate to [C] face the truth. [D7] It's neverending, always there: this [C] wanting [G] you [G] Will I go through my life with only [C] one desire? [D7] Other arms have held me close, but they can't [C] kill the [G] fire. This flame inside my heart has never [C] burned so blue. [D7] It's neverending, always there: this [C] wanting [G] you. [D7] You're in my mind all the time--how [C] long will it [G] last? [F#] Why can't I leave our love in peace? It's buried in the [D7] past. [G] You let go so long ago, but I still [C] can't turn loose. [D7] Oh, it's neverending; it's always there: this [C] wanting [G] you. It's neverending, always there: this wanting you.
Last week he spent his whole paycheck on whiskey
And I know on friday night he'll do it all again
Oh, he'll drink till he falls down then he'll order one more round
And then go home with that bottle in his hand.
Chorus:
And the only thing I can hold on to is this bottle in my hand
I'll know I'll never have to share it with any other man
I'm so glad you introduced us and I'll do the best I can
To be faithful to this bottle in my hand.
--- Instrumental ---
She told George that changing diaper can sure become a drag
And the clean the house and cooking for him is not ger kind of bag
She said he needed someone who will love and understand
Then she left him with that bottle in his hand.
Chorus:
And the only thing I can count on now is this bottle in my hand
I'll know I'll never have to share it with any other man
And I'm so glad you introduced us and I'll do the best I can
To be faithful to this bottle in my hand.
If today the sun should set on all my hopes and cares
There is one who's smiling face the Gods would see
Cause she'll walk along beside me up to golden stairs
Oh they'll never ever take her love from me
What a fool I was to go and break the trust she gave
And to see her love turn into sympathy
It's the one regret I'll carry with me to my grave
Oh they'll never ever take her love from me
[ guitar ]
I'm so thankful for each golden hour of happiness
That we shared together in the used to be
Someone else's arms may hold her now in uncaress
But they'll never ever take her love from me
I thought I could make her happy if I'd step aside
But I knew her love would never set me free
And even on the day that she became another's bride
The old man's hair was white and his eyes looked tired
He drank his beer at the table all alone
But he smiled when I spoke to him so I sat down for awhile
I wound up sitting there the whole night long
'Cause I could see he had a lifetime on his mind
So I just sat there and listened, I was glad to take the time.
And he said..
I saw Jimmy Rodgers yodel on the stage
And I saw Hank when the walked him to his grave
I saw a country boy from Memphis
Change the world with rock and roll
And these old eyes have seen it all.
Then he said..
I saw friends of mine or foreign soil die proud
I saw things over there, son, that I still can't talk about
I saw a crazy man named Hitler and his army rise and fall
Yeah, these old eyes have seen it all.
These old eyes have seen it all
Now the hands of time are writing on the wall
Telling me I won't have long waiting for my Jesus to call
These old eyes have seen it all.
I saw sweet Mary love me, fifty years
With a trembling hand we wiped away a tear
He said my memories of Mary are the sweetest I recall
And these old eyes have seen it all.
These old eyes have seen it all
They saw a man walk on the moon and come back home
I know it won't be long before I hear my Jesus call
These hands aren't the hands of a gentleman these hands are calloused and old
These hands raised a family these hands built a home
Now these hands raised to praise the Lord
These hands won the heart of my loved one and with hers they were never alone
If these hands filled their task then what more could you ask
For these fingers have worked to the bone
Now don't try to judge me by what you'd like me be
For my life hasn't been a success
Some people have power but still they grieve
While these hands brought me happiness
Now I'm tired and I'm old and I haven't much gold
Maybe things ain't been all that I planned
Lord above hear my plea when it's time to judge me
I wandered in around midnight
Like I've done so many times
She was sittin' at the table
There were no tears in her eyes
It seemed so much unlike her
To be so much at ease
She took a sip of coffee
And softly said to me
"There's the mantle where
We keep our wedding picture
There's the bedroom where
We make both love and war
And there's the ring that keeps
On slipping off your finger
There's no reason we should go on
Anymore and there's the door"
So I'm back here on this bar stool,
My whole world gone to hel
Behind the bottles there's a mirror
Where a fool can see himself
If I was the man I should be
And not the one I am
I would go back there this minute
And beg for one more chance
There's the jukebox
Where I wasted all those quarters
Oh, there's a lady trying to
Get me out on the floor
And there's a chance the one I love
Would still forgive me
It's a step that I just never took before
There's the door
I can't thank you enough
For the happiness we've shared
I've never known a day that sunshine wasn't there
I can't begin to tell you the joy you bring to me
And as long as we're together
What more could there ever be?
'Cause there's power, power, power in our love
It's so strong that it controls us everyday
Yes, there's power, power, power in our love
And together we love living life this way
There is no challenge in this world
That we can't meet, today
For I've got you beside me, hand in hand all the way
And when I go to sleep tonight so satisfied, within
I know that when the morning comes, I'll be in love again
'Cause there's power, power, power in our love
It's so strong that it controls us everyday
Yes, there's power, power, power in our love
And together we love living life this way
INTRO
Oh,I told you,if you walked out on me we were through.
And you told me,that it couldn't matter less to you.
You turned me down for someone who
wouldn't turn a hand for you.
There's no justice in this world anymore.
There's no justice in this world anymore.
Sometimes I ask myself,what am I livin' for.
If wrong can triumph for the right.
If we are licked,before we fight
There's no justice in this world anymore.
INSTRUMENTAL
Oh,you turn me down,because you knew,I loved you so.
And you tried to see exactly how far you could go.
Well I thought,that you would change your mind.
But there's no hope for now I find
There's no justice in this world anymore.
There's no justice in this world anymore.
Sometimes I ask myself,what am I livin' for.
If wrong can triumph for the right.
If we are licked,before we fight
We can explain this one too clearly cause he's known he's a friend
That's standing in the pathway of our love
Yes we love each other dearly but we just can't find the way
Night and day there's friend in the way
I told him once I loved him too and he thinks I'd never lie
To me he's been like my right hand he thinks I'm quite a guy
Yes we love each other dearly but we just can't find the way
Night and day there's friend in the way
I've been called the world's worst loser
And I don't tell a moment that it's true
But I can't stop pretending I won't miss you
I'm the world's worst loser when I'm losing you
I may even cry when it's over or make fun of your somebody new
I'll hold on as long as I can because
I'm the world's worst loser when I'm losing you
I may even cry when it's over...
I live in the world world of forgotten people
Who've loved and lost their hearts so many times
I'm here in the world world of forgotten people
Where every heart is aching just like mine
Well I've loved and I'd been loved but I had the reckless heart
And the many dreams I had are torn apart
Now I find that I was wrong too late I'm all alone
Alone in a world of broken heart
I live in the world world of forgotten people...
I've been living a new way
of life that I love so.
But I can see the clouds are gathering
and the storm will wreck our home.
For last night he held you tightly
and you didn't even shy.
This is true, for I've been watching
[Watching you]
from the window up above.
You must have thought that I was sleeping
and I wish that I had been.
But I guess it's best to know
you and the way your heart can sin.
I thought we belonged together
and our hearts fit like a glove.
I was wrong, for I'd been watching
[Watching you]
from the window up above.
From my eyes the teardrops started
as I listened on and on.
I heard you whisper to him softly
our marriage was all wrong.
But I hope he makes you happy
and you will never lose his love.
I was wrong, I was watching
[Watching you]
from the window up above.
How I wish I could be dreaming
and wake up to an honest love.
I was wrong for i was watching
[Watching you]
There's homeless on the streets of every city
Big city crime in every little town
There's people making money off of Jesus
And taxes dragging everybody down.
There's politicians shredding up the truth
And farmers getting pulled up by their roots
And pushers telling little kids that highs the only way
Welcome to the USA today.
It's true we've got our problems Lord knows we make mistakes
And every time we solve one ten others take it's place
But you don't see those refugees heading the other way
Oh, welcome to the USA today.
--- Instrumental ---
Spoken:
But you know there're a thousand of happy homes for ever homeless
And opportunity still knocks on every door
Sang:
Our younger generation's really shining
Much brighter than they've ever shone before
We've got the right to vote our leaders in
And we've got the right to vote 'em out again
And we're all free to speak our minds and not get locked away
Welcome to the USA today.
It's true we've got our problems Lord knows we make mistakes
And every time we solve one ten others take it's place
But you don't see those refugees heading the other way
Welcome to the USA today.
All the years have seemed so short since I have known you
And the love I've shared with you I won't forget
And if we should ever reach a hundred years dear
You will be the same sweet girl as when we met
I'm so glad that I have found you little darling
In my heart I hold the sweetest memory
And each time I gaze into your eyes that's heaven
I can see the same sweet girl so dear to me
You will never have to live on just a promise
I will always be around you when you call
I will never share my kisses with another
Only with the same sweet girl my one and all
I feel tears wellin' up cold and deep inside
Like my heart's sprung a big break
And the stab of loneliness, sharp and painful
That I may never shake
Now you might say that I was taking it hard
Since you wrote me off with a call
But don't you wager that I'll hide the sorrow
When I may break right down and bawl
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the backstretch
Heartaches are going to the inside
My tears are holding back
They're trying not to fall
My heart's out of the running
True love's scratched for another's sake
The race is on and it looks like heartaches
And the winner loses all
One day I had ventured in love, never once suspecting
What the final results would be
How I lived in fear of waking up each morning
And finding that you'd gone from me
There's aching and pain in my heart
For the day was the one that I hated to face
Somebody new came up to win her
And I came out in second place
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the backstretch
Heartaches are going to the inside
My tears are holding back
They're trying not to fall
My heart's out of the running
True love's scratched for another's sake
The race is on and it looks like heartaches
Way back in the hills, when a boy, I once wandered
Where deep in the grave lies the one that I love
She was called from this earth, a jewel for heaven
More precious than diamonds more precious than gold.
A jewel here on earth, a jewel in heaven
She'll brighten the kingdom around God's great throne
May the angels have peace, God bless her in heaven
They've broken my heart and they left me to roam.
--- Instrumental ---
When a girl of sixteen, we courted each other
She promised someday to become my sweet wife
I bought her the ring to wear on her finger
But the angels they called her to heaven one night.
A jewel here on earth, a jewel in heaven
She'll brighten the kingdom around God's great throne
May the angels have peace, God bless her in heaven
She kept telling me she loved me
And would stick by me like glue
But all along she was slipping
Around with every other guy she knew.
And for her I walked that line
Until I found no love to gain
Oh, the more I saw of her
The blinder I became.
The more I saw of her
The less my eyes could see
Until one day I wised up
And stood up for me.
I found inside her a heart
So wild, no one could ever tame
The more I saw of her
The blinder I became.
--- Instrumental ---
The more I saw of her
The less my eyes could see
Until one day I wised up
And stood up for me.
I found inside her a heart
So wild, no one could ever tame
And the more I saw of her
I'm tired of sitting home, sick of being all alone
Thought I'd just go for a drive
I was headed downtown, when I did me a turnaround
When I saw the neon sign
Happy hour two for one, sounded like a lot of fun
So I stopped and went inside
The next thing that I knew, I was sittin' on a barstool
Having the time of my life
(Chorus:)
Well, I had more silver bullets last night
Than the Lone Ranger
I was shootin' 'em down like I didn't have a care
Ignoring all the danger
Bless my soul this morning I awoke
In the arms of a perfect stranger
I had more silver bullets last night than the Lone Ranger
Did I fail to mention it wasn't my intention
To stay out all night long
I was gonna have a few but one round led to two
Next thing I knew I was gone
Well here's where I draw a blank, the band was playin' Hank
She rode in to save the day
And all I remember were kisses sweet and tender
And hi yo silver away
I came home the other night I've been out on a town
I searched talk through the house she was not around
I finally found her note it red this is goodbye to you
And that's the last town I painted and I painted it blue
Now that I have lost her I don't want to live
I done all the takin' I didn't want to give
Time has come it's plain to see the devil must pay his dues
And that's the last town I painted and I painted it blue
I still go to the tavern that I went to before
I search for the fun I had it's not there anymore
If I could have her back again I know I would be true
Cause the last town I painted I painted it blue
Now blue is not my favorite color cause it makes me sad
Why I asked for all these blues when I'm usin' too much red
I've got a lotta troubles no one to tell it to
Why do you treat me as if I were only a friend?
What have I done that has made you so different and cold?
Sometimes I wonder if you'll be contented again
Will you be happy when you are withered and old?
I can not offer you diamonds and mansions so fine
I cannot buy you clothes that your young body craves
But if you'll say that you long to forever be mine
Take off the heartaches, the sorrow, the teardrops you'll save.
When you grow weary and tired of another man's gold
When you are lonely remember this letter, my own
Don't try to answer though I've suffered anguish untold
There are so many flirty guys with flirty flirty ways
And I'm so afraid that they will try to steal you someday
But don't you let 'em darlin' cause you belong to me
Oh please don't ever let them think your heart is fancy free
Don't do it darlin' that heart belongs to me
They'll tell you that I trifle and that you should do the same
They'll tell you that they need your love so why not make the change
Oh don't do it darlin' that love belongs to me
Oh please don't ever let them blind you I love you don't you see
Oh don't do it darlin' that heart belongs to me
[ fiddle ]
They'll offer you a mansion ask you if you'll be their queen
They'll try to give you riches make your life a happy dream
But don't let 'em darlin' that dream belongs to me
Oh it's true they'll try to buy your love with riches such as these
(G) Last night I broke the seal on a Jim Beam decanter
That looks like (D) Elvis
I (C) soaked the label (Am) off (D7) a Flintstone Jelly Bean (G) jar
I cleared us off a place on that one little table
that you (D) left us
And (C) pulled me up a (D7) big ole piece of (G) floor
I (C) pulled the head off (Am) Elvis
Filled (C) Fred up to his (Am) pelvis
Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the (C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you
(C) 'Round about 10 we all got to (D7) talking
(C) 'Bout Graceland, Bedrock and (D7) such
(C) The conversation finally turned to (D7) women
(C) But they said they didn't get around too (D7) much
(C) Elvis said, "Find 'em (D7) young"
And Fred said (G) "Old Fashioned girls are (C) fun"
Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the (C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you
(C) Later on it finally (D7) hit me
(C) That you wouldn't be 'a comin' home no (D7) more
(C) 'Cause this time I know you won't (D7) forgive me
(C) Like all of them other times (D7) before
(C) Then I broke Elvis' (D7) nose
Pouring the (G) last drop from his (C) toes
Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the (C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you
(C) Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the(C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you
TAG:
(G) Last night I broke the seal on a Jim Beam decanter
That looks like (D) Elvis
Step right up, come on in
If you'd like to take the grand tour
Of a lonely house that once was home sweet home
I have nothing here to sell you,
Just some things that I will tell you
Some things I know will chill you to the bone.
Over there, sits the chair
Where she'd bring the paper to me
And sit down on my knee
And whisper oh, I love you
But now she's gone forever
And this old house will never
Be the same without the love
That we once knew.
Straight ahead, that's the bed
Where we'd lay in love together
And Lord knows we had a good thing going here
See her picture on the table
Don't it look like she'd be able
Just to touch me and say good morning dear.
There's her rings, all her things
And her clothes are in the closet
Like she left them
When she tore my world apart.
As you leave you'll see the nursery,
Oh, she left me without mercy
Taking nothing but
Our baby and my heart.
He’s living in that big old house that he knows was built by me
He’s playing with the baby that belongs to her and me.
At night he loves a woman that was held by these two hands
He must be leaving hell to live with a ghost of another man.
My name is in the side wall outside our bedroom door
He can’t help but see what’s too dare in me everywhere he goes.
He gladly walked through heaven to forget what he can’t stand
He must be leaving hell to live with a ghost of another man.
I don’t mean to haunt him when they turn out the lights
I’m there in the bedroom with both of them each night.
And he wonders if he just loved her
As good as I loved her back then
He must be leaving hell to live
He put his arm around her shoulder
With a voice that sounded older
He said, "Mom, I got something on my mind
I don't wanna bother you but
I sure need to talk to you
If you can only spare the time.
And Mom I hope you understand
How much I love and need you
And I don't want you to take this the wrong way
But don't you think I'm old enough
And big enough and strong enough
To play the games that Daddies play?"
My friend Billy Parker's dad
Came by today to see me
And he wondered if I'd like to go
With him and Billy on a hike
And maybe camp out overnight
The way I've seen 'em do in picture shows
And there's one thing I'd like to do
And maybe if I ask him to
He'd sit and talk with me man to man
We'd only be gone overnight
And I could find out what it's like
To play the games that Daddies play.
She quickly turned to hide the tears
From her son of seven years
He didn't know she'd read between the lines
He'd never really known his dad
And although he'd never ask
She knew exactly what was on his mind
She searched her mind in desperation,
Six long years of separation
Dimmed the words she knew she had to say
I hope you're never big enough
Or old enough or bold enough
To play the games that Daddies play.
I know you need and want his love but,
Son, you're the victim of
Through a tear I stare at your picture
I can still feel your lips close to mine
The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind.
Late at night your voice still wakes me
I reach out with my arms open wide
The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind.
You're the one that I breathe for
You're still here even though you're away
You're the reason I'll wait for tomorrow
You're the reason I lived yesterday.
This old heart is broke down with sorrow
And I almost cried myself blind
The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind.
The day I lose your memory
I used to spend my nights out in a barroom
Liquor was the only love I'd known
But you rescued me from reachin' for the bottom, baby
And you brought me back from being too far gone.
CHORUS:
And you're as smooth as TENNESSEE WHISKEY
You're as sweet as strawberry wine
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time
Oh, I looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of the bottle always dry
So when you poured out your heart I didn't waste it
'Cause there's nothing like your love to get me high
CHORUS:
Baby, You're as smooth as TENNESSEE WHISKEY
You're as sweet as strawberry wine
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time
Honey, You're as smooth as TENNESSEE WHISKEY
You're as sweet as strawberry wine
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
[ vocal only ]
[B7] You Don't know who I [E] am
But I know all about [A] you
I've come to talk to you [B7] tonight
About the things I've seen you [ E] do.
[ vocal only ]
[B7] I've come to set the record [E] straight
I've come to shine the light on [A] you
Let me introduce my [B7] self
I'm the cold hard [E] truth.
[ vocal only ]
[B7] There is a woman we both [E] know
I think you know the one I [A] mean
She gave her heart and soul to [B7] you
You gave her only broken [E] dreams
[ vocal only ]
[B7] You say your not the one to [E] blame
For all the heartaches she's been [A] though
I say you're nothing but a [B7] liar
And I'm the cold hard [E] truth.
[E7] All your life that's how it's [A] been
Lookin' out for number [E] one
Takin' more than you [B7] give
Movin' on when you're [E] done.
[E7] With her you could have had it [A] all
A family and love to [E] last
If you had any sense at [B7] all
You'de go and beg her to come [E] back.
[ vocal only ]
[B7] You think that you're a real [E] man
But you're nothing but a [A] fool
The way you run away from [B7] love
The way you try to play it [E] cool
[ vocal only ]
[B7] I'm gonna say this just one [E] time
Time is running out on [A] you
You best remember me my [B7] friend
I am the cold hard [E] truth.
You best remember me my [B7] friend
Im just a singer a natural born guitar ringer kind of a clinger to sad old songs
Im not a walk-behinder Im a new note finder
But my name's a reminder of a blues man that's already gone
So I started drinkin' took some things that messed up my thinkin'
I was sure sinkin' when she came along
I was alone in the spot light not too much left in sight
She changed all that one night when she sang me this song
Hey baby I love you hey baby I need you
Hey baby you Don't got to prove to me you're some kind of macho of man
You've wasted so much of your life runnin' through the dark nights
Let me shine a little love light down on you blues man
I got so sick from speedin' all the things they said I was needing iff I was to keep on pleasing all of my fans I got cuffed on dirt roads I got sued over no shows She came and took all that old load down off this blues man And I sang hey baby I love you too hey baby I need you
Hey baby I do get tired of this traveling band
I'm up in my years now nights would be cold now
If you hadn't stuck it out with this blues man
I'm up in my years now nights would be so cold now
Verse 1:
I curse the day she bought me that old bird
Squalking,talking,telling everything it ever heard
C/G F
She never would have known about Big Betty Brown and me
C/G G C/G
But he fowled up and told her some things you won't believe
Verse 2:
Oh my woman moved out on me today
And left that old stool pigeon parrot trembling in his cage
C/G F
I hollered from the front porch and stopped her at the curb
C/G G C/G
And the last thing i gave her was the bird
Chorus:
C/G F
Oh the last thing i gave her was the bird
And she returned the favor with a few selected words
F C/G
I don't have to worry now what's being overheard
G C/G
'cause the last thing i gave her was the bird
Verse 3:
She sat the cage beside her on the seat
And left two streaks of firestone smokin' on the street
C/G F
The neighbors ran for cover they could see she was disturbed
C/G G C/G
'cause the last thing i gave her was the bird
Chorus (x2).
C/G G C/G
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.
If faith can move a mountain
Moma's gonna win
But even moma will admit
There's a whole lot goin' for sin
With sweet red wine and party girls
And the big time songs to sing
Maybe she could tell daddy
That's really the swingin' thing.
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, I just can't help believein'
Momas's gonna win
The milk of human kindness
Is a whole lot stronger than gin
With faith in God and daily prayer
And gospel songs to sing
Moma keeps a-showin' daddy
God's love is a precious thing.
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
Among the local taverns there'll be a slack in business
Cause Jesse's drinking came before the groceries and the rent
Among the local women there'll be a slack in cheatin'
'Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again.
The scars on Jesse's knuckles were more than just respected
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money
And the black eye of the law will soon be well.
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
--- Instrumental ---
From now old Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
And tell them how much Jesse hooked up with little Jim
Now Jimmy's got a daddy and Jesse's got a family
And Franklin County's got a lot more man.
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
There’s an old eight by ten
We were younger then
It was taken back when
You loved me
It’s just a photograph
But I’m a part of your past
And you won’t see the day
You’re rid of me
You can tear me out of the picture
Try to put me out of your mind
You can tear me out of the picture
But I’ll be there when you close your eyes
Oh it might fade in time
And you might change your mind
But once you’ve been mine
It’s forever
So wherever you are
And no matter how far
In my heart of hearts
We're together
You can tear me out of the picture
Try to put me out of your mind
You can tear me out of the picture
But I’ll be there when you close your eyes
How can you forget how you loved me
Or the part you played in my life
You can tear me out of the picture
But I’ll be there when you close your eyes
Talk to me, oh lonesome heart
Help me thru this lonely night
Lie to me and tell me ev'rything's alright
Talk to me, oh lonesome heart
Help me thru my darkest gloom
Help me bring her mem'ry to this lonely room
(Chorus)
Talk to me and let me cry the whole night thru
You have lost, yes, but I've lost as much as you
So talk to me, oh lonesome heart
Help me thru this lonely night
Lie to me and tell me ev'rything's alright
Talk to me, oh lonesome heart
Talk about the love I miss
Talk to me about the lips I used to kiss
Tell me how she used to smile
Just before she said goodbye
[Verse 1:]
I wanna take you home
To my place
Share my dreams and my fantasies
I can't wait
I wanna show u things
You ain't never seen before
Girl I hear you crying
Crying out for more
[Chorus:]
Talk to me, talk to me
Am I doing this right?
Talk to me, talk to me
Are u feelin alright?
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And here you are tonite
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And I can see it in your eyes
Are u ready to stay up all night?
To see the morning light?
I've been waiting
And waiting
And waiting
My whole life...
[Verse 2:]
So now here we are
Turn the lights down low
Or we can go fast
Or should I go slow?
I wanna kiss your lips
Is that okay?
I'm that guy, I'm that guy baby
You'll be callin' on my name
Sing it to me now
[Chorus:]
Talk to me, talk to me
Am I doing this right?
Talk to me, talk to me
Are u feelin alright?
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And here you are tonite
I've been waiting for this my whole life
And I can see it in your eyes
Are u ready to stay up all night?
To see the morning light?
I've been waiting
And waiting
And waiting
My whole life...
[Bridge:]
I ...wanna cater to you
No... Nothin I wouldn't do
I tried to find words to say
I've never felt love in this way...
This way
Ive been for this my whole life
Here you are tonite
I've been ready for this my whole life
And I can see it in your eyes
Girl are u ready to stay up all night
To see the morning light
I've been waiting
And waiting
And waiting
Ma whole la la la la lifee
Will you be waiting....
Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more
My woman done left and took all the reasons I was working for
You better not try to stand in my way as I was walking out the door
Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more.
I've been working in this factory from now on 15 years
All this time I watch my woman drowning in pool of tears
I've seen a lot of good folks die and had a lot of bills to pay
I give the shirt right off of my back I have the guts to say.
Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more
My woman done left and took all the reasons I was working for
You better not try to stand in my way as I was walking out the door
Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more.
Well, that forman he's a raggedy dog and night boss he's a fool
Got a brand new flattop haircut, Lord, he thinks he's cool
One of these days I'm gonna grow my top and that sucker he's gonna pay
Lord, I can't wait to see there faces when I get the nerve to say.
Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more
My woman done left and took all the reasons I was working for
You better not try to stand in my way as I was walking out the door
Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more.
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these tears from my eyes and let me see just a spark of the love that used to be
If you love somebody new let me find a new love too
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
[ steel ]
Give my heart just a word of sympathy be as fair to my heart as you can be
Then if you no longer care for the love that's beating there
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
I've thrown it all away
That I might gain a life in you
I've found, all else is lost compared
To the joys of knowing you
Your beauty and your majesty
Are far beyond compare
You've won my heart
Now this will be my prayer.
Take the world but give me Jesus
You're the treasure in this life
Take the world but give me Jesus is my cry
Now I've seen you as The Saviour
I will leave the rest behind
Take the world but give me Jesus is my cry.
Into the world I go
That I might live this life of love
I won't be overcome for
you are in me and you are strong
For time and for eternity
I know I'm in your care
You've won my heart
Now this will be my prayer.
Take the world but give me Jesus
You're the treasure in this life
Take the world but give me Jesus is my cry
Now I've seen you as The Saviour
I will leave the rest behind
Well I slipped out of the house about sundown while mama was a washing her hair
And you can bet your bottom dollar she'll come a lookin' for me
When she finds that I'm not there
And if she catches her sweet thang a running around
I know there'll be the debit to pay
She'll come blowin' like a cyclone through that door
And I can hear exactly what she'll say
Well has anybody here seen SWEET THANG I got a notion he'll be HEADED THIS-A way
Cause when my sweet thang IS out tomocattin' around
He finds a sandbox like this to play
I wanna tell all you barroom roses IF my sweet thang does HAPPEN BY
You'd better take my advice AND IF YOU blink more than twice
You'd better have something in your eyes
[ guitar ]
Well I gave my baby money on payday except a little she don't know that I've got
Cause there's a cute little waitress down at the corner cafe
And she seems to like me quite a lot
Well we were sittin' in this back booth a havin' a talk
And she's believed in every word that I said
When the door blew open and mama walked in yellin' loud enough to wake the dead
Well has anybody here seen sweet thang I got a notion he'll be headed this-a way
Cause when my sweet thang is out tomocattin' around
He finds a sandbox like this to play
I wanna tell all you cafe cuties if my sweet thang should have a bite
You'd better take mom's advice if you'll blink more than twice
You'd better have something in your eyes
You take all mom's advice if you'll blink more than twice
I'll tell you the reason I sit here a-greivin'
I want you to know one by one
I've been defeated by someone who cheated
My heart out of all of it's fun.
Happy we could be if you had stayed with me
But you wouldn't see it my way
But I'm still a-hurtin' and I know for certain
I'll even with you day by day.
--- Instrumental ---
There's no use denying, you know you were lying
You wouldn't admit it was true
But soon you'll be paying for things you've been saying
That made me defeated by you.
Happy we could be if you had stayed with me
But you wouldn't see it my way
I'm still a-hurtin' and I know for certain
Has it been a year since the last time I've seen her my God I could swear it was ten
And the ocean of liquor I drank to forget her is gonna kill me but I'll drink till then
I've been livin' in hell with a bar for a cell still payin' for my cheatin' crime
And I got a long way to go still doin' time
Still doin' time in a honky tonk prison still doin' time where a man ain't forgiven
My poor heart is breakin' but there's no escapin'
Each morning I wake up and I find still doin' time
[ guitar + steel ]
When you're caught cheatin' twice it's twenty to life
In a place where the sun never shines
And tomorrow you're gonna find me right here still doin' time
(G.J.)
You always said someday you'd go to live
(In Southern California)
And me I'd stay right here in Tennessee
You always talked about the better days
(In Southern California)
But if you'll stay in Tennessee
I promise there'll be better days with me
(T. W.)
It's not that I don't love you
But I hear the call
(From Southern California)
There's something I can't find in Tennessee
Silver screens and limousines
They wait for me in Southern California
Though you've been so good to me
The time has come you'll have to set me free
(G.J.)
Tomorrow when you leave
You'll take my heart
(To Southern California)
But just remember I'll be here
To keep your heart with me until you see
(T.W.) speaks:
Well, it's been five years
N' I guess I've cried a million tears
Lookin' out the window of this little room
Right over that flashin' neon sign that says, "Bar"
It's almost midnight,
An time to go downstairs and go to work
I wonder how he's doin' in, Tennessee?
(G.J.) spoken:
Well, here I sit by the window
Of this big old lonely mansion
Lookin' out over the Smokies
And on in everything I can see
Oh, I guess by now she's found
What she was lookin' for
And as I look at this old faded photograph
Of the girl that I still love
I wonder if she ever, thinks of me
(both)
But the weather's good
(G.J.)
I've got a real important job
In a large office buildin'
Ridin' people in an elevator
I drive a '57 Chevrolet
With busted tail lights
Burned out valves
And a leaky radiator
I wear a twenty dollar suit
I bought from J.C. Penney's
Back in 1962
But I've got somethin' to brag about
Somethin' to brag about
Somethin' to brag about in you
(T.W.)
I'm a short-order cook
At an all night cafe
Down on 18th avenue and 12th street
I wear a swingin' mini dress
That I made for myself
>From mama's kitchen curtains
And old bed sheets
I've got 17 pages
Of Top Value stamps
And one old pair of shoes
But I've got somethin' to brag about
Somethin' to brag about
Somethin' to brag about in you
When you're with the fellas, I know
You start braggin' 'bout
My hour glass figure
And my big brown eyes
(G.J.)
Tell 'em
You tell your girlfriends 'bout my
Sweet, sweet lovin'
And that's one better that
Money can't buy
(both)
So let's lget married
In the not-to-distant future
We'll rent a little flat
On 29th street
You know we'll hang our washin'
On the clothes line from the window
We'll feast on corn bread, butter beans and lunch meat
We won't have a thermostat
A big long Cadillac
But we'll have a love that's true
(G.J.)
Love has, somethin' to brag about
(T.W.)
Yeah and I'll have, somethin' to brag about
(both)
Forgive me if I'm pesimistic today
But I seem to feel our love slipping away
I have no special reason for feeling this way
It must have been something I dreamed.
Darling hold me close and chase away the ghost that tortures me so
Kiss away my doubts until my poor heart shouts that you'll never go
This feeling's not your fault you're sweet as can be
I have faith in you I just like faith in me
I'm afraid that I'll lose you then worried I'll be be
Please let it be something I dreamed.
Your words like conviction or do you suppose
That I love you too much and I listen too close
I know I'm too jealous and sometime it shows
So it must have been something I dreamed.
Darling hold me close and chase away the ghost that tortures me so
Kiss away my doubts until my poor heart shouts that you'll never go
This feeling's not your fault you're sweet as can be
I have faith in you I just like faith in me
I'm afraid that I'll lose you then worried I'll be be
Somebody keeps paying my bar tab
But the bartender won't tell me who
He gives me six cold ones, to go when he closes
And slips me a dollar or two.
My woman is keeping me busy
And I'm afraid to go ask her why
But the more I keep drinking
The more I keep thinking
There's somebody new in her life.
Chorus:
Somebody wants me out of the way
And I bet I'll find out when I go home today
Here comes the waitress with a loaded down tray
Somebody wants me out of the way.
Now my woman is under suspicion
And all I can see in my mind
It's two cheating lovers who love under cover
And the covers they're under is mine.
Chorus:
Somebody wants me out of the way
And I bet I'll find out when I go home today
Here come the waitress with a loaded down tray
Somebody wants me out of the way.
When the postman delivered the letter
Well, it filled her old heart full of joy
But she din't know 'til she read the inside
It was the last one from her darling boy
"Dear Mom," was the way that it started
"I miss you so much," it went on
"And, Mom, I didn't know that I loved you so
But I'll prove it when this war is won"
"I'm writing this down in a trench, Mom
So don't scold if it isn't so neat
For you know as you did, when I was a kid
And would come home with mud on my feet"
"Well, the captain just gave us our orders
And mom we will carry them through
I'll finish this letter the first chance I get
But for now I'll just say I love you"
Then the mother's old hands began to tremble
As she fought against tears in her eyes
For they came unashamed, there was no name
And she knew that her darlin' had died
That night as she knelt down by her bedside
She prayed, "Lord above, hear my plea
Protect all the sons who are fighting tonight
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling calling for you and for me
See on the portal he's waiting and watching watching for you and for me
Come home come home ye who are weary come home
Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling calling oh sinner come home
Oh for the wonderful love he has promised promised for you and for me
Though we have sinn'd he has mercy and pardon pardon for you and for me
Come home come home ye who are weary come home
Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling, calling oh sinner come home
Oh for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you and for me
A dollar an hour, eight hours a day
Will soon make a young man wither away
I work for my family with my wrinkled hands
For I'm a small time laboring man.
Six long days each week I toil and I sweat
But on Sunday my family gives me comfort and rest
Then again Monday morning I'll make tracks in the sand
For I'm a small time laboring man.
I'm a small time laboring man
Fighting against trying as hard as I can
I fight for my country with my caloused hands
For I'm a small time laboring man.
Twelve long months each year my life stays the same
Making my honest dollar in the sun, snow and rain
No, you don't see my family on the starvation plan
Pick me a town in any clime
Where people like a rockin' time
And stay awake both day and night
Till everybody's feelin' right.
Then throw me smack dab in the middle
I wanna be Smack dab in the middle
Ah smack dab in the middle boys now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul.
Ten Cadillacs and diamond mill
Ten suits of clothes to dress to kill
A ten room house some Bar BQ
And fifty chicks not over twenty-two.
Then throw me smack dab in the middle
I wanna be Smack dab in the middle
Ah smack dab in the middle boys now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul.
[ guitar ] One hundred beds with chorus girls
A street that's paved with natural pearls
A wagon load of bonds and stocks
Then open up the door at Fort Knox.
Then throw me smack dab in the middle
I wanna be Smack dab in the middle
Ah smack dab in the middle boys now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul.
A lot of bread and gangs of meat
Oodles of butter and somethin' sweet
Gallons of beer to wash it down
Bicarbonated soda by the pound.
Then throw me smack dab in the middle
I wanna be Smack dab in the middle
Ah smack dab in the middle boys now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul.
Yeah, smack dab in the middle
I wanna be Smack dab in the middle
Ah smack dab in the middle boys now
(George)
My shoulder still burns
Where you touched me last night
You hugged me and walked out the door
We've been pretending
That we're only friends
But tonight we can feel something more.
(Both)
Just being around you
Is making me warm
One touch and I know that I'll
Melt in your arms
There's no way to stop
This burning desire
'Cause there's nothing as hot as a
Slow burning fire.
(Tammy)
You look in my eyes
Just a little too long
Before I can look away
But lately I've caught you
Staring at me
With a new kind of look on your face.
(Both)
Just being around you
Is making me warm
One touch and I know that I'll
Melt in your arms
There's no way to stop
This burning desire
'Cause there's nothing as hot as a
Slow burning fire.
(Both)
Just being around you
Is making me warm
One touch and I know that I'll
Melt in your arms
There's no way to stop
This burning desire
'Cause there's nothing as hot as a
Oh, listen to the children while they play, Now ain't it kinda funny what the children say, Skip a rope. Daddy hates mommy, mommy hates dad, Last night you shoulda heard the fight they had, Gave little sister another bad dream, She woke us all up with a terrible scream. (CHORUS) Cheat on your taxes, don't be a fool, Now what was that they said about a Golden Rule? Never mind the rules, just play to win, And hate your neighbour for the shade of his skin. (CHORUS) Stab 'em in the back, that's the name of the game, And mommy and daddy are who's to blame. Skip a rope, skip a rope, Just listen to your children while they play, It's really not very funny, what the children say, Skip a rope, skip a rope.
Her hair should be a little darker
And her eyes should be a deeper blue
She's not perfect but I'm happy I found her
'Cause she's as close as I can get to loving you.
She doesn't know she's being used and it would break her heart in two
If she knew that she was playing the part I planned for you
I should be ashamed to love her the way that I do
But she's as close as I can get to loving you.
You'd've proved of the way that she dresses
From her ear-rings to the style of her shoes
I taught her everything I remember
And she's as close as I can get to loving you.
She doesn't know she's being used and it would break her heart in two
If she knew that she was playing the part I planned for you
I should be ashamed to love her the way that I do
But she's as close as I can get to loving you.
Well, I said, friend don't take her, she's all I got
Please don't take her love away from me
I'm begging you friend, don't take her, she's all I got
She's everything in life I'll ever need.
She is life when I want to live
She's everything to me in life that life can give
She's my water when I need a drink
She's the first thought in my mind each time I try to think
Let me tell you now friend don't take her, she's all I got
Please don't take her love away from me
I'm begging you friend, don't take her, she's all I got
She's everything in life I'll ever need.
--- Instrumental ---
She's my fingers when I want to feel
She's the only thing in life to me that's really real
She is love she's all the love I know
She could kiss the ground in the winter time and make a flower grow.
Let me tell you now friend don't take her, she's all I got
Please don't take her love away from me
I'm begging you friend, don't take her, she's all I got
She's everything in life I'll ever need.
Let me tell you now friend don't take her, she's all I got
Well, I said friend don't take her she's all I got
Just because I ask a friend about her
Just because I spoke her name somewhere
Just because I rang her number by mistake today
She thinks I still care
Just because I haunt the same old places
Where the mem'ry of her lingers ev'rywhere
Just because I'm not the happy guy I used to be
She thinks I still care
But if she's happy thinkin' I still need her
Then let that silly notion bring her cheer
But how could she ever be so foolish
Oh where would she get such an idea
Just because I ask a friend about her
And just because I spoke her name somewhere
Just because I saw her then went all to pieces
She thinks I still care
That girl that you keep watchin' is in a place she don't belong
And she's just not the kind to do anything wrong
This room filled with goodness is gonna make the party die
Did you know she once made a Romeo cry.
She's not a dancer and she don't drink at all
No, I don't know her number if I were I wouldn't call
It's best you didn't know her and I'll tell you why
Did you know she once made a Romeo cry.
She's just another girl that once told me goodbye
I called her Juliet just a name out of the sky
Pardon me for a moment I feel something in my eyes
Did you know she once made a Romeo cry.
Lord, she needs someone to hold her when she cries.
She packed her few belongings left a note and now she's gone
And I can't stand to think of her out there so all alone
As soon as she's gone far enough to know she's out of sight
She'll pull off the highway and she'll cry.
And she needs someone to hold her when she cries
Someone who really understands the way she feels inside
When her heart breaks the tears won't stop, no matter how she tries
And she needs someone to hold her when she cries.
I don't blame her for leavin' Lord, she didn't want to go
But she thinks I don't love her or need her anymore
I've driven her into a world as dark and cold as ice
With no one there to hold her when she cries.
And she needs someone to hold her when she cries
Someone who really understands the way she feels inside
And if she ever loves again I hope that she will find
She may not be the girl that I'll marry
But we still get together sometimes
I'll admit I don't like what she stands for
But she loves me right out of my mind.
I'm looking for someone who's gentle
And someone who's so sweet and kind
But she sure fills the void when I'm lonesome
And she loves me right out of my mind.
She never claimed to be an angel
And an angel she'll never be
But when we're alone and I hold her
She brings out the devil in me.
When I look into her eyes I see a woman
And even if she's not my kind
She's got something I need so I'll take it
And let her love me right out of my mind.
She's the best thing the world has to offer
With time my face has wrinkled
but my blue eyes still sparkle
With the love I felt for you
the day we met
To me you're just as lovely
as the first time I saw you
Times have changed
but our hearts haven't yet
I'm still the same ole me
loving the same sweet you
time hasn't withered our hearts
And when our days are through
I'll still be loving you
even death can't keep us apart
These hands that once were steady
have now begun to tremble
But when they touch you
the same old feeling's there
But your smile is still as special
as it was the day we married
Years haven't changed the love we share
If I go before you to my home on high
I'm still the same ole me
loving the same sweet you
time hasn't withered our hearts
And when our days are through
I'll still be loving you
even death can't keep us apart
I'm still the same ole me
You may think she's not been true All those things she's telling you But believe me, what she says is really true 'Cause I'm the one who left her there I'm the one who didn't care And she knows what she's crying about. She knows what she's crying about. She bears the flame though, I'm to blame there's no doubt I never even tried to say or accept the love she gave And she knows what she's crying about. --- Instrumental --- She gave me her very best I was wrong to give the rest All the love that she so desperately tried to hold I made her shed a million tears All I did was waste her years And she knows what she's crying about. She knows what she's crying about. She bears the flame though, I'm to blame there's no doubt I never even tried to say or accept the love she gave And she knows what she's crying about...
Featuring: Vince Gill
I saw a little beam of sunlight
Steal across a purple sky
And bent down to kiss a rose bud
Oh, it made me wanna cry
And to think that I've been permitted
To see a part of nature's plan
Oh, there's nothing that stands out more
Than the selfishness in man
Little children painting pictures
Of the blooms and apple trees
Oh, why can't the grown up people
Have faith of one thing?
And to think those tiny fingers
Might become a killer's hand
Oh, there's nothing that stands out more
Than the selfishness in man
Why can't we see the folly?
And the uselessness of pain
Love could lead to understanding
Maybe it's not too late
Then perhaps through His great wisdom
We might learn to understand
Then there'd be no shame or sorrow
And no selfishness in man
Then perhaps through His great wisdom
We might learn to understand
Then there'd be no shame or sorrow
The seasons come, the seasons go
We get a little sunshine, rain and snow
Just the way that it was planned to be
But there's no seasons in my heart
While you play the leading part
'Cause the flowers will bloom eternally.
Your leaving will bring autumn sorrow
And my tears like withered leaves will fall
But spring could bring some glad tomorrow
And darlin' we could be happy after all.
As it is in nature's plan,
No season gets the upper hand
Oh, how I try to keep this fact in mind.
The trees are bare, the cold wind blows
And by experience we should know
The winter comes but spring is close behind.
Your leaving will bring autumn sorrow
And my tears like withered leaves will fall
But spring could bring some glad tomorrow
Searching I've spent a lifetime darling
Searching looking for someone like you
Dreaming in all my dreams I dream that someday
I'd find someone like you
Other loves have come my way but they were not for me
Tell me that you're here to stay don't ever set me free
Cause I've been searching I've spent a lifetime darling searching
Looking for someone just like you
There's a sea between our hearts where the waves are cold and dark
And the undertow of loneliness gets strong
My heart's caught in the tide of a love that you've denide
For you're colder than this sea we're drifting on.
The sea between our hearts is dark and stormy
And the harbor of your love is the only haven for me
If I only had a chart to guide me to your heart
I'd anchor there and sail the sea no more.
--- Instrumental ---
There's a shore of happiness that somehow we have missed
And now you've drifted off to someone new
But I haunt the lonely sea with a crew of memories
For the compass of my heart still points to you.
The sea between our hearts is dark and stormy
And the harbor of your love is the only haven for me
If I only had a chart to guide me to your heart
How many times have you heard someone say
If I had his money I could do things my way
But little they know that's so hard to find
One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind
Once I was waiting in fortune and fame
Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in life's game
But suddenly it happened I lost every dime
But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind
Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
Or a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold
The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
Compared to the man with a satisfied mind
When my life's ended and my time has run out
My friends and my loved ones I'll leave there's no doubt
But one thing for certain when it comes my time
Spoken intro:
Hi, neighbors, this is our new album
And we've chosen songs from the great Bob Wills
Who is a legend
As far as we in the business are concerned
And I know, people across the United States
You know, we finally call him the "Old Man"
Because to us, that's just what he is
You'll always know him by the lonesome fiddle
The white hat, the high-heeled boots
The cigar smoke, and some of these wonderful songs
We hope you like our version of 'em
As we pay tribute to one of the greatest of all time Bob Wills
Deep within my heart lies a melody
A song of old San Antone
Where in dreams I live with a memory
Beneath the stars all alone
It was there I found beside the Alamo
Enchantment strange as the blue up above
A moonlit path that only she would know
Still hears my broken song of love
Moon in all your splendor knows only my heart
Call back my Rose, Rose of San Antone
Lips so sweet and tender like petals fallin' apart
Speak once again of my love, my own
Broken song, empty words I know
Still live in my heart all alone
And that moonlit pass BY the Alamo
And Rose, my Rose of San Antone
Now when the big bad wolf got in grandma's house
And Little Red Riding Hood was scared as a mouse
Well, just like her I'm scared through and through
That some two-legged wolf'll run away with you
So run 'em off
No use to talkin all day
Run 'em off
Their tryin' to get you to play
Run 'em off
A make 'em let us be
Now if you don't run 'em off
I'll swear your cheatin' on me
Now there's an iceman, a milkman, and folks out of town
They come to visit they just hang around
They act just as friendly as can be
But I don't think they care a thing about me
So run 'em off
Don't talk too long
Run 'em off
So we can be alone
Run 'em off
And make 'em let us be
Now if you don't run 'em off
I'll swear your cheatin' on me
Now once I ended this song but I can write some more
There's half a dozen wolves a-comin' up to my door
I can tell by lookin' it's plain to see
They're not here, darlin', makin' lies at me
So run 'em off
Don't want 'em around
Run 'em off
You'll be the talk of the town
Run 'em off
And make 'em let us be
Well if you don't run 'em off
You've painted up your lips an rolled and curled your tinted hair
Ruby are you contemplating going out somewhere
The shadows on the wall tell me the sun is going down
Ruby, don't take your love to town
It wasn't me that started that old crazy Asian war
But I was proud to go and do my patriotic chore
And it's true I'm not the man, Ruby, that I used to be
Ruby, I still need some company
It's hard to love a man whose legs are bent and paralysed
And the wants and the needs of a woman your age, Ruby I realize
But it won't be long I've heard them say until I'm not around
Oh Ruby, don't take your love to town
She's leavin' now 'cause I just heard the slamming of the door
The way I know I've heard it slam one hundred times before
And if I could move I'd get my gun and put her in the ground
Ruby, don't take your love to town
For God's sake turn around
Well I'm a write a little letter gonna mail it to my local DJ
Yes it's a jumpin' little record I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven I gotta hear it again today
You know my temperature's risin' and a jukebox blowin' a fuse
My heart's a beatin' rhythm and my soul keeps a singin' the blues
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news
We got the rockin' pneumonia we need a shot of rhythm and blues
We caught the rollin' arthritis sittin' down at a rhythm review
Roll over Beethoven they're rockin' in two by two
Well if you feel you like it go get your lover then reel and rock it roll it over
Then move on up just a trifle further then reel and rock with one another
Roll over Beethoven dig these rhythm and blues
[ guitar ]
Well early in the mornin' and I'm givin' you my warnin'
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey diddle diddle I'm a playin' my fiddle ain't got nothin' to lose
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news
You know she wiggles like a glow worm dance like a spinnin' top
She got a crazy little partner you oughta see 'em reel and rock
Long as she's got a dime they must won't ever stop
Roll over Beethoven roll over Beethoven roll over Beethoven roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven roll over Beethoven roll over Beethoven roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven and dig these rhythm and blues
[ piano - guitar ]
Roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail tain comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
I ain't gonna work on the railroad
(You ain't gonna work at all if you can help it !)
No, I ain't gonna work on the farm
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
TW sings:
My mama was a beauty operator
Sister could sew and could mend
My daddy owned an interest in that old sorghum mill
Just-a watchin' all that money roll in
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
An' I'll roll in my sweet baby's arms
FADES-
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
Roll in my sweet baby's arms (roll in my sweet baby's arms)
I'll lay around this shack
'Til the mail train comes back
The wind blows Sunday papers by my feet
As I walk down this cold and lonely street
My hands searched through my pockets for a dime
While the memory of you eats away my mind
Looking back I see that I was wrong
But the road I’m on don’t lead me back to home
And I can’t turn back ‘cause everything is gone
Yes it’s gone
And right won’t touch a hand that’s filled with wrong
I was filled with so much jealousy
And doubted all the love you had for me
But now I see the kind of fool I’ve been
I’ll never see the one I love again
Looking back I see that I was wrong
But the road I’m on don’t lead me back to home
And I can’t turn back ‘cause everything is gone
Yes it’s gone
And right won’t touch a hand that’s filled with wrong
Well, your office called to say you wouldn't be long. Since when did your boss get a jukebox of his own? When I called to see how long you'd be they said you'd been long gone You're headed right in the wrong direction if you wanna come home. Well, you're leaving clues that any ole fool can see. Honey, you're the fool if you think your foolin' me. If you wanna go just let me know, we can sure enough get it all. You're headed right in the wrong direction if you wanna come home. Chorus: If you want to keep your home you better straighten up your act. 'Cause honey, I can love you, I can even help you pack. If you turn around, and come home now, I just might not be gone. You're headed [D] right in the wrong direction honey, if you wanna come home. Well, your headed right in the wrong direction honey, if you wanna come home...
Well, I was sent to a place in North Carolina
To check up on a moonshine still
When I got there to my surprise
I could see a little light on the hill
Well, the fire was a glowing and really I was knowing
I was really hot on the track
But in D.C. they said it couldn't be
Well I'll be the one to bring 'em back
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'm a revenooer man
I got a badge in my pocket and a gun on my hip
Them moonshiners better never make a slip
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'll get 'em if I can
Well the moon was shining bright and I looked down the river
I noticed on the side of the hill
I can see a red light that was glowing right bright
I knew it had to be a still
There were people down the road said it wasn't far
But I better know someone
'Cause when the moonshiners know I carry a star
I'll bet my bottom dollar I'll have 'em on the run
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yes, I'm a revenooer man
I got a badge in my pocket and a gun on my hip
Them moonshiners better never make a slip
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'll get 'em if I can
Well when I got back the woods was a bare
They must've knew I was on my way
Well, I heard the branches shatter and they started to scatter
I heard two or three of them say
It's the revenooer man
Yeah, It's the revenooer man
He got a big 45 with loads to fill
Dragging and a shagging to another hill
It's the revenooer man
Old heart it's finally over
It ended with the dawn
Last night she packed her things to go
This morning she was gone.
It's ashame you had to lose her
'Cause you loved and held her dear
But she can't break you anymore
'Cause she'll never find you here.
See the roses all around you
They'll bloom here every spring
And you always did love bluebirds
Oh, just listen to them sing.
And you know I won't forget you
I'll come by from time to time
And on this tiny stone I'll write
Here lies a friend of mine.
Now all your friends have gathered here
The music played for to long
After all she's put you through
I'll bet you're glad to go.
Why, just last night I felt you break in pieces
While she had me on my knees
Now old heart you can finally rest in peace
Well I was standin' in the tavern a-feelin' blue
My foot on the rail, just a-thinkin' 'bout you
But I won't be blue all day
Because relief - is just a swallow away
Well I've been blue before and I will again
I'll drown all my worries or I'll teach 'em how to swim
And I won't be the one to pay
Because relief - is just a swallow away
Yes, you thought when you left I wouldn't have any fun
I'll admit I worried but I won't be long
We're apart because you wouldn't swallow your foolish pride
So you hurt me deep inside
But you're not the first to hurt me and you won't be the last
Can't tell the future, but I've learned from the past
As long as there'd a cabaret
I know relief - is just a swallow away
Well, I looked down the bar and what did I see
Your sad-lookin' face a-lookin' back at me
Wishin' you could turn time a few hours back
Get off of that one-way track
Well you want me to come over, but I'll tell you true
You're as close to me as I am to you
And that may still be too far away
Because relief - is just a swallow away
(Spoken, Verse)
He kisses her goodbye, and heads for the radio station.
Oh, he hates to leave her, but he's got another show to do.
He knows she gets lonely, so he lets her know that he's thinking about her.
And though millions are listening, she knows who he's talking to.
(Sung, Chorus)
Comin' to you live like I do every night
From the heart of your radio.
I play a little sad, and I play a lotta glad.
And a few ol' cheatin' songs.
Here's hopin' everybody out in radio land
Found a love just as true as mine
Good night angel, sleep tight darlin'
Close your pretty brown eyes.
When the show is over,
your radio lover
will be home by your side.
(Sung, Verse)
She's laying in bed as her DJ tells her that he loves her.
It would break his heart if he knew she wasn't there alone.
She knows when to cheat and when to tell her lover to leave her.
She knows they'll be safe just as long as his show goes on.
(Spoken, Verse)
He planned a surprise for the night of their first anniversary.
He taped his show just so he could be home.
The radio was playing and, as he walked in on her and her lover,
I drink from cans then stack 'em in a pyramid so high
As a monument to how I feel since she told me goodbye
I like my friends around me 'cause they all understand
Why I keep her momery buried beneath the pyramid of cans.
Chorus:
The power of the pyramid I don't understand
It's a mystery that gets bigger with every empty can
I stack them high and watch them fall like a castle in the sand
Then I drink one more and start another pyramid of cans.
--- Instrumental ---
We use to come here often 'cause the band would play our songs
Now I wonder if they wonder why I come in all alone
Lately I'm here every night, they think I'm the biggest fan
But the power that's pulling me in here is the pyramid of cans.
Chorus:
The power of the pyramid I don't understand
It's a mystery that gets bigger with every empty can
I stack them high and watch them fall like a castle in the sand
Then I drink one more and start another pyramid of cans.
Poor little rich boy ain't got nothin' but lots and lots of money
Poor little rich boy don't take nothin' but some sad poor boys honey
Got to run all day with his fancy clothes and a big long limosine
Poor little rich boy ain't got nothin' but everything.
(Poor little rich boy, poor little rich boy)
Now there's an old saying I used to hear keeps a-running through my mind
How a baby boy born with a silver spoon was in for a mighty bad time
Pity the rich kid I've always heard, I can't for the life of me.
While he's a-wading in a pool of riches I'm sinking in poverty.
(Poor little rich boy, poor little rich boy)
Poor little rich boy ain't got nothin' but lots and lots of money
Poor little rich boy don't take nothin' but some sad poor boys honey
Got to run all day with his fancy clothes and a big long limosine
Poor little rich boy ain't got nothin' but everything.
(Poor little rich boy, poor little rich boy)
I work and sweat and played all day but what good did it do
That I wasn't thinking of you
'Cause a poor boys chances are mighty slim cause when I got into town
I walked by your house and saw your porch light burnin' and I knew who'd been around.
(Poor little rich boy, poor little rich boy.)
Poor little rich boy ain't got nothin' but lots and lots of money
Poor little rich boy don't take nothin' but some sad poor boys honey
Got to run all day with his fancy clothes and a big long limosine
Poor little rich boy ain't got nothin' but everything.
(Poor little rich boy, poor little rich boy.)
(Poor little rich boy, poor little rich boy.)
Please talk to my heart 'cause I'm lonesome
I don't care if your loves not true
And don't be afraid that you'll hurt me
I'm hurting that's why I need you.
Please, please I'm so lonesome
Any love you can give me will do
And don't be afraid I'll start cryin'
I'm crying that why I need you.
--- Instrumental ---
If you want to say that it's over
Don't worry 'bout what I'll go through
My heart's always loved you can't hurt me
I'm hurting that's why I miss you.
Please, please I'm so lonesome
Any love you can give me will do
And don't be afraid I'll start cryin'
Throw me in a den full of great big lions or take me to the hangin' tree
But please don't let that woman get me
Tie me up on the railroad track or drown me in the deepest sea
But please don't let that woman get me
Oh the woman I believed in turned up to be deceivin'
She almost beaten my poor old heart to death
Yes she left my heart forsaken and every rule she's breakin'
Every word she said was spoke with a lyin' breath
So throw me in a den full of great big lions...
If I hear that woman a callin' and I feel my heart a fallin'
I think I'll make me a bomb and light the fuse
If I ever see her a comin' I'm a gonna take off a runnin'
If I'll slow down it'll be just to cool my shoes
Oh throw me in a den full of great big lions...
Bells will be ringing, the glad glad news
Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues
My baby's gone and I have no friends
To wish me greetings, mhm, once again.
Choirs will be singing, Silent Night
Christmas carols, by firelight
Please come home for Christmas
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas, by New Years Night.
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
But this is Christmas, Christmas my dear
It's the time of year to be with one you love.
So won't you tell me, you're never more wrong
Christmas and New Year will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, happy once again.
--- Instrumental ---
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
Well, you didn't think I knew that you'd been cheatin' on me
You thought that I was stayin' home while you went on a spree
But I've been staying outta sight and I see the things you do
I've been playin' possum, I've been a-watchin' you.
Playin' possum, (playin' possum, ) a-watchin' you
Seein' you do all those thing that I know you shouldn't do
But I'll keep hanging on because my love for you is true
I'll keep playing possum and keep on loving you.
--- Instrumental ---
Last night I climbed up in a tree a-just outside his house
And I saw him a-chasing you, a-playing cat and mouse
Then I crawled up and went on home I didn't know what to do
I've been a-playing possum, yes I've been a-watching you.
Playin' possum, (playin' possum, ) watchin' you
Seein' you do all those thing that I know you shouldn't do
But I'll keep hanging on because my love for you is true
I'll keep playing possum and keep on loving you.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm a-playin' possum, (playin' possum, ) a-watchin' you
Seein' you do all those thing that I know you shouldn't do
But I'll keep hanging on because my love for you is true
And I'll keep playing possum and keep on loving you.
Well I look across my morning cup of coffee and see an angel smiling back at me
And I think of how your loving seems to fit just like a glove
And your disposition suits me to a T
And nothing gives me greater satisfaction than knowing that you feel the way you do
Cause it makes my life worth living and I get a thrill from giving
All my love to you and only you
You and me together we're a perfect match
In each other we have found a perfect catch
Like two ol' birds on the eggs of happiness knowin' they're gonna hatch
You and me together we're a perfect match
[ guitar ]
You know just what I need and when I need it
With you contentment it wasn't hard to find
And though we have our problems we let love and kindness solve 'em
You think that we could read each other's minds
Sometimes I think that we should start all over
I'll bet we wouldn't want to change a thing
Through the good times and the bad ones just a few real sad ones
We found happiness that only true love brings
You and me together...
Chorus: [D] I can see us now riding [G] in a brand new wagon [D] Happy as king upon his [A] throne [D] Papa wearing overalls and [G] Mama with her bonnet [D] Riding in a brand new [A] wagon going [D] home [D] Today is the first time I've been [A] home in many a [D] years Re-[G] membering how things used to be I [D] can't hold back the [A] tears The [D] house is barely standing and the [G] barn has rotted [D] down And someone planted trees all over [A] Papa's farming [D] ground [D] The weeds had almost hidden papa's [A] wagon standing [D] there I [G] thought how long it's been since gentle [[D] hands touched it with [A] care I [D] remember when he bought it even [G] Mama went a [D] long He walked and led the mules to town and [A] proudly brought it [D] home Chorus: [D] I remember Tammy Jones that [A] lived the next house [D] down [G] She was in the wagon every [D] time we went to [A] town And [D] when I told her of my plans she [G] cried and said you're [D] wrong But I just wouldn't listen so I [A] ran away from [D] home [D] Too young to get a job I robbed a [A] man in Frisco [D] yard [G] The wagon I had rode next was [D] driven by a [A] guard [D] Mom and Pop they kept my secret [G] til their dying [D] day That's why no one could find me when they [A] both had passed a [D] way Chorus:
Your eyes could light the world tonight that's just how much they glow
Your face could give your heart away, everyone would know
But you have fell in love with me, I never thought you would
But don't you let yourself feel bad over something good.
Let's be proud to show the world just what we've got into
Don't hang your head when you walk by, honey, let it show on you
So hold me close and don't let go, darling, even if you should
And don't you let yourself feel bad over something good.
Over something good I know you're feeling bad
But think about the lovely nights we've had
The things would be much better, darling, if you only could
Keep yourself from feeling bad over something good.
Oh, things would be much better, darling, if you only could
Well, it's been a long, long time now since we've met
And I still think that you're the sweetest girl can get
Though your hair is turning gray you get prettier day by day
And I still think that you're the sweetest in every way.
Now, we've not got very long here to remain
And I'm so proud that in our life there's been no shame
Yes, we're thankful for our son and his little son will come
They have made our life so happy since they came.
--- Instrumental ---
I've spent many many long nights away from home
And I know that you've been lonesome all alone
But the time has come at last just to look back on the past
And thank God for giving us our happy home.
Verse 1
G C/G G C/G G
The morning we moved in this house you said let's make a bed of roses
Dsus2 D G D
So hand in hand we found that special place and I broke the ground
G C/G G C/G G
I wiped that delta dirt from your face as you knelt there to sow them
Am D G (Dsus2 Gsus4)
Oh, I'd give anything a mortal man could give if you could see them now
Chorus
C G C/G G
Through the kitchen windowpane, I can see the roses
The ones we planted that first spring are blooming like they did when you were here
C G Em
Someone's always left behind when the door of this life closes
Am D C/G G
So I sit alone and watch it rain on our bed of roses
(Modulate half step up to A, capo 2nd fret)
Verse 2
Some days I sit for hours at the time, just stirring at those roses
They seem so young and full of life, but soon they'll face the winter chill
I don't know how long I can survive, but one thing that I know is
Come sping time the roses will return, but you never will
Chorus
Through the kitchen windowpane, Lord, I can see the roses
The ones we planted that first spring are blooming like they did when you were here
Someone's always left behind when the door of this life closes
So I sit alone and watch it rain on our bed of roses
One of these days gonna settle down
I'm gonna plant my feet on good solid ground
I'm gonna pull the plug on them neon lights
Honey, one of these day, one of the days but not tonight
So pour me a whiskey, play me one more song
Now baby, dance with me, baby, please drive me home
I'm gonna make some changes to this old boy's life
Said one on these days
(Yes, one of these days)
But not tonight
Hey, one of these days, gonna shed these boots
Trade in my old blue jeans for a three piece suit
Gonna find another job, working nine to five
One of these days, honey, one of the days but not tonight
So pour me a whiskey, play me one more song
Now baby dance with me, oh, please and take me home
I'm gonna make some changes to this old boys life
One on these days
(Honey, one of these days)
But not tonight
I said one on these days
One is a lonely number
One can never have fun
When I met you
I thought I lost the blues
But now I find that I'm back in
That same old boat again.
One is an unhappy number
Why do you always make me wait
One and one makes two
That's why I need you
One is a lonely, lonely number.
One is a lonely number
One is always on it's own
When I met you
I thought I lost the blues
Now I find that I'm back in
That same old boat again.
One is an unhappy number
So why do you always make me wait
One and one makes two
That's why I need you
One has my heart, the other has my name)
One has my name, the other has my heart
With one I'll remain, that's how my heartaches start
One has brown eyes, the other's eyes are blue
To one I am tied, to the other I am true.
One has my love, the other's only me
But what good is love to a heart that can't be free?
So I'll go on livin' my life just the same
Still one has my heart, the other has my name.
--- Instrumental as they hum ---
(So I'll go on livin' my life just the same)
(Still one has my heart, the other has my name)
If I could live over, my life I would change
(Porter)
I was going your way and it was plain to see
You were going mine
We were both searching for some way
To leave some old memories behind.
(Pamela)
Somebody broke my heart
AAnd I could tell somebody let you down
We were two lonely people
Two lonely people on the rebound.
(Both)
You cried on my shoulder for a while
Then we turned it around
I told you about her, and I told you about him
Then we found, then we found.
Just like the sun left yesterday
And finally went down
The old love is gone
And a new love was born on the rebound.
--- Instrumental ---
(Porter)
We were brought together
Each looking for an understanding smile
Someone just talk to and sit
And reminisce for a while.
(Pamela)
We picked up the pieces like
Scattered yesterdays on the ground
Yes we found each other
Two lonely people on the rebound.
(Both)
You cried on my shoulder for a while
Then we turned it around
I told you about her, and I told you about him
Then we found, then we found.
Just like the sun left
Yesterday it finally went down
The old love is gone and a new love
Was born on the rebound
The old love is gone and a new love
On one hand I count the reasons I could stay with you
And hold you close to me, all night long.
So many lover's games I could play with you
and on that hand I see no reason why it's wrong
Chorus:
But on the other hand, There's a golden band
To remind of someone who would not understand
On one hand I could stay and be your loving man
But the reason I must go is on the other hand
In your arms I feel the passion, I thought had died
When I looked into your eyes I found myself
When I first kissed your lips I felt so alive
I've got to hand it to you girl, you're something else
I've traveled from Texas to old Louisiane
Through valleys, over mountains and plains
Both foot sore and weary, I rested awhile
On the banks of the old Ponchertrain
The fairest young maiden that I ever saw
Passed by as it started to rain
We both found a shelter beneath the same tree
On the banks of the old Ponchertrain
I ventured a smile but the thought I was home
I hastened to try and explain
But somehow I knew I would linger awhile
On the banks of the old Ponchertrain
We hid from the shower an hour or so
She asked me how long I'd remain
Well, I told her that I'd spend the rest of my days
On the banks of the old Ponchertrain
Then one day a man put his hand on my arm
And said I must go west again
I left her alone without saying goodbye
On the banks of the old Ponchertrain
Tonight as I sit here alone in my cell
I know that she's waiting for me
I'm hoping and praying someday she'll return
To the banks of the old Ponchertrain
I just lost the one in life that was my everthing
Some one I took for granted 'cause she was here
Now what have I done to make her hate me so
But on second thought what have I done to make her stay?
I never treated her like she was something special
Although my heart knows she really is
But she can't see how I feel if I don't show it
And on second thought I guess I never did.
--- Instrumental ---
I never treated her like she was something special
Although my heart knows she really is
But she can't see how I feel, I don't show it
And on second thought I guess I never did.
There's an old old house that once was a mansion
On a hill overlookin' the town
Where time's left a wreckage where once was a beauty
And soon the old house will tumble down
When the leaves begin to fall in the autumn
And the raindrops drip from the trees
There's an old old man who walks in the garden
And his head is bowed in memory.
They say he built the mansion for the love of a woman
And they planned to be married in the fall
But her love wilted in the last days of summer
(Pamela)
There's a place dear to me where I'm longing to be
With my friends at the old country church
Where with mother I went and our Sundays were spent
With our friends at the old country church.
(Porter)
As a small country boy how my heart would leap with joy
When I knelt at that old country church
There was Jesus above and His wonderful love
Saved my soul in the old country church.
(Both)
Precious years of memory
Oh, what joy they bring to me
How I long once more to be
With my friends at the old country church.
--- Instrumental ---
(Pamela)
How I wish that today all the people would pray
As they did at the old country church
(Porter)
If they'd only confess Jesus surely would bless
As He did in that old country church.
(Both)
Precious years of memory
Oh, what joy they bring to me
How I long once more to be
With my friends at the old country church.
How I long once more to be
(Old Brush Arbors by the of the road)
I remember them so clearly mom and dad loved them so dearly
Old brush arbors by the side of the road
Where I learned about salvation from the book of revelations
In an arbor by the side of the road
Old brush arbors by the side of the road
Where a sinner could lay down his heavy load
It was in those old brush arbors troubled souls found peaceful harbors
Brush arbors by the side of the road
Many times I have departed from the way of life I started
In an arbor by the side of the road
But each time the devil's caught me I remembered what they taught me
In brush arbors by the side of the road
Old brush arbors by the side of the road
Where the mighty light of God's great mercy flowed
There was prayin' shoutin' singin' till the country side was ringin'
Brush arbors by the side of the road
[G] Well ol? King Kong was a helluva gorilla
he [C] stood four stories [G] tall
they shot him with missles from aeroplanes
but [D] he refused to fall
with [G] Faye Ray in the palm of his hand
he?ll [C] walk right over the [G] world
?cause just like me he would do anything
[C] just to keep his [G] girl
Yeah, [C] ol? King Kong was just a little monkey
com-[G]-pared to my love for you
if [D] you treat right, every night
and [C] to do what you wanted [D] to
[G] I said it?s bigger than both of us
and [C] now you know it?s [G] true
ol? King Kong was just a little monkey
com-[C]-pared to my love for [G] you
[G] Now when King Kong met Godzilla
he [C] made that lizard [G] crawl
it wasn?t until he put his woman down
that she [D] saw those big tears fall
and [G] when you?re walking next to me
I [C] swear I can fill his [G] shoes
ol? King Kong was just a litttle monkey
[C] compared to my love for [G] you
ol? King Kong was just a litttle monkey
Me and the bottle
Have always been friends
Oh we've had a few ol' nasty fights
But the bottle would always win
And when I go to answer that final curtain call
I can hear these words bein' whispered by all:
(chorus)
Ol' George stopped drinkin' today
They're all gonna gather round me
Lord I wish they could hear me say
No more income taxes
No more bills to pay
Ol' George stopped drinkin' today
Down in Mississippi
The highway patrol
Will read it in the paper
She was just 17 but she was all woman when Ol' Frank slipped the ring on her hand. My God he was wealthy, owned half of the county, but he'd never see 60 again. After 10 years of Heaven and long nights of love his ole heart couldn't keep up the pace. But friends you can bet that he had no regrets. Ol' Frank ran one Hell of a race.
CHORUS:
She cried all the way to the chapel, like she really cared for Ol' Frank. She cried all the way to the grave where he lay. Then she smiled all the way to the bank.
He had bought her big diamonds and long limousines as she taught him what happiness meant. Lord he spent a fortune on his prized possession. And to him she was worth every cent. Now Ol' Frank is gone and the whole town's still talkin'. They think what she did is a disgrace. There are many who think that she killed poor Ol' Frank but he died with a smile on his face.
REPEAT CHORUS
O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye
To Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
O Come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus, to thee be glory given
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
O Come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
I don't wanna see no lips of all the lips you've ever kissed
I just wanna be your No 1
I don't need no one to warm me I don't care who came before me
I just wanna be your No 1
All that happened yesterday is now a part of history
Let me be your destiny let's do what's right for you and me
I don't wanna try and undo all the wrong somebody done you
I just wanna be your No 1
My whole world revolves around you life began the day I found you
I just wanna be your No 1
Let's not spend no time discussin' anything that don't mean nothin'
I just wanna be your No 1
Take me in your arms turn out the light lock the door
And I won't even wonder if somebody had a key before
I don't wanna solve no mist'ry yesterday belongs to hist'ry
I just wanna be your No 1 No 1 I just wanna be your No 1
Have you ever come home tired and all worn out
Life is gay and you're wonderin' what it's about
Still you find out what is it mothers comin' for a visit
Have you ever, I have, haven't you now tell me?
Have you ever asked you hubby for some dough
With a dirty look he'll tell you where to go
Oh, you thought you had a thinker, but it turns out he's a stinker
Have you ever, I have, haven't you now tell me?
We're not sorry we got married
Even though sometimes we fuss and fighht
We're so happy we're together
Hope you know that everything will turn out right.
Have you ever called your wife and made a date
Just to have your honey show up three hours late
While across the floor you pace she's a-fixing up her face
Have you ever, I have, haven't you now tell me?
Have you ever spent the day a-scrubbin' floors. oh me
You've washed and ironed and done up all the chores
Well, your so tired your life is ruined then hubby asked what you've been doin'
Have you ever, I have, haven't you now tell me?
Have you ever set and worried about your debt
You wonder how you'll ever get 'em met
Then wife says she needs some cloths she's just got to have some dough
Have you ever, I have, havn't you now tell me?
We're not sorry we got married
Even though sometimes we fuss and fighht
We're so happy we're together
Hope you know that everything will turn out right.
Have you ever called up your honey for a date
Just to have your honey show up three hours late
While across the floor you pace she's fixing up her face
Have you ever, I have, haven't you now tell me?
I saw those blue lights flashin' over my left shoulder
He walked right up and said get off that riding mower
I said sir let me explain before you put me in the tank
She took my keys away and now she won't drive me to drink
I need a honky tonk song a cold cold beer
A hardwood floor a smoky atmosphere
A pocket full of change to last me all night long
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song
[ guitar ]
He didn't show me much compassion when I tried to walk that line
As he put those handcuffs on me I said give me one more try
He never even cracked a smile when he threw me in the car
So I said sir if you don't mind oh would you drop me off in a bar
I need a honky tonk song...
Well, I've had a splittin' headache from my eyebrows to my backbone
Arthritis appendicitis brights disease and gall stones
Bleedin' ulcers ingrown toe nails swollen adenoids
The Asian flu a time or two and inflamed vocal chords
I've had a toothache so severe my jawbone split in two
But nothing's ever hurt me half as bad as losing you.
Well, I've had the lit end of a cigar pressed against my belly
Whupped on with a crowbar till my eyeball turned to jelly
Accident'ly nailed my index finger to the wall
Cut off half my toes and soaked my foot in alcohol
I've had my pelvis ruptued by an angry kangaroo
But nothing's ever hurt me half as bad as losing you.
Well, it's not because you measure fifty, twenty, forty-four
It's surely not because you own a chain of liquor stores
It's not because your daddy is the richest man in town
It's just that I've grown used to you and having you around.
I've had my parents tell me son we don't love you at all
I've seen my sister's name written on a washroom wall
My best friend set my barn on fire burned my horse to death
I went out with a girl who told me that I had bad breath
Last week I drew a crowd when I went to the city zoo
But nothing's ever hurt me half as bad as losing you.
Well, I've had a splittin' headache from my eyebrows to my backbone
Arthritis appendicitis brights disease and gall stones
Bleedin' ulcers ingrown toe nails swollen adenoids
The Asian flu a time or two and inflamed vocal chords
I've had a toothache so severe my jawbone split in two
Imagine we're married and we're not even friends
You're always right and I'm so wrong and I always have been
You won't listen and our love is dying within
You're always right and I'm so wrong and we're living in sin
Imagine we're married and we're not even friends
We loved but we were wed with love so kind and true
Now I wish I were dead and I wish I were too
You're always right and I'm so wrong it's again and again
Imagine we're married and we're not even friends
[ fiddle - steel ]
We loved but we were wed...
No use to cry don't even try to stop yourself from being lonely
I'm leaving you so you'll be blue a long long time
You thought you were smart to break a heart that love no one but you dear only
I'm gonna do your heart the same way you did mine
I'll board the train I won't explain just why the reason is I'm lately
Cause you'll know why but not to cry just wait and see
I gave you a home you done me wrong I tried so very hard to please you
Well it's goodbye no use to cry it's gotta be
You'll never win so think again before you do the same thing over
There's not a man that ever can believe your lies
Go right ahead and wish you was dead keep all your love deep undercover
Sweetheart, did you think I'd be untrue
Did you think I'd ever cheat on you
No, no, no, no never.
Sweetheart, did you think that I'm the kind
Or that I'd ever change my mind
No, no, no, no never.
Oh, won't you be my little wife
Let me love you all my life
'Cause don't you know I'm inclined
I want your lovin' all time.
Sweetheart, did you think I'd be untrue
Did you think I'd ever cheat on you
No, no, no, no never.
--- Instrumental ---
Sweetheart, did you think the sun would shine
If I couldn't have you all the time
No, no, no, no never.
Sweetheart, did you think I'd ever try
Do you think I'd ever make you cry
No, no, no, no never.
Well, won't you be my little wife
And let me love you all my life
'Cause you know that I'm inclined
I want your lovin' all the time.
Sweetheart did you think it would make you blue
To treat me as sweetly as you do
No, no, no, no never.
--- Instrumental ---
Sweetheart, did you think it would make you blue
To treat me as sweetly you do
Well I work like a dog eight hours a day you know I'm nearly dead
When I stop by a bar on my way home and loosen up my head
Lord knows this is a hard life sometimes it'll drive a man crazy
And there ain't no pleasure in this life for me but the nighttime and my baby
Well I'd love to ride all over town in a brand new Cadillac
But on the money that I'm makin' it'll never be like that
But money don't buy everything
Like tender love that I always got at home just a waitin'
And the only pleasure in this life for me is the nighttime and my baby
When I get home she's always got good lovin' saved up for me
Her warm sweet lips will make me forget all of my misery
With her arms wrapped around me all through the long long night
I wake up in the morning feeling right mighty right
Start back to that old job again with the boss standin' over me
Sayin' hurry up you gotta do your work that's the way it's gonna be
Ten hours just keep on draggin' Lord don't you know that this life of mine ain't easy
But I wanna thank you for sendin' me the nighttime and my baby
Yeah I wanna thank you very much for sendin' me the nighttime and my baby
Oh I don't know bout makin' a nap if it wadn't for the nighttime and my baby
I guess I'll go through life never having you
I guess I'll go out of this world never having you
There's no way for me to love you at this late day it wouldn't be the same
There's no way for me to win you I'm so far behind it's so late in the game
I know I'll go through life...
[ fiddle ]
I know I'll go through life...
I must believe in reincarnation I got to have another chance with you
You're wrapped up in your situation you are music and I'm so far out of the tune
I guess I'll go through life...
I get mad when I think about it I know I'm a free thinking fool
This hunger is eatin' my heart out I'm a lunatic and you are so super cool
I've been abused and used and skinned up and bruised
And thrown from a movin' train
I've been homeless, car less, lost in the wilderness
Out in the pourin' rain
I've been a business flop spent a year on top
Of the most unwanted list
But I never bit a bullet like this
I've taken many a fall and I got through 'em all
But I've never been hurt this bad
You're making plans with a brand new man
And the pain is driving me mad
I've had to bite the bullet when things got tough
But the sea of love has never been this rough
And I've never been this far from shore
I never bit a bullet like this before
I never bit a bullet like this
I've been tied up, fried up, chocked up and dried up
Under a lot of stress
I've been burned down, turned down, been run out of town
Up to my ears in a mess
I had a year go by with tears in my eyes
I didn't even want to exist
But I never bit a bullet like this
I've taken many a fall and I got through 'em all
But I've never been hurt this bad
And you're making plans with a brand new man
And the pain is driving me mad
I've had to bite the bullet when things got tough
But the sea of love has never been this rough
And I've never been this far from shore
I never bit a bullet like this before
I never bit a bullet like this
I never bit a bullet like this before
My tears on the roses
That you just gave to me
With a note that you are sorry
Begging me to set you free.
My tears are on the roses
And because I love you so
Your request I granted
That is all you'll ever know.
I'll be cryin' long, long after
The roses fade away
For without you I'll be dying
Just a little every day.
My tears are on the roses
But the roses can not tell
So my darling I will miss you
I loved my little darling, my sweet Imogene
The girl of my heart and the girl of my dreams
I dreamed of a day when she'd be mine alone
To share all my hopes and to have for my own.
A cabin in a canyon, a hill with a view
Castles in the air I've built just for two
I love my little darling, my sweet Imogene
The girl of my heart and the girl of my dreams.
--- Instrumental ---
I lost my little darling, my sweet Imogene
The girl of my heart and the girl of my dreams
Her eyes are like the dawn of a blue summer day
Her face like a rose and her lips a bouquet.
The sun in the sky borrowed gold from her hair
The birds were singin' because she was there
I lost my little darlin', my sweet Imogene
You were something special and I loved you
You left me and you hurt me and I still will do
I can almost feel you touch me as I think about what used to be
Yes, you are still my special memory.
The kind of love that you gave me, it was a special kind
I could never find anoher you so I don't waste my time
I keep you locked up tight in my mind and no one can ever see
But you are still my special memory.
My special memory I know you will always be
My special memory is holding on to me
I'll be happy as long as you walk across my mind at least once a day
My Lord, has called me today
To go the straight and narrow way
So for my Lord I'll surely live
Yes, my Lord has called today.
God warned us all
To live in sin no more
To place our faith in him
To reach the other shore.
My Lord, has called me today
To go the straight and narrow way
So for my Lord I'll surely live
Yes, my Lord has called today.
God warned us all
To live in sin no more
To place our faith in him
To reach the other shore.
My Lord, has called me today
To go the straight and narrow way
So for my Lord I'll surely live
I was just a very young fellow when I found my pretty flower
Growing in a field of love one day
When she told me that she love me then I knew that I must have her
And I picked her as my heart's bouquet
She's my heart's bouquet my heart's bouquet
I picked her from the field of love one day
Well I loved her then and I love her still cross my heart I always will
She's my darling she's my heart's bouquet
We have faced the years together sharing all our joy and sorrow
She has been my pride along the way
Through it all she has advantage never one time has she failed it
Since I picked her as my heart's bouquet
She's my heart's bouquet...
When old ages crept upon us and the years show in our faces
And her golden hair has turned to grey
She'll still be my precious darling and I love her more than ever
Just the same she'll be my heart's bouquet
T: I followed you to Texas
T: I followed you to Utah
D: We didn't find it there, so we moved on
T: I followed you to Alabam'
T: Things looked good in Birmingham
D: We didn't find it there, so we moved on
CHORUS (Both):
I know you're tired of followin'
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams
T: I had your child in Memphis
T: You heard of work in Nashville
D: We didn't find it there, so we moved on
D: To a small farm in Nebraska
D: To a gold mine in Alaska
T: We didn't find it there, so we moved on
Both: And now we've left Alaska
Both: Because there was no gold mine
T: But this time, only two of us moved on
T: Now all we have is each other
T: And a little memory to cling to
D: And still you won't let me go on alone
REPEAT CHORUS (Both)
Just for a moment I hold you
Each time someone mentions your name
And it happens each time that I see you
And the feelings inside are the same.
You are the dream I keep dreamin'
Each night when I drift off to sleep
Though it's only in dreams that I hold you
You are with me and I am complete.
But somehow I never quit hoping
That I will hold you in time
Till then it's nexts years tomorrow
Just lovin' you makes you mine.
You set a fire to my feelin's
Each time that I look in your eyes
You smile and I climb up to heaven
There's a rainbow from earth to the sky.
But somehow I never quit hoping
That I will hold you in time
Till then it's nexts years tomorrow
Everywhere you seem to go there I suppose you'll find a yearn
Oh, how I'd like to be that man, he's got money to burn
Oh, how I'd like to be that man, he's got money to burn.
It's money in my pocket but heartaches in my heart
And how many times have you heard it said
A fool and his money will part.
I thought money it was everything and was all I'd ever need
Oh, but a man without a womans love is like a garden without seed
Oh, but a man without a womans love is like a garden without seed.
Yes, money in my pockets and memoies on my mind
Memories of an old love, the one I left behind.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm a rich man in pennies but oh, what I paid to learn
A wealth of love is worth much more than all my money to burn
A wealth of love is worth much more than all my money to burn.
I thought money in my pocket was all I'd ever need
Oh, but a man without a woman's love is like a garden without seed
I wasn't the smart one in class
And I wasn't the one who ran fast
I begin things then I don't follow through
But I have moments of brilliance with you.
There are timers when I'm glorious perfection itself
There are times when I'm even amazed at myself
I'll admit it my talents are few
But I have moments of brilliance with you.
--- Instrumental ---
I can't draw lines that look straight
I live life a half hour late
As a lover, I'm average, it's true
But I have moments of brilliance with you.
There are timers when I'm glorious perfection itself
There are times when I'm even amazed at myself
I'll admit it my talents are few
But I have moments of brilliance with you.
I'd walk for miles, cry or smile for mama and daddy
I want them, I want them to know
Just how I feel, my love is real for my mama and daddy
I want them to know I love them so.
In my heart joy tears start 'cause I'm happy
And I pray every day for mom and pappy and each night
I'd walk for miles, cry or smile for my mama and daddy
I want them to know I love them so.
--- Instrumental ---
I'd fight in wars, do all the chores for my mama and daddy
I want them to live on till they're called
I'd work and slave and never rave to my mama and daddy
Because I know I owe them my all.
In my heart joy tears start 'cause I'm happy
And I pray every day for mom and pappy and each night
I'd walk for miles, cry or smile for my mama and daddy
When the sun in the morning peeps over the hill
And kisses the roses round my window sill
Then my heart fills with gladness when I hear the trill
Of the birds in the treetops on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Tra la la, twitle dee dee dee, it gives me a thrill
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra la la, twitle dee dee dee. there's peace and good will
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Got a three cornered plow and an acre to till
And a mule that I bought for a three dollar bill
There's a tumbledown shack and a rusty ol' mill
But it's my home sweet home up on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Tra la la, twitle dee dee dee, it gives me a thrill
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra la la, twitle dee dee dee. there's peace and good will
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill.
--- Whistles ---
When it's late in the evening I climb up the hill
And survey all my kingdom while everything's still
Only me and the sky and an ol' whippoorwill
Singing songs in the twilight on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Tra la la, twitle dee dee dee, it gives me a thrill
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra la la, twitle dee dee dee. there's peace and good will
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Well, 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 a-where we were before we came here
Workin' in a bruerry making the finest beer
You come to me on payday night said let's go to Tennessee
So we came down to Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry.
Well, we were watchin' TV, Ernest Tubb was singin' loud
I said that's the man for me, I love him there's no doubt
I'm leavin' you and a-goin' now to find out where he's at
And if I can't get him, I'll 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 love the best me or Jerry Lee
Milwaukee here I come from Nashville, Tennessee.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm a goin' now and trade my ol' Ford for a Olds
Huh, I might get all drunked up and trade it for the Rolls
But there's a-one thing I know for sure I'll always be blue
There ain't no way get drunk enough to stop lovin' you.
So, I'm a gonna get on that ol' turnpike and I'm gonna ride
I'm gonna leave this town till you decide
Which one you love the best me or Jerry Lee
Milwaukee here I come from Nashville, Tennessee.
Memory is a flower you once wore in your hair
You were twice as lovely as these vows that we always would share
Memory is a pillow where you once layed your head
Memory is a garden where our love ran and played.
Memory is a first fight, the ones that tore us apart
Memory is the jelousy that drove the trust from our heart
Memory is a far cry that warns the heart and the soul
Deceipt and shame, distrust and blame have made the fire grow cold.
Memory is a costumes whose gift won't set me free
Memory is a future whose past won't let me be
Memory is a lost love forever gone astray
Almost every Sunday we'd gather around the home place
That's badly in need of my mamma's loving hand
Us kids we offered everything from easy chairs to money
But his pride won't let us lend a helping hand.
Chorus:
Daddy's living off the memories of mama
That's what keeps him goin' everyday
The only trips he ever takes are high upon that mountain
Where mama lies a-sleeping in the shade.
From the porch I see a memory he didn't have the heart to sell
And through the dust and all the rust I can see some faded green
It's that '47 pick-up, Oh, my mama loved so well
When we loaded up and followed our dreams.
Chorus:
Daddy's living off the memories of mama
That's what keeps him goin' everyday
The only trips he ever takes are high upon that mountain
Where mama lies a-sleeping in the shade.
Chorus:
There's a name that my lips cannot deny
There's a dream that I know will never die
There's a time that will stand forever still
There's a place in my mind called Mem'ryville
There's a hope (There's a hope) that hangs on and won't turn loose
There's a heart (There's a heart) that will always beat for you
There's a pain that no one but you can kill
There's a place in my mind called Mem'ryville
I can't help it if I can't control my feelings
I can't help it when I do the things I do
Please forgive me if I'm not an easy loser
I can't help it if I can't stop loving you
There's a street (There's a street) where some children used to play
There's a church (There's a church) where a family used to pray
There's a time that will stand forever still
There's a place in my mind called Mem'ryville
There's a time that will stand forever still
There's a place in my mind called Mem'ryville
I'm thinking now of Christmas
Back home the fields are white
To far away to see them
Wish I were there tonight.
I know folks back home all miss me
The children's eyes close tight
While I picture dad, moma
Kneeling by candle light.
Yes, I'd give the world just to be home
I miss them most ev'ry day
I know what it means to be lonely
Lonely this Christmas, I'll stay.
Maybe next year when the snow falls
I'll find my way back home
Maybe next Christmas I'll be there
Oh I believe the time is coming when the Lord will come again
I believe the end is closer every day
Let's be ready for the judgement when we look upon his face
For he tells us in his word to watch and pray
We are living surely living in the days he speaks about
I believe the end is near in every door
So let's be ready for his coming let us meet him with a shout
And believe today in Matthew 24
While upon the Mount of Olives his disciples came to him
Saying tell us when these things are going to be
Jesus answered be ye watching let each one be free from sin
And take heed no man shall ever you deceive
We are living surely living...
If you see a man in clothes that's old and ragged
And he walks from bar to bar in worn out shoes
If people point and whisper, "God have mercy"
Would you deny the man that you once knew
If on the street I meet you with your new love
And I walk right up and say, "How do you do"
Would you turn your back and tell him you don't know me
Would you deny the love that you once knew
Would you be ashamed to remember
I'm the same man who lost ev'rything for you
If tomorrow on the street I die a beggar
Would you deny the man that you once knew
I remember when daddy died, he said the Lord was by his side
With his last breath, he said I'm goin' to the promised land
That's when mama told us all that she had heard the call
And mama would be a preacher man.
Far as I can remember back mama was a woman that dressed in black
With the sould filled full of gospel and the Bible in her hand
She would go from town to town spreading God's word all around
Yes mama, was a real strong preacher man.
Mama was a preacher man, mama was God's right hand
Mama really knew just how to reach way out
Mama was a preacher man, mama was God's right hand
Mama knew what the holy word was all about.
I sit there on the very first row as she pleaded to lost souls
Tellin' them about Jesus there in the holy land
Although mama past away she still lives on today
Yes mama, was an old time preacher man.
Mama was a preacher man, mama was God's right hand
Mama really knew just how to reach way out
Mama was a preacher man, mama was God's right hand
Mama knew what the holy word was all about.
I'm making the rounds with someone new now that you've gone away But making the rounds it's not the fun if it was with you The glamour has gone from all the spots that seem so bright and gay But making the rounds is all that's left for me to do. I never go home till the last hideaway place has closed its door There's too much at home to remind me that we're through I laugh and pretend that I'm not wishing for a bygone day When we were in love and I was making the rounds with you. I never go home till the last hideaway place has closed its door There's too much at home to remind me that we're through I laugh and pretend that I'm not wishing for a bygone day When we were in love and I was making the rounds with you...
(Merle)
Making believe that you still love me
It's leaving me alone and so blue
But I'll always dream, still I'll never own you
I'm just making believe, what else can I can do?
(George)
And I'm making believe that I never lost you
All of my happy hours that I find now are so few
My plans for the future will never come true
Oh, I'm making believe what else can I do?
(Merle)
I can't hold you close, darlin', when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, and you will never be mine
(Both)
Making believe I'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe.
When the evening falls twilight shadows find
There beneath the stars an Indian maiden divine
The moon is on high and seems to see her there
In her eyes there's a light shining ever so bright
As she whispers a silent prayer
Every word reveals an empty broken heart
Broken by fate that's keepin' them so far apart
Lonely there she kneels and tells the stars above
In her arms he belongs and her prayer is a song
Her undying song of love
Ain't no need in me lying about it 'cause everybody knows the truth
I passed my share of Ole Jack and Jim Beam, white lightnin' and mountain dew
I've been down so low just to get me up by drinkin' anything I can find
But now when they say Jones what are you on I just smile and say, loveshine.
I found me a place where I can go with a still that never runs dry
You oughta see the love she makes for me in the still of the night
She's got a heart that's bigger than Billy Bob's bar and lips that are sweeter than wine
I don't mind sayin' I'm off of the wagon 'cause I can't get enough, of her loveshine.
--- Instrumental ---
There was a time you could always find me hangin' around some bar
'Cause I've always found me a place to hang my hat but not my heart
Everytime I see those swingin' doors I tell the driver just to pass on by
'Cause there ain't no room in old Jones' head for anything less than loveshine.
I found me a place where I can go with a still that never runs dry
You oughta see the love she makes for me in the still of the night
She's got a heart that's bigger than Billy Bob's bar and lips that are sweeter than wine
Oh the sun's gonna shine in my life once more love's gonna live here again
Things're gonna be the way they were before love's gonna live here again
Love's gonna live here love's gonna live here love's gonna live here again
No more loneliness only happiness love's gonna live here again
[ guitar ]
I hear bells a ringin' I hear birds a singin' love's gonna live here again
I hear bees a hummin' and I know the day's a comin' love's gonna live here again
Love's gonna live here...
[ guitar ]
I’ve seen the Rocky’s
Bloom in the springtime
Reflections of scarlet and gold
And I’ve seen the moonlight
Dance on the ocean
Like a silver ballet that unfolds
I’ve seen the bright lights
Of old New York City
There’s nothing in the world that shines
Like the love in your eyes
Like the love in your eyes
There ain’t no diamond
That ever has sparkled
There ain’t no star that shines
Like the love in your eyes
Like the love in your eyes
I’ve had some good friends
Turn out to be strangers
Funny how quickly they turn
And I’ve had some lovers
That helped me discover
How easy it is to get burned
In this world of glitter
And cosmetic people
There’s one thing that’s real in my mind
It’s the love in your eyes
It’s the love in your eyes
There ain’t no diamond
That ever has sparkled
There ain’t no star that shines
Like the love in your eyes
Oh, the love in your eyes
Sometimes I wander
And loose my direction
Sometimes I go over the line
But it’s such a comfort
And it’s such a blessing
To know that you’re there all the time
And I feel I’m driftin’
On a sea of confusion
There’s a beacon that always shines
It’s the love in eyes
It’s the love in eyes
There ain’t no diamond
That ever has sparkled
There ain’t no star that shines
Like the love in your eyes
Like the love in your eyes
It’s the love in your eyes
I remember how your eyes used to light up
Over promises that I made
But for the first time in my life
I know now how it feels to be afraid
I don't know what I’d do if you go away
This would sure be one lonely old town
For a man's so busy going up in the world
That he couldn't see love coming down
Love coming down
I remember all the times you told me
Love's all that matters to you
And looking back now, wondering how I believed
I had things more important to do
I can see how I must have looked to you
Like some fool on a merry-go-round
And that a man's so busy going up in the world
That he couldn't see love going down
Love going down
Can't you see how everything I’ve learned
Would just be wasted if you leave me
If you just give one more try
I swear I’ll always be here when you need me
If you can find it in your heart to forgive me
I'll try to keep both my feet on the ground
But if a man's so busy going up in the world
That he couldn't see love coming down
This year the boll weevil, he lives in my cotton
The big river flooded out my corn in the bottom
Talk about a man with troubles I've got 'em.
But you've been mighty good to me.
Lord, you've been mighty good to me.
My barn burned down and it was nearly new
A rat must of knawed the wires in two
But don't get me wrong I'm not fussin' at you.
For you've been mighty good to me.
Lord, you've been mighty good to me.
{Lord, } you've been mighty good to me
You've let me keep my family
To me you never have been rude
You keep my table filled with food.
And I thank you every night and day
'Cause I don't, enough I should say.
Lord, you've been mighty good to me.
My best horse fell and broke both hind legs
What chickens I have they won't lay any eggs
But you know, Lord, I never borrow or beg
For you've been mighty good to me
Lord, you've been mighty good to me.
(Lord, you've been mighty good to me
You've let me keep my family
To me you never have been rude
You keep my table filled with food.)
My best horse fell and broke both hind legs
What chickens I have they won't lay any eggs
But you know, Lord, I never borrow or beg
For you've been mighty good to me
Yes, you've been mighty good to me.
You've been mighty good to me
Lord, you've been mighty good to me...
Note: There are three version with minor differences in each album. With the
(Chorus:)
I don't need your rockin' chair
Your Geritol or your Medicare
Well I still got Neon in my veins
This grey hair don't mean a thing
I do my rockin' on the stage
You can't put this possum in a cage
My body's old but it ain't impaired
Well I don't need your rockin' chair
I ain't ready for the junkyard yet
Cause I still feel like a new corvette
It might take a little longer but I'll get there
Well I don't need your rockin' chair
(Repeat chorus)
Retirement don't fit in my plans
You can keep your seat I'm a gonna stand
An Eskimo needs a Fridgedaire
Like I need your rockin' chair
(Repeat chorus)
My body's old but it ain't impaired
It will take a long time to forget you, my dear
A long, long time I'll regret you're not here
A long time remembering when I had you so near
It will take a long time to forget.
There's a lot of people out a-walkin' tonight
Thinkin' about arms that held 'em so tight
Memories keep a-comin' in sight
Take a long, long time to forget.
It will take a long time to forget you, my dear
A long, long time I'll regret you're not here
A long time remembering when I had you so near
It will take a long time to forget.
--- Instrumental ---
I know a young fellow that lived down the street
He had a good woman everything was complete
He was understandin' yes, she was so sweet
It took a long, long time to forget.
It takes a long, long time to forget you, my dear
A long, long time I'll regret you're not here
A long time remembering when I had you so near
It will take a long time to forget.
--- Instrumental ---
Now there's an old sayin' you're as old as you feel
But time waits for no one and it never will
I keep a-wantin' and lovin' you still
It takes a long, long time to forget.
It take a long, long time to forget you, my dear
A long, long time I'll regret you're not here
A long time remembering when I had you so near
It will take a long time to forget.
It will take a long time to forget.
You gotta walk that lonesome valley, and you gotta walk, walk it by yourself
Nobody else can walk it for you
You gotta walk, walk it by yourself.
Jesus walked this lonesome valley and he had to walk it by Himself
Nobody else could walk it for Him, He had to walk, walk it by Himself.
Oh, you gotta walk that lonesome valley, Oh, you gotta go there by yourself
Nobody else can walk it for you, you gotta walk, walk it by yourself.
You must go and stand your trials, you have to stand it by yourself
Nobody else can stand it for you, you have to standit by yourself.
Oh, you gotta walk that lonesome valley, Oh, you gotta walk it by yourself
Nobody else is gonna walk it for you, You gotta walk, walk it by yourself.
Some folks say that old John was a Baptist, some folks say he was a Jew
But the Bible claim, it plainly tells us that old Johnny was a preacher, too.
Oh, you gotta walk that lonesome valley, Yeah, you gotta walk it by yourself
Nobody else is gonna walk it for you, You gotta walk, walk it by yourself.
You gotta walk that lonesome valley. You gotta walk it by yourself
Nobody else is gonna walk it for you
Let's end it now, oh, lonesome life this heartaches
I'm tired inside and this old heart could use a rest
It might as well stop beatin' as far as she's concerned
Inside I know there's not a chance that she'll return.
Rid yourself of me I beg old lonesome life
And free me from all memories of her tonight
Unchain my heart and let the world turn out the light
Have pity on me please, oh, won't you lonesome life.
(Have pity on my please, oh, won't you lonesome life.)
Oh, lonesome life I've been through many things with you
Like sleepless nights and broken dreams and love untrue
You know I've served my purpose so let's do what's right
And let me go from you I plead, oh, lonesome life.
If you tell from me I can't go on in life
And dreaming from all memories of her tonight
Unchain my heart and left the world turn out the light
Have pity on me please, oh, won't you lonesome life.
I'm lookin' for that Lonely Street
I've got a sad, sad tale to tell
I need a place to go and weep
Where's this place called Lonely Street
A place where there's just loneliness
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
Where broken dreams and mem'ries meet
Where's this place called Lonely Street
Perhaps upon that Lonely Street
There's someone such as I
Who came to bury broken dreams
And watch an old love die
If I could find that Lonely Street
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
Where broken dreams and mem'ries meet
Where's this place called Lonely Street
Won't you beckon to our lonely Christmas call?
You left a year ago this Christmas and we're wondering if you miss us.
Don't know why you up and left and went away.
The kids are lonely here without you, even wrote old Santa about you.
Please don't leave them all alone this Christmas day.
Don't you miss their arms around you? Do their memories surround you?
Don't you know it's not their fault things are this way?
Why not show consideration to the ones whose heart you're breaking?
Give them your gift of love this Christmas day.
If you could see their little faces, as round the tree they take their places,
They're looking for the biggest gift of all.
So why not show consideration to the ones whose heart you're breaking?
Oh dear I'm so tired and so lonesome
I wonder why mommy don't come
She told me to shut up my blue eyes
And before I woke up she'd be home.
She said she was going to see Grandma
Who lives by the river so wide
And I guess my mommy's feeling bad
And perhaps she won't be home tonight.
So I guess I'll go down and meet daddy
Perhaps he has stopped at the store
It's a great big store full of bottles
And I wish he wouldn't go there anymore.
So out in the night with the baby
Her little heart beating with pride
'Til her tired feet entered the gin palace
With music all radiant with light.
Oh, daddy she cried as she reached him
I think that the music's so sweet
But it's almost suppertime, daddy
Little blossom wants something to eat.
A moment his blurred eyes gazed wildly
Down into her face sweet and fair
And as the demon possessed him
He grasped at the back of a chair.
A moment, a second was over
He lifted her fair golden head
A moment the baby's left trembled
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
Well, Eve deceived old Adam
Delilah lied to Samson
And Jezabele she played it well
So Ahab paid the ranson
You're standing there a-smilin'
Yeah, as lovely as can be
So, come over here and help me baby
Let's make history.
No, don't hand me that one red apple
'Cause I'm a-gonna shake the tree
And you don't have to cut my hair
To let me know I'm weak
So get your arms around me
I'm as happy as I can be
Come over here and help me baby
Let's make history.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, a hundred years from now
They'll tell of how you done me
But it won't matter then
I won't need their sympathy
You're love is gonna be worth it
With all of my misery
So come over here and help me baby
Let's make history.
No, don't hand me that one red apple
'Cause I'm a-gonna shake the tree
And you don't have to cut my hair
To let me know I'm weak
So get your arms around me
I'm as happy as I can be
Come over here and help me baby
Let's make history.
Come over here and help me baby
I know why you're lonely and I know why you're blue
You're lonesome to see him and you long to see her too
We're not in love with each other we're in love with our best friends
So let's invite them over again
We talk it over and over and we know it's not right
We should stay away forever but we're lonesome each night
Yes we stay away for awhile but we know in the end
We'll invite them over again
Well, it's true that we just can't live together
For your hungers and my heart don't agree
So let's celebrate our party with a party
Let's get together before we go our seperate ways.
Let's get together just one time, once again
To cover up the beginning of the end
And though we both have agreed to disagree
Let's get together one more time then we'll be free.
--- Instrumental ---
I'll pick you up same place, same time as always
Don't be late for this is out last date
We'll have tonight to remember yesterday
Let's get together before we go our seperate ways.
Let's get together just one time, once again
To cover up the beginning of the end
And though we both have agreed to disagree
Let's get together one more time then we'll be free.
You say that you want me
Yes, I really want you
Well, how much do you want me?
Well, I want you as much as a child wants it's mother
Oh, that's how much I want you
And you say that you need me
Yes, I really need you
Well, how much do you need me?
I'll tell you how much can a man need a woman?
Well, that's how much I need you
Then what will you give me?
What will I give you?
Yes, what will you give me?
A garden of love that will live on forever
Oh, that's what I will give you
Then let's build a world together
One world, safe, together
And no matter what happens
I'll love you forever
And I'll give you love
And I'll give you love
Let's all go down to the river there's a man who's walking on the water
Come along with me I want to see this man walking on the water
Well he can raise the dead from the grave change the water and turn it into wine
And he can make the lame walk he can make the dumb talk
And open up the eyes of the blind
Oh let's all go down...
[ guitar ]
Jesus is the man at the river and he's washing people's sins away
He can save the soul if you give him control be ready for that judgement day
Let's all go down...
Oh let's all go down...
Seems like everyday your love for me is changin'
Either stay with me or leave me here behind
For one day it storms the next day it's fair weather
Make up your mind, let it rain or let it shine.
I want your love but I would rather lose you
Than to keep on having you just pass the time
Set me free or promiss me your love forever
Make up your mind, let it rain or let it shine.
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I want your love but I would rather lose you
Than to keep on having you just pass the time
Set me free or promiss me your love forever
Make up your mind, let it rain or let it shine.
GJ sings:
It was so good when he loved you
I could tell by the sunshine on your face
I know he bought you pretty things
I know he made your world a happy place
T.W. sings:
And I remember when she loved you
And in those days you had someone to care
And through your long and lonely nights
When you needed someone, she was there
GJ sings:
Ah, but lately you're not smiling
And I don't see that sunshine like before
I know you've tried to make it work
But I don't think he loves you any more
TW sings:
And I know she must have hurt you
'Cause I've seen the tears, you try so hard to hide
But if we had each other
It might just stop this hurt we have inside
Both:
Change to me and keep the change
And I won't do you like he did
And I won't hurt you, like she did
Both:
Change to me and keep the change
And we'll never need another
Once we have each other
Both:
The man who ran the motel
Said we couldn't spend the night there anymore
That it'd take a week to clean the room twenty-three
And put new carpet on the floor.
That we harmed his reputation
And what about the shame and disgrace
But we just never learned to love
Without leaving love all over the place.
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The lady asked the rooming house
Served our eviction notice yesterday
While we were pickin' up our cloths
She started screaming somebody's gonna pay.
She said it takes a dozen carpenters
To fix the broken bed and drapes
But we just never learned to love
With out leavin' love all over ther place.
Loving always came to us easy
I know it always will
We don' need nobody to roll us down the other side
When we're over the hill.
The mourners formed a single line
As they filled by to pay their last respect
And they couldn't help but wonder how
Two lovers could break each others neck.
And they wondered why the undertakers
Couldn't take the smiles from off their face
Then a preacher said Dearly beloved
Why that sweet couple they just never learned to love
Without leavin' love all over the place.
No, we never learned to love
See the girl at the table sipping on wine
Would you believe that once she was mine
Oh Lord how she loved me and never complained
While doing without for my foolish dream.
She found some rainbows I couldn't see
While she learn to do without so many things
She's slowly learning to do without me.
She's learning the ways talk of wild side of life
Some stranger would hold her for the first time tonight
While she learn to do without so many things
Now she's slowly learning to do without me.
--- Instrumental ---
She did without diamonds on her wedding band
But she could not do without the love of her man
While she learn to do without so many things
She's slowly learning to do without me.
While she learn to do without so many things
Oh, I guess I should go while the going is good
And my legs are still able to stand
But your lovely smile froze my feet to the floor
And I'll be late getting home once again.
When I'm with you I lose all control
Like a slave waiting for your command
Oh, you are temptation in it's strangest form
And I'll be late getting home once again.
A womans eye view can take a man like me
And turn his resistance down low
Not only my heaven but you are my sin
And I'll be late getting home once again.
--- Instrumental ---
A woman like you can take a man like me
Yes, and turn his resistance down low
At home is my heaven but you are my sin
And I'll be late getting home once again.
Touch me
I want you to be the first the last the only one to touch 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 here 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
And if I know that you've touched me then I can sleep in peace
I want you to be the last one to touch me
And when the night has ended and time will be no more
They say that we shall meet again upon the golden shore
And so when I awaken from my eternal sleep
I want you to be the last one to touch me
Whenever I chance to meet
Some old friend who's on the street
They wonder how does a man
Get to be this way
I've always got a smiling face
Anytime and any place
Everytime they ask me why
I just smile and say
Chorus:
You've got to
Kiss an angel good morning
And let her know you think about her
When you're gone
Kiss an angel good morning
And love her like the devil
When you get back home
Well people may try to guess
The secret of happiness
But some of them never learn
It's a simple thing
The secret I'm a-speaking of
Well, it's a woman and a man in love
And the answer is in this song
That I always sing
You've got to
Kiss an angel good morning
And let her know you think about her
When you're gone
Kiss an angel good morning
And love her like the devil
When you get back home
Kiss an angel good morning
And let her know you think about her
When you're gone
Kiss an angel good morning
And love her like the devil
When you get back home
I gave her that diamond she dreamed of,
And I bought her a home with a view;
I took her to the ends of the rainbow,
But all I left her was blue.
Seems I never had time to love her,
Now it seems time just stands still;
I thought I was king of the mountain,
But I was only a fool on the hill.
Chorus:
Now I'm here alone, after leavin' her lonely,
Lord, I'm livin' with the memory I know I can't kill;
I thought I was king of the mountain,
But I was only a fool on the hill.
Chorus:
Now I'm here alone, after leavin' her lonely,
Lord, I'm livin' with the memory I know I can't kill;
I thought I was king of the mountain,
But I was only a fool on the hill.
I thought I was king of the mountain,
I love you. I hate you. Forget you. But I'm afraid to.
You loved me, or did you? I'll never be sure.
But one thing's for certain in spite of this hurtin' forever I'm hopelessly yours.
From laughing to crying from living to dying.
From Heaven to heartaches I know I can't cure.
But one thing's for certain in spite of this hurtin' forever I'm hopelessly yours.
I cry on the slightest of motions cuz I'm just going through these emotions.
Like the weather your heart changes with each season
Spring time, summer, fall and winter too
Though I know I'll never understand the reason
I'll still wonder why each season changes you.
It was spring time when you said that you were sorry
And our love grew warmer with the summer sun
And in the fall I seem to see your love was changing
Broke my heart to see what the weather time had done.
--- Instrumental ---
Like the weather your heart changes with each season
Spring time, summer, fall and winter too
Though I know I'll never understand the reason
I've had my problems with runnin' 'round
But now I want to settle down
There nothin' I won't do to be with you
I'm gonna start this very day
Yes, I'm gonna change my way
There nothin' I won't do 'cause I love you.
I did agree to set you free
On you I have no claim
But now I see you're for me
Won't you please take back my name.
I'm gonna start this very day
Yes, I'm gonna change my way
There's nothing I won't do 'cause I love you.
--- Instrumental ---
I did agree to set you free
On you I have no claim
But now I see you're for me
Won't you please take back my name.
I'm gonna start this very day
Yes, I'm gonna change my way
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
For we got love and happiness people envy us you see
For we found heaven right here on earth at at 4-0-33
Yes we found what most people are looking for
And it's not a lotta money to spend on a 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
The 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
And 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
And our love's on the day you can see many people drive by
For look at the house they think they fell from the sky
They say that 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
The four thousandth block...
Oh all around the house you can see little children play...
We're not gonna sale our happy little house at 4-0-33
There's teddy bears and high school rings
and old photographs that mamas bring
Of daddies with their young boy, playing ball.
There's combat boots,he used to wear,
When he was sent over there.
And there's 50,000 names, carved in the wall
There's cigarettes, and cans of beer
and notes that say I miss you dear
and children who don't say anything at all.
There's purple hearts and packs of gum
fatherless daughters and fatherless sons
and there's 50,000 names carved in the wall
They come from all across this land
In pickup trucks and mini vans
Searching for a boy from long ago
They scan the wall and find his name
The teardrops fall like pouring rain
and silently they leave a gift and go
There's Stars of David and rosary beads
and crucifixion figurines
and flowers of all colors large and small
There's a Boy Scout badge and a merit pin
Little American flags waving in the wind
No, she not gone forever
She's just playing one of her games
And tonight when I get home
Everything will be the same.
'Cause when I woke up this morning
Yes, I found her goodbye note
It just a game she's plays
It just a goodbye joke.
She's just goin' downtown shopping
She'll bring me back some sporty clothes
'Cause I'm always on her mind
No matter where she plans to go.
If I thought she was gone forever
Lord, I'd find me a hangin' rope
That's why I'm drifting now
It's just a goodbye joke.
Ain't it funny the sense of humor
A woman can have sometimes
Especially that lovely woman of mine.
Hey, bartender won't you bring me a drink
'Cause I still like ???
On the words she wrote
Away in a manger no crib for a bed
That's the song my little three year old sang as I kissed her forehead
Then very sincere and to my surprise
A few small tears filled up in her eyes.
And then she said Daddy, where did baby Jesus lay
And I said Honey, little Jesus had to sleep on the hay
Then in her prayers that night I heard her softly say
Jesus, I'll take care of you, come live with me today.
My little girl said Daddy, take my money and buy a little bed
And put a blanket on Him and kiss His little head
You know baby Jesus need a place where He can stay all night
And you can let Him have my room Daddy, that'll be alright.
Well, she drifted off to sleep with a smile on her face
Just for certain that she'd solved the baby Jesus case
No one else could help Him on that cold, dark night
But now my little daughter had made everything alright.
Away in a manger, now He has a bed
Where the little Lord Jesus can lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky look down where he lay
Now the little Lord Jesus don't have to sleep on the hay.
(Away in the manger no crib for a bed
There's a picture that I carry,
One we made some time ago
If they ask who's in the picture with me,
I say just a girl, I used to know.
Just a girl, I used to go around with
Just a friend, from long ago,
I don't tell them how lost I am without her
I say she's just a girl, I used to know.
I say, she's just another girl now
Just a flame, that's lost it's glow
And I say, her name has slipped my mind now,
And she's just a girl, I used to know.
Just a girl, I used to spend some time with
Just a friend, from long ago,
I don't talk about the nights I cry about her
I say she's just a girl, I used to know.
Tonight I'm all alone and broken hearted
A love we knew I never shall forget
And tell myself that lonely night we parted
I got a lifetime to regret.
They tell me you are happy with another
And I wonder if my memory lingers yet
The things I said the night we said goodbye, dear
Oh, I got a lifetime to regret.
--- Instrumental ---
If we could just erase the mistakes we made, dear
I'm sure we could find happy moments yet
But we can't change the past and I'm afraid, dear
That I got a lifetime to regret.
I know down in my heart that I'm forgivin'
'Cause I'm just like the fish caught in a net
I know true love is what mad my life worth livin'
I was thrilled to death the day that Babe Ruth signed my baseball bat
I always remember that, the greatest one of all
When I was out in Hollywood John Wayne tipped his cowboy hat
And when I got his autograph I felt ten feet tall.
I met the great Hank Williams one night backstage at the Opy House
He look down and grinned when I said, "I'm your biggest fan."
And I was there the day when J.F.K. rode into Dallas
I walked up to the limosine and shook his mighty hand.
I've met the famous and I've met the best
But there one man I've never met that outshines all the rest
And He's one man I always wanted to meet
He is the King of Kings and He's the Prince of Peace.
If I ever get the chance I'll fall down at His feet
He's one man I always wanted to meet.
I want a new baby for Christmas
The one with long pretty hair
I can send her kisses
And I know I'll never miss her
Because she will aklways be there.
Now I don't want this old baby for Christmas
So Santa you know she's not true
She kissed me on a hay ride
And took me on a sleigh ride
The turned my white Christmas blue.
The people are happy at Christmas time
The children they're jumpin' all around
And I don't wan t to be left out of all the fun
So Santa don't you let me down.
I want a new baby for Christmas
So don't you bring me one that's untrue
You kissed me on a hay ride
And took me on a sleigh ride
And turned my white Christmas blue.
--- Instrumental ---
I want a new baby for Christmas
The one with long pretty hair
Then I can send her kisses
And I know I'll never miss her
Because she will always be there.
I don't want this old baby for Christmas
Now, Santa you know she's not true
'Cause she kissed me on a hay ride
And took me on a sleigh ride
Then turned my white Christmas to blue.
Yes, the people are happy at Christmas time
The children they're jumpin' all around
And I don't wan t to be left out of all the fun
So Santa don't you let me down.
I want a new baby for Christmas
Now don't you bring me one that's untrue
She'll kissed me on a hay ride
And took me on a sleigh ride
G C G
Imagine a world where no music was playing
G D
then think of a church where nobody's praying
G G7 C G
if you've ever looked up at a sky with no blue
G D G
then you've seen a picture of me without you
C G
Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing
G D
or stood by a river where nothing was flowing
G G7 C G
if you've seen a red rose unkissed by the dew
G D G G7
then you've seen a picture of me without you
C G
Can you picture Heaven with no angels singing
G D
or a quiet Sunday morning with no church bells ringing
G G7 C G
if you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
G D G
then you've seen a picture of me without you
G D C G
G C D D7
For thirty some odd years he faced a grinder in the city,
G C D D7
hustlin' day in day out just tryin' to survive,
he bought his wife the finer things,and sent his kids to collage,
C Am D
that always took what little bit he tried to put aside,
G C D D7
But thru it all he had one thing that seemed to keep him going,
G C D D7
a dream that someday he could leave this city life behind,
I watched his hair turn thin and gray, but his dream never faded,
C D G
he told me all about it at least a thousand times.
(chorus)
G G7 C
He always wanted, a place out in the country,
G G7 Am D
where the birds sing, in the morning,and the grass is emerald green,
a place where, he could feel the mornin' sunshine,
G D G
and sit out in the evenin', where the air is, fresh and clean.
It took lots of overtime to keep his wife up with the jonses,
and more to get his son out of his run-ins with the law,
the more it took the more he gave, never once complaining,
I don't know how he ever stood the pressure of it all.
I never thought he'd make it, but he finally left the city,
and now he's got that special little place to call his own,
today I took a ride out in the country just to see him,
it wasn't hard to find because his name was on the stone.
(I think you know a real close friend of mine)
The girl that you described sounds so familiar
The one you say you've loved for quite some time
Are you sure there's no mistake for I have a feeling
That your real love's a real close friend of mine
Well I am glad we've had this little talk together
For at last I began to see the light
I've been spending many lonely nights here lately
All because of that real close friend of mine
(I think you know a real close friend of mine)
Well I'll bet she says each day her love grows stronger
And if you left she'd surely lose her mind
And if she ever makes you feel unwanted
Then I think you know a real close friend of mine
Yes I am glad we've had this little talk together...
(It was only a rose from the bride's bouquet.) I went to a wedding one bright summer day The bride was a beauty and the people were gay Alone in a corner I stood till the end For the girl was my sweetheart and the boy my best friend. When the service was over there beside the church door I picked up a rose that fell on the floor Alone and neglected as I was that day Was my sweet little rose from the bride's bouquet. It was only a rose from the bride's bouquet Once filled with loves perfume now faded and grey Like the love that she gave me it faded away This sweet little rose from the bride's bouquet. Each petal reminds me of a moment of bliss A sweet little love word and a lingering kiss I waited in teardrops then hide it away My sweet little rose from the bride's bouquet...
A thousand arms to hold you tight
Five hundreds hours to love you right.
Darling, each and every day I've known you
I fall in love with you a little more
More than just my arms and hours can show you
Maybe that's why I keep wishin' for.
A thousand arms to hold you tight
Five hundreds hours to love you right
A thousand arms to never let you go
Five hundred hours to always love you so.
It seems I just can't do enough things for you
To ever pay you back for lovin' me
I idolize and worship and adore you
Still if I had one wish that wish would be.
A thousand arms to hold you tight
Five hundreds hours to love you right
A thousand arms to never let you go
Five hundred hours to always love you so.
A thousand arms to hold you tight
Five hundreds hours to love you right
A thousand arms to never let you go
Oh lend me a hand please Lord and guide me
And help lead me down the road that is right
Oh carry me through these hours of darkness
And show me the path the shining light
I'm a wandering soul I'm lost from my Saviour
A sheep that has strayed so far from the fold
Just tarrying along in the clutch of old Satan
But I'm hoping someday you'll save my soul
Dear Lord please forgive the grief I have caused you
The thoughts of my sins that tortured my soul
Oh help me to know the joy of salvation
Help cleanse my life through and make me whole
Bisal makes a good burger
Campbell makes a great soup
Jack Danials make a fine boubon
And Miller's makes a good brew
John Deere thay make tractors
Black and Decker makes a good tool
But the only thing I ever make in my life
Is a whole lot of trouble for you, uhh.
A whole lot of trouble for you
Hey, a whole lot of trouble for you
The only thing I make in my life
Is a whole lot of trouble for you.
Colgate makes a great toothpaste
Breechnut makes a fine cereal
Johnson and Johbnson makes bandaides
And Elmers makes a good glue
Coke makes a good cola
And grandpa mountain dew
But the only thing I ever make in my life
Is a whole lot of trouble for you, uhh.
I said, a whole lot of trouble for you
Hey, a whole lot of trouble for you
The only thing I make in my life
Is a whole lot of trouble for you.
--- Instrumental ---
The Colonel makes a good chicken
Mason makes a fine jar
Alka Seltzer makes a lot of bubbles
And Cadilac makes a good car
Hershey makes a good candy
Florshine makes a good shoe
But the only thing I ever make in my life
Is a whole lot of trouble for you, uhh.
A whole lot of trouble for you
Hey, a whole lot of trouble for you
The only thing I make in my life
Is a whole lot of trouble for you.
The only thing I ever make in my life
In the papers I saw you this morning
You were lovely, dressed in your wedding gown
And it said you would marry a stranger to me
That had drifted into our old home town
Accident'ly, you met him one ev'ning
And you say it was love at first sight
Accident'ly on purpose you're marryin'
Accident'ly on purpose, for spite
For you say that you saw me out painting the town
That I was just a fool with the heart of a clown
Accident'ly, you were mistaken that night
Accident'ly on purpose, for spite
Yes, you say that you saw me out painting the town
That I was just a fool with the heart of a clown
Accident'ly, you were mistaken that night
They're gonna put me in the movies
They're gonna make a big star out of me
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
All I got to do is act naturally.
I bet you I'm a gonna be a big star
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
I can play the part so well.
I hope you come and see me in the movie
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that's ever hit the big time
All I got to do is act naturally.
--- Instrumental ---
I hope you come and see me in the movie
And bending down upon my bended knee
I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsing
All I have to do is act naturally.
Well, I bet you I'm a gonna be a big star
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
I can play the part so well.
I hope you come and see me in the movie
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that's ever hit the big time
All I got to do is act naturally.
(Funny what a fool will do)
Here am I without your love again
Oh how many times have you walked out and walked back in
And I cry just like a baby after you
Oh oh it's funny what a fool will do
Here am I with empty arms again
Counting all the times that you walked out and walked back in
Still my heart goes right on wanting you
Oh oh it's funny what a fool will do
Well you can find me servin' drinks inside a honky tonk
And I'll even play the jukebox on your dime
And sometimes I will dance with you to your favorite song
Yeah but she'll be mine after closin' time
She will smile at all the men and shake her pretty hips
And you can yell and say she look so fine
But I'm not looking for a man I'm looking for their tips
And then she'll be mine after closin' time
When they turn the lights out that's when I'll turn him on
Oh she can serve me love much better than wine
So when they close the doors I guess who takes me home
And she'll be mine after closin' time
[ guitar ]
Tomorrow night I'll still be there inside the honky tonk
And I'll still play the jukebox on your dime
Yeah as long as you keep buyin' drinks she'll smile and lead you on
But she'll be mine after closin' time
When they turn the lights out...
Ain't love been good to us, ain't it been good
It's given us happiness and we're knockin' on wood
We're livin' in sunshine like we knew that we could
Ain't love been wonderful, oh, ain't it been good.
We walk through life side by side
We found the door to happiness open wide
And folks who gather now right where we stand
And love's been heaven here on earth in every ways.
The world is troubled in many ways
It seems the problem always are here to stay
But we'll keep holdin' on till the very end
And we'll get by no matter what shape the world is in.
Ain't love been good to us, ain't it been good
It's given us happiness and we're knockin' on wood
We're livin' in sunshine like we knew that we could
Well ever since the day that you left me I been whinin' like a little lost pup
The sun went down when you left town and you ain't a gonna come back up
A walkin' in a wearin' out leather a scuffin' up the hardwood floor
Starin' at the phone since you've been gone and listenin' for the knock on the door
There ain't nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
And they wouldn't shake if it wasn't for the breeze
There ain't nothin' happenin' with the birds and the bees
There ain't nothin' shakin' but the leaves
Hurt keeps a lookin' through my window the heartaches are laughin' in the hall
And I've got the news that old man blues is a seepin' through the cracks in the wall
The end is a waitin' round the corner and hope is just about gone
If you only knew how I needed you well then you'd come a running back home
Oh well there ain't nothin' shakin'...
Well there ain't nothin' shakin'...
I don't want to be the one that make you lonely
I don't want to be the one that make you cry
I just want to take you in my arms and hold you
And keep you there until the day I die.
I don't want to be the reason you're unhappy
I don't want to be the one that makes you blue
I just want to take you in my heart for always
And love you dear that's all I want to do.
I don't want to be the best man at your weddin'
Unless I can be the one that says I do
For I want to show you just how much I love you
'Cause that's the only thing I want to do.
--- Instrumental ---
I don't never want to be the one to hurts you
I don't want to be the one that does you wrong
I just want to be the one that's always near you
The one that never leaves you all alone.
I don't want to sit with you out in the moonlight
And tell you lies like all the others do
I just want to take you in my heart for always
And love you dear that's all I want to do
I don't want to be the best man at your weddin'
Unless I can be the one that says I do
For I want to show you just how much I love you
How do you teach a heart not to cry
When it sees that old love walkin' by
How do you make a heart obey commands
'Cause I'm afraid my heart is almost out of hand.
Almost out of hand I do believe
I'm afraid my foolish heart, it don't agree
Any fool I know should understand
But I'm afraid my heart is almost out of hand.
--- Instrumental ---
Almost out of hand I do believe
I'm afraid my foolish heart, it don't agree
I must try to make it understand
But I'm afraid my heart is almost out of hand.
Well I have lived a lot and done my part of running round
And never did I think I’d let a sweet love get me down
But now I see how wrong I was, you’re part of every plan
Perhaps I’ll pay but come what may my heart’s at your command
Oh, this aching breaking heart of mine is crazy over you
And I’m afraid to let you know I love you like I do
For if you knew how much I care I know what you would do
You’d drop me like the others and go find somebody new
Last night I saw you darling in the arms of someone new
And I know that you don’t love him, you just want to make me blue
I guess you think that hurting me will make me love you more
But someday from you darling this old heart will lock its door
Oh, this aching breaking heart of mine is crazy over you
And I’m afraid to let you know I love you like I do
For if you knew how much I care I know what you would do
It's so good to hear the word congratulations
It's so good to know at last, respect is mine
But as I stand here in the midst of all the conflict
There's a lovely face that's smiling, on my mind.
All the praises should be given to my woman
She's the one who helped me up when I was down, all the way
All the praises should be given to my woman
She's the one who made me what I am today.
--- Instrumental ---
All the praises should be given to my woman
She's the one who helped me up when I was down. all the way
All the praises should be given to my woman
She's the one who made me what I am today.
Last night all alone in a barroom I met a girl with a drink in her hand
She had ruby red lips and coal black hair and eyes that would tempt any man
Then she came and sat down at my table and as she placed her soft hands in mine
I found myself wanting to kiss her for temptation was flowing like wine
And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside
Then we danced and she whispered I need you
Take me away from here and be my man
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it the reflection of my wedding band
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on
Well I plopped down in my easy chair and turned on Channel Two
A bad gun slinger called Salty Sam was a chasin' poor Sweet Sue
He trapped her in the old sawmill and he said with an evil laugh
If you don't gimme the deed to your ranch I'll saw you all in half
And then he grabbed her (and then) he tied her up (and then)
He turned on the buzz saw (and then and then)
Eh eh and then along came Jones tall thin Jones
Slow walking Jones (deep voice) slow talking Jones along came long lean lanky Jones
Well commercial came on so I got up to get myself a snack
You should have seen what was going on by the time I got back
Down in the old abandoned mine sweet Sue was a havin' fits
That villain said gimme the deed to your ranch or I'll blow you all to bits
And then he grabbed her (and then) he tied her up (and then)
He lit the fuse to the dynamite (and then and then)
Eh eh and then along came Jones...
[ sax ]
Well I got so bugged I turned it off and turned on another show
But there was the same old shoot-em up and the same old rodeo
Salty Sam was a tryin' to stuff Sweet Sue in a burlap sack
He said if you don't give me the deed to your ranch
I'm gonna throw you on the railroad track
And then he grabbed her (and then) he tied her up (and then)
Did I wake up this mornin' thinkin' of you
Am I losin' your memory or mine?
Do I remember makin' coffee for two
Am I losin' your memory or mine?
I know that you're gone and I'm almost alone
We're just about over it this time
Hon. am I losing your memory or mine?
I've misplaced my favorite picture of you
Am I losing your memory or mine?
Was it accidental or did I really want to
Am I losing your memory or mine?
I don't know myself but memory is late
For they both had a long uphill climb
Oh, am I losing your memory or mine?
Am I comin' or going, am I doin' all right
Am I gainin' or fallin' behind
I'm beginnin' to wonder if I ever loved you
And am I losing your memory or mine?
I'll get over you, oh, but I really don't want to
Any old time you want to come back home
Drop me a line I'm lonesome since you're gone
I had my chance I played the game unfair
But when you left me sweetheart
I never thought I'd really care.
Now that you're gone I don't know what to do
Won't you please come back I'm still in love with you
You'll find me here like the day you left me alone
Any old time you want to come back home.
--- Instrumental ---
You'll find me here like the day you left me alone
We don't need no great big house on a hill top
Just a share croppers shack by a railroad track
And a well in the back will do
Though few may find this kind of love
Was built for one another
And we're so lucky we're among the few.
And if we had three wishes wonder what we'd wish for
We'll walk through this world together hand in hand our whole life through
We found peace of mind so many tried so hard to find another
And we're so lucky we're among the few.
--- Instrumental ---
We'll go far though we may not own a car
And we might look for it and right next door
To our neighbors that might own two
We'll walk with those who love like us and though there won't be many
We're so lucky we're among the few.
And if we had three wishes wonder what we'd wish for
We'll walk through this world together hand in hand our whole life through
We found peace of mind so many tried so hard to find another
And we're so lucky we're amoung the few.
Just follow the stairway to this lonely world of mine
You'll find me waiting here in Apartment No 9
Not so very long ago you walked away from me
And after all the plans we made you decided to be free
Loneliness surrounds me without your arms around me
And the sun will never shine in Apartment No 9
[ piano - steel ]
I'll keep waitin' in this lonely room just in case you'd change your mind
You'll find me waiting here in Apartment No 9
Loneliness surrounds me...
Well, I couldn't help but overhear you talkin' to Mary Lou
And when she shot you down I knew that something was wrong with you
You're leaving Mississippi and your fast talking just won't go
If you wanna win her love you gotta take it nice and slow.
You gotta say yes ma'am, no ma'am, treat her like a lady
And open up the door for her take a little time
Well, get to know her better before you can try to hold her near
Be polite, ask her just right, if you want to get lucky on a Saturday night
'Cause that's the thing to do, around here.
--- Instrumental ---
Now I hate to tell you buddy but you're going about this all wrong
Go trade your suit to jeans and boots and put an old Stettson on
Give a little wink and a smile when you tip your hat
And you're only a few steps away from a girl like that.
You gotta say yes ma'am, no ma'am, treat her like a lady
And open up the door for her take a little time
Well, get to know her better before you can try to hold her near
Be polite, ask her just right, if you want to get lucky on a Saturday night
'Cause that's the thing to do, around here.
--- Instrumental ---
Now if I was up in New York city
I hope you do the same for me
So listen up friend I'll tell you again
You're down here where we say.
Yes ma'am, no ma'am, treat her like a lady
And open up the door for her take a little time
Well, get to know her better before you can try to hold her near
Be polite, ask her just right, if you want to get lucky on a Saturday night
'Cause that's the thing to do, around here...
As of now I'm starting my life over
You're gonna see a great change in me
Those dark clouds overhead are hangin' by a thread
And soon they'll break and fall, just wait and see.
As of now I'm looking for a new love
One I can always depend upon
Remember what I say I'll have a better day
Like the ones I had before you came along.
As of now I'm gaining back my pride
Soon I'll have a new love by my side
One I can rely on to be true
And hope he don't turn out to be like you...
--- Instrumental ---
As of now I'm gonna be a new girl
You'll see a change in me ole lover boy
And you won't know me then you'll just remember when
You used me in a game just like a toy.
As of now I'm stopping all my weepin'
I'm tired of feelin' sorry for myself
It's time I had some fun, it's over and it's done
Now I'll go celebrate because you left.
As of now I'm gaining back my pride
Soon I'll have a new love by my side
One I can rely on to be true
And hope he don't turn out to be like you.
The honey bees are gonna be hummin'
Guitar strings are gonna be strummin'
When I'm back in my baby's arms again
Happy wheels are gonna be turnin'
Flames of love are gonna be burnin'
When I'm back in my baby's arms again
(Chorus)
No more tears are gonna be fallin'
I done heard my true love callin'
Open arms are waitin' yonder 'round the bend
Rivers of honey are gonna be flowin'
Big sweet flowers are gonna be growin'
When I'm back in my baby's arms again
The voice of love is gonna be talkin'
Hand in hand we're gonna be walkin'
When I'm back in my baby's arms again
Big ol' swings are gonna be swingin'
Water springs are gonna be springin'
When I'm back in my baby's arms again
(Repeat Chorus)
Oh, honey
Will you be there in the courtyard for the joy
Will your honor be avenged with justice done
When they cover my head over for the joy
Will you hide your face in shame for what you've done?
You were alway wild and reckless, Barbara dear
But I worshiped you, my love was like a fire
And your wedding was the high spot of the whole year
But your marriage left so much to be desired.
Saying that you are were willing Barbara Joy
The face you're showing gives away your sin
All your hopes of money can't retore your pride
Maybe you were willin', don't let me die.
When the phone rang in the middle of the night
Your tender voice was shaking with alarm
So without a thought I hurried to your side
Always seeking to protect you from all harm.
You threw your arms around me, it was like a dream
And what we knew was bound to happen, did
Then the doorway framed your husband and I heard you scream
Unless you speak tomorrow I'll be dead.
Saying that you are were willing Barbara Joy
The face you're showing gives away your sin
All your hopes of money can't retore your pride
It's true some gray has touched the treasure
Of the golden hair that you once called my crown
And now when people ask what happened
He winks at younger girls and tell the town.
She's just an antique in my closet
Her hair is gray, she needs a rocking chair
She just an antiques in my closet
She's past her prime and I no longer care.
--- Instrumental ---
I gave my best years to my darlin'
And through the years I loved him more each day
But now my life has been forsaken
For through an open door I heard him say.
She's just an antique in my closet
Her hair is grey, she needs a rocking chair
She just an antiques in my closet
Well I'm just a bartender
And I don't like my work
But I don't mind the money at all
I've seen lots of sad faces
And lots of bad cases
Of folks with their backs to the wall
(chorus)
But I got four walls around me, to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel, to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away
(As first verse)
Well I can light up your smokes
I can laugh at your jokes
I can watch you fall down on your knees
I can close down this bar
Oh and gas up my car
And I can pack up and mail in my keys
But I need four walls around me
To hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel, to hold me tight
And keep me from slipping away
Now the smoke fills the air
Of this honky tonk bar
And I'm thinkin' bout where I'd rather be
But I burned all my bridges
And I sunk all my ships
And I'm standing at the edge of the sea
(Battle of love)
For over a year I've been in love with a girl so sweet
But the guy next door has declared a war and I won't retreat
He hays he could win that pretty girl love in a minute
But I'm gonna show that boy he's not a gonna win it
We're just beginning this mighty battle of love
(Battle of love)
He was once my friend through thick and thin but now I draw a line
For he wants to be my enemy and try to take what's mine
But I know his plans so I'll take my stand and defend her
He's gonna find that I'm not the kind to surrender
I'm out for winning this mighty battle of love
(Battle of love)
Now his money's dream and the limousine that he drives is new
I can only offer this heart of mine full of love that's true
I know I'm right and ready to fight for my true love
He's tellin' it all over town that he's got another new love
So I've got to win this mighty mighty battle of love
(Battle of love)
Now they say all's fair in love and war so may the best men win
And when they say I do I'll be glad to that to meet the best men then
If he wins her love how I ever learn to live without her
Cause here she is in my arms so why should I doubt her
If I'm really winning this mighty battle of love
I thought I had seen pretty girls in my time
But that was before I met you
I never saw one that I wanted for mine
But 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 wanted to ramble and always be free
But that was before I met you
I said that no woman could ever hold me
But that was before I met you.
They tell me I must reap just what I have sown
But darling I hope it's not true
For once I made plans about living alone
B- double E - double R - U - N
|G |G C |G |D |G |G C |G D |G |
Twenty-five minutes past quiting time
Seven of us crammed into that truck of mine
Payin' no attention to them highway signs
Ninety mile an hour toward the county line
C B Bb A
Quick sack, twelve pack, back again
G D G
Its a B - double E - double R - U - N
My buddies and their babies lettin' down their hair
As long as we're together it don't matter where
Ain't got a lot of money but we just don't care
Knowing that the fun is in the gettin' there
C B Bb A
Aztec, long necks, paycheck spent
G D G
Oh its a B - double E - double R - U - N
I can't stop thinkin' what the Hell they were drinkin'
When they made this county dry
I got a week long thirst and to make it worse
Lord its my turn to drive
|G |G C |G |D |G |G C |G D |G |G |
Oh laughin' and a braggin' and a carryin' on
We loaded up the wagons and we're headin' home
I guess half a dozen cases doesn't last that long
Come tomorrow morning it'll be all gone
C B Bb A
And its turn around, leave town, sounds again
G D G
Like a B - double E - double R - U - N
G D G
Like a B - double E - double R - U - N
|G |G C |G |D |G |G C |G D |G |G | repeat
Being together as two friends
This all our love has ever been
Now even our friendship has gone
When we're together we're all alone.
Being together to forget
The ones we loved before we met
But now their mem'ries linger on
When we're together we're all alone.
Being together all this time
With someone else on our mind
For them our love grew stronger as time went by
(Leona)
I know you've been down just as far as a good man can go.
And the hurtin's come easy but the healin's been slow.
But you're on your way to recovery and you're not alone.
'Cause Nancy sure loves you and she's gonna take care of ol' Jones.
Chorus: (Both)
So cry on my shoulder and let's both get over the bad.
Let's chalk it up to just one more bad memory we have.
Friendship's the one thing that keeps love from driving us mad.
So cry on my shoulder, we're the best friends that we ever had.
(George)
I heard you left Haggard, I knew by the words in his song.
And you're wondering if you're right sittin' at home all alone.
But I know you still love him 'cause you're always there when he calls.
And always remember that you're his favorite memory of all.
Chorus: (Both)
So cry on my shoulder and let's both get over the bad.
Let's chalk it up to just one more bad memory we have.
Friendship's the one thing that keeps love from driving us mad.
(Chorus)
Oh the ways of the world, and the wants of a woman
If I figured them all out 'twould take many years
I once had a sweetheart, the fairest of maidens
She outshined all others that I'd known by far
I had a friend, a big fella, named big Harlan Taylor
Harlan had a rubber-tired, new shiny car
(Repeat chorus)
By the wants of a woman she fell for big Harlan
I tried, but in vain, for to take my own life
Suddenly I had lost all my will to keep livin'
She lost her desire to become my young wife
(Repeat chorus)
I wanted revenge and waylaid for big Harlan
Then I started wondrin' what good would it do
If a rubber-tired, new shiny car's her ambition
Then she can just have it and big Harlan, too
(Repeat chorus)
Well, we left home free spirits, me and Billy Ray
He was a going to be going to be going and I was running away
Now we was broke before we got started and it got worse later on
I wrote home for money and Billy Ray wrote a song.
Now the people sure get picky when it comes to givin' a ride
It didn't take long us leavin' but I thought we'd never arrive
Now we get more rides than hitches as we hitch hiked along
I got sore feet and blisters and Billy Ray wrote a song.
Billy Ray wrote a song about everything we did
I was a-findin' fault he was findin' rhyms that fit?
Well, we did a lot of thinkin' most of my thoughts were wrong
I wanted to ride to Nashville but Billy Ray wrote a song.
Well, we got into Nashville tired, a-hungry and cold
If we'd had a dime between us we could a-called everybody we know
We found a bar still open a little band was pickin' away
And I set in to drinkin'. Billy Ray set in to play,
He was an overnight sensation I heard the radio say
Somehow they failed to mention the miles all along the way
Anyway that's how it happened, yeah, and it sure happened strong
They wrote about it happenin' Billy Ray wrote a song.
Billy Ray wrote a song about everything he knew
If I'd a known what I know now, well, I'd-a been writting too
Billy Ray sure had it made and I'm still taggin' along
When I was young and went to school they taught me how to write
To take the chalk and make a mark and hope it turns out right
Well that's the way it is with love and what you did to me
I wrote it so you'd know that I was yours eternally.
(Chorus)
But my tears have washed I love you from the blackboard of my heart
It's too late to clean the slate and make another start
I'm satisfied the way things are although we're far apart
My tears have washed I love you from the blackboard of my heart.
If you'd been true the way you should and not have gone astray
These tears would not have fallen down and washed the words away
No need to talk, 'cause if the chalk should write those words again
It will be for someone else not things that might have been.
(Chorus)
But my tears have washed I love you from the blackboard of my heart
It's too late to clean the slate and make another start
I'm satisfied the way things are although we're far apart
I keep bumpin' into trees
Eyes wide open I can't see (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love
I can't find my way downtown
Everything spins around and around (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love.
I was hooked right from the start
And it's tearing me apart
That little girl's got a bear hug on my heart
I stay worried all the time
I can't get it off my mind (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love.
(Mississippi downtown, Mississippi downtown.)
I'm as lost as I can be
Being in love is killin' me (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love.
I can't see across the street
To recognize the friends I meet (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love.
I was hooked right from the start
And it's tearing me apart
That little girl's got a bearhug on my heart
I stay worried all the time
I can't get it off my mind (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love.
(Mississippi downtown, Mississippi downtown.)
Well, I was a-hooked right from the start
And it's tearing me apart
That little girl's got a bearhug on my heart
I stay worried all the time
I can't get it off my mind (mississippi downtown)
We're in the blindfold of love.
(Mississippi downtown.)
We're in the blindfold of love.
My friend, is the going rough with troubled seas around
To angry when you set your soul and dark clouds on you frown
Have you ever looked for bread and only found a stone
But it's because you're paddeling your boat of life alone.
--- Instrumental ---
Is the raft you once had charted now both blurred and marred
Is you soul and body weary, the task of rowin' hard
Have you ever looked for joy and disappointment known
But it's bacause you're paddeling your boat of life alone.
--- Instrumental ---
My friend there is one who knows your every fault and sin
And he knows your trouble and your whole dear life of sin
So why not call on Jesus, He'll help you safely on
Well, here we are again, tonight, alone, just us two
Where lights are dim and true is comin' through
There's no one else in this old world as far as we're concerned
We built us a fire so let it burn.
When you look at me like you do right now, I go to pieces
'Cause I know what's on your mind, it's just me
You've got that love me look in your eyes like you've had so many times, and how
Loving you could never be better than it is right now.
Tomorrow night we'll meet again and once more fan the flame
'Cause loving you the way I do, stays the same
This love of ours is just as strong as any vow could be
And love could never be better for you and me.
When you look at me like you do right now, I go to pieces
'Cause I know what's on your mind, it's just me
You've got that love me look in your eyes like you've had so many times, and how
Loving you could never be better than it is right now.
Baby wants me to go cold turkey, bone dry
No Jack Daniels, no Jim Beam whiskey, bone dry
No stoppin' after work for a beer with the guys
Nothin' in the mornin' to open my eyes
It's hard comin' down from a permanent high, bone dry
I got my doubts if I can make it, a bone dry
It's a crazy world I don't know if I can take it, a bone dry
It's only been an hour, I'm startin' to shake
Sixty more minutes and I know I'll break
How much more of this hell can I take? Bone dry
Well, bone dry, boy, am I dry as a bone?
How'd I ever say I'd ever leave it alone?
Break down, shake down layin' in bed
Covers are soaked and I'm damn near dead and I'm bone dry
Baby took a look at her cold turkey, bone dry
I tried to smile but my mouth wasn't working I was bone dry
This is one promise that I'm gonna keep
Unless I get lucky and die in my sleep
One way or the other I'm gonna be bone dry
Well, bone dry, boy, am I dry as a bone?
How'd I ever say I'd ever leave it alone?
Break down, shake down layin' in bed
Covers are soaked and I'm damn near dead
He was just a lad, not to old
Always lived in Mexico
And every day in the hot sunshine
He would dance and sing just to pass the time.
Dancin', prancin' up the street
Not even takin' time to eat
This little boy with the great big feet
Doing the boogie with the Mexican beat.
Seniorita, I ask you please
Do not sit down on my knees
I don't like for you to tease
Love me a little but a-please don't squeeze.
--- Instrumental ---
The girls they never get a chance
'Cause he's not a-lookin' for romance
He gives them not one single glance
'Cause all he like is to do his dance.
How the girls would like to meet
This little boy with the great big feet
They think that he's so doggone sweet
A doin' the boogie with the Mexican beat.
Seniorita, I ask you please
Do not sit down on my knees
I don't like for you to tease
Love me a little but a-please don't squeeze.
--- Instrumental ---
Then one day he went to Rome
Across the border into San Antoine
The girls there wouldn't leave him alone
When he did the boogie like he did at home.
Now this little boy I want you to know
Becaue he's always on the go
He don't ask anyone to form or go
A doin' the boogie in a-Mexico.
Seniorita, I ask you please
Do not sit down on my knees
I don't like for you to tease
Her fingers feel so gentle with her hand in mine
Her hair feels like silk on my arm
Her lips tell me so tenderly she's mine alone
Until we part tonight and she goes home.
Barrowed angels, belong to someone else
I love my borrowed angel, I just can't help myself
That ring upon her finger don't belong to me
But she loves me and I know she'll save
Some borrowed time for me.
--- Instrumental ---
I wish that I could have her more than just tonight
We can't go on like this, it isn't right
When that lonesome feelin' comes a-knockin' on my door
I'll call my borrowed angel to ease the pain once more.
Barrowed angels, belong to someone else
I love my borrowed angel, I just can't help myself
That ring upon her finger don't belong to me
But she loves me and I know she'll save
(The bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side)
When I awke this a morning the rain was a pouring down
I was gonna wed the little river girl just over the bridge across town
Now I'm a runnin' up and down the river and my nerves are drivin' me wild
Because the bridge washed out I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
Rain oh rain stop a fallin' dark clouds hurry from the sky
The preacher and my bride is a waitin' and the weddin' bells are starting to chime
I can't kiss and hold her and it's driving me out of my mind
The bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
[ guitar ]
Now I got one foot in the water the other foot solid on the ground
When I try to swim that ragin' ol' river I know if I try I'd drown
There's not a boat around me they walked on out with the tide
And the bridge washed out and I can't swim and my baby's on the other side
Rain oh rain stop a fallin'...
Bartender,come over here.
I want to buy the next round of beer.
Boys,name your poison,don't nobody pass-
We're all brothers of a bottle an' glass.
The happiest moment,that I've ever known.
Was the day,that she told me,she would be my own.
But the bluest moment,that ever could be.
When she said,she loved someone much better,than me.
Bartender.....
Well,I once had a buddy,as fine as could be.
We trusted each other completely,you see.
Well,then I betrayed him,just like any wretch
No one,but a woman could make you do that.
Bartender.....
When God made man,I guess this made him sad.
For now they're all good and none are all bad.
Then he made woman to cheat and deceive.
There's been hell ever since,the snake tempted Eve.
We stood there in the courthouse room
So close yet far apart,
You had brought your lawyer
And I'd brought a broken heart,
The judge pronounced the words
The way you wanted him to do,
And changed your name from Brown to Jones,
And mine from Brown to blue.
I couldn't keep my tears from falling,
On the courtroom floor,
By law, they took away my rights,
To love you anymore,
My world just seemed to stop,
While I stood there so close to you,
They changed your name from Brown to Jones,
And mine from Brown to blue.
The judge forgot to tell me
How I'd live my life alone,
What I would do without you
After loving you so long,
He didn't seem to care that
I am still in love with you,
He changed your name from Brown to Jones,
And mine from Brown to blue.
I couldn't keep my tears from falling,
On the courtroom floor,
By law, they took away my rights,
To love you anymore,
My world just seemed to stop,
While I stood there so close to you,
They changed your name from Brown to Jones,
My bills are all due and the babies need shoes,
But I'm Busted
Cotton's gone down to a quarter a pound
And I'm Busted
I got a cow that's gone dry
And a hen that won't lay
A big stack of bills
Getting bigger each day
The county's gonna haul my belongings away,
But I'm Busted
So I called on my brother to ask for a loan
'Cause I was Busted
I hate to beg like a dog for a bone,
But I'm Busted
My brother said, "there's not a thing I can do,
My wife and my kids
Are all down with the flu
And I was just thinkin' about callin' on you,
'Cause I'M Busted."
Lord, I ain't no thief, but a man can go wrong,
When he's Busted
The food that we canned last summer is gone,
But I'm Busted
Now the fields are all bare
And the cotton won't grow
Me and my family's gotta pack up and go
But I'll make a living, just where, I don't know
They called the wrecker for my heart
This time I think I need a jump start
And if she tore it up again
She might just have to tow me in.
They call the man up on the phone
Tell him I'm stranded and alone
Now I don't know how to start
So call the wrecker for my heart.
I'm on a highway in the dark
Because my ticker lost it's spark
A brand new car drove her away
She left me for a Chevrolet.
Wrecked my box and stripped the gears
It got to rough for me to cheer
And how my head began to ache
When she told me to put on the brake.
They called the wrecker for my heart
This time I think I need a jump start
And if she tore it up again
They might just have to tow me in.
They call the man up on the phone
Tell him I'm stranded and alone
Now I don't know how to start
So call the wrecker for my heart.
--- Instrumental ---
So get my heart a pullin' the wreck
Like some old worn out Pontiac
Adjust the valves and seal the leaks
And get me back on the street.
They called the wrecker for my heart
This time I think I need a jump start
And if she tore it up again
She might just have to tow me in.
They call the man up on the phone
Once upon a time when we were in our teens
We shared our future hopes and plans and many lovely dreams
Do you recall that happy day about my love that true
And I gave a box of candy hearts with these new words to you.
One little heart said I love you, one said please be mine
One said kisses to you dear and one said your devine
One little heart said dear you're the sweetest one said love me true
So with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you.
--- Instrumental ---
Now the lonely night are passin' while I'm far away
I wonder if you'll feel the same when I return someday
I can't forget I love you yet and I alway will
So I'm sending candy hearts to say exactly how I feel.
One little heart said I love you, one said please be mine
One said kisses to you dear and one said your devine
One little heart said dear you're the sweetest one said love me true
So with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you.
I've had choices
since the day that I was born.
There were voices
that told me right from wrong.
If I had listened,
no I wouldn't be here today.
Living and dying
with the choices I've made.
I was tempted.
By an early age I found
I like drinkin'.
Oh, and I never turned it down.
There were loved ones,
but i turned them all away.
Now I'm living and dying
with the choices I've made.
I've had choices
since the day that I was born.
There were voices
that told me right from wrong.
If I had listened,
no I wouldn't be here today.
Living and dying
with the choices I've made.
I guess I'm paying
for the things that I have done.
If I could go back,
oh, Lord knows I'd run.
But I'm still losing
this game of life I've played.
Living and dying
with the choices I've made.
I've had choices
since the day that I was born.
There were voices
that told me right from wrong.
If I had listened,
I wouldn't be here today.
Living and dying
with the choices I've made.
Living and dying
Mama's busy making her own decorations
Papa's cutting down a Christmas tree
And the children are all lookin' for old Santa
And everybody's waiting for the Christmas jubilee.
I'm going home, back to the mountain
Where I can hear the mountain banjo ring
I'm going home, back to the mountain
I'm coming home bow mountain 'cause it's Christmas time again.
--- Instrumental ---
I can here the banjos ringing in the mountain
Christmas time is coming through the spring
I can smell the ham a-cooking in the kitchen
I can feel the Christmas spirit when the mountain people sing
I'm going home, back to the mountain
Where I can hear the mountain banjo ring
I'm going home, back to the mountain
I'm coming home bow mountain 'cause it's Christmas time again.
I'm coming home bow mountain 'cause it's Christmas time again.
Christmas time is coming, that special time of year
When Santa and his reindeer magically appear
Bringing lots of presents in shinging green and red
To put a smile on every child 'cause Christmas is for kids.
Christmas is for kids from one to ninety-nine
And the kid come out in everyone each year about this time
So as we gather 'round the tree let's all and bow our heads
And thank the Lord for all we have but most of all for kids.
--- Instrumental ---
Uncle Joe threw snowballs till his fingers froze
And how the snow flakes tickled melting on your nose
There goes daddy down the hill riding on my sled
Well, I guess nobody told him that Christmas is for kids
Momma's popping popcorn that we'll put on a string
To wrap around the Christmas tree while everybody sings
Grandma's telling stories bout the things that Jesus did
And grandpa's telling everyone that Christmas is for kids
Christmas is for kids from one to ninety-nine
And the kid come out in everyone each year about this time
So as we gather 'round the tree let's all and bow our heads
And thank the Lord for all we have but most of all for kids.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten, and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas.)
--- Instrumental ---
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten, and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
May your days be merry and bright
Everybody knows that the grass is close to the ground
Fifteen unces and a half are close to a pound
Everybody knows that the leaves are close to the tree
But there's yet to be for them to see
Things as close together as you and me.
Everybody knows Niagara is close to the Falls
And the fact is known that windows are close to the walls
Everybody knows that Nashville is close to Tennessee
But there's yet to be for them to see
Things as close together as you and me.
Grass will wilt when you pull it from the ground
You'll lose weight when you take away a pound
Leaves will die when you chop down the tree
Like I would if you would taken from me.
Niagara wouldn't be seen without Falls
Windows wouldn't be broke without walls
Nashville's in Tennessee
And love will always be in you and and me.
Everybody knows that freight trains are close to the track
And the truth is known that shoe soles are close to the tracks
Everybody knows that the sea shores are close to the sea
But there's yet to be for them to see
Things as close together as you and me.
In our little country settlement there's harmony a-ringing
The echo flowing softly through the hills of silent night
All the shinny decorations on the big tree in the church yard
Will make the folks for miles around sing I Saw the Light.
We're gonna have a country christmas
We're gonna Christmas the old time away
We'll let the church bells ring as we gather 'round to sing
And show our love for Jesus as we pray.
We'll have lots of homemade candy and presents for the children
And let the elders grace the table filled with the food and wine
There's not a better way to say happy birthday Jesus
Than to have a good old gospel singing country Christmas time.
We're gonna have a country christmas
We're gonna Christmas the old time away
We'll let the church bells ring as we gather round to sing
And show our love for Jesus as we pray.
A year and a half, may not seem like much time.
But its almost forever, when you're only nine.
Yes, she still adores him, and tears fill her eyes.
As she clings to her pillow, and cries.
Daddy come home oh please, Daddy come home.
Sweet Daddy, Are you out there somewhere all alone?
Was Mommy mean to you, Did I treat you wrong?
Daddy, Oh Daddy come home.
Down on the coast, in a honeymoon suite.
Someone's tossing and turning, and trying to sleep.
Was that just the wind, in the pines 'cross the bay?
Or the small voice, from so far away.
Daddy come home, oh please, Daddy come home.
Sweet Daddy, Are you out there somewhere all alone?
Was Mommy mean to you, Did I treat you wrong?
Daddy, Oh Daddy, come home.
You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and I'll get a pole, babe
You get a line and I'll get a pole
We'll go down to the crawdad hole
Honey, baby of mine.
Yonder come a man with a sack on his back, honey (honey)
Yonder come a man with a sack on his back, babe (babe)
Yonder come a man with a sack on his back
Got all the crawdads in his sack
(Honey, baby of mine.)
The man feel down and he burst his bag, honey (honey)
The man feel down and he burst his bag, babe (babe)
The man feel down and he burst his bag
Along came the crawdads back in the bag?
(Honey, baby of mine.)
You get, I'll get, honey
You get, I'll get, babe
You get, I'll get
We'll get
(Honey, baby of mine.)
--- Instrumental ---
What you goin' do when the sun goes dry, honey (honey)?
What you goin' do when the sun goes dry, babe (babe)
What you goin' do when the sun goes dry
Sit on the back and watch the crawdads die
(Honey, baby of mine.)
You get, I'll get, honey
You get, I'll get, babe
You get, I'll get
We'll get
(Honey, baby of mine.)
You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and I'll get a pole, babe
You get a line and I'll get a pole
We'll go down to the crawdad hole.
By now I bet she's wonderin' how I'm doin
If it broke my heart when she told me goodbye
Well every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry
I'll bet she even thinks I'm gonna miss her
She probably thinks she's always on my mind
But every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry
She believes that I can't live without her
And it hurts so bad some times I almost die
Well every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry
(Spoken)
You know I bet way down deep
That she thinks I'll always love her
And I'll bet she thinks I'll never
Love another no matter how hard I try
'Cause every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry
Lord every night I sleep like a little bitty baby
I wake up every hour and cry
We've lived together for a long time
But now the love is gone we once knew
We're old enough to know we can't live life this way
And young enough to start with somebody new.
So it's divorce or destroying each other
Which one of the two should we chose
You say in your heart there's no love left for me
And in my heart there's no love left for you.
We stay together for the children
Soon the children will be grown and be gone
Yet we keep on destroying each other
And to live life this way just must be wrong,
So it's divorce or destroying each other
Which one of the two should we chose
You say in your heart there's no love left for me
And in my heart there's no love left for you.
VERSE1
if you think you can depend on me
your right you can
if you think that im in love with you
your right I am
but nuthin lasts forever
A G#m F#m
all good thing's must end
E B E
and it's only a matter of time
CHORUS
day after forever
im out that door
one way or the other
to return never more
don't count on me baby
for I will be gone
day after forever
(pause) E -- B -- E
honey your on your own
VERSE2
if you think I love you more than life
your right I do
if you think your in my heart and soul
your right it's true
but I must leave you someday
A G#m F#m
although I worship you
E A E
and it's only a matter of time
chorus
day after forever
im out that door
one way or the other
to return never more
don't count on me baby
for I will be gone
day after forever
honey your on your own
B B (pause and let chord ring)
day after forever
E -- B -- E
Had not I tried to sleep but sleep won't come
So I'll walk the floor and face the morning sun
The past with all it's lorin' memories
Control this broken heart inside of me.
Big, big heartache hurt me so
How can I make my foolish heart let go
Big, big heartache keeps hanging on
Big, big heartache since you're gone.
--- Instrumental ---
I guess that I will always be a fool
My heart will alway tell me what to do
My mind tells me it's best to let you go
My heart cries out that I still love you so.
Big, big heartache hurt me so
How can I make my foolish heart let go
Big, big heartache keeps hanging on
Big, big heartache since you're gone.
I wanna go home I wanna go home oh how I wanna go home
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 sister and brother
I dreamed about that girl who's been waiting for so long
I wanna go home I wanna go home oh how I wanna go home
Homefolks think I'm big in Detroit City
From the letters that I write they think I'm fine
But by day I make the cars by night I make the bars
If only they could read between the lines
Cause 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
So I just think I'll take my foolish pride
And put it on a Southbound freight and ride
And go on back to the loved ones the ones that I left waitin' so far behind
I'm dreaming tonight of the mountains that's where I long to roam
The roosters crow at the break of day in my Dixie home sweet home
Old people here they just don't care I never saw the beat
That road ahead is mighty long but it's Dixieland for me
I'm going back to my old home in the mountains far away
Where the wild red roses smell so sweet and the rippling waters play
Old people here they just don't care...
This city life is not for me I'm going where the neighbors speak
That road ahead is mighty long but it's Dixieland for me
Old people here they just don't care...
Well, today you're goinna leave me, that you and I are through
That's alright if that's what you want to do
But you turned out to be unfaithful just like the rest
So go ahead and leave, do what you think's best.
But I'll get by without your love I've done it before
Old cupid wouldn't give us a shove you don't love me no more
I know you tried it's plain you couldn't stand the test
So go ahead and leave, do what you think's best.
--- Instrumental ---
If your poor old heart gets lonely and you wanna return
Just make sure before you come back your lesson you've learned
I'll be here with arms wide open I need you I confess
It's up to you now do what you think's best.
But I'll get by without your love I've done it before
Old cupid wouldn't give us a shove you don't love me no more
I knowed you tried it's plain you couldn't stand the test
Go ahead and leave, do what you think's best.
There are so many flirty guys with flirty, flirty ways
And I'm so afraid that they will try to steal you some day (oh, oh, oh
But don't you let 'em darling, 'cause you belong to me (ooo, ooo, ooo
Oh, please don't ever let them think your heart is fancy free (ooo ooo ooo
Don't do it darlin', that heart belong to me.
They'll tell you that I'll travel and you should do the same
They'll tell you that they need your love so why not make the change
Oh, don't do it darlin', that love belongs to me
Oh, please don't ever let them blind you, I love you don't you see
Oh don't do it darlin', that heart belongs to me.
--- Instrumental ---
They'll offer you a mansion askin' you to be their queen
So they can give you riches, make you life a happy thing
But don't let them darlin', that dream belongs to me
Oh, sure they'll try to buy your love with riches such as these
Missed the Saturday dance
Yet they crowded the floor
Couldn't bear it much without you.
Don't get around much anymore.
Been invited on dates
Might of gone but what for
Awfully distant without you
Don't get around much anymore.
Well, it's all gone I guess
But my minds more at ease
And never the less
We'll stir up some more memories.
Been invited on dates (well, well)
I might of gone but what for (I've heard that before, myself)
It's so lonesome without you (I miss you George)
Don't get around much anymore.
(Spoken)
You know George it's really true
You don't get around much anymore
You haven't been to see me on a Leer Jet
I'm out here right now bro.
I know but I was thinkin' about the old days
When you used to take the lawn mower
Oh, I tried to get to Amirillo
But man, it was to far with a ten horse power
Well, you had, you had a red Buick though didn't you
For two week I had a red Buick
And found out later it was gold
Well, hmm as long as you don't start doing that duck
Well, he's not to bad anymore haha
Nancy run him off... haha quack...
(Sang)
It's all gone I guess
But my minds all at ease
And never the less
We'll stir up some old memories.
Been invited on dates
I might of gone but what for
It's so lonesome without you
Don't get around much anymore.
(Spoken)
Hey, you know we need to get back on the radio
George, that's what we need to do
(Sang)
Your old cheatin' heart has finally caught you
A thousand times I told you that it would
A great big wall has come between us
And I wouldn't even love you if I could
So don't think it ain't been fun cause it ain't
Don't think I still can't care cause I can't
Don't think my mind won't change cause it won't
Don't think I don't love you cause I don't
Well all my tossing and turning nights are over
I don't even feel a touch of blues
Once more I can see the sun a shining
Shining though I know I'm over you
So don't think it ain't been fun cause it ain't...
You make my eyes run over all the time
You're happy when I'm out of my mind
You don't love me, but you won't let me be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me
(Chorus)
You must think I look bad with a smile
For you haven't let me wear one
In such a long, long while
Still I keep running back, why must this be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me
(Repeat Chorus)
(As performed by Ray Price, Later version)
You make my eyes run over all the time
You're happy when I'm out of my mind
You don't love me, but you won't let me be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me
(Chorus)
You must think I look bad with a smile
For you haven't let me wear one
In such a long, long while
Still I keep running back, why must this be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me
Someone must have hurt you long ago
But why take revenge on one who loves you so
You don't need me, but you won't let me be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me
(Repeat chorus)
I've heard there's talk around
Sayin' I'm out of control.
Something about too many bottles
And a love that's grown cold.
But you know talk is cheap
And sometime these stories get old.
But I keep on singing my songs
And I still got some soul.
Chorus:
So dream on if you think I still carry the flame.
Dream on if you think that I still feel the same.
Your love is just an old memory.
And I'm alright
You don't have to worry 'bout me.
I've spent my whole life going the way that I choose.
And I've tried to find a way where no one could see.
It seems unkind to know
That maybe I've done it all wrong.
When I see my life flashing before me
Sometimes in these songs.
Chorus:
So dream on if you think I still carry the flame.
Dream on if you think that I still feel the same.
Your love is just an old memory.
And I'm alright
You don't have to worry 'bout me.
So dream on if you think I still carry the flame.
Tonight do me a favor
On your way to do me wrong
Drop me at a honky tonk
Don't leave me here alone
I washed and waxed the car today
I even filled the tank
If you're gonna drive me crazy
Drive me to drink
All the mothers and your lovers
Will be happy I suppose
You'll be in his arms again
And I'll be off the road
The highway will be safer
And they'll have you to thank
If you're gonna drive me crazy, baby
Drive me to drink
You're in the driver's seat
It's all up to you
I'll be your dedicated man
Or your designated fool
But if you're hell-bent
And bound to bolt
I can't change the way you think
If you're gonna drive me crazy, baby
Drive me to drink
(Repeat last two verses)
Well if you're gonna drive me crazy, baby
I'm gonna build a private graveyard
On the outskirts of town
And if my baby don't get home tonight
I'm a-gonna lower her down
'Cause it ain't right
Lord, no, ev'rything ain't right
I saw her out just the other night
She was really on a spree
She was makin' love to some other guy
Right there in front of me
That ain't right
Uh-huh, no, ev'rything ain't right
But I'm a-gonna buy her pretty things
And try to change her mind
'Cause I gotta have her with me tonight
I need her lovin' all of the time
My heart ain't right
Lord, no, ev'rything ain't right
I could build the highest bridges
Over waters deep and wide
To have her love back with me again
It would ease this pain inside
The world ain't right
Uh-huh, no, ev'rything ain't right
And I find myself in darkness
You took away the light
And I know there's never been a fool
Like me, before tonight
That ain't right
Lord, no, ev'rything ain't right
But I think I'll write my will out
And sign it before too long
You ain't a-gonna spend my money, uh-huh
Not after this poor boy's gone
That wouldn't be right
[C] There's A Fam'ly [F] Bible on the [C] table
Each [Am] page is torn and [D] hard to [G7] read
But [C] The Fam'ly [F] Bible on the [C] table
Will [F] ever be my [C] key to [G] memo-[C] ries.
[C] At the close of [F] day when work was [C] over
And [Am] when the evening [D] meal was [G7] done
Dad would [C] read to us [F] from The Fam'ly [C] Bible
And we'd [F] count our many [C] blessings [G7] one by [C] one.
Refrain:
I can [F] see us [Bb] sittin' 'round the [F] table
When from The Fam'ly Bible Dad would [C] read
(1) I can hear my [F] mother softly [C] singing
(2) I can hear my [F] mama softly [C] singing
Rock of Ages, [F] Rock of [C] Ages [G7] cleft for [C] me.
This old world of ours is full of troubles
But this world would oh, so better be
If we'd find more Bibles on the table
And mothers singing Rock of Ages cleft for me.
Well, I'm knocking on the door of your heart, my dear
Like the three little pigs you have it locked with fear
I'm a-huffin' and a-puffin' like the others do
I'm not a big wolf I'm just a-little boy blue.
Open up your heart and let me come in
I have no hair on my chiny, chin, chin
You know I love you and I want her too
I'm not the big bad wolf I'm just a-little boy blue.
Well, the first one you loved broke your heart I saw
I was sound asleep while you concealed it all
My hearts in my hand and I want to give it to you
But your heart like stone and I can't reach you.
Open up your heart and let me come in
I have no hair on my chiny, chin, chin
You know I love you and I want her too
I'm not the big bad wolf, I'm just a-little boy blue.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, you won't let me in so I'll sneak away
And if you ever need me I'll be asleep in the hay
I'm a-huffin' and a-puffin' like the others do
I'm not the big bad wolf, I'm a-little boy blue.
Open up your heart and let me come in
I have no hair on my chiny, chin, chin
You know I love you and I want her too
I'm not the big bad wolf, just a-little boy blue.
Open up your heart and let me come in
I have no hair on my chiny, chin, chin
You know I love you and I want her too
I'm not the big bad wolf, I'm just a-little boy blue.
I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in
And then a little light from heaven filled my soul
It bathed my heart in love and it wrote my name above
And just a little talk with my Jesus made me whole
Have a little talk with Jesus tell him all about our troubles
Hear our fainted cry answer by and by
Feel a little prayer wheel turning know a little fire is burning
Find a little talk with Jesus makes it right
Sometimes my path grows drear without a ray of cheer
And then a cloud of doubt may hide the day
The mists of sin may rise and hide the starry skies
But just a little talk with Jesus clears the way
Have a little talk with Jesus...
I may have doubts and fears my eyes be filled with tears
But Jesus is a friend who watches day and night
I go to him in prayer he knows my every care
And just a little talk with my Jesus makes it right
Have a little talk with Jesus...
I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long as I walk let me walk close to Thee
Just a closer walk with Thee grant it Jesus is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee let it be dear Lord let it be
When my feeble life is o'er time for me will be no more
Guide me gently safely o'er to Thy kingdom shore to Thy shore
Joy to the world! The Lord has 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 world! 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.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love
Jesus saves today
Jesus saves today
When you feel you've reached the end
And you can't find a friend
Jesus saves today.
Now some people think that Jesus was just a prophet
And if I ended on the cross that's where He died
But I believe He was the true son of our father
Deep in my heart I feel him living inside.
Jesus saves today
Jesus saves today
Deny yourself, pick up the cross
If you know you are lost
'Cause Jesus saves today.
I believe the proof upon the Mount of Olive
For us all to turn from all our sinful ways
And Simon Peter saw Him walkin' upon the water
And I believe He's walking with us still today.
Jesus saves today
Jesus saves today
Deny yourself, pick up your cross
If you know that you are lost
'Cause Jesus saves today.
Now, Jesus saves today
Jesus hold my hand I need the every art
Through this troubled land protect me by your side
Hear my feeble plea oh Lord look down on me
For I need your light to guide me day and night blessed Jesus hold my hand
As I travel through this troubled land there's a friend who walks with me
Guide me safely through the sinking sand it is the price of calvary
This would be my prayer to Lord each day to help me do the best that I can
When I kneel and pray I hope to meet you there blessed Jesus hold my hand
Jesus hold my hand...
Goodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh, my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh, my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have good fun on the bayou.
Chorus:
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file' gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
--- Instrumental ---
Thibodeaux, Fontainbleau, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild, me oh, my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Chorus:
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file' gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
We're traveling down the back roads, down the highway filled with lights
With a CB for directions and our ears on day and night
Get Jesus on the airways so he can take command
We won't ever need a roadmap just His soul salvation plan.
You don't have to tell your handle Jesus know just who you are
Don't you worry about your output He's never very far
Let your heart be your transceiver, He'll answer every need
If good buddy your 10-20 is somewhere down on your knees.
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
Troubles will be over, He'll take all the breaks in times
We got to much conversation we need more soul salvation
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
Don't sweat the county mounties or the big eye in the sky
There's a bigger one that's watching you and you'll see Him if you try
Just keep on modulating with Heaven on your mind
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
Our troubles will be over, He'll take all the breaks in times
We got to much conversation we need more soul salvation
It's a 10-33 let's get Jesus on the line.
As I sit here tonight with the jukebox playing
The song about the wrong side of life
As I listen to the words that you are singing
It brings memories when I was a trusted wife.
It wasn't God who made honky tonk angels
As you said in the words of your song
To many times married men think they are single
And have caused many a good girl to go wrong.
--- Instrumental ---
It's a shame that all the blame is on us woman
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 wasn't God who made honky tonk angels
As you said in the words of your song
To many times a married men think they are single
It scares me half to death
To think I almost lost you
It breaks my heart to know
How much I made you cry
And if you'll let me show you darling
I'll right the wrongs I've done
And ease the heartaches I have
Caused in the days gone by
You told me that our love was cold
And then you said goodbye
But I can't love another
I'd be living a lie
It scares me half to death
To think I had forgotten
The vows we made to stay
Together come what may
And while I'm holding you my darling
I'm holding my breath
'Cause just the thought of losing you
Scares me half to death
It scares me half to death
The chimes of time ring out the news another day is through
Someone slipped and fell was that someone you
You may have long for added strenght your courage to renew
Do not be this hearten for I bring hope to you
It is no secret what God can do what he's done for others he'll do for you
With arms wide open he'll part anew it is no secret what God can do
There is no night for end his light you'll never walk alone
Always feel at home wherever you may roam
There is no power can conquer you when God is on your side
Just take him at his promise don't run away and hide
Hey, we broke up in Nashville on a cold and rainy night
My tears mixed with the cold rain drops as she walked out of sight
So I put Nashville in my rear view mirror and headed south
'Cause I thought the girls in San Antone would knock her memory out.
But it hurts as much in Texas as it did in Tennessee
Lone star lonely, down and blue is what they're callin' me
I thought these Texas dance halls nights would kill my misery?
But it hurts as much in Texas as it did in Tennessee.
--- Instrumental ---
My heart still lives in Nashville with the girl I long to be
I'm tryin' to forget the way that she broke up with me
I thought that I could two step her sweet memory from my mind
But she still waltzes through my dreams and wakes me up at night.
But it hurts as much in Texas as it did in Tennessee
Lone star lonely, down and blue is what they're callin' me
I thought these Texas dance halls nights would kill my misery?
But it hurts as much in Texas as it did in Tennessee.
I could honky-tonk in Texas on Saturday night And dance myself out on the floor. Luchenbach Texas and the neon lights And everybody's sreaming for more. CHORUS It just don't get any better than this That's about as good as good ever gets If there's anything better, it's somethin' I missed It just don't get any better than this. I have chased that lonesome whistle rollin' down the line It's a feelin' that's hard to explain But an Okie from Muskogee can leave his blues behind Riding on a fast movin' train It just don't get any better than this That's about as good as good ever gets If there's anything better, it's somethin' I missed It just don't get any better than this.Down in Louisiana near ole New Orleans I found one of life's greatest frills While you were on the bayou, lovin' Mary Sue I was in Detroit City makin' Coupe DeVilles It just don't get any better than this That's about as good as good ever gets If there's anything better, it's somethin' I missed It just don't get any better than this.
It came upon the midnight clear
That glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold.
"Peace on the earth, goodwill to men
From heavens all gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
--- Instrumental ---
Still through the cloven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er the weary world:
Above it's sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing
And ever o'er it's Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
--- Instrumental ---
For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophets seen of old
When with the ever-circling years
Shall come the time foretold.
When the new heaven and earth shall own
The Prince of Peace, their King,
And the whole world send back the song
We all got together on a sawdust floor
God was there, you couldn't ask for more
We all fell in love last night in a gospel way.
I love to hear my mama sing and shout
And tell how the Lord has helped her out
We all fell in love together in a gospel way.
We all got together there under a tent
And listened to the man that Jesus sent
For God put in his mouth these words to say.
Don't you know the Bible plainly tell
A real true christinan won't go to hell
If we all fall in love together in a gospel way.
He's one true friend that won't let you down
You better be ready when he comes around
Let's all fall in love together in a gospel way.
I've heard some people curse his precious name
But we all know God stays the same
Let's all get a little bit closer in a gospel way.
Let's all get together on a sawdust floor
God is there, you can't ask for more
Let's all fall in love tonight in a gospel way.
I love to hear my mama sing and shout
And tell how the Lord has helped her out
We all fell in love together in a gospel way.
Let's all fall in love together in a gospel way
Let's all fall in love together in a gospel way
They're making cheap imitations of everything
From rubber tires to leather gloves
But the cheapest imitation that I've ever seen
Was your imitation of love.
Imitation of love, there's no heart in it
You were only foolin', you never meant it
Imitation of love, I'm tired of livin'
You were only givin' an imitation of love.
--- Instrumental ---
Why, when I first met you, you were so sweet
I thought you must have come from above
So I feel for you but when you made your play
It was an imitation of love.
Imitation of love, there's no heart in it
You were only foolin', you never meant it
Imitation of love, I'm tired of livin'
You were only givin' an imitation of love.
--- Instrumental ---
From the very first time that I was kissing you lips
Till the last time I was in your arms
You were copying love and making believe
The you were faking with all of your charms.
Imitation of love, there's no heart in it
You were only fooling, you never meant it
Imitation of love, I'm tired of living
If you've got the money I've got the time
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
We'll make all the night spots dance drink beer and dine
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
There ain't no use to tarry so let's start out tonight
We'll spread joy oh boy oh boy and we'll spread it right
We'll have more fun baby all way down the line
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
If you've got the money I've got the time
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
Bring along you cadillac leave my old wreck behind
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
[ fiddle - steel ]
Yes we'll go honky tonkin' make every club in town
We'll go to the park when it's dark we won't fool around
But if you run short of money well I'll run short of time
Cause you with no more money honey I've no more time
There's a closet, full of dresses, that I bought you
And here's the keys, to the new car, in the drive
And before you leave our room
Put on your best perfume.
If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right
Oh, the next time, that old phone rings, I won't answer
Cause I don't want to be the fool, I was tonight
I don't want to know the truth
I don't want to see the proof.
If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right
If you're gonna break, my heart, all to pieces
Then just walk right out, and leave me, and let's end it all tonight
Take off, your wedding band
When he takes you by the hand.
If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right
Take off, your wedding band
When he takes you, by the hand
You've got to run to win the race
Go along the way and quick the pace
So remember when you're worried faith is fallin' down
That you got to bear a cross if you want to wear a crown.
Our Lord is testing us each day
He'll try us out in every way
So don't dispair when burdens fall around
You got to bear a cross if you want to wear a crown.
--- Instrumental ---
We've seen some men rise to the top
Then fall apart if they should drop
They can't live on without their wealth
They blame the Lord above and they never blame themselves.
Out of these fallen some will rise
Accept their fate and realize
That their own trial to God they'll hear the trumpet sound
Well, there ain't no chains strong enough to hold me There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me I never have seen a river that's too wide There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me There ain't nobody big enough to stop me I'll be there if you ever want me by your side. So love me if you ever gonna love me I never have seen a road too rough to ride No there ain't no chains strong enough to hold me Ain't no breeze strong enough to slow me I'll be there if you ever want me by your side. Well, there ain't no rope strong enough to bind me Look for me honey you will find me Abny old time you're ready with your charms Yeah I'll be there ready and a waitin' there won't be any hesitation I'll be right there if you ever want me in your arms. So love me if you ever gonna love me I never have seen a road too rough to ride No there ain't no chains strong enough to hold me Ain't no breeze strong enough to slow me I'll be there if you ever want me by your side...
How could I be the one of all that you couldn't see this time
I must think that you're a fool, can't read between the lines
I'll say one thing then I run to her and I think you don't suspect
But if you loved a liar, darlin', you'd hug my neck.
Lord, I drained you dry of all your faith each time yuor back was turned
It seems with all the love you gave I've never seemed concerned
How could my broken promises gain back all your respect
For if you loved a liar, darlin', you'd hug my neck.
How could my broken promises gain back all your respect
If you've got the money, I've got the time
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
We'll make all the night spots, dance, drink beer and dine
If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time.
There ain't no use to tarry so let's start out tonight
We'll spread joy, oh boy, oh boy, and we'll spread it right
We'll have more fun, baby, all way down the line
If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time.
If you've got the money, I've got the time
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
Bring along you cadillac, leave my old wreck behind
If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time.
--- Instrumental ---
Yes, we'll go honky tonkin' make every club in town
We'll go to the park when it's dark, we won't fool around
But if you run short of money, well, I'll run short of time
'Cause you with no more money, honey, I've no more time.
If you've got the money, I've got the time
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
Bring along you cadillac, leave my old wreck behind
(Life's supreme reward receive if you believe)
Oh the promise of tomorrow will banish all your sorrow
No need to grieve if you believe
There will be a brighter future and a way prepared
To suit your every need if you believe
If you believe so will it be it's true for you it's true for me
Somewhere down that narrow road he'll relieve your heavy load
Life's supreme reward receive if you believe
If your life is not inspiring and your days are long and tiring
Rest receive when you believe
Nothing here below can measure up to heaven's lasting treasure
Be not deceived only believe
Since you've been gone I don't sleep no more
I just stay at home and walk the floor
To keep my heart from breakin' there's just one thing to do
If the world don't end tomorrow I'm comin' after you.
The sun may shine and the wind may blow
I'll travel through rain, I'll travel through snow
Lord, I'm tired of tryin' and wonderin' what to do
If the world don't end tomorrow I'm comin' after you.
Some people can live with a broken heart but not me (not me)
And I'm not gonna let you tear it apart you see
I'll move a mountain that's how I feel
I'll swim the ocean in a suit of steel
And the quick sands full of crocadiles
Just watch me wade on through
If the world don't end tomorrow I'm comin' after you.
--- Instrumental ---
Some people can live with a broken heart but not me (not me)
And I'm not gonna let you tear it apart you see
I'll move a mountain that's how I feel
I'll swim the ocean in a suit of steel
And the quick sands full of crocadiles
Just watch me wade on through
If the world don't end tomorrow I'm comin' after you.
Girl I can tell that you're thinking of leaving. But it'll hurt me so much you don't want me to know. You've done all you can to hide what you're feeling. Oh but one part of you, it let's your feelings show.
CHORUS:
Oh your fingertips tell me you'll stay. And your warm red lips say you won't go away. And your lovin' arms make me think you're still mine. Whoa girl, if only your eyes could lie.
So I say what's wrong and darlin' you just say it's nothin'. I can almost believe it hun when I hold you like this. But I know in my heart that there's no tomorrow. So just for tonight hun I'll pretend that there is.
REPEAT CHORUS
I kicked down the door in the middle of the night
And tear you right out of his bed
I'd do anyhing that I have to do
If only you'd love me again.
I'd ask him to meet me in the street at high noon
And I'd meet him to die in the sand
I'd chose to kill, I'd rob and steal
If only you'd love me again.
I'd never swallow another drop from the bottle
I'd pour it all down the drain
I'd be the man that I should have been
If only you'd love me again.
--- Instrumental ---
In my shining armour I'd ride to your rescue
And fight till the dragon was slain
Then I'd be your hero instead of this zero
If only you'd love me again
I'd be the man that I should have been
If I were your friend then I wouldn't be very blue
Cause sometimes you would have me around you
If I were a smile I could feel your lips so warm
If I were your love then would I be in your arms
If I were a prayer you say before you go sleep tight
Then I know I'd be in your mind tonight
If I were a song the words you sing would tell of me
If I were your love then I wouldn't be lonely
Wishful thinking in a world of fantasy yes someone you just forgot
And you only might as well believe for I can be something that I'm not
If I were your picture your love for me would always last
If I were your love then I wouldn't be just your past
If I were your love then I wouldn't be just your past
If I painted a picture of all that I've seen
From the eyes of the woman in you
There'd be sunshine and roses, blue skies and rainbows
A picture of a heart that's been true.
You made me the flowers that bloom in the springtime
And I'm sure that you hung the moon
If I could paint you a picture
I'd paint how I feel about you.
You blended my love into blue skies
And made me the man of your dreams
With sunshine and roses, blue skies and rainbows
And beauty was all that I see.
You wake me and kiss me
And all of the scenery that I have pulled out of my mind
And if I could paint you a picture
Oh, my love would color each line.
Oh, for you are the color of bein' together
Well, you got my heart a-feelin' used and jumpy
The road of love is gettin' mighty, mighty bumpy
Tell me pretty mama have I filled your heart today?
Well, if someone knew your affiliated
Then it's makin' me feel like I'm outdated
If I don't love you grits ain't groceries
And that's another poor mans place.
Well, let me know honey, tell me what's a-matter
Lat me know what's on your mind
If I don't love you ain't a cow in texas
They raise 'em there all the time.
Well, I don't want to soumd like I'm demandin'
I just wanta get a little understanding
If I don't love you grits ain't groceries
And that's another poor mans place.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, won't you tell me something, baby
Tell me what's a-matter
Let me know what's on your mind
If I don't love you ain't a cow in texas
They raise 'em there all the time.
Well, I don't want to soumd like I'm demandin'
I just wanta get a little understanding
If I don't love you grits ain't groceries
I guess I ran to Rhonda for her sympathy
Julieanne does all she can to take your chains off me
The next in line is Caroline she has your long black hair
I can close my eyes and make believe that you are lying there.
If I could put them all together I'd have you
But that's more than any mortal man can do
So I'm drawn to the neon lights and tortured by the truth
If I could put them all together I'd have you.
--- Instrumental ---
I thought that Maryanne could keep me satisfied
But your memory stares back at me when I look into her eyes
It's hard to be contented with all the rest
Once you've loved the perfect woman what you have is the very best.
If I could put them all togeth I'd have you
But that's more than any mortal man can do
So I'm drawn to the neon lights and tortured by the truth
If I could put them all together I'd have you.
How sweet and happy seem those days of which I dream
When memory recalls them now and then
And with what rapture sweet my weary heart would beat
If I could hear my mother pray again
If I could hear my mother pray again
If I could hear her tender voice as then
How glad I would be with who means so much to me
If I could hear my mother pray again
She used to pray that I on Jesus would rely
And always walk the shining gospel way
So trusting still his love I'll seek that home above
For I shall meet my mother some glad day
The bars are all closed
It's four in the morning
Must have shut 'em all down
By the shape that I'm in
I lay my head on the wheel
And the horn begins honking
The whole neighborhood knows
That I'm home drunk again
[Chorus:]
And if drinking don't kill me
Her memory will
I can't hold out much longer
The way that I feel
With the blood from my body
I could start my own still
And if drinking don't kill me
Her memory will
These old bones they move slow
But so sure of their footsteps
As I trip on the floor
And lightly touch down
Lord it's been ten bottles
Since I tried to forget her
But the memory still lingers
Lying here on the ground
[Chorus:]
And if drinking don't kill me
Her memory will
I can't hold out much longer
The way that I feel
With the blood from my body
I could start my own still
But if drinking don't kill me
In the morning paper there's a picture of you
Smiling just as you did in days before
Tomorrow you'll be web and my heart is just like lead
But I've just got to see you once more.
You look so lovely in your wedding gown
It will only hurt me all the more
When the groom kisses you my poor heart will break in two
And I've just got to see you once more.
He's such a lucky guy to have you for his own
Funny I couldn't see that before
My broken heart won't mend and I'll never love again
And I've just got to see you once more.
After the wedding then I'll go back home
And I'll cry as I never cried before
When the groom kisses you my poor heart will break in two
[D] I've had choices , since the[G]day that I was[D]born.
[D] There were voices , that told me right from[A]wrong.
If I had[D]listened , no I[G]wouldn't be here today.
[D]Living and dieing , with the[A]choices I've[D]made.
I was[A]tempted , by an[G]early age I[D]found.
I like[A]drinkin' , oh and I[G]never turned it[D]down.
[D]There were loved ones , but I[G]turned them all away.
Now I'm[D]living and dieing , with[A]choices I've[D]made.
Chorus.
[D]I've had choices , since the[G]day that I was[D]born.
[D]There were voices , that told me right from[A]wrong.
If I had[D]listened , no I[G]wouldn't be here today.
[D]Living and dieing , with the[A]choices I've[D]made.
Interlude:D , G , D , A , D .
[D]I guess I'm[A]paying , for the[G]that I have[D]done.
If I could go[A]back , oh[G]Lord knows I'd[D]run.
But I'm still loosein' , this[G]game of life I play.
[D]Looseing and dieing , with the[A]choices I've[D]made.
Chorus.
[D]I've had choices , since the[G]day that I was[D]born.
[D]There were voices , that told me right from[A]wrong.
If I had[D]listened , I[G]wouldn't be here today.
[D]Living , Dieing with the[A]choices I've[D]made.
Interlude: D , G .
Tag:[D]Living and dieing with[A]the.
[A]Choices I've[D]made.
I've been told my days
are numbered. Soon mother
Earth will Claim me for her own
but I wont go, we just started, and
I just can't leave you here all alone.
So my life must go on living, my
heart must keep on beating true somehow,
I'll let go when you leave me,then Ill follow you on up
to our cloud.
(4 Mesures of rest then)
My arms will hold
you all your lifetime, my love for you
will always keep them stong.
Ill let go when its your time, and you'll
never be alone very long.
Then my life can stop it's living, and my heart
can stop it's beating
and rest now. And
I'll let go cuz you'll be with me, and I'll follow you on
up to our cloud. Yes I'll follow you on
(Hey)
Well, I've been a-working hard the whole week long
And I'm a-gonna have some wine, women and song
I gotta work next week but that's alright
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night.
A music and dancin', flirtin' and fun
It's gonna go on until way past one
I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night.
I'm gonna have fun tonight
Gonna get right tonight
Everything will be alright
'Cause tonight is Saturday night. (hey.)
Well, other folks worry what the future may bring
I'm gonna have fun and not worry about a thing
My pants are ragged but that's alright
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night.
--- Instrumental ---
A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun
It's gonna go on until way past one
I'm a gonna go where the lights are bright
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night.
Gonna have fun tonight
Gonna get right tonight
Everything will be alright
Tonight is Saturday night. (hey.)
Let other folks worry what the future may bring
I'm gonna have fun and not worry about a thing
My pants are ragged but that's alright
Sorry I'm so late, but I've been out a-walkin'
Trying to find a way to tell you what I think you already know
I'd never want to hurt you, cause darling I still love you
But things aren't like they used to be - it's time for lettin' go
I wasn't out there lookin', but a month ago last Sunday
I met someone just like you in line at the grocery store
We've been spending time together, yeah she knows all about you
The truth is she can give me what you can't anymore
(Chorus:)
I know I promised you forever
I never thought I'd see this day
If only I could write the pages
Our story wouldn't end this way
I feel so much better knowing we could have this moment
But it looks like it may rain soon, and it's getting kind of late
Hon', I'll always bring you roses every time I come to visit
The caretaker's waiting he wants to close the gate
(Repeat chorus)
As I look in the mirror this morning
On some dirty old restroom wall
It took a while to realize it's really me there inside
'Cause I've aged twenty years in five.
I recall when I looked much younger
And it wasn't so long ago
But one night of drinking to four nights of wine
And you'll age twenty years in five.
Chorus:
I've aged twenty years in five
I've seen the dark side of life
From a mansion on a hill
To straight whiskey from a still
And you'll age twenty years in five.
Before the bottle I played my music
On the road with a five piece band
And with the pressures of the game
I drank up fortune and fame
And I aged twenty year in five.
Oh, but I'll change this way I've been living
Or I'll be gone before my time
I'll climb back to the top
And with my friends I won't stop
Till I erase twenty years in five.
I know I shouldn't do this but I will anyway
I'll write you this letter and I'll mail it today
I've told me you won't read it but I can't tell my mind
That I'm wasting good paper, a stamp and my time.
You make take what I'm writing as some sort of joke
For I said all this before in the last one I wrote
I know it won't be opened for you won't read one line
I'm just wasting good paper, a stamp and my time.
I sent you so many I can't count them all
And just like the others in the trash it will fall
I know you won't be wearing this name I now sign
I'm just wasting good paper, a stamp and my time.
(I sent you so many I can't count them all)
(And just like the others in the trash it will fall)
I know you won't be wearing this name I now sign
Tonight when they lay down without a migrain
And he'll massage her neck when you were away
She'll tell him how she missed him all day long
But I'm the one she'll miss him with today.
She'll call him up at work to make sure he's still there
So we won't have to worry and we don't have to care
Looks like he's losing her, it's on it's way
'Cause I'm the one she'll miss him with today.
When they wake up at dawn she's always skeepin'
She let's him know his passion passed away
She tells him how she'll miss him when he's leaving
Oh, but I'm the one she'll miss him with today.
She'll call him up at work to make sure he's still there
So we won't have to worry and we don't have to care
Looks like he's losing her, it's on it's way
'Cause I'm the one she'll miss him with today.
Looks like he's losing her, it's on it's way
I'm just blue enough to do most anything
And I know I'm gonna hate myself again
But I know you don't want me like I want you
Or you'd be afraid to let me get this blue
You could call me up and tell me that you're blue
I could make believe you're not the someone new
You could give my heart the will to fight this thing
I'm just blue enough to do most anything
Yes I'm gonna change everything that holds a mem'ry of you oh yeah mhm oh yeah
I'm gonna start in the hall take the pictures off the wall and burn 'em
Move the chairs around take the window curtains down and burn 'em
Everything I see reminds me you were here
Yes I'm gonna change everything that holds a mem'ry of you oh yeah
The candle of your set you gave me on the night of my birthday
The records that you bought the hi-fi we loved to play
The decorating man will come and rearrange them
Yes I'm gonna change everything that holds a mem'ry of you oh yeah
[ guitar ]
Take the carpet off the floor throw it out the door it's filled with tears
Everything I find that bring you to my mind must disappear
Every night I dream I'll dream of someone new
Yes I'm gonna change everything that holds a mem'ry of you oh yeah
I've got a-achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down
I've got a badly broken heart, yes, I've had it from the start
You've given me the run around.
Now if you play with fire it's a-sure to burn
I've heard you told him a lie
So be on your way, I've had my say
Well honey, I'm through with you for now.
You'll find there's one in every yard and I'm a-gettin' mighty tired
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down.
--- Instrumental ---
I've got a-achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down
I've got a badly broken heart, I've had it from the start
You've given me the run around.
Now if you play with fire it's a-sure to burn
I've heard you told him a lie
Go on, be on your way, well honey, I've had my say
'Cause I'm through with you for now
I've got an achin' in my heart, arson on my mind
I'm gonna burn your playhouse down.
--- Instrumental ---
Now, don't pretend that this is the end
'Cause this time we're really through
While you're runnin' around burnin' up the town
Well, I set my cap for you.
You're lookin' at a satisfied fellow
Unhappy, well, I should say not
If somebody told me that she cheated
No, I wouldn't believe them 'cause I'm all she's got.
I'm the reason that she goes on with him
Oh, she loves me with all of her heart
No, she can't get enough of my lovin'
She'd be nothin' without me 'cause I'm all she's got.
I'm all she's got and that's all I know
Anything else would just kill my soul
I'll be contented, oh, if she never stopped
Saying that she loves me and I'm all she's got.
I'll be contented if she never stopped
There I was on the marquee a workin' for a livin'
I've been gettin' instead of a givin'
A hangin' by my tail a waitin' for the dinner bell puttin' humans off
Every day them fools rush in and lay down my cage and watch them grin
I put 'em all off I'd hum a little song and watch 'em all go tee-hee
But I spell a P a little bitty E Sweet bop bop bop shoo shoobie doobie doh
In a little round O
Now you add another P a big skinny L There's one more E
And you got a people that looks like me
Now a monkey don't have to go down town
And ask for a job and gettin' turned down
I'm mad at me I could smash me cause I'm a people
Now a monkey don't have to shoot and speak All he do is drink his fees
Oh me what luxury but I'm a people
Now I spell a P a little bitty E
Sweet bop bop bop shoo scoobie doobie doh
In a little round O
Now you add another P a big skinny L
There's one more E
And you got a creature that looks like me
Now if anyone knocked on my door today
There'd be a little sign says gone away
Down to the zoo diggin' you know who
Cause I'm a people
(Both)
I'm a fool to care when you treat me this way
I know I love you but what can I do, I'm a fool to care
I'm a fool to cry when you tell me goodbye
You left me so blue when you were untrue, I'm a fool to care.
(Gene)
I know I should laugh and call it a day
But I know I would cry if you went away
(Both)
I'm a fool to care when you don't care for me
Why should I pretend I'll lose in the end, I'm a fool to care.
(I know I should laugh and call it a day
But I know I would cry if you went away)
I'm a fool to care when you don't care for me
How can you say I want you and keep on giving more
You know where I'm going when I walk out the door
She wraps me 'round her finger as any fool can see
But I'm a fool for loving her and you're a fool for loving me.
She doesn't really want me, oh, but she keeps me hangin' on
I'm just someone to talk to when she's all alone
I know you keep on hoping someday she'll set me free
Well, I'm a fool for loving her, you're a fool for loving me.
She stole your pride, now you're nothin' but a fly
It drives me insane still I can't change the way I feel inside
How can you say I love you, I've taken all you have to give
How can you go on livin' the way you have to live
Oh, but here you are beside me still to blind to see
But I'm a fool for loving her and you're a fool for loving me.
I'll share my world with you
Ev'rything that I own
My earthly possessions
They're no good if I'm alone
Let me give you the sunshine
While it's fresh with morning dew
Can't you see that I'm waiting
To share my world with you
I'll share my world with you
If you'll be mine alone
I'll give you a new heart
You're the only love it's known
Let me give you my two arms
They'll be reaching when you do
Can't you see they are waiting
To share my world with you
I'll share my world with you
Ev'rything that I see
Divide all the memories
One for you, and one for me
Oh let me give you my two lips
They'll be smile when you do
Can't you see they are waiting
To share my world with you
Can't you see they are waiting
I'll give you something to drink about
intro G,C,D,G
[G] I stumbled in this morning
[C] Completely out of my mind
[D] Down to my last warning
[G] Down to my last line
But before I got one word out
[C] She unloaded on me
[D] Said if that bottle is all that important
Then Ive got just what you [G] need
(chorus)
[G] I'll give you something to Drink About
When I start doing what ive [C] done without
You think that you've got some [D] problems now
Just wait'll I get out of this [G] house
Im gonna leave you with this memory
It'll be here just to [C] drive you to drink
Now you'll have your self a [D] good excuse to pour down that juice
I'll give you something to [G] drink about
(lead) G,C,D,G
[G] She's only been gone two hours
[C] But IM not here alone
[D] Her memory's already moving in
[G] And making itself at home
And IM already reaching
[C] For what drove her away
[D] From somewhere over in the corner
I heard her memory [G] say
(repeat Chorus)
(tag)
you'll have a [D] good excuse to pour down that juice
I'll give you something to [G] drink about
I'll be your stepping stone while you keep stepping on
From him to him
I'll try to keep the pace just looking for a place
In your heart within.
You told me once just how my kisses thrilled you
Since that time there's been many lips you've known
Now there you go again in love with someone new
And darling please, please don't miss your stepping stone.
I'll be your stepping stone while you keep stepping on
From him to him
I'll try to keep the pace just looking for a place
In your heart within.
In every step I want to be there helping
For it's love not jealousy that hangs me on
When you walk out on him look where you're stepping
And darling please don't miss your stepping stone.
I'll be your stepping stone while you keep stepping on
From him to him
I'll try to keep the pace just looking for a place
I say tomorrow I'll forget you
That I won't always be this blue
I'll soon forget I ever met you
But I always keep on loving you.
I tried to hate you even run you down
I guess I told a million lies on you
I even said I'm glad your not around
But I always keep on loving you.
--- Instrumental ---
I tell my heart it's time to be with you
I pray I'll find another too
'Cause I don't ever seem to make it
Cause I'll always keep on loving you.
I tried to hate you even run you down
I guess I told a million lies on you
I even said I'm glad your not around
Well, I'd rather switch than fight anytime
There's a little yellow streak runnin' up this back of mine
When it's time who's a-gonna hold him tight
I'm a lover not a fighter and I'd rather a-switch than fight.
Well, I was out with a red head last night
Her boy friend caused a scene that was a sight
Then he bowed about me and I took flight
There's a whole lot more of them pretty girls
And I rather switch than fight.
Yeah, I'd rather switch than fight anytime
There's a little yellow streak runnin' up this back of mine
When it's time who's a-gonna hold him tight
I'm a lover not a fighter and I'd rather switch than fight.
--- Instrumental ---
Now my first wife was a lovely sight to view
But fuss and fight was all she cared to do
When she reached forty-four, well, I shoved her out the door
And I got me a couple that were twenty-two.
So, I'd rather switch than fight anytime
There's a little yellow streak runnin' up this back of mine
When it's time who's a-gonna hold him tight
I'd rather die young than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me whatever you do
Though others may tempt you and tell you they care
You'll find only sorrow in a secret affair
I'd rather die young than grow old all alone
Please tell me you love me let me call you my own
To see someone's picture where my picture hung
Believe me my darling I'd rather die young
Don't leave me never leave me please don't leave me never leave me
I been lonely much too long I'd give a Yankee dime if you come back home
Honey won't you let me hold you tight
Tears keep a fallin' my eyes are blurred if I had the wings of a pretty little bird
I would fly right to your arms tonight
I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide if you was a waitin' on the other side
Honey just to hug and hold you tight
I'd jump across and never get wet right there by your side I'd set
Yes indeed everything would be alright
If you would come back home to me make me happy like I used to be
I'd start and meet you halfway
I'd leave here and never look back I'd run a mile in a minute flat
To get to you before the end of day
I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide...
She cooked my dinner and shines my shoes
Cleans up my Sunday hat
Don't tell me nothin' at all about somethin'
'Cause I wouldn't know a thing about that.
Well, I've just been married for about six months
And your sayin' that I'm blind as a bat
You said she road around with a-one and another
Well, I wouldn't know a thing about that.
Oh, buddy I'm married to a wonderful gal
And I'm livin' a wonderful life
So you better shut up and get outta my way
'Cause you're talkin' about my wife.
She cooked my dinner and shines my shoes
Cleans up my Sunday hat
Don't tell me nothin' at all about somethin'
'Cause I wouldn't know a thing about that.
--- Instrumental ---
Good buddy you're a-lookin' at a peaceable lad
I'm not a man that likes to fight
But you'll feel my fists in the middle of your belly
And you're about to hold a company right.
Well, we'd get along better with out your help
I think it's time you were gone
How could anyone be happy without a pretty woman
And bunch of little children at home.
She cooked my dinner and shines my shoes
Cleans up my Sunday hat
Don't tell me nothin' at all about somethin'
'Cause I wouldn't know a thing about that.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, she cooked my dinner and shines my shoes
Cleans up my Sunday hat
Don't tell me nothin' at all about somethin'
'Cause I wouldn't know a thing about that.
I'll take the chance
To lose my soul, my life, my pride
I'll take the chance
To be with you.
I tried to live
My life the best I can
I prayed I'd never cheat
To heed
My hearts command
But did you know
You are my tried and true?
I wonder if you think
I'd do the same by you
I'll take the chance
Of causing you to doubt my love
I'll take the chance
To be with you.
--- Instrumental ---
I know it's wrong
For us to
And when you hold me in
Your arms I can't resist.
I have a home
And some one tried and true
I know I'll lose it all
If I would dream of you.
I'll take the chance
To lose my soul, my life, my pride
I'll take the chance
Do you remember how you felt when you kissed your brand new bride
Or the feeling that ran through you when you held your new born child
And when he called you daddy did you feel ten feet tall
Well, I heard about a man who must have had the greatest thrill of all.
John was just an ordinary man like you and me
And he did lotta preaching near the Sea of Galilee
Well, he must have been a pretty good preacher
'Cause he sure could tell the news
But he said there's a man coming after me and I can't tie his shoes.
I wonder how John felt when he baptized Jesus
How did he feel when Jesus came and said let it be done
I wonder how John felt when he led him in the water
Don't you know it was a blessin' to baptize God's only son.
John talked to a lot of people and many saw the light
But what about walking up and shaking hands with Jesus Christ
I wonder if he trembled when he first saw the man
Don't you know he felt the spirit when he touched the Master's hand.
I wonder how John felt when he baptized Jesus
How did he feel when Jesus came and said let it be done
I wonder how John felt when he led him in the water
Don't you know it was a blessin' to baptize God's only son.
I wonder how John felt when he baptized Jesus
How did he feel when Jesus came and said let it be done
I wonder how John felt when he led him in the water
You're my always and forever.
You're the one that hung the moon.
After all these nights together
I still get lost in your perfume.
And if I could write a love song,
every line would tell the truth.
It would be a warm and soft one
and my heart would say to you
When you see me walk on water,
when the sea don't reach the shore
when the fires of hell freeze over,
I won't need you anymore
Oh, the feelings lay so easy,
lyin' here the way we are.
No one else could ever hold me
like the heavens hold the stars.
When you see me walk on water,
when the sea don't reach the shore
when the fires of hell freeze over,
I won't need you anymore
Do you think I'll keep on waitin' for your love while you keep date
Other fellows in this town that think you're free
I can't give something dear for nothing surely this time I'm not bluffing
I won't love you any more than you love me
You like worldly ways and riches pretty clothes and fancy stitches
And you think you're living best with all of these
But I know one thing for certain my old heart can't stand this hurtin'
It's not right to love you more than you love me
I can't run around with everyone to play with you
So why must I be the one who's always so confused
This love affair is far from even and I believe in even steven
I won't love you any more than you love me
Go out on a date with me tonight kiss me hard and hold me tight
Baby, I've loved you for so long
You're really just a huggin' and kiss and pet, make love that ain't been made yet
Baby, true love just can't be wrong.
Well, we'll a make love underneath the stars under a lover's moon
Make us some plans about a weddin' day that's comin' up real soon
So I'm a gonna take you out tonight and I'm a gonna treat you real, real nice
Wish that tonight would never end.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, a we'll a get in about two o'clock and all your neighbors in the block
They won't know what time that you get in
'Cause we'll a just a sneak up to your door, kiss me once and I'll beg for more
Wish that tonight would never end.
Yeah, yeah, we'll make love underneath the stars under a lover's moon
Make us some plans about a weddin' day that's comin' up real soon
So I'm a gonna take you out tonight and I'm a gonna treat you real, real nice
I remember wearin' straight leg Levis and flannel shirts
Even when they weren't in style
I remember singin' with Roy Rogers at the movies
When the West was really wild
And I was listenin' to the Opry
When all of my friends were diggin' Rock 'n Roll
And Rhythm & Blues
I was Country, when Country wasn't cool
I remember circlin' the drive-in, pullin' up
And turnin' down George Jones
I remember when no one was lookin'
I was puttin' peanuts in my Coke
I took a lot of kiddin'
'Cause I never did fit in
now look at everybody tryin' to be what I was then
I was Country, when Country wasn't cool
(Chorus:)
I was Country, when Country wasn't cool
I was Country, from my hat down to my boots
I still act, and look the same
What you see ain't nothin' new
I was Country, when Country wasn't cool
They call us country bumpkins
For stickin' to our roots
I'm just glad we're in a country
Where we're all free to choose
I was Country, when Country wasn't cool
(Repeat chorus)
Rivers turn to oceans and flow on to the sea, embers turn to ashes, and love to memories. Rain turns to rainbows and gray skies turn to blue. But when the world turns on me I turn to you.
A thirsty man needs water. A bluebird needs the sky. A man needs his woman or he'll wither up and die. Roses need sunshine. Violets need the dew. But not half as much as I need you.
Once I lived a life of wine and roses
I drank a lot back then for one concern
Success for me lay just around the corner
I thought my social friend would help me make the turn
But now I'm paying for the days of wine and roses
A victim of the drunken life I chose
Now all my social friends look down their noses
For I kept the wine and threw away the rose
I stood by and watched the bottle take control of me
The turn I made was not the one I planned
And I watched my social standings slip away from me
As I slowly watched the bottle take command
And now I'm paying for the days of wine and roses
A victim of the drunken life I chose
Now all my social friends look down their noses
Last night when I said it was gettin' colder
I thought you'd take the hint
Well, I wanted my arm around your shoulder
That's what I really meant.
When I asked if I could drive you home
I didn't want to be alone
We've been friends a long, long time
Oh, why can't you see what's on my mind.
I said all that to say all this
I want your touch and I need your kiss
Honey, if I even had half the nerve
I'd give in' and give you desert.
Every other thing that you do to me
You make my head spin and my knees go weak
I follow your love and I can't resist
I said all that to say all this.
--- Instrumental ---
Baby, I'm standing on the edge
All I need is a little push
But it's hard to speak my heart
So I keep beatin' around the bush.
When I said I need someone like you
Couldn't you see where it was leading too
Your the only one who can do it
Where I thought you'd see right through it.
I said all that to say all this
I want your touch and I need your kiss
Honey, if I even had half the nerve
I could even follow this urge
Every other thing that you do to me
You make my head spin and my knees go weak
I follow your love and I can't resist
I said all that to say all this.
I follow your love and I can't resist
I tried as a man, I was trying in my way
To make things easy for you
And to live everyday I brought home all my pay
To make things easy for you.
And I always thought little things that I brought
Would help you to see your day through
But the days were to long, you just couldn't stay home
I made leavin' easy for you.
I heard someone sayin' your not home everyday
To make things easy for you
Yes, I bought pretty clothes and what else heaven knows
Guess I made things to easy for you.
--- Instrumental ---
You said you wouldn't go far so I bought a new car
To make things easy for you
And today when you left I blamed only myself
I made things to easy for you.
See that girl over there by the jukebox
Here the lonely songs that she plays
Well, you ask me if I know that's she's lonesome
I know a little, I made her that way.
But I knew her when she was happy
And I love you, was all she could say
But a lot of times I let her get lonely
I know a little, I made her that way.
Well, you ask me if I know how she's living
And did I know her head was dizzy from wine
Yes, I know that she's everybody's baby
I know a little, for once she was mine.
Yes, I knew her when she was happy
And I love you, was all she could say
So ask me if I know why she's crying
I know a little, I made her that way.
I let you go when I needed you so
Not knowing then I want you back again
Now that you're gone there's one thing I know
I'll always regret I let you go
Such a fool was I to be so blind
That you was within these arms of mine
It's too late now another's love you hold
I'll always regret I let you go
It hurts to know it was you I love so
Old mem'ry of you comes back to make me blue
One thought of you and tears begin to flow
I'll always regret I let you go
I Can't Take A Heart That's Broken
Make It Over Again
But I Know A Man Who Can
I Can't Take A Soul That's Sin Sick
Wash It White As The Snow
But I Know A Man Who Can
Some Call Him Savior, The Redeemer Of All Men
I Call Him Jesus, For He's My Dearest Friend
If You think no one can help you
And Your Life Is Out Of Hand
I Know A Man Who Can
I Can't Walk Upon The Water
Calm The Dark And Raging Sea
But I Know A Man Who Can
I Can't Cause Blind Eyes To Open
Or Make The Lame To Walk Again
In a bar room I'm standin' with a drink in my hand
Trying to hide from the world
Drink dulls my memory and so here I stand
I just lost my favorite girl.
I'll stay till I'm no longer able to stand
And drink till my head's in a whirl
I'm living the life of an ungodly man
I just lost my favorite girl.
Last call I heard the bartender say
Now I must go out in the world
With no place to go to here I can't stay
I just lost my favorite girl.
--- Instrumental ---
Last call I heard the bartender say
Now I must go out in the world
With no place to go to here I can't stay
I know you tried your best to love me you smiled when your heart told you to weep
You tried to pretend that you were happy last night I heard you crying in your sleep
You gave the best years of your life dear and each precious vow you tried to keep
I love you so much I want you happy last night I heard you crying in your sleep
[ steel ]
Your heart is yearning for an old love with new love it's useless to complete
It hurts me to know you are unhappy cause last night I heard you crying in your sleep
You know that you are free to go dear and don't mind if I start to weep
I never think of searching for a new love
'Cause you would only stand in my way
I'm happy loving you and I can feel it
And I fall in love with you every day.
You do so many things that I treasure
You are the answer to the prayer I pray
The sweetness in your touch can not be measured
And I fall in love with you every day.
Everyday I see much more of heaven
'Cause you have kept my loneliness away
Sharing love with you makes life much brighter
And I fall in love with you every day.
I can love you enough to keep you satisfied
And you won't have to search for someone new each night
I can hold you and make you know you are my everything
I can love you enough and let you know you're all I need.
I can be the man you dreamed of, the one you need to hold
'Cause you're my kind of woman and this time our love will grow
I can make you know that you are wanted for the rest of your life
I can love you enough and we can start tonight.
--- Instrumental ---
I will take away your lonely that you have known before
And if you should get weary I'll only love you more
I will live for you, I will love for you, you're all I'm dreaming of
I can love you enough and I will give you all my love.
I can be the man you dreamed of, the one you need to hold
'Cause you're my kind of woman and this time our love should grow
I can make you know that you are wanted for the rest of your life
There's been good years and there's been walls
There's been times I've been walkin' tall
I have loved and I have lost
I have lived and I've paid the cost
I guess the good Lord made me a man
And I am.
I have dreams and I have soul
I've been blessed like no one I know
I've seen heaven and I've known hell
I've been told things that I never tell
Yeah, the good Lord made me a man
And I am.
This old world keeps on turnin'
And I have no regrets
Every night I know I got a good hand to hold
When I lay down my head.
I'll keep on till I die
I'll just do it and never ask why
See the good Lord made me a man
And I am.
Yes, the good Lord made me a man
I've gambled in the game of love
The cards and dice have fallen
I've had my share of aweet romance
I've had fights and lots of quarels.
Well I've rode in cars with movie stars
My bank accout's a doozer
But when I gamble with my heart
I always wind up a loser.
--- Instrumental ---
I alway wind up lookin' back
And I says, boys, what happened
The strings of love has just run out
And you heart screams it's madness.
My sex appeals lies in the pill
And that's where I'm the choser
But when I gamble with my heart
I always wind up a loser.
--- Instrumental ---
At the game where money's to blame
With cards around the table
I'll make a bet and get a met
I havn't always been able.
I guess the cards are all marred
And the wonmans eyes are bluer
But when I gamble with my heart
I always wind up a loser.
--- Instrumental ---
I've rode in cars with movie stars
My bank accout's a doozer
But when I gamble with my heart
I always wind up a loser.
I've had good luck,
And bad luck,
And no luck it's true.
But I always get lucky with you.
I've been turned on,
And turned down,
When the bars close at two.
But I always get lucky with you.
I keep two strikes against me,
Most all of the time.
And when it's down to just a phone call,
I might have a dime.
There's been good days,
And bad days,
But when the day is through,
I always get lucky with you.
I keep two strikes against me,
Most all of the time.
And when it's down to just a phone call,
I might have a dime.
There's been good days,
And bad days,
but when the day is through,
I always get lucky with you.
How proud I would have been to share your life of sin
But you saw someone new, I wouldn't do for you.
I wouldn't mind at all to let my morales fall
I'd like to try again, how proud I would have been.
Don't think that I'm above selling my soul for love
And if that's what it cost then take the price and go
Without your love I'll be a whole lot less than me
I'd like to try again, how proud I would have been.
A sinners just an angel that slipped and fell
For one like you I'd play a sinners part so well
I'd stoop to any length to gain your love it seems
I'd like to try again, how proud I would have been.
--- Instrumental ---
A sinners just an angel that slipped and fell
For one like you I'd play a sinners part so well
I'd stoop to anything to gain your love it seems
Like a raging flood that ruins a poor man's land
You keep doing things to hurt me all you can
But the thickness that we knew is growing thin
How much rain can one man stand
How much rain can one man stand
I gave you everything but my right hand
If you won't let me love you then don't let me be your friend
How much rain can one man stand
I can see them big old storm clouds movin' in
There's a stranger in your big brown eyes again
And you've told him that I'm just an old time friend
How much rain can one man stand
How much rain can one man stand...
We read of a place that's called heaven,
It's made for the pure and the free;
These truths in God's word He has given,
How beautiful heaven must be.
Chorus:
How beautiful heaven must be
Sweet home of the happy and free;
Fair haven of rest for the weary,
How beautiful heaven must be.
In heaven no drooping nor pining,
No wishing for elsewhere to be;
God's light is forever, there shining,
How beautiful heaven must be.
Chorus:
How beautiful heaven must be
Sweet home of the happy and free;
Fair haven of rest for the weary,
How beautiful heaven must be.
--- Instrumental ---
The angels so sweetly are singing,
Up there by the beautiful sea;
Sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing,
How beautiful heaven must be.
Chorus:
How beautiful heaven must be
Sweet home of the happy and free;
Fair haven of rest for the weary,
Well I don't know why you left me but I do know that your gone Over night you turned my life into a sad ol' song And one way or another, I gotta get over you Well there's only one thing left for me to do Lord, I don't wanna die of a broken heart That would be too sad Or drive my car off a cliff Well, that would just hurt too bad And if I tied a rope around my neck, I couldn't get my breath Well I think I'll just honky-tonk myself to death Well, I may get a little bit crazy but I don't wanna go insane Young women and ole whisky, well it just may kill the pain I'm gonna find the highest barstool and climb up to the top. I think I'll just drink and two-step until I drop Lord, I don't wanna die of a broken heart That would be too sad Or drive my car off a cliff Well, that would just hurt too bad And if I tied a rope around my neck, I couldn't get my breath Well I think I'll just honky-tonk myself to death And if I tied a rope around my neck, I couldn't get my breath Well I think I'll just honky-tonk myself to death Yeah, I think I'll honky-tonk myself to death
So many things are on your mind
You look troubled and scared to death
And the chores you missed on your very long list
That won't let you catch your breath.
I know we've had some hard times
But I won't let that get in your way
Before you cry tonight and get up tight
There's one thing that I'd like to say.
Honey hush, turn the lights down low
Don't push so hard
Leave our cares and woes
And won't you please
Let me lead you across the floor.
Honey hush, it'll be alright
Don't you think we should discuss
Oh, but not tonight
We can worry in the mornin'
But right now, Honey hush.
--- Instrumental ---
Things don't change very easy
It's like our whole world is falling apart
But this love we share shows how much we care
We're forever joined at the heart.
I believe that we will get through this
Though we don't rightly know what to do
If there's a will there's a way with these bills to pay
As long as I know I've got you.
Honey hush, turn the lights down low
Don't push to hard
Leave your cares and woe
And dance with me
Let me lead you across the floor.
Honey hush, It'll be alright
Don't you think we
Oh, but not tonight
We can worry in the mornin'
But right now, Honey hush.
We can worry in the mornin'
But right now, Honey hush.
My years have been many my loved ones are gone
And I miss them more every day
I'm ready to move to that heavenly home
And I yearn for the day I can say
Take this ring from my finger these shoes from my feet
Take all of my worldly possessions away
Just leave me my Bible a date I must keep
It's homecoming in heaven for me
I'll kiss my old mother shake hands with my dad
I know they'll remember their boy
We'll all be so happy and I'll be so glad
As our cup runneth over with joy
Hold everything till I come home
No matter how long I'm gone
Don't be tempted by their money and booze
Nobody's gonna fill my shoes.
When I get back I won't even knock
'Cause the same ole keys fits the same ole locks
Hold everything till I come home
No matter how long I'm gone.
Hold everything till I come home
No matter how long I'm gone
Don't try to sell our little shack
Just keep it till I get back.
Just keep everything in apple shape
If you feel to quessy put on the brake
Hold everything till I come home
No matter how long I'm gone.
Hold everything till I come home
No matter how long I'm gone
Just meet 'em at the door with a 44
And tell 'em I'm right next door.
If they ask you for a date just show 'em they gate
And if they don't like it tell them your to late
Hold everything till I come home
No matter how long I'm gone.
Hold everything I'm a-comin' home
No matter how far I roam
When I return we're gonna be alone
You'll forget I've ever been gone.
When I get back you won't sleep
And you won't have much time to eat
Hold everything till I come home
I don't need the help of the red wine in the glass to ease my mind
I found out a way to forget the way you left me here behind
I drink up a mem'ry and it takes me back to places that I've been
I just think about you and I'm high on the thought of you again.
I can see me anytime I want to in my favorite chair at home
I played like a pony when the children needed one to ride on
With each memory I drink it makes me feel so good and warm within
I just think about you and I'm high on the thought of you again.
--- Instrumental ---
We lived in the world that was ours till he came between you and me
So I'll keep drinkin' memories 'cause the past is for I live in
I just think about you and I'm high on the thought of you again.
If you say that you've been searchin' for
A place you've never been
Aw, here it is, darlin', here it is.
And when you're down there at the bottom
And you're lookin' out for a friend
Here I am, darling, here I am.
We've both grown tired
Of running after rainbows
Here we are, darling, here we are.
--- Instrumental ---
If it feels like you've been driftin'
And you don't know where you've been
Come on in, you can come on in.
And if all you've seen is back roads
That leads you out of town
Turn 'round, darling, turn 'round.
We've both grown tired
Of running from each other
Her we are, darling, here we are.
We've both grown tired
Of running after rainbows
Here we are, darling, here we are.
Cowboys don't cry, and heroes don't die
Good always wins, again and again
Love is a sweet dream that always comes true
Oh, if life were like the movies, I'd never be blue
CHORUS
But here in the real world
It's not that easy at all
'Cause when hearts get broken
It's real tears that fall
And darlin' it's sad but true
But the one thing I've learned from you
Is how the boy don't always get the girl
Here in the real world
I gave you my love, but that wasn't enough
To hold your heart when times got rough
And tonight on that silver screen
It'll end like it should
Two lovers will make it through
Like I hoped we would
repeat
REPEAT CHORUS
No, the boy don't always get the girl
Oh, I love her and just can't live without her
And I've got the urge to tell the world about her
But our love's a secret and can't see the light of day
But I went and wrote this love song anyway
Her name is _ _ _, her eyes are _
Her hair is just like _ _, and she measures _ _ _
But someday I'll fill in the lines when she and I are free
And we'll walk in the sunshine _ _ _ and me
--- Instrumental ---
Oh, it really is a scandal and disgrace
To have to call your woman what's-her-face
But her husband thinks he owns her heart and soul for life
And he'll kill the man who messes with his wife
Her name is _ _ _, her eyes are _
Her hair is just like _ _, and she measures _ _ _
But someday I'll fill in the lines when she and I are free
And we'll walk in the sunshine _ _ _ and me
Yes, someday I'll fill in the lines when she and I are free
And we'll walk in the sunshine _ _ _ and me
Woke up this morning happy as could be look out my window what did I see
Comin' up my sidewalk was as big as day
Oh well here comes trouble that I never thought I'd see when you went away
Hello trouble come on in
Well you talk about heartaches where the world you've been
I ain't had the mis'ry since you've been gone
Well hello trouble trouble trouble welcome home
We'll make a cup of coffee and you can rest your shoes
And you can tell me them sweet lies and I'd listen to you
For I'm just a little part of all the life you've lived
But I'd rather have a little bit of trouble than to never know the love you give
Hello trouble come on in...
Hello darlin' nice to see you it's been a long time
You're just as lovely as you used to be
How's your new love are you happy hope you're doing fine
Just to know this means so much to me
What's that darlin' how'm I doing guess I'm doing all right
Except I can't sleep and I cry all night till dawn
What I'm trying to say is I love you and I miss you
And I'm so sorry that I did you wrong
Look up darlin' let me kiss you just for old time sake
Let me hold you in my arms one more time
Thank you darlin' may God bless you and may each step you take
Bring you closer to the things you seek to find
Goodbye darlin' gotta go now gotta try to find a way
To lose these mem'ries of a love so warm and true
And if you should ever find it in your heart to forgive me
Come back darlin' I'll be waiting for you
Well, you and me baby know what love's all about
It sure wasn't easy oh, but we figured it out
No matter what happens we'll see it through
Baby, don't you see there ain't no me without you
We're like Heckle and Jeckle, Jeckle and Hyde
Frankie and Jonny oh, Bonnie and Clyde
Just like Laurel and Hardy, Bartles and James
One without the other baby, just ain't the same
We've held it together and together we'll stand
You and me against the world hand in hand
A team of wild horses couldn't pull us apart
Forever joined together heart to heart
Just like Heckle and Jeckle, Jeckle and Hyde
Frankie and Jonny oh, Bonnie and Clyde
Just like Laurel and Hardy, Bartles and James
One without the other baby, just ain't the same
Just like birds of a feather we fit like a glove
When we snuggle together like two bugs in a rug
We're like Heckle and Jeckle, Jeckle and Hyde
Frankie and Jonny, Willie and Waylon, Bonnie and Clyde
Just like Laurel and Hardy, Bartles and James
One without the other baby, just ain't the same
We're like Heckle and Jeckle, Jeckle and Hyde
Frankie and Jonny, Willie and Dolly, Bonnie and Clyde
Just like Laurel and Hardy, Bartles and James
Heartbroken me, lonesome as can be
Heartbroken, sad and so blue
Lonesome for your charms and your lovin' arms
Heartbroken 'cause I'm losin' you.
Most every night I lie awake
Just cryin' 'cause we're through
I'd give the world if I could hear
That she's been cryin' too.
Heartbroken me, lonesome as can be
Heartbroken 'cause I'm losin' you.
--- Instrumental ---
Heartbroken me, lonesome as can be
Heartbroken, sad and so blue
Lonesome for your charms and your lovin' arms
Heartbroken 'cause I'm losin' you.
Most every night I lie awake
Just cryin' 'cause we're through
I'd give the world if I could hear
That she's been cryin' too.
Heartbroken me, lonesome as can be
Well, tonight I hit every doggone joint in town
And while my bottle keeps a-talkin' to me it don't need you around
But tomorrow ain't gonna hold me no big surprise
I'll have a hunk in mind and a pair of bloodshot eyes.
'Cause I've got heartaches and hangovers since you've been gone
Heartaches and hangovers now I'm all alone
Lock the door and disconnect the phone
'Cause I've got heartaches and hangovers since you've been gone.
--- Instrumental ---
As the days go by I'm a-drinkin' more and more
Well, I like it like that
My only friend is down at the liquor store
I buy the jug it takes away the pain
And I'm a-knowin' tomorrow that things will be the same.
'Cause I have heartaches and hangovers since you've been gone
Heartaches and hangovers now I'm all alone
I lock the door and disconnect the phone
'Cause I got heartaches and hangovers since you've been gone.
My mother and me know all the books of the bible
She guided my way as long as she could
But I wondered astray to worship false idols
It brought me shame, she told me it would.
Have mercy on me (have mercy on me)
Dear Lord a poor sinner (dear Lord a poor sinner)
I'm looking for you (I'm looking for you)
In Heaven some day (in heaven some day.)
On the righteous road (on the righteous road)
I'm just a beginner (I'm just a beginner)
Have mercy on me (have mercy on me)
And show me the way (and show me the way.)
--- Instrumental ---
How many loved ones are already in Heaven
They're praying for me as if they know
They're hoping I'll change my way of living
Well, tell them I have they'll be happy to know.
Have mercy on me (have mercy on me)
Dear Lord a poor sinner (dear Lord a poor sinner)
I'm looking for you (I'm looking for you)
In Heaven some day (in heaven some day.)
On the righteous road (on the righteous road)
I'm just a beginner (I'm just a beginner)
Have mercy on me (have mercy on me)
And show me the way (and show me the way.)
--- Instrumental ---
Have mercy on me (have mercy on me)
Dear Lord a poor sinner (dear Lord a poor sinner)
I'm looking for you (I'm looking for you)
In Heaven some day (in heaven some day)
On the righteous road (on the righteous road)
I'm just a beginner (I'm just a beginner)
Have mercy on me (have mercy on me)
The fear of losing you somehow yet in my mind, still lingers
Tomorrow will not seem so close to gettin' us today
I'm holding on but I can feel you darlin' slippin' through my fingers
And it hurts to see your love for me just slowly slip away.
And the party going on as long as I can seem to find the reason
I'd crawl to you if it would do one bit of good at all
I just sit and watch the screen wall that I built around you fall
Without a reason that's the hardest part of all.
--- Instrumental ---
If there was something I had done then I could say I'm sorry
And try to make things up to you somehow I'd find a way
But the only thing I'm guilty of is lovin' you so long now
I can't stand to see your love for me just slowly slip away.
And the party going on as long as I can't seem to find the reason
I'd crawl to you if it would do one bit of good at all
I just sit and watch the green wall that I built around you fall
Without a reason that's the hardest part of all.
I've heard people say that love is maeant for two
But this old heart of mine knows that this ain't true
Three's a crowd they say but somehow something's wrong
I got one I hang around and one I love at home.
(Hanging on to one, and hangin' 'round the other.)
The one I hang around is more than just a lover
The one I love at home is a good wife and a mother
Hangin' on to one and hangin' 'round the other.
--- Instrumental ---
Now heartaches on the way the ending soon will come
But I can't stand the thought of losing either one
The truth I hide inside is more than I can stand
Me and her in misery a-walkin' hand in hand.
(Hanging on to one, and hangin' 'round the other.)
The one I hang around is more than just a lover
The one I love at home is a good wife and a mother
Hangin' on to one and hangin' 'round the other.
Hang up the baby's stocking
Be sure that you don't forget
For the dear little dimpled darling
Has never seen Christmas yet!
I told her all about it
She opened her big blue eyes
I'm sure she understood it
She looked so funny and wise.
--- Instrumental ---
(Scotty)
Gee, what a tiny stocking!
It doesn't take much to hold
But little pink toe's as baby's
Away from the frost and the cold.
But then, for the baby's Christmas
It never would do at all
Why! Santa wouldn't be looking
For anything half so small.
--- Instrumental ---
(Lulu Belle)
I'll know what we'll do for the baby
I've thought of the very best plan
I'll borrow a stocking from Grandma
The biggest that ever I can.
And hang it by mine, dear mother
Right here in the corner so
I'll write a letter to Santa
And fasten it to the toe.
--- Instrumental ---
(Both)
Write-this is the baby's stocking
That hangs in the corner here
You never have seen her, Santa
For she only came this year.
(Lulu Belle)
But she's just the blessed'st baby
And now before you go
Just cram her stocking with goodies
From the top down to the toe!
(Both)
Hang up the baby's stocking
Be sure that you don't forget!
For the dear little dimpled darling,
Oh, the coffee pot's perkin', soon dad leaves for workin'
Oh, it's Monday Lord, and we forgot you again
By Tuesday we're a-waitin and it's gettin' agravatin'
Knowin' Wednesday's still hangs in the wind.
Thursday we're a-thinkin, 'dancin' and drinkin'
Friday starts another Satin's weekeend
Saturday's goin' to please us, oh, but Sunday without Jesus
Only brings troubled Monday again.
Startin' Moday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Living for Jesus, Satin never was a friend
And your Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Oh, the joy he'll bring there'll never be an end.
Let's be more understandin',
Why He's bein' so demandin'
He only want love to die for our sins
Starts your Mondays and Tuesdays
And Sundays going to leave us
Upon a Saturdays hallelujah weekend.
--- Instrumnental ---
Startin' Moday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Living for Jesus, Satin never was a friend
And your Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Oh, the joy he'll bring there'll never be an end.
Let's be more understandin',
Why He's bein' so demandin'
He only want love for diein' for our sins
Starts your Mondays and Tuesdays
And Sundays going to leave us
A happy seventh day hallelujah weekend.
Starts your Mondays and Tuesdays
And Sundays going to leave us
When the storm clouds gather and I'm losing my mind
She stands right beside me she lights up my day
She's the one thing I found in a world that's gone wrong
She's the words and the music to the world's finest song
(Chorus:)
Lord let me keep her at least for a while
I promise I'll love her 'till I've walked my last mile
When your trumpets are sounding and you've played my song
Don't send me no angels 'cause I've got my own
She stayed with me thru the hard times that's still goin' on
That old feeling between us it's still comming on strong
When my eyes close forever and my last breath is gone
Don't send me no angels 'cause I've got my own
(Repeat chorus)
Little Johnnie Green, Little Sallie Brown spooning in the park with the grass all around, Underneath a tree, they were making love, gazing at the silver stars above, John said "Sallie our love will grow, I've got money said Sal, you know, And if you will share my lot I'll give you all I've got." Head upon his breast Little Sallie Brown Cooche, Cooche Coo with the grass all around, now and then a kiss, then a loving sigh, what would popsey do if ma should die, John said Sallie when we are wed, I'll bring breakfast to you in bed, Come on dear just one more squeeze Give me your bank book please. After they were wed, I can cook she said Fried a piece of steak with the grass all around, made some biscuits too, which poor Johnnie ate, Doctor, came, but then it was too late, John delirious starts to rave, three days after he's in his grave, All his happy days are gone, home cooking killed poor John! And the green grass grew all around, all around, all around, and each little bird in the tree top high said "Oh you Kid" and winked his eye, and the green grass grew all around, all around, on the ground, with all your gold my turtle dove, said he "How can you doubt my love?" and the green grass grew all around, all around, and the green grass grew all around. And the green grass grew all around, all around, all around, and each little bird in the tree top high sang "Oh you Kid" "You're some wise guy!" and the green grass grew all around, all around, on the ground, John fancied he heard some one say, there's always one born every day, and the green grass grew all around, all around, and the green grass grew all around. And the green grass grew all around, all around, all around, and each little bird in the tree top high sand "Oh you John" Goodbye, goodbye! and the green grass grew all around, all around, on the ground, The biscuits he could not digest, were laid away with John to rest, and the green grass grew all around, all around, and the green grass grew all around.
I guess we've walked a million miles together hand in hand
We'd climb steep Rocky Mountains a happy woman a happy man
We'd thought our love would go on forever side by side
But here we stand like strangers at the great divide
We've loved our way to the top of life the rest was all down hill
The rough times seem behind us and our dreams were all fulfilled
But we found out sometimes love grows old and I think our love just died
But here we stand like strangers at the great divide
Now you'll take a high road I will take the low
But who'll take the baby cause we both love her so
Divorce is not the answer now but we've got too much pride
So here we stand like strangers at the great divide
I can hardly bare the sight of lipstick on the cigarettes there in the ashtray
Lyin' cold the way you left them at least your lips caressed them while you packed
And a lip print on a half-filled cup of coffeethat you poured and didn't drink
But at least you thought you wanted it that's so much more than I can say for me
But what a good year for the roses many blooms still linger there
The lawn could stand another mowin' it's funny I don't even care
And when you turned and walked away and as the door behind you closes
The only thing I know to say it's been a good year for the roses
After three full years of marriage it's the first time that you haven't made the bed
I guess the reason we're not talkin' there's so little left to say we haven't said
While a million thoughts go running through my mind I find I haven't spoke a word
And from the bedroom those familiar sounds of our one baby's cryin' goes unheard
When I feel so lonesome and I think that I
Can't go on with out you there ain't no use to try
Then I tell my heart the things I mean to do
Run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry.
When my memory start talkin' back to me
And I almost feel the lips that said goodbye
Then I tell myself the thing for me to do
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry.
--- Instrumental ---
Sometimes when I feel I've taken my last step
And I can't make one more move without your help
Then I tell my heart the thing I need to do
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry.
When my memory start talkin' back to me
And I almost feel the lips that said goodbye
Then I tell myself the things for me to do
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry.
Come on down to the big boat show,
and bring your whole family.
I'll be there with my rain-coat on;
hanging out with my friend;
'lil Willie.
I guess I know it's time;
Gonna have a little talk with you friend.
I guess I know it's time,
to have a little chat my friend.
Come on over to the carwash,
and don't forget to bring a snack;
like a pop-tart or cupcake or maybe;
a bowl of gravy, or something like that.
I guess I know it's time;
Gonna have a little talk with you friend.
I guess I know it's time,
(T.W.)
In a pawn shop in Chicago
On a sunny summer day
A couple gazes at the wedding rings
There on display
(G.J)
She smiles n' nods her head
As he says, "Honey that's for you,
It's not much, but it's the best
That I can do."
Chorus-both
Golden rings (golden ring) with one tiny little stone
Waiting there (waiting there) for someone to take you home
By itself (by itself) it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
(T.W.)
In a little wedding chapel later on that afternoon
An old upright piano plays that old familiar tune
(G.J.)
Tears roll down her cheeks
And happy thoughts run through her head
As he whispers low, "With this ring, I thee wed."
Chorus- both
Golden ring (golden ring) with one tiny little stone
Shining ring (shining ring) now at last it's found a home
By itself (by itself) it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
Ooo-ooo
(T.W.)
In a small two room apartment
As they fought their final round
He says, "You won't admit it,
But I know you're leavin' town."
(G.J.)
She says, "One thing's for certain,
I don't love you any more."
And throws down the ring
As she walks out the door
Chorus- both
Golden ring (golden ring) with one tiny little stone
Cast aside (cast aside) like the love that's dead and gone
By itself (by itself) it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
(Both)
In a pawn shop in Chicago
On a sunny summer day
A couple gazes at the wedding rings
There on display,
In thy holy name, won't you give me just another day
There's some thing I need to do before I pass away
I have some friends that's won't live right, but now they're goin' wrong
Give me just one day Lord, then I'll be comin' home.
Brother James from down the road won't pray in church next Sunday
Give me just one day, Lord, give me just one more day
When I tell him what you can do he'll still be prayin' Monday
Give me just one day, Lord, give me just one day.
In thy holy name, won't you give me just another day
There's some thing I need to do before I pass away
I have some friends that's won't live right, but now they're goin' wrong
Give me just one day Lord, then I'll be comin' home.
--- Instrumental ---
You raised money Reverend Brown, preachin' revelations
Give me just one day, Lord, give me just one day
When I tell them what he can do then he'll make all donations
Give me just one day, Lord, give me just one day.
In thy holy name, won't you give me just another day
There's some thing I need to do before I pass away
I have some friends that's won't live right, but now they're goin' wrong
Not long ago while dancin'
Our eyes by chance did meet
Though you were with your boyfriend
You swept me off my feet.
So foolishly as I cut in
To hope for new romance
I hardly had you in my arms
When someone sought your glance.
Your just a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You're careless with your charms
Just like a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You'll never get in anyones arms.
--- Instrumental ---
You're everybodys sweetheart
You never stick to one
You'll play the field forever
As long as you have fun.
You'll take almost and bandit
You love varity
Whoever might be handy
You'll fall for stupidly.
Your just a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You're careless with your charms
Just like a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You'll never get in anyones arms.
--- Instrumental ---
You give your kisses freely
You throw your heart away
You never stopped to think
That somday you will have to pay.
But by the time you wake up
You're best days will be gone
The sweetest words that you will hear
Will be, please leave me along.
Your just a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You're careless with your charms
Just like a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You'll never get in anyones arms.
--- Instrumental ---
Your just a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You're careless with your charms
Just like a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway girl
You'll never get in anyones arms.
You're just a giveaway, giveaway, giveaway, giveaway
(Girl you sure know how to say goodbye)
You kissed me and you said I was a gentleman to you
You said I was a person you could trust
You told me that you love me in a way that couldn't die
Girl you sure know how to say goodbye
You kissed me in a way you never did when love was right
Girl you sure know how to say goodbye
I stood and watched you walk away and I didn't even cry
Girl you sure know how to say goodbye
You gave me that old pep talk as you cried on my sleeve
You said that you'd come running day or night
You said that I could call on you throughout my lonely life
Girl you sure know how to say goodbye
I'll only miss your tears in my eyes
A tear that's been a prisoner way to long
The fool that's made excuses for your lies
Now confessin' the love he's never known.
You're the girl who almost gave heart to me
You're the girl who almost made my dreams come true
Forever in my mind there'll be a memory
Of a stranger, the girl I almost knew.
--- Instrumental ---
Each day I told myself you'll change tomorrow
For a fool in love will hide what's right or wrong
Behind my back you planted seeds with sorry
And they grew till the hurt became full grown.
You're the girl who almost gave heart to me
You're the girl who almost made my dreams come true
Forever in my mind there'll be a memory
Guess I'm hurt because of your leaving
I know for sometime I will be
I still see the cloud that brought sadness
And the blue rain is still part of me.
But real soon you may see me lonesome
And once more see my will to go on
Yes, I'll admit I'm still under the weather
But darling, I'm gettin' over the storm.
I'm gettin' over the storm, I'm gettin' better
For the first time there's no sign of rain
While this is appearing and my skies are clearing
I feel the harsh wind of first growing pain.
--- Instrumental ---
Once you said that I'd never forget you
At the end of my first you will see
That I'll find the love I've treasured
There's a new life just waitin' for me.
I can see the new rays of sunshine
Early pain that I knew have all gone
Yes, I'll admit I'm still under the weather
But darling, I'm gettin' over the storm.
I'm gettin' over the storm, I'm gettin' better
For the first time there's no sign of rain
While this is appearing and my eyes are clearing
I gotta get up and get some loving done
My life's so poor ain't been much fun
Well I got myself a woman and I know that you're the one
And I'll get up and get me some loving done
I've been sittin' in the corner of the world much too long
And you came by and gave me a happy song
Now my lonesome days are through and I'll give my heart to you
And I'll get up and get me some loving done
I gotta get up and get some loving done...
You're my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
And you're the prettiest woman I could ever know
When I look at you and see the whole world belongs to me
So I'll get up and get me some loving done
I gotta get up and get some loving done...
I'm really glad that you called me
I'm unhappy you found someone new
I've been looking myself and if I'd find someone else
First so I'm telling is you.
We're better off to have known love
We're more than we might have been
How many can say they went all the way
From strangers to lovers to friends.
Things could have turned out much different
We could have been strangers again
We were lucky to learn watched the bridge has been burned
Only fools try to cross it again.
Oh, I know that I'm going to miss you
And although I'm hurt now and then
I'll never regret what we went through to get
From strangers to lovers to friends.
I'm not one that sorry I loved you
Or not do it all over again
I remember we cried when we walked side by side
Well it's only my love you are taking
And it's only my heart you are breaking
For you it will be only footstep you're taking
But it's my lifetime from here to the door
From here to the door is your freedom
To you a short walk cross the floor
If you go now this house will be a prison
Cause it's my lifetime from here to the door
There you stand now but I guess that you're going
Where I failed you of no way of knowing
To you it's no more than a cold wind that's blowing
It's my lifetime from here to the door
From here to the door is your freedom...
We're the two new people that moved to the middle of the block.
An' we're the talk of the town, an' don't you think we're not.
For we've got love an' happiness; people envy us, you see.
For we found Heaven right here on earth at Four-O-Thirty-Three.
Yes, we found what most people are lookin' for.
An' there's not a lotta money to spend on a real fine car.
But it's a window where a bird flies an' sings so free.
An' there's a whole lotta windows in this little house at Four-O-Thirty-Three.
The 4,000 lot proves what true love can do.
Once a lonely place that was sold to me an' you.
Oh, all around the house you can see little children play.
An' they're not all other people's kids, we're proud to say.
They are the symbol of our love for all the world to see.
They're part of Heaven right here on earth at Four-O-Thirty-Three.
At all hours of the day, you can see many people drive by.
For a look at the house they think fell from the sky.
They think that this place would make them happy as you an' me.
Now the whole town's tryin' to buy this house at Four-O-Thirty-Three.
The 4,000 lot proves what true love can do.
Once a lonely place that was sold to me an' you.
Oh, all around the house you can see little children play.
An' they're not all other people's kids, we're proud to say.
They are the symbol of our love for all the world to see.
They're part of Heaven right here on earth at Four-O-Thirty-Three.
We're not a-gonna sell our happy little house at Four-O-Thirty-Three.
I've had a lot of pleasure on the worthless foolish pleasures
I sincerly lost a fortune when I lost you
I would've changed all of my decisions if I had yesterday permission
No one knows the fortune I've gone through.
I never knew that I could waste it
Till it was much to late to change it
Like a fool I didn't know my world was you
There's no way to count or measure
For like the cost of love on paper
No one knows the fortune I've gone through.
--- Instrumental ---
I never knew that I could waste it
Till it was much to late to change it
Like a fool I didn't know my world was you
There's no way to count or measure
For like the cost of love on paper
No one knows the fortune I've gone through.
She stepped out of the Taxi, with a suitcase in her hand
And a hand bag too full for her to hold
I felt her body tremble as I took her in my arms
And she whispered, don't ever let me go
(Chorus:)
The I watched her hang her dresses up and close the closet door
And I watched her put her satin things away
Somehow now I know she won't be leaving anymore
I do believe forever's here to stay
It's good to hear her foot steps just walking down the hall
Lord, I wondered would I hear those sounds again
We're picking up the pieces, and putting away the past
We've got a lot of broken dreams to mend
(Repeat chorus)
Well, I really had a fall last night
I held all the pretty girl tight
I was feelin' single but seein' double
And wound up in a whole lotta trouble
The day I face a big fight
But I really had a fall last night.
I came home from work this mornin'
My little womans was a-feelin' low
She told me what was on her mind
And she told me where I could go.
Well, I didn't go where she told to to
'Cause the water was cold in the lake
There's something fishy 'bout this whole deal
I'm gonna see where I made a mistake.
Well, I really had a fall last night
I held all the pretty girl tight
I was feelin' single but seein' double
And wound up in a whole lotta trouble
The day I face a big fight
But I really had a fall last night.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, when I opened the door this mornin'
Like me the sun was high
I started walkin' the long way home
Just to think of an alibi.
Well, I couldn't think of a doggon thing
That I hadn't already said
Guess I better play it by ear
For I'm already dead.
Well, I really had a fall last night
I held all the pretty girl tight
I was feelin' single but seein' double
And wound up in a whole lotta trouble
The day I face a big fight
