Oh Alabama
The devil fools
with the best laid plan.
Swing low Alabama
You got spare change
You got to feel strange
And now the moment
is all that it meant.
Alabama, you got
the weight on your shoulders
That's breaking your back.
Your Cadillac
has got a wheel in the ditch
And a wheel on the track
Oh Alabama
Banjos playing
through the broken glass
Windows down in Alabama.
See the old folks
tied in white ropes
Hear the banjo.
Don't it take you down home?
Alabama, you got
the weight on your shoulders
That's breaking your back.
Your Cadillac
has got a wheel in the ditch
And a wheel on the track
Oh Alabama.
Can I see you
and shake your hand.
Make friends down in Alabama.
I'm from a new land
I come to you
and see all this ruin
What are you doing Alabama?
You got the rest of the union
to help you along
Well, here it comes again
That old feelin' so strong
You came into my life
I won your love for a song
And when I see you in my mind baby
Think of the words you will say
And in a mist of desire
Your love takes me away
Girl you take me away
In a mist of desire
And our love's not an ember baby
It's a raging fire
I need to be with you
What else can I say
In a mist of desire
Your love takes me away
I feel the love when we touch
I can see it in your face
I get lost in the shadows of your warm embrace
And you rush into my arms
My emotions run wild
And we're off to a love world
In a mist of desire
Girl you take me away
In a mist of desire
And our love's not an ember baby
It's a raging fire
I need to be with you
What else can I say
In a mist of desire
Your love takes me away
In a mist of desire
Before we ever made the headlines
Or toured the concert halls
We survived our share of bar rooms
Stared at many motel walls
The years in Carolina
And all the one night stands
What kept the fires a burnin'
Back then, was you the fans
We two stepped out to Texas
Round and round the dance hall floors
Played the fair in Minnesota
I wish we could've played one more
We hope you remember
We're just the boys in the band
And what keeps the fires a burnin'
Is always, you the fans
I wish this night could last forever
Ah, but the show must go on
And we'll take home the memories
And we'll leave you with our songs
It's been good to see ya'll
Can we come back again? And again, and again
What keeps the fires a burnin'
In us, is you the fans
As long as you remember
The boys in the band
We'll keep the fires a burnin'
Anytime you wanna love me, you can love me anytime
Early morning, late at night, anytime the time is right
Oh, if you want to hold me, well, you know that you can
Anytime, anytime, I?m your man
Baby you?re something, you?re something else
I?ll keep you?re loving all to myself
I live for the moment when it?s just you and me
Baby, just you and me
Anytime you wanna love me you can love me anytime
?Cause I?m ready and I?m willing, name the place, name the time
December through November, just give me your hand
Anytime, anytime, I?m your man
So hold me closer, close as you can
Whisper to me, now what?s your plan
You can trust me, understand
Baby, understand
Anytime you wanna love me, you can love me anytime
Oh, if you want to hold me
Well, you know you always can
Fantasy, midnight and you and me
Ecstasy, spirits running wild and free
Take me away, away
Outside on a blanket in the moonlight
It feels right with my arms around you tight
Laying under Heaven watching the stars, okay
While me and you and Mother Nature drift away
Fantasy, midnight and you and me
Ecstasy, spirits running wild and free
Take me away, away
Fantasy, midnight and you and me
Ecstasy, spirits running wild and free
Fantasy, midnight and you and me
Ecstasy, spirits running wild and free
Take me away, away
Well it's concrete and asphalt drivin' into work every day
This livin' can't be healthy but the Lord knows I got bills to pay
And there's others here just like me, they got families to feed
Chorus:
One more time arouund, time around, on the job is where I'll be found
One more time arouund, time around, earn my pay and hear that whistle sound
Well thunder and lighting, it don't matter, nothin' stops the clock
The radios are blastin', mine is playin' country, some play rock
The rhythm and blues of the workplace, we take pride in everything we make
Chorus
Five o'clock is comin', we're all racin' down the same track
Life is a circle, sometimes we meet ourselves comin' back, well
Chorus
One more time around
Time around, time around
Time around, time around
Time around, time around
I see the lights of the city tonight and I see a star shinin' so bright
A babe in a manger in swaddling clothes, it's you, it's me everyone knows
The Christmas spirit is in the air, the Christmas spirit is everywhere
Like th day Christ was born in Bethlehem
The Christmas spirit has been coming down
I hear the sound of church bell ring, and I see kids and grown-ups sing
A real live nativity scene, it's you, it's me, we all know what it means
The Christmas spirit is in the air, the Christmas spirit is everywhere
Like the day Christ was born in Bethlehem
The Christmas spirit has been coming down
An it's time to let the angels sing, it's time to praise the newborn King
It's time for that eastern star to shine, it's time, it's Christmas time
Yes, it's time to let the angels sing, it's time to praise the newborn King
It's time for that eastern start to shine, it's time, it's Christmas time
Since the day Christ was born in Bethlehem
ALABAMA LYRICS
If You're Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band)
(Dan Mitchell/Murray Kellum)
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
That lead guitar is hot but not for ";Louisiana Man";
So rosin up that bow for ";Faded Love"; and let's all dance
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
I remember down in Houston we were puttin' on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, ";Cotton-Eyed Joe";!
He said, ";We love what you're doin', boys don't get us wrong
There's just somethin' missin' in your song";
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
That lead guitar is hot but not for ";Louisiana Man";
So rosin up that bow for ";Faded Love"; and let's all dance
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
So we dusted off our boots and put our cowboy hats on straight
Them Texans raised the roof when Jeff opened up his case
You say y'all all wanna two-step
You say ya wanna doe-si-doe
Well, here's your fiddlin' song before we go
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
That lead guitar is hot but not for ";Louisiana Man";
So rosin up that bow for ";Faded Love"; and let's all dance
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
That lead guitar is hot but not for ";Louisiana Man";
So rosin up that bow for ";Faded Love"; and let's all dance
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
Why lady why can't I leave you alone?
I try lady try but the feeling's too strong
You stay on my mind, feel just like a fool
Why lady, why can't I get over you?
Why lady why, it was easy before?
I try, lady try but it ain't easy no more
To be on my way would be the best thing to do
Why lady why can't I get over you?
Why lady why, can't I leave you alone?
I try lady try but the feeling's too strong
To be on my way would be the best thing to do
In the cornor of my mind stands a jukebox
It's playin' all my favorite memories
One by one they take me back to the days when you were mine
Oh I can't stop this jukebox in my mind
I don't need no quaters
don't need any dimes
You filled it up forever when you said good-bye
Heavens knows I love old melodies that were meant to ease the pain
But the kind that's playin' on my mind are drivin' me insane
(Chorus)
In the cornor of my mind stands a jukebox
It's playin' all my favorite memories
One by one they take me back to the days when you were mine
No, I can't stop this jukebox in my mind
(repeat chorus)
Is that what time it is?
I'm sorry if I woke you with this call.
But all this wine is in my head, and I'm so lonely from it all.
Don't hang up.
Baby, hear what I gotta say.
We started out such a beautiful story.
We just can't end this way.
Chorus:
I wanna come over, I wanna love you tonight.
I don't care about the time or who's wrong or who's right.
Just say it's OK, and I'll be on my way.
I wanna come over. Could you get outta bed?
I'll try to unsay all the things I've said.
Please say its OK, and I'll be on my way.
Is that what time it is?
I'm sorry if I'm keeping you from your sleep.
But all thse feelings are running through me.
You know I never knew they ran so deep.
What's that you're sayin'?
That just before I phoned,
you were gettin' ready to give me call,
'cause you were feelin' so alone.
Chorus
I wanna come over.
Wish I had just one more chance to hold you close and say I love you.
Can't believe out romance was just beginning. Now its Through.
I'm looking for tomorrow to start a newlife on my own.
And all I see is sorrow. You're all I lived for. Now you're gone.
I can't seem to get you off my mind no matter what I do.
I'm trying to wipe you from my eyes, but the tears keep fallin' through.
The hardest thing that love has put me through is gettin' over you, gettin'
Words and Music by Teddy Gentry
The walls of my mind are closin' in.
Can't get away.
Your mem'ry won't end.
Chorus:
Can't forget about you. Can't forget about you.
Can't forget about you. Can't forget about you.
Breakin' my mind in threee quarter time makin' me blue.
Can't forget about you. Can't forget about you.
I never stop hearin' the music after the song is through.
I still see your eyes, your warm, gentle smile.
It was all worthwhile, each moment we knew.
Chorus
I got something cookin' and I'm boilin' way down deep
While I'm hot and bothered why don't you give me what I need
Your kind of lovin' really hits the spot
The things you're doin', baby, make me want what you got
So get it, get it, get it while it's hot, get it while it's hot, yeah
Yeah so get it, get it, get it while it's hot, get it while it's hot
Well, standin' here beside you, I can really feel the heat
I feel your body tremblin' from your head down to your feet
I know my mind is in it but my body's almost shot
If you want my lovin', babe, better get it while it's hot
Yeah get it, get it, get it while it's hot, get it while it's hot, get on oh oh
Get it, get it, get it while it's hot
Get it, get it, get it while it's hot
Get it, get it, get it while it's hot
Get it, get it, get it while it's hot
Get it, get it while it's hot
Get it while it's hot
Get it, get it while it's hot
Get it while it's hot
Get it, get it while it's hot
Get it while it's hot
Get it, get it while it's hot
Drift off and dream in your paper-doll world
Play with the presents from the boys and the girls
Your big day is over, the cake is all gone
We sang you to sleep with the birthday song
No, you'll never be one again
The two's are tumblin' on in
Daddy's little girl is growin' up in the world
You'll never be one again
The toy piano is quiet in the hall
As Kermie the frog sits watching it all
And soon your legs will grow and make the tricycle go
And take you away from us all
No, you'll never be one again
The two's are tumblin' on in
Daddy's little girl is growin' up in the world
You'll never be one again
You go out on the town feelin' alright
Leavin' me here alone, you're stayin' all night
You're good to me do somethin' sweet
Tonight you're back out on the street
Lovin' you the way I do is killin' me
You're good to me do somethin' sweet
Tonight you're back out on the street
Lovin' you the way I do is killin' me
I don't blame you for havin' fun
As long as I'm your only one
So go on out, have a time, have a good time
Don't forget if he asks, you're still mine
You're tellin' me the same old lies
And I don't need your alibis
Lovin' you the way I do is killin' me
Lovin' you the way I do is killin' me
Take me back down where cool water flows, y'all
Let me remember the things I've done
Walk on the log where the catfish bite
Walking along the river road at night
Barefoot girl, dancin' in the moonlight
I can hear the bullfrog calling me, "Ribbit"
Wonderin' if my rope's still hangin' to the tree
Ole Brody Junior took me over
Said, "You're gonna find a well that's colder
If I'm a bad boss, give some O'Green river", well
Take me back down where cool water flows, y'all
Let me remember the things I've done
Walk on the log where the catfish bite
Walking along the river road at night
Barefoot girl, dancin' in the moonlight
Orange Blossom Special
The Wabash Cannonball
The Chattanooga Choo-Choo
This hobo's seen 'em all
I've watched the Sante Fe
Lay her smoke against the sky
And listen to old number three rollin'
Through the night
Ride the train, ride the train
Anywhere I'm going I ride trains
Sleepin' in a boxcar when it rains
Ride the train, ride the train
Southern Pacific
The Overland Express
And up ahead the coal cars of West
Virginia's best
And Oklahoma's Frisco
The biggest one of all
I've listened to the Silver Steed's
Lonesome midnight call
Ride the train, ride the train
Anywhere I'm going I ride trains
Sleepin' in a boxcar when it rains
Ride the train, ride the train
Ride the train
Whisper to me softly,breathe words upon my skin.No one's near and listeningso please, don't say goodbye.Just hold me close and love me,press your lips to mine. Mmmm, MmmmFeels so right.Feels so right.
Lying here beside youI hear the echos of your sighs.Promise me you'll stay with meand keep me warm tonight.So hold me close and love me,give my heart a smile
Mmmm, MmmmFeels so right.Feels so right.
Your body feels so gentle,and my passion's rising high.You're loving me so easy...your wish is my command.Just hold me close and love me,tell me it won't end.
Sittin' here and rinkin'. Hey that's my fav'rite song.
What's that that Ihear ringin'? Would someone get the phone?
Wond'rin if she'll ever come home.
I've had no sleep, sad songs. I'm stoned.
Our love, a fadin mem'ry as I chase another down.
My eyes are gettin' heavy and my head's spinnin' 'round.
Stil wond'rin if she'll ever come home.
I've had no sleep, sad songs, I'm stoned.
Closing time, I drive for home not feelin' any pain.
Thoughts of her drift back tome through the fallin' rain.
Not caring if she ever come shome.
I've had no sleep, sad songs. I'm stoned.
Why do you ask? Of course I'm alright
I guess I wasn't thinking I'd run into you tonight
Do I seem surprised? Guess you caught me off guard
Yes, I'm really doin' fine, no, it hasn't been that hard
How 'bout you, gettin' on with your life?
There's so much to tell you that I won't even try
My, it's good to see you, how long has it been
I must admit I think about you every now and then
Like when I open my eyes, when I lay down at night
Every moment ever since the day you said goodbye
You'll never know 'cause I keep it inside
How am I doin' without you? Of course I'm alright
Well, to tell you the truth, I guess I have felt better
God, just look at you, wow!
You make it look so easy, I can see it on your face
Everything we used to be is gone without a trace
If you wanna know, right now, I'm sinking fast
Girl, you always could see right behind this mask
But I won't give it away, gonna keep it inside
How am I doing without you? Of course I'm alright
song: My Girl (December, 1964)
artist: Temptations
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooh.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
with my girl.
I've even got the month of May
with my girl (fade)
transcribed by Daniel H. Shulman
Atlanta was on fire and so was she the night he left her
Left her there to bear her pain alone
Hoping soon to return, burn, Georgia, burn
The roaring of the guns filled the emptiness inside her
Where once she felt the pounding of her heart
When he held her in his arms, tenderness they learned
Burn, Georgia, burn
He was the body, she was the soul
Of a love affair they couldn't control
While the world was falling down around them
They were not concerned, burn, Georgia, burn
Winter brought the snow and a rider down from Franklin
With news of how the war had taken toll
And he would not return, burn, Georgia, burn
He was the body, she was the soul
Of a love affair they couldn't control
While her world was falling down around them
They were not concerned, burn, Georgia, burn
While strolling through her mind
She stumbled on an old, familiar feeling
Of how he touched her many years ago
I've been goin' around in a whirlwind not knowing
Which way to go
I've been lost in a jungle of heartaches looking
For what I don't know
I've spread my wings and I've done some things
That I never meant to do.
Its took me some time but I've made up my mind
I'm hanging up my travelin' shoes
Hangin' up my travelin' shoes
My runnin' around is all through
I'm foldin' my wings up for you
I'm hangin' up my travelin' shoes
I've been ridin' a sea of uncertainty
Runnin' away fom is all
I've listened to nothing that life had to tell me
Watched all my dreams rise and fall
I've made my mistakes
But it's not too late to pull myself out of the blues.
Its took me some time but I've made up my mind
I'm hanging up my travelin' shoes
Hangin' up my travelin' shoes
My runnin' around is all through
I'm foldin' my wings up for you
I'm hangin' up my travelin' shoes
Calling, calling all angels
Oh I?m calling, calling all angels
The night was still, the moon was bright when he saw a distant light
So he started walkin? till he found a church outside of town
And he stumbled in and closed the door, said, "Why I?m here, I?m not sure
It?s my baby that I?m lookin? for, can?t she see I?m down on my knees?"
I?ve been calling, calling all angels
Bring my baby back, oh you must know where she?s at
Tell me what to do, I know that she?s one of you
I?m down on my knees, tell her please that I love her so
Tell me preacher, man to man, "Will you do all that you can?"
I?ve done wrong, this I know, and I really hurt her so
It?s a lonely world I?m livin? in, an ocean of tears I been cryin?
In this greatest hour of need, what can be done for a fool like me?
Oh, I?m calling, calling all angels
Bring my baby back, oh you must know where she?s at
Yes I?ve been a fool and I know that she?s one of you
Now do this for me, tell her please
And if she?s lonely I?ll make her understand
That these arms can carry both of us back to heaven again
Yes I?ve been a fool and I know that she?s one of you
Do this for me, tell her please
Calling, calling all angels
Hear me calling, calling all angels
Oh I?m calling, calling all angels
Hear me calling, calling all angels
Oh I?m calling, calling all angels
Anytime you wanna love me, you can love me anytime
Early morning, late at night, anytime the time is right
Oh, if you want to hold me, well, you know that you can
Anytime, anytime, I?m your man
Baby you?re something, you?re something else
I?ll keep you?re loving all to myself
I live for the moment when it?s just you and me
Baby, just you and me
Anytime you wanna love me you can love me anytime
?Cause I?m ready and I?m willing, name the place, name the time
December through November, just give me your hand
Anytime, anytime, I?m your man
So hold me closer, close as you can
Whisper to me, now what?s your plan
You can trust me, understand
Baby, understand
Anytime you wanna love me, you can love me anytime
Oh, if you want to hold me
Well, you know you always can
Hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
When I saw you walking down the street
I said that's the kind of girl I'd like to meet
She's so pretty, Lord she's fine
I'm gonna make her mine all mine
Hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
When you turned and walked away
That's when I want to say now
Come on baby give me a whirl
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
Now hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
When you turned and walked away
That's when I wanna say
Come on baby give me a whirl
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey, hey, hey baby
I wanna know if you'll be my girl
{Hey Jim do you ever seen so many good looking women
On the beach till day
Ooh look at that blonde
Look at that blonde
Yeah, yeah got it
Hey baby, hey where is, that's my wife
Hey baby come on over here a minute, hey
I-I-I beg your pardon, I'm sorry
I don't mind the cold and rain where I'm waiting
I'm holding on to your mem'ry as tight as I can
And silver wings are bringing you back so I can hold you
And let me know that I'm still your lovin' man
You carry my dreams through the darkness while I'm sleeping
The part of love that I need to fit my plan
And I don't need nobody else to ease my feelings
As long as I can be your lovin' man
I been waiting here for days to see that big steel bird arrive
And just the thought of lovin' you is what's kept this man alive
Share with me all the joy life can bring us
Though my kingdoms may be castles made of sand
Darlin', please spend your sunshine days beside me
And let me always be your lovin' man
Your lovin' man
(Lovin' man)
Let me be your lovin' man
(Your lovin' man, lovin' man)
Let me be your lovin' man
(Your lovin' man, lovin' man)
Let me be your lovin' man
Rollin' down a backwoods, Tennessee byway, one arm on the wheel
Holdin' my lover with the other, a sweet, soft, southern thrill
Worked hard all week, got a little jingle, on a Tennessee Saturday night
Couldn't feel better, I'm together with my Dixieland delight
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler 'neath the mountain moonlight
Hold her uptight, make a little lovin'
A little turtle dovin' on a Mason Dixon night
Fits my life, oh so right, my Dixieland delight
Whitetail buck deer, munchin' on clover, redtail hawk settin' on a limb
Chubby old groundhog, croakin' bullfrog, free as the feelin' in the wind
Home grown country girl, gonna give me a whirl
On a Tennessee Saturday night
Lucky as a seven, livin' in Heaven, with my Dixieland delight
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler 'neath the mountain moonlight
Hold her uptight, make a little lovin'
A little turtle dovin' on a Mason Dixon night
Fits my life, oh so right, my Dixieland delight
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler 'neath the mountain moonlight
Hold her uptight, make a little lovin'
A little turtle dovin' on a Mason Dixon night
Fits my life, oh so right, my Dixieland delight
Rollin' down a backwoods, Tennessee byway, one arm on the wheel
He was a good time, beer bar picker until the night she came along.
He gave up his women and his liquor, and she put the sad in all his songs.
Something about hermade him sorry.
She was holy in his eyes. She had him bound and hypnotized.
She put the sad in all his songs. She put the blues in his guitar.
She took what he had and she made it wrong.
She put the sad in all his songs.
She was the rattle snake that bit him.
SHe was the blow fromup behind.
She thought the tear in his eye just might fit him, and he was the last thing
on her mind.
She put the sad in all his songs. She put the blues in his guitar.
She took what he had and she made it wrong.
She put the sad in all his songs.
Before I fly and wave goodbye
I say to you ";Days with you are the best years of my life";
But if I don't see you anymore
Keep my words safely stored
And I'll be back I promise once more
Chorus:
Goodbye, goodbye
Till I see you again
Goodbye, goodbye
I'll love and I'll miss you till then
Remember me 'cause I care
Where you are and how you fare
Get in touch if the wind blows in your face
I guess it's been too much fun
We've shared and we've won
Yes the best is yet to come
Repeat chorus
That one word hurts so bad
You leave the best you've had
But you keep the faith and pray to return
Goodbye, goodbye
I'll love and I'll miss you till then
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
(c) 1990 Maypop Music (a division of Wildcountry, Inc.) (BMI). All rights reserved.
Sometimes her morning coffee?s way too strong
And sometimes what she says, she says all wrong
Right or wrong she?s there beside me like only a friend would be
And that?s close enough to perfect for me
Now she?s been known to wear her pants too tight
And drinking puts her out just like a light
Heaven knows she?s not an angel, but she?d really like to be
And that?s close enough to perfect for me
She kisses me each morning and smiles her sleepy smile
And she don?t have to say it, I can see it in her eyes
Don?t you worry about my woman or what you think she ought to be
She?s close enough to perfect for me
Sometimes she gets down and starts to cry
But then again a lady has a right
She?s everything I've ever wanted, she's all I?ll ever need
She?s close enough to perfect for me
She kisses me each morning and smiles her sleepy smile
She don?t have to say it, I can see it in her eyes
Don?t you worry about my woman or what you think she ought to be
She?s close enough to perfect for me
I've seen him plow a field of corn all day
That's reality
His overalls are black with dirt
But his face is still full of dignity
He talks about the weather
And he can tell you when it's gonna rain
Told me 'bout the flood of twenty-nine
That washed the crops away
Underneath that Alabama sky
Grandpa told me 'bout the things he'd seen
Underneath that Alabama sky
I listened to my grandpa's memories
At times he mentions Grandma
Turn his head and wipe away a tear
Sometimes we'd take her picture down
And sit and pretend that she's still here
Three girls and two boys he raised on love
And simple honesty
And when they finally have to carry him away
They'll take a lot of me
Underneath that Alabama sky
Grandpa told me 'bout the things he'd seen
Underneath that Alabama sky
I listened to my grandpa's memories
Underneath that Alabama sky
My grandpa told me 'bout the things he'd seen
Underneath that Alabama sky
Come, they told me pa rum pa pum pum
Our newborn King to see pa rum pa pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pa pum pum
To lay before the King pa rum pa pum pum
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum
When we come
Baby Jesus pa rum pa pum pum
I am poor boy too pa rum pa pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa rum pa pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa rum pa pum pum
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
Shall I play for You pa rum pa pum pum
On my drum?
Mary nodded par rum pa pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time pa rum pa pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa rum pa pum pum
I played my best for Him pa rum pa pum pum
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
Then He smiled at me pa rum pa pum pum
He raced that engine down the track 'round the tree on Christmas day
I was so amazed my dad would play with trains
I saw a sparkle in his eye, then I heard him say
"Come on, son, let's play, I was young once too
He washed that Buick faithfully, Lord, he kept her clean
I thought that machine meant more to him than me
On the day I turned sixteen he threw me the keys
Said, "I was young once too, now she belongs to you"
He was such a young man then, I'm older than that now
I hope I measure up to him, when the circle comes around
I saw him in the attic sittin' cross legged on the floor
With some old photographs, he point and laughed
He said, "That's me in that picture", I said, "No son, that's your dad"
I was young once too and looked a lot like you
I was young once too, I was young once too
Merry Christmas, son, I wish your grandpa were here
Happy birthday, Jesus
It's that time of year
All the lights on the trees say
Christmas time is near
Another year's behind us
You helped us make it through
So, happy birthday, Jesus
This song is just for you
We all get so hung up
On material things at times
It seems like we forget
What Christmas really means
It should be thanks we're givin'
That's why I wrote this tune
Happy birthday, Jesus
This song is just for you
There's a gift for everyone
But you underneath the tree
No, it's not much
But I hope you like this song to you from me
Happy birthday Jesus
That's why I wrote this tune
So, happy birthday, Jesus
O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie
Above they deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in they dark streets shineth the everlasting light
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight
O holy child of Bethlehem descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel
For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love
O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth
Baby, let's make a date for a night on the town
How does the turn of the century sound?
I guarantee that we'll have a good time
New year's eve 1999
Now I know it sounds a bit premature
But I'm askin' you now 'cause I want to be sure
Do you have anything else in mind?
New year's eve 1999
We'll drink pink champagne from a plastic cup
Dance all night 'til the sun comes up
We'll say, it's been a pretty good century
Except for that weekend in '93
Then we'll go home to our warn winter bed
And tuck in the kids with a kiss on the head
And sing one more chorus of Auld Lang Syne
New year's eve 1999
I'll be your sweetheart if you'll be mine
New year's eve 1999
I saw you starin' at each other
I saw your eyes begin to glow
And I could tell you once were lovers
You ain't hidin' nothing that I don't know
There's an old flame burin' in your eyes
That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise
Now that old flame might not be stronger but it's been burnin' longer
Than any spark I might have started in your eyes
You said it ended when he left you
You say your love for me is strong
But those old memories still upset you
Well I might be a memory before too long
'Cause there's an old flame burin' in your eyes
That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise
Now that old flame might not be stronger but it's been burnin' longer
Than any spark I might have started in your eyes
There's an old flame burnin' in your eyes
That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise
Now that old flame might not be stronger but it's been burnin' longer
Flattop guitar, down around the campfire
You can smell that hickory burnin'
Catfish fryin', onions got us cryin'
Hush puppies they're a turnin'
Friends and kin comin' down the hill
Trippin' in the ole starlight
Cookin' and kickin' do a little pickin'
Party tonight
Come on down to the moonlight lounge
Where the ceilin' is so blue
Where there ain't no door and our dance floor
Is covered with mountain dew
Where there ain't no walls and the waterfall
Is the only sound around
Yeah, we're havin' us a party down in the holler
We call it the moonlight lounge
Me and my lady rode in on Sadie
A fourteen hand chestnut mare
A midnight hoot owl
He's screechin' so loud
Kind of puts a chill in the summer air
The bushes are wigglin', somebody's gigglin'
Buck couldn't wait to get a kiss
Jimmy's got the four wheel hooked to the wagon
A hay ride you don't wanna miss
Come on down to the moonlight lounge
Where the ceilin' is so blue
Where there ain't no door and our dance floor
Is covered with mountain dew
Where there ain't no walls and the waterfall
Is the only sound around
Yeah, we're havin' us a party down in the holler
We call it the moonlight lounge
Won't you come on down to the moonlight lounge
Where the ceilin' is so blue
Where there ain't no door and our dance floor
Is covered with mountain dew
Where there ain't no walls and the waterfall
Is the only sound around
Yeah, we're havin' us a party down in the holler
We call it the moonlight lounge
Yeah we're havin' us a party, everybody holler
I come here today, I'm kind of nervous
You know how words get in my way
It should come easy, I've been rehearsing
I don't know why I'm so afraid to say
Will you marry me? Put our love and life together
Will you stay with me for always and forever?
On bended knee, would you take this ring?
Will you marry me, please? Will you marry me?
To be with you is what I live for
But at this moment I confess, yes yeah
Though I love you, God knows I love you
Deep down inside I'm scared to death, say yes
Will you marry me? Put our love and life together
Will you stay with me for always and forever?
On bended knee, would you take this ring?
Will you marry me, please? Will you marry me?
On bended knee, on bended knee
Would you take this ring? I will take your ring
After I leave for worlds unknown
Over the border line
Never again on earth to know
What will I leave behind?
Leave behind, oh, leave behind
What will I leave behind?
After I leave for worlds unknown
What will I leave behind?
Will I be missed by those I love
Or have I been unkind?
And have I been true to God above
What will I leave behind?
Leave behind, oh, leave behind
What will I leave behind?
After I leave for worlds unknown
Just like a western movie, a challenge has been made.
A shot was fired in anger, and pride stepped off the train.
Won't we ever stop this killin', me and you, till our hearts are up on Boot Hill and there's nothing we can do?
Chorus:
Words at twenty paces, anger at high noon.
This house ain't big enough for both of us. It's comin' soon.
We'll finish off our happiness and run hope out of town.
With words at twenty paces, Lord, it's love we're gunnin' down.
Bridge:
How did we ever lose the dreams we used to share, the gentle touch, the words of love, the way we used to care?
Sometimes you words cut like a bullet in my side.
Oh, which is more important, wounded hearts or wounded pride?
I've got my ammunition. I know you've got yours too.
We know each other's weakness; Lord, the damage we can do.
Why can't we just step aside and put our guns away?
Let love come like the cavalry: ride in and save the day?
It's almost summer you know and I can't wait to go
Diggin' my toes in the sand
Spendin' long summer days soakin' up some rays
To the sound of a reggae band
My baby looks so good but I knew she would
And I'm so glad she's mine
I'm gonna kiss her again, while the waves roll in
It's just a wonderful waste of time
Ooh, put all our cares behind us
Wrapped in each others arms is where you'll find us
Kickin' back on a beach with my lover in reach
Holdin' her hand in mine
Crazy things that we do, may not matter to you
It's just a wonderful waste of time
Ooh, we're dancin' a hole to China
Even though we're on a beach in Carolina
Ooh, moonlight walks by the ocean
Ooh, there's no need to control our emotions
I wanna tell you my friend, I'd like to do it again
There's no reason or rhyme
Spendin' time on the shore, I'd like to do it some more
It's just a wonderful waste of time
It's a wonderful waste of time, just a wonderful waste of time
A wonderful waste of time, it's a wonderful waste of time
A wonderful waste of time, a wonderful waste of time
You know how to turn me on
In a special way all your own
No one has been where you've gone in so long
Oh, baby, you turn me on
Your world fits right into mine
With perfection time after time
And my world's where you must belong
'Cause baby, you turn me on
Oh, baby, you turn me on
It's always so perfect with you every time
Oh, yeah, I love you
You know how to turn me on
In a special way all your own
No one has been where you've gone in so long
Oh, baby, you turn me on
Oh, baby, you turn me on
Hey, baby, you know every way
To turn me on and on and on
So why don't you just turn me on?
Look at those evening shadows
Casting a peaceful light
The sun is disappearing
It's a beautiful sight
Moments caught forever
By the master's touch
A lasting reminder
To us
You only paint the picture once
(And) you only get one chance
Take the time to do your best
While the brush is in your hand
Make sure it's just right
Before the colors dry
You can't change it once it's done
You only paint the picture once
Love is the canvas
That's where it all starts
A lifetime together
Becomes a work of art
Just look what's been created
Between your heart and mine
Oh I believe that we're one of a kind
You only paint the picture once
(And) you only get one chance
Take the time to do your best
While the brush is in your hand
Make sure it's just right
Before the colors dry
You can't change it once it's done
You only paint the picture once
It's a portrait of life
You can't live it twice
It'll creep up on you like a kudzu vine
Even miles above the Mason-Dixon line
'Til one day you're craving hominy grits
And scanning the jukebox for George Jones hits
Drinkin' Jack Black tryin' to kick back
'Til the condo's looking like a shotgun shack
You'll be one of us no matter where you're at
When it all goes south
(You'll be drivin' around on a John Deere tractor)
When it all goes south
(Wearing baseball caps but they won't be backwards)
Now it really don't matter what state you're in
One day the south's gonna rise again
There's a Wall Street wonder boy sittin' up north
Throwing darts like a monkey at a stock report
He's got two homes, car loans, in debt
And his third divorce ain't even final yet
Traded his MBA for a SUV on a backwoods road down in Tennessee
'Cause man, Manhattan ain't the place to be
When it all goes south
(With the live oak trees and the sweet magnolias)
When it all goes south
(Eatin' moon pies, drinking RC colas)
Now it really don't matter what state you're in
Someday the south's gonna rise again
When it all goes south
(Where the fog's as thick as Mississippi mud)
When it all goes south
(You'll be singing the blues 'cause it's in your blood)
Now it really don't matter what state you're in
One day the south's gonna rise again
When it all goes south
(You'll be drivin' around on a John Deere tractor)
When it all goes south
(Wearing baseball caps but they won't be backwards)
When it all goes south
(With the live oak trees and the sweet magnolias)
When it all goes south
(Eatin' moon pies, drinking RC colas)
Vicksburg, Birmingham, Natchez and Savannah, Panama City
Y'all sure look pretty in the sunshine
Getting' dixiefried get yourself some rebel pride
When it all goes south
(Where the fog's as thick as Mississippi mud)
When it all goes south
(You'll be singing the blues 'cause it's in your blood)
Now it really don't matter what state you're in
One day the south's gonna rise again
When it all goes south
(You'll be drivin' around on a John Deere tractor)
When it all goes south
(Wearing baseball caps but they won't be backwards)
When it all goes south
(With the live oak trees and the sweet magnolias)
When it all goes south
(Eatin' moon pies, drinking RC colas)
When it all goes south
(Where the fog's as thick as Mississippi mud)
When it all goes south
(You'll be singing the blues 'cause it's in your blood)
When it all goes south
(You'll be drivin' around on a John Deere tractor)
When it all goes south
(Wearing baseball caps but they won't be backwards)
(With the live oak trees and the sweet magnolias)
(Eatin' moon pies, drinking RC colas)
When it all goes south
(Where the fog's as thick as Mississippi mud)
When it all goes south
(You'll be singing the blues 'cause it's in your blood)
(When it all goes south)
When it all goes south
There's a light in your eyes tonight
You know I'd know that look anywhere
You got plans and I'm one lucky man
Before we get so carried away
There's just something I've been wanting to say
When we make love
Its more to me than just an affair I want you to know how much I care
When we make love
Oh its such a precious time we share our hearts, our souls and our minds
When we make love, oh yeah
Watching you make your little moves
Well I can tell it's gonna be a long night
All day long, we keep holding on
It couldn't be any better than this
I got it all in my fingertips
When we make love
Oh its more than just an affair I want you to know how much I care
When we make love
Oh its such a precious time we share our hearts, our sols and our minds
These moments, these feelings
When we make love
Its more to me than just an affair I want you to know how much I care
When we make love
Oh its such a precious time we share our hearts, our souls and our minds
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Well, I'm glad, little Johnny wants that remote control
I know I'm gonna run it fast as it will go
And Jenny wants every game that Nintendo makes
It's just around the corner and I can't wait
I've got my stocking hangin', it's time to go to bed
I think I hear some reindeer, I better cover up my head
I know Santa's gonna bring us something just like he always did
Yeah, when it comes to Christmas I'm still a kid
I still like shakin' presents underneath the tree
And tryin' to figure out what ole Santa's got for me
Oh, I get so excited on Christmas Eve
I try my best to close my eyes but I can't sleep
Well, I've got my stocking hangin', it's time to go to bed
I think I hear some reindeer, I better cover up my head
I know Santa's gonna bring us something just like he always did
Yeah, when it comes to Christmas I'm still a kid
When it comes to Christmas, I'm still a kid
Lord knows I've made mistakes
Not of which I'm proud but I got down on my knees
And begged him please to hear me somehow
Forgive me of my sins and show me the light
Let me follow in the truth, dedicate my life to you
So in the end I'll be alright
So when it's my time to go, I've done all that I can
I'll have a smile on my face as I join the angel band
So please, don't cry cause in my heart I'll know
I've got Jesus on my side so my soul will be alright
When it comes my time to go
There's no easy way around, it's a climb up to the top
But if we keep the faith, live for you each day
Believe with all I've got
Stay humble as a child
Then when this old life is through
I won't be alone, Christ will take me home
Like he promised he would do
So when it comes my time to go and I've done all that I can
I'll have a smile on my face as I join the angel band
So please, don't cry cause in my heart I'll know
I've got Jesus on my side so my soul will be alright
When it comes my time to go
I've got Jesus on my side so my soul will be alright
You're laying right beside me, but you're a million miles away
And if I ask you what's the matter you don't have much to say
And I can tell that I'm not standing where I stood with you before
And we can't love like this, anymore
Sometimes it makes me angry, but mostly it just hurts
I thought time might make it better but it's only made it worse
And I can't climb these walls you're building
And I can't unlock the door and we can't love like this anymore
We're coming to a crossroad, I can tell
I'm not sure we'd be this lonely by ourselves
But I won't give up as long as there's a chance
So where we go from here is in your hands
Just say it's over and at least I'll know for sure
That we can't love like this anymore
I worry all day and I can't go to sleep at night
Thinking about baby and wondering who's holding her tight tonight
People say I've been a fool too long, too long
All my friends still ask me why I keep hanging on and on
And I say, you'll never know until it happens to you
You'll never know all that I'm going through
Love ain't something that flies away
Somebody goes but the feeling stays
And you'll never know until it happens to you
Saturday's rollin' and everybody's rockin' but me
I should go to town but I don't want no company, no, no, no
Friends say I should be out having fun with someone
I know it's true but if they only knew it's easier said than done, oh yeah
And I say, you'll never know until it happens to you
You'll never know all that I'm going through
Love ain't something that flies away
Somebody goes but the feeling stays
And you'll never know until it happens to you
Friends say I've been a fool too long, much too long
They just don't understand why I sit at home all alone by the phone
And I say, you'll never know until it happens to you
You'll never know all that I'm going through
You'll never know, oh no, you'll never know, whoa
Play us a song we can slow dance on.
We want to hold eachother.
Play us a groove so we hardly move.
Just let our hearts be together.
Oh baby, cause it feels so good
when we're close like this.
Whisper in my ear and let me steal the tears.
Come on and touch me when we're dancin
You know you've got that lovin touch
Oh oh touch me when we're dancin
I want to feel you when I'm falling in love
Tonights the night and it feels so right
What my heart's saying to me
You're the one and I've waited so long
So let your love flow thru me
Oh baby cause it feels so good we can be this close
You got me up so high
I could fly coast to coast
Come on and touch me when we're dancin
You know you've got that lovin touch
Oh oh touch me when we're dancin
We were all we ever wanted
Before there was a single brick in this wall
That keeps the distance here between us
We built a life but we forgot we already had it all
When we made love, we made love
Baby we had something
That nothing else could touch
We made love
Through the lonely that divides us
And I can feel you reachin' from the other side
Let's tear this wall down and start over
And get back to oh that simple life
When we made love and we made love
Baby we had something
That nothing else could touch
And we made love
We're just past the doubt
Beyond the hurt
We're not too far
From where we were
When we made love, we made love
Baby we've got something
That nothing else can touch
Sittin' alone at a table for two
When she walked in
I was down on my second love
Swore I'd never do that again
She sat down beside me
And tried to explain
That two bad loves
Don't spoil the whole darn game
The first love lies
The second lover hurts you deep inside
And now that you're free
This love's on me
I thought my life was
At the end of its rope
Without true love
There could be no hope
Then she asked
If I would stay for the night
She said
"Everything's gonna be all right"
The sun came up
The very next day
I knew what she meant
When I heard her say
The first love lies
The second lover hurts you deep inside
Now that you're free
This love's on me
She sat down beside me
And tried to explain
That two bad loves
Don't spoil the whole darn game
The first love lies
The second lover hurts you deep inside
Now that you're free
This love's on me
This love's on me
I'm gonna love away your misery
Soon you will see
This love's on me
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
This love's on me
I'm gonna love away your misery
Now that you see
As I lay by your side and hold you tonight, I want you to understand
This love that I feel is so right and so real and I realize how lucky I am
And should you ever wonder if my love is true
There's something that I want to make clear with you
There's no way I could make it without you
There's no way that I'd even try
If I have to survive without you in my life
I know I wouldn't last a day, oh baby, there's no way
Baby I've always loved you
And I hope you know that
It means so much to me whenever I see
That wanting me look in your eyes
And I don't know how I could do without
Holding you close every night
I've waited so long just to have you to hold
And now that I've got you, I'll never let go
There's no way I could make it without you
There's no way that I'd even try
If I had to survive without you in my life
I know I wouldn't last a day, oh babe, there's no way
And I never knew what you give, what I was missin'
Now you say forever, I find my heart is listenin', yes I'm listenin'
There's no way I could make it without you
There's no way that I'd even try
If I had to survive without you in my life
I know I wouldn't last a day, oh babe, there's no way
He stays up at night till way after dark
Feeding the dog that lives in our yard
He'll put on my shoes and stumble around
But together we can catch any outlaw in town
The boy tries to be just like me
I'm all that he tries to be
Watching cartoons on my knee
Mamma's little man and me
He wants to know how this and that goes
He'll play all day on a mountain of clay
And he'll fight with me to show that he's strong
But if he gets hurt it's mamma he wants
The boy tries to be just like me
I'm all that he tries to be
Watching cartoons on my knee
It's mamma's little man and me
Some day I know he'll leave us alone
Break mamma's heart I'll try to be strong
But if I shed a tear I hope he won't see
The big man is him and the boy is me
The boy tried to be just like me
He's all that I try to be
Now I'm watching cartoons on my knees
And mamma's little man is me
The factories are all shut down and the shopping malls are all closed
And the busy streets are all empty except for the falling snow
And in the small towns, in the cities families gather as one
'Cause the night of love and sharing they look forward to has come
'Cause tonight is Christmas, tonight is love
Tonight we celebrate God's one and only son
Tonight there's hope for peace on earth eternally
Tonight is Christmas and the world's in harmony
But across the seas two armies stare down at each other's guns
Each believing in their cause enough to die or kill the other one
But tonight there'll be no shooting, not a drop of blood will spill
They will cease their fire this silent night in the name of peace and goodwill
'Cause tonight is Christmas, tonight is love
Tonight we celebrate God's one and only son
Tonight there's hope for peace on earth eternally
You can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves
Nothing else shows a part of his soul like she does
And she?d be the one to swear that he hung the moon above
Yeah you can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves
She knows him inside out the things he dreams about
And makes them come true when she can she knows all of his faults
The demons he?s fought, nothin? but his hard workin? hands
And he?s called out her name in passion and pain
She?s makes him stronger each time yes, it?s there on her lips
In her fingertips that she?s with him to the end of the line
Yeah you can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves, yes you can
Nothing else shows a part of his soul like she does
She?d be the one to swear that he hung the moon above
Yeah you can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves
You can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves
'Cause nothing else shows a part of his soul like she does
She?d be the one to swear that he hung the moon above
Yeah you can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves
Yeah, you can tell a lot about a man by the woman he loves
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight
Over the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
On This Side Of The Moon
(Mark Alan Springer)
Some folks looks through a telescope
And dream of flying high above the stars
They say it won't be long
'Til we can haul on a ship to Mars
I'm just a simple man
There's a lot that I don't know
But as long as you're here with me
I just assume stay home
On this side of the moon
Things are going my way
Your love keeps shining through
Even when it rains
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
I'm happy standing in these shoes
With you here in my life
The world is looking bright
On this side of the moon
Sometines on a clear night
We pulled out a chair in the yard
And I'm always amazed
At the good lord can make so many stars
But I know I'd feel out of place
Longing through the milky ways
All you expect a astronaut
I'd think I'd rather stay
On this side of the moon
Things are going my way
Your love keeps shining through
Even when it rains
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
I'm happy standing in these shoes
With you here in my life
The world is looking bright
We could walk away now, call it over and done
Say we fought the good fight and nobody won
Say we're both better off that worst came to worst
So we didn't last, hey, we're not the first
But then again, if we give it one more try
We might find the feeling never really die
And there's still a chance to be all we might have been
And find the love we had back then again
Off to such a good start but somehow it seems
We've let our hearts fall apart at the dreams
We could throw in the towel walk away with our pride
Say it just wasn't worth all the tears that we've cried
Then again, if we give it one more try
We might find the feeling never really die
There's still a chance to be all we might have been
Let's find the love we had back then again
Maybe if we want it bad enough
We can make it better than it ever was
And there's still a chance to be all we might have been
My love is like an automobile
Out of control, ramming down a hill
I can't stop, no, I can't stop
My love is like a runaway train
Running over anything in my way
I can't stop, no, I can't stop
Once I get started making love to you
That's the only thing that I want to do
Oh, oh, I can't stop
My love is like a house on fire
You keep me burning with your sweet desire
I can't stop, no, I can't stop, yeah
I'm gonna love all over and then
I'm gonna love you all over again
I can't stop, no, I can't stop
Once I get started making love to you
That's the only thing that I want to do
Oh, oh, I can't stop
I can't stop, no, I can't stop
I'm gonna love you all over again
I'm gonna love you all over and then
I can't stop, no, I can't stop
I'm gonna love you, I'm gonna love you
I'm gonna love you, I'm gonna love you
Round Ole Baugh Road it?s a great place kids to grow
Some grow up and move away
Most of us decide to stay
Round the Ole? Baugh Road
Hard working mom and dad gave us things
That they never had in our corner of the world
Romance is slow for the boys and girls
Round the Ole? Baugh Road
The neighborhood still looks the same
Just new kids with the same old names
My Baugh Road?s in a southern state
Your?s may be anywhere, U.S.A.
Look around Ole? Baugh Road
I see the kids on Ole? Baugh Road
I see the glory of the future glow
Look to the Heavens and give a shout
Like my daddy did when he started out
Round, round, round the Ole Baugh Road
Round, round, round
Round, round, round
Round, round, round
The Ole? Baugh Road
Round, round, round
The End Of The Lyin'
Alabama
Album: Roll On
You took me for a fool
Then you took me for a ride
You really had me going
Till I looked into your lies
I let you keep me hangin' on
But honey here's where I get off
It's the end of the lyin'
And I can't stand no more denyin'
It's all over but the cryin'
Honey it's the end of the line
Don't tell me a story
I don't care where you've been
Girl I'm out for glory
And I won't be back again
I let you keep me hangin' on
But honey here's where I get off
It's the end of the lyin'
And I can't stand no more denyin'
It's all over but the cryin'
Honey it's the end of the line
It's the end of the lyin'
And I can't stand no more denyin'
It's all over but the cryin'
Honey it's the end
It's the end of the lyin'
And I can't stand no more denyin'
It's all over but the cryin'
The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
Could I be dreaming?
Is this really real?
'Cause there's something magic
The way that I feel in your arms tonight
The closer you get, oh yeah, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
Keep fallin', oh, yeah, yeah
Keep fallin', fallin', oh, yeah, yeah
I'm fallin'
Yes, I'm fallin'
(Yes, I'm fallin')
(Yes, I'm fallin')
Yes, I'm fallin'
(Yes, I'm fallin')
(Yes, I'm fallin')
Yes, we'll fallin'
(Yes, we'll fallin')
(Yes, we'll fallin')
The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall, oh yeah
The closer you get, the further I fall
The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
Come on weather man give us a forecast snowy white
Can't you hear the prayers of every childlike heart tonight
Rockies are callin', Denver snow fallin'
Somebody said it's four feet deep, but it doesn't matter
Give me the laughter, I'm gonna choose to keep
Another tender Tennessee Christmas, the only Christmas for me
Where the love circles around us like the gifts around our tree
Well, I know there's more snow up in Colorado than my roof will ever see
But a tender Tennessee Christmas is the only Christmas for me
Every now and then I get a wanderin' urge to see
Maybe California, maybe Tinsel Town's for me
There's a parade there, we'd have it made there
Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve
Sure sounds exciting, awfully inviting, still I think I'm gonna keep
Another tender Tennessee Christmas, the only Christmas for me
Where the love circles around us like the gifts around our tree
Well, they say in L.A. it's a warm holiday, it's the only place to be
A tender Tennessee Christmas is the only Christmas for me
Well, I know there's more snow up in Colorado than my roof will ever see
But a tender Tennessee Christmas is the only Christmas for me
I remember, walking through flowers
In a garden of a mem'ry, I'm thinkin' of
I remember, being in heaven
Some other place, some other time, some other love
I remember, walking on silver sand
With a mid summer moon shining above
And I remember, the taste of her sweet lips
Some other place, some other time, some other love
I remember holding her close to me
And I can picture the nights we shared alone
When I'm dreaming, it all seems so real to me
Then I wake up and find it's all done
Tomorrow, I may be holding another girl
But tonight she's not the one I'm thinkin' of
Could it be, my life would just be a mem'ry
Of some other place, some other time, some other love
Of some other place, some other time, some other love
I?ve made some decisions
Never not the best
Against my better judgment
I must confess
I went astray so many ways
So my dreams fall apart
And came a day, I?m glad to say
I followed my heart
That feeling, the one I?m feeling now
Oh, that feeling, that turned me all around
That feeling, oh, what love can do
That feeling, that never let?s me down
Oh, that feeling, that always come around
I never need another
It?s gonna last my whole life through
That feeling, I?m feeling for you
Looking in the mirror
Reflecting on the past
Memories or misery
That?s all fading fast
These eyes over my shoulder
Oh, they made me realize
I?ve made the right decision
The day I recognized
That feeling, the one I?m feeling now
Oh, that feeling, that turned me all around
That feeling, oh, what love can do
That feeling, that never let?s me down
Oh, that feeling, that always come around
I never need another
It?s gonna last my whole life through
That feeling, I?m feeling for you
I never need another
It?s gonna last my whole life through
It was July hot 'cross Georgia on my way to myrtle beach
I just got my diploma so I set out in search of me
The honeymoon was over and Alabama was far away
From being little more than just a southern state
I got a gig down at the Bowery
I played for tip and watered drinks
Just a novice in a business
That's seldom what it seems
And where are you goin' tar top
Where's J.C. and the chosen few?
I saw the flash without T.Gentry
And B.V. left for Malibu
I was July, hot and thirty, some years down the line
When the boys touched the nation, unaware at the time
I got to go to Texas, California, New York too
A farm boy who is thankful to be standin' in his shoes
But in the Bowery hangs the memories
Of dreams that still come true
Every time I see the spotlights
I'm one of the chosen few
And where are you going tar top
J.C. and the chosen few
There's no flash without T.Gentry
B.V. where are you?
Where are you goin' tar top
Which direction will you take
What's this contrabanded clamor
About the music that you make?
And where are you goin' tar top
Is it country enough?
Is it contemporary glamor?
I need T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
Well, my muscles ache and my feet are sore
Thank God, it's Friday and it's almost four
And time to hit the door
I'm gonna spend the weekend on the lake
We've been working overtime and we need a break
And Honey, I can't wait
We know how to spell relief
Got a good old fashion recipe
A little T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
A little R and R for you and me
A guaranteed rat race remedy
A little T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
Bring a book to read and a change of clothes
Well, I packed the cooler and a Coleman stove
And the radio
We can [Incomprehensible] laugh in the sun all day
We can love in a moonlight hours away
While the crickets play
Well, we work real hard six days a week
Honey, this is something we both need
A little T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
A little R and R for you and me
Guaranteed rat race remedy
A little T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
A little T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
A little R and R for you and me
A guaranteed rat race remedy
I need T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
R and R for you and me
T.L.C. A.S.A.P.
R and R for you and me
Many years ago in days of childhood
I used to play till evening shadows come
And then winding down that old familiar pathway
I heard my mother call at set of sun
"Come home, come home, it's suppertime
The shadow's lengthen fast
Come home, come home, it's suppertime
We're going home at last"
Some of the fondest memories of my childhood
Are woven around suppertime
When Mama used to call out from the back steps
To the old home place, "Come on home, son, it's suppertime"
Oh, how I'd love to hear those words once more
But you know for me, time is woven in the realization of the truth
That's even more thrilling
And that's when the call comes from the portals of glory
To come on home, it's suppertime
"Come home, come home, it's suppertime
The shadow's lengthen fast
Come home, come home, it's suppertime
We're going home at last, we're going home at last"
When all God's children shall gather 'round the table
Well this ain't no Sunday drive
Got the tach red lined, throttle opened wide
Gentlemen, start the engines
You got an all new diagnostic tuned
Polished, shined, lookin' like new
This car will blow your mind
And your door right off
Rotated tires, balanced, aligned
Highest octane money can buy
She looks like she's flyin'
When she's sittin' at a stop
Your grocery gettin' garbage
Is nothing next to mine
This ain't no Sunday drive
Got the tach red lined, throttle opened wide
Gonna kill a lot of bugs, pass a lot of poles
Burn a little rubber down a blacktop road
Better be able to bury that needle, your pink slip's on the line
This ain?t no Sunday drive, no, they ain't
On your mark, set and ready, fly
Be waitin' at the finish
Hand your keys to my baby
And don't ask for a ride
This ain?t no Sunday drive, no it ain't son
Well this ain't no Sunday drive
Got the tach red lined, throttle opened wide
Gonna kill a lot of bugs, pass a lot of poles
Burn a little rubber down a blacktop road
Better be able to bury that needle, your pink slip's on the line
This ain?t no Sunday drive, this ain?t no Sunday drive
Overdrive, overdrive, overdrive, overdrive
A glowin' fire and fallin' snow, they spark a memory
Stockings hangin', mistletoe, presents beneath a tree
A happy boy wakin' up to toys, lookin' so surprised
And wondering how Santa knew just when I closed my eyes
Chorus:
It's a Homecoming Christmas, goin' back to where it all began
Homecoming Christmas, I wanna be there once again
Memories do sweet and strong and I've been done too long
It's Christmas time and I'm comin' home
I can see the Christmas tree and feel the warm fireplace
Handmade decorations, homemade pies and cakes
Family all together with so much love to share
A special time and I can't wait, can't wait to be there
Through the years
We've had our ups and downs
Ain't been a block
We haven't been around
We've been one step up
And two steps back
But our love's gotten
Right back on track
We're still goin' strong
Like a freight train
Burnin' on a midnight run
We're rollin' right along
Still goin' strong
In tryin' times
When push came down to shove
We'd pull together
And show what we're made of
With a lot of love
And a little faith
We moved every mountain
In our way
We're still goin' strong
With a fire that's hotter
Than the desert sun
We're still turnin' on
Still goin' strong
It's still as good
As it's ever been
Our love's just gettin'
It's second wind
We're still goin' strong
Two hearts poundin'
Like a rock and roll drum
Lovin' all night long
Still goin' strong
We're still goin' strong
Like a freight train
Burnin' on a midnight run
We're rollin' right along
Still goin' strong
Still goin' strong
Goin' strong
Still goin' strong
Goin' strong
Still goin' strong
If we could leave this big old city
And head back for the cabin we loved
Back deep in the woods
Baby, we would
If we could jump in some big old jet plane
Head for the islands
Where the weather is always good
Don't you know we would?
We can't do this and we can't do that
But baby we can stay right where we're at
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip up to heaven tonight
Take a little time, leave it all behind
Take a little trip up to heaven tonight
We can go downtown to a nightclub
And dance to the rhythm of the music
On that old hardwood
Baby, we could
We could call up Rita and Bobby
And see what they're doing tonight
And maybe play some rook
Yeah, baby, we could
Yeah, now we can do this or we can do that
Or baby, we can stay right where we're at
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip up to heaven tonight
Take a little time, leave it all behind
Take a little trip you and me outta sight
Pull down the shades, turn out the lights
Take a little trip up to heaven tonight
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip up to heaven tonight
Take a little trip, me and you outta sight
Pull down the shades, turn out the lights
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Gone, gone by the wind
There ain't nobody looking back again
Cotton on the roadside, cotton in the ditch
We all picked the cotton but we never got rich
Daddy was a veteran, a southern democrat
They ought to get a rich man to vote like that
Sing it
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Gone, gone by the wind
There ain't nobody looking back again
Well somebody told us Wall Street fell
But we were so poor that we couldn't tell
Cotton was short and the weeds were tall
But Mr. Roosevelt's a gonna save us all
Well momma got sick and daddy got down
The county got the farm and they moved to town
Papa got a job with the TVA
He bought a washing machine and then a Chevrolet
Sing it
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Gone, gone by the wind
There ain't nobody looking back again
Play it
Sing it
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Gone, gone by the wind
There ain't nobody looking back again
Song, song of the south
Gone, gone with the wind
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Sing it
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Gone, gone by the wind
Ain't nobody looking back again
Song, song of the south
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
Gone, gone by the wind
Ain't nobody looking back again
Song, song of the south
There were times I stood my ground
When I knew you were right
Turned around and walked away
When I should've held you tight
But you never closed the door
You just turned out the light
Gave me time to think it over
A chance to make it right
Sometimes out of touch
But never out of love
Sometimes givin' in
But never givin' up
We've been worlds apart
Yet always close enough
Yeah, we've been out of touch
But never out of love
No matter how we try
There still may come a time
When our minds are far apart
But I know you and me
Will always find a way to be
Together in our hearts
Sometimes out of touch
But never out of love
Sometimes givin' in
Oh but never givin' up
We've been worlds apart
Yet always close enough
Yeah, we've been out of touch
But never out of love
Yeah, we've been out of touch
We?re standing like kids on a mineway
Two hearts like tumbling dice
We've lost control of the way we feel
Old heartaches driving us crazy
Is it really different this time
We?ve come too far not to take a chance
And spin the wheel
Play our hearts on the line
Risk it all one more time
Let it all ride on the way we feel
This could be another broken heart
Or is it were true love starts
Only one way to find out if this thing is real
Just spin the wheel
Round and round our dreams are rollin?
Will they land on lover goodbye
My heart?s on you head over heels
All I know is when I told you
Love is worth any chance we take
Baby let?s left the chips fall were they make
And spin the wheel
Play our hearts on the line
Risk it all one more time
Let it all ride on the way we feel
This could be another broken heart
Maybe this is it were true love starts
Only one way to find out if this thing is real
Just spin the wheel
Love is worth any chance we take
Baby let?s spin the wheel
Play our hearts on the line
Risk it all one more time
Let it all ride on the way we feel
This could be another broken heart
Or maybe this is it were true love starts
Only one way to find out if this thing is real
Just spin the wheel
Play our hearts on the line
Risk it all one more time
Let it all ride on the way we feel
Just spin the wheel
Keep on spinning the wheel baby
Round and round we go
Spin in the wheel
Spin the wheel
Round and round we go
And spin the wheel
The old cowboy sits around the camp fire
Talks about faith and talks about love
The greatest gift of all
Love lifted me, love lifted me
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me
I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more
But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I
Love lifted me, love lifted me
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me
All my heart I'll give to him, ever to Him I'll cling (Him I'll cling)
In His blessed presence live ever His praises sing (praises sing}
Love so mighty and so true merits my soul's best songs
Faithful, loving service, too, to Him belongs
Love lifted me, love lifted me
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me
When nothing else could help
She's still got those pretty eyes like she did in school
The first time that she looked at me, my heart went ka-boom
Today I saw that look again on sale in summer square
She looked so good in what she wore somehow it don't seem fair
She's got that look in her eyes just like she's always had
She's got that smile on her lips that always drives me mad
When she looks at me the way I feel comes as no surprise
I love that look when she's got that look in her eyes
Just today she looked at me and I felt like a kid
Even thought I'm grown up now the puzzle seems to fit
I may never have her but I'll still love her still
Oh I may never hold her in my mind I always will
She's got that look in her eyes just like she's always had
She's got that smile on her lips that always drives me mad
When she looks at me the way I feel comes as no surprise
I love that look when she's got that look in her eyes
When she looks at me the way I feel comes as no surprise
She and I live in our own little world
Don't worry about the world outside
She and I agree, she and I lead a perfectly normal life
Ah but just because we aren't often seen socially
People think we've something to hide
But all our friends know we're just a little old fashioned
She and I
Oh ain't it great, aint it fine
To have a lover someone that others can't find
Ain't it wonderful to know, all we ever need is just the two of us
She and I, so wonderful, she and I
Ah she and I share with every body else
The same wants, needs and desires
Ah she and I save, she and I pay on everything we acquire
Ah but just because we aren't often seen separately
People think we live one life
Its hard for them to see how anyone could be
As close as she and I
Oh ain't it great, well aint it fine
To have a lover someone that others can't find
Ain't it wonderful to know, all we ever need is just the two of us
She and I
She and I live in our own little world
Ain't it wonderful
She and I live in our own little world
Ain't it wonderful
Ain't it fine fine fine
Ain't it wonderful
So wonderful
[Incomprehensible]
She and I are so wonderful
Ah she and I live in our own little world, yeah yeah
Ain't it great, ain't it fine, so wonderful
She can light a fire under me
Give me all the courage that I need
She can see a side I just can't see, she can
She can make me smile when I wanna cry
Find a way to change my state of mind
She can always reach through my disguise, she can
When my world gets crazy and I just can't cope
She throws her arms around me and gives me hope
When I got the desire but I got no plans
I need someone to understand, oh, only she can
She can take the chill out of winter nights
Take away the wrong from what's not right
She can make the darkest hour look bright, she can
When I really need to make a stand
But I don't believe in who I am
When I really want to but I just can't, she can
When my world gets crazy and I just can't cope
She throws her arms around me and gives me hope
When I got the desire but I got no plans
I need someone to understand, oh, only she can
I try to do for her what she does for me
'Cause I want our love to grow
I'm gonna hold on tightly only a fool would let her go
'Cause when my world gets crazy and I just can't cope
She throws her arms around me and gives me hope
When I got the desire but I got no plans
I need someone to understand, oh, only she can
Yes, she can
Only she can
Yes, she can
You always come around this time of year
With your big ole bag that's full of Christmas cheer
And when it starts to snow the little boys and girls
All know soon they'll hear the sound of your reindeer
Now sometimes grown ups grow up to believe
That you don't really come on Christmas Eve
But I don't think that's true 'cause I know
I see you in sparking little eyes around the tree
Oh Santa Claus, I still believe in you
And there's still a kid inside of me that still believes you're true
Oh Santa Claus, the kids are tucked in tight
And it's time to play ole Santa Clause tonight
Well I don't see how anybody could ever doubt
That there's really a Santa Clause
Not if they've ever seen a little girl with her arms
Wrapped around her baby doll
So tight both of 'em waking up
Mama and Daddy way before daylight
And Grandma and Grandpa are looking young and full of life
Just knowin' that their grandkids are gonna be alright
And Mama and Daddy, they'll be
Waitin' up to answer ole Santa's call
'Cause tonight they ain't worried about the bills
Lord they're just lovin' it all
Oh Santa Claus, I still believe in you
And there's still a kid inside of me that still believes you're true
Oh Santa Claus, the kids are tucked in tight
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure
While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I saw two worlds unknown
And see beyond Thy golden throne
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Before he ever made the headlines or won the Winston cup
He survived his share of crashes but he never did give up
The tracks in Carolina where all the Petty's ran
What kept the motor's running, way back then were you the fans
He won seven at Daytona, it was STP and forty-three
King Richard is a legend and he's a hero to me
When he wins he waves his hand to the folks up in the stand
And he is dedicated to all the Nascar fans
Well, I wish this year could last forever but the race must go on
He'll hang up his helmet but he never will be gone
I know he'll drive forever in the heart of every fan
Say I
Say I
If you wanna a brand new shiny car, say I
If you're sick of songs about broken hearts, say I
If you spent some nights parkin' at the noon
If you don't like being told what to do
Say I
I gotta have some thing to hang my dreams upon
Say I
I'm gonna keep rockin' until I'm dead and gone
If you turn up the radio too loud, say I
If make the tilt the world spin round, say I
If you love a lil' more to spend the cash
But you hate takin' out the Tuesday trash
Say I
I gotta have some thing to hang my dreams upon
Say I
I'm gonna keep rockin' until I'm dead and gone
Worry ain't worth half the time it takes
I don't wanna think about a thing
Say I
Say I
If you hate when a friend goes Hollywood, say I
Sometimes feel like gettin' nothin' no good, say I
If you think you're wrong but you know you're right
You won't back down without a fight
Say I
I gotta have some thing to hang my dreams upon
Say I
I'm gonna keep rockin' until I'm dead and gone
Say I, say I
Oh, say I
I gotta have some thing to hang my dreams upon
Say I
I'm gonna keep rockin' until I'm dead and gone
Say I
(I, I)
Say I
Say I
(I, I)
Say I
(I, I)
Say I
Say I, say I
Say I, I
There's a teardrop falling slowly from my eyes tonight
As I think of your two arms that used to hold me so very tight
But you're gone now and girl I'm alone and blue
With just these pictures and memories of you
Pictures and memories of a love warm and true
Pictures of love we shared and the memories of you
But your pictures can't heal my chest of this hurt deep inside
Pictures and memories I feel like crying tonight
I may be crazy but you know sometimes I can almost feel your touch
Those who say I should be over you well, I guess they just never loved
As much I'd put your pictures where I couldn't see them
But I'd still see them in my mind
Just like your memories, they're right here with me all the time
Pictures and memories of a love warm and true
Pictures of love we shared and the memories of you
But your pictures can't heal my chest of this hurt deep inside
Pictures and memories I feel like crying tonight
Well northern Georgia highway 41
Beside the carpet mills and the gas stations
There was a music store slash radio shack
With the sound of dreamers jammin' in the back
Well we rocked all night and we rolled all day
We never bought nothing but we sure did play
The music was loud and the girls were pretty
There was always a magic down at Pete's Music City
Well we had electric guitars just a gathering dust
And a chrome mike stand with just a little bit of rust
And a couple of amps with the volume on ten
And when the last bell ringed that's when the music began
And we rocked all night...
[ guitar ]
Well the years have been long and they ain't been kind
They say all that's left is the old faded sign
But the music's still ringing loud in my heart
Down at Pete's Music City where I got my start
Seems like everywhere I look
There's another version of the same old book
And someone telling me it's new
Every song on my radio
Sounds like one I heard a long time ago
Different windows, same old view, yeah, uh, huh
All the clothes in the magazines
I could swear I've already seen
In my closet years ago
Hairstyles and super malls
You've seen one well you've seen them all
Tell me something I don't know
But in a world that's mostly imitation
It's hard to recognize the real
It takes a brave heart to resist temptation
To take the easy way and reinvent the wheel, yeah
A friend of mine finds Mr. Right
Every other Friday night
At a smoky singles bar
And she can't seem to understand
Why life don't go like she plans
She goes on wishing on a star, yeah
But in a world that's mostly imitation
It's hard to recognize the real
It takes a brave heart to resist temptation
To take the easy way and reinvent the wheel
But in a world that's mostly imitation
It's hard to recognize the real
It takes a brave heart to resist temptation
To take the easy way and reinvent the wheel
Reinvent the wheel
Precious memories, flood my soul
Precious memories, unseen angels
Sent from somewhere to my soul
How they linger ever near me
And the sacred past unfolds
Precious father and loving mother
Fly across the lonely years
And old home scenes of my childhood
In fond memories appear
As I travel on life's pathway
Know not what the years may hold
As I ponder, hope grows fonder
Precious memories flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight
Echo's from the past I hear
Old time singing, gladness bringing
From that lovely land somewhere
Precious memories, how they linger
How they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight
Precious sacred seems unfold
Precious memories, how they linger
How they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight
Once upon a lifetime, I looked in someone's eyes
And felt the fire burning in my heart for the very first time
She was scared and young and had never tasted love
So I took her by the hand and a boy became a man
Once upon a lifetime
And once upon a lifetime you hold the queen of hearts
But if you gamble on a diamond win the dealin' starts
You stand to lose it all as the cards begin to fall
And the lesson learned is hard you're only dealt the queen of hearts
Once upon a lifetime
So if you're taking chances, know the chance you take
A broken heart's a high price to pay
Foolish ways will make fools of the wise
And the best things seldom come along twice
Once upon a lifetime you know that you've been blessed
When you hold your first born tenderly against your chest
And through the innocence you see the value of a family
And you feel a special bond that only comes along
Once upon a lifetime
So if you're taking chances, know the chance you take
A broken heart's a high price to pay
Foolish ways will make fools of the wise
And the best things seldom come along twice
And people only find love like yours and mine
We live in the land of plenty
But many things aren't plenty anymore
Like the water from our sink they say it's not safe to drink
You gotta go and buy it at the store
Now we're told there's a hole in the ozone
Look what's washing on the beach
And Lord, I believe from the heavens to the seas
We're bringing mother nature to her knees
So let's leave some blue up above us
Let's leave some green on the ground
It's only ours to borrow let's save some for tomorrow
Leave it and pass it on down
Well there's a change taking place way on the mountains
Acid rain is falling on the leaves
And down in Brazil the fires are burning still
How we gonna breathe without them trees?
So let's leave some blue up above us
Let's leave some green on the ground
It's only ours to borrow let's save some for tomorrow
Leave it and pass it on down
There's a place where I live called the Canyon
Where daddy taught me to swim
And that water it's so pure and I'm gonna make sure
Daddy's grandkids can swim there like him
Now we all oughta feel just a little bit guilty
When we look into the eyes of our kids
'Cause brothers it's a fact, if we take and don't put back
They'll have to pay for all we did
So let's leave some blue up above us
Let's leave some green on the ground
It's only ours to borrow let's save some for tomorrow
Leave it and pass it on down
So let's leave some blue up above us
Let's leave some green on the ground
It's only ours to borrow let's save some for tomorrow
Leave it and pass it on down
So let's leave some blue up above us
Let's leave some green on the ground
It's only ours to borrow let's save some for tomorrow
Leave it and pass it on down
So let's leave some blue up above us
Let's leave some green on the ground
It's only ours to borrow let's save some for tomorrow
Leave it and pass it on down
A man and wife had prayed for years for children
Were losing faith and close to giving up
Then a young girl with no way to keep her baby
Laid in their arms a tiny gift of love
It only takes one life to make a miracle
One tiny ray of hope to light up the dark
It only takes one life to make a miracle
One honest prayer coming from the heart
A small coal mining town in West Virginia
Prayed as they kept vigil day and night
Saddened by the twelve who lives were taken
But also thankful one made it out alive
It only takes one life to make a miracle
One tiny ray of hope to light up the dark
It only takes one life to make a miracle
One honest prayer coming from the heart
Two thousand years ago the world lay waiting
For the Savior they were told would come
Then on that winter night there in a manger
God blessed the world with his one and only son
It only takes one life to make a miracle
One tiny ray of hope to light up the dark
It only takes one life to make a miracle
One honest prayer coming from the heart
I've been lucky, got to travel this great land
From the mountains of Montana to the Sarasota sands
Oh, what a life living my dreams
I can say these eyes have seen so many things
The moon over Miami, sunset in Frisco bay
It?s all been so beautiful but still I have to say
Nothing comes close to the beauty of your love
Nothing comes close, your sight I can?t describe
Nothing comes close, when you?re lying by my side
Nothing comes close, oh no
Baby, I've been there nothing comes close
I could search forever and never stop
Walk every valley and climb each mountain top
Sell every ocean to the end of my days
But when it was over, I?d still believe I?d say
Nothing comes close to the beauty of your love
Nothing come close, your sight I can?t describe
Nothing comes close, when you?re lying by my side
Nothing comes close
Nothing comes close to the beauty of your love
Nothing come close, your sight I can?t describe
Nothing comes close, when you?re lying by my side
Nothing comes close
Oh, no, baby, I've been there and nothing comes close
My nights belong to the sandman
'Cause I sure like a dream
My morning's belong to the wild-woods
'Cause I like to hear birds sing
My soul belongs to Heaven
My feet belong to my shoes
Oh but, baby, my love belongs to you
My thoughts belong on tomorrow
'Cause today is all but gone
My memories belong on yesterday
'Cause I like to recall
My wishes belong upon a star
'Cause I believe they come true
But, baby, my love belongs to you
My love belongs to you
You and only you
These words are my heart talking
Believe me, girl, they're true
Oh my wishes belong upon a star
'Cause I believe they come true
Oh but my, baby, you know my love belongs to you
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday for a crown
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me someday
To my home far away
Where His glory forever I'll share
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday for a crown
Well you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow
Kick off your shoes and you throw them on the floor
Dance in the kitchen 'till the morning light
Louisiana Saturday Night
Waitin' in the front yard, sittin' on a log
A single shot rifle and a one-eyed dog
Yonder come our kin-folk in the moonlight
Louisiana Saturday Night
Well you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow
Kick off your shoes and you throw them on the floor
Dance in the kitchen 'till the morning light
Louisiana Saturday Night
My brother Bill and my other brother Jack
Barrel full of beer and a possum in a sack
Fifteen kids in the front porch light
Louisiana Saturday Night
When the kin-folk leave and the kids get fed
Me and my woman gonna slip off to bed
Have a little fun when we turn out the lights
Louisiana Saturday Night
Well you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow
Kick off your shoes and you throw them on the floor
Dance in the kitchen 'till the morning light
There's a full moon risin'
Comin' up behind them cypress trees
Betty Jo ain't wearin' nothin' 'round her body
But a cool night breeze
Her daddy warned me
Boy, don't come 'round here no more
But here I am knockin'
On sweet Betty's door
Louisiana moon
Done cast it's spell on me
(Yeah)
Louisiana moon
Makes a man do crazy things
We slipped off to a place
In the swamp where nobody goes
Down by the water
Where the snakes and the alligator's play
Nobody follows
'Cause there's evil in there
Uh, I ain't scared of nothin'
When I'm holdin' Betty tight
Louisiana moon
Done cast it's spell on me
(Yeah)
Louisiana moon
Makes a man do crazy things
I can't stay away
'Cause I love the thrill
If the gator's don't get me
Her daddy will
Louisiana moon
Done cast it's spell on me
(Yeah, oh yeah, yeah)
Louisiana moon
Makes a man do crazy things
(Yeah)
Louisiana moon
Done cast it's spell on me
(Yeah)
Louisiana moon
Makes a man do crazy, crazy things
(Oh)
Louisiana moon
Done cast it's spell on me
(Yeah)
Louisiana moon
Makes a man do crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy things
Louisiana moon
It's her first night on the town
Since she was just 18
A lady down on love
And out of hope and dreams
The ties that once bound her
Now are broke away
And she's like a baby
Just learnin' how to play
She never thought that love
Could ever end so soon
Her mind drifts back in time
To a mid summer moon
When he asked her to marry
And she gladly said okay
And a woman came to be
From the girl of yesterday
Now she's a lady
Down on love
She needs somebody
To gently pick her up
She's got her freedom
But she'd rather be bound
To a man who would love her
And never let her down
Well, I know the lady
That's down on her love
'Cause I used to hold her
And have that special touch
But work took me away
From home late at nights
And I wasn't there
When she turned out the lights
Then both of us got lonely
And I gave into lust
And she just couldn't live
With a man she couldn't trust
Now she's a lady
Down on love
She needs somebody
To gently pick her up
She's got her freedom
But she'd rather be bound
To a man who would love her
And never let her down
Now she's a lady
