In the beginning, honey, you really loved me
I was too blind, I could not see
But now you left me, oh Lord I cried
You don't miss your water 'till your well runs dry
I kept you crying, sad and blue
Honey, I was a playboy, I wouldn't be true
But when you left me and said good bye
Lord, I miss my water, Jerry's well just ran dry
Mmm, I sit and wonder, how can this be
I've never thought,
I've never thought woman you'd ever leave me
But now you left me, oh how I cry
You don't miss your water 'till your well runs dry
Yes, you don't miss your water 'till your well runs dry
It started in fun, I needed someone
And now the hurt has begun
I was lonely and it all started in fun
She had left me and I needed just anyone
So it happened to be you
Someone I can tell my troubles to
And now we've gone too far, the hurt has begun
And I can't trust me in your arms anymore
It's not just another thrill like before
Everytime your lips touch mine
We get closer all the time
And I can't trust me in your arms anymore
It started in fun, I needed someone
And now the hurt has begun
And I can't trust me in your arms anymore
Mm-mm, it's not just another thrill like before
Everytime your lips touch mine
We get closer all the time
And I can't trust me in your arms anymore
Gone is the sunshine we knew once before
Now we're just living our lives
But when it comes time dear
To walk out the door
Well, I can't seem to say goodbye
I can say it's all right dear
We'll make it somehow
Let me hold you, try not to cry
I can whisper I love you
Till the day that I die
But I can't seem to say goodbye
I can whisper it's all right dear
We'll make it, make it somehow
Let me hold you, but try not to cry
I can say it's all right dear
Till the day that I die
But I can't seem to say goodbye
I keep on coming back for more every single time you hurt me
Knocking on your door begging you to let me in
I keep on swollowing my pride for a chance to be with you dear
Coming back for more knowing that I just can't win
You think I'd have sence enough to see the light of day
Instead of coming back for more why don't I stay away
But I keep coming back for more of the love you never gave me
Oh how blessed it is I keep on coming back for more
[ steel - fiddle ]
Wailin' on the corner like an ol' Tom Cat
Shoutin' and a shakin' almost off my bat
Who walks by?
Me, oh, my
Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
Big Blon' baby
Yesterday she flipped me she was so divine
Fell right down and begged her to be mine all mine
Held her tight
Oh good night
Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
Big Blon' baby
Big Blon' baby
Ooh, glory be here I go
Big Blon' baby
Now I know I love her so
I shiver and I quiver when she kisses me
[Incomprehensible]
Love some man as no one can
Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
Big Blon' baby
Oh, Big Blon' baby
Ooh, glory be
Big Blon' baby
Now I know it's got to be
Well I shiver and I quiver when she kisses me
[Incomprehensible]
Love some man as no one can
Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
One two, one two
This ol' smoke filled bar is somethin' I'm not used to
But I gave up my home to see you satisfied
And I just called to let you know where I'll be livin'
It's not much but I feel welcome here inside
And I've got swinging doors a jukebox and a barstool
And my new home has a flashing neon sign
Stop by and see me anytime you want to
'Cause I'm always here at home till closin' time
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
Come on by I'm singing round most anytime
And I've got swinging doors a jukebox and a barstool
My new home has a flashing neon sign
Stop by, see me anytime you want to
'Cause I'm always here at home till closin' time
You wouldn't read my letter if I wrote you
You asked me not to call you on the phone
But there's something I'm wanting to tell you
So I wrote it in the words of this song
I didn't know they made honky tonk angels
I might have known you'd never make a wife
You gave up the only one who really loved you
And went back to the wild side of life
The glamor of the gay night life has lured you
To the places where the wine and liquor flow
You just sit and wait to be anybody's baby
And forget the truest love you'll ever know
I didn't know they made honky tonk angels
I might have known you'd never make a wife
You gave up the only one who really loved you
In the beginning, honey you really loved me
I was too blind and I couldn't see
But now you left me, oh Lord, how I cried
You don't miss your water 'til your well runs dry
I kept you crying sad and blue, honey
I was a playboy, I wouldn't be true
But when you left me and said goodbye
Lord, I don't miss my water 'til Jerry's well runs dry
Myself wonder how can this be
I've never thought, I've never thought, woman you'll ever leave me
But when you left me, oh, how I cried
You don't miss your water 'til your well runs dry
They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain if you're looking for a wife
Cause Clifton Clovers has a pretty young daughter
He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife
Her tender lips are sweeter than honey and Wolverton Mountain protects her there
The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clovers if a stranger should wander there
You know all my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain I want his daughter for my wife
I'm gonna take my chances and climb that mountain
Though Clifton Clovers he may take my life
Her tender lips...
Oh I'm going up on Wolverton Mountain it's too lonesome down here below
It's just not right to hide his daughter from the one who loves her so
Oh her tender lips...
But I don't care about Clifron Clovers I'm gonna climb up on his mountain
I'm a gonna take the one I love I don't care about Clifron Clovers
They try to tell us we're too young too young to really be in love
They say that love's a word a word'd be only heard
And can't begin to know the meaning of
And yet we're not too young to know this love will last for years may go
And then someday they may recall we were not too young at all
[ piano ]
They try to tell us...
(There's too many rivers to cross)
I wish I could come back to you dear I know I know honey you want me to
But too much waters run under that old bridge
And there's too many rivers between me and you
There's too too many rivers oh to cross babe too many dreams have been lost
And there's too many long nights I've turned and tossed
There's too many rivers to cross
Now don't think woman for a moment I blame only you
We both killed the fruit on the vine
And when you try to put the love back together again
There's always a few little pieces you can't find (thinks about it baby)
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 and our romance seemed all in vain
The dark clouds're gone there's whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Cause time changes everything
[ piano ]
Time has passed then I have forgot you yes I have
Mother nature does wonderful things
But 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 now make it swing
I thought nothing could stop ol' Jerry Lee from loving you but time changes everything
So goodluck to you may God bless you I can't say we won't love again
You have gone your way and ol' Jerry's gonna his cause time has changed everything
Search the corners of your precious heart
And if you find something there
And there's anyway to call it love
And we still got a prayer
I've got more love for you, sweetheart
Than you'll ever find again
So before you close that door on me
Think about it, darlin'
Think about it darlin'
Give yourself a little time
Consider all you mean to me
And you might change your mind
Mmm, I haven't been the kind of man
You wanted me to be
But if you'll stay, darlin', I'll try to change
Don't give up on Jerry Lee
Lord, things were good between us once
I know they could be again
And there's nothing good about a goodbye
So think about it darlin'
There's nothing good about goodbye
So think about it darlin'
I have your pictures to look at and a memory that helps me when I'm blue
I play those old records that we used to dance to
But these things can't take the place of you
I need me two arms to hold me warm and tender lips that I can touch (yes I do)
Yes I play my game but it's not the same sometimes a mem'ry just ain't enough
[ piano ]
The thoughts of you help me keep up my mind together
And though it doesn't always helps it's true
Remembering darling that one time you really loved me
It helps to ease the pain of losing you
I need me two arms to hold me...
Well I ain't no double o seven I ain't no double o soul
I'm not the coolest cat around my love needs a Mohair Sam
I'm not the son of the seventh son but I'm a next thing to a son-of-a-gun
They call me shotgun, honey I'm the shotgun man
I may not be an engineer baby but I know how to run your train
I'm no firefighter either but I know how to put out your flame
I'm a man that likes to have fun oh I'm the next thing to a son-of-a-gun
Shotgun honey I'm the shotgun man whoa play it boy
[ horns ]
I can't howl like the howlin' wolf man can't talk that talk like old John R do
I'm the jack of all trades but I bet you now baby I'm a son-of-a-gun
Shotgun, oh they call me a shotgun man let's go now
I ain't afraid I'm not a livin' man up against any of-a them I stand
I know when to fight and I know when to run
Cause I'm a next thing to a son-of -a-gun
They call me shotgun, hey I'm a shotgun man
Alright let's rock it a little now
Just because I asked 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 everywhere
Just because I'm not the happy guy I used to be she thinks I still care
Now she's happy thinking I still need her then let that silly notion bring her cheer
Oh how could she ever be so foolish where could she get such an idea
And just because I asked a friend about her just because I spoke her name somewhere
I said a shake baby shake baby shake till the meat rolls off your bones
Shake baby shake baby shake till your mama and your papa come home
Shake baby shake I just love your sexy ways
Well upside down and all around baby don't be late let's bop the town
Come on baby shake baby come here baby come on baby
Come on baby I love your sexy ways now
[ piano - guitar ]
Well grandpa he's too old to go he got a shake it just a little to the rock'n roll
So shake baby shake shake baby shake shake baby shake I love your sexy ways
Seasons come 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
But I guess what is to be my dear will be
Your leaving will bring autumn sorrow and my tears like withered leaves shall fall
Though may bring some glad tomorrow
You know darling we might have been happy after all
[ piano ]
Please don't talk about me when I'm gone
Oh, honey though our friendship ceases from now on
If you can't say anything real nice
It's better not to talk at all, is my advice
You go your way I'll go mine, best that we do
Here's a kiss, I hope that this brings lots of luck to you
Makes no difference, how I carry on
Please don't talk about me when I'm gone
You go your way I'll go mine, best we do
Here's a kiss, I hope that this brings lots of luck to you
Makes no difference, how I carry on
There's a jumpin' little joint out in West Nashville
If the barbecue don't get you where the music will
It's called Pee Wee's Place and they're open from nine till dawn
If you drop by, brother, there's some shakin' goin' on
We get all kinds of people as the night goes on
Rednecks and the hippies, both are right at home
Politicians, truck drivers, factory workers too
You can be a cop out here don't matter what you do
We gotta four piece band and we play real loud country soul
While rockin' and we be so proud
Let me play and sing, do what we want to do
Oh, the crowd all love us when we're rockin' boogie woogie too
Let me rock it for you now
Hey, go, hey, hey, in other words by the bar
And drink corn liquor from an old fruit jar
That's what it's all about whip this little yo yo
Well, he just got out of jail, the boy's movin' kind of slow
Blow your harp, boy
Pee Wee's place raising hell, he thinks the band is too loud
He's a bitchin' too much 'cause he's drawing a crowd
Pulling a lot of good music and a whole lot of shaking going on
Out at Pee Wee's Place where you can get it all night long
Play your guitar, son
Oh, let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Give it to me, give it to me all night long
Come on now give it to me all night long
Boogie Woogie going to get you and if that ain't good enough
Jerry Lee's going to show you how to get real tough
Out at Pee Wee's Place, we're hangin' in all night long
Hey, give it to me, baby, there's some sha-sha-shaking going on
Mistakes I know I've made them and you don't know how much I hate them
But that's me darlin' and I don't guess ol' Jerry will ever change
And I don't mean to hurt you heaven knows I hate to hurt you
But here I am to ask forgiveness one more time
One more time I'll ask you to forgive me one more time I'll come crawling back to you
All I ask is a chance to show how much I love you so
Will you please take me back one more time
Oh one more time I'm gonna tell you that I'm sorry
But this time darlin' I'll go down on my bended knee
And I'll cry and beg forgiveness please won't give me your forgiveness
Will you please take me back one more time
The alarm clock woke my sleepin' I lay there for a minute
With a million cobwebs clinging to my brain
I stopped that bell from ringing about the times it takes a heartbeat
Then I settled back and closed my eyes again
Reached out for my baby for some early morning lovin'
Terrible truth came staggerin' through my head
Lord there was nothin' that goes on to lay around me
That woman she wasn't beside the Killer in the bed
(It's the mornin' after baby let me down
It's the daybreak and the heartbreak that I found)
Only silence to torment me no soft hands to touch me gently
It's the mornin' after baby let me down
There was nothing to hold on to but the sheets that fell around me
My God I was tremblin' like a leaf
How could that woman leave me she was more than just a lover
Every bit a lady warm and sweet
I can taste the salty teardrops it's gettin' hard to swallow
But a glass of bourbon takes that lump away (yes it does)
Ain't got no appetite for eatin' I got sick I got an empty feelin'
What a good for nothing way to start the day
(It's the mornin' after baby...
I was just thinkin' bout you today and the good times that we've had together
But I can't get through to this find words to say to you darlin' you're so far away
So I'm not cryin' these ain't tears in my eyes
I'm so happy the Killer's dyin' with laughter (think about that)
If you don't believe me I'm over and you see
We're not lonesome my cricket and me
[ guitar ]
Oh your picture reminds me that I wanted to be free
How hurtin' my God I've drove you away my darlin'
But if you'll just come back home you know I'm for sure you'll see
We're not lonesome my cricket and me
I had a home out in Texas out where the Bluebonnet grew
I had the kindest mother how happy we were just we two
Till one day the angels called her it's the debt that we all have to pay
She'd call me close to her bedside these last few words she did say
Now son don't start drinking or gambling promise you'll always go straight
Ten years have passed since that parting that promise I've broke I must say
I started drinking for past time at last Lord I was just like them all
I bet my clothes and my money never dreaming that I'd ever fall
One night I've bet all my money nothing was left to be seen
All that I needed to break them was one card and that was a Queen
Cards were delt all round the table each man took a card from the draw
But I drew the one that would beat them I turned it here's what I saw
I saw mama's picture somehow she seemed to say
Son you have broken your promise I tossed those cards away
My winnings I gave to a newsboy cause I knew I was wrong from the start
This house is filled with memories of things that used to matter
But somehow they don't seem to be important anymore
But anyway I'm thankful for the mercy of your letter
At least I didn't have to hear the closing of the door
Do you think it's easier to write goodbye that say it
Or just afraid that I might change your mind
Mhm I might think you still love me darlin' in spite of knowin' better
The little hope I'm clinging to is smoored into the lines
Where tears and ink of your goodbye have somehow run together
And covered all the words of love and blatted out forever
Down the Mississippi where the water gets muddy
Forty-four school where the kids don't study
Well, they all hang around at the root of Beale Street
Oh, that's where they hear that Memphis Beat
I'm goin' to Memphis where the beat is tough
Memphis, I can't get enough
It makes you tremble and it makes you weak
Gets in your blood, that Memphis Beat
Whoa, they're hitchhikin' here from California ride
On a Honda from Arizona
Houston, Boston, Kansas City, New Orleans and a doo wa diddy
Oh, I'm goin' to Memphis
Well, people come a ridin', a walkin', a swimmin'
Got a little chance at them good lookin' women
Oh, they march on down to the foot of Beale Street
Ah, then dance all night to that Memphis Beat
Oh, I'm goin' to Memphis
Oh, come on now let's go to Memphis
Where the beat is tough, I can't get enough
Well I'm makin' alright from Monday morning to Friday night
Oh those lonely weekends
Since you left me I'm as lonely as I can be oh those lonely weekends
Said you'd be (said you'd be) so good to Jerry Lee (good to me)
You said our love (said our love) would never die (never die)
You said you'd be (said you'd be) so good to me (good to me)
But baby you didn't even try
Well I'm makin' alright (well I'm makin' alright) from Monday morning to Friday night
But oh those lonely weekends yeah
[ piano ]
You said you'd be (said you should be)...
I don't know how to tell her that I didn't get that raise in pay today
And I know how much she wanted that dress in Baker's window
And it breaks my heart to tell her she'll have to wait
Mhm cancel all the plans to celebrate
But I can take it all with a smile and not a frown
She knows life has its little ups and downs like ponies on a merry go round
And no one grabs a brass ring every time but she don't mind she don't mind
She wears a gold ring on her finger and it's mine
Those new house plans we've had so long I guess will gather dust another year another year
And the daffodils are blooming that she planted way last fall upon the hill and over by the gate
Lord knows I hate to say again we'll have to wait
But you can bet that she will take it with a smile and not a frown
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 a 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 and shoes I don't pay no union dues
I smoke old stogies 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
KEEP ME FROM BLOWING AWAY
WRITER PAUL CRAFT
Well I spent my whole lifetime
In a world where the sunshine
Finds excuses for not hangin' 'round
I squandered emotions
On the slightest of notions
And the first easy loving I found
But soon all the good times
The gay times and play times
Like colors run together and fade
Oh Lord if you hear me
Touch me and hold me
And keep me from blowing away
There's times when I trembled
When my mind remembered
The days that just crumbled away
With nothing to show
But these lines that I know
Are beginning to show in my face
Oh Lord if you're listening
I know I'm no Christian
And I ain't got much coming to me
So send down some sunshine
Throw out your lifeline
And keep me from blowing away
Oh Lord if you hear me
Touch me and hold me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talking 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come to me
I'm lonely as I can be and I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What you gonna do when the well runs dry
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty, baby, I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' about you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come to me
I'm walkin', I'm talkin', I'm hopin' you come back to me, yeah
I'm walkin', walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin', talkin' about you and me
I'm hopin', honey, you'll come to me
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin', waitin', waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to Jerry Lee
Hey, what you gonna do when the well runs dry
You're gonna sit right down and cry
I'm gonna have you by my side, for you pretty, baby, I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come to me
Sing it children, walkin', walkin', oh Lord, talkin', talkin', hey Lord
Honey, I'm walkin' and talking in my sleep
Walkin', walkin', oh yeah, talkin', talkin', oh yeah
Hang it in one more time
I'm walkin', walkin', walkin', talkin', talkin', talkin'
You're right I'm left she's gone you're right I'm left all alone
You tried to tell me so but a fool is blind to know
And Lord that woman was always foolin' me
You told me all along you're right our love was so wrong
But now I've changed my mind that was your love all the time
That live deep inside my memory
I thought I knew just what she'd do but I guess I was not so smart
You tried to tell me all along that you'd only break my heart
You're right I'm left she's gone you're right Killer's left all alone
She's gone for good this time thank God she's off my mind
And now my baby's comin' back for more (hang it in Killer)
[ piano ]
I thought I knew just what she'd do but I guess I was not so smart
You tried to tell me all along that you'd only break Jerry's heart
You're right I'm left she's gone you're right I'm left all alone
She's gone for good this time thank God she's off my mind
And now baby I'm comin' back to you
Well it's true so true I didn't do right by you
Guess I didn't know exactly what to do someday I'll make it all up to you
Well it's true so true I didn't do right by you
Guess I didn't know exactly what to do someday I'll make it all up to you
When we met I thought we'd be so happy that we would be so gay
But since we met I thought we'd be so happy but now you're gone away
Lord I'm blue so blue but baby I don't blame you
Guess I didn't know the right things to do someday I'll make it all up to you
[ piano ]
If I talked about the good times well they wouldn't be much the same
For seldom happy mem'ries come to mind
But if I talked about the sleepless nights that you brought my way
I'd be talkin' (talkin') talkin' all the time
For every dream that came my way a million pass me by
I thought I didn't be hurtin' more and then you said goodbye
If talking now of the good things would get you off my mind
I'd be talkin' (talkin') talkin' all the time
[ piano ]
Mhm for every dream that came my way..
You think you know the smile on her lips the thrill at the touch of her fingertips
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
You think you'll find a heaven of bliss in each caress and each tender kiss
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
You stole her love from me one day you you didn't care how you hurt me
Well let me tell you somethin' son
There's one thing that you will never never never never steal away
Them ole mem'ries of what used to be
You think she's yours to have and to hold
Someday buddy you'll learn when her love grows cold
It's that honky-tonk feeling every time your arms grow cold
I suppose that's the reason I found a home away from home
So I'll say it one more time and I hope you understand
If I can't find it in your arms, babe, I'm gonna find it where I can
I love those lonely women
'Cause I know just how they feel
I keep right on pretending
That what you're giving me is real
It's that honky-tonk feeling every time your arms go cold
I suppose that's the reason I found a home away from home
So I'll say it one more time loud enough to understand
Take the ribbon from your hair shake it loose and let it fall
Laying soft upon my skin like the shadows on the wall
Come on and lay down by my side till the early morning light
All I'm taking is your time just help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow Lord tonight I need a friend
Well yesterday is dead and gone yes it is and tomorrow's out of sight
It's so sad to be alone (think about it now) help me make it through the night
[ piano ]
God made man and then God made a woman
Well he never meant for them to turn out bad
Inside he placed a heart for beating and oh what a beating mine's had
Scattered pieces of my heart lay all around me each one filled with love it almost had
How much longer can heart let go on beating cause Lord what a beating mine's had
Well a heart born to lose can never win
But each beat of my heart gives me strenght to try again
How much longer can heart let go on beating cause Lord what a beating mine's had
[ piano ]
Well a heart born to lose...
I can't feel the world between us, even though you're by my side
So close and yet so far away to hear me say goodnight
Your lonely eyes have told me, the way you feel inside
You could never say goodbye, any plainer if you try
Congratulation baby, for the goodbye of the year
You were gone before I had a chance, to dry away your tears
To show my admiration, I think it's only fair
To say congratulations for the goodbye of the year
[ piano ]
To show my admiration, I think it's only fair
Well, hello there
Oh my, it's been a long, long time
How am I doin'?
I guess, I guess, I'm doin' fine
(Well, let me tell you somethin', honey)
It's been so long now and it seems, oh, it was only yesterday
Ain't it funny how time slips away, yeah
How's your new love? Oh Lord, I hope that he's doing fine
Mmm, heard you told him, yeah
That you was gonna love him until the end of time
Now that's the same thing that you told me
Oh Lord, honey, it seems like just the other day
Now ain't it funny how time slips away
Well, I gotta go now, I guess I'll see you hangin' 'round
I don't know when though
Never know when I'll be back here in town
But I want you to remember what I tell you
That in time you get out on your knees
And pray and pray and pray and pray
Now, blue ain't the word 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 hold somebody new
While 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, take all those precious dreams I had for you and me
And take all the love I thought was mine
You know someday those crazy arms may hold somebody new
But honey, I am going to be lonely every time
Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
While my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
Now when I get the blues, I get me a rockin' chair
When I get the blues, I get me a rockin' chair
Well, the blues don't get me, gonna rock on away from here
Give me one more kiss, hold it a long, long time
Now love me baby, till a feelin' hits my head like wine
Oh, flip flop and fly, I don't care if I die
Now flip flop and fly, I don't care if I die
Don't ever leave me, don't you ever say goodbye
Oh, when I get lonesome, I jump on the telephone
When I get lonesome, I jump on the telephone
I call my baby, tell her I'm gonna come back home
I'm like a Mississippi bullfrog, sittin' on a hollow stump
I'm like a Mississippi bullfrog, sittin' on a hollow stump
I got so many women, Lord, I don't know which way to jump
Jump, jump, let's go now
Flip flop and fly, I don't care if I die
Now flip flop and fly, I don't care if I die
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock
Come on, baby, it's time to rock
I'm so happy I got you here
Keeps me grinnin' for ear to ear
Oowee, this feelin's killin' me, ah, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you, so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
Thunder, lightning, wind and rain
Love is stormin' inside my brain
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin'
You've been keeping your lips from mine
Oowee, this feelin's killin' me
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill
Love is draggin' him through the mill
If it wasn't for havin' you
I'd be walkin' and-a howlin' too
Oowee, this feelin's killin' me
One day, baby, you'll get me yet
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet
One thing, baby, I'll never stand
Your lips kissin' some other man
Oowee, this feelin's killin' me
Hold me tight and don't let go
Hold me, baby, and don't let go
Down in New Orleans where everything's fine all them cats is drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' that mess is their delight when they get drunk start singin' all night
Drinkin' wine spo-dee-o-dee drinkin' wine wine spo-dee-o-dee drinkin' wine
Wine spo-dee-o-dee drinkin' wine pass that bottle to me
Now I've got a nickel have you got a dime let's get together and get a little wine
Some buys a gallon some buys a quart
When you buy black beer now you're doin' things smart
Drinkin' wine spo-dee-o-dee...
[ piano ]
Down on Rempart Street in Willie's den he would sell but a gill of gin
One cat wanted a bottle of wine he hooked that cat for a dollar and a dime
Drinkin' wine spo-dee-o-dee...
C.C. rider, see what you've gone done
Lord, Lord, Lord, made me love you
Now, your dear done come, you made me love you
Now, your man done come
Now, I'm goin' away, baby, won't be back till fall
Lord, Lord, Lord, I'm goin' away, baby, won't be back till fall
And if I find me a good girl, I won't be back at all
C.C. rider, where did you stay last night
Lord, Lord, Lord, your choosin' buttons
Your clothes don't fit you right
Bottom dollar, It looks like the end, oh how I hate to see you go
oh bottom dollar we've been the best of friends
I guess I counted on you a hundred times or more
Oh my how those eagles fly , goodbye bottom dollar goodbye
(Give it to me boys)
Oh bottom dollar , well all your friends are gone
They've been blown on the dancehall girls and wine
Oh bottom dollar Well now if the truth was known
Youve been the best friend the killer's ever known
(think about that darlin)
Oh my how those eagles fly , goodbye bottom dollar goodbye
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Oh you ain't so big, you're just tall, that's all
You got me workin' boss man
A workin' round the clock
I need me a drink of water
But you just won't let me stop
Big boss man, oh, can't you hear me when I call?
You know that you ain't so big
You're just tall, that's all
I got to get myself a boss man
And he's gonna treat me right
He'll work me hard, real hard in the day time
But I sure rest easy and nice
Big boss man, can't you hear? Can't you hear me when I call?
Let me tell you, that you ain't, you ain't so big
You're just tall, that's all
Big boss man
Big boss man
Big boss man
WHAT AM I LIVING FOR
WRITERS ART HARRIS, FRED JAY
What am I living for if not for you, What am I living for if not for you, What am I living for if not for you, oh nobody else, nobody else will do What am I longing for each lonely night, To feel your lips to mine, to hold you tight You'll be the only girl my whole life through, Oh nobody else, nobody else will do I want you close to me that's all I know, I want you all the time because darling I love you so What am I living for if not for you, What am I living for if not for you, What am I living for if not for you, Baby nobody else, nobody else will do (Music) What am I living for if not for you, Darling nobody else, nobody else will do nobody else, nobody else will do
Well it's over yes it's finished that's what they tell me
The judge just signed the papers at his desk
Well it's over and it's finished so they tell me but oh
what a heck of a mess
There stands my daughter and my son she's just three he's
only one
They don't seem to understand why mommy's standing with
another man
Well it's over and it's finished guess I'll move to a new
address
But oh what a heck of a mess
[ steel ]
There stands my daughter and my son...
We Live in Two Different Worlds
By Hank Williams
We live in two different worlds dear
C G7
That's why we're so far apart
You made your world out of vows that are broken
C G7 C
I built a world in my heart
Everyone here tried to warn me
C G7
You were just playing a game
I told them all we were meant for each other
C G7 C
I thought our worlds were the same
If you stay over in your world
C G7
Oh how my poor heart will pine
Darling someday when your memories wander
C G7 C
Won't you come over in mine
We live in two different worlds dear
C G7
My world is honest and true
Sweetheart remember when your world gets lonesome
C G7 C
Well I hear through the grapevines that your blue eyes have been rainin'
Well I cried for you when you left me alone
Darlin' don't say I didn't tell you so
But baby we both know which one of us was wrong
They say you wanted many oh but they say you still play our favorite song
Darlin' now I'm not sayin' that I told you so ha ha
But we both know baby we both know baby which one of us was wrong
Who told who that we were tearin' down once in a lifetime on
And it would be too late to be sorry later on
Baby don't tell Jerry didn't tell you so
Cause we both know honey which one of us was wrong
[ piano ]
Who told who that we were tearin' down once in a lifetime on
Who told who that it would be too late to be sorry later on
Darlin' no I ain't gonna say that I told you so
All around the water tank
Waitin' for a train
I'm a thousand miles away from home
Sleeping in the rain
I walked up to a brakeman
Just to make a line of talk
He said, "Son if you've got money"
"I'll see that you don't walk"
Well, I haven't got a nickel
Not a penny can I show
Well, get off, get off, you railroad bum
He slammed the boxcar door
Well, he put me off in Texas
A state I dearly love
Wide open spaces all around me, Lord
The moon and stars above
My pocketbook is empty
My old heart is filled with pain
I'm a thousand miles away from home
Walk right in sit right down daddy let your mind roll on
Walk right in sit right down daddy let your mind roll on
Everybody's talking bout a new way of walking do you wanna lose your mind
Walk right in sit right down daddy let your mind roll on
Walk right in sit right down baby let your hair hang down
Walk right in sit right down baby let your hair hang down
Everybody's talking bout a new way of walking do you wanna lose your mind
Walk right in and sit right down baby let your hair hang down
[ trumpet ]
SAN ANTONIO ROSE
WRITER BOB WILLS
Deep within my heart lies a melody, A song of old San An - tone. 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 pass only she would know, Still hears my broken song of love. Moon in all your splendour, know only my heart Call back my Rose, Rose of San Antone. Lips so sweet and tender, like petals falling apart. Speak once a - gain of my love, my own. Broken song, empty words I know still live in my heart all a - lone For that moonlit pass by the Alamo, and Rose, my Rose of San Antone
I'm gonna sail away from sorrow
Gonna leave first thing tomorrow
Since I met you my life is not worth while
I'm gonna sail away from sadness
Into a land of gladness
Why was I so disillusioned by your smile
I'm gonna sail away tomorrow
Get away from all my sorrow
I may live on an island in the sea
I may find joy in some green valley
Be a bum, live in an alley
But I'll be happy
Long as you're not there with me
I'm gonna sail away from sorrow
Into a bright tomorrow
Maybe there I'll find somebody new
You made our love a thing of sadness
My heart a heart of madness
Oh, I pray that I will never think of you
I'm gonna sail away from sorrow
Gonna leave first thing tomorrow
I'm leaving you and everything I own
So, go on out and have the fun you love
What I have paid is small enough
To get away from the sadness that I've known
So, go on out and have the fun you love
What I have paid is small enough
Ride me down easy Lord ride me on down leave word in the dust where I lay
Say I'm easy to come easy to go and easy to love when I stay
This old highway she's hotter than nine kinds of hell
The rides they're as scare as the rain
When you're down to your last shop with nothing to sell
And too far away from the trains
It'd been the good month of Sundays and a guitar to go
Had a tall drink of yesterday's wine
Left the long string of friends some sheets in the wind
And some satisfied women behind
So won't you ride me down easy...
[ piano ]
Put a snow on the mountain raised hell on the hill lot horns of the devil himself
Where the rodeo bum a son of a gun and a hobo with stars in his crown
So won't you ride me down easy...
I got an ol' slouch hat
Lord, I got my roll on my shoulder
I'm as free as a breeze an' do as I please
I'm just a bummin' around
I gotta million friends
Don't feel any older
I've got nothin' to lose, not even the blues
I'm just a bummin' around
You know whenever worries
Start to botherin' me
I just grab my coat, my ol' slouch hat
I hit the trail you see
I ain't got a dime
I don't know where I'm goin'?
I'm as free as a breeze an' do as I please
I'm just a bummin' around
You know whenever worries
Start to botherin' me
I just grab my coat, my ol' slouch hat
I hit the road, Jerry Lee
I ain't got a dime
Don't really know, where I'm goin'?
I'm as free as a breeze an' I do as I please
I'm just a bummin' around
I just do what I want
When I want, what I do
The falling leaves drift by my window,
The autumn leaves, all red and gold
I see your lips, your summer kisses,
The sunburned hands I used to hold
Since you went away, the days grow long
And soon I'll hear, old winter songs
But I miss you most of all, my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall
But I miss you most of all, my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall
It's late and she's waiting and I know I should go home
But every time I start to leave they play another song
Then someone buys another round and wherever drinks are free
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a fool out of me
Baby's begged me not to go so many times before
She says love and happiness can't live behind those swinging doors
Nows she's gone and I'm to blame to late I finally see
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me
Baby's begged me not to go so many times before
She says love and happiness just can't live behind those swinging doors
Nows she's gone and I'm to blame to late I finally see
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me
Yeah, mama, don't you treat me wrong,
Come and love you daddy, all night long
Yeah, mama, don't you treat me wrong,
Come and love you daddy, all night long
Alright, hehee, huhu, alright
Mm, See the girl with the diamond ring,
See know how to shake that thing,
Alright, hehee, huhu, Alright
Mm, Tell your mamma, tell your pa,
I'm gonna send you back to Arkansas
He, honey you don't do right,
I say you don't do right,
Mmm, alright
See the girl with the red dress on,
She can do the Boogie Woogie all night long,
Alright, hehe, huhu, alright
Heee, tell me what I say, (what'd I say)
Tell me what I say right now, (what'd I say)
Honey, what I say, (what'd I say)
Baby what I say right now, (what'd I say)
Tell me what I say,
Tell me what I say
And I wanna know, (I wanna know)
I wanna know right now, (I wanna know)
I gotta know, (I wanna know)
Baby, I wanna know right now, (I wanna know)
Baby, I wanna know,
Baby, I wanna know
(What'd I say, What'd I say, What'd I say!)
Oh well, I work hard every day
Can't hardly wait to draw my pay
It's Monday mornin' and I'm on the job
Do the same old thing, a-just workin' hard
Mmmm, Tuesday evening I'm at it again
I ain't had no rest since I don't know when
Wednesday mornin', I can't hardly see
Man, this work is killin' me
Thursday morning, I just can make it
Well, I don't know how long this boy can take it
(Let's go, shake it honey)
(A little saxophone now)
Oh well, I work hard every day
Can't hardly wait to draw my pay
It's Monday mornin' and I'm out on the job
Do the same old thing, I'm just a-workin' hard
Tuesday evening I'm at it again
I ain't had none of that rest since I don't know when
Wednesday mornin', I can't hardly see
Man, this work is killin' me
Thursday morning, I just can make it
Well, I don't know how long I can take it
Mmmm, ain't had none of that rest since I don't know when
Wednesday mornin', can't hardly see
Man, this work is killin' me
Thursday morning, I just can make it
I know, I am not a model husband
Although, I'd like to be
But payday nights and painted women
They do strange things to me
But when the party's over
And the good is all she sees
Though I let her down, she still comes around
To love what's left of me
Six days out of seven
I work hard at doing right
But believe me, you could set your watch
Find me on Friday night
I'm lucky that she understands
The fool that lives in me
Though I let her down, she still comes around
To love what's left of me
The way that I'm living now
It's a wonder she can take it
That woman's got a heart of gold
And it's killing me to break it
I know I don't deserve her
But I'm thankful as could be
Though I let her down, she still comes around
To love what's left of me
Though I let her down, she still comes around
Mornings come and, Lord, my mind is achin', yes it is
Sunshine standing quietly at my door
Just like the dawn, my heart is silently breaking
With my tears it goes tumbling to the floor
Once again the whole town will be talking, yes they will
Lord I've seen the pity that's in their eyes
They could never understand it's her sorrow, it's not a man
And no matter what they say, we know she tried
Baby's packed her soft things and she's left me, she's left me, she's left me
And I know she didn't mean to make me cry
It's not her heart, Lord, it's her mind she didn't mean to be unkind
Why she even woke me up to say goodbye
It's not her heart, Lord, it's her mind she didn't mean to be unkind
Why she even woke me up to say goodbye
Rockin' the boat of love
Mann
Stormy sea has got a hold of me
All he had to do was smile at you
You just stopped and started moving around
Rockin' the boat of love
Just a castaway, a-searching for
A beacon light upon the shore
You left me a-drift on stormy sea
Rockin' the boat of love
Never thought I'd ever feel this way
So alone and blue, always missing you
Stormy seas are driving me to drain
Now, baby don't you keep on hurtin' me
Rockin' the boat of love
Oh, I never thought I'd ever feel this way
So alone and blue, Lord I don't know what to do
Stormy seas are driving me to drain
Now baby, don't you keep on your hurting me
Rockin' the boat of love
Rockin' the boat of love
I was standing on the corner when I heard my bulldog bark
He was barkin' at the two men who were gamblin' in the
dark
It was Stagger Lee and Billy, two men who gambled late
Stagger Lee threw seven, Billy swore that he threw eight
Stagger Lee told Billy, I can't let you go with that
You have won all my money and my brand new stetson hat
Stagger Lee started off goin' down that railroad track
He said, I can't get you Billy but don't be here when I
come back
Stagger Lee went home and he got his fourty-four
Said, I'm goin' to the barroom just to pay that debt I
Stagger Lee went to the barroom and he stood across the
barroom door
He said, Nobody move, and he pulled his fourty-four
Stagger Lee shot Billy, oh he shot that poor boy so bad
Till the bullet came through Billy and it broke the
Fourty twenty-five, fourty ninety-eight
I threw a rockabilly party on my last birthday
And it was good, rockin' my life away
I been a movin' and a groovin'
And gettin' it both night and day
I got a gal called Milly, she's a chilly pepper hot
She knows how to roll, really knows how to rock
I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
I been a-rockin' and a-rollin'
And movin' both night and day
Streamliner, fleetliner, military brass
I know the general's daughter and she knows how to roll
And I'm rockin', yeah rockin' my life away
I been a-movin' and a-groovin'
And gettin' it both night and day
Well, come on baby, you know what I mean
I like the way that you shake that thing
And I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
I been a-movin' and a-groovin'
And gettin' it both night and day
I like to rock and roll
And I'm darn sure here to stay!
Well, I'm shakin' and I'm nervous all over
And I don't mind tellin' you why
I lost my breath to the hands of death
And baby gonna say goodbye
It's all over town, my baby's put me down
Well, my mind is blanked up and dizzy
And I think I'm a gonna cry
If I find it's true, she found somebody new
I guess I'll lay right down and die
It's all over town, you're gonna put me down
Oh baby, I'm beggin' you baby
Oh baby, please go slow
You know I love you darlin'
With all my heart and all of my soul
My temperature's up with a fever
And I don't know what to do
I'm just a-sittin' at home by the telephone
I'm just a-waitin' for a call from you
It's all over town, you're gonna put me down
Oh baby, I'm beggin' you baby
Oh baby, please go slow
You know I love you darlin'
With all my heart and all of my soul
My temperature's up with a fever
And I don't know what to do
I'm just a-sittin' at home by the telephone
I'm just a-waitin' for a call from you
It's all over town, you're gonna put me down
It's all over town, you're gonna put me down
It's all over town, you're gonna put me down
We're just goin' through the motions of the parts we've learned to play
Never quite together like before
But somehow darlin' something good got lost along the way
And our song ain't nothing special anymore
Let's try it one more time with feeling darlin', take it from the top
Let me feel those tears a fallin' babe
I don't want to miss a single drop
Darlin' make believe your makin' me believe each word you say
Try it once more with feeling and we'll call it a day
(Talking)
Ah you're reachin' out to touch me darlin' just the way you used to do
And you're lookin' everywhere but in my eyes
Well that's an oldy, heh, but it's a goody babe but them words ain't ringin' true
And you don't seem very sure of your life
So try it one more time with feeling darlin' take it from the top
This one is the big one baby so give it everything you got
Darlin' make believe your makin' me believe each word you say
Let's try it once more with feeling and we'll call it a day
I'm walkin' yes indeed,
I'm talkin' bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I'm lonely as I can be
I'm waiting for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What you gonna do when the well runs dry
You gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side
For you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin' yes indeed,
I'm talkin' bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What you gonna do when the well runs dry
You gonna sit right down and cry
What you gonna do when I say bye bye
All you gonna do is dry your eyes
I'm walkin' yes indeed,
I'm talkin' bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
walkin' walkin' oh lord!
talkin' talkin' ooh lord!
Oooh, honey, I'm walkin and I'm talkin in my sleep!
walkin' walkin' walkin' walkin'
talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin'
I told a little lie, baby I made you cry
That's why I'm feeling blue
I'm feeling sorry, I lied to you
I took your little heart, I tore it all apart
And now I'm missing you
I'm feeling sorry, I couldn't be true
I should've know better, I should have been truer
I know that you're blue, but baby I'm bluer
Now I got a little heart, that's broke all apart
And now I'm wanting you
I'm feeling sorry, and missing you
I put a tear or two in your eyes of blue
I wasted your true love
And now I'm sorry, just a fool in love
You were the one for me, but I felt fancy free
That's why I'm hurting so
I'm feeling sorry, I didn't know
You offered me true love, but I didn't take it
One way that you forgive me, but I'll never make it
I hope to find a way, baby to make you stay
But I know I'll never win
I'm feeling sorry, I'm just a friend
I'm feeling sorry, I'm just a friend
I'm feeling sorry, that I'm just a friend
My name is Jerry Lee Lewis, come from Louisiana
I'm gonna do you a little boogie on this here piano
Doing mighty fine, I'm gonna make you shake it
I'll make you do it and make you do it, until you break it
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
Well, down in New Orleans, the land of dreams
The best doggone place, son, you have ever seen
The cats go wild, do a boogie that's hot
My boogie woogie makes you want to stop and do the bop
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day aw, oh, boy
Well, now let's cruise on down to old Memphis town
That's where that Presley boy said, you ain't nothing but a hound
But now you take my boogie, it keeps you in the groove
Then your sacroiliac begins to shiver and a move
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
Oh, boogie woogie when your hips start rockin'
And your knees start knockin', Lewis boogie, Lewis way
Oh, when our kisses fly like oak leaves
Caught in a gust of the wind
My heart beats fast as a clickty-clack
Like a train goin' round a bend
I call that lovin' up a storm
I said that's lovin' up a storm
Well, it's good for you, honey
It won't do you no harm
Ah, when a we get with it darlin'
All I can hear is a sigh
Somethin' touches you deep in your heart
Like it's lightin' from the sky
I call that lovin' up a storm
Oh, lovin' up a storm
And it's good for you, baby
It won't do you no harm, oh
Oh, when we're embracing darlin'
I get wild as a hurricane
And when we kiss 'Great Balls of Fire'
Ice-water's runnin' through my vein
I call that lovin' up a storm
Oh, lovin' up a storm
Well, it's good for you, baby
It won't do you no harm
Well, it's good for you, baby
It won't do you no harm
Uh, it's good for you, baby
It don't hurt anymore
All my teardrops are dried
No more walkin' the floor
With that burnin' inside
Just to think it could be
Time has opened the door
And at last I am free
I don't hurt anymore
No use to deny I wanted to die
The day you said we were thru
But now that I find you're out of my mind
I can't believe that it's true
Well, I've forgotten somehow
That I cared so before
And it's wonderful now
I don't hurt anymore
No use to deny I wanted to die
The day you said we were thru
But now that I find you're out of my mind
I can't believe that it's true
Well, I've forgotten somehow
That I cared so before
And it's wonderful now
I don't hurt anymore
Everybody, ol' Storm's in town!
He's got a nickle and a dime and he's rarin' to clown
Well, let the good times roll, let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good time roll
Well, look a-here buddy, I've a thing you oughta know
Get your girl, pull her in and then you go, go, go
And let the good times roll, let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good time roll
(Yeah!)
Well, listen here buddy, don't brag but it's understood
Well, everything I gotta do, well I sure do it good
And let the good times roll, let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good time roll
(Yeah, whoo, whoo, let it roll!)
Well, I like a little coffee and I like a little tea
But jelly-jelly-Jerry Lee is the thing for me
And let the good times roll, let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good time roll
Alright now let's go!
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good time roll
Now let's go!
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, let it roll, all night long
Let it roll, oooooh
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good time roll
You say you could fall in love with Elvis
And you love to hear Jacky Wilson sing
Wait a minute, hold it, hold it pretty baby
I just want to tell you one little thing
Oh, well your love for Elvis Presley
Wouldn't last very, very long
'Cause you'd get sick and tired of seeing him
Wiggling passed your door
It's true Jacky Wilson can talk that talk
But you'd get sick and tired of seeing him
Walk that walk
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me, oh no, not me
Yes, you say you can marry Fabian
With the help of the hands of faith
But honey that will never happen
He would forget the wedding day
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me, oh no, not me
Oh yeah, it's true honey, you may get an autograph
You might even get one of them to smile your way
But when it comes down to marriage
You'll never, never, never, never see that wedding day
The only thing that you may be
To Ricky, is just a fan
You'll never get to hold him
He's a travelling man
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me, oh no, not me
Oh, oh, it's true honey, you may get an autograph
Yeah, you might even get one of them to smile your way
But remember honey, when it comes down the marriage
You'll never, never, never, never see that wedding day
The only thing that you can be
To Ricky, is just a fan
You'll never get to squeeze him
He's a travelling man
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me
It wouldn't happen with me, oh no, not me
Not me, it would not happen with me baby
Ooh, it wouldn't happen with me baby
No, it wouldn't happen with me
If you hear somebody knockin' on your door
If you see something crawlin' across the floor
Baby, it'll be me, and I'll be lookin' for you
If you see a head a-peepin' from a crawdad hole
If you see somebody climbin' up a telephone pole
Baby, it'll be me, and I'll be lookin' for you
Gonna look on the mountains and in the deep blue sea
Gonna search all the forests and look in every tree
Well, if you feel somethin' heavy on your fishing hook
If you see a funny face in your comic book
Baby, it'll be me, and I'll be lookin' for you
If you hear a voice a-callin' out in the night
If you see somebody hangin' from a lamppost bright
Baby, it'll be me, and I'll be lookin' for you
If you see somebody lookin' in all the cars
If you see a rocketship on its way to Mars
Baby, it'll be me, and I'll be lookin' for you
Gonna look in the city where the lights are blue
Gonna search the countryside, all the haystacks, too
Well, if you see a new face on a totem pole
If you find a lump in your sugar bowl
Baby, it'll be me, and I'll be lookin' for you
Well, here's a story about a very unfortunate colored man
Who got arrested down in old Hong Kong
He got all his fortunes taken away from him
When he kicked old Buddah's gong
And now he's pumpin' the piano just to pay the price
For a ticket to the land of the free
He said that his home's in Frisco
Where they ship the rice
But it's really in Tennessee
Won't somebody please help me
Won't somebody please carry me back to San Francisco
And bury my body there
Yes, and bury my body there
Oh, won't somebody please help me
Won't somebody please carry me back to San Francisco
And bury my body there
Come on now, and bury my body there
I'm not joking now, bury my body there
Bring it on back, bury my body there
I want to know where I'm burried now, bury my body there
Oh yeah, come on now
Ah-ah, come on
Samson was in love with Delilah, Adam a-was a fool about Eve
Eve started messin' with that old apple tree, that caused old Adam to grieve
But, he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
Yes, he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
Oh! now when thunder pounded down, he got slammed on the ground
He laid there and he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
Now you remember old John the Baptist (yeah!, yeah!)
He was a prophet in the days of old (yeah!, yeah!)
But when the axe fell down Johnny didn't even frown
He laid there he took it like a...
Oh! he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
Woo, he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
Now when the axe fell down Johnny didn't even frown
He just laid there, he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
David was the King of Jerusalem
Had the army in the palm of his hand
But they took a man's life so he could have his wife
And then he had to get a-cuttin' down
Well, he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
Woo, he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
When the thunder pounded down he got slammed on the ground
He laid there he took it like a...
Oh! He took it like a man, woo, (he took it like a man)
Then he took it like a man (he took it like a man)
When the thunder pounded down he got slammed on the ground
He laid here he took it like a man, (he took it like a ma-a-a-an)
Woo-oo-oo-oo-oo
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain,
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will, but what a thrill
Goodness gracious, Great Balls Of Fire!
I laughed at love 'cause I thought it was funny,
You came along and you moved me honey
I changed my mind, this love is fine,
Goodness gracious, Great Balls Of Fire!
Kiss me baby,
Ooooooh! feels good!
Hold me baby,
Weeel, I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind,
I would tell this world that you're mine, mine, mine, mine!
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs,
I'm really nervous, but it sure is fun
Come on, baby, you drive me crazy!
Goodness gracious, Great Balls Of Fire!
Weeeel, kiss me baby,
Ooooooh! Feels good!
Hold me baby,
I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind,
I want to tell this world that you're mine, mine, mine, mine!
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs,
I'm really nervous, but it sure is fun
Come on, baby,
You drive me crazy!
Goodness gracious, Great Balls Of Fire!
Georgia, hey Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Hey, hey, Georgia
Georgia, ah, Georgia
Woman a song of you
It comes sweet and clear as moonlight
Drifting through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
But still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Hey Georgia, God knows, I love you Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Just an old sweet song
Well, Bonnie, Bonnie B, she's like a real queen to me,
She stands out among the other's she see
She makes me happy, makes me feel so good,
I would marry Bonnie B, if I could
We're too young, we got a long time to wait,
But, Bonnie B, there's no need hesitate, 'bout lovin' me,
So kiss me Bonnie, Bonnie B. Bonnie B, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie B
But Bonnie, Bonnie B, she's the pride of our school,
When she walks down the hallway, all the cats all drewl
With her long blond hair, her cherry pink lips,
A turned up nose that makes a cat wanna flip
Flip over Bonnie, Bonnie B, Bonnie B, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie B
I told Bonnie B, take a ride with me
I told her I'd show her all she could see,
She don't know, but it'll be too dark,
On the lovers lane is where I plan to park
And I'm gonna ask her if I can kiss her then,
And if I can, I'm gonna do it again, mooore tenderly
When I kiss my Bonnie, Bonnie B, Bonnie B, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie B
Way down in New Orleans, everythings fine
All them cats just drinkin' that wine
Drinkin' that mess is sure delight
When they get slop drunk they sing all night
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De Drinkin' Wine
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De Drinkin' Wine
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De
Pass that bottle to me!
Well I got a nickle you got a dime
Let's get together and by some wine
Wine over here Wine over there
Drinking that mess everywhere!
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De Drinkin' Wine
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De Drinkin' Wine
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De
Pass that bottle to me!
Yeah!
Roland Boy!
Weeeeeeellll!!
Wine Wine Wine, Elderberry
Wine Wine Wine, Oh Sherry
Wine Wine Wine, Blackberry
Wine Wine Wine, Half and Half
Wine Wine Wine, Oh Boy
Pass that bottle to me
Yeah!
Well all the way down on Bourbon Street, Willies been
Uncle Willie wasn't selling but a little gin
One cat order a bottle of wine
Tip that cat for a dollar and a dime
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De Drinkin' Wine
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De Drinkin' Wine
Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De
Pass that bottle to me!
Wine Wine Wine, Elderberry
Wine Wine Wine, Oh Sherry
Wine Wine Wine, Blackberry
Wine Wine Wine, Half and Half
Wine Wine Wine, Oh Boy
Pass that bottle to me!
Well, I said a-shake, baby shake, baby shake
Till the meat rolls off your bones
Shake baby, shake, baby shake
Till your mammy and your papa get home
Shake baby shake, I just love your cool-cool ways
Well, upside down and all around
Baby don't be late, let's bop a-the town
Come on baby, shake baby, come 'ere baby, come on baby
Come on baby, I love your cool-cool ways
(Look a-here!)
Well, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle
Till the meat comes off your bones
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, honey
Till your mammy and your papa get home
Shake baby shake, I love your cool-cool ways
(Ooooh, honey I can't stand much of this!)
Well, grandpa he's too old to go
He got a shake it just a little to the rock 'n' roll
So, shake, baby shake, shake, baby shake
Shake baby shake, I love your cool-cool ways
(Look here now!)
Well let's go, upside down and all around
Baby don't be late, let's bop a-the town
Look a-here, come on baby, look a-here, come on baby
Whoooooo! I love your cool-cool ways
I love your cool-cool ways
Honey I'm diggin' your cool-cool ways, grrrrr!
Look a-here!
I tried so hard, my dear
To show that you're my every dream
Yet you're afraid each thing I do
Is just some evil scheme
A mem'ry from your lonesome past
Keeps us so far apart
Why can't I free your doubful mind
And melt your cold, cold heart
Another love before my time
Made your heart sad ans blue
And so my heart is paying now
For things I didn't do
In anger, unkind words are said
That make the teardrops start
Why can't I free your doubful mind
And melt your cold, cold heart
You'll never know how much it hurts
To see you sit and cry
You know you nedd and want my love
Yet you're afraid to try
Why do you run and hide from life
To try it, just ain't smart
Why can't I free your doubful mind
And melt your cold, cold heart
There was a time when I believed
That you belonged to me
But now I know your heart is shackled, to a memory
The more I learn to care for you
the more we drift apart
Why can't I free your doubful mind
Now, if you love me
Let's please don't tease
If I can hold you then
Let me squeeze
My heart goes 'round and 'round
My love comes tumblin' down
You leave me breathless
Oh, I shake all over and
You know why
I'm sure it's love and
That's no lie
'Cause when you call my name
I burn like wood inflamed
You leave me breathless
Oh, baby! Mm-mm. Crazy
You're much too much
I can't love you enough
Now it's all right to hold me tight
But when you love me
Love me right
Now, come on, baby
Don't be shy
'Cause love was meant for you and I
Wind, rain, sleet or snow
I will be wherever you go
There stands the glass
That will ease all my pain
That will settle my brain
It's my first one today
There stands the glass
That will hide all my fears
That will drown all my tear
Brother, I'm on my way
I'm wondering where you are tonight
I'm wondering if you are all right
I wonder if you think of me in my misery
There stands the glass
Fill it up to the brim
Until my troubles grow dim
It's my first one today
[ guitar - piano ]
I'm wondering where you are tonight
I'm wondering if you are all right
I wonder if you think of me in my misery
There stands the glass
Fill it up to the brim
Until my troubles grow dim
Can I cast the shadow of your mem'ry from the past
And dreams about the love we shared of that couldn't last
But as times goes on I won't give up to have you back again
I guess I'm just a foolish kind of man
Foolish kind of man that's what they tell me
I wonder about the love you never gave me
If you would only stop and think about the love that was true
Then you'll know how much darlin' I have to offer you
[ fiddle ]
Can I stop this feeling in my heart that hurts me so
Can I erase the memory of your gentle touch
Darlin' I won't stop my love for you even if i can
I guess I'm just a foolish kind of man
Foolish kind of man...
But I can't seem to say goodbye
Gone is the sunshine we knew once before
Now we're just living our lives
But when it comes time dear
To walk out the door
Well, I can't seem to say goodbye
I can say, it's all right dear
We'll make it somehow
Let me hold you, try not to cry
I can whisper I love you
Till the day that I die
But I can't seem to say goodbye
I can whisper, it's all right dear
We'll make it, make it somehow
Let me hold you, but try not to cry
I can say, it's all right dear
Till the day that I die
SHANTYTOWN
Writer Johnny Cash - June Carter
« © '67 Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP / Song Of Cash Music, ASCAP »
(I live down in Shantytown where chicken's twenty cents a pound)
And if you live on such solid ground whatcha doin' down in Shantytown
Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown
Well I'm back on your side of the tracks
Have come back for me to take you back
Back to your high society to your coctails and your teas
I'll look up but don't look down cause we got pride in Shantytown
(I live down in Shantytown...
Behind the walls of your shackled heart beats pure
While the rich have a love to endure
Well is the gold in your crown turning black
Is there something here in Shantytown that keeps you coming back
Someday you'll feel
A trembling in your knees
When time has changed
The fashions of his dreams
Then you'll grow weak from holding on
The love that wants to leave
When he walks on you
Like you have walked on me
When you wake up without him
Please remember
A faithful heart of your old
Used-to-be
With happy tears and open arms
I'll welcome you sweetheart
When he walks on you
Like you have walked on me
When you wake up without him
When he walks on you
Sweet dreams of you
Every night I go through
Why can't I forget you and start my life new
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
You don't love me, it's plain
I should know I'll never wear your ring
I should hate you the whole night through
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
Sweet dreams of you Things
I know can't come true
Why can't I forget the past,
start loving someone new
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE [ 3/4 time ]
by Jim Reeves
G Em A7
Your world was so different from mine don't you see
D7 G
We couldn't be close though we tried
Em A7
We both reached for heaven but ours weren't the same
D7 G G7
That's what happens when two worlds collide
C G G7
Your world was made up of things sweet and good
C G D7
My world could never fit in wish it could
G G7 A7
Two hearts lie in shambles and oh how they've cried
D7 G G7
That's what happens when two worlds collide
C G G7
Your world was made up of things sweet and good
C G D7
My world could never fit in wish it could
G G7 A7
Two hearts lie in shambles and oh how they've cried
D7 G
When my blue moon turns to gold again
When the rainbows turn the clouds away
When my blue moon turns to gold again
I'll be back within your arms to stay
When the memories that linger in my hearts
Those memories they make [Incomprehensible]
Well, some day, some day they gonna live again, sweetheart
And my blue moon again will turn to gold
Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again
When the rainbows turn the clouds away
When my blue moon turns to gold again
I'll be back within your arms to stay
Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again
Oh, when the rain drops turn the clouds away
Oh, when my blue moon turns to gold again
I'll be back within your arms to stay
I'll be back within your arms to stay
I'll be back within your arms to stay
Hillbilly fever goin' 'round
Good old mountain music's got me down
You hear guitar, fiddle
Boy, you're shakin' around
Hillbilly fever goin' 'round
Well, rock 'n' roll music's goin' 'round
When you feel it, ooh you can't sit down
Well, you gotta shake, break, oh yeah
This thing's goin' 'round the town
Rock 'n' roll music goin' 'round
(Roll yeah!)
Oh, country music's goin' 'round
You get the feelin', boy you can't sit down
Well, you rock to the right
You rock to the left
You feel so doggone good
Mmm, this country music's goin' 'round
Yeah, this country music's goin' 'round
I know the best years of your life you've given them to me
And without a man to lean on a happy future you can't see
But try to understand my youth is whipping by me day by day
So woman woman get out of my way
Woman woman please leave us alone
She gave me love and understanding when you were leavin' at home
You hurt my pride that way Lord she stood beside me every day
So woman oh woman get out of my way
[ piano ]
Then years gone by I've tried to reach out and get a little love from you
But you know darlin' you were always too busy but more important things to do
Even though now too late you realize that you needed my love to stay
Well let me tell you somethin' woman woman get out of my way
Woman woman please leave us alone...
WHY BABY WHY
(George Jones - Darrell Edwards)
« © '55 Fort Knox Music, BMI / Trio Music, BMI »
Tell me why baby why baby why baby why
You make me cry baby cry baby cry baby cry
I can't live without you till the day that I die
So tell me why baby why baby why baby why
Well I got a crow I want to pick with you
Just like last time when the feathers flew
You're running wild a kickin' up your heels
A leaving me home with a handful of bills
Well 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 tonking get as tight as I can
And maybe by then you'll preciate a good man
Tell me why baby why baby...
Well now I don't know but I've heard you say
That every little dog's a gonna have his day
You better pay attention don't you dare forget
Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
I caught you honky tonking with my best friend
The thing to do was leave you but I shoulda left then
Now I'm too old to leave you but I still get sore
When you come home a feeling for the knob on the door
Tell me why baby why baby why baby why
You make me cry baby cry baby cry baby cry
I can't help but love you till the day that I die
Come over baby
whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Yes, I said come over baby
baby you can't go wrong
We ain't fakin'
Whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Well I said come over baby
we got chicken in the barn
oooh... huh..
Come over baby
babe we got the bull by the horn-a
We ain't fakin'
Whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Chorus
Well I said shake baby shake
I said shake baby shake
I said shake it baby shake it
I said shake baby shake
Come on over
Whole lot of shakin goin' on
Ahhhhh Let's Go !
Bridg
Well I said come over baby
we got chicken in the barn
Who's barn
what barn
my barn
Come over baby well, we got the bull by the horns
We ain't fakin'
Whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Easy Now (lower)
Shake it Ahhhh... Shake it babe
Yeah.... You can shake one time for me
Well I said come over baby
Whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Now lets get real low one time now
Shake baby shake
All you gotta honey is kinda stand in one spot
wiggle around just a little bit
thats what you gotta do yeah....
Oh babe whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I saw the harbor lights
They only told me we were parting
The same old harbor lights that once brought you to me
I watched the harbor lights
How could I help if tears were starting
Goodbye to tender nights beside the silv'ry sea
I long to hold you near and kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship and I was on the shore
Now I know lonely nights
For all the while my heart is whisp'ring
Some other harbor lights will steal your love from me
I long to hold you near and kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship and I was on the shore
Now I know lonely nights
For all the while my heart is whisp'ring
It's a big job just gettin' by with nine kids and a
wife
But I've been a workin' man dang near all of my life
And I'll keep on workin' long as my two hands are fit
to use
I'll drink a little beer in a tavern and sing a little
bit of these workin' man blues
Sometimes I think about leavin' do a little bummin'
around
I wanna throw my bills out the window catch a train to
another town
I go back workin' I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair
of shoes
I'll get a little bit stoned this weekend and cry a
little bit of these workin' man blues
[ harmonica - piano - guitar ]
I said hey hey workin' man workin' man like me
I ain't never been on welfare and that's one place I
won't be
I'll be back workin' as long as my two hands are fit to
I'll get a little bit stoned this weekend and sing a
You sat your sight on someone,
Who belonged to someone else,
Just to see if you could have the one you pleased
You weren't complete, until you got me,
I lost her, and then you dropped me,
You went out of your way to walk on me
You went out of your way to walk on me
You were reachin' for a soul that was not free, Yeah
With so many hearts for the takin', you chose mine for the breakin'
You went out of your way to walk on me
Yeah, you went out of your way to walk on me,
You were reachin' for a soul that was not free,
With so many hearts for the takin', you chose mine for the breakin'
You went out of your way to walk on me
Oh baby, you went out of your way to walk on me,
Walk on baby!
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