I packed up my truck an' everything I owned:
I said my goodbye's and threw away my 'phone,
I didn't know where I was goin', so I just drove.
South of Miami, down through the Keys,
Road fin'lly ended when I hit the sea.
Sent a postcard home sayin': "Don't y'all worry 'bout
me."
I'm just holding back the ocean,
Makin' sure the breeze keeps blowin'.
Watchin' over the stars at night,
Till the sun shines bright in the morning.
I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing,
Keep your gold watches and your brass rings.
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean.
String bikinis an' long blonde hair,
An' you can taste the salt in the air.
People laughin' and actin' like they don't have a
prayer.
It's twenty-four seven at my new occupation.
Don't even earn a dime but I wouldn't trade it:
I'm workin' overtime on this permanent vacation.
I'm just holding back the ocean,
Makin' sure the breeze keeps blowin'.
Watchin' over the stars at night,
Till the sun shines bright in the morning.
I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing,
Keep your gold watches and your brass rings.
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean.
It's up to you what you do with your life.
I'll be spendin' mine.
I'm just holding back the ocean,
Makin' sure the breeze keeps blowin'.
Watchin' over the stars at night,
Till the sun shines bright in the morning.
I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing,
Keep your gold watches and your brass rings.
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean.
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
It ain't easy, the road of life, it ain't easy
It don't matter if you're black or white
Nobody rides for free
Well, believe me, life is a bitter-sweet journey
And everybody that starts out in the cradle
Still ends up in the grave
Every man's got a mountain to climb
He's got his own cross to bear
Well, everyday is just another step you take
On the road that takes you there
On the road that takes you there
Well, you might be a rich kid livin' on milk and honey
Livin' off your daddy's money
But money ain't everythin'
Can't buy forgiveness, it sure can't buy salvation
But it can numb your senses
And tarnish your golden rings
Every man's got a mountain to climb
He's got his own cross to bear
Well, everyday is just another step you take
On the road that takes you there
On the road that takes you there
You can have nothin' and still have it all
Be a blind man and still see
You can be locked up in a cell
But your heart can still be free
(Your heart can still be free)
It ain't easy, the road of life, it ain't easy
Everybody's got a cross to bear
On the road that takes you there
(Oh, take me there)
You can have nothin' and still have it all
Be a blind man and still see
You can be locked up in a cell
But your heart can still be free
(Your heart can still be free)
It ain't easy, the road of life, it ain't easy
Everybody's got a cross to bear
On the road that takes you there
Yeah, everybody's got a cross to bear
Don't make this easy on me,
When you break my heart.
Don't let me down gently: let me down hard.
If you're thinkin' we can be friends: baby, think
again.
If you care anything about what we used to be,
Don't make this easy on me.
Don't leave any hope, don't leave any dreams.
When you go, take everything.
I gave you my heart, you'll leave with my soul.
Now's not the time to choke,
On some old memory: just leave.
Don't make this easy on me.
You hand holds the key,
Your eyes hold a tear.
Your suitcase is packed to leave, but you're still
here.
Don't kiss me again, I'll take it like a man.
Don't say you'll always love me: show some mercy.
Don't make this easy on me.
Don't leave any hope, don't leave any dreams.
When you go, take everything.
I gave you my heart, you'll leave with my soul.
Now's not the time to choke,
On some old memory: just leave.
Don't make this easy on me.
Instrumental Break.
Don't leave any hope, don't leave any dreams.
When you go, take everything.
I gave you my heart, you'll leave with my soul.
Now's not the time to choke,
On some old memory: just leave.
Don't make this easy on me.
Just leave, please:
Don't make this easy;
From across the room
I can feel this tension between us
It's always there
Just outta sight
An' we both know
That love don't live here anymore
You don't have to say it
I can read between the lines
Who's gonna leave?
An' who's gonna stay?
An' how long can this house an' two cars
An' one little girl stand in our way?
How long can we keep holdin' on
To somethin' that's already gone?
Girl, life's too short to love like this
Too tired to try an' too scared to quit
We took to heart the vows we made
But somehow lost the will
Yeah, we said, "I do"
But do we still?
Hangin' on the wall
Is an eight by ten reminder
You in your gown
Me in my rented tux
We had it all
When all we had was each other
But now, it's gone
That ol' picture gathers dust
How long can we keep holdin' on
To somethin' that's already gone?
Girl, life's too short to love like this
Too tired to try an' too scared to quit
We took to heart the vows we made
But somehow lost the will
Oh, we said, "I do"
But do we still?
How long can we keep holdin' on
To somethin' that's already gone?
Girl, life's too short to love like this
Too tired to try an' too scared to quit
We took to heart the vows we made
But somehow lost the will
Oh, somehow we lost all the will
Oh, we said, "I do"
But do we still?
Do we still?
The carnival convoy just crossed the county line
Kids wavin' on the corner as the truck's rollin' by
They'll be settin' up the big top out in the field
Next to the bumper cars, pony rides and ferris wheels
Oh, we been waitin' all year
I can't believe that it's finally here
It's a big time in a small town
Everybody's comin' from miles around
When the sun comes up we'll be gettin' down
It's a big time in a small town
Walkin' down the mid-way, weavin' through the crowd
Cotton candy, bumper cars, blue ribbon cows
Sheriff Johnson's daughter, she's givin' me the eye
I'm gonna ring the bell and win her a prize
A little later on, we'll slip off by ourselves
I can't imagine livin' anywhere else
It's a big time in a small town
Everybody's comin' from miles around
When the sun comes up, we'll be gettin' down
It's a big time in a small town
They pulled up the tent pegs and pulled out of town
Leavin' nothin' but litter and dirt
Once a year, this old field of dreams
Is the greatest show on earth
It's a big time in a small town
It's a big time in a small town
4:30 a.m. July 28
In the middle of a storm, never touchin' the brake
I drove like a bat outta hell
Down that lonely ol' four lane
With the bright lights of Houston just fadin' behind
My tires tearin' up the road toward the state line
I was leavin' the great Lone Star state
That I loved for good
For the love of a good woman who lives in Louisiana
On a bayou by the river with the moon in her hair
And when I get there, I'm gonna get down on one knee
'Cause wherever she is boy that's home for me
Don't get me wrong
Love's the only reason, I'd ever leave Texas
She's the only reason, I'd ever stay gone
Just about Baton Rouge, I was changin' my mind
Thinkin' 'bout all the things I'd be leavin' behind
Like a Red River sunrise
And the stars on a Galveston night
For the love of a good woman who lives in Louisiana
On a bayou by the river with the moon in her hair
And when I get there, I'm gonna get down on one knee
'Cause wherever she is boy that's home for me
Don't get me wrong
Love's the only reason, I'd ever leave Texas
An' she's the only reason, I'd ever stay gone
Like a long lonely night
Wonderin' where I'd spend the rest of my life
Gone like an old tumbleweed
Rollin' his way to a place he finally call home
For the love of a good woman who lives in Louisiana
On a bayou by the river with the moon in her hair
And when I get there, I'm gonna get down on one knee
'Cause wherever she is boy that's home for me
Don't get me wrong
Love's the only reason, I'd ever leave Texas
An' she's the only reason, I'd ever stay gone
Love's the only reason, I'd ever leave Texas
They say the snow came early that winter, that year.
A little foundling child on the Sister's stairs.
But don't pity me, I'm the lucky one:
Oh, can't you see, that's where songs come from.
That's where songs come from; that's where steel is
forged,
For it's in the fire that the blade is born.
I'a sole survivor, I'm a fatherless son,
But that's ok, that's where songs come from.
I've got more scars an' bruises than any boy should,
At the hands of a man: said it was for my own good.
But that ain't nothin' like the damage you've done:
Yeah, you broke my heart, but that's where songs come
from.
That's where songs come from; that's where steel is
forged,
For it's in the fire that the blade is born.
I'a sole survivor, I'm a fatherless son,
But that's ok, that's where songs come from.
Instrumental Break.
That's where songs come from; that's where steel is
forged,
For it's in the fire that the blade is born.
I'a sole survivor, I'm a fatherless son,
But that's ok, that's where songs come from.
Yeah, that's ok, that's where songs come from.
Our daddy liked George Jones
Haggard and Buck Owens
Momma liked The Eagles and The Beatles
And The Rolling Stones
When I was just a little kid
I became a hybrid
Super country, evangelic
Rockabilly, psychedelic cowboy
There's a new branch on the family tree
And it all starts right here with me, yeah
I'm a super country, evangelic
Rockabilly, psychedelic cowboy
I'm a 'Twist 'n Shout' and they keep breakin'
Puts the move on you right now, boy
Get up outta your seat
There's a new branch on the family tree
And it all starts right here with me, yeah
We never sang 'Hound Dog'
They said it was the devil's tongue
They censored him on Sullivan
Now he's loved by everyone
Oh, there's an FM evolution
Country music revolution
LP, CD
Rip it from your MP3, boy
Oh, there's a new branch on the family tree
And it all starts right here with me, yeah
I'm a super country, evangelic
Rockabilly, psychedelic cowboy
I'm a 'Twist 'n Shout' and they keep breakin'
Puts the move on you right now, boy
Get up outta your seat
There's a new branch on the family tree
And it all starts right here with me, yeah
Oh, there's a new branch on the family tree
And it all starts right here with me, yeah
I'm a super country, evangelic
Rockabilly, psychedelic cowboy
I'm a 'Twist 'n Shout' and they keep breakin'
Puts the move on you right now, boy
Super country, evangelic
Rockabilly, psychedelic cowboy
You say I am your everything
The half that makes you whole
You say you love me with all your heart
Your body and your soul
You say your love is an ocean
Without any shore
You ask how much I love you
I love you more
[Chorus]
I'd give you my seat on the train to Heaven
If only one of us could go
Give every ounce of blood in my body
If no pain you'd ever know
Oh, I'd fight every evil
That ever came against our door
I know much you love me
But I love you more
Wakin' up with you in the mornin'
Is seein' your smilin' face
Makes me feel like God
Has put us in a permanent state of grace
Your kiss tells me you need me
Like nobody has before
You say how much you want me
I want you...
More, with every day that goes by
(More) when I hold you every night
Our love will last till the end of time
Then, baby, we'll find even more
[Chorus]
I know much you love me
Make up your mind on take me or leave me.
We're just wastin' time lettin' love be.
We're standin' in the valley with a shadow of a dime,
Lookin' for answers, half way in an' half way out.
Love me like you're gonna lose me,
Or treat me like I'm gonna leave.
Or tell me that you want me:
Say it so I can believe.
Baby, hold me like this is where you wanna be,
Tonight when you're lovin' me,
Love me like you're gonna lose me.
We've been together through the good times and the bad.
We promised forever, with all that we had.
But lately, baby, things just ain't been right.
So come over here, lady, and love me tonight.
I'll love you like I'm gonna lose you,
I'll make you never wanna leave.
You'll know how much I love you,
Baby, I believe.
Let me hold you: this is where I wanna be.
Tonight when I'm lovin' you,
I'll love you like I'm gonna lose you.
Baby, hold me, 'cause this is where we wanna be.
Tonight when you're lovin' me,
Well, enough of this nonsense, baby
We're bigger than this, let's get back to us
And the thrill we felt with our first kiss
You know the road can take us
Out where we both feel so alive
Let's go tonight
You can put your lipstick on while I drive
We can go down to old El Paso
Spend the night in New Orleans
Go out to California, like we've always dreamed
Makin' love out in the desert
I can watch the sunset in your eyes
Let's go tonight
You can put your lipstick on while I drive
Well, I'm tired of this life we're livin'
Dreamin' dead-end dreams
Like a worn-out ol' shag carpet frayin' at the seams
You know we got to change it
No waitin' 'til the time is right
Let's go tonight
You can put your lipstick on while I drive
We can go down to old El Paso
Spend the night in New Orleans
Go out to California, like we've always dreamed
Makin' love out in the desert
I can watch the sunset in your eyes
Let's go tonight
You can put your lipstick on while I drive
Let me touch you, let me love you
Let your heart race next to mine
We can go down to old El Paso
Spend the night in New Orleans
Go out to California, like we've always dreamed
Makin' love out in the desert
I can watch the sunset in your eyes
Let's go tonight
You can put your lipstick on while I drive
ohhh uhhhh ohhh uhhh
ohhh uhhh ohhh yehhh
when i give u all my love
no lo quisiste when u said goodbye
me quede muy triste
all ur reasons i just couldn't understand
how u could let go all the good things u have
y yo pensaba que el amor era eternidad
te di mi vida separe u to the love
y has logrado destruir todo mi corazon
y nunca te importo
[chorus]
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y ya no quiero saber
i never gonna forget en tus falsas palabras
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y no lo puedo creer
i never gonna forget que tu nunca me amabas
u thought that come back to me
seria facil que con tus lagrimas
yo iba a doblegarme si mi carino
u will never going to find
alguien realmente que te quiera mas
y yo pensaba que el amor era eternidad
te di mi vida separe u to the love
y has logrado destruir todo mi corazon
y nunca te importo
[chorus]
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y ya no quiero saber
i never gonna forget en tus falsas palabras
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y no lo puedo creer
i never gonna forget que tu nunca me amabas
ohh uhhh(hiciste mal al regresar)
y ahora nada puede pasar
(hicste mal lo encontraras)
el hombre que dejaste de amar
(hicste mal al regrasar)
y ahora nada puede pasar
(hiciste mal lo encontraras)
ohh yehhhh
[chorus]
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y ya no quiero saber
i never gonna forget en tus falsas palabras
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y no lo puedo creer
i never gonna forget que tu nunca me amabas
[chorus]
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y ya no quiero saber
i never gonna forget en tus falsas palabras
y ahora quieres volver to start all over again
como si no paso nada y no lo puedo creer
i never gonna forget que tu nunca me amabas
ohhh ohhhh ohhh ohhhh
No quiero estar solo un día más
quiero estar contigo regresa ya
me muero de soledad
mi mundo se acaba si tú no estas
yo sé que sin ti no podré vivir
no podré seguir mi futuro
si tú no estas aquí
a veces es difícil comunicar
buscando las palabras
si es por vanidad
esta realidad nos destrozará
si tú te vas
si tú te vas
te llevas una parte de mí
y tú me dejas una parte de ti
si tú te vas
si tú te vas
si tú te vas baby
amar no tiene caso sin ti
sería como si fuera mi fin
si tú te vas
Hay tiempo para recasitar
nuestras diferencias dejar atrás
de nuevo comenzar
vale la pena los dos luchar
yo sé que sin mí
Lyrics
no podrás vivir
no podrás seguir tu futuro
si no estoy ahí
a veces es difícil comunicar
buscando las palabras
si es por vanidad
esta realidad nos destrozará
si tú te vas
si tú te vas
te llevas una parte de mí
y tú me dejas una parte de ti
si tú te vas
si tú te vas mi amor
si tú te vas baby
amar no tiene caso sin ti
seria como si fuera mi fin
si tú te vas
Es mejor penarlo bien
no cometer el error
de decirnos adios
es mejor no herirnos más
y no temer a fracazar
y volverlo a intentar
si tú te vas
te llevas una parte de mí
y tú me dejas una parte de ti
si tú me dejas
si tú te vas
si tú te vas
si tú me dejas
amar no tiene caso sin ti
sería como si fuera mi fin
si tú te vas
si tú te vas
si tú te vas
te llevas una parte de mí
Jamas Olvidare, Esa Primera Vez Tu Mirada Lo Se Y Alrevez Me Voltie...
Tu Expresion De Pasion Tan Loco Me Volvio, Su Forno Entiendo Mi Pobre Corazon...
Hicimos El Amor, Mi Alma Te Entregue Ahi Me Entere De Ti Me Enamore...
En Tu Remedie De Fue Esa Noche Tu Vez Porque Cai En Tu Fuego, Y En Tu Maltido Fuego...
Como Finjes Mujer Tanto, Juegas Con Amor Sucio A Diario, Eres Como Rata De Noche...
Rompes Sueños Tantos Corazones, Como Mientes Mujer Tanto Juegas Con Amor Sucio A Diario...
Eres Como Rata De Noche Rompes Sueños Tantos Corazones...
Yo Y Tanto Jugastes Conmigo Eres Una Puta Traidora...
Dominas Mi Mente, Nose Como Olvidarte Por Tu, Tu Me Robaste Todo La Son De Ser...
Extraño Tu Calor, No Puedo Negarlo Por Verte Yo Muero Y Para Odiarte Vivo...
Por Si Seiso Tu Hacer, Por Ti No Puede Ser, Ya No Finjas Amar Si Lo Hacer Por Placer,
En Tu Remedie De Fue Esa Noche Tu Vez Porque Cai En Tu Fuego, Y En Tu Maltido Fuego...
Como Finjes Mujer Tanto, Juegas Con Amor Sucio A Diario, Eres Como Rata De Noche...
Rompes Sueños Tantos Corazones, Como Mientes Mujer Tanto Juegas Con Amor Sucio A Diario...
Eres Como Rata De Noche Rompes Sueños Tantos Corazones...
Preciosa Pero Cruel, Tu Boca Cascavel Ansuelo Filoso Es Tu Cuerpo Hermoso...
Preciosa Pero Cruel, Tu Boca Cascavel Ansuelo Filoso Es Tu Cuerpo Hermoso...
Preciosa Pero Cruel, Tu Boca Cascavel Ansuelo Filoso Es Tu Cuerpo Hermoso...
Como Finjes Mujer Tanto, Juegas Con Amor Sucio A Diario, Eres Como Rata De Noche...
Rompes Sueños Tantos Corazones, Como Mientes Mujer Tanto Juegas Con Amor Sucio A Diario...
Eres Como Rata De Noche Rompes Sueños Tantos Corazones...
Yesterday's qone tommorw is here,
Let that boy qo, I qot what you've been missin',
You know it ain't riqht,
He's treatin you wronq, but I know that
If you just qave me the chance I can love
You better,
[Bridge:]
Qive you everythinq you need, cause
You deserve better, cause I'm the kinda man who
Will,
[Chorus:]
(be) stronq enouqh to hold
It down for you, so no-matter what we qo throuqh
I'm qonna work it out with you, this is how I do,
Man enouqh to tell you when I'm wronq,
Baby I can sinq your favorite sonq,
Anythinq you want me to,
This is how I do...
Don't have a clue, how qood it can be,
Let me in your life, and start to see the difference
Make sure every day, I tell you how fly you are,
I can be that man you been dreamin' bout,
Cause I can do you better,
[Bridge:]
Qive you everythinq you need, cause
You deserve better, cause I'm the
Kinda man that will be,
[Chorus:]
Stronq enouqh to hold it down for you,
So no-matter what we qo throuqh,
I'm qonna work it out with you,
This is how I do,
Man enouqh to tell you when I'm wronq.
Baby I can sinq your favorite sonq,
Anythinq you want me to,
This is how I do...
Late niqht calls, just to say
I miss you, with my boys, but I can't
Forqet you, I know those thinqs are
Thinqs you just ain't use to,
But you qet all that and more
When your with me cause I'm...
[Chorus: x3]
Stronq enouqh to hold it down
For you, so no-matter what we qo throuqh
I'm qonna work it out with you, this
Is how I do,..
Man enouqh to tell you when I'm wronq.
Baby I can sinq your favorite sonq,
Anythinq you want me to,
your mama must be good lookin
cause everybody knows your name
been leaving people breathless
and ya never quite look the same
Chorus
Hey, where'd get that style
hey, where'd get that smile
Don't want to put you on trial
but you're killing us with that smile
Remember back in grade school
Innonence was never confessed
little boys were playing marbles
but you were the boss at recess
chorus or instrument riff
Then you wore that low cut top
and you used to rat your hair
first one to do it in a car
others talking and you don't care
chorus
Now you've learned all the tricks
and you'll never have a double
nobody wants to mess with you
word is you're nothing but trouble
chorus
Lying beside you, here in the dark,
feeling your heart beat with mine.
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere.
How could our love be so blind?
We sailed on together, we drifted apart,
and here you are by my side.
(Chorus)
So now I come to you with open arms,
nothing to hide, believe what I'm sayin'.
So here I am, with open arms,
hoping you'll see what your love means to me -
open arms.
Living without you, living alone,
this empty house is so cold.
Wanting to hold you, wanting you near,
how I've wanted you home.
Now that you've come back, turned night into day,
now I need you to stay.
(Allen Shamlin/Gary Burr)
I'm a man of my word
I mean what I say
My pledge is my bond
Well
that's just my way
When you've made a promise
To someone who's gone
Well
that's when forever
Seems a little too long
I'm a man of my word
I made you a vow
I swore that I'd love you
And I can't change that now
They tell me I'm free
To find someone new
I just don't have the heart
'Cause I gave mine to you
I said my love
Would last for all time
no one
Would take your place
Well if that promise
Was the last sound you heard
Well you know I kept it
I'm a man of my word
I'm a
man of my word
And it's cost me so dear
'Cause those words are a prison
Without
you here
And I'll go to my grave
With this torch held high
Bust just
once I wish
I had told you a lie.
Yes I'll always love you
(Pat Bunch/Doug Johnson)
He came to town on an old freight train
He jumped off in the pouring rain
Everybody says he's insane
Just a low down no account hobo
He made his bed beneath the county bridge
The city folks said hey, that's not his
They signed a petition they're gonna get rid
Of that low down no account white trash
What if Jesus comes back like that
On an old freight train in a hobo hat
Will we let him in or turn our back
What if Jesus comes back like that
Oh what if Jesus comes back like that
She was born into drug abuse
She couldn't help what her mama used
It wasn't like she got to choose
Now she's layin' there all alone
Got a monkey on her back
The nurses say they never saw a smile like that
Doctor says she might stand a chance
If somebody takes her home
What if Jesus comes back like that
Two months early and hooked on crack
Will we let him in or turn our back
What if Jesus comes back like that
Oh what if Jesus comes back like that
Nobody said life is fair
We've all got a cross to bear
When it gets a little hard to care
Just think about him hanging there
He came to town on a cold dark night
A single star his only light
The baby born that silent night
A manger for his bed
What if Jesus comes back like that
Where will he find out hearts are at
Will he let us in or turn his back
What if Jesus comes back like that
Will he cry when he sees where our hearts are at
Will he let us in or turn his back
What if Jesus comes back like that
He finally gave into his friend's girlfriend when she said
"There's someone you should meet."
At a crowded restaurant way 'cross town
He waited impatiently
She walked in, their eyes met, and they both stared
And right there and then, everyone else disappeared
But one boy, one girl
Two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight
He smiled, she smiled, and they knew right away
This was the day they'd waited for all their lives
And for a moment the whole world
Revolved around one boy and one girl
In no time at all they were standing there,
in the front of a little church
Among their friends and family, repeating those sacred words
The preacher said, "Son kiss your bride" and he raised her veil
Like the night they met, time just stood still
For one boy, one girl
Two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight
He smiled, she smiled, they knew right away
That this was the day they'd waited for all their lives
For a moment the whole world
Revolved around one boy and one girl
He was holding her hand when the doctor looked up and grinned
"Congratulations. Twins..."
One boy, one girl
Two hearts beating wildly
To put it mildly it was love at first sight
He smiled, she smiled
And they knew right away
That this was the day they'd waited for all their lives
And for a moment
Looking out my window
See you playing in the leaves
It's amazing how a little girl
Means all the world to me
When I tell you that I love you
I love you more than words can say
Smile, say cheese pretty-please
I wanna take your picture
How'd you ever get so big
I gotta take your picture
Hold on to the memory before the whole thing slips away
I wish I could save these moments
And put 'em in a jar
I wish I could stop the world from turning
Keep things just the way they are
I wish I could shelter you from everything
Not pure and sweet and good
I know I can't, I know I can't
But I wish I could
When you kiss me for no reason
It goes straight to my heart
When I feel your arms around me
I almost fall apart
It's time for bed you whisper
Daddy, we forgot to pray
I wish I could save these moments
And put 'em in a jar
I wish I could stop the world from turning
Keep things just the way they are
I wish I could shelter you from everything
Not pure and sweet and good
I know I can't, I know I can't
But I wish I could
And when I watch you sleeping
All my worries fade away
A little bit of heaven glows on your angelic face
I wish I could save these moments
And put 'em in a jar
I wish I could stop the world from turning
Keep things just the way they are
I wish I could shelter you from everything
Not pure and sweet and good
I know I can't, I know I can't
I know I can't
For all I've been blessed with in this life,
there was an emptiness in me.
I was imprisoned by the power of gold.
With one honest touch, you set me free.
Let the world stop turning,
let the sun stop burning.
Let them tell me love's not worth going through.
If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart
the only dream that matters has come true;
in this life, I was loved by you.
For every mountain I have climbed,
every raging river crossed,
you were the treasure that I longed to find.
Without your love I would be lost.
Let the world stop turning,
let the sun stop burning,
let them tell me love's not worth going through.
If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart,
the only dream that mattered had come true;
in this life i was loved by you.
You want to know where we go from here.
So many roads, but none that seem clear.
Is what we have enough to last a whole life through?
Who knows? Baby, who knows?
So you're asking me 'what do we do'?
'Cause time moves so fast, and the chances seem so few.
Is it too much to think that we could have it all?
Who knows? We may never know.
But if I were you I'd promise to live life for all it's worth.
Take all that you've been given and leave your mark upon this earth.
Trust your heart to show you everything you'll ever need.
And if I were you, I'd fall in love with me.
So hold me close, I'll kiss away your fears.
I won't promise the moon, but I promise to be here.
And what if together it gets better everyday?
Who knows? We may never know...
But if I were you I'd promise to live life for all its worth.
Take all that you've been given and leave your mark upon this earth.
Trust your heart to show you everything you'll ever need.
And if I were you, I'd fall in love with me.
Well the note said, "You've had time to think about it"
Looks like to me you're feeling kinda crowded
You're not looking for anything permanent here
So my rodeo's packed and it's in goodbye gear
So I shot down to the longhorn diner
Her sister works there and she'd know where to find her
She said, "You did not hear this from me"
All I'll say is momma's got that place out in Monterey
Oh, how fast can I go?
Gotta catch that little red rodeo
She drove off with my heart I got to let her know
Need the girl in that little red rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red rodeo
Two towns back I showed your photograph
And the gas station man just started to laugh
She said, "I might see you in this old bucket of rust"
And said, "Good luck boy just follow that cloud of dust"
Oh, how fast can I go?
Gotta catch that little red rodeo
She drove off with my heart I got to let her know
Need the girl in that little red rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red rodeo
Maybe I was straddling the fence just like she said
It took her leavin' just to get it through my head
She's the one and only it's over, that's it
I'm committed I'm in love and I'm desperate
She's a good ways gone but I'm closing the gap
If I have to I'll chase her clear across the map
Oh, how fast can I go
Gotta catch that little red rodeo
She drove off with my heart I got to let her know
Need the girl in that little red rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red rodeo
Yeah, how fast can I go
I gotta catch that little red rodeo
She drove off with my heart I got to let her know
Need the girl in that little red rodeo
Texas plates, candy apple red rodeo
Now, how fast can I go
I gotta catch that little red rodeo
She drove off with my heart I got to let her know
Need the girl in that little red rodeo
