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Gary Allan Herzberg (born December 5, 1967) is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.
Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale, which was released in 1996 on Decca Records. A second album, It Would Be You, followed in 1998 on Decca. Allan's third album, Smoke Rings in the Dark, was his first album for MCA Nashville (to which he has been signed ever since) and the first platinum album of his career. Its successors, Alright Guy (2001) and See If I Care (2003), were all certified platinum as well, while 2005's Tough All Over and 2007's Greatest Hits were both certified gold. A seventh studio album, Living Hard, was released later in 2007.
Overall, Allan's seven studio albums and Greatest Hits package have produced 24 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including three that reached Number One: "Man to Man" and "Tough Little Boys" in 2003, and "Nothing On but the Radio" in 2004. Seven more of his singles have reached the Top Ten on this chart as well: "Her Man", "It Would Be You", "Right Where I Need to Be", "The One", "Best I Ever Had" (a cover of a Vertical Horizon song), "Life Ain't Always Beautiful", and "Watching Airplanes". Allan's latest album, Get Off on the Pain, was released on March 9, 2010.
A showman's life is a smoky bar / And the fevered chase of a tiny star / It's a hotel room and a lonely wife / From what I've seen a showman's life // CHORUS: Nobody told me about this part / They told me all about the pretty girls and the wine / And the money and the good times / There's no mention of all the wear and tear on an old honkey tonker's heart / Well, I might have known it, but nobody told me about this part /// A boy will dream, as children do / Of a great white way till the dream comes true / And a phony smile in a colored light / Is all there is to a showman's life /// REPEAT CHORUS TWICE /// Well, I might have known it, but nobody told me about this part
I sure do hope this is a long night
'Cause I have never felt one so right
Each look into your eyes, I'm falling
A little more and more
Looks like we started us a fire
Wrapped up in flames of desire
With every touch, they're burning higher
Two shadows dancing on the wall
With nothing on but the radio
Feel the music playing soft and slow
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
We'll fall asleep here in the moonlight
In tangled sheets, we'll be here all night
And when we wake up in the morning
We might stay like this all day
Two people meant to be together
Two lovers dreaming of forever
And it just keeps on getting better
With every tender little kiss
Nothing on but the radio
Feel the music playing soft and slow
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
Two people meant to be together
Two lovers dreaming of forever
And it just keeps on getting better
With nothing on but the radio
Feel the music playing soft and slow
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
(Larry Kingston - Frank Dycus)
They're stackin' the chairs on the table again
They block down the Budwiser sign
Soon they'll be callin' a taxi for me
It's only a matter of wine.
Yes, it's only a matter of wine
Till I'm something that words can't divine
Yes, she'll soon be out of my mind
And it's only a matter of wine.
Outside a big truck is washing the street
Leaving our dream world behind
While inside I'm washing your mem'ry away
'Cause it's only a matter of wine.
Yes, it's only a matter of wine
Till I'm something that words can't divine
Yes, she'll soon be out of my mind
And it's only a matter of wine.
Yes, it's only a matter of wine...
yeah im lookin
aint everybody lookin
for that one of a kind,
one in a million match made in heaven
that we all know probably dont exsist
whats that?
yeah im jadded,im over it
synicall
maybe even a little bit bitter about all the chances ive missed
cause ive seen it all come and go before,
and im sure ill see it all again
but if i thought for one instant it might be love
id be the first one jumpin in,
and here i go,
fallin the minute,
love starts callin
here i go
fallin
for what its worth,
for better or worse
like ive never been burned
and i wont get hurt
yeah i know its kinda fast,
i only met her last night,
so what makes me think this ones going to be any different
lets just say i got a real good feelin about it
is it meant to be,do i think its going to last,
i dont know,i aint goin there,i aint touchin that,
but ill tell you this
everytime i get close to her
i cant think of nothin else
shes in every thought
every dream i ever dreamed
i cant stop myself
and here i go,
fallin the minute,
love starts callin
here i go,
fallin
for what its worth,
for better or worse
like ive never been burned
and i wont get hurt
it was sure nice talkin to you,
but i really gotta run
cause i think i finally found her man,
and here she comes
and here i go,
fallin the minute,
love starts callin
here i go
fallin
for what its worth,
for better or worse
like ive never been burned
and i wont get hurt
go fallin
the minute love
starts callin and
here i go
fallin
for what its worth
for better or worse
like ive never been burned
and i wont get hurt
go fallin
the minute love
starts callin
here i go
fallin
for what its worth
for better or worse
like ive never been burned
and i wont get hurt
and here i go,the minute love starts callin
I'm gonna change my way of doin' things around here
well, I'm turning over a new leaf, gonna get myself in gear
'Cause I've got a woman who's better than most,
and I've made a mess of her plans,
Startin' today, all I'm gonna be is her man
'Cause I've been a wild catter, and a go-go getter
Been an S.O.B. right down to the letter
I've had misadventures, I've even got pictures
I'm even more than I can stand
But startin' today, all I'm gonna be is her man
I'm gonna give it all back, 'cause all I've done is take
Well I've put her on the back burner while I was out on the make
But I've got a woman who's good enough to give me
A second chance again
And startin' today, all I'm gonna be is her man
'Cause I've been a wild catter, and a go-go getter
Been an S.O.B. right down to the letter
I've had misadventures, I've even got pictures
I'm even more than I can stand
startin' today, all I'm gonna be is her man
I'm a little bit late but I'm wisin' up
Now I'm takin' her by the hand
And startin' today, all I'm gonna be is her man
Used to sleep through the night peacefully
Not a care in the world got to me
But now I lay me down to sleep
I'm afraid of what I might see
I wake up screamin' when your dream goes by
Used to feel like a man in control
Unaware of the storm in my soul
The sight of you took away my breath
I wake up screamin' when your dream goes by
Now in this dream I'm in a room
All dressed up just like a groom
Watchin' shadows dance in the ledge
Suddenly you then appear you whisper in my hear
And I jump right over the edge
Just a dream that I seem to recall
Can't you tell me which doctor to call
Tell him please I'm not feelin too well
Everynight I'm hearin' wedding bells
I wake up screamin' when your dream goes by
I lay there in an ice cold sweat
Sheets are torn and they're soakin' wet
I wake up screamin' when your dream goes by
I wake up screamin' when your dream goes by
There's a plane flyin' outta here tonight
Destination New Orleans
Boss man says my big promotion's on the line
He says that's right where I need to be
Lately I've been on the road more than I've been home
All this leavin' her alone is killin' me
And holdin' her right now has got me thinkin' more and more
This is right where I need to be
Where when I hear her I can see her
I can smell her sweet perfume
I can feel her skin against me when I sleep
Where I won't miss her I can kiss her
Anytime that I want to
Yeah that's right where I need to be
Yeah that's right where I need to be
There's a plane flyin' outta here tonight
With an empty first class seat
'Cause I've finally got all my priorities in line
And I'm right where I need to be
Where when I hear her I can see her
I can smell her sweet perfume
I can feel her skin against me when I sleep
Where I won't miss her I can kiss her
Anytime that I want to
Yeah that's right where I need to be
Red lips, blue eyes and little white lies
Oh darlin' I'm a fool for you
Hey darlin' why can't you can be true
Red lips, blue eyes and sweet disguise
Oh darlin' the things you put me through
Your little white lies are breaking my heart in two
You come around and tell me that you love me so
You take a little loving then you say you gotta go
I know he's waiting for you on the other side of town
Well I'm a fool to love you baby 'cause I know you're messing around
Red lips, blue eyes and little white lies
Oh darlin' why can't you be true
I'm crazy to love you baby you know I do, yeah
Sooner or later you'll have to face the truth
Little white lies will catch up with you
With nowhere to run and no where to hide
And no one to love you there by your side
Red lips, blue eyes and little white lies
Oh darlin' the things you put me through
But your little white lies are gonna catch up with you
Oh your little white lies are gonna catch up with you
I live in my own world on 18 wheels
Playing music and writing songs about the way I feel
Tonight I'll play my guitar for you
I'll pour my heart out and tonight it's blue
So gather round and watch me play
I'm putting my misery on display
I was raised with the West Coast bands
I dont change for anyone I stay the way I am
I dont do this for fame, I do this for me
It soothes my soul and keeps my sanity
I'll only be here for today
Putting my misery on display
And this road it's so cold
And at times it feels so long
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I dont know any other way
Putting my misery on display
Tonight I wish someone would hold me
A woman's touch and put my mind at ease
Her lips, her breaath up against my skin
Spread her wingsa nd take my body in
I'll be gone by the break of day
Putting my misery on display
And this road gest so cold
And at times it feels so long
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I dont know any other way
Than putting my misery on display
I dont know any other way
I'm out here everyday breakin hearts along the way
I cause tears to fall and some to lose it all
This whole world would be
Better off without me
Well, I'm the saddest words you've spoken
I'm a promise broken
I'm the ballgame that you missed
I'm the calls that don't come in
I'm every poor excuse you use to cover up the truth
I tell the people that you love
That they don't matter quite enough
There's no stopping me once I'm in motion
I'm a promise broken
Disappointment, disillusion
Despair, confusion
I've seen it all in their eyes
Don't promise you will if you want
Don't say you do if you don't
It's alright to say you'll try
Well, I get pushed aside when you move on with your life
But I'll stand the test of time in your heart and in your mind
You'll think about me now and then
Wonder how your life might've been
But I will leave you never knowin
Well, I'm a promise broken
Well high school got me educated
Still when I graduated
I didn't have a clue
Did a stand in the Navy
They did they're best to break me
Somehow I made it through
I've had some hard knocks
I've been around the block
But baby I believe
That love and you made a man of me
Raising hell racing cars
Closing down the local bars
That what I used to do
Family told me settle down
Find yourself some solid ground
Where you can put down some roots
Back then I thought love
Was only sissy stuff
But now I see
That love and you made a man of me
Love and you made a man of me
Don't know what it is you do
But everytime I'm holding you
I know what my heart is for
I'm the one you lean on
Gotta be strong
It's not just about me anymore
Well goodbye to my blind and imature days
Love and you made a man of me
Made a man of me, yeah
Made a man of me, wow
I'd still be only lost and lonely
Can't ya see
That love and you made a man of me
Love and you made a man of me
Ya made a man of me
I can't stop your heart from breaking,
Can't make right mistakes we've made,
Can't dry your crying eyes,
For my little angels sake,
I can't make the sun keep smiling,
Or blow away the clouds,
There's some things in this old world girl,
I can't do nothing bout,
But I can love you,
Like I've always done,
And when the hard times come a knocking,
Honey you won't ever see me run,
I won't leave you,
When you need a friend,
Can't make the bad days that much better,
Baby than they've ever been,
But I can love you,
Can't hold back the ocean waves,
Or stop a sinking ship,
Can't make a mountain move,
Or tell you how to live,
But I can love you,
Like I've always done,
And when the hard times come a knocking,
Honey you won't ever see me run,
I won't leave you,
When you need a friend,
Can't make the bad days that much better,
Baby than they've ever been,
But I can love you,
And I won't leave you,
When you need a friend,
Can't make the bad days that much better,
Baby than they've ever been,
But I can love you,
I saw you standing in the middle of the thunder and lightning,
I know you're feelin' like you just can't win but you're tryin',
It's hard to keep on keepin' on when you're bein' pushed around,
Don't even know which way is up, just keep spinnin' down, round, down,
Chorus
Every storm runs, runs out of rain, just like
Every dark night turns into day,
Every heartache'll fade away, just like
Every storm runs, runs out of rain,
So hold your head up and tell yourself that there's something more, walk out that door,
Go find a new rose, don't be afraid of the thorns, cuz we all have thorns,
Put your feet up to the edge, put your face in the wind,
And when you fall back down, keep on remembering,
(Repeat chorus)
It's gonna run out of pain,
It's gonna run out of sting,
It's gonna leave you alone,
It's gonna set you free, set you free,
(Repeat chorus)
It's gonna set you free,
It's gonna run out of pain,
I can't have this conversation
Without lots of reservations on the line
If there's a way to slip around it
Then I'm bound to get around it one more time
Honey you are so persuasive
But it makes me more evasive when you pry
You can label me elusive
But the facts are inconclusive at this time
'Cause you can't handle what's on my mind
I've got roses growing over what you'd find
But keep on asking if you're inclined
'Cause you can't handle what's on my mind
I don't mean to drive you crazy
Comin' off all vague and hazy just because
I don't have an answer for you
I just wouldn't want to bore you if it does
'Cause you can't handle what's on my mind
I've got roses growing over what you'd find
But keep on asking if you're inclined
'Cause you can't handle what's on my mind
But keep on asking if you're inclined
'Cause you can't handle what's on my mind
Chorus
Used heart for sale
Scratched and dented but it runs real well
Like you a lot so I'll cut you a deal
Used heart for sale
First owner Peggy treated it rough
She took it over some rough roads
She skipped town when it broke down
She never paid off what she owed
Cindy picked up where Peggy left off
Whoa, how she made it shine
Soon after then some mutual friend
Robbed Miss Cindy blind
Took about every cent I had
To get it out of the hock
I spent the last month fixin it up
Things are tough all over
And I'm losin' badly
I wish you were still here
And I said it sadly
But if you wanna come back
Cause you need a shoulder
Things are tough all over
Guess I should count my blessings
For the life i still have
In a world of misfortune
That can happen so fast
Life size dominoes
One falls after another
Things are tough all over
Baby, if you needed me
I'd of heard by now
Well, I hope you're not turnin'
On the other side of town
Cause things are tough all over
Well, baby, if you needed me
I'd of heard by now
Well I hope you're not hurtin'
On the other side of town
Things are tough all over
Things are though
Tough
Things are tough
No rush though I need your touch
I won't rush your heart
Until you feel on solid ground
Until your strength is found, girl
I'll fill those canyons in your soul
Like a river lead you home
And I'll walk a step behind
In the shadows so you shine
Just ask it will be done
And I will prove my love
Until you're sure that I'm "the one"
Somebody else was here before
He treated you unkind
And broken wings need time to heal
Before a heart can fly, girl
I'll fill those canyons in your soul
Like a river lead you home
And I'll walk a step behind
In the shadows so you shine
Just ask it will be done
And I will prove my love
Until you're sure that I'm "the one"
Trust in me and you'll find a heart so true
All I want to do is give the best of me to you
And stand beside you
Just ask it will be done
And I will prove my love
By now I really should be over you
But I might as well just give up tryin'
You've got what's missin' deep inside me
And I want it back, girl you know it's mine
Send back my heart if you don't want it
Send back my heart girl, the one you stole away
You've made it plain, your names not on it
S don't put me through one more blue and lonely day
Send back my heart
I've found somebody else wants my love
But I can't give her what she needs
The very thing she's wantin' still ain't mine to give
So won't you let it go, please baby please
I've tried to forget you girl just like you told me to
I remember the smile on her face
When I put you on her finger
I felt the love in her sweet embrace
And all the happiness you brought her
I still see it all in my mind
The way she loved me
All the time
[chorus]
Ring, ring
You ain't nothin' but a thing
Yesterday we used to hold her
LIttel band of gold
With a little blue stone
I'm sure gonna miss the hand
That you were on
She'd wear you when we were together
She'd wear you when I was gone
'Cause we believed in love forever
But I guess we were wrong
Now she's found somebody new
She doesn't care about
Me or you
[repeat chorus]
Wish I could put it all behind
But I can't keep her off my mind
Oh, oh
What can I do?
[repeat chorus]
Little band of gold with a little blue stone
Oh..
There's a plane flyin' outta here tonight
Destination New Orleans
Boss man says my big promotion's on the line
He says that's right where I need to be
Lately I've been on the road more than I've been home
All this leavin' her alone is killin' me
And holdin' her right now has got me thinkin' more and more
This is right where I need to be
Where when I hear her I can see her
I can smell her sweet perfume
I can feel her skin against me when I sleep
Where I won't miss her I can kiss her
Anytime that I want to
Yeah that's right where I need to be
Yeah that's right where I need to be
There's a plane flyin' outta here tonight
With an empty first class seat
'Cause I've finally got all my priorities in line
And I'm right where I need to be
Where when I hear her I can see her
I can smell her sweet perfume
I can feel her skin against me when I sleep
Where I won't miss her I can kiss her
Anytime that I want to
Yeah that's right where I need to be
Yeah I'm right where I need to be
I live in my own world on 18 wheels
Playing music and writing songs about the way I feel
Tonight I'll play my guitar for you
I'll pour my heart out and tonight it's blue
So gather round and watch me play
I'm putting my misery on display
I was raised with the West Coast bands
I don't change for anyone I stay the way I am
I don't do this for fame, I do this for me
It soothes my soul and keeps my sanity
I'll only be here for today
Putting my misery on display
And this road it's so cold
And at times it feels so long
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I dont know any other way
Putting my misery on display
Tonight I wish someone would hold me
A woman's touch can put my mind at ease
Her lips, her breath up against my skin
Spread her wings and take my body in
I'll be gone by the break of day
Putting my misery on display
And this road gets so cold
And at times it feels so long
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I don't know any other way
Than putting my misery on display
I don't know any other way
Than putting my misery on display
Well, I ain't too sure about this so-called trial separation
I mean it's been three whole days
And I don't know if I can take anymore
And I know i'm the constant source of your frustration
But her I am again knockin' at your door
And I'm just no damn good, am I baby
I'm just no damn good, I know it's true
'Cause everyday I go a little more crazy
I'm just no damn good
At not lovin' you
Well, who had the bright idea to do this king of thing anyhow?
If it was me, well, then obviously
I was off the wall
Well, I don't blame you a bit for feelin' angry now
You're right, I'm wrong, I wasn't supposed to call
And I'm just no damn good, am I baby
I'm just no damn good, I know it's true
'Cause everyday I go a little more crazy
I'm just no damn good
At not lovin' you
No good at not holdin'
No good at not seein'
No good at not showin' you
How much I care
And I'm just no damn good, am I baby
I'm just no damn good, I know it's true
'Cause everyday I go a little more crazy
I'm just no damn good
At not lovin' you
Everyday I go a little more crazy
"cause I'm just no damn good
Of all the hearts
In this big ol' world
Please tell me
Why did you have to break mine
For every tear I've cried
There must be a million fools
That could have caught your eye
What were the odds
That you and I would meet
We were just strangers
On a crowded street
Of all the hearts
That you could have loved
And left oh
Why did you have to be mine
Whatever made you
Choose me above the rest
Is there some unlucky
Charm that I possess
Of all the hearts
In this big ol' world
Please tell me
Why did you have to break mine
Every man has to come to a crossroad somewhere along the way.
Johnny Cash came to his crossroad in a place called Nickajack Cave.
Little white pills and whiskey
Honky tonks and smoke
One night stands with his country band
Had him strung out on the ropes
Well, he cried out to Jesus
He said, "Jesus, I think I'm too lost to save."
He already had one foot inside the grave
As he stepped into the mouth of Nickajack Cave
Everything was darkness
Wasn't no light at all
Just the cold dank air and the pitch black dirt
And the spiders on the walls
Well, he laid down beneath a ledge
And curled up there to meet his judgement day
The shivering came upon him wave by wave
Well, he could feel the breath of death in Nickajack Cave
Then high above him shone a light
He never would forget
Then he heard a voice say, "Johnny Cash,
I aint through with you yet.
Get up, i aint through with you yet.
I aint through with you get Johnny Cash,
Get up."
Then he crawled out from beneath that ledge
And felt a gentle breeze
Tears and dirt smeared on his face
As peaceful as could be
Well, he knelt down upon the ground
Raised his eyes up to the light and prayed
He said, "Lord, I'll be your servant from this day."
That's how he became "The Man In Black" in Nickajack Cave
That's how he became "The Man In Black" in Nickajack Cave
Get up Johnny Cash, I aint through with you yet
Get up
I don't wanna hurt nobody
Don't wanna make nobody cry
I don't wanna do wrong, I don't wanna do wrong
I don't wanna tell no lies
I'm lovin' you, lovin' you against my will
Lovin' you, lovin' you against my will
I don't wanna hear the phone ring
Don't wanna hear your voice on the line
I don't wanna come to you, I don't wanna come to you
I don't wanna give in this time
Girl, I'm lovin' you, lovin' you against my will
Your love is like a deep dark river
Pullin' me out to sea
The harder I try to resist you
The weaker I seem to be
I don't wanna turn down your side street
I don't wanna pull in your drive
Don't wanna see you standin' there, don't wanna see you standin' there
Don't wanna see that look in your eyes
Girl, I'm lovin' you, lovin' you against my will
Your love is like a deep dark river
Pullin' me out to sea
The harder I try to resist you
The weaker I seem to be
I don't wanna feel your heartbeat
I don't wanna taste your kiss
I don't wanna call your name, I don't wanna call your name
I don't wanna want you like this
Girl, I'm lovin' you, lovin' you against my will
Woke up this mornin, Still got my buzz from last nights show
A cup of coffee, Ready to go again
Ive got twenty-seven shows in Twenty-seven days,
Playin Junk Yard Guitar, Gettin Paid
Gotta check the set list, To tell ya what state Im in
Chorus:
Go Listen,
Livin Hard is hardly livin
For a Hard Rockin, Road Dog, Rowdy Musician
Rollin Like the Stones, Startin to look like Dylan
Livin Hard is Hardly Livin,
Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo
Im high on the stage, Livin in the spotlight
Airplane, Champagne, Yeah its just what it looks like
Chasin dreams, one song at a time
Well welcome to my world for the next ninety minutes
Ill be barin' my soul for the price of your tickets
And I'll do it all over again, tomorrow night
Chorus Twice:
Its Hardly Livin, Woo Hoo
Yeah, Its Hardly livin
Rollin Like the Stones, Start to look like Dylan
Wow,Wow, Are you alright?
Yeah Listen, Livin hard is hardly livin
Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo
Livin Hard is hardly Livin
It only took a minute for us to finally end it
I guess we'd seen it comin' for some time
And it only took one hour to sit and talk it over
But it took us all night long to say goodbye
Now the flame is gone I know
And the ashes have grown cold
And the love we had we'll never have again
But there's one ember left that must have never died
'Cause it took us all night long to say goodbye
Too many tears have fallen, too many dreams were broken
And holdin' on would be a waste of time
But sometimes I know I'll wonder if it was really over
'Cause it took us all night to say goodbye
Now the flame is gone I know
And the ashes have grown cold
And the love we had we'll never have again
But there's one ember left that must have never died
'Cause it took us all night long to say goodbye
There's one ember left that must have never died
I've got a quarter in my pocket
Won't you tell me what I should do
Should I put it in the phone
So I can come crawling home to you
Or should I put it in the jukebox
And play another heartbreak song
I'm leaning towards the latter
And I really hate being alone
Gonna flip it in the air
Gonna watch it fly
If it's heads I might love again
If it's tails I'll cry
I've got a quarter in my pocket
Won't you tell me what I should do
Should I put it in the phone
So I can come crawling home to you
Or should I put it in the jukebox
And play another heartbreak song
I'm leaning towards the latter
And I really hate being alone
Here I am again
On the same ol' stool
With the same ol' question
And the mind of a fool
I've got a quarter in my pocket
Won't you tell me what I should do
Should I put it in the phone
So I can come crawling home to you
Or should I put it in the jukebox
And play another heartbreak song
I'm leaning towards the latter
And I really hate being alone
Well I've got a quarter in my pocket
If you need someone to take you by the hand
And help you heal your broken heart
Show you how to find the faith in love again
So you can make a brand new start
If you're looking for the man to chase away your clouds
And be your morning sun
Oh, baby I'm the one
Believing in tomorrow is so hard
When all your yesterdays are filled with pain
Trusting in the future isn't easy
When the past is just pouring rain
All you need it someone to take away
The memory of what he's done
Oh, baby I'm the one
I'm the one who longs to kiss your lips
And hold you tight
I'm the one who longs to love you
For the rest of your life
So if you're looking for the kind of man who loves
Forever and will never run
Oh, baby I'm the one
I'm the one who longs to kiss your lips
And hold you tight
I'm the one who longs to love you
For the rest of your life
So if you're looking for the kind of man who loves
Forever and will never run
Oh, baby I'm the one
Well there's no more smokey bars in California,
There ain't no wildlife left in Tennessee,
But I keep on living every song I'm singing,
And their trying to put an end to guys like me,
All that's left in Bakersfield is a jukebox,
And it's haunted by old songs and memories,
It's getting hard to find a place to play my guitar,
And their trying to put an end to guys like me,
Well, I'd like to find a place where love surrounds me,
Some town where they don't mind me hanging around,
A place where life don't move to fast,
And what you are is not a thing of the past,
Where you can land your dreams on solid ground,
Well, I'm sitting on a barstool down on Broadway,
Waiting for my turn to sing my dreams,
I'm just a California boy with my old guitar,
And their trying to put and end to guys like me,
Well, I'd like to find a place where love surrounds me,
Some town where they don't mind me hanging around,
A place where life don't move to fast,
And what you are is not a thing of the past,
Where you can land your dreams on solid ground,
Well, I'm sitting on a barstool down on Broadway,
Waiting for my turn to sing my dreams,
I'm just a California boy with my old guitar,
And their trying to put and end to guys like me,
He asked her to dance three songs ago
Now she pulls him closer as the music slows
The lights are growin' dim it's just her and him and the band
Funny, I used to love this song
I though it was our song but I guess I was wrong
From where I'm sittin' I can see where I stand
From where I'm sittin' I can see where I stand
She's got her head on his shoulder and her heart in his hands
Thing's are pretty clear when a fool understands
Lord, from where I'm sittin' I can see where I stand
I've never seen her dance like that before
Don't think I can take much of this anymore
He's no longer the stranger and it looks like I am
I always dreamed I'd see that look in her eyes
But I never dreamed it would be for some other guy
The say nothin' lasts forever
Honey, I've got good news
Whoever said that
Never got the blues from you
This cloud I'm under
Looks like it's gonna stay
The thunders gonna roll
Forever and a day
Nothing's gonna change
The way I think and feel
My heart is so heavy
And my fate is sealed
Lord, stop this misery
Every night I pray
'Em knowin' that it's there
Forever and a day
Forever and a day
You're stuff here in my mind
Forever and a day
Is such a long, long time
I tell myself again
That I just can't swim
This river of regret
That I'm drownin' in
You've left with this feeling
That I just can't shake
My spirit's gonna sink
I am a full grown fool and I shoulda known better
But I tried and I tried and I could not forget her
I would go back to her time after time
Man I must have been out of my mind
All of that cryin' for nothing
All of that tryin' for nothing
What has it ever got me
What has it ever taught me
I've got to keep believing
In somethin' baby
'Stead of just tryin' for nothing
Cryin' for nothin' at all
Well we fought for love and we fought for trust
And the whole blessed time it was right there in front of us
We could not reach it and I don't know why
It took so long just to say goodbye
All of that cryin' for nothing
All of that tryin' for nothing
What has it ever got me
What has it ever taught me
I've got to keep believing
In somethin' baby
'Stead of just tryin' for nothing
Cryin' for nothin' at all
Well her friends all told her, mine told me
But we would not listen, could not see
Me and my pride, her and her dreams
We never ever stood a chance it seems
All of that cryin' for nothing
All of that tryin' for nothing
What has it ever got me
What has it ever taught me
I've got to keep believing
In somethin' baby
'Stead of just tryin' for nothing
Cryin' for nothin' at all
'Stead of just tryin' for nothing
Well there's a lonesome feelin' that comes over me
When I hear that highway moan
I know it's where the good Lord meant for me to be
A dreamin' drifter far from home
I roam from town to town out on the interstate
I'm always only passin' through
I need my woman's lovin' she's so far away
I'm singin' the cowboy blues
Stranger don't you know I'd like to be your friend
If I had the time to stay
But I'm a tumbleweed a blowin' in the wind
I've got to catch another stage
I strap on my guitar just like a .45
I pray each night my aim is true
I'm shootin' for the heart a lookin' in your eyes
Singin' the cowboy blues
Sometimes I get to thinkin' 'bout settlin' down
Fade off into a memory
Every night that I step out to face the crowd
I know this is the life for me
I strap on my guitar just like a .45
I pray each night my aim is true
I'm shootin' for the heart a lookin' in your eyes
I'm singin' the cowboy blues
Singin' the cowboy blues
So you sailed away into a grey sky morning
Now I'm here to stay, love can be so boring
And nothing's quite the same now
I just say your name now.
But it's not so bad
You're only the best I ever had
You don't want me back
You're just the best I ever had.
So you stole my world, now I'm just a phony
Remembering the girl leaves me down and lonely
Well send it in a letter
Make yourself feel better.
But it's not so bad
You're only the best I ever had
You dont want me back
You're just the best I ever had.
And it might take some time to patch me up inside
but I cant take it so I, I run away and hide
And I might find in time that you were always right
You're always right.
So you sailed away into a grey sky morning
Now, I'm here to stay, love can be so boring
Was it what you wanted?
Could it be I'm haunted?
But it's not so bad
You're only the best I ever had
You dont want me back
You're just the best I ever had.
If he don't dream 'bout you night after night
If you don't think that he's treatin' you right
If he don't worship the ground that you walk on
It's easy to see somethin's wrong
I can't stand to see you cry
Over love that just ain't real
If he don't love you
Baby I will
If he don't whisper sweet words in your ear
Things a good woman loves to hear
Why can't you see what he's puttin' you through
How long can your heart beat feelin' so blue
I can't stand to see you cry
Over love that just ain't real
If he don't love you
Baby I will
Baby I will
I can't stand to see you cry
Over love that just ain't real
If he don't love you
Baby I will
Baby I will
I wake up in the morning full of dread
Tryin' to remember what I'd said
I say that I won't call you
And I mean it every time
Until I cross that bourbon borderline
I wish that I could tell you why I call
Sometimes it's just hard for me, that's all
I know that it's over and it's just a waste of time
Until I cross that bourbon borderline
Memories of you surround me
And I'm afraid the tears might drown me
Oh, I think I'm doing fine
Until I cross that bourbon borderline
It's good that I just do this now and then
You know I'm really not a drinking man
But I can't bear to talk about us any other time
Until I cross that bourbon borderline
Memories of you surround me
And I'm afraid the tears might drown me
Oh, I think I'm doing fine
Until I cross that bourbon borderline
Oh, I think I'm doing fine
This life I choose
Its always been hard
Lots of tattoos and scars
and broken hearts
And a woman's love, aint been hard for me to find,
But keepin' one's tough, when your gone all the time.
I aint no easy man to understand,
Thank God she can;
And she gets me,
Yeah she gets me,
And she takes me just the way the good Lord made me,
All the faults that I can't hide,
This wild and crazy rock and roll life,
She knows won't ever set me free,
Well, she's the only woman I need,
Yeah she gets me [x2]
I aint no nine to five
I aint no forty hour week
I know Im always chasing rainbows that she can't see
I know Im hard to love, and thats why I pray,
That God will give her patients and the strength to stay,
Cause I know I aint no easy man to understand,
Thank God she can;
And she gets me,
Yeah she gets me,
And she takes me just the way the good Lord made me,
All the faults that I can't hide,
This wild and crazy rock and roll life,
She knows won't ever set me free,
Well, she's the only woman I need,
Yeah she gets me [x2]
All the faults that I can't hide,
This wild and crazy rock and roll life,
She know's wont ever sets me free,
Yeah she's the only woman I need,
Yeah she gets me [x2]
All the days that ended well into tomorrow
All the times I couldn't lay it on the line
This old conscience that I could never follow
I hate to say it but I wish it wasn't mine
All the broken hearts that didn't see it comin'
All the tears that should have never hit the floor
All the lookin' back but mainly all the runnin'
All these reasons I'm standing at your door
I think I've had enough
This time I'm givin' in
Without you it's too rough
So I'm standing here again
I finally realize
It's love that never dies
And I'm really not that tough
No I'm really not that tough
I think I've had enough
Life is gonna be a circus
Rain or shine
Rides did always make me nervous
So if I'm gonna ride the Ferris wheel I'll need your hand in mine
I've think I've had enough
This time I'm giving in
Without you it's too rough
So I'm crawling back again
I've finally realize
It's love that never dies
And I'm really not that tough
No I'm really not that tough
I think I've had enough
I'm really not that tough
I think I've had enough
Think I've had enough
It's been a year since last weekend when you swung by with an old friend
Carried out our future box by box
Stack of mail a tube of toothpaste
An empty zeppelin three cd case
Still a few things here that you forgot
They're just a bad excuse
Just something i can use
To call you
Come on over
Drink my wine
Waste my candles
Waste my time
Tell me lies i won't believe
Just dont wake me when you leave
Come on over
Kick me to the ground
Kiss me when i'm down
The bar you're in sounds like it's crowded
People laughin' people shouting
Where you gonna go at closingt time
Just pay your tab
And I'll pay your cab
If you want to
Come on over
Drink my wine
Waste my candles
Waste my time
Tell me lies i won't believe
Just don't wake me when you leave
Come on over
Kick me to the ground
Kiss me when I'm down
Just an hour or two
Is better than none of you
I miss you
Come on over
Drink my wine
Waste my candles
Waste my time
Tell me lies I won't believe
Just don't wake me when you leave
Come on over
Kick me to the ground
Kiss me when I'm down
I don't know why I love women
That love to do me wrong
Don't know why my life sounds like
A heartbroke country song
I ain't really happy
Unless the sky starts driving rain
Maybe I just get off on the pain
My whole life I been picking fights
There ain't no way to win
Got a hundred scars I should have run away
Now tattooed on my skin
There's a side of me that just won't stop
Dancin' in the flame
Maybe I just get off on the pain
Cause I love the long shot
And the left out lost causes
Hanging out in the back of the pack with the dark horses
I ride the wrong road just as fast as I can
God knows there's no one else to blame
Sometimes I think I get off on the pain
Wake up every morning, a thousand miles from home
Praying for forgiveness
For this aching in my bones
It would be so easy
To find a better way
Oh but I know I'll never change
Cause I love the long shot
And the left out lost causes
Hanging out in the back of the pack with the dark horses
I ride the wrong road just as fast as I can
God knows there's no one else to blame
Sometimes I think I get off on the pain
Cause I love the long shot
And the left out lost causes
Hanging out in the back of the pack with the dark horses
I ride the wrong road just as fast as I can
God knows there's no one else to blame
I know I'm the only one to blame
Sometimes I think I get off on the pain
We walk, we fly, we stay sober, we get high
We sleep all day, stay up all night
Right a wrong, and live our lives
We work, we play, we leave, and we stay
We worry about tomorrow, today
We laugh, cry, cuss and pray
Tryin to matter to somebody
Tryin to get the time of day
Tryin to fit into this crazy world
Somehow, somewhere, someway
And it's all we're all lookin for
It's never too late ya know
To try and matter to the ones that matter most
I've lived, I've learned that bridges don't just burn
Well that's the devil's selfish pride at work
Every chance he gets he'll take his turn
Tryin to matter to somebody
Tryin to get the time of day
Tryin to fit into this crazy world
Somehow, somewhere, someway
And it's all we're all lookin for
It's never too late ya know
To try and matter to the ones that matter most
Tryin to matter to somebody
Tryin to get the time of day
Tryin to fit into this crazy world
Somehow, somewhere, someway
And it's all we're all lookin for
It's never too late ya know
To try and matter to the ones that matter most
It's never too late ya know
She's a warm summer breeze with bleach blonde hair
Like a fine red wine she can take you there
She's a walk in the sand at sunset
She's the top pulled down on the 405
She'll take you higher than Humbolt sky
She's an earthquake and you're the fault line
So when you feel the ground, start moving around
Hold on tight, you're in for a ride
'Cause she's so California
She's a wildfire out of control, headed for you
So when you get burned don't say I didn't warn you
'Cause she's so California
She's a black Mercedes on Laurel and Vine
She's a low-cut dress, she's a Hollywood sign
She's a dead head on a Friday night
Oh, and she's so cool, breaking all the rules
Rising star, she'll break your heart
'Cause she's so California
She's a wildfire out of control, headed for you
So when you get burned don't say I didn't warn you
'Cause she's so California
She's so California
She's so California
She's so California
They say, I drive a little fast
Say, I like to push the limit
Everyday I'm living like it was my last
They say, Im proud of my scars
Each one tells a story
Got guts and glory down to an art
Say, I know whats its like
To see life pass right before my eyes
Like it's a bad thing.
I dont know about you but I was put here to live and love
So, what if I dont do it like everybody else does
I'm out on the edge, I'm too willing to risk
Every bone, every breath, they say, all I am is a crazy dream
Like it's a bad thing.
So, my heart's been broke
So, I keep on falling
Im nothing but all in when I let go
I wear it on my sleeve
Yeah, they call me a fool cause I still believe
Like it's a bad thing.
I dont know about you but I was put here to live and love
So, what if I dont do it like everybody else does
I'm out on the edge, I'm too willing to risk
Every bone, every breath, they say, all I am is a crazy dream
Like it's a bad thing.
Dont know about you but I was put here to live and love
So, what if I dont do it like everybody else does
I'm out on the edge, I'm too willing to risk
Every bone, every breath, they say, all I am is a crazy dream
Like it's a bad thing.
I'm still learning how to pray
Trying hard not to stray
Try to see things your way
I'm still learning how to pray
I'm still learning how to trust
It's so hard to open up
And I'd do anything for us
I'm still learning how to trust
I'm still learning how to bend
How to let you in
In a world full of tears
We'll conquer all our fears
I'm still learning how to fly
I wanna take you higher
I'll be there till the end
I'll be your lover and your friend
I'm still learning how to bend
I'm just trying to understand
It's all in someone else's hands
There's always been a bigger plan
But I don't need to understand
I'm still learning how to bend
How to let you in
In a world full of tears
We'll conquer all our fears
I'm still learning how to fly
I wanna take you higher
I'll be there till the end
I'll be your lover and your friend
I'm still learning how to bend
I'll be there till the end
I'll be your lover and your friend
I'm still learning how to bend
I'm still learning how to bend
I'll be there till the end
Half of my mistakes I made stone cold sober
Half of my mistakes I've made at closing time
Half the time I never saw it coming, until it was over
Oh, and half of my mistakes I've made with love the line
Half of my mistakes I swear, I should've known better
Half of my mistakes were just amongst friends
You get a little distance on it, the truth is clearer
On, and half of my mistakes I'd probably make 'em again
If I it all to do over
I'm sure I'd win and lost just as much
But spend alot less time on right and wrong
And a lot more time on love
Half of my mistakes I've made 'cause I was moving to quickley
Half of them where made 'cause my heart was moving too slow
Nobody can tell you a damn thing, if you ain't listening
Oh, And half of my mistakes I've made 'cause I could'nt let go
If I it all to do over
I'm sure I'd win and lost just as much
But spend alot less time on right and wrong
And a lot more time on love
Half of my mistakes I'd give anthing to change how it ended
Oh, and half of my mistakes, God, I would'nt change one thing
You can lean too hard on a prayer but I dont recommend it
'Cause half the good things in my life came from half of my mistakes
Got your feet wet
Got your heart broke
Didn't pan out
Like you hoped
But you played fair
And you swear that
Love had
The damn deck stacked
And you just wanna put it behind you
But you sit and you dwel on the past
Oh cant you see you cant see tomorrow
As long as you're lookin' back
You had someone
You could count on
You believed in
Bet your life on
But your back turned
And the knife fell
And you swear that
Payback
Is gonna be hell
Now you just cant trust anybody
Cuz a friend was just a snake in the grass
Boy cant you see you cant see tomorrow
As long as you're lookin' back
You can't move on
Til you let go of whats gone
No you're never gonna trust anybody
If you sit here and you dwell on the past
Oh can't you see you cant see tomorrow
As long as you're lookin' back....
Got your feet wet
Got your heart broke
Didn't pan out
Like you hoped
Got your feet wet
Got your heart broke
Didn't pan out
Life ain't always beautiful
Sometimes it's just plain hard
Life can knock you down
It can break your heart
Life ain't always beautiful
You think, you're on your way
And it's just a dead end road
At the end of the day
But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
And happiness has its own way
Of takin' its sweet time
No, life ain't always beautiful
Tears will fall sometimes
Life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride
Life ain't always beautiful
Some days I miss your smile
I get tired of walkin'
All these lonely miles
And I wish for just one minute
I could see your pretty face
Guess, I can dream
But life don?t work that way
But the struggles make me stronger
And the changes make me wise
And happiness has its own way
Of takin' its sweet time
No, life ain't always beautiful
But I know, I'll be fine
Hey, life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride
I threw our rings into a box
Filled with broken memories and fool's gold
And I woke up again last night in this lonely bed without you to hold
And I walkeda rond this house pullin' picutres off the walls
Just like I've done a hundred times before
Makin' sure I've got 'em all
Makin' sure I've got the hard to find
Little things that make me tink about you
'Cause I'm tired of this house always breakin' me down, feelin' blue
No, there's nothin' left to say
I'm puttin' memories away
Well, yesterday I found your dress
I guess there's something I missed in our room
But it didnt break me down the second that I found it like it used to
With red wine and tears I've been gatherin' all the years we spent together
I need to move on
'Cause I know that you're gone forever
No, theres nothing left to say
I just got back from hell
And I'm standin' here alive
I know it's really hard to tell
Don't know how I survived
But I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm doin' well
That devil's gonna have to wait
'Cause I've just got back from hell
Well, I just got back from hell
And I guess to tell the truth
Well, I've been mad at everyone
Including God and you
When you can't find no one to blame
You just blame yourself
And I know I'll never be the same
I just got back from hell
Forgive me if I had any part
If I ever broke your heart in two
Forgive me for what I didn't know
For what I didn't say or do
And God, forgive me as well
'Cause I just got back from hell
Well, I've just got back from hell
And I need to make some plans
It's the last thing that I wanna do
But I'll do the best I can
I'm gonna learn to live again
But I think I'll sit a spell
Tell the world that I'm alive
And I've just got back from hell
I can't say that I'm doin great
But I think I'm gettin' well
Gonna let the world know I'm alive
And I just got back from hell
And I just got back from hell
I just got back from hell
Desperation's causing me,
To question every single word you say,
The distance that keeps growing in between us,
Girl just leaves me so afraid,
Well you tried so hard to carry on,
But I can tell there's something wrong these days,
Well girl I've got to know the truth,
Just give it to me straight,
Don't' look away,
Don't look away,
Don't look away,
When I ask you if you love me still,
And if your gonna stay,
Don't look away,
Well I've known you long enough to know,
You're trying not to let your feelings show,
Lately when I hold you near,
I still feel I'm sitting hear alone,
This confusion setting in your mind,
Blocking all the words you mean to say,
Well girl I've got to know the truth,
Just give it to me straight,
Don't look away,
Don't look away,
Don't look away,
When I ask you if you love me still,
And if your gonna stay,
Don't look away,
Don't look away,
Don't look away
Well girl I've gotta know the truth,
Just give it to me straight,
Don't look away,
When I ask you if you love me still,
And if your gonna stay,
I sure do hope this is a long night
'Cause I?ve never felt one so right
Each look into your eyes I fall in
A little more and more
Looks like we started us a fire
Wrapped up in flames of desire
With every touch their burning higher
Two shadows dancing on the wall
With nothing on but the radio
Feel the music playing soft and slow
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
We?ll fall asleep here in the moonlight
In tangled sheets we?ll be here all night
And when we wake up in the morning
We might stay like this all day
Two people meant to be together
Two lovers dreaming of forever
And it just keeps on getting better
With every tender little kiss
And nothing on but the radio
Feel the music playing soft and slow
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
Two people meant to be together
Two lovers dreaming of forever
And it just keeps on getting better
With nothing on but the radio
Feel the music playing soft and slow
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
You and me and the lights down low
With nothing on but the radio
Trying to keep a candle burning in a hurricane,
That's what it's like when you love me and you leave me this way,
Like a dove crying out when he's lost the will to fly,
Yeah, shackled down to the earth by your long chain of lies,
Well,
I'll forgive you tomorrow if the sun doesn't shine,
Let you back into my life when the oceans are dry,
Take you back when every shade of the rainbow turns gray,
But I just can't do it today,
I can't do it today,
Well I can see you dancing in that strangers arms,
My world hasn't stopped turning but it's falling apart,
Every breath that I take's a little closer to sane,
Yeah, they say that time is a healer but it's still a long, long ways a way
Yeah,
I'll forgive you tomorrow if the sun doesn't shine,
Let you back into my life when the oceans are dry,
Take you back when every shade of the rainbow turns gray,
But I just can't do it today,
I can't do it today,
Don't wanna do it today,
Well there's a part of me that wishes I could just forget,
But I haven't found the mercy yet,
Ain't no mercy yet,
I'll forgive you tomorrow if the sun doesn't shine,
Let you back into my life when the oceans are dry,
Take you back when every shade of the rainbow turns gray,
But I just can't do it today,
I can't do it today,
I just can't do it today,
I just can't do it today,
Don't wanna do it today,
Can't do it today,
Chorus:
Now love is pouring through the windows
Comin' through the door
I can feel it creepin' through the cracks in the floor
Bouncin' off the walls and the ceilin' up above
Since I found you I'm livin' in a house of love
All my life my hear's been walked on
Women said they loved me my how they talked tellin' me lies
And fillin' my eyes with tears that I couldn't control
I couldn't get a hold of myself long enough to realize
They were only tryin' to pull the wool over my eyes
I found you then the skies turned blue
I'm livin' in a house of love
Once I lived in a hole like a rabbit
I couldn't find love the blues were a habit
A lonely man and I couldn't understand
Why everything I tried went wrong
'Til you came alone bless your heart and showed me the right way
You dried my eyes and truned my night to day
And I'm so proud I wanna holler our loud
Tell the world about my house of love
Willie Johnson was locking up his store Monday night
And someone snuck in and they commenced a fight
His wife Emilia found him lying on the freezer floor
Now this sleepy little town, it aint sleepy no more
Sheriff Walker holds three local boys in jail
They confessed right down to the last detail
They beat Willie with a bat, He was 70 years old
Then they bought some beer with the six dollars they stole
Well I know my anger is not politically cool
But, brother we're in danger when kids can be so cruel as to kill for play,
Dear God have mercy we're liven just like theres no judgment day
Billy Haney is the youngest of the three accused
His grandpa got him as a baby hungry and abused
But no one guessed the depth of his emotional scares
Till we saw him on the news grinning like a movie star
Well I know my anger is not politically cool
But, brother we're in danger when we can be so cruel, as throw our kids away
Dear God have mercy we're living just like theres no judgment day
Today the headlights lined in the drizzling rain
To the graveyard stretched a five mile chain
And we laid to rest one of this towns sweetest souls
I'm the center of attention in this bar room
Cause I've got teh biggest heartache of the year
And each night those swingin' doors reach out to me and draw me in
'Cause they know each night that I'll be back to wine me up again
Wine me up turn me on and watch me cry for you
Lately drinkin' warm red wine is all I want to do
I never know how tight I'll wine me up 'til I walk in
I don't care cause I'll be back to wine me up again
I'd like to thank the folks who raise the grapes way up in California
And I'm hopin this will be their biggest year
'Cause scarlet waters all that's left to keep me hangin on
I shoulda known when I caught the glance
That girl just wasn't no count
I shoulda run but she started to dance
That's when the money ran out
Well, she's a heartbreaker, I'm a mess
She's a tornado, I'm a trailer house, that girl's a hurricane in a dress
And she blows into town, loves me up and down
Just to watch me fall
She picks me up and then knocks me down again
I'm a wreck y'all, she's a wreckin' ball
She makes it easy to come down hard
She got me all tore up
I'm just a sucker with a stupid heart
Who can't get enough
Well, she's a heartbreaker, hell on wheels
She's a bulldozer, I'm just in the way of a steamroller in heels
And she's a heartbreaker, I'm a mess
I'm a wreck y'all
Better watch out for that wreckin' ball
Whoa, I'm mess
I was headed north on Highway Five
On a star-lit Sunday night
When a pick-up truck flew by me out of control
As I watched in my headlights
He swerved left then back right
He never hit the brakes
As he left the road
I found him lying in the grass
Among the steel and glass
With an empty whiskey bottle by his side
And through the blood and tears
He whispered in my ear
A few last words just before he died
Don't tell Mama I was drinkin'
Lord knows her soul would never rest
I can't leave this world with Mama thinkin'
I met the Lord with whiskey on my breath
I still think about that night
And how that young man died
And how others sometimes pay for our mistakes
The last thing on his mind
As he left this world behind
Was knowing someone else's heart would break
Don't tell Mama I was drinkin'
Lord knows her soul would never rest
I can't leave this world with Mama thinkin'
I met the Lord with whiskey on my breath
Lying in bed with your radio on
Alone and listening to our favourite song
There was a time when that song could make you smile
I’ve tried to sleep and I haven’t yet
Her tears still haunt me after what I said
Ain’t it funny how pride can block the sun
I said some things that I never should
I swore to you that I never would
Say words that you just can’t take back
Words like ‘forever’ and ‘I’ll never leave you’
Words like ‘I love you’ and ‘I’ll always be true’
‘You’ll never be lonely, I promise you that’
And these are the words that you just can’t take back
How can I say I’m sorry when words are not enough
This burning bridge is not too burnt to cross
I said some things that I never should
I swore to you that I never would
Say words that you just can’t take back
Words like ‘forever’ and ‘I’ll never leave you’
Words like ‘I love you’ and ‘I’ll always be true’
‘You’ll never be lonely’, I know I promised you that
And these are the words that you just can’t take back
Daddy waited up in the kitchen by himself
I came stumbling in that night with liquor on my breath
He said ‘son I know you live here but this is still my home
It’s my way or the highway’ so I said ‘alright, I’m gone’
And before I slammed that door I said ‘I hate you’
He just shook his head and said ‘okay’
But you can’t stop my love for you
It’ll be here, that’s a given, as long as I am living
On this earth one thing is true
You can turn away, forget me
Curse my name but love won’t let me let you go
Son, always know my love is unconditional
Life is like a circle, it’s slowly turning on itself
And girl it took losing you to finally know how Daddy felt
We stood in this bedroom a year ago today
Hanging on to pride and anger as we threw our love away
And before you slammed that door you said ‘I hate you’
But tonight if only you could hear me say
You can’t stop my love for you
It’ll be here, that’s a given, as long as I am living
On this earth one thing is true
You can turn away, forget me
Curse my name but love won’t let me let you go
Girl, always know my love is unconditional
You can turn away, forget me
Curse my name and you can even let me go
To you I'm just the man who let you down,
The one who never gave you what you need,
It's true I wasn't always around,
Back when you were reaching out for me,
I know you think I didn't care,
You say I'm just the hurting kind,
And I know you think my heart wasn't there,
But I'm begging you to think it through one more time,
Cause you don't know a thing about me,
If you don't know how much I miss you,
And you don't know a thing about me,
Unless you know how much I need to be with you,
Well I see the mistakes I made,
The way I acted carelessly,
But if you don't know how much I need your forgiveness,
Then you don't know a thing about me,
If I could just go back and make it right,
And take the tears away you know I would,
I've come to you with no excuse tonight,
Just a prayer that I'll be understood,
You tell me that I'm never gonna change,
I'll always be the same old guy,
You think there's nothing left for us to say,
Before you write me off take a look in my eyes,
Cause you don't know a thing about me,
If you don't know how much I miss you,
And you don't know a thing about me,
Unless you know how much I need to be with you,
Well I see the mistakes I made,
The way I acted carelessly,
But if you don't know how much I need your forgiveness,
Then you don't know a thing about me,
If you don't know how much I need your forgiveness,
Then you don't know a thing about me,
No you don't know a thing about me,
You don't know a thing about me,
Sometimes I think about the touch of your skin
The taste of your lips and It all comes rushing back again
And I start to spin
I think about you when the skies turn grey
Always reminds me of the love we made
Back when you were here
Well, here come the tears
Of yesterdays rain
Yesterday's rain
Well, it's better to have loved and lost than not at all
But I still love to feel it fall
Yesterday's rain
It's just yesterday's rain
Well, I've been told I shouldnt stand in your rain
That's the only place I see your face
I can see you face
It took sometime to heal but I've moved on
I still go back in time and stand in your storm's
Familiar's warth
Always feels like home
Of yesterdays rain
Yesterday's rain
Well, it's better to have loved and lost than not at all
But I still love to feel it fall
Yesterday's rain
It's just yesterday's rain
Let your memory soak me to the bone
Reminds me that Im not alone in yesterday's rain
It's just yesterday's rain
That's just yesterday's pain
I was lost in trouble and strife, I heard a voice and it changed my life
And now it's a brand new day, and I ain't afraid to say
You're not alone when you're down and out
And I think you know who I'm talking about
When I don't know how I'll get through
I ask myself what would Willie do
What would Willie do, well he'd travel so far with nothing but a song and his old guitar
And a tour bus and some semi-trucks, thirty crew men and a little bit of luck
Well he loves all the people, the ugly and the randy
If you don't believe me take a look at the family
And they'll tell you that it's true
When skies are gray what would Willie do
Well long ago he came unto us, his words were simple but they went right through us
And the whole world sang along, but then they didn't want to hear his songs
He was gone and we thought we'd lost him
But he grew his hair and he moved to Austin
And all of the people smiled, they came to hear him sing from miles
Like a miracle all those rednecks and hippies
From New York City down to Mississippi
Stood together and raised a brew
When it's all gone wrong what would Willie do
You know sometimes I wonder when I ain't gettin' nowhere
What would old Willie do when it all gets too much to bear
And I can see him on his lonely old tour bus
And he's got his problems just like any of us
Well he'd just take a deep breath and then he'd let it all go
And he'd take another deep breath and let it all go
And he'd take another deep breath...and he'd hold it
Ah and I bet he'd feel hungry in a way that seems strange
Yeah hungry for all the things that he just can't change
Like the time he passed out in is own bedroom
And his wife sewed him up in the sheets and beat him with a broom and he forgave her
And you think that's rough, well then the IRS came and they took away all of his stuff
They took his golf course and his recording studio, and he just went out and did another show
So when it's all coming down on you
You better ask yourself what would Willie do
What would Willie do, well he'd take a little time
And talk to old rooser as he'd drive on down the line
And there's millions down that road, and with a word he's gonna lighten their load
He loves all the people no matter their races
Hell he even had a hit country song with Julio Iglesias
And that ain't easy to do, so when it's all too much, what would Willie
When the game gets tough what would Willie
I see you here, night after night
All by yourself in the blue neon light
A drink in your hand, a tear on your face
A beautiful woman so out of place
I guess somebody told you goodbye
In a million years I couldn't understand why
What kind of fool
Didn't want you
What kind of fool
Tore your heart in two
What kind of fool
Didn't do everything he could do
To hold on to you
What kind of fool
Well, I ain't no saint and I ain't no king
I don't know it all, but I do know one thing
Whoever it was that made you so blue
Never deserved a woman like you
He should be down on his bended knees
Beggin' you to forgive him please
What kind of fool
Didn't want you
What kind of fool
Tore your heart in two
What kind of fool
Didn't do everything he could do
To hold on to you
What kind of fool
One day he'll wake up
and realize the terrible truth
He'll see that he had it all
When he had you
What kind of fool
Didn't want you
What kind of fool
Tore your heart in two
What kind of fool
Didn't do everything he could do
To hold on to you
What kind of fool
Tell me what kind of fool
There’s a man standing on the corner
With a sign saying ‘will work for food’
You know the man, you see him every morning
The one you never give your money to
You can sit there with your window rolled up
Wondering when the light’s gonna turn green
Never knowing what a couple more bucks
In his pocket might mean
What if he’s an angel sent here from heaven
And he’s making certain that you’re doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother, are you gonna past that test
You can go on with your day to day
Trying to forget what you saw in his face
Knowing deep down you could have been his saving grace
What if he’s an angel
There’s a man and there’s a woman
Living right above you in apartment G
There’s a lot of noise coming through the ceiling
And it don’t sound like harmony
You can sit there with your tv turned up
While the words and his anger fly
But come tomorrow when you see her with her shades on
Can you look her in the eye
What if she’s an angel sent here from heaven
And she’s making certain that you’re doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother, are you gonna past that test
You can go on with your day to day
Trying to forget what you saw in her face
Knowing deep down you could have been her saving grace
What if she’s an angel
A little girl on Daddy’s lap
Hiding her disease with a baseball cap
You can turn the channel, most people do
But what if you were sitting in her Daddy’s shoes
Maybe she’s an angel sent here from heaven
And she’s making certain that you’re doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother, are you gonna past that test
You can go on with your day to day
Trying to forget what you saw in her face
Knowing deep down you could have been her saving grace
Talkin' to the mirror, whispering your name
It's just like you were here, you'd think I was insane
I hold these conversations in the silence of my room
Rehearsing all the things I'd say should I run into you
How's it goin', might be what I'd say
Well you broke my heart you know
Or it looks like rain today
Or God I've missed you
Since you went away
You're lookin' well
Or go to hell
Might be what I'd say
There's time I've been so angry
I could put my fist right through the wall
And then there's times I've come so close
To givin' you a call
I love you and I hate you
All at the same time
Then I pray you'll come back to me
Before I lose my mind
How's it goin', might be what I'd say
Well you broke my heart you know
Or it looks like rain today
Or God I've missed you
Since you went away
You're lookin' well
Or go to hell
Might be what I'd say
Or maybe, God I've missed you
Since you went away
You're lookin' well
Or go to hell
We touched the sun
We held the stars
We fell in love with open hearts
We chased our dreams
That went beyond
We did it all
We thouched the sun
When I look back Im glad we found each other
With no regrets along the way
And what was like and endless summer
Its just yesterday
And even if its not forever
We were meant to be together
Even if its only for a while
We touched the sun
We held the stars
We fell in love with open hearts
We chased our dreams
That went beyond
We did it all
We thouched the sun
We chased our dreams
That went beyond
We did it all
Sitting out here on the hood of this truck looking up
At a caramel colored sunset sky
Checking my watch, doing the math in my head
Counting back words to when you said goodbye
Well those runway lights are getting brighter
I'm just sitting out here watching airplanes take off and fly
Trying to figure out which one you might be on
And why you don't love me anymore
Right now I'm sitting out here watching airplanes
I would've lied, could've cried, should've tried harder
Done anything to make you stay
I wonder what you'd do if you looked out your window
You saw me running down the runway just like I was crazy
But that fence is too high, so am I
So I'm just sitting out here watching airplanes take off and fly
Trying to figure out which one you might be on
And why you don't love me anymore
Right now I know you're thirty thousand feet above me
But a million miles away, a million miles away
By now I know I outta act like you don't love me
But I'm just sitting out here watching airplanes take off and fly
I'm just sitting out here watching airplanes take off and fly
Trying to figure out which one you might be on
And why you don't love me anymore
Yeah, I'm just sitting out here watching airplanes go by, by, by
I'm just sitting out here watching airplanes, baby bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Well I never once
Backed down from a punch
Well I'd take it square on the chin
Well I found out fast
A bully's just that
You've got to stand up to him
So I didn't cry when I got a black eye
As bad as it hurt, I just grinned
But when tough little boys grow up to be dads
They turn into big babies again.
Scared me to death
When you took your first steps
And I'd fall everytime you fell down
Your first day of school, I cried like a fool
And I followed your school bus to town
Well I didn't cry, when Old Yeller died
At least not in front of my friends
But when tough little boys grow up to be dads
They turn into big babies again
Well I'm a grown man
And as strong as I am
Sometimes its hard to believe
That one little girl, with little blonde curls
Could totally terrify me
If you were to ask
My wife would just laugh
She'd say "I know all about men
How when tough little boys grow up to be dads
They turn into big babies again"
Well I know one day, I'll give you away
And I'm gonna stand there and smile
And when I get home, and I'm all alone
Well, I'll sit in your room for a while
Well I didn't cry when Old Yeller died
At least not in front of my friends
But when tough little boys grow up to be dads
They turn into big babies again
When tough little boys grow up to be dads
Today he told he that he loved her
Put a ring around her finger
And promised her forever, together
Today, she smiled for all the pictures
And he was right there with her
Making all the memories without me
And it hurts to say this out loud
Looks like she's really gone now
Today is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today I thought about the moment
I could have said I loved her
And promised her forever, together
Today, today it really hit me
That she don't really miss me
She's found a new beginning
And I'm wishing
I had one more chance
God knows it's too late for that
Today is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted
Today he told he that he loved her
Smoky old bars, bright neon lights
Good ole boys and girls of the night
An ice cold beer and a good shot of brandy
I've always had a sweet tooth
For the devil's candy
And I've fought it all my life
And the battle's now a war
But I'll get up tomorrow
And I'll fight it all once more
I want to do what's right
But I'll never understand me
I've always had a sweet tooth
For the devil's candy
Well I've played the cards, and I've rolled the dice
Well I gave up heaven for a fool's paradise
I once lost an angel when a bad girl was handy
I've always had a sweet tooth
For the devil's candy
And I've fought it all my life
And the battle's now a war
But I'll get up tomorrow
And I'll fight it all once more
I want to do what's right
But I'll never understand me
I've always had a sweet tooth
For the devil's candy
I want to do what's right
But I'll never understand me
I've always had a sweet tooth
For the devil's candy
Yes I've always had a sweet tooth
Ooh ooh ooh ooh sorry, ooh ooh ooh ooh sorry
Well I came home from work in the middle of the day
Two hours early, but a little too late
She was coming down the stairs, looking mighty grand
With a big brown suitcase in her hand
I said, "What's goin' on, baby, what's the deal"
She said, "I just don't feel like I used to feel"
With the devil's own smile right out of the blue
She said, "I done went and found myself somebody new"
She said,
Sorry it didn't work out
Sorry, guess I'll see you around
She ruined my life, left me broken hearted
And all she had to say was, "Sorry"
Well, I laid awake cryin' for many a night
I just couldn't seem to get her off my mind
I went to her, got down on my knees
Said, "Baby, won't ya please come back to me"
She said,
Sorry it didn't work out
Sorry, guess I'll see you around
She ruined my life, left me broken hearted
And all she had to say was, "Sorry"
Well, time went by and my poor heart healed
I found me a woman who's love is real
Man she's a looker, the apple of my eye
And every head turns when she walks by
Well, we ran into my old flame the other day
It blew my mind what she had to say
She said, "Hello, baby, well how have you been
I was hopin' maybe we could get together again"
And I said,
Sorry it didn't work out
Sorry, guess I'll see you around
You ruined my life and left me broken hearted
And all you had to say was, "Sorry"
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies,
One leads to another,
On a Saturday night,
Don't ya cross your heart,
Unless you hope to die,
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies
Well the first drop burns
But the second one goes down smooth,
Then that old black label gets a hold of you,
It loosens your tongue but it never tells the truth
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies,
One leads to another,
On a Saturday night,
Don't ya cross your heart,
Unless you hope to die,
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies
When the bottle starts talkin'
Be careful what he might say,
He talks in the dark like he never would in the day,
Then he gets in trouble just as soon as he gets away,
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies,
One leads to another,
On a Saturday night,
Don't ya cross your heart,
Unless you hope to die,
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies
Well a little white lie don't mean anyone no good,
When it's making the rounds all over the neighborhood,
The next thing you know your all misunderstood,
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Tellin' white lies,
One leads to another,
On a Saturday night,
Don't ya cross your heart,
Unless you hope to die,
Drinkin' dark whiskey,
Well this town has closed down way too early,
And there's nothing to do,
So I'm driving around in circles,
And I'm thinking about you,
Today I heard you got a new last name,
Sure didn't know it was gonna hit me this way,
And the radio just keeps on playing all these songs about rain
Now there's all kind of songs about babies and love that goes right,
But for some unknown reason nobody wants to play them tonight,
Hey I hope it's sunny wherever you are,
But that's sure not the picture tonight in my car,
And it sure ain't easing my pain all these songs like,
Rainy Night In Georgia,
and Kentucky Rain,
Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again,
Blue Eyes Crying In The early morning Rain,
They go on and on,
And there's no two the same,
Oh it would be easy to blame all these songs about rain,
Well I thought I was over you but I guess maybe I'm not,
Cause when I let you go looks like lonely is all that I got,
Guess I'll never know what could have been,
Sure ain't helping this mood that I'm in,
If their gonna keep on playing me songs like,
Rainy Night In Georgia,
and Kentucky Rain,
Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again,
Blue Eyes Crying In The early morning Rain,
They go on and on,
And there's no two the same,
Oh how I wish I could blame all these songs about rain,
All these songs about rain,
Well I won't make you tell me
What I've come to understand
You're a certain kind of woman and
I'm a different kind of man
I've tried to make you love me
You've tried to find a spark of the flame that burned and
Somehow turned to smoke ring in the dark
The loneliness within me
Takes a heavy toll
'Cause it burns as slow as whiskey through an empty aching soul and
The night is like a dagger
Long and cold and sharp
As I sit here on the front steps
Blowing smoke rings in the dark
I- I- I know I must be going
'Cause loves already gone and
All I'm taking with me are the pieces of my heart and
All I'll leave are smoke rings in the dark
The rain falls where it wants to
Wind blows where it will
Everything on earth goes somewhere
But I swear we're standin' still
So I'm not going to wake you
I'll go easy on your heart
I'll just touch your face and drift away
Like smoke rings in the dark
I- I- I know I must be going
'Cause loves already gone and
All I'm taking with me are the pieces of my heart and
Well, I can see you're dancing every dance with her
And it seems to me you're dancing much too close to her
When you're sitting at our table you're sitting next to her
But my heart knows that it's true that she loves me, she don't love you
Well let me tell you friend I'm wise to your lies
Even telling me that I'm the guy for her
And every little thing that you do and say
Has given me the way you're in love with her
Well just one more dance with her
And friend you're gonna see
What it's like to hit the floor
And do a little dance with me
So here's your coat and here's your hat
I think you'd better leave
'Cause she just told me it's true
She loves me, she don't love you
Well let me tell you friend I'm wise to your lies
Even telling me that I'm the guy for her
And every little thing that you do and say
Has given me the way you're in love with her
Well just one more dance with her
And friend you're gonna see
What it's like to hit the floor
And do a little dance with me
So here's your coat and here's your hat
I think you'd better leave
'Cause she just told me it's true
She loves me, she don't love you
So here's your coat and here's your hat
I think you'd better leave
'Cause she just told me it's true
I saw you walking down the street last night,
I saw him walking by your side,
I saw the way he stopped and held you tight,
I saw the look in your eyes,
Go on and tell him that you love him,
Go on and show him he's the one,
Go on and give him every sacred thing that you used to save for us,
And see if I care,
Look at the way you're tearing me apart baby,
See if I care,
Look at the tears falling in this heart baby,
Go on go on go on,
Yeah go on go on go on,
And see if I care,
I still can hear the way you whisper,
Softly in my ear,
I lay awake and I remember the way it felt to hold you near,
Go on and run your fingers through his hair,
Go on and lay by his side,
Go on and wrap him in your dark surrender,
And all your tender lies,
And see if I care,
Look at the way you're tearing me apart baby,
See if I care,
Look at the tears falling in this heart baby,
Go on go on go on,
Yeah go on go on go on,
And see if I care,
Look a the way you're tearing me apart baby,
See if I care,
Look at the tears falling in this heart baby,
Go on go on go on,
Yeah go on go on go on,
Well go on,
And see if I care
See if I care......
See if I care.....
As I walk along I wonder
What went wrong with our love
A love so rare and strong
And as I walk along, I think of
The times we had together
While our hearts were young
I'm a walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery and I wonder
I wa wa wa wonder
Why, why why why why why she ran away
And I wonder where she will stay
My little runaway, a run run run run runaway
I'm a walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery and I wonder
I wa wa wa wonder
Why, why why why why why she ran away
And I wonder where she will stay
My little runaway, a run run run run runaway
A run run run run runaway
I remember the smile on her face
When I put you on her finger
I felt the love in her sweet embrace
And all the happiness you brought her
I still see it all in my mind
The way she loved me
All the time
Ring, ring
You ain't nothin' but a thing
Yesterday we used to hold her
LIttel band of gold
With a little blue stone
I'm sure gonna miss the hand
That you were on
She'd wear you when we were together
She'd wear you when I was gone
'Cause we believed in love forever
But I guess we were wrong
Now she's found somebody new
She doesn't care about
Me or you
Wish I could put it all behind
But I can't keep her off my mind
Oh, oh
What can I do?
Little band of gold with a little blue stone
On the inside flap of a matchbook cover
She made me the kind of offer
That no man in a weak state could outrun
I tried to think what a gentleman would say
Turnin' that kind of opportunity away
I tried my best to tell her I'm not the right one
Like no man in his wrong heart would've done
I said, "No man, like no man would've said
If he wasn't in love with you the way I am"
It could've been easy for me to be a gooner
Something a whole lot stronger made me run
Like no man in his wrong heart would've done
Didn't want her to think that I wasn't flattered
Her interest in me, believe me it mattered
So I dropped several quarters in the old jukebox
I said, "I want you to dance all night on me
In a lucky man's arms whoever he might be"
Then I hit that door like I was shot from a gun
Like no man in his wrong heart would've done
I said, "No man, like no man would've said
If he wasn't in love with you the way I am"
It could've been easy for me to be a gooner
Something a whole lot stronger made me run
Like no man in his wrong heart would've done
It could've been easy for me to be a gooner
Something a whole lot stronger made me run
Like no man in his wrong heart
Like no man in his wrong heart would've done
Like no man in his wrong heart
Like no man in his wrong heart
Like no man, like no man
Like no man in his wrong heart
Like no man, like no man
Willie Johnson was locking up his store Monday night
And someone snuck in and they commenced a fight
His wife Emilia found him lying on the freezer floor
Now this sleepy little town, it ain't sleepy no more
Sheriff Walker holds three local boys in jail
They confessed right down to the last detail
They beat Willie with a bat, He was 70 years old
Then they bought some beer with the six dollars they stole
Well I know my anger is not politically cool
But, brother we're in danger when kids can be so cruel as to kill for play,
Dear God have mercy we're liven just like there's no judgment day
Billy Haney is the youngest of the three accused
His grandpa got him as a baby hungry and abused
But no one guessed the depth of his emotional scares
Till we saw him on the news grinning like a movie star
Well I know my anger is not politically cool
But, brother we're in danger when we can be so cruel, as throw our kids away
Dear God have mercy we're living just like there's no judgment day
Today the headlights lined in the drizzling rain
To the graveyard stretched a five mile chain
And we laid to rest one of this towns sweetest souls
Every man has to come to a crossroad somewhere along the way.
Johnny Cash came to his crossroad in a place called Nickajack Cave.
Little white pills and whiskey
Honky tonks and smoke
One night stands with his country band
Had him strung out on the ropes
Well, he cried out to Jesus
He said, "Jesus, I think I'm too lost to save."
He already had one foot inside the grave
As he stepped into the mouth of Nickajack Cave
Everything was darkness
Wasn't no light at all
Just the cold dank air and the pitch black dirt
And the spiders on the walls
Well, he laid down beneath a ledge
And curled up there to meet his judgement day
The shivering came upon him wave by wave
Well, he could feel the breath of death in Nickajack Cave
Then high above him shone a light
He never would forget
Then he heard a voice say, "Johnny Cash,
I aint through with you yet.
Get up, I aint through with you yet.
I aint through with you get Johnny Cash,
Get up."
Then he crawled out from beneath that ledge
And felt a gentle breeze
Tears and dirt smeared on his face
As peaceful as could be
Well, he knelt down upon the ground
Raised his eyes up to the light and prayed
He said, "Lord, I'll be your servant from this day."
That's how he became "The Man In Black" in Nickajack Cave
That's how he became "The Man In Black" in Nickajack Cave
Get up Johnny Cash, I aint through with you yet
Just like every lock’s got to have a key
Every river goes looking for the sea
And when you plant a seed it reaches for the sky
It’s just the way it is, nobody wonders why
Like coffee needs a cup, you know that it ain’t much good without it
We were meant to be together, no doubt about it
Like a hammer and a nail, socks and shoes
We go hand in hand like rhythm and blues
What good is a man if he hasn’t got a dream
About as good as a car with no gasoline
You’re the one I’m dreaming of, got to have your love, can’t live without it
We were meant to be together, no doubt about it
No there ain’t no doubt about it
Something was missing, it was making me blue
But all I ever needed was you
Just like every lock’s got to have a key
Every river goes looking for the sea
And when you plant a seed it reaches for the sky
It’s just the way it is, girl with you and I
Like coffee needs a cup, you know that it ain’t much good without it
We were meant to be together, no doubt about it
No there ain’t no doubt about it
Like a hammer and a nail, socks and shoes
We go hand in hand like rhythm and blues
What good is a man if he hasn’t got a dream
About as good as a car with no gasoline
You’re the one I’m dreaming of, got to have your love, can’t live without it
You're throwin' around a lot of serious accusations
Ain't too hard to tell what you're insinuatin'
You think I'm the one who stole her away
And if not for me she'd still be yours today
We're both men here so why play games
Why don't we call a spade a spade?
Man to man tell me the truth, tell me
Were you ever there when she needed you?
Man to man look me in the eye, tell me
If you really loved her, why'd you make her cry?
Man to man, who cheated who
You're the one to blame tell me it ain't true
Man to man, man to man
Well, you think all your anger is justified
Me, I think it's just your wounded pride
What did you really think she was gonna do
She's a real woman not a doormat for you
You want her back but it's too late
Why don't we just cut to the chase
Man to man tell me the truth, tell me
Were you ever there when she needed you?
Man to man look me in the eye, tell me
If you really loved her, why'd you make her cry?
Man to man, who cheated who
You're the one to blame tell me it ain't true
Man to man
Man to man tell me the truth, tell me
Were you ever there when she needed you?
Man to man look me in the eye, tell me
If you really loved her, why'd you make her cry?
Man to man, who cheated who
You're the one to blame tell me it ain't true
Man to man, man to man
Man to man to man to man to
Man to man to man
Man to man to man to man to
Woke up this mornin' in yesterday's clothes
Still got my buzz from last night's show
A cup of coffee, Ready to go again
I've got twenty-seven shows in twenty-seven days
Playin' junk yard guitar, Gettin' paid
Gotta check the set list to tell ya what state I'm in
Go, listen
Livin' Hard is hardly livin'
For a hard rockin', road dog, randy musician
Playin' like the Stones, startin' to look like Dylan
Livin' hard is hardly livin'
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
I'm high on the stage, livin' in the spotlight
Airplane, champagne, yeah its just what it looks like
Chasin' dreams one song at a time
Well, welcome to my world for the next ninety minutes,
I'l be barin' my soul for the price of your ticket
And do it all over again tomorrow night
Go, listen
Livin' Hard is hardly livin'
For a hard rockin', road dog, randy musician
Playin' like the Stones, startin' to look like Dylan
Livin' hard is hardly livin'
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
Go, listen
Livin' Hard is hardly livin'
For a hard rockin', road dog, randy musician
Playin' like the Stones, startin' to look like Dylan
Livin' hard is hardly livin'
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
It's hardly livin'
Whoa, Whoa
Yeah, it's hardly livin'
Rollin' like the Stones, startin' to look like Dylan
Livin' hard is hardly livin'
Wow, Wow
Are you alright?
Yeah, listen
Livin' hard is hardly livin'
I used to wish that I was
Great as any man
Better than I am
Could do things no one can
And I used to wish that I was cool as I could be
But now I'm learning to live with me
Is anybody satisfied with who they really are
You could be the moon
And still be jealous of the stars
You gotta' learn to swim
If you can't walk upon the sea
So I'm learning to live with me
And I used to wish that I was
Braver than the rest
A hero nothin' less
A big duke in the west
But I know the way I am is who I'm gonna be
So I'm learning to live with me
Is anybody satisfied with who they really are
You could be the moon
And still be jealous of the stars
You gotta' learn to swim
If you can't walk upon the sea
So I'm learning to live
Learning to forgive
Single six months yesterday
Thought I oughta celebrate
So I went down to grab a couple beers
And I got so drunk I ripped my pants
I asked the bouncer for a dance
I thanked him as he threw me out
I woke up at a Waffle House
With a shiner and a wild brunette
She don't know my real name yet
Well no I ain't over you
But I'm doin' my best
Every day and every night
Hangin' on by a thread
That's stretched just a little too tight
If I can't find some peace of mind
I'll take what I can get
I ain't doin' much good
But I'm doin' my best
I decided I'd get smart
And have a long talk with my heart
At some quiet spot outside of town
So I took my best friend's Pontiac
I drove it like a maniac
Right into the reservoir
I guess we ain't best friends no more
Just my luck a cop came by
Who I beat up in junior high
He said I better have a good excuse
I said I'm doin' my best
Every day and every night
Hangin' on by a thread
That's stretched just a little too tight
If I can't find some peace of mind
I'll take what I can get
I ain't doin' much good
But I'm doin' my best
Some day I just might join the human race again
If I can ever find a place to show my face again
Yeah I'm doin' my best
I said I'm doin' my best
Every day and every night
Hangin' on by a thread
That's stretched just a little too tight
If I can't find some peace of mind
I'll take what I can get
I ain't doin' much good
But I'm doin' my best
I'm doin' my best
Yeah, she's the one
The one I told you all about
Yeah, it was serious, but it was long ago
She just might walk over here
And give me a kiss for old times
But don't you worry dear
Old times, next to you, can never come close
I'll take today over yesterday, anyday
I'll take lyin' in your arms tonight
Over and above any love, I've known
Memories may find me, but they'll always be behind me
I'll take today over yesterday, anyday
I'd be lyin' if I tried to tell you now
That I never loved her
And she doesn't ever cross my mind
But that was yesterday, and baby, I don't wanna go back
Here is where I'm gonna stay
With you in each tomorrow of my life
I'll take today over yesterday, anyday
I'll take lyin' in your arms tonight
Over and above any love, I've known
Memories may find me, but they'll always be behind me
I'll take today over yesterday, anyday
Memories may find me, but they'll always be behind me
I miss the look of surrender in your eyes
The way your soft brown hair would fall
I miss the power of your kiss when we made love
Oh but baby most of all I miss my friend
The one my heart and soul confided in
The one I felt the safest with
The one who knew just what to say
To make me laugh again and let the light back in
I miss my friend
I’ve missed the colours that you brought into my life
You’re golden smile, those blue-green eyes
And I miss your gentle voice in lonely times like now
Saying it’ll be alright, I miss my friend
The one my heart and soul confided in
The one I felt the safest with
The one who knew just what to say
To make me laugh again and let the light back in
I miss my friend
I miss those times, I miss those nights
I even miss our silly fights
The making up, the morning talks
And those late afternoon walks
I miss my friend
The one my heart and soul confided in
The one I felt the safest with
The one who knew just what to say
To make me laugh again and let the light back in
I miss my friend
I miss my friend
I was born to travel down blue highways
I never seem to learn much from my past
I don't make excuses for my mistakes
I take each day and I live it
Like it was my last
I don't look back
One foot in front of the other
On this one way track I don't look back
I live my life my way
I don't look back
I'm sure there's memories I've missed out on
There's been a couple of loves I've left behind
I haven't found a heart hat I can count on
But don't feel sorry for me
I ain't the lonesome kind
I don't look back
One foot in front of the other
On this one way track
I don't look back
I live my life my way
I don't look back
No I don't look back
I don't look back
One foot in front of the other
On this one way track
I don't look back
I live my life my way
I don't look back
I live my life my way
I don't look back
No I don't look back
No, no I don't look back
Lately I’ve been running into our old friends
And somewhere in the smalltalk someone always asks where you’ve been
So I tell them what you told me and they can’t believe we’re through
They ask me what I’m doing now, and in case you’re wondering too
I breathe in and breathe out
Put one foot in front of the other
Take one day at a time until you find
I’m that someone you can’t live without
But until then I will breathe in and breathe out
Now I’ve got every reason to find someone new
Cos you swore up and down to me that I’ve seen the last of you
But the way you loved me, girl it left me hoping and holding on
So until this world stops turning round and my heart believes that you’re gone
I breathe in and breathe out
And put one foot in front of the other
Take one day at a time until you find
That I’m that someone you can’t live without
But until then I will breathe in and breathe out
Yes we were meant to be, girl there’s no doubt
And if it takes the rest of my life for you to figure it out
I breathe in and breathe out
And put one foot in front of the other
Take one day at a time until you find
I’m that someone you can’t live without
I've come to see it's a pattern with me
To make a fast getaway
Everytime I get a little too near to love
Somebody gets too close
The next thing I know
I'm up and gone again
Chasin' the wind and the distant stars above
Ah girl
But I don't know what's been goin' on
Since the night we met
All I know is
I ain't runnin' yet
Girl I can see when you look at me
You're lookin' for a sign
That somewhere in this heart of mine there's a place for you
But I want you to know
When those feelings show
That's what chases me away
But tonight I just gotta stay and see this through
Ah girl
But I don't know what's been goin' on
Since the night we met
All I know is
I ain't runnin' yet
I ain't runnin' away from the love I see so deep in your eyes
I ain't runnin' away and I can't even say just why
Oh I don't know what's been going on since the night we met
All I know is I ain't runnin' yet
I ain't runnin' away from the love I see so deep in your eyes
I ain't runnin' away and I can't even say just why
Oh I don't know what's been going on since the night we met
All I know is I ain't runnin' yet
Girl I don't know what's been goin' on
Since the night we met
All I know is
She was cool, she was hot
She was smokin' a lot at the end of the bar
She had more than one
Too many buttons undone on that blouse she wore
Starin' too long at her
Lost in that Skynyrd song was his first mistake
And when she shot him that
'Boy, you don't want none of this' look, it was way too late
She's like a needle to a junky
She's like whiskey to a drunk
She's like poker to a gambler
She's like a bullet in a gun
She's in his blood, he can't explain the rush
When he gets with her
Might be the death of him
But he's addicted, man, he can't quit her
Well, she'd come to his house
And he'd tell her she belonged just with him
She'd get up and she'd get dressed,
Take five hundred, no less and then leave again
He said, "Baby, I'll take care of you
Can't stand the thought of sharin' you with them other guys"
She laughed and said, "Well, maybe you shouldn't call me
No more then, baby" and he didn't, that first night
She's like a needle to a junky
She's like whiskey to a drunk
She's like poker to a gambler
She's like a bullet in a gun
She's in his blood, he can't explain the rush
When he gets with her
Might be the death of him
But he's addicted, man, he can't quit her
She's in his blood, he can't explain the rush
When he gets with her
Might be the death of him
But he's addicted, man, he can't quit her
She was cool, she was hot
She was walkin' 'cross the parkin' lot with some other guy
Well, he was jealous, he was jonsin'
Greenfields backed by blue skies
'Bout as blue as your two true blue eyes
And I wonder do you feel the way I feel
When you see greenfields
Sometimes, oh, I wish you were still mine
And I'd go back in time and I'll always find
You in greenfields and you're layin' by my side
And love was real and I could taste it
On these lips of mine in
Greenfields backed by blue skies
'Bout as blue as your two true blue eyes
And I wonder do you feel the way I feel
When you see greenfields
When I see cotton candy clouds up in heaven
I close my eyes and then we drift away
And I'm loving you and holding on forever
There in your arms where I used to lay in
Greenfields backed by blue skies
'Bout as blue as your two true blue eyes
And I wonder do you feel the way I feel
Good morning beautiful, how was your night
Mine was wonderful with you by my side
And when I open my eyes and see your sweet face
It’s a good morning beautiful day
I couldn’t see the light
I didn’t know the day from night
I had no reason to care
But since you came along
I can face the dawn
Cos I know you’ll be there
Good morning beautiful, how was your night
Mine was wonderful with you by my side
And when I open my eyes and see your sweet face
It’s a good morning beautiful day
I never worry if it’s raining outside
Cos in here with you girl the sun always shines
Good morning beautiful, how was your night
Mine was wonderful with you by my side
And when I open my eyes and see your sweet face
It’s a good morning beautiful day, yeah
Ooh good morning beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
Good morning
Her birthday came and went without a card, or a single I love you
On their anniversary she sat all alone at a table set for two
She tries her best to please him, but she never hears one single word of praise
She feels just like a stranger, in a home where love has seen its better days
Well he's taken her for granted
God only knows why she keeps hangin' on
'Cause it's better to be gone, but not forgotten
Than to be forgotten, but not gone
Somehow he can't remember, when he's late to even take the time to call
And even on the nights he's there she gets the feeling he's not there at all
She's become a prisoner in that big old house where sweet love used to be
Well, it's not even over but Lord she feels just like a memory
Well he's taken her for granted
God only knows why she keeps hangin' on
'Cause it's better to be gone, but not forgotten
Than to be forgotten, but not gone
'Cause it's better to be gone, but not forgotten
Gone, but not forgotten
Well my friend you ask me what to do
If I were you, and feeling blue
I know inside that you still care
You want her here, but she's out there
Don't leave her lonely too long
'Cause she'll be gone, gone, gone
Don't leave her lonely too long
'Cause she'll be gone, gone, gone
You still have time to change her mind
She needs to know, the way you feel
And there could be no better time
You've got to show her your love is real
Don't leave her lonely too long
'Cause she'll be gone, gone, gone
Don't leave her lonely too long
'Cause she'll be gone, gone, gone
There's strangers waiting in line
To take your place and leave you behind
And then too late you'll change your mind
Your heart will break a million times
Don't leave her lonely too long
'Cause she'll be gone, gone, gone
Don't leave her lonely too long
'Cause she'll be gone, gone, gone
You know just the other morning
I was hanging around in my house
I had that old book with pictures of Madonna naked
And I was checkin' it out
Just then a friend of mine came to the door
She said she never pegged me for a scumbag before
Said she didn't ever want to see me no more
And I still don't why
I think I'm an alright guy
I think I'm an alright guy
Well I just want to live until I gotta die
I know I ain't perfect but God knows I try
I think I'm an alright guy
I think I'm alright
This one time for medicinal purposes they forced me to smoke some dope
I'm pretty sure I can still be the President
But I don't think I'll ever get to be the Pope
Well I get wild and I know I get drunk
It's not like I got a bunch of bodies in my trunk
My old man used to call me a no-good punk
And I still don't know why
I think I'm an alright guy
I think I'm an alright guy
Well I just want to live until I gotta die
I know I ain't perfect but God knows I try
I think I'm an alright guy
I think I'm alright
You know just the other night
The cops pulled me over outside the bar
When they turned on their lights
And they ordered me out my car
Man I was only kiddin' when I called 'em a couple of dicks
But still they made me do the stupid human tricks
Now I'm stuck in this jail with a bunch of dumb hicks
And I still don't know why
I think I'm an alright guy
I think I'm an alright guy
Well I just want to live until I gotta die
I know I ain't perfect but God knows I try
I think I'm an alright guy
Buenos noches senorita, I'm mighty pleased to meet ya
Maybe you and I could sit a spell and talk
I'm new to Santa Fe, I just rode into town today
Thought I'd spend some time in these adobe walls
It's dark in this cantina, it's a wonder that I seen ya
Sittin' without any company at all
I was wondering if we might dance away this lonely night
Like two shadows on these old adobe walls
I hear Celito Lindo softly playing
As I take you in my arms and hold you close
Though I don't understand a word you're saying
Your brown eyes tell me all I need to know
These walls have stood for ages and though time still turns its pages
Hearts are still the same when night begins to fall
Sure as there are stars above we're not the first to fall in love
That's the magic of these old adobe walls
I hear Celito Lindo softly playing
As I take you in my arms and hold you close
Though I don't understand a word you're saying
Your brown eyes tell me all I need to know
These walls have stood for ages
And though time still turns its pages
Hearts are still the same when night begins to fall
As sure as there are stars above
We're not the first to fall in love
That's the magic of these old adobe walls
As sure as there are stars above
We're not the first to fall in love
A showman's life,
Is a smokey bar,
And the fevered chase,
Of a tiny star,
It's a hotel room,
And a lonely wife,
From what I've seen,
Of a showman's life,
Nobody told me about this part,
They told me all about the pretty girls,
And the wine,
And the money,
And the good times,
There's no mention of,
All the wear and tear,
On an old honky tonker's heart,
Well I might of known it,
But nobody told me about this part,
A boy will dream,
As children do,
Of a great white way,
Until the dream comes true,
And a phony smile,
In a colored light,
Is all there is,
To a showman's life,
Nobody told me about this part,
Nobody told me about this part,
They told me all about the pretty girls,
And the wine,
And the money,
And the good times,
There's no mention of,
All the wear and tear,
On an old honky tonker's heart,
Well I might of known it,
But nobody told me about this part,
But nobody told me about this part,
Nobody told me about this part,
They told me all about the pretty girls,
And the wine,
And the money,
And the good times,
There's no mention of,
All the wear and tear,
On an old honky tonker's heart,
Well I might of known it,
But nobody told me about this part,
Well I might of known it,
I stepped out into the blue
Felt the wind hit my face
Before my shoot opened I felt my heart race
I was fallin’
Oh that's just fallin’
Off the coast of Australia
I dove way down deep
For all that I saw of that Great Barrier Reef
It was nothin’
Compared to you it was nothin’
[Chorus]
I got Lightning in my veins
thunder in my chest.
All tangled up with you and tryin’ to catch my breath
I've been chasing that sensation half way
around the world and lookin' back
on what we had.
I've done it all I’ve seen it all but I can't find a feelin' like that.
I wound up in some town in Spain
runnin’ with the bulls
Tryin’ to catch another thrill with a thousand other fools
We were runnin’
Ah but that’s just runnin’
when I started pushin’ 30
it started pushin’ back
Well how was I to know till now you'd be such a hard act to follow
Nothin’ seems to follow
[chorus]
I got Lightning in my veins
thunder in my chest.
All tangled up with you and tryin’ to catch my breath
I've been chasing that sensation half way
around the world and lookin' back
on what we had.
I've done it all I’ve seen it all but I can't find a feelin' like that.
It's like flyin’ down some back road at midnight
with you eyes closed and the head lights off
Your life is searchin’ everywhere can't find that feelin’ anywhere
Your all I want, now all I want is that...
Lightning in my veins
thunder in my chest.
All tangled up with you and tryin’ to catch my breath
I've been chasing that sensation half way
around the world and lookin’ back
on what we have.
I've done it all I’ve seen it all but I can't find a feelin' like that.
That’s right I've done it all
Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine Oh night divine
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here came the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend.
Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine Oh night Oh night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother
And in His name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise
We let all within us praise His holy name
Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born
I was headed north on highway 5
On a star-lit Sunday night
When a pickup truck flew by me
Out of control
As I watched in my headlights
He swerved left then back right
He never hit the brakes
As he left the road
I found him lying in the grass
Among the steel and glass
With an empty whiskey bottle by his side
Through the blood and tears
He whispered in my ear
A few last words just before he died
Don't tell mama I was drinkin'
Lord knows her soul would never rest
I can't leave this world
With mama thinkin'
I met the Lord with whiskey on my breath
I still think about that night
And how that young man died
And how others sometimes pay
For our mistakes
Last thing on his mind
As he left this world behind
Was knowing someone else's heart would break
Don't tell mama I was drinkin'
Lord knows her soul would never rest
I can't leave this world
With mama thinkin'
I met the Lord with whiskey on my breath
The day that we met
I'll never forget
Was the luckiest day of my life
She took me so far
And I broke her heart
Now I'm sittin' here
With the simple truth
That tears me apart
All I had goin' is gone
The best I'll ever do
Is over and done
It serves me right
'Cause I did her wrong
Now all I had goin' is gone
Sometimes a man
Just don't understand
He possesses everything life can bring
He thinks there's more
So he has to explore
Leavin' her alone
Time after time
'Til she walked out my door
All I had goin' is gone
The best I'll ever do
Is over and done
It serves me right
'Cause I did her wrong
Now all I had goin' is gone
Now it serves me right
She left me alone
When you give yourself away
Love becomes somethin' that you do
Not just somethin' that you say
Ain't it funny how a smile
Makes the world a better place
When you give yourself away
When you open up your heart
You never know how it's gonna end
And that's the scary part
Walls are gonna tumble on down
Dam's gonna break
When you give yourself away
And reaching out for someone
Well, is all that we can do
You reach out for me babe
I'll reach out for you
When you look up to the sky
Feel like ya just dont belong
And wishin' you could fly
You find out you're not alone
And really all the same
When you give yourself away
When you give yourself away
Give yourself away
Never know how it's gonna end
That's the scary part
Drop, raindrop fallin' from the sky like magic
Can ya feel it in the air
Drop, you oughta drop on by 'cause it's warm inside
And there's a storm out there
I'll drop, another log under the fire
Get the flame a little higher
“Til it feels just right
And I'll drop, a blanket on the floor
There's some wine I'm gonna pour
And pull the shades down tight
Chorus:
Ain't nowhere you need to be
Then wrapped up here with me
I'll turn the lights down, way down low
You let that dress drop nice and slow
Girl, I know it's true
You know just what to do
To make me drop everything for you
Drop, your hair down your shoulders
Get a little closer 'cause it's that kinda day
I'll drop, drop the needle on the record
The one that makes ya wanna love the night away
Chorus:
Ain't nowhere you need to be
Then wrapped up here with me
I'll turn the lights down, way down low
You let that dress drop nice and slow
Girl, I know it's true
You know just what to do
To make me drop everything for you
Chorus:
Ain't nowhere you need to be
Then wrapped up here with me
I'll turn the lights down, way down low
You let that dress drop nice and slow
Girl, I know it's true
You know just what to do
To make me drop everything for you
Come on drop, drop everything for you
You make me wanna drop, drop, drop, drop, drop
Yeah, drop everything for you
Drop, drop, drop, drop, drop
I stayed as drunk as I could
For longer than I should
Off ruby-red lips and soft fingertips
And her long blonde hair
Was flowing everywhere
Like a red, red wine
And its stoned my mind
What goes up must come down
It was a hard lesson learned
That was then, this is now
Chorus:
Don't get too high on love
Or addicted to her touch
Don't get hung up on forever
‘Cause comin' down is the hardest part
When she walks away and leaves you
With a hungover heart
Oh, I've tried to sober up
But I'm jonesin' way too much
For one more kiss
Oh, that heavenly bliss
And the longer that I'm dry
Takes me further back in time
When I was her man
Oh, and I was her man
Losin' her is gonna be the death of me
I can't drown her memory out
With Tennessee whiskey
Chorus:
Don't get too high on love
Or addicted to her touch
Don't get hung up on forever
‘Cause comin' down is the hardest part
When she walks away and leaves you
With a hungover heart
Chorus:
Don't get too high on love
Or addicted to her touch
Don't get hung up on forever
‘Cause comin' down is the hardest part
When she walks away and leaves you
With a hungover heart
Oh, a hungover heart
Well I've seen that look a thousand times
And I know that sparkle in your eyes
And I know what it means tonight
That's a dress you wore when we first met
And it always means you want to let your hair down
Oh and you just might
I've never seen you look so happy
You never looked so good in love
When I look into your eyes I still get weak
And when I'm this close to you I just can't speak
And it's hard to keep my hands to myself
When I know I could never love anybody else
You're all I want, you're all I need
And it's so damn hard to believe
That's you without me
Well that's your third glass of chardonnay
And he sure seems to know his way
And what to do and what to say
Well it's obvious that you've moved on
I'm still getting past you being gone
And he's going home with you tonight
When I look into your eyes I still get weak
And when I'm this close to you I just can't speak
And it's hard to keep my hands to myself
When I know I could never love anybody else
You're all I want, you're all I need
And it's so damn hard to believe
Can't believe that's you without me
Don't think you ever looked more beautiful
And you've never been more gone
When I look into your eyes I still get weak
And when I'm this close to you I just can't speak
And it's hard to keep my hands to myself
When I know I could never love anybody else
You're all I want you're all I need
And it's so damn hard to believe
I can't believe
That's you without me
I stood there in the middle of the church of the brkoen people
Watchin' to the walking wounded tell their stories
My turn came I told em' my name I said this aint my first time
And then a man started talking how the devil and the bottle was ruining my life
With last night on my breath
I stood up and said
It ain't the whiskey
It ain't the cigarettes
It ain't the stuff I smoke
It's all these things I can't forget,
and it ain't the hard times
It ain't the all nights
No it ain't that easy,
cause' it ain't the whiskey that's killin' me
So what do you got for this empty spot inside of me
The deep dark hole where love used to be
Before she ripped it out and ran into the arms of someone else
Y'all sit in this room and you talk like ya' got some kind of remedy
Well I hear what your telling me,
I got all the proof I need
It ain't the whiskey
It ain't the cigarettes
It ain't the stuff I smoke
It's all these things I can't forget,
and it ain't the hard times
It ain't the all nights
No it ain't that easy,
cause' it ain't the whiskey that's killin' me
I done all I could to drown this hurt inside,
but I can't wash you off of my mind...
It ain't the whiskey.
It ain't the cigarettes
It ain't the stuff I smoke,
It's all these things I can't forget
and it ain't the whiskey
It ain't the cigarettes
It ain't the stuff I smoke,
It's all these things I can't forget,
and it ain't the hard times
It ain't the all nights. It ain't that easy,
cause' it ain't the whiskey that's killin' me
It ain't the whiskey
That was a tough goodbye
And what tore me down was watchin' her try not to cry
She asked me to stay and for a minute I thought I might
Yeah, that was a tough goodbye
That was a long night
Full of lookin' back and wonderin' what it might ‘a been like
Must've drove her memory across at least ten state lines
Yeah, that was a long, long night
Chorus:
And I'm not quite ready yet
To settle down or even let
Someone get a hold of me
‘Cause I'm not done being free
I still have a few roads
To travel down and Lord knows
I got way too close that time
That was a tough goodbye
That was a hurtin' kind
Not the so long after awhile, see ya soon, some other time
Where I just walk away and everybody's fine
No, that was a hurtin' kind
Chorus:
And I'm not quite ready yet
To settle down or even let
Someone get a hold of me
‘Cause I'm not done being free
I still have a few roads
To travel down and Lord knows
I got way too close that time
That was a tough goodbye
I know I won't find anyone better
I can't keep runnin' forever
Chorus:
And I'm not quite ready yet
To settle down or even let
Someone get a hold of me
‘Cause I'm not done being free
I still have a few roads
To travel down and Lord knows
I got way too close that time
That was a tough goodbye
That was a tough goodbye
That was a tough goodbye
Scarecrows and devils are the only thing out this way
What that says about me, it's probably true
I've been carrying all these words around
For too long and now it's time to lay them down
I'm here for forgiveness I need it from you
The road was long and it took so much time
But I learned a lot from my mistakes
I made some wrong turns that I'm not proud of
They made me who I am today
I just got a little lost along the way
I won't blame you if you turn around and slam the door
I understand if you don't want to hear me again
I'm not here to fight, I came to you tonight
To say I'm sorry and to try to make it right
I'm only finding my way back from where I've been, don't know where I've been
The road was long and it took so much time
But I've learned a lot from my mistakes
I made some wrong turns that I'm not proud of
They made me who I am today
I just got a little lost along the way
The road was long and took so much time
But I learned a lot from my mistakes
I made some wrong turns that I'm not proud of
Made me who I am today
I just got a little lost
Just been a little lost
I just got a little lost along the way
Scarecrows and devils are the only thing out this way
What will I say?
Lookin' back upon this life
Standin' there at the pearly gates
To a golden street paradise
Feelin' humble, no room up there for pride
What will I say?
Well, I know that I've
Messed up more than a time or two
I've lived like hell, I've done it well
And I've got the scars to prove
When I show up alone at heaven's door
Will I be proud of what I've done
Or will I be begging for
One more time
One more chance
One more trip around the sun
One more dance
Another day
To get it right
Yeah, one more kiss
One more touch
Another song
Another night
Just one more time
Just wanna make sure
That I did it all right
I just wanna make sure
I loved and cared and gave with all my might
‘Cause there'll be a moment
Yeah, there always is
When I won't get another day like this
One more time
One more chance
One more trip around the sun
One more dance
Another day
To get it right
Yeah, one more kiss
One more touch
Another song
Another night
When I close my eyes she is sitting there
Deep blue Denim, Sunkist hair
Feet dangling from the dock, calling me by name
Well, before we knew it we was jumping in
Way deeper than we've ever been
Then making our way to sweet spot under the shade
Every time I go down on the river
And watch those ripples wash away
I can't help but curse September for stealing her away
The memories just don't fade like those long summer days, oh yeah
Yeah, we were laying the low, the moon was getting high
Yankee Doodle Dandy and American Pie
I was stoking the fire and the heat was coming on strong
Yeah, we were popping tops and telling tales
Strumming my guitar, Lord it never fails
We were there all night but it didn't take long
Every time I go down on the river
And watch those ripples wash away
I can't help but curse September for stealing her away
'Cause the memories just don't fade like those long summer days
I can't rewind the days I know
But if I could that's where I'd go
Every time I go down on the river
And watch those ripples wash away
I can't help but curse September for stealing her away
The memories just don't fade like those long summer days
Like those long, long summer days
Yeah, we were laying low the moon was getting high
Wake up Monday morning lookin' at another 50 hour week
Hit the ground, black coffee, runnin' on 2 hours of sleep
Damned old truck won't start and I've got some place to be by eight
You spin around in circles, cookin' breakfast, runnin' late too
You're stressed out, stretched thin, sometimes it's just like a zoo
We come home tired and weary after making it through on more day.
[Chorus]
And we fly by night
Wrapped around each other 'neath the pale moonlight
Everything in the great big world feels right
Baby you and I, we fly by night
Well, traffic's backed up bumper to bumper for 15 miles
Call you on the phone said "Hang on babe, it's gonna be a while"
You say, "Hurry home lover, I'm wearing nothing but a smile for you."
Already got my coat off as I pull into the drive
Sometimes I think I must be the luckiest man alive
When you pull me down on the couch and slowly slide off my boots.
[Repeat Chorus]
No, I wouldn't care if the sun never shined again, again.
[Repeat Chorus]
Baby you and I, we fly by night
Track 12
Bells will be ringing the sad, sad news
Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues
My baby is gone, I have no friends
To wish me greetings once again.
Choirs will be singing Silent Night
Oh, Christmas carols by candlelight
Please come home for Christmas
Please come home for Christmas
If not by Christmas then by New Year's night.
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
Oh, but it's Christmas, yeah Christmas my dear
This time of year to be with the one that you love
So won't you tell me, you'll never more roam
This Christmas and New Year will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief or pain
I'll be happy, happy once again.
--- Instrumental ---
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
Oh, but it's Christmas, yeah Christmas my dear
This time of year to be with the one that you love
So won't you tell me, you'll never more roam
This Christmas and New Year will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief or pain
'Cause, I'll be happy, happy once again
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief or pain
Well, they say he knows whose been naughty or nice
And if I have my way, baby after tonight
We'll be one couple he can scratch off his list
Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip
Such a long sleigh ride from the North Pole
And he's already got so many places to go
We've got each other, don't need another gift
Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip
Well, Santa's face would turn red if he could only see
What we'll be unwrapping underneath our Christmas tree
Well, this year all I'm asking for is one little wish
Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip
When St. Nick comes home early tonight
Mrs. Clause will surely be surprised
They'll get to snuggle, cuddle up just like this
Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip
Naked naughty and save Santa the trip
Nasty naughty and save Santa the trip
Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad naughty and save Santa the trip
Bad, bad, bad naughty and Santa the trip
Gonna save him the whole trip
Get some of those elves over here
Well I'm gonna show her
That I can forget her
That little girls lovin'
Meant nothin' to me
If you go lookin' at the bottom
of a whiskey bottle, that's where I'll be
Even though, I already know
That ain't gonna fly, that ain't gonna fly
No it didn't work then, and it dont work now
But do or die, I'm gonna try
To enjoy the ride, all the way down
West Coast cutie, comin on to me
Mama tried to warn ya California blonde
Built like a 10, young like a 20
Party til the money is gone
It'll be fun, but in the long run
That ain't gonna fly, that ain't gonna fly
No it didn't work then, and it dont work now
But do or die, I'm gonna try
Verse:
It's hard describing a heartache, because its a one of a kind thing,
a erious injury and a whole lot of endless pain,
if it was a storm, i'd compare it to a hurricane,
awe, its even got a name,
Chorus:
If it was a drink it would be a strong one,
if it was a sad song, it would be long one,
If it was a color, it would be deep deep blue,
But if we're talking about heartache, it would be you
Verse 2:
If it was a full moon it would be a total eclipse,
if it was a tidal wave, it would sink a thousand ships,
if it was a blizzard, it would be record breaking cold,
if it was a lie, it would be the greatest story told,
Chorus:
If it was a drink it would be a strong one,
if it was a sad song, it would be long one,
If it was a color, it would be deep deep blue,
A hundred cups of coffee,
Five hundred cigarettes
A thousand miles of highway
And I ain't forgot her yet
But I keep on movin',
I keep movin' down the line
There ain't nothin' in my mirror
Just a cloud of dust and smoke
What do you expect
When some ole trucker's heart gets broke
Yeah, a trucker's heart gets broke
But them big wheels of rubber
Gonna rub her off my mind
Well I'm a highway junkie
And I need that old white line
Ten miles outta' Nashville
I was doin' a hundred and one
State boy pulled me over
He said Where's the fire son?
Said Where's the fire son?
I said man there ain't no fire
I'm just runnin' from a flame
So go on an write your ticket, man,
But I aint the one to blame
That county judge tried to rob me blind
But them big wheels of rubber
Gonna rub her off my mind
Well I'm a highway junkie
And I need that old white line
So I rolled on down to Memphis,
I had nothin' left to loose
Wanted to hear some rock n' roll
But all they played was blues
I didn't wanna hear no blues
So I went to call up Elvis
But Roger Miller grabbed the phone
He said drive that eighteen wheeler boy
You're the king of the road
Said I was the king of the road
But them big wheels of rubber
Gonna rub her off my mind
Well I'm a highway junkie
And I need that old white line
I said I'm a highway junkie, man,
Well, a Gypsy lady once told me
'Son you got the kind of soul that's got to be free
It ain't what you want, it's just what you need
And like a black bird, baby, you were born with the wings'
And as the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
Well, I set it down in Tennessee and got a little juice
But I caught myself a chase of them Nashville blues
I met a little girl that tried to tie me down
So I pointed it to Hollywood and put the hammer down
And as the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
Well, I live on the run, I love on the prowl
I never wasn't much on hanging around
I never look back, I never look down
I never thought once about turning around
And as the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
As the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
She's been gone about three years
It's been a long road and a million tears
I'm movin' slow but I'm movin' on
The sweetest memories still remain
The laughter we had and the love that we made
Every night I go to bed alone
With no regrets and piece of mind
Lived so much in so little time
I'm so glad when she was here
She was mine
From the day we met
To the night she left
I loved her, no regrets
Well, time and fate can't be controlled
You play the hand that you're dealt
And the dice that you rolled
And who might've questioned God anyway
Well, these days when I look back
I know I'm blessed to be loved like that
I still miss her everyday
With no regrets and piece of mind
Lived so much in so little time
I'm so glad when she was here
She was mine
From the day we met
To the night she left
I loved her, no regrets
From the day we met
To the night she left
I loved her, no regrets
No regrets
(B.R. Hanby)
Up on the housetop reindeer pause
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down thru the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones Christmas joys
Chorus
Ho, ho, ho!
Who wouldn't go!
Ho, ho, ho!
Who wouldn't go!
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down thru the chimney with
Good Saint Nick
--- Instrumental ---
First comes the stocking of little Nell
Oh, dear Santa, fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that will open and shut her eyes
Chorus
Ho, ho, ho!
Who wouldn't go!
Ho, ho, ho!
Who wouldn't go!
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down thru the chimney with
Good Saint Nick
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down thru the chimney with
(Sang)
I was lost in trouble and strife,
I heard a voice and it changed my life
And now it's a brand new day,
And I ain't afraid to say.
You're not alone when you're down and out
And I think you know who I'm talking about
When I don't know how I'll get through
I ask myself what would Willie do?
What would Willie do,
Well, he'd travel so far
With nothing but a song and his old guitar
And a tour bus and some semi-trucks,
Thirty crew men and a little bit of luck
Well, he loves all the people, the ugly and the randy
If you don't believe me take a look at the family
And they'll tell you that it's true
When skies are gray what would Willie do?
Well, long ago when he came unto us,
His words were simple but they went right through us
And the whole world sang along,
But then they didn't want to hear his songs
He was gone and we thought we'd lost him
But he grew his hair and he moved to Austin
And all of the people smiled,
They came to hear him sing from miles
Like a miracle all those rednecks and hippies
From New York City down to Mississippi
Stood together and raised a brew
When it's all gone wrong what would Willie do?
(Spoken)
You know sometimes I wonder
When I ain't gettin' nowhere
What would old Willie do
When it all gets too much to bear
And I can see him on his lonely old tour bus
And he's got his problems just like any of us
Well, he'd just take a deep breath
And then he'd let it all go
And he'd take another deep breath and let it all go
And he'd take another deep breath, and he'd hold it
Ah, and I bet he'd feel hungry
In a way that seems strange
Yeah hungry, for all the things that he just can't change
Like the time he passed out in is own bedroom
And his wife sewed him up in the sheets
And beat him with a broom, and he forgave her
And you think that's rough,
Well, then the IRS came and they took away all of his stuff
They took his golf course and his recording studio,
And he just went out and did another show.
(Sang)
So when it's all coming down on you
You better ask yourself what would Willie do?
What would Willie do,
Well, he'd take a little time
And talk to old rooster
As he'd drive on down the line
And there's millions down that road,
And with a word he's gonna lighten their load
He loves all the people no matter their races
Hell, he even had a hit country song with Julio Iglesias
And that ain't easy to do, so when it's all too much,
What would Willie
When the game gets tough what would Willie
Her birthday came and went without a card, or a single I love you
On their anniversary she sat all alone at a table set for two
She tries her best to please him, but she never hears one single word of praise
She feels just like a stranger, in a home where love has seen its better days
Well he's taken her for granted
God only knows why she keeps hangin' on
'Cause it's better to be gone, but not forgotten
Than to be forgotten, but not gone
Somehow he can't remember, when he's late to even take the time to call
And even on the nights he's there she gets the feeling he's not there at all
She's become a prisoner in that big old house where sweet love used to be
Well, it's not even over but Lord she feels just like a memory
Well he's taken her for granted
God only knows why she keeps hangin' on
'Cause it's better to be gone, but not forgotten
Than to be forgotten, but not gone
'Cause it's better to be gone, but not forgotten
Gone, but not forgotten
Than to be forgotten, but not gone
That was a tough goodbye
And what tore me down was watchin’ her try not to cry
She asked me to stay and for a minute I thought I might
Yeah, that was a tough goodbye
That was a long night
Full of lookin’ back and wonderin’ what it might ‘a been like
Must’ve drove her memory across at least ten state lines
Yeah, that was a long, long night
Chorus:
And I’m not quite ready yet
To settle down or even let
Someone get a hold of me
‘Cause I’m not done being free
I still have a few roads
To travel down and Lord knows
I got way too close that time
That was a tough goodbye
That was a hurtin’ kind
Not the so long after awhile, see ya soon, some other time
Where I just walk away and everybody’s fine
No, that was a hurtin’ kind
Chorus:
And I’m not quite ready yet
To settle down or even let
Someone get a hold of me
‘Cause I’m not done being free
I still have a few roads
To travel down and Lord knows
I got way too close that time
That was a tough goodbye
I know I won’t find anyone better
I can’t keep runnin’ forever
Chorus:
And I’m not quite ready yet
To settle down or even let
Someone get a hold of me
‘Cause I’m not done being free
I still have a few roads
To travel down and Lord knows
I got way too close that time
That was a tough goodbye
That was a tough goodbye
That was a tough goodbye
And what tore me down was watchin’ her try not to cry
Well, a Gypsy lady once told me
'Son you got the kind of soul that's got to be free
It ain't what you want, it's just what you need
And like a black bird, baby, you were born with the wings'
And as the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
Well, I set it down in Tennessee and got a little juice
But I caught myself a chase of them Nashville blues
I met a little girl that tried to tie me down
So I pointed it to Hollywood and put the hammer down
And as the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
Well, I live on the run, I love on the prowl
I never wasn't much on hanging around
I never look back, I never look down
I never thought once about turning around
And as the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
As the crow flies, so do I
I can be gone in the blink of an eye
Next town's never too hard to find
It's never that far as the crow flies
C-c-crow flies