unknown

How many arms have held you
And hated to let you go
How many, how many i wonder
But i really don't want to know
And how many lips have kissed you
And set your soul aglow
How many, how many i wonder
But i really don't want to know

So always make me wonder
And always make me guess
Even if i ask you
Darlin', don't confess

No you just let that remain your secret
'cause darlin' i do love you so
How many, how many i wonder
But i really don't want to know

How many, how many i wonder
But i really don't want to know

I can hear the wind a blowin' in my mind
Just the way it use to sound through the georgia pines
You were always there to answer when i'd call
You and me, we had it all
Remember how i use to touch your hair
Reaching for the feeling that was always there
You were the best thing in my life, i can recall
You and me, we had it all

I know that we can never live those times again
But i let my dreams take me back to where we've been
And i stay there with you just as long as i can
Oh it was so good
It was so good
It was so good when you were my man

But i'll never stop believing in your smile
Even though you didn't stay, it was all worth while
You were the best thing in my life i can recall
You and me, we had it all

I know that we could never get that far again
So i let these memories take me on back to where we've been
And i stay there with you just as long as i can
Oh it was so good, it really was
It was so good, oh oh
It was so good when you were my man

You were the best thing in my life i can recall
You and me, we had it all

He takes the train into the city
To him it's more than just a working day
Cause he knows he can change the world in his ordinary way
She's got a job, she has a family
She tries to keep them both together
She's barely getting by, saving everything she makes
Day by day it seems it's getting harder to win
How much longer, ready for their ship to come in

These are the times of the everyday hero
This is the battlefield of the working man
Trying to survive, staying alive, giving it all that he can
With a fire in his soul that keeps burning
And a dream in her heart that won't die
Living day to day, there's no easy way in this everyday life

They started out as high school sweethearts
He promised her a life of luxury
And though they don't have riches they have everything they need
The eyes of her child are her diamonds
The gift of his love are her pearls
Together they plan, taking a stand to make this a better world

But never breaking, knowing that their dreams will begin
Getting stronger in each other's arms

These are the times of the everyday hero
This is the battlefield of the modern world
There's a spirit inside that keeps us alive, giving it all that we can
With a fire in our soul that keeps burning
And a dream in our hearts that won't die
Living day to day, there's no easy way in this everyday life

Everybody has a special reason
There's a chosen road to follow
Just remember nothing good comes easy
Don't surrender till you you find your rainbow

These are the times of the everyday hero
This is the battlefield of the working man
Trying to survive, staying alive, giving it all that he can
With a fire in his soul that keeps burning
And a dream in her heart that won't die
Living day to day, there's no easy way in this everyday life

These are the times of the everyday hero
This is the battlefield of the modern world
There's a spirit inside that keeps us alive, giving it all that we can
With a fire in our soul that keeps burning
And a dream in our hearts that won't die
Living day to day, there's no easy way in this everyday life

When i look at you
I melt like a candle
You light a fire in me
What am i to do
I just hope i can handle
The heat and the smoke blinding me
This feeling, this fire
This burning desire
Is raging its way through my soul
And if you feel the same
Help me fan the flames
'til we're burning out of control

Burning to know you
Burning to show you
And i've felt this way from the start
Burning with passion
I do hope it's lasting
And it's burning a hole in my heart

You kindle in me
A warm glowing feeling
A spark and a flicker of hope
It's more than a game
And like moths to a flame
We're drawn to its warmth and its glow

These embers of love
Are fueled by the notion
This could be an eternal flame
Consumed by the blaze
I fear it's too late
'cause this torch that i hold bears your name

Oh, and i'm burning to know you
Burning to hold you
It's grown to a flame from a spark
Burning with passion
I do hope it's lasting
And it's burning a hole in my heart

Oh, i'm burning with passion
I do hope it's lasting...

I've had so many dreams fall apart...

And it's burning a hole in my heart...

I'm burning
Oh, i'm burning
Mmmm, i'm burning oh, i burning ooh

Chorus:
I've got a never ending love for you
From now on, that's all i want to do
From the first time we met i knew
I'd have a never ending love for you

After all this time of being alone
We can love one another
Feel for each other
From now on
Feel so good i can hardly stand it

Repeat chorus

Packin' my suitcase writin' a tear stained good-bye note
Sayin' so long to a love gone wrong and that's all she wrote
Leavin' behind what once was mine with sad regrets
But it's all gone now and i'm leavin' town on the heartbreak express
Walkin in the rain with a heart full of pain to the train depot
The only things that's gonna keep me warm now is my overcoat
Lost and lonely waitin in line at the ticket desk
Hey mister won't you give me a one-way ticket on the heartbreak express

I'm gonna roll on down the line
I'm gonna go so far i'm gonna get it off my mind
It hurts to know it ain't enough when you give your best
Got a ticket to ride and i'm leavin tonight on the heartbreak express

Oh i couldn't hold a candle to a flaming beauty that caught his eye
It's killin' me now but i won't stay around and let him watch me die
Oh it just goes to show you never do know 'cause i never would'a guessed
I'd be sittin' here now on a train sorrow bound called the heartbreak express

I'm gonna roll on down the line
I'm gonna go so far i'm gonna get it off mt mind
Maybe someday somewhere someway i will forget
But there's no goin' back so roll down the track you ole heartbreak express
Feelin' alone while a low whistle moans
On the heartbreak express

There is a place where the sun's always glowing
Take me there, won't you take me there
Meadows grow green near the streams gently flowing
Take me there, won't you take me there
A city of riches beyond comprehension
Take me there, won't you take me there
Streets are of gold, gates of pearl, brilliant mansions
Take me there, won't you take me there

Chorus:

Take me and show me this rare place you speak of
Take me there, won't you take me there
To this land of plenty where there is complete love
Take me there, won't you take me there

At the foot of the throne the kingdom rejoices
Take me there, won't you take me there
The angels are singing his praise with their voices
Hallelujah, hallelujah take me there

Peace, joy and love linger on through the ages
Take me there, won't you take me there
Lambs lay with lions and lions with babies
Take me there, won't you take me there

Take me and show me this rare place you speak of
Take me there, won't you take me there
To this land of plenty where there is complete love
Take me there, i can't take you there

But there is a church where they teach all about it
Take me there, won't you take me there
There is a book we must not be without it
Take me there, i will read with you there

There is an altar where sins are forgiven
Take me there, yes i'll kneel with you there
We'll find there the god of eternal living
Take me there, he will take you there

There is no sorrow and no heartache there
There is no crying and no dying there
Won't you take me there, won't you take me there
Hallelujah won't you take me there

I believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus
I believe there's always hope when all seems lost
And i believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus, i'll tell you why i do
'cause i believe that dreams and plans and wishes can come true
I believe in miracles, i believe in magic too
Oh i believe in santa claus and i believe in you

I believe in family, in country and in smiles
I believe in turnin' negatives to positives in life
I believe in lookin' farther up the farther down we get
I believe when someone hurts us we should forgive and forget

And i believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus
I believe love should prevail at any cost
And i believe in santa claus

I believe in saying what you mean and meaning what you say
I believe a better attitude can make a better way
And i believe in viewing life as a journey that we're on
And lookin' at our troubles as another stepping stone

And i believe that everything in life is what it's meant to be
I believe there is a god somewhere although he's hard to see
I believe i am so therefore i should do all that i can
To be a better piece in the puzzle of god's plan

And i believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus
I believe there's always hope when all seems lost
And i believe in santa claus

Let the little children sing it

I believe in santa claus, i believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus, i believe in santa claus

Let the whole world sing it with us

I believe in santa claus, i believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus, i believe in santa claus

Let the whole world sing it with us

I believe in santa claus
I believe in santa claus
I believe there's always hope when all seems lost
I believe in santa claus

Your love is like a gentle breeze
That's always blowin' over me
I know you're all i'll ever need
In each and every way
You're both ends of the rainbow
My colors and my pot of gold
I love you with a love untold
More than i can say

You are the song of every bird
You are the poet's every word
Every artist's picture
Every writer's play

You are the glow in every night
You are the warmth in each sunrise
Makes no difference how i try
It's more than i can say

And when i've needed you
You've always been there for me
Been my friend and stood by me
And held me as you loved the world away

And when i've wanted you
You have satisfied my needs
Fullfilled all my fantasies
I love you more and more each day

More than i can say

Oh and sometimes i watch you gently sleep
Listen as you softly breathe
Touch you skin and kiss you sweet
And love you all the way

I reach for you
You come to me
Love me into ecstacy
I will love you endlessly

More than i can say

And when i've needed you
You've always been there for me
Been my friend and stood by me
And held me as you loved the world away

And when i've wanted you
You have satisfied my needs
Fullfilled all my fantasies
I love you more and more each day

More than i can say

I love you more and more each day
More than i can say
More than i can say
More than i can say

More than i can say

To everything
Turn, turn, turn
There is a season
Turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven
A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything
Turn, turn, turn
There is a season
Turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones
A time to gather stones together

To everything
Turn, turn, turn
There is a season
Turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracings

A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time to love, a time to hate
A time of peace, i swear it's not too late

Chorus:

I'm the queen of the sleazy tabloids
I rule the trashy kingdom
Like lady di they make sure i am never left alone
Papparazzi and reporters stalk me from the shadows
Making sure to kepp my royal assetts on my throne

Oh they talk about the lovers
That i keep undercover
And i wish that i was as much fun
As they have you believe
Just like alec baldwin
I'd love to whack 'em all one
But instead i'll wait and see
Who i am sleepin' with next week

I'm the queen of the sleazy tabloids
And i rule the trashy kingdom
But the rumors raise my cue score
And pay for my big home
I guess i 'augt to sue them
But instead i guess i'll use them
To keep me in the spotlight
And keep me on my throne

Cause i'm the queen of the sleazy tabloids

I have rocked you to sleep like a baby
Stood beneath you and lifted you up
I have given you comfort and safety
Now you've gone in the prime of our love
I have cradled your head on my pillow
Quenched your thirst from my sweet loving cup
I have bowed to your needs like a willow
Now you've gone in the prime of our love

Oh, the days are slow in their passing
And the nights are so dreadfully dull
And the question my heart keeps on asking
Why'd you leave in the prime of our love?

I have cradled your head on my pillow
Quenched your thirst from my sweet loving cup
I have bowed to your needs like a willow
Now you've gone in the prime of our love

In the prime of our love you've forsaken
Our bright hopes and just left them to fade
And the heart that was yours for the breaking
Lies in pieces to wither away

I have cradled your head on my pillow
Quenched your thirst from my sweet loving cup
I have bowed to your needs like a willow
Now you've gone in the prime of our love

In the prime of our love you've forsaken
Our bright hopes and just left them to fade
And the heart that was yours for the breaking
Lies in pieces to wither away
Lies in pieces as cold as the clay

Oh sugar pie, honey bunch
You know that i love you
I can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
In and out my life
You come and you go
Leaving just your picture behind
And i've kissed it a thousand times

When you snap your fingers or wink your eye
I come a running to you
Tied to you like a ball-and-chain
And there's nothing that i can do

Can't help myself
No, i can't help myself

Sugar pie, honey bunch
I'm weaker than a girl should be
I can't help myself
I'm a fool in love you see

I wanna tell you i don't love you
Tell you that we're through
And i've tried
But every time i see your face
I get all choked up inside

When i call your name
Boy it starts the flame
Burning in my heart
Tearin' it all apart
No matter how i try
My love i cannot hide

Sugar pie, honey bunch
You now that i'm weak for you
I can't help myself
I love you and nobody else

Ooh sugar pie honey bunch
I'll do anything you ask me to
I can't help myself
I want you and nobody else

Sugar pie, honey bunch
You know that i love you
I can't help myself
No no no, i can't help myself

Don't try to cry your way out of this
Don't try to lie or i'll catch you in it
Don't try to make me feel sorry for you
Just because i'm blonde
Don't think i'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool
When you left you thought i'd sit
An' you thought i'd wait
An' you thought i'd cry
You called me a dumb blonde
Ah, but somehow i lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned
Blondes have more fun

You flew too high up off the ground
It's stormy wheater an' had to come back down
But i've found new thread for my old spool
Just because i'm blonde
Don't think i'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

When you left you thought i'd sit
An' you thought i'd wait
An' you thought i'd cry
You called me a dumb blonde
Ah, but somehow i lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned
Blondes have more fun

You flew too high up off the ground
It's stormy wheater an' had to come back down
But i've found new thread for my old spool
Just because i'm blonde
Don't think i'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

Thumbing for a ride by the edge of the road
With a brown paper bag to hold my clothes
But tonight i'm going home where i belong
If the good lord's willing and the creek don't rise
And if my luck holds out, and i catch me a ride
When the sun goes down tomorrow, i should be home
This big city ain't no kind of place
For a country girl with a friendly face
If you smile people look at your funny, they take it wrong
They laugh at my talkin' and clothes i wear
They put me down and they call me square
But tonight i'm going home where i belong

Chorus:

I'm goin' back to the people i love
Back to the place that i dream of
It's true that there's no place like home sweet home
The one i want to see the most
Is the boy who begged me not to go
When the sun goes down tomorrow

Tag:

Tonight i'm going back where i belong

When you're alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go downtown
When you got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, i know, downtown
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalks where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

And go downtown
Things'll be great when you're downtown
No finer place for sure, downtown
Everything's waiting for you

Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movie shows, downtown
Or maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close, downtown

Just listen to the rhythm of the music that they're playin'
Making conversation while you're on the dance floor swayin'
Happy again
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

And go downtown
Where all the lights are bright, downtown
Waiting for you tonight, downtown
You're gonna be alright now

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to guide them along
So maybe i'll see you there
You can forget all your troubles
Just forget all your cares

And go downtown
Things'll be great when you're downtown
Don't wait a minute more, downtown
Everything's waiting for you

Downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown, waiting for you tonight
Downtown, you're going to be alright now
Get on, get on, get on downtown

Fade:

Downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown, waiting for you tonight
Downtown, you're going to be alright now
Get on, get on, get on downtown

There must be something fishy going on
You said you were goin' on a fishin' trip with some old friend
You said that you'd be home tonight somewhere around ten
Well here it is, it's two o'clock and you're still not at home
I think there's something fishy goin' on

I think that i'm a sucker that's swallowing your line
I try to make myself believe that it's all in my mind
But you never asked me if i'd like to go along
So there must be something fishy goin' on

Chorus:

There's something fishy goin' on
On these fishin' trips you're goin' on
I'm gettin' tired of stayin' home alone

Some night when you come home and discover that i'm gone
You can bet there's something fishy goin' on

I guess some large-mouth bass left that lipstick on your shirt
I don't think you're a fisherman, honey
I think you're a flirt
Well if you're goin' fishin' then why don't you bring 'em home
I think there's something fishy goin' on

Repeat chorus

Tag:

Yes, you can bet there's something fishy goin' on

I feel so out of place here
With this high society
These high fallutin' people
Don't know what to make of me
I feel like a minnow in a sea of moby dicks
A small fry in a big pan
They're caviar -- i'm fish sticks
Fish out of water
I know i don't belong
Fish out of water
Everything i do is wrong
My style of hair, the clothes i wear
The way i speak, the things i eat
The way i act, my lack of tact
Nothin' seems to fit
Fish out of water
Flounderin' round
Out of my element

But i'm just as good as they are
Why do i feel second rate
It's like, "sorry charlie,
We want only tuna with good taste"
I guess you could say wal-mart
Is quite a way from gucci's
I'm timex, they're rolex
I'm captain d's, they're sushi

Fish out of water
I've had it to the gills
Fish out of water
With these yuppie-guppie frills
Yeah, i'm a square in a round hole
A catfish in a goldfish bowl
A little fish with lots of soul
Out of my element
Fish out of water
Flounderin' round just for the halibut

Save me, save me
S.o.s. somebody
Save me, save me
Somebody rescue me

Fish out of water
Somebody throw me in
Fish out of water
On a scale of one to ten
I'm a two, perhaps a three
Compared to the big fish in the sea
I'm washed ashore so save me please
I'm in an awful fix
Fish out of water
Rescue me
And you better do it quick
Fish out of water
It's such a culture shock
Fish out of water
My stomach's tied in knots
Fish out of water
Fish out of water

Please release me, let me go
'cause i don't love you anymore
And to live without love is a sin
So release me and let me love again
I have found a new love, dear
And i'll always want him near
His lips are warm while yours are cold
So release me, my darlin' let me go

Oh please release me, let me go
'cause i just won't love you anymore
And to live together we both know is a sin
So release me, release me and let me love again

Oh, please, please, please, please
Release me, let me go
'cause i, i don't love you anymore
And to live together is a sin
So release me and let me love again

Oh, please release me, let me go
I don't love you anymore
And to live together is a sin
So release me and let me love again

I found your letter in my mailbox today
You were just checkin' if i was okay
And if i still miss you
Well you know what they say
Chorus:

Just once in a very blue moon
Just once in a very blue moon
Just once in a very blue moon
And i feel one comin' on soon

No need to tell me you'd like to be friends
And help me get back on my feet again
And do i still miss you?
Well it's just now and then

Repeat chorus

Bridge:

There's a blue moon shinin'
When i'm reminded
Of all we've been through
Such a blue moon shinin'
Does it ever shine down on you?

Oh, 'cause you act like
It never even hurt you at all
And i'm the only one
Gettin' up from a fall
Tell me you dont feel it
Oh can't you recall

Repeat chorus

The snow was fallin' swiftly and it mounted on the street
Little footprints in the snow made by our children's feet
As i walked them to the good will store to get some clothes to wear
As we turned around the corner i saw you standing there
I tried to turn the children and walk the other way
I prayed they hadn't seen you then i heard the baby say
"mommie, ain't that daddy holding out his hand
Begging for money from that other man?"

They asked me "ain't that daddy?"
And "yes" i had to say
And i wondered if i'd failed you
And made you turn this way

No, you didn't fail me, my weakness was just too strong
Because you see, i thought more of the bottle than our family and our home
No, you didn't fail me sweetheart, you loved me all you could
You had my babies and you loved me like no other woman ever would

You know i guess i'd be better off dead
Than in the awful ship i'm in
But death just don't seem to have a place for those that stay drunk on whiskey, wine and gin
You see i die a constant death over and over every day

If i could change, you know i'd do it for you, the babies and our home
But you might as well forget me for i'm just too forward gone
But i wish you would do me one last favor and do it just for me
When they ask you, "momma ain't that daddy?"
Just say "it used to be"

I wish i could forget you, but i won't
I wish i loved another, but i don't
It's just the same, day after day
Your memory keeps getting in my way
But i'm hoping i will be alright
But i don't even sleep at night
I close my eyes i see your face
Your memory keeps getting in my way

Bridge:

I don't know why i can't forget you
I don't see why i should let you
Keep messing up my mind with all those thoughts of yesterday
Your memory keeps getting in my way

It's easy for someone to lie
I'm saying i'll forget you and i'll try
Here's hoping that i will someday
Your memory keeps getting in my way

Repeat bridge

Help, i need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, i need somebody
Please, please help me
When i was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in anyway
But now those days are gone and i'm not so self assured
No i finally changed my mind and i opened up the door

Chorus:

Help me, if you can i'm feelin' down
And i do appreciate you being 'round
Won't you help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me

And now my life has changed in so many ways
My independence seemed to vanish in the haze
But every now and then i feel so insecure
I know that i need your light, i never done before

Repeat chorus

Help me, help me, ooh

When i was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in anyway
But now those days are gone and i'm not so self assured
No i finally changed my mind and i opened up the door

Repeat chorus twice

Help me, help me, ooh

Blue me, blue me
Blue is the color
That fits best on me
I'm blue
Just as blue as can be
Blue me, blue me
I cry
And i die
I lie awake at night
And i question why
Must it be
I can never be free
Blue me, blue me

My heart is heavy
But it's empty inside
No one to love me
Or to lay down beside
I'm blue
The queen of sorrow
Wears royal blue
My luck ain't changin'
Is it ever goin' to
I'm blue, oh i'm blue

Why must i wear this robe of blue misery
Blue me, blue me

Ooh

This sad old feeling
Is breakin' me down
No satisfaction with these blues hangin' 'round
Lord, i'm blue
Oh, i'm so blue

Why can't i shake it tell me where will this end
When will i get out of this blue rut i'm in
Oh, i'm blue
Looks like the blues just took a liking to me
Blue me, blue me

Blue me, blue me
Blue is the color that fits best on me
Ooooh, i'm blue
I'm just as blue as can be
Blue me,
Blue me

Last night you breathed the deepest sigh
Turned away with those gold cold cool eyes
You said won't you give me space to breathe
But my tears gave you confidence to leave
Now you say i'm just too much for you
There are things you'll never know
If you lie and cheat so easily
Ya better go, you better go
Go, go, go, you better go

All i know is how i feel
And my heart is always yours to steal
But you take and never give to me
Your kisses are charity
Your kisses are charity

Yesterday you were my brightest star
But even when you're near
I don't know where you are
I was wrong to show my weaker side
Now it's much too late to cry, cry, cry

I was blind to put my trust in you
If you leave me, i'll fall apart
Did you plan to make a fool out of me
From the start, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

All i know is how i feel
And my heart was always yours to steal
But you take and never give to me
Your kisses are charity
Your kisses are charity

Now you say i'm too much for you
There are things you'll never know
If you lie and cheat so easily
Ya better go, you better go
Go, go, go, you better go

All i know is how i feel
And my heart was always yours to steal
But you take and never give to me
Your kisses are charity
You never give to me

All i know is how i feel
And my heart was always yours to steal
But you take but never give to me
Your kisses are charity
Your kisses are charity

You kindle the fire of love inside me
Each time our lips meet
I'm not strong when we're alone
Your kisses make me weak
You must know how i feel
But do you feel the same
Everytime you kiss me
You add fuel to the flame
My eyes light up when i see you
I burn with desire
Each time you're near
You say you'll care
But still i'm not sure
But please don't ask me to love you
If you're not gonna change my name

Everytime you touch me
You add fuel to the flame
This fire you started inside me
Has reached my very soul
You're adding fuel to a flame
That's already burning out of control
When you give me your name
I give you everything
Everytime you kiss me
Adds fuel to the flame
Yes everytime you touch me
You add fuel to the flame

I love you, i love you
My heart seems to whisper
But my lips cannot form those words
I know my heart
Is calling out to you
In a voice you've already heard

Does your heart feel as if
It could burst any second
Is it racing, will not slow up
Do you just want to be
With me endlessly
Well i'm thinking
We might be in love

We might be in love
The best i can tell
I thinkin' thoughts
That i've never pondered
And i'm feeling like i've never felt

It's like i drink
From some magic posion
Sipping from your loving cup
Intoxicated, infatuated
I'm thinking we might be in love

We might be in love
What else could it be
These feelings of wonder
Passion and romance
Excitement and pure ectasy

We might be in love
And it might be forever
I think there's a future for us
If you just want to be
In and all over me
It might be, we might be in love

I promise for keeps
If you're feeling like me
Then it might be
We might be in love
I dare say
We might be in love

Chorus:
Dr. robert f. thomas
May his name forever stand
Dr. robert f. thomas
Was a mighty, mighty man
And he enriched the lives
Of everyone that ever knew him
And in my song i hope to sing
Some of the praise that's due him

Dr. thomas was a man
The lord must have appointed
To live among us mountain folks
In eastern tennessee
And he delivered more than half
The babies in those mountains
Among those babies
He delivered me

There was no way to drive along
The roads back in those mountains
But dr. thomas got there
Just the same
He often rode on horseback
To get where he was needed
But if he had to walk
He always came

Repeat chorus

Dr. thomas was a friend
A neighbor and a doctor
Though he seldom got a dime
For all he'd done
And i remember lots of times
We sent for dr. thomas
But i don't recall a time
He didn't come

They say a man is judged
By the deeds he does while livin'
A judgement when he stands
Before the lord
And i know heaven holds a place
For men like dr. thomas
And i know that he'll receive
His just reward

Repeat chorus

I couldn't wait forever
Did you expect me to
I guess you thought i'd never
Find somebody new
I lived on dreams and promises
As long as i could
I couldn't wait forever
The way you thought i would
The lonely nights grew longer
As i prayed for time to fly
I lived on hopes that you'd return
And that's how i got by
The agony of loneliness
Just got too much for me
I couldn't wait forever
Needing love so desperately

So i found new lips to kiss me
New arms to hold me tight
I found new love and happiness
To fill these empty nights
You took my love for granted
Now my heart has found a new home
I couldn't wait forever
Forever's just too long
I couldn't wait forever
Forever's just too long

I wasted my tears
When i cried over you
I wasted my tears
When i cried over you
I should've known
You would never be true
I loved and i lost you
Now i'm so blue
I wasted my tears
When i cried over you

You said that you loved me
And would always be true
Now you gone'n left me
Oh, what will i do
Oh, why did you leave me
For somebody new
I wasted my tears
When i cried over you

I wasted my time
When i spent it with you
But one is so blind
When love is so new
Now out of my fears have come true
I wasted my tears
When i cried over you

I wasted my tears
When i cried over you

Christmas without you
White christmas and i'm blue
Like fireworks with no fuse
Christmas without you
The fireplace keeps burning and my thoughts keep turning
The pages of memories of time spent with you
Old christmas songs we knew and used to make love to
Make it hard to get used to
Christmas without you

Christmas without you
White christmas and i'm blue
I love you i miss you
So sad but so true
Christmas without you
Like a mystery with no clues
Like fireworks with no fuse
Christmas without you

The sweetest gift i know would be if the new snow
Could fall on your footsteps on this christmas eve
The most joyous christmas if luck could be with us
Would be if saint nicholas brought you home to me

Christmas without you
White christmas and i'm blue
I love you i miss you i need you
So sad but so true
Like a mystery with no clues
Like fireworks with no fuse
Christmas without you

Repeat chorus

No matter how you're tempted
Don't say yes to me
Don't make this night as smooth to lead me on
It's just that i'm so lonely and i need someone
I've been too lonely too long
Oh please be strong enough to refuse me
Before i let myself do something wrong
For down inside i'm not that kind of woman
I've been too lonely too long

Oh please don't take advantage of the situation
For i'm afraid that i'm too weak to resist temptation
When you're used to being loved
It's hard to live alone
I've been too lonely too long
I've been too lonely too long

Last night you called me barbara
As you lay fast asleep
And although i'm not barbara
You wanted me to be
You whispered words i haven't heard
In such a long, long time
Last night you said i love you
With barbara on your mind
Sometimes i find traces of her kisses on your skin
And strands of chestnut hair
That say you've been with her again
Little traces of her that it breaks my heart to find
Last night you called me darlin'
With barbara on your mind

With barbara on your mind
You held me in your arms so tight
And lying there so close to you
I cried until day light

And though you think that i don't know
I'm really not that blind
Last night you said i love you
With barbara on your mind
Last night you called me darlin'
With barbara on your mind

Cry, cry darlin' that's what i'll do
If you should leave me with the blues
Cry, cry darlin' that's what i'll do
If you're the one that i should lose
For me there will be no moonlight
If ever we should part
Cry, cry darlin' that's all i'll do
'cause you're the one that's in my heart

Cry, cry darlin' my eyes would cry
And never dry if you should go
Cry, cry darlin' when shadows creep
I'll just weep all night i know

You know how much i'd miss you
If ever we should part
Cry, cry darlin' that's all i'll do
'cause you're the one that's in my heart

Oh, cry, cry darlin' that's all i'll do
'cause you're the one that's in my heart

It's been one of those days
That reminded me in many ways
Of when we were happy, still in love
Just a certain way the wind blows
Just a certain way the sun glows
It's been one of those days that reminded me of us
And even though it's over i never will get over
These feelings that i get on certain days
And i know i'll always love you
And i'll always be thinkin' of you
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
And today well, it's been one of those days

It's been one of those days and my heart feels so heavy
And my mind is so full of thoughts of you
It's been one of those days and i'd give my life to see you
And to once more know the love that we once knew

And even though it's over i never will get over
Oh these feelings that i get on certain days
I guess i know i'll always love you
And i'll always be thinkin' of you
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
And today well, it's been one of, one of those days

It's been one of those days
That reminded me in many ways
Of when we were happy, still in love

Send me the pillow that you dream on
Don't you know that i still care for you
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling i can dream on it too
Each night while i'm sleeping oh so lonely
I pray that time will let our dreams come true
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling i can dream on it too

Send me the pillow, send me the pillow

Each night when i sleep i dream about you
And wish that i was dreamin' next to you
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling i can dream on it too

Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling i can dream on it too

Send me the pillow you dream on
Send me the pillow, send me the pillow

Send me, send me, send me the pillow that you dream on
Send me the pillow, send me the pillow

She stands before the mirror
Smiles at her reflection
Striking sexy poses in the glass
She paints her lips a brilliant red
Piles her hair high on her head
Struggles to replace a false eyelash
She powders up her face
Paints her cheeks to match her lips
She wears a dress cut low in the front
Fittin?tight around her hips
And there inside her room
She stands and gazes at herself
Where beauty lives in memory
She lives in fairy tales

Chorus:

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who

It's just one emotion after another
They will dress themselves as angels and theives
They will make you believe you're in heaven
Then they'll drag you through hell on your knees
It's just one emotion after another
One day i'm up just as high as it goes
Next day i'm down to the lowest of lows
I do love you baby but we can't get along
With or without each other it's al right or it's all wrong

It's hard to determine where the balance should be
We swear it's forever while we're packing to leave
Each time we end it i swear never again
But the minute you come knockin' i can't wait to let you in

It's just one emotion after another
They will dress themselves as angels and theives
They will make you believe you're in heaven
Then they'll drag you through hell on your knees

It's just one emotion after another
It's been that way since lovim' began
Like an ocean love flows with it's highs and it's lows
Like the tide it just goes out and in
It's just one emotion after another

It's just one emotion after another
But i guess that's just the way that it goes
Love is rainbow and rain, love is pleasure and pain
I cannot stay the same i suppose
But i love you and that's all i know

Gimme some straight talk, straight talk -- and hold the sugar please
Straight talk, straight talk -- sounds plenty sweet to me
Don't talk to me in circles in some mumbo-jumbo jive
Gimme just straight talk, straight talk and we're gonna be alright
'cause i like to know just where i stand, i don't like guessing games
And i hate a bunch of gibberish, so just spit it out real plain
Don't use big educated words from your bs degree
Straight talk, straight talk -- don't try b.s.-ing me

Straight talk, straight talk -- turn loose and let it go
You can tell me anything -- just like on oprah's show
Just tell me how you really feel, be on the up and up
With questions i can understand -- for answers you can trust

Pick up the 'phone, you're not alone -- we've all got something to say
So listen in and listen up -- we'll find a better way
With honesty and common sense, it's really hard to miss
Straight talk, straight talk -- just tellin' it like it is

Straight talk, straight talk -- there's nothing like the truth
Just tell me all your troubles -- pretend i'm donahue
So don't be shy, 'cause we can talk -- you know you've got a friend
Call me, call me -- for simple straight talkin'

What's cookin', america?

Straight talk, straight talk
Straight talk, straight talk

So some on let's talk turkey, just straight and to the point
About passions, about problems, about noses out of joint
Now i want you all to know i care and i do understand
And hey, thanks for lending me and ear out there in radioland

Give me some straight talk, straight talk -- don't sugar coat it please
Straight talk, straight talk -- sounds sweet enough to me
But don't talk to me in circles, in your mumbo-jumbo jive
Straight talk, straight talk -- and we're gonna be alright
Straight talk, straight talk -- makes plenty sense to me
Don't talk to me in circles, in your mumbo-jumbo jive
Gimme just straight talk, straight talk -- and we're gonna be alright
Gimme just straight talk, straight talk -- and we're gonna be alright

Waiting for the train to come
I keep a'waiting for the train to come
Dreamin' of the river and the rising sun
I keep thinkin' 'bout the world to come
My life packed up in a suitcase
Old man staring from a doorway
My hope tarries in the distance
Love comes on the wheels of my deliverance

Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow

Waitin' for the train to come
I keep waitin' for the train to come
Keepin' my appointment with the one who lives
In the heart of everything that is

All night sleepin' in a station
My god, it's hard not to be impatient
I watch through the windows of forgiveness
I cry but my word's my only witness

Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow

Sometimes i feel i can't go on, i can't go on
I get so tired, all passion's gone
My heart, my head, my arms, my legs, i get so tired
Without the strength to crawl away
Then something breaks inside my soul, my strength is gone
That spirit's finally taking hold
My ears can hear, my eyes can see
Those clouds of joy still cover me, cover me, cover me

Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow
Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow

Oh-oh-oooh-oh where is, where is the river unbroken
Oh-oh-oooh-oh when will the whistle blow

Fade:

Waiting for the train to come
I keep waiting for the train to come...

Chorus:
A heartsong melody play like a symphony
The sweetest music i have ever known
A song of joy and pain
The mountain angels sing
A bittersweet refreign of my smokey mountain home, heartsong

Farmer's daughter if you will
And i often wonder still
In memories where i rammbled as a child
Makes me cry and makes me laugh
My reflections on the past
And the family, friends, and faith that shaped my life
Ragged clothes and hand-me-downs
Just enough to go around
But the sweetest things in life are always free
Like the songs the birds would sing
And the sweet new grass of spring
And the sacred blossoms on the dogwood tree

Repeat chorus

And i recall the thrill and joy
Of a smokey mountain boy
I remember my first kiss and my first love
And the songs i'd song and write
And the dreams i'd clutch so tight
And the loved ones that gave me that extra shove

And in that little house 'a prayer
Where i spent many hour
Prassin' god and liftin' up his name
And asking him to lead and to keep watch over me
As i headed up that rocky road to fame
And now this, smokey mountain girl has been all around the world
But it makes no difference just how far i roam
I still cling to that part that is so dear to my heart
My faith in god and memories of home

Repeat chorus

Everybody wants to find a love
Somebody, somebody who will always care
We get locked up in our own worlds
With feelings and secrets we're afraid to share
But all i have to do is see you smile
And maybe, just maybe if i brush your hand
Something happens i cannot explain
And somehow, oh somehow i can understand

I, i think you're gonna find
Gonna find you
Gonna find you
I'm reading your mind

I know you by heart
And you're so much a part of me
I know you by heart, yes i do
It's no wonder i can love you the way that i do
I can finish any sentence you start
I know you, i know you by heart

I know everytime you're gonna call
I pick up the phone before it ever rings
And when you need some lovin' i'll be there
Beside you anticipating everything

Oh it's like i always said
You're the one i want
All i want is you
I'm inside your head

I know you by heart
Girl, you're so much a part of me
I know you by heart, yes i do
It's no wonder i can love you the way that i do
I can finish any sentence you start
I know you, i know you by heart

It's no wonder i can love you the way that i do
I can finish any sentence you start
I know you, i know you by heart

I know you by heart
And you're so much a part of me
I know you by heart, i know you, i know you, i know you
It's no wonder i can love you the way that i do
I can finish any sentence you start
I know you, i know you by

Eve you wicked woman, you done put your curse on me
Why didn't you just leave that apple hangin' in the tree
You make us hate our husbands, our lovers and our boss
Why i can't even count the good friends i've already lost
Cause of pms blues, pms blues
I don't even like myself, but it's something i can't help
I got those god almighty, slap somebody pms blues
Most times i'm easy going, some say i'm good as gold
But when i'm pms i tell ya, i turn mean and cold
Those not afflicted with it are affected just the same
You poor old men didn't have to grin and say "i feel your pain"
Pms blues, pms blues
You know you must forgive us for we care not what we do
I got those can't stop crying, dishes flying pms blues

But you know we can't help it
We don't even know the cause
But as soon as this part's over, then comes the menopause
Oh, lord, oh, lord
We're going to always be a heap of fun
Like the devil taking over my body, suffering, suffering, suffering
Everybody's suffering, huh?

But a woman had to write this song, a man would be scared to
Lest he be called a chauvenist or just fall victim to
Those pms blues
You know we'd kill for less than that
Pms blues
You don't want to cross my path
Cause a pitbull ain't no match
For these teeth a clenchin', fluid retention
Head a swellin', can't stop yellin'
Got no patience, i'm so hateful
Pms blues, premenstrual syndrome
Got those moods a swingin', tears a slingin'
Nothin' fits me when it hits me
Rantin', ravin', misbehavin'
Pms blues

It's the only time in my life i ever think about wishing i'd been a man
But you know that only means one thing
If i'd have been a man, i'd be somewhere right this very minute
With some old cranky, naggin', raggin' hateful woman
With those old pms blues
Pms blues
I don't want to talk about it, we both could do without it
Got those treat your kids bad, don't you talk back
Gone ballistic, unrealistic
Awful lowdown, bitch to be around
Pms blues

You never close your eyes anymore when i kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it, baby
But baby, baby i know it
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woah

Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when i reach for you
And now your're starting to critisize little things i do
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
'cause baby, something in you is dying

You lost that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woah

Baby, baby, i get down on my knees and pray to you
If you would only love me like you used to do
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away

Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone
And i can't go on, woah

You've lost the lovin' feeling
Woah, that lovin' feeling
You've lost the lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone

Fade:

Bring back that lovin' feeling, bring it on back
Woah, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the ties that bind
Because you're mine i walk the line
I find it very very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day's through
Yes i admit it, i am a fool for you
Because you're mine i walk the line

As sure as night is dark and day's light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness i've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine, i walk the line

You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that i can't hide
For you i know i'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine, i walk that line

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, i walk the line

Because you're mine, i walk the line
Because you're mine, i walk the line

I'm gonna walk it
I'm gonna walk the line
I'm gonna walk it, walk it, walk it
I'm gonna walk that line

I'm gonna walk it because you're mine
I'm gonna walk it, walk it
I'm gonna walk the line
I'm gonna walk it, walk it
I'm gonna walk the line
I'm gonna walk it
I'm gonna walk the line

You lied to me
I can't believe
That i've been such a fool
I thought this time
I might find
Someone who would play by the rules
My mind said no
But my heart said go
And again i've made the wrong turn
Now here i stand
My heart in your hands...
And i've gone from burning to burned

Ah, you'd think by now
I'd know how
To keep this heart of mine safe
It goes to show
You just never know
Who can you trust these days

How could i make
The same mistake
But as far as i'm concerned
Got myself to blame
Got to close to the flame
Now i've gone from burning to burned

Everyone knows
The old saying goes
That a fool in love
Never learns
But i guess i forgot
'cause the fire was too hot...
Now i've gone from burning to burned

Oh i guess i forgot
'cause the fire was too hot...
Now i've gone from burning to burned

Chorus:
Down on music row
Down on music row
If you want to be a star
That's where you've got to go

I could feel a change a comin'
I left my hometown a hummin'
With my ol' guitar a strummin'
Songs that i had wrote
I was on my way to nashville
I just couldn't hardly wait
'till i could sing my songs
To the folks on music row

I got into nashville early
Sleepy, hungry, tired and dirty
And on the steps of rca
I ate a stale, sweet roll
In the fountain at the hall of fame
I washed my face and read the names
In the walkway of the stars
Down on music row

Repeat chorus

I waited there 'till eight o'clock
When office doors became unlocked
Then i started walkin'
Down the streets of music row
Just a walkin' up and down the street
Tryin' to find out who to see
To help me get on record
And to hear the songs i'd wrote

But i found it goin' rough
Everyone was all tied up
Either in a conference
Or in the studio
They said that i could leave a tape
But they'd suggest i didn't wait
'cause everyone was awful busy
Down on music row

But i could feel that change a comin'
And i just kept right on a hummin'
With my ol' guitar still strummin'
All them songs that i'd wrote
And then chet and bob at rca
Well, they listened to my songs that day
And they both told me that i was on my way
Down on music row

Repeat chorus

I want to tell you all a story 'bout a harper valley widow wife
Who had a teenage daughter that attended harper valley junior high
Well her daughter came home one afternoon and didn't even stop to play
And she said, "mama, i've got a note here from the harper valley pta"
Well the note says "mrs. johnson, you're wearing your dresses way too high
It's been reported you've been drinkin' and a runnin' round with men and goin' wild
Now we don't believe you ought to be a bringin' up your little girl this way"
And it was signed by the secretary, harper valley pta

Well it happened that the pta was gonna meet that very afternoon
And boy, were they surprised as mrs. johnson wore her miniskirt into the room
And as she walked up to the blackboard i can still recall the word she had to say
She said "i'd like to address this meeting of the harper valley pta

Now there's bobby taylor sittin' there and seven times he's asked me for a date
And mrs. taylor sure seems to use a lot of ice whenever he's away
And mr. baker can you tell us why your secretary had to leave this town
And shouldn't widow jones be told to keep her window shades all pulled completely down

Now mr. harper couldn't be here 'cause he's stayed too long in kelly's bar again
And if you smell shirley thompson's breath you'll find she's had a little nip of gin
And then you have the nerve to tell me as a mother you think that i ain't fit
Well this is just a little payton place and you're all harper valley hypocrits

Now i wouldn't put you on because it really did, it happened just this way
That day my mama socked it to the harper valley pta
That day my mama socked it to 'em at the harper valley pta

Verse 1:
Mother

Though the sun may be dawning
You're the one that lights the morning
As i awake to the heaven
Of your sweet summer lovin'
By a stream in the country
Running barefoot and feeling free
While the love in our hearts blend
Into sweet summer lovin'

Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions
Sweet summer lovin' keeps me high as candy wine

When that big red balloon sets
Like a painting across the west
As the sky turns a crimson blue
As the world turns for me and you

By the light of the moon glowing
While the warm summer wind blows
'cross the sill of your window
We'll be letting our love flow

Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions
Sweet summer lovin' keeps me high as candy wine

Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions
Sweet summer lovin' keeps me high as candy wine

Sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin'
Mmm...
Sweet summer lovin'
Mmm...
Sweet summer lovin'
I love your sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin'
Mmm...
Sweet summer lovin'
Mmm...
Sweet summer lovin'

I have to mow the lawn
And i have to wash the car
And i'd just like to know
Just who you think you are
I'm gettin' tired of wagging
That old heavy garbage can
Your woman's gettin' tired
Of being your ole handy man

I have to run your water
And i have to wash your back
And i have to scrub the tub
After you have had your bath

You're as helpless as a baby
But i love you, understand
I'm just gettin' tired
Of being your ole handy man

Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Now i know you've got ten fingers
But where's your helpin' hand
I've just made a decision
I've stood all i'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

I do everything for you
You never help yourself
An' i think i'd die from shock
If you raised a hand to help
Well, i'm not gonna keep it up
That's what you got planned
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Now i know you got ten fingers
But where's that helpin' hand
I've just made a decision
I've stood all i'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

Tag:

Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

I've been waiting for so long
For someone who's as wonderful as you
Someone who's kind and always cares
And baby you're the answer to my prayers
You appear and i'm brand new
I love it, hey, i love it 'cause it's you
And for all the sweet things that you do
You got a little present comin' you
You pick me up
You keep me high up in the sky
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye

I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you mister right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you mister right

All those worries back in town
Forget them 'cause they're nowhere to be found
All you find right here is love
And baby you are what i' ve been dreamin' of
Close the door and feel the fire
I'll love you, hey, i'll love you to the wire
And for the wonders you inspire
You got a little present comin' you

You pick me up
You keep me high up in the sky
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye

I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you mister right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you mister right

Let's say hello a special way
Lovers who love and love to play
You have been all that i can think about
There's never a doubt it's you
And you alone that turns me on
Anticipation now is gone
And we're alone
So just get comfy and, oh yeah, unplug the phone

I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you mister right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you mister right

Savin' it for you
I've been savin' it, savin' it, savin' it for you
Savin' it for you
Been savin' it for you mister right

Don't ask me if i'm crying
Can't you see it ain't raining
No, this ain't sand in my eyes
Before it has been spoken
When one good heart gets broken
That's enough to make a cowgirl cry
Cause here i am, all by myself
My man he just up and left
He said he would never try again
Now the thing that hurts me most
When he makes up his mind to go
He'll be gone, like a wild texas wind
Chorus:

Like a wild texas wind
Oh my man is gone again
I feel lonesome settin' in
Like a wild texas wind

Like a wild texas wind
Oh my man is gone, he's gone, he's gone again
I feel lonesome sittin' in
Like a wild texas wind
Hmmmm

He wanted more from like
Than four kids and a wife
And a job in the dark kentucky mines
A twenty-acre farm
With a shacky house and barn
That's all he had
And all he left behind
At gambling he was lucky
So he left kentucky
Left behind his woman and his kids
Into the gay casino
In nevada's town of reno
Kentucky gambler planned to get rich quick

Kentucky gambler, who's gonna love your woman in kentucky
Who's gonna be the one to give her what she needs
Kentucky gambler, who's gonna raise your children in kentucky
Who's gonna keep them fed and keep shoes on their feet

At the gamblers' paradise
Lady luck was on his side
Kentucky gambler played his cards just right
He won at everything he played
Kentucky gambler had it made
And he should have quit and gone on home that night

But when you love the greenback dollar
Sorrow's always bound to follow
Reno dreams fade into neon amber
And lady luck, she'll leave you on
She'll saty awhile, and then she's gone
You'd better go on home kentucky gambler

But a gambler never seems to stop
Til he loses all he's got
And so, kentucky gambler, he played on
He played til he lost all he won
He was right back where he started from
Then he started wanting to go home

Kentucky gambler, there ain't nobody waiting in kentucky
When you walked out, somebody else walked in
Kentucky gambler, looks like you ain't really very lucky
Seems to me a gambler looses much more than he wins

So you think about it
Kentucky gambler

We sang a love song the day that we met
You thought that we made the perfect duet
You liked my performance so you wanted to know
If i would stay on as the star of the show
And beautiful music we made for a time 'til she changed our tune
And you added new lines
Our duet arrangement became a trio
Now you want a star, but i just think you should know
Chorus:

I don

An old man was sitting at his table one day
Writing a letter to pass time away
His little granddaughter climbed up on his knee
Saying won't you please write a letter for me
Oh what must i say in this letter i pray
Tell mommy i miss her since she went away
I coming to see her real soon i hope
He choked back a big lump that rose in his throat

He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope
To god up in heaven you'll get it i hope
He stamped it and handed it to her to mail
Her big eyes were shining her little face pale

She was crossing the street to the box o'er the way
And when she stepped out never looked either way
A big auto hit her and sped away fast
The little girls prayers had been answered at last

The postman was passing and picked up the note
Addressed to the master and these words he spoke
Straight up into heaven this letter did go
She's happy up there with her mommy i know

Two little children a boy and a girl
Sat by and old church door
The little girls feet were as brown as the curl
That fell on the dress that she wore

The little boys clothes were all tattered and torn
They shone beneath his blue eyes
Why don't you go home to your mommy i said
And this was the maidens reply

Mommy's is heaven angels took her away
Left jim and i all alone
We've no one to love us daddy is dead
And our darling mother is gone

Mommy got sick angels took her away
To dwell in those matins so bright
She said she would come for her children someday
And i guess she's coming tonight

The sexton came early to ring the church bell
And found them beneath the snow white
The angels made room for the orphans to dwell
Up in heaven with their mommy that night

Why why why did you say goodbye
Why did you walk out on me
Cry cry cry i feel like i could die
Why did you go and leave me lonely
What did i do
What did i say
To make you just walk out and leave me this way
Please come back and tell me
What i did wrong
And i'll make it up to you
If you'll just come back home

I'll try try try as each day goes by
To make you glad that you came back to me
No more good-byes and no more tears to cry
Every day i'll try to make you happy

What did i do
What did i say
To make you just walk out and leave me this way
Please come back and tell me
What i did wrong
And i'll make it up to you
If you'll just come back home

I'll try try try as each day goes by
To make you glad that you came back to me
No more good-byes and no more tears to cry
Every day i'll try to make you happy

Making believe that you still love me
It's leaving me alone and so blue
I'll always dream, still i'll never own you
Making believe, its all i can do
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that i'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe

Making believe that i never lost you
But my happy hours are fun and so few
My plans for the future will never come true
Making believe what else can i do

Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that i'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe

In a shingle covered cottage at the foothills of blue stacks
Near a mountain stream that's flowing crystal clear
Where the humming birds and honey bees feed on mama's roses
My mem'ries just grow sweeter with the years
Mem'ries of my childhood are as sweet as mountain honey
And as fresh as a dew on morning glory vines
I grew up surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature
And they're forever present in my mind

But i'm headed in the wrong direction home
Headed in the wrong direction home
There's no place like home
But i'm headed in the wrong direction home

Teardrops mingled with the summer rain that was a falling
The day i left my mountain home behind
With a suitcase in my hand and a hope in my heart
I was following a dream i had to find

In that shingled covered cottage at the foothills of the smokies
Waits a family hat i'm longing to see
And mountain streams and fields of green
And rolling hills stay in my dreams
But i'm many, many miles from tennessee

And still headed in the wrong direction home
Headed in the wrong direction home
But maybe i'll get back before too long
But i'm headed in the wrong direction home

Well i've got two lovers and i ain't ashamed
Two lovers and i love them both the same
Let me tell you 'bout my first lover
He's sweet and kind, he's mine all mine
He treats me good like a lover should
And makes me love him
I really really love him
Oh oh oh oh i love him so
And i'll do everything i can
To let him know

But i've got two lovers and i ain't ashamed
Two lovers and i love them both the same

Let me tell you 'bout my other lover
You know he treats me bad, he makes me sad
He makes me cry but still i can't deny
That i love him
I really really love him
Oh oh oh oh i love him so
And i'll do everything i can
To let him know

Oh but darling, well,
Don't you know that i can tell
Whenever i look at you
That you think that i'm untrue
'cause i said that i love two
But i really really do

'cause you're a split personality
And in reality
Both of them are you

But i've got two lovers and i ain't ashamed
Two lovers and i love them both the same
I've got two lovers but i ain't ashamed
'cause both of them are you
I've got two lovers and i ain't ashamed, no
Two lovers and i love them both the same
I've got two lovers, two lovers
And both of them are you

I'm a brave little soldier
I must be bold and strong
A brave little soldier
And i must carry on
I'm a brave little soldier
A brave little soldier
I'm a brave little soldier
I must fight, i must win
I'm a brave little soldier
Through hell and back again
I'm a brave little soldier
A brave little soldier
Per rum, pum, pum
Per rum, pum, pum
Per rum, pum, pum, pum, pum

Ye though i am marching through the valley filled with fear
My steps are sure and sturdy and my aim is straight and clear
The enemy is stalking me just waiting for the kill
Like david slewed galiath
I will claim this battle field

I'm a brave little soldier
I must do what i can
I'm a brave little soldier
And i must take a stand
I'm a brave little soldier
A brave little soldier

Marching, marching onward
Searching out the light of truth
I did not start the war
But it's a battle i can't lose
Faith will be my armor
And love my sword and shield
I must defeat the enemy
I will, i will, i will

A brave little soldier
I must be bold and strong
A brave little soldier
And i must carry on
A brave little soldier
A brave little soldier

I'm a brave little soldier
A brave little soldier
Brave, little soldier

He lived by the apple orchard in this little orchard shack
His real name was jackson taylor but i called him applejack
Now old applejack was loved by everyone he ever knew
Applejack picked apples but he picked the banjo too
Chorus:

Play a song for me applejack, applejack
Play a song for me and i'll sing
Play a song for me applejack, applejack
Play a song, let your banjo ring

Now i'd go down to applejack's almost everyday
We'd sit and we'd drink applejack that old applejack had made
Then he'd take his banjo down then he'd ask me if i'd sing
And he would play the banjo and i'd play my tambourine

Repeat chorus

That's when i was just a kid and now that i am grown
All i have are memories, old applejack is gone
Oh but he left me his banjo and it always takes me back
And everytime i play it i still hear applejack

Repeat chorus 3 times

Darling you know, you know i love you like i love no other
And you told me, remember when you told me, you

Spotlight's on, it's shining bright
And i like standin' in it
It's only superficial light
But i don't want to end it
It's warmth and glow has taken hold
And i'm caught uup in it's shine
A cinderella fairy tale
I want to claim as mine
Fancy clothes, a magic coach
And happy ever after
Like something from a story book
The cinderella chapter
But when the clock strikes midnight
And i lie awake in bed
Things my daddy told me
Keep running through my head

You gotta walk the straight and narrow
And to thine own self be true
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
All eyes are up on you
But sometimes it feels so good
That i can almost justify
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie

Is it wrong for me to want
The sweeter grass that's greener?
To chase the all-american dream
I've always been a dreamer
At the top and still i've got
A heavy heart inside
I keep remembering
Things my daddy told me as a child

You gotta walk the striaght and narrow
Gotta hold fast to the right
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
Walk onward toward the light
Oh, but when i'm out there in it
I think i might get by
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
But i don't feel right livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie

All the fame and fortune
Glory and prestige
Can't make me happy if it goes
Against what i believe
And i've sacrificed my honor
My values and my pride
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, i don't feel right

I keep on a' givin'
And i took all the takin'
I gave all my love to you
And i took all your hurt
I treated you so good
But you treated me like dirt
They say love is give and take
Now my poor heart is breakin'
I keep on a' givin'
And i took all the takin'
I always gave you everything
That i knew how to give i would for you
I treated you too good for my own good
Now i'm along and left forsaken
I keep on a' givin'
And took all the takin'
The giving and the takin'
Has caused my heart to break
I've given all that i can give
And i have taken all that i can take

The giving and the takin'
Has caused my heart to break
I've given all that i can give
And i have takin' all that i can take