America (Verse) Northern lights and Southern rains; White sand beaches, mid-states plains. Mountains crusted with ice and snow; rivers run to the seas below. A beautiful land and place to live, God’s creation, what a wondrous gift. Many fought and died to keep it free. Carried the torch of our liberty. (Chorus) America the land, America the people, America the beautiful, America the peaceful. America, where justice is our call. America, a haven to us all. (Verse) Born and raised an American. Feel so lucky that I am! There’s no place I’d rather be. Home of the brave, land of the free! Some try hard to take us down. We meet them on the battleground. Those hard times bring out our best; we stand stronger for the test. (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) We aren’t perfect, that we know. But we reap from seeds we sow. In God We Trust, the motto stands! Our faith gives hope to every man! (Repeat Chorus) (End) America, a haven to us all.
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I used to wonder who she was what she was trying to do and I felt pretty dumb sometimes because I didn’t have a clue But as time went on I could see that she wasn’t just someone God made her just simply so that His will would be done She follows a voice inside takes a road she must travel With her heart as her guide to see His truth unravel I think God has made her someone to do certain things and I have to say I’m sure she’s an angel with no wings No, she’s not cut from a mold she wasn’t carved from stone but I simply can’t be told that she’s only flesh and bone There’s a spirit deep inside her that shines like a star at night She’s a woman clean and pure living in a golden light (Chorus) Her faith is clear and strong she lives without a single doubt No matter what goes wrong she still remains devout (Chorus) Yes, I have to say I’m sure she’s an angel with no wings An angel with no wings
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Another Day in Paradise (verse) Ev’ry day I wake up, make coffee, fill my cup. Sit on the patio chair. Take in sweet morning air. Think about the day to come. Maybe work or havin fun. Either way it’s just begun, while I watch the risin sun. I see the wind blow through the trees, How the branches all dance with the breeze. (chorus) It’s another day in paradise. That’s how I choose to see my life. I’m livin it for all it’s worth. How I spend my time on Earth. Breath it in, and breath it out. Problems aren’t what life’s about. Wish you could see it through my eyes. It’s another day, in paradise. (verse) Ev’ry day I’m movin on. Doin things I’ve always done. Troubles will find me too. But faith will get me through. It’s in the way I choose to see, happiness is up to me. I just set my own heart free. That’s how it’s ‘posed to be. (chorus twice) (tag) Another day, in paradise.
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By the Campfire Oh Babe, today…you’re on my mind. Let's run away…leave this world behind. Go to that place…where we fell in love. The beautiful lake…with the mountain above. By the campfire. We’ll steal some time…make it all ours, Just yours and mine…under bright stars. Smelling the scent…of sweet pine air. Outside our tent…we’ll sit right there. By the campfire. (Chorus) We’ll hear the embers…pop and crack While bright orange flames…take us back, Fire has a magic…it truly seems stirrin' those coals…is like stirrin’ our dreams. By the campfire. We can cuddle close…in the crispy night. Just sit and toast…in the warm firelight. I’ll see me there…in your shining eyes, We’ll lose our cares…as little sparks rise. By the campfire. (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) What I’m thinking of…without a doubt, Is that we’ll make love…before the fire burns out. (Repeat Chorus) (Tag) Oww Oww Yeah Yeah By the Campfire By the Campfire Alright, Alright, By the Campfire
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Our love was like a budding rose the day we gave our vows Was dreaming of our family, picket fence around our house I promised him forever and I meant every word We settled in to live our lives for better or for worse And silly me believed that he would never think to cheat But I was wrong and I’m strugglin’ with what I’m doin’ to me Cheatin’ on my own heart tellin’ myself lies Not wantin to believe he’s in her arms tonight Hurtin to see the truth of it too afraid to face it yet Our love is gone it fell apart and I’ve been cheatin’ on my own heart I ignored lipstick that wasn’t mine I saw on his shirt sleeve Blamed his friends when I found blonde hair on his car’s back seat Now I’m staring at my foolish self in the mirror every night He’s gone out with his friends again, I know things aren’t right (chorus) It will hurt to walk away but it’s killing me to stay so tonight when he comes home then he’ll be all alone No more… (chorus) Our love is gone, it fell apart No more cheatin’ on my own heart
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Cool Nights Are Made For Lovers (Verse) Sitting on the sofa, it’s a cuddle with you night. I can feel you breathin, we’re snuggled up so tight. Got a little buzz goin, sippin on sloe gin. Finish our movie, then we could go turn in. But, (Chorus) Cool nights are made for lovers. We can go to bed, get under the covers. Don’t worry ‘bout heat, we got each other. I’ll be hangin onto you, you can wrap around me too. Yes, cool nights are made for lovers. (Verse) You’re feelin so fine, babe, I’m feelin desire. Like spontaneous combustion, we can start a fire. Burnin love ain’t just a song that Elvis sang. It’s what I feel inside each time you whisper my name. And, (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Heck with the movie darlin, let’s go on to bed! Got visions ‘bout you dancin all through my head. Can’t wait any longer, I’m wantin you right now. You can keep me warm, honey you know how. (Repeat Chorus) (End) Oh yeah, cool nights are made for lovers.
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Dreams Don’t Happen Without Help (Verse) Like most kids I was a dreamer. Thought I could do anything. Maybe be a rock star singer; could grow up to be a king (queen). But the truth really isn’t so simple. I couldn’t just believe in me. A fire don’t start without kindle; the right someone has to agree. (Chorus) ‘Cause dreams don’t happen without help... Opportunities come from someone else. We all have to reach out for ourselves, but dreams don’t happen…. without help. (Verse) Takes a friend to lend a guiding hand, when you can’t do something yourself. That person who’s willing to take a chance, when you don’t have anyone else. Someone shares your vision with you, they stand right up there by your side. One who’s willing to work for it too. They go along with you for the ride. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Nothin’s gonna happen if you don’t try. But can’t do it alone, and here is why... (Repeat Cho) (End) Yes, we all have to reach out for ourselves, ‘cause dreams don’t happen…. without help.
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Embers of True Love (verse) When the wild fox is resting, when we cuddle for the night, that’s when I count my blessings, ‘cause I have her by my side. Dark is all around us, but we’re warm and snuggled in. Affection of a good night kiss, with her close against my skin. My nose is filled with her sweet scent, I know she’s mine to keep. I’m at peace with contentment, as I gently fall to sleep. (chorus) Deepest love you’ll ever know, burns inside from head to toe. It’s in your heart and in your soul. And when in time passion’s flames grow cold, the embers of true love still glow. (verse) Come the morning light, she’ll be there next to me. It will always feel so right, ‘cause I know it’s meant to be. We’ll go our own ways each day, she has her life, I have mine. But at night the two become the same; for both of us that’s fine. (chorus) Bridge: It takes some time to catch those coals on fire. But when you do, you learn of true desire. (chorus)
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(Verse) 'Bout to go crazy just sittin round the house so many other things we could do Baby, I think we need to get on out I wanna go somewhere with you (Chorus) Let’s go do somethin even if it ain’t right Find a joint that’s jumpin have us a good time Ain’t no fun doin nothin hangin home ev'ry night Let’s go do somethin even if it ain’t right (Verse) We can drink and dance the night away some Margarita's would be fine Maybe just listen to the band play let the music ease our minds. But… (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Though the weekend is ours we shouldn’t get drunk tonight But we'll go hit a few bars even if it ain't right. Yeah... (Repeat Chorus) Let’s go do somethin even if it ain’t right Find a joint that’s jumpin have us a good time Ain’t no fun doin nothin hangin home ev'ry night Let’s go do somethin Let’s go do somethin Let’s go do somethin even if it ain’t right Yeah, even if it ain’t right
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Lord I’ve been taken by surprise just turned to find her smiling eyes sweet baby blues lookin my way I guess this is my lucky day Seems like we’re both here alone and I’ve got my dancing shoes on So we won’t be that way too long the band is playin a love song. And… Love at first sight, I do believe that’s what’s happenin to me I’ve never felt this way inside just from lookin in a woman’s eyes Night is young so we have some time If all goes right then she’ll be mine I’m caught and I can’t wait to see Please let her be, feelin just like me I motioned for her to come over She reached out for me to hold her She smiled a country mile wide If she had said no I would have died I wrapped my arms around her tight and that has never felt so right my heart beat wild and let me know I didn’t ever want to let her go (Chorus) This county fair is once a year man am I thankful I am here was hopin to meet up with friends now I don’t want this dance to end I came here to have me some fun Maybe shootin targets with a gun Now I don’t even have to think twice I’m already holdin onto the grand prize (Chorus) Hope she’s feelin just like me
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Free Wheelin (Verse) Got two wheels spinnin, We’re ridin and a grinnin, Cruisin down the road. Not carin where we go. We ain’t looking back. Got a cold six pack. We’ll find a place to stop; then we’ll pop a top. (Chorus) We’re out free wheelin. Takin in the feelin. Wind in our hair. Don’t have a care. Rumble to the sunset. Get wherever we get. Our spirits are healin. We’re out free wheelin. M,mm, We’re out free wheelin. (Verse) Got my bike, my girl. I’m lovin my world. Not answerin to no one. Just havin some fun. We’re keepin things cool. Momma didn’t raise no fool. Run slow below the limits. We can savor ev’ry minute. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) I’ve found my peace of mind. Really ain’t so hard to find. (Repeat Cho) (End) We’re out free wheelin. We’re out free wheelin.
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Froggy Bottom Friday Night (Verse) When the week is done, we all take a run, you slam it into second gear. Hit the pit runnin’, got the engine gunnin’, tryin’ not to spill your beer. Floatin’ and sinkin’, better keep her movin’, ‘til them mud tires hit the dirt, Pop up on dry ground, get ‘er turned around, put those horses back to work. (Cho) Crank up the weekend, Bring your four wheel drives if you got ‘em. Jump off the deep end, keep your buckin’ truck off the bottom. It’s pure adrenalin, boy ya better have thick skin, Hell of a ride, hold on tight, Sling a little mud on a Froggy Bottom Friday Night (Verse) Burgers are grillin’, the beers are chillin, Charlie Daniels turned up loud. Billy’s sittin’ on a log, with an old coon dog, we’re a down home kind of crowd, Tommy’s gettin’ traction, on some backwoods action, with the blonde in the high rise Ford. Then it’s back to your trucks, gettin’ down in the muck, goin’ back for more, more, more. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Happy as a wet mud hen, Counting them days ‘til were back again. (2nd Cho) It’s pure adrenalin, boy ya better have thick skin, Hell of a ride, hold on tight, Sling a little mud on a Froggy Bottom Friday Night (End) A Froggy Bottom Friday Night!
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Froggy Bottom Friday Night When the week is done, we all take a run, you slam it into second gear. Hit the pit runnin’, got the engine gunnin’, tryin’ not to spill your beer. Floatin’ and sinkin’, better keep her movin’, ‘til them mud tires hit the dirt, Pop up on dry ground, get ‘er turned around, put those horses back to work. (Cho) Crank up the weekend, Bring your four wheel drives if you got ‘em. Jump off the deep end, keep your buckin’ truck off the bottom. It’s pure adrenalin, boy ya better have thick skin, Hell of a ride, hold on tight, Sling a little mud on a Froggy Bottom Friday Night Burgers are grillin’, the beers are chillin, Charlie Daniels turned up loud. Billy’s sittin’ on a log, with an old coon dog, we’re a down home kind of crowd, Tommy’s gettin’ traction, on some backwoods action, with the blonde in the high rise Ford. Then it’s back to your trucks, gettin’ down in the muck, goin’ back for more, more, more. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Happy as a wet mud hen, Counting them days ‘til were back again. (2nd Cho) It’s pure adrenalin, boy ya better have thick skin, Hell of a ride, hold on tight, Sling a little mud on a Froggy Bottom Friday Night A Froggy Bottom Friday Night!
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(Verse) I ain’t God’s favorite but I know He loves me Ain’t been to Heaven but one day I hope to see Those gates will open wide and let me walk on by To spend eternity in the golden light ‘Cause I believe. Yeah… (Chorus) I believe in Heaven I believe I’m forgiven And I know that doesn’t mean I can do wrong while I’m living My works will come to play when I stand on judgment day and I trust the verdict will set me free ‘cause I trust that God believes in me (Add After 1st only) He believes in me (Verse) So everlasting life will come to be mine and that’s gonna come to me in my due time I’m not in no hurry to leave this living world Yet I can’t wait to see when His truth is unfurled ‘Cause I believe (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I know I will sin and I will fail Him For I’m just a man But I’ll do the best I can Yeah, ‘Cause I believe (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, Yes, I trust that God believes in me
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Honey Do (verse) I really do love my wife. But I hate that list of hers. It gives me struggle and strife. Makes me think of dirty words. A never endin battle. Ain’t no way I can win. Think I’m in the saddle, she adds to that list again. (chorus) Honey I will do, do, do, what you want me to, to, to ‘cause I still love you, you, you. But it seems I will never be through, with my Honey do, do, do, honey do do do, No it seems I will never be through, with my Honey do. (verse) The list says “shed needs cleaned out. Tools are fallin ev’rywhere.” Creakin wood just seems to shout, when she steps on that loose stair. Both the cars are needin washed. Kids are writing signs on them. Says to empty my garage. Startin up with that again. (chorus) (Bridge) List says “time for you and me” She just smiled and gave a wink. Flew to the bedroom like a bee. She said, “Honey, one more thing.” (chorus) (end) Yeah it seems I will never be through, with my honey do.
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Hope (Verse) What drives us to tomorrow? Gives us reason to keep on? What delivers us from sorrow? Breathes life into each dawn? Some days it seems so difficult for us to even cope. So what would life be like without hope? (Chorus) Hope! That sunrise comes with a better day! Hope. We can solve all the problems that we face! Hope! That a door will open, show us the way! Hope! We can make this world a better place! (Verse) We thank God for our basic needs. But we wonder what’s in store. Have a place to live and food to eat. But we’re wanting something more. No, we aren’t looking to have pockets full of gold. We just want purpose and to peacefully grow old. So we, (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Cross each bridge over darkness. After daylight turns to gray. Ignoring the night’s starkness. Letting our hope lead the way. (Repeat Cho) (End) Always Hope. We can make this world a better place.
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How Can I Say Goodbye Verse 1: It’s been your lifetime since, yet seems like just yesterday. One summer’s day we met, burning hearts carried us away. We grew into best friends, we gave wedding rings, took vows. Made it through some hard times, there were times, we wondered how. Build 1: Built a life together, hand-in-hand down each step of our road, Been a wondrous journey, watching each other grow old. But the beauty of a rainbow fades, it can never last, We always knew our golden moment, would also pass. (then…) Chorus 1: How can I say goodbye, to my ev’rything? How can I let go, of all our hopes and dreams? How can I stand behind? see my angel fly… (1st only—Oh,) How can I? How can I say, goodbye...? Verse 2: Time is a rule of life, we could only hope to bend. We wanted so much more, we asked God for time He’d lend. But what we want for us, doesn’t always fit His plan. We pray for God’s strength, to accept what we can’t understand. Build 2: When we see the guiding light of hope move to the distance. Darkness fills the space behind; truth devours all resistance. Like reflections on water turn to ripples, with a breeze; the winds of time change all we love, into memories. (Now…) (Repeat Chorus 1) (Bridge) Oh, I went down to one knee when I asked you for your hand. Then I fell to both when I begged God to understand. But He saw fit to give you wings, no matter what I said; So if heaven holds a place for me, I’ll meet you up ahead. Up ahead. Chorus 2: Oh, how can I say goodbye, to my ev’rything? How can I let go of all our hopes and dreams? How can I stand behind? see my angel fly… And how can it be..?, How can I, say..goodbye…..? Spoken: I’ll miss you Ann.
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I Ain’t Lookin To Be The One (verse) Don’t need no woman to tell me, that I might be the one. I’m just fine bein free, I’m really busy havin fun. Don’t want no little gold lasso, ‘round my finger to tie me down. Ain’t no queen in my castle; no honey-do list to be found. Oh, (Chorus) I ain’t lookin to be the one. Don’t want my good old days undone. Not ready for settin down with the sun. I ain’t lookin’ to be the one. No, I ain’t lookin to be the one! (verse) It ain’t that I don’t love women, Lord knows how much I do. But they get all clingy and then, they stick to you like glue. I know love leaves no heart unturned, and I may be a selfish son of a gun. But jump in that fire, and you’ll get burned, so I’m keepin my heart on the run. No… (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) I love this single life I live. I can come and go as I please. Might be one day that I will give, I’ll be taken to one knee. But, (Repeat Cho) (End) No, I ain’t looking to be the one!
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I Believe In Him Verse: Been giving myself a hard time, and doubting me a lot. ‘Cause it’s tough living this life of mine, with the troubles that I’ve got. But I look up to our Father; keep asking him for help. My faith takes me farther, with this hand that I’ve been dealt. And, Chorus: I believe in Him! I trust Him with my life! When times are looking grim, it’s Him that makes things right! So each day I say my prayers, and it’s no silly whim. Talk to the man upstairs, ‘Cause I believe in Him! Verse: And He believes in me, more than I do myself. He’s my eyes when I can’t see, the beat of my heart itself. It’s my choice to be happy; to free myself from greed. As long as I have His love, there’s so little else I need. ‘Cause (Repeat Cho) Bridge: Life might be tribulation, but I find time to rejoice. It’s just an education, to learn from, it’s my choice. (Repeat Cho) End: I just talk to the man upstairs, ‘cause I believe in Him!
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I Felt Bad For Her (Verse) Went fishing at Big Creek Lake, down near Mobile, Alabama. Had to stop and grab some bait, found a store run by old gramma. Floors in there were made of dirt, with walls built from cinder blocks. That’s where gramma lived and worked, ran the store and the boat docks. (Chorus 1) At first I felt bad for her. She didn’t have much at all. But she had a big old smile for sure, that was making me feel small. I had gone and judged her life, as if it was something bad. But it cut me like a knife; she was happy with what she had. (Verse) She talked about the folks she’d met, how they’d come back now and then. Bought all the lures I could get; told me please come back again. That night when we’d had our day, she was sitting out on her porch. She looked so withered and gray, in the dim light of that torch. (Repeat Cho 1) (Bridge) I learned that day what mattered; and it wasn’t what you owned. My belief in that was shattered; thought about it while I drove. (Chorus 2) I realized how lucky she was. How she made me feel so small. She was happy just because, she was free to love it all. She lived where I went to fish, at night it was all her own, to enjoy the stars and crickets, in that place that she called home. (Tag) Yes, at first, I felt bad for her.
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I Found You (Verse) I took a drive down to the corner store; been there a million times before. But this time I found me something new. Yeah, this time I found you! Couldn’t help but to see you there, I had to watch so I didn’t stare. Like an angel come out of the blue; Heaven helped me, and I found you. (Chorus) Yeah, I found you! Standing there by yourself. I found you! Couldn’t see no one else. Store was full of people too, but my darling I found you. (Verse) Well, I didn’t know what to say. But I opened my mouth anyway. And my tongue was stuck just like glue, all because baby I found you. Guess you knew what I had on my mind. You said the words that I couldn’t find. Just a sweet little How dee do? I said I’m great, since I found you. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Well you answered me back with a smile. We stood there and we talked for a while Can’t believe that all my dreams came true. That’s what happened, when I found you! (Cho 2) Yeah, I found you! Standing there by yourself. I found you! Couldn’t see no one else. Store was full of people too, but my darling (Repeat Cho)
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I Remember You Verse: Thought our love was stronger than a big ‘ole hurricane! My heart clapped like thunder ev’ry time I spoke your name. Sunrise you were next to me; each night I held you close. Addicting like a drug, I’d always take a double dose. (Chorus) Darling, I remember you; I do it every day. Missing you’s pure heartache, it will never go away. I remember you; holding hands like we used to do. Little things like that, kept me so in love with you. I remember you; but you never told me why. Guess I’ll be left wondering, ‘til the day I die. Nothing I can do, you decided we were through, but all the time, Girl I remember you. (First only) Yeah I remember you. Verse: Somewhere along our road, seems we lost our way. Lives fell under storm clouds, like some dark and gloomy day. You turned mean; said cruel things, like I had done you wrong. Overnight you changed, all your love for me was gone. But, (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: I don’t have the words, for how much I still care. You’re like those stars at night; what’s the moon without them there? (Repeat Chorus) End: Yeah I remember you. I remember you.
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She was like the girl next door and I’d see her all the time I thought she was top drawer couldn’t keep her off my mind My folks called it puppy love said the feelin wouldn’t last But I swear to the Lord above that feelin never passed. Yet She didn’t even know me was like I was just a ghost She looked right through me whenever I’d come close Couldn’t look into her eyes ‘cause I was just too shy So she never did realize that I was gonna die If she wasn’t mine If she wasn't mine I felt my heart poundin whenever she was near And that girl had me soundin like a hound after a deer I knew I had to have her she was everything I needed I was feelin pretty sure my life would be completed. But… (Chorus) Now, I may have only been ten but I thought I’d never love again I just knew my life was gonna end if I didn’t have Roxanne. Still… (Chorus) Ohhhhh, if she wasn’t mine If she wasn’t mine
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I’ll Have To Set Her Free Verse: She’s wants to come back downstairs; but I tell her it’s nighty-nite time. It’s so hard to see my baby there; with those sad, little eyes cryin. I say good night “you need your sleep; you’re tired from this long day. Don’t be sad, I’m yours to keep, and I’ll never go away.” Chorus: But life moves on; she’s growing so fast; right in front of me. One day she’ll be gone, when my time’s passed, I’ll have to set her free. Verse: I tell her I know, and I need her too; but it’s time to get some rest. I say, “Baby, I love you;” then I tuck her into bed. I walk to the door, turn off the light; look back at my sweet young girl. Love to do this every night; she’s really my whole world. (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: So like a bird, she’ll fly one day; I’ll have an empty nest home. When she grows up and moves away, to have a life all her own. I walk to the door, turn off the light; look back at my sweet young girl. Love to do this every night; she’s really my whole world. (Repeat Cho) End: Yes, I’ll have to set her free.
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I’m Asking for a Miracle Verse 1: Father, if you take her from me, I will miss her when she's gone Now we're up against a battle, and I know we must stay strong And, I'll keep on fighting for us, on my knees every day Oh, God I need your help, and don't let it end this way Build 1: I know we've fought this once before And, now the enemy is at our door Together we will trust Your word and pray Lord, I'm asking for a miracle today Chorus 1: And You know how much I'll miss her Please don't take her from me I need her right now by my side You'll have her for all eternity You have so many angels Don't take mine away Lord, I'm asking for a miracle today Verse 2: I know you've prepared a place where the streets are paved with gold It's in your plan, I understand, I know you want her home You hold her future in your hand, and it's all up to you I know it's selfish, but I can't help it, when I pray (Repeat Chorus 1) Build 2: I don't mean no disrespect But, Father I'm not ready yet To let her go, again I'm on My bended knees to pray, (and say) Chorus 2 & Tag: You know how much I'll miss her Don't take her from me I need her right now by my side You'll have her for all eternity You have so many angels Don't take mine away Lord, I'm asking for a miracle If it's Your will I need a miracle___ today___
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I’m Just Thinking ‘Bout You (Verse) Waves are rollin gently onto the beach. But I don’t care ‘cause you’re next to me. Feels like I’m drugged up, holding you close. Damn, think I’ll take me a double dose. (Chorus) Gulls may be callin; some raindrops are fallin, and the sun’s trying to shine through. Got sand ‘tween my toes. Salt air in my nose. But I’m just thinking ‘bout you. (Verse) I love this place we found to park. We’ll hang here ‘til it’s pitch black dark. We can snuggle up in this cool wind. We can kiss, and then we’ll kiss again. (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I’m livin my dream, don't let it stop. It’s not just your short shorts and little tank top. I’m addicted to lookin into your eyes. How that deep blue leaves me mesmerized. (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes, I’m just thinking ‘bout you.
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Times haven’t always been so good Lived without heat, even firewood Didn’t have a lot of food to eat Didn’t have a home beneath my feet I talked to God and made a vow Things have gotten better now My life changed and I’m doin well I was saved from a living Hell. Now… I love havin food to eat a warm place to rest my feet I’m lovin my new job too But most of all Lord, I’m lovin you Now bein saved means more to me It’s not what I thought it would be Turns out life is a better place when you’re livin with His grace Now troubles, though I have a few they don’t do what they used to It’s like each problem is a test that I blow off because I’m blessed. And… (Chorus) And I know when my life is done I’ll be where there’s an endless sun That golden light will shine on me where I’ll spend my eternity. ‘Til then… (Chorus) Yeah, I’m lovin you Lord I’m lovin you
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(Verse) Seems all the stars are shining bright, but they’re nothing without you. And there’s a full moon out tonight, but me dancing alone won’t do. I’m hiding in a whiskey bottle; How could you be so cruel? I knew I was no Aristotle; didn’t think that I was a fool. (Chorus) My hopes and dreams are shattered, since you told me we are through. Now I’ve lost what really mattered, But I’m still feeling you. Yes, I’m still feeling you. (Verse) Babe you didn’t leave me much hope. You just said you’ve had enough. Makes me feel like a dope. ‘Cause girl I am still in love. (Repeat Chorus)
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I’m The Man (verse) Keep goin’ in circles, you’re gonna get dizzy girl. One-nighter deals with your head all in a whirl. Ignoring the truth that you just don’t want to see. Wastin’ your time when you could be with me. (chorus) I’m the man, who loves you I’ll hold you tenderly. I’m the man, your protector, keeper of your dreams. I’m the one, who wants you, knows just what you need. All you have to do, is turn around, just turn it around to me! Oh, do all your runnin’ away that you can, One day you’re gonna see that I’m the man. (Verse) You call me cryin ‘bout all the bad things men do. You wonder why they do what they do to you. You can stop the games whenever you want to. It’s in your hands, don’t care if I’m your fool. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) I know just what you’re thinkin’ of, You’re just a little girl afraid of love. But damn, see who I am? Yes, (Repeat Cho) (End) Yes one day you’re gonna see that I’m the man.
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In A Perfect World (Verse) So much bad news with fighting and threats. Bombing and killing to prove who’s best. Seems like all mankind is spinning down. Can’t we just turn this world around? (Chorus) In a perfect world, for all of us, news could be deeds of our shared love. We could plant seeds from caring hearts, Just a simple choice is where it starts. We can all decide to be living..... all sharing and giving….. in a perfect world. (Verse) Have to see the truth of who we are inside. All admit that God’s on everyone’s side. Face our fears with open hearts. Know that in the mirror is where it starts. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Break down the lines dividing us. Quit judging each other and learn to trust. Stop finding fault and placing blame. It would take us all to do the same. (Repeat Cho) (Repeat Tag) Yeah, In a Perfect World.
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We all have our troubles that’s just what I believe but I don’t go drinking doubles there’s a better way to be. ‘Cause… Problems are my opportunities My chance to overcome beat adversities But when I come to somethin I can’t change I’ve learned I can accept it I just pray in Jesus’ name (Add after 1st chorus only) In Jesus’ name I’ve found that who I am is not what happens in my day It’s all in how that I respond to what gets in my way. So… (Chorus) My strength comes from faith it’s the power of the Lord When I work within His grace I can wield it like a sword (Chorus) I just pray in Jesus’ Name
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Indian Warrior (Verse 1) When an Indian boy, becomes an Indian man, he’s alone with the spirits, of the Indian land. Hung by piercing bones, through the skin of his chest. He endures great pain. He must pass the test. Then a warrior is born, to his way of life. He dreams of the fight, as he sharpens his knife. (Chorus) You must ride like the wind, Indian warrior. You must fight like a lion, to survive. But be wise like an owl, Indian warrior. Be strong, keep the Great Spirit, by your side. Indian warrior. (Verse 2) Stars overhead, lay a carpet of light. Crackling fire, breaks the silence of night. The tribe gathers round, as it is their way. Wisdom is shared, at the end of each day. Great grandfathers tell, the heroes’ stories. All the children hear, of Indian glory. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Learn what has been, what it takes to go on. Burn from within; spit fire with your song. (Repeat Chorus) Indian Warrior
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(Verse) Old man limped in the store I asked him how he was He said I’m rotten to the core and that’s just fine because heard the good die young so I’m gonna hang around My time on Earth ain’t done I’m still above the ground (Chorus) It ain’t my time yet angels ain’t called my name And I have no regrets livin life my own way Most of my friends are gone guess Heaven’s where they’re at But I’m still hangin on it ain’t my time yet (Verse) Handed me his money then he walked out the door While it struck me as funny I wanted to hear more Made some sense to me in a troubling way I could not disagree what that man had to say (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Never did see him again don’t know if he’s gone But I can’t forget his grin as he rambled on (Repeat Chorus) (End) No, it ain’t my time yet
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(Verse) Old man limped into the store I asked him how he was He said I’m rotten to the core and that’s just fine because heard the good die young so I’m gonna hang around My time on Earth ain’t done I’m still above the ground (Chorus) It ain’t my time yet angels ain’t called my name And I have no regrets livin life my own way Most of my friends are gone guess Heaven’s where they’re at But I’m still hangin on it ain’t my time yet (Verse) Handed me his money then he walked out the door While it struck me as funny I wanted to hear more Made some sense to me in a troubling way I could not disagree what that man had to say (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Never did see him again don’t know if he’s gone But I can’t forget his grin as he rambled on (Repeat Chorus) (End) No, it ain’t my time yet
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Just Cruisin Verse: Sometimes I have troubles, life tries to get me down. But I don’t go do doubles, or be drinkin 20 rounds. Jump in my old truck, drive ‘cross green country-side. Clear my mind of all the muck, while I just cruise my ride. Lift: Get my wheels humming down the road. While I’m talkin to the Lord, ‘bout my heavy load. Chorus 1: I see the beauty that’s all around. I smell the smells, I hear the sounds. Taste of life that brings me back to earth. I take it in for everything it’s worth. That’s what I love doin, That’s what I love doin, Just crusin! (1st cho only) Just crusin! Verse: I may stop over here, or maybe I’ll stop there. Guess I don’t really care, I’ll stop most anywhere. Love to meet new folks, even more to make new friends. Stop somewhere for a coke, or so I can stretch and bend. Lift: But then I’ll be right back on my way. And that’s the makins of my crusin day! Chorus 2: I see the beauty that’s all around. I smell the smells, I hear the sounds. Taste of life that brings me back to earth. I take it in for everything it’s worth. That’s what I love doin, That’s what I love doin, Just crusin! Bridge: I don’t do things that make my problems worse. Just think of God’s word and my fav’rite verse. While I’m feelin warm sun and cool wind, and I wear a big ole, silly grin! (Repeat Cho 2) Tag: That’s what I love doin, That’s what I love doin, Just cruisin
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My Country Girl Knows The Way (Verse) Four wheelin in the mud; and covered up with crud. my country girl knows the way. Fishing pole and fishing hole, maybe take a dip of Skoal; my country girl knows the way. (Chorus) Yeah my country girl knows the way; she lives country ev’ry day. And she’ll have a lot of fun; she will show you how it’s done. She ain’t all work and no play; yeah my country girl, my country girl knows the way. (Verse) When the sun goes down, we might go out on the town; my country girl knows the way. Dancing and shooting pool, take a cowboy back to school; my country girl knows the way. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) If you get you a country girl, I swear she’s gonna rock your world, Just you listen to what I say, ‘Cause my country girl, my country girl knows the way. (Repeat Cho) (End) She’ll have a lot of fun; she will show you how it’s done. she ain’t all work and no play; yeah my country girl, my country girl knows the way. Yeah my country girl, my country girl knows the way.
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My Redheaded Redneck (Verse) She looks mighty fine, when she kicks up those heels. Boot scoots down the line, with the music that she feels! (Chorus) She’s my redheaded redneck! Man, she's a live wire. With her body hot as heck! She raises Hell's fire! In Camo she’s got the power! Shoots a .223 just right! But she's pretty as a blooming flower, when she’s made up for the night! My redheaded redneck! (Verse) She may go out mudding; ATV or four-wheel-drive! Cleans up like a rose that’s budding. Turns heads when we arrive! (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Bright red hair under her hat. Likes three fingers of Crown. Smiles just like the Cheshire Cat. She knows she owns our town! (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, my redheaded redneck! She’s my redheaded redneck!
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It was long ago when the sun did shine darkness came for a long, long time. Bright sun used to warm upon my face, but now eternal rains fill this place. (W/Back) Now eternal rains fill this place. (Cho) Muddy waters risin’ up on me Could be drowned and gone to be, I’m about to get myself stuck, in the river’s bottom muck. (W/Back) In the river’s bottom muck. Yesterday, things were looking good. But my luck ran away from where I stood. Now my tomorrow’s gone away. Seems the Lord is callin’ my name. (W/Back) Seems the Lord is callin’ my name. (Repeat Cho) (Instrumental) My soul may rise ‘fore the water recedes. From the water get the rest I need. I may drift away to my end, find my peace in the river’s bend (W/Back) Find my peace in the river’s bend (Repeat Cho) I’ll see the glory of heaven’s gates, Fall down on my knees as I pray. I hope worthy judgment finds my end, kinder than this cruel world’s been. (W/Back) Kinder than this cruel world’s been. (Repeat Cho)
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Living in their yesterday vivid pictures fill their minds Withered down to old and gray but they’re not the quitting kinds Some wear tattered clothes and are homeless, destitute There’s so many of those that the people persecute Old Soldiers the ones who gave Freedom rode their shoulders brave was their name They risked it all for us and they never made a fuss But the battle’s never over For old soldiers Wounds and pains are haunting they’ve seen and lost a lot Their hearts and minds just wanting what most of us have got A place to live a shattered life someone to hold them close More than merely to survive a home to call their own (Repeat chorus) When I see hats of veterans I salute them; every one Thank them for their service for my freedom that they won (Repeat chorus) No the battle’s never over for old soldiers.
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The road is a narrow one both sides lined with parked cars People come here for some fun shopping, theatre, and bars Same old places are still here and I know each one quite well general store sells fishing gear has that candy counter smell It’s just a one road town this place where I grew up where I used to hang ‘round when I was a young pup Got married and moved on now it’s a new world that we’ve found Had to get out of here somehow ‘cause it’s just a one road town We’re back to take a look ‘cause our memories are here Like that little kiss I took when I sneaked my first beer Now that girl is my wife we’ve come back for a visit get a taste of our old life see just how much we miss it (Chorus) Seems there ain’t no place like home true no matter where that is You don’t know it ‘til you roam then you make a trip like this (Chorus) Yeah, it’s just a one road town
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‘Round Here (verse) Hear sweet music playin’…while my mind is strayin’, floating on the wind…‘cross the Caribbean. I’m an old Islands Joe…nowhere better to go, it’s no reason for cyrin’…not leaving, not tryin’ I just like lying’ (chorus) ‘Round here, we only do what we choose. ‘Round here, nobody singing the blues. Got blue raspberry tea, blue skies, blue sea. I’m happy, I am me, I like me to be, ‘round here. (verse) When the sun goes down…my mind won’t go round, ‘bout some far away place…or the troubles they face. If life here gets heavy…God built us a levy, Just look up to see…night’s stars keepin’ me. keeping me, (chorus) (Bridge) Just sittin’ here chillin’…It’s fittin’, I’m willin’ I’ve got the feelin’…I’ll always be bein’, (chorus) (tag) Yes, I like me to be, ‘round here.
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Real Country Cowboy I been dragged down, ragged out, flat busted, had my heart worked over by the best of them. Got fooled by smooth talkin’ men I trusted, Now I’ve sent ‘em on their way, I put up a fence. Aint’ gonna be another playboy by my side, Want a good man, one I know won’t roam. Yeah, I went and got wise, now I realize, I need a real, country cowboy all my own. (Cho) Don’t want no picture window, greenhorn again. This time I’m gonna find me a genuine, horse ridin, pickup drivin’, hangs around ‘til the sun comes up, a stands tall beside me when the times get rough, Real Country Cowboy, kind of man. Need a fits right, hangs tight, dreamy eyes, man riddin’ true love in the saddle with me. Ain’t no cityfied cowboys dressed up in lies, could ever be the kind of man I need. It’s gonna take a country reared, God fearing, man, before I’ll hand my heart back over again. The kind that knows what I like, who I am; the kind that cares and wants to understand. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) A real cowboy knows who he is, he can see, he ain’t still tryin’ to figure out who he should be. (Repeat Cho) A Real Country Cowboy, I need me, a Real, Country Cowboy,
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Serious Side Effects (Verse) Didn't have a warnin label to say; she is dangerous when kissed. Had no prescription when I did that day; wasn't any way I could resist. Thought I was Superman 'fore I met her; now I’m soft as a powder puff. I’m addicted and there ain't no cure. Why can’t I ever get enough? But, (Chorus) Serious side effects She comes with serious side effects. She makes me a nervous wreck. Sends me reelin with serious side effects (Verse) I see her and my heart skips a beat; get all sweaty and my body shakes. My brain turns into a tub of mincemeat. I’m a mess for goodness sakes. My legs wobble when I try to walk; I’m afraid I’m gonna fall. My tongue gets stuck ev'ry time I talk; I can barely speak at all. From, (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) How can a woman make me feel like I do now? What she does to me, the law should not allow! Those, (Repeat Chorus) (Tag) All those, (Repeat Chorus)
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Ain’t no high heels in her world She’s a blue jeans kind of girl Wears a red plaid top, a Stetson hat Tony Llama boots and all of that Chases cans on her 15 hand mare Just 14 seconds and she’ll be there She’s my cowgirl She’s a barrel racin Pole bendin Key holin lady God fearin child rearin home makin baby She’s ev’rything I need and I don’t say maybe She’s my cowgirl She helps me to run our farm Has a sure hand and a strong arm She can drive a tractor just fine She can run our new combine She’s an ace on the hay bailer can back up a full horse trailer She’s my cowgirl (Chorus) Now there’s a lot of women in this town Couldn’t have done better than who I found So I’m happy as can be to have her around She’s my cowgirl (Chorus) Yeah, she’s my cowgirl
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Since I Found You Verse: Love dropped me right on my heart. Was a broken and troubled man. Had no trust, believin was hard. The original doubting Dan. When I met you I drew a fine line. You crossed over it tenderly. Don’t know why you dared to be mine. But I’m so glad you’re lovin’ me. (Cho) Since I found you, my heart is mended, I’m loving like brand new. Since I found you, my search has ended, my wanting days are through. I’m amazed with this feeling; my heart is reeling! My dreams have all come true, since I found you! Verse: Surrendered to you on one knee, really wasn’t much of a fight. Once I came to see the truth of me, ‘cause you shed your loving light. Never look back to what was. Don’t miss what used to be. I’m so happy just because, I have you here with me. (Repeat Cho) Bridge: Put a whole new world into my eyes, a bright new world I never knew. Want to paint I love you ‘cross the skies, (Repeat Cho) End: Since I found you.
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Smokey Mountain Mornin’s (verse) Waitin’ at a bus stop, daydreams fill my mind, See me on a mountain top; put this crazy world behind. Get lost in my yesterdays, was a young boy feelin’ free. In a land of golden sunrays, Blue Jays, and tall Pine Trees..... (chorus) Smokey Mountain mornin’s, wakin’ to a brand new world. Fog lifts from the land, and God’s paintings are unfurled. Feels like I’m in Heaven, peaceful bein’ there ag’in. Like I’ve been reborn in, sweet Smokey Mountain Mornin’s (verse) I just close my eyes, then I’m right back there again, Smell the hick’ry burnin, see sparks flyin in the wind. Crystal river rollin’, makes sweet music in the night. Watch the sun a risin’, water sparkles in the light. (chorus) (bridge) Bus comin’ down the road now, there goes my peace of mind. I’ll get in my seat, settle down, I’ll be goin’ back to find, (chorus) (End) My problems disappear, when I’m reborn in, sweet Smokey Mountain Mornin’s.
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Spirit of The Rodeo Grandpa and my Great Uncle Bob, ran a rodeo out in Denver. And my dad grew up with the rodeo, was the best thing he could remember. But Grandpa was killed by a bucking horse, and Uncle Bob was getting too old. Dad said we had to do something different, find another way we could go. So my dad took a look at what all we had, he said, “there has got to be a way, for us to sell the stuff from the rodeo, and find something that will get us paid.” He said “I have an idea how to make a living, and keep our family fed. And Dad said Grandpa may be gone, but the rodeo spirit aint dead. Chorus: Now its an 18 wheeler rolling down the road, and my dad on his way with another load, hauling anything he can just to make a buck, to feed our family and to pay for that truck. And he believes Grandpa’s riding at his side. They found a way to keep the rodeo alive. In a big black Kenworth always on the go, that he calls, Spirit of the Rodeo. A golden lasso sits ‘round gold-trimmed red letters that say “Spirit of the Rodeo” with another sign that says “Pop and Son Trucking” in smaller letters below. With black puffs of smoke from the silver stacks, she’s like a big old snorting bronc. He drops the clutch and the Spirit leaps off, with a mighty roaring air horn honk. Now Dad only comes home once in a while, and before long he’s already gone. Seems like he’s always the “rider up,” as the big Rodeo rolls on. We all have to deal with some hard times in life, and it’s easy to take a fall. But that big black Kenworth truck of his, is how we shake our fist at it all. (Repeat Chorus then tag) That he calls, Spirit of… the Rodeo. (Repeat to fade) And they ride________. Roll on Rodeo; and they ride____________. Roll on Rodeo; and they ride____________.
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Ridin down the old farm lane ‘cross meadows, through the woods Watchin farmers harvest grain The fresh air sure smells good ’Crossed Oak creek that overflowed from some summer rains this morn Raccoon just ran ‘cross the road He’s headin for some corn We’re taking the scenic route (root) Enjoyin our beautiful day We’re taking the scenic route (root) Nothin gettin in our way Lookin all around at this wonderful world Got my life, my truck, and got my girl Takin our time, don’t give a hoot Yeah, We’re takin the scenic route (root) Now we could hit the highways get to where we’re goin fast But we’d miss all the byways with memories that last, So… (Repeat Chorus) We always take life as it comes ain’t never in no hurry We don’t rush to get things done Don’t sit around and worry, So… (Repeat Chorus) Takin the scenic route (root)
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Thank God For It (Verse) I watched the sun rise this beautiful day! I felt it chase all my troubles away! Tonight I’ll get down on my knees and pray, and I’ll thank God for it! (Lift) And if my train runs off its track, the Man upstairs will have my back. (Chorus) It’s by His grace that I’m alive, He gave me this wonderful ride. This experience that we call life. And I thank God for it! Oh yes I do! I thank God for it! (Verse) For everything that I’ve ever had, for all the good and all the bad, been my choice to be happy or sad, and I thank God for it! (Lift) In this crazy world I have no fear. I know the Lord is always near. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) If tomorrow brings the end of days. I’ll still kneel down and give my praise. ‘Cause I trust all what the Bible says, and I’ll thank God for it! (Repeat Cho) (Tag) Oh yes, I do I thank God for it! Oh yes I do, I thank God for it!
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Thank You Jack Life used to be simple but it ain’t no more, it’s gettin’ harder all the time. What’s right today, won’t be right tomorrow, it can drive you out of your mind. Everything’s changing. Seems nothing stays the same, things are different every day. But down South in Lynchburg, Mr. Daniels keeps it going, in the same ole Tennessee way. Cho: Thank you Jack! for times remembered, good friend you have been true. And thank you Jack, for keeping old Tennessee, in every little bit of you. Don’t change Jack, no not the bottle, and not the label too. Yeah thank you Jack, for keeping old Tennessee, in every little bit of you. There’s a cabin for sale, just up the road from Jack, right on down at Ledford Mill. With green grass, and clear spring water, and some sweet low rolling hills. If I had the money, then I could have that place, and I know right where I’d go. Me and ole Jack Daniels, we’d sit down by the creek, and we’d watch that waterfall flow. (Repeat Cho)
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That Makes Two of Us (Copyright 2020, David Alan Johnson) Ain’t nothin’ I wanna be…except I wanna be with you Ain’t nothin’ I wanna see…but to see it be “us two” Love like ours is hard to find…people search their whole lives through So baby you’re always on my mind…and I’ll swear this to you If you want someone who truly cares That makes two of us If you think we make the perfect pair That makes two of us If you wanna share our lives together Dance among the stars forever Ooh baby….. that makes two of us We can weather any storm…we’re as solid as steel I’ll keep you safe and warm…baby…trust that I’m for real I know that you’re for me…I know that I’m for you As far as I can see…there’s just one thing we should do Chorus I’ll put a ring on your left hand If you will have me too We’ll do what we think God has planned Forever me and you Chorus mmmm… that makes two of us.
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He’s just an old pickup truck and some folks think he’s junk ‘Cause he’s gotten full of rust and he’s got a bit of funk But right there’s where my baby used to sit and I don’t really care to ever forget it That truck is where we first kissed we were parked down at the river she got to me, I couldn't resist I’ve always loved being with her Many nights we laid in back and talked with the stars shining bright above but I must admit the nights that rocked were the ones when we made love Yes, we surely had some good times in that old truck of mine I named him Sherman long ago he was like a Sherman tank Looked fine ‘fore he grew old but he’s gotten pretty rank So he sits there all alone now a monument to memories past Yet I think one day somehow ‘ole Sherman will be back (Chorus) Yeah, I’ll fix him up again one day get him back out on the street But until then I guess he’ll stay mostly just a memory (Chorus) Yeah, in that old truck of mine
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The Best Things In Life Are Free (Verse) Whether it’s a hug; me holdin you close. Layin on the rug, kissin nose to nose. (Lift) Or bein with our friends and family. The best things in life are free! Yes, (Chorus) They say the best things in life are free. I’d agree that’s right as far as I can see. ‘Cause baby I’ve got you next to me. The best things in life are free. Oh yeah, the best things in life are free. (Verse) Go swimming in the lake, take a walk in the park. A new mornin when you wake, watchin stars in the dark. (Lift) It’s making yourself a good memory; the best things in life are free! Yes, (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Don’t know what you might be thinkin of, but on top of my list are laughter and love! (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes, the best things in life are free.
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Whether it’s a hug; me holdin you close. Us layin on the rug, kissin nose to nose. Or just hangin out with our friends and family. It don’t cost a dime most the time for you and me… They say the best things in life are free and I’d have to say that I agree Like baby when I’ve got you next to me Wherever that is, that’s where I wanna be. Yeah….the best things in life are free. Go swimmin in the lake, take a walk in the park. A new mornin when we wake, Fallin stars in the dark. We fill up all our days with great memories; spendin them together like we’re ‘posed to be (Repeat Chorus) Well I ain’t sure what you might be thinkin of, but on top of my list are laughter and love! (Repeat Chorus) Yeah, the best things in life are free.
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The Man I Never Knew (Verse) Just a couple faded memories, of some times so long ago. But that’s all that’s left for me, from the father that I know. Heard he left us for a better life, seems he needed to be free. Two lost children and a heart-broke wife, that’s just, how it was to be. (Chorus) Here I go, I’m thinking back again. Never know, what happened way back then. Never be, a chance to mend the fence. Dad is gone; the truth is too. Both passed on; with the man I never knew. (Verse) A short while before he died, we wrote a couple times. Tried to set anger aside, but I wasn’t very kind. Was a child that grew up mad, really hurting deep inside. Thought so much about my dad, feelings that I had to hide. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) It’s too late to change things now, though I really wish I could. I forgive him, I’ve learned how, and I’ve learned it, that I should. (Repeat Cho) (Tag) Yeah, both passed on with the man I never knew.
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The Man She’s Waited For (Verse) She wrote you a letter; one you’d never read. You were gone and left her, with her heart full of grief. (Verse) She wondered what to do, with all her hopes and dreams. Seemed like all she knew, was what losing you means. (Chorus 1) That woman full of love, so eternal and so true. What she was thinking of, was how badly she missed you. And as the years went by, she wrote a little more. With each new line she’d cry, for the man she’s waited for. (Verse) She wrote how much she loved you; that she hurt since you’ve been gone. She wrote how much she needed you, what she thought had gone wrong. (Verse) One line was marked eleven years, and another said twenty-two. Many thoughts and many tears; they were all for loving you. (Repeat Cho 1) She didn’t know you were that ill. Said you never did let on. But that morning you were cold and still. She reached, but you were gone. (Chorus 2) That woman full of love, so eternal and so true. What she was thinking of, was how badly she missed you. But her time has finally come. She’s standing at Heaven’s door. Her forever has begun, with the man she’s waited for. The man she’s waited for.
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The Man She’s Waited For (Verse) She wrote you a letter; one you’d never read. You were gone and left her, with her heart full of grief. (Verse) She wondered what to do, with all her hopes and dreams. Seemed like all she knew, was what losing you means. (Chorus 1) That woman full of love, so eternal and so true. What she was thinking of, was how badly she missed you. And as the years went by, she wrote a little more. With each new line she’d cry, for the man she’s waited for. (Verse) She wrote how much she loved you; that she hurt since you’ve been gone. She wrote how much she needed you, what she thought had gone wrong. (Verse) One line was marked eleven years, and another said twenty-two. Many thoughts and many tears; they were all for loving you. (Repeat Cho 1) She didn’t know you were that ill. Said you never did let on. But that morning you were cold and still. She reached, but you were gone. (Chorus 2) That woman full of love, so eternal and so true. What she was thinking of, was how badly she missed you. But her time has finally come. She’s standing at Heaven’s door. Her forever has begun, with the man she’s waited for. The man she’s waited for.
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The Master of Body Talk (Verse) The way she moves; ev’ry step she takes, Has a special groove, with a tempting shake. (Lift) She’s a weapon of mass seduction. Screamin out loud with her construction! (Chorus) Ain’t like the other girls, This woman owns the streets. She’s rockin out my world. What an eye-poppin treat, yeah. Ain’t just a super sexy walk. She’s the master, of body talk. Yeah of body talk. (Verse) It’s a kind of language, made of motion so fine. So perfectly seductive. She’s blowin my mind. (Lift) Looks dangerous as a loaded gun. But I ain’t afraid and I won’t run. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Yeah, her body screams! like it has so much to say. No mistakin what it means, she’s the master, yeah the master, that way! (Repeat Cho) (End) She’s the master of body talk.
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She sits quiet in her wheelchair With a big smile on her face Looks like she don’t have a care Her mind’s some other place No hint of what she’s thinkin’ Just a little hum now and then Next thing she starts to winkin’ Does it time and time again Suddenly she’ll call his name Looks to Heaven up above Then she whispers out the same For the one man that she loved In their younger days they were both show dancers Each one always played their part But she never got the answers For the questions in her heart So she reaches up her hand for him As if they’re about to dance But then she pulls it back again ‘Cause she never got the chance (Chorus) No they never got together He was shot by a jealous man But she can still remember So she’s dreaming of their dance (Chorus) The one man that she loved
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There Aint No Future In The Past Verse: Took a ride up the I nine five. East Coast highway for a little drive. Traveled slow and took our time. Side tripped to that Annapolis town Quaint little bar on a corner I found. Old jukebox was still just a dime. Was a strange tune I had never heard. Said it was Captain Hiram’s word! Thought I would give it a try. Pressed A1, and a record spun. Thought I was gonna hear a song. Was an old sea salt gone bye. Said, Chorus: There aint no future in the past. Gotta move ahead and don’t look back. Guide your ship from the tallest mast! And don’t believe your fate is cast! ‘Cause there aint no future in the past. Verse: Thought about it for a moment or two. While we sat talking and drinking our brew. Then I played that A1 again. Seemed to make a lot of good sense. Worth the extra dime I just spent. And then I got out my pen. Wrote, (Repeat Chorus) Simple enough, I thought. But those words had me caught. Little wisdom’s what I bought. I could take it all in or not. No (Repeat Chorus) Tag: No, there aint no future in the past.
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There Will Be A Time verse- Life is hard…These troubling days. Must be on guard…hope and pray. Seems Satan’s bought…so many souls. World is caught…in evil goals. For times like this, believin’s what I do. ‘Cause there are times, only faith can get me through. chorus- In this life of tribulation...I can live in celebration ‘Cause it’s in the revelation... There..will…be… a…time… there will be a time… Yes, Lord I know…there will be a time verse- Clouds will burst…then smoke and flames. When He returns…from where He came. Son of Man…comes back for us. It’s in the plan…no use to fuss. For times like this, believin’s what I do. ‘Cause there are times, only faith can get me through. chorus- bridge- He’ll be here again…it’s somethin that I know... Just can’t tell you when...but it’s clear the seeds are sown Chorus- Tag: Ohhhhhhh, Yes Lord I know, there will be a time. Ewwwwwwwwwwwww
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To Be In Love Again (Verse) My heart’s been burned and torn, but from those ashes I’m reborn! While it’s taught me many things, I still have my hopes and dreams! (Chorus) To be in love again. While I don’t know where or when. I’ll trust and let him in! That’s how it will begin! My heart’s an open door. Won’t hold back anymore. I need a new best friend, and, to be in love again. (Verse) I don’t know how we’ll meet. Maybe walking down the street! Could be on a dating site? Or a subway train one night? (Pre) We can talk…just us two. Cause it would be so good… (Repeat chorus) (Pre) And as time goes passing by, It will feel so right… (Repeat chorus) (End) Oh, to be in love again.
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Together We Have It All (Duet) (M-1st) Heard some folks thought we’d never make it, We weren’t strong enough, we’d split. But we’ve been concrete, rock solid my dear, and I ain’t seein’ no end, anywhere near. (F-2nd) We built our castle, together from the start. Mortared our walls with cement from the heart. Furnished up with a loving, our-place feel. Down home, country people, kind of deal. (Cho Both) We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. (M-1st) It’s a crazy world out there, but we have our oasis. Live in sweet calmness, keep smiles on our faces. With our eyes to the skies, but our feet on the ground. Nothin’ gets between us, could ever bring us down. (F-2nd) We’ve had our own troubles, we worked ‘em all out. Not hard to solve problems when love has no doubt. Shared everything, been both taker and giver. Trusted God’s plan, we’ve flowed with the river. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) (M-1st) Nobody’s perfect, but you’re perfect for me. (F-2nd) Can’t ask for more, when life’s good as can be. (Repeat Cho 4 times then fade out)
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(Verse) Let's steal us some time, we’ll make it all ours; Kick back and unwind, count some fallin' stars. (Lift) Go high up on the mountain, where we can be alone. Then... (Chorus) Tonight I wanna lay with you; to curl up close by the fire! To do just what we wanna do; whatever our hearts desire. I’ll wish our time could last forever, as I look into your eyes, and we wrap our bodies tight together, ‘neath the moonlit skies. Tonight I wanna lay with you. (Verse) Yes before this night can end, I’ll wanna hold you close. To kiss you and kiss you again, from your head down to your toes. (Lift) Who needs the birds? Who needs the bees? When I’ve got you and you’ve got me! Yeah, (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Mm mm mm mm baby yeah. Mm mm mm mm mm mmm yeah. 'Cause... (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, tonight I wanna lay with you!
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We’ll Sling Some Mud (Verse) Got a campfire burnin. Fresh ice cream churnin. Marshmallows roastin on a stick. Cookin dogs on spears. Breakin out cold beers. Poppin tops and feelin slick. (Chorus) Over the hill and through the creek. We can’t wait to do this ev’ry week! Run our four-wheeler trucks and ATVs, while we’re holdin on to our fav’rite squeeze. Come Saturday morning, be ready bud! We’ll get ‘em all cranked up, and we’ll sling some mud. (Verse) Got Benny jammin. with his guitar slammin. Blowing rifts across the lake. Sharon’s on her fiddle. Billy’s drummin in the middle. And the music’s soundin great! (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) We have a great time out in those woods. Beats hangin ‘round our neighborhoods. Stayin out of trouble, the sheriff he don’t care; ‘cause half the time he’s with us there! (Repeat Cho) (End) We’ll sling some mud.
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We’re The Best Of Friends [Female(s): alone or duet] Verse: (1) I’m a rock for you, I’m whatever you need. Anything I can do, you’ll get it from me! (2) Don’t owe me a thing, just be who you are. Makes me want to sing, ‘cause you fill up my heart. Chorus: (1&2) We’ve got each other’s backs. We’re the best of friends. I trust you to the max! I’ll love you ‘til my end. We’re close as two can be. Don’t care who understands. It’s forever you and me! We’re the best of friends! Verse: (1) One of us falls down, the other lifts us up. Know who’ll be around, if we run out of luck. (2) Bond as strong as steel. No doubts can trouble us. We are both for real, we never fight or fuss. (Repeat Cho) Bridge: (1) We may not agree on every little thing. (2) But we respect each other to be who we are. (1) When I need someone with me, I know who to bring. (2) And having you makes me count my lucky stars. (Repeat Cho) We’re close as two can be. Don’t care who understands. It’s forever you and me! We’re the best of friends!
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(Verse) Dad said I had to bait my own hook He showed me how to hook a worm And the first few times what it took was a struggle with how they squirm But I learned to do it right I learned how to fish If I had my way tonight here’s what I’d wish (Chorus) I’d love to live those days again and to have my father back to see him with a big ‘ole grin lookin out his sleepin bag And cookin trout for breakfast in the campfire right at dawn We were building memories that last what he taught me all along (Verse) There was smoke in the crispy mornin air while the cracklin fire burnt on I can still remember me right there like the words to my fav’rite song There’s no way I could forget the happy look in his eyes Yeah we watched the sun set but he really loved the sunrise (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I’m thankful to remember so many precious things And I’m thankful for the feelings that those memories bring (Chorus) (End) Yeah, what he taught me all along
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In the mornin when I wake up will you send me down the road Bourbon shots led to a shakeup now you’re angry and you’re cold We drank too much and said some things chased that whiskey with harsh words So now what the mornin brings I guess we both deserve, But… I’m so sorry for what I said Girl believe me 'cause it's true Babe you’re my whole world I can’t see me without you You said you are done with me told me to take a walk Come the mornin I will see was that just, whiskey talk All these years together we’ve never even had a fight We were both Hell bent for leather we were gonna scrap tonight But I ain’t worried about blame ‘cause we both played our parts Now we’ll never be the same we shot holes in our own hearts, And… (Chorus) I didn’t like this fight tonight and I sure don’t want to go Me sleepin on this couch ain’t right and you really need to know (Chorus) Yeah, was that just, whiskey talk Just, whiskey talk
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You Ain’t Messin’ Around (Verse) First date, we took in a movie. Great company, I wanted more. Second time out, you squeezed up to me. Got me thinkin’ you’re what I’m lookin’ for. Ooh baby, third date you threw me. The way you kiss left me with no doubt. Next thing darlin’ you introduced me, to what good lovin’ is all about. (Chorus) You ain’t messin’ around! You’re hotter than Rock and Roll. You ain’t messin’ around! Got my heart in a vise grip hold. Went after what you wanted. Didn’t stop until you got it. OOOOOh Boy! You ain’t messin’ around! (Verse) Never had me a lover like you before. Sure didn’t know what I was missin’. Now you’re all I want and I want you more. With you honey there ain’t no resistin’. (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) MMMMMM Yeah Boy! You went and rocked my world! (Repeat Chorus) (End) No, you ain’t messin’ around.
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You Weren’t Messin’ Around (Male Version) (Verse) First date, we took in a movie. Great company, I wanted more. Second time out, you squeezed up to me. Got me thinkin’ you’re what I’m lookin’ for. Ooh baby, third date you threw me. The way you kiss left me with no doubt. Next thing darlin’ you introduced me, to what good lovin’ is all about. (Chorus) You ain’t messin’ around! You’re hotter than Rock and Roll. You ain’t messin’ around! Got my heart in a vise grip hold. Went after what you wanted. Didn’t stop until you got it. OOOOOh Girl! You ain’t messin’ around! (Verse) Never had me a lover like you before. Sure didn’t know what I was missin’. Now you’re all I want and I want you more. With you honey there ain’t no resistin’. (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) MMMMMM Yeah Girl You went and rocked my world! (Repeat Chorus) (End) No, you ain’t messin’ around.
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You Brought My Wild Side Out (Verse) Baby, I didn’t know what I was getting into. Opened up a whole new world when I found you. Seems like I really wasn’t ready for this. How could it all start with just one little kiss? Now, do you know what you have gone and done? I’m left hoping that you won’t pick up and run. (Chorus) You brought my wild side out! It’s all your doing, no doubt! I can’t keep my hands to myself. But I want you and no one else. Showed me what love is all about. Darling, you brought my wild side out! (Verse) Hate to think of all the time I wasted before. Really thought that I knew love ‘til I tasted yours. Now I’m crazy with desire, out of my mind; a spring-loaded tiger only you could unwind. Just want to claw your clothes and crawl all over you. Tonight sweetheart let’s make love the whole night through. (Repeat Cho) (Bridge) Found there is an animal inside of me. It seems that you went and set it free. Oh, that was a dangerous thing to do. Now there’s no way I can get enough of you. (Repeat Cho) (End) And I hope you like it! I know what love is all about. Darling, you brought my wild side out!
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They were young, but they believed. in their hearts, they both could see. They were meant to be together, knew true love would last forever. They were close, holdin’ hands, on that bridge where they made plans. In their reflection on the water, he slipped on, the ring he bought her. (Cho 1) Then a sudden breeze blew, picture gone before they knew, was too fragile to endure. Perhaps it was winds of change, no way to be sure. But they would love each other, they both knew, forever and more. Young man was a soldier, soon he went away to war. On that bridge, alone she read, his first letter, where he said... (Cho 2) Then a sudden breeze blew, letter gone before she knew, it went into the water. Perhaps it was winds of change, no way to be sure. But they would love each other, they both knew, forever and more. Then one day came a man, in uniform, and in his hand, a letter holding all her fears, the sky rained down with her tears. (Cho 3) On that bridge, alone again, she stood there lookin’ in, to her reflection on the water. Threw that letter to the wind, said she’d love him like before. With a broken heart that never mends, she knew, forever and more.
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(Verse) It’s a short drive to you drivin me crazy But man alive you do it to me baby Just the way you move girl you sure can dance You get into your groove I go into a trance (Chorus) Got your feet flyin your hips in a swing Baby I ain’t lyin when you do your thing I get to thinkin ‘bout us makin some love and I have no doubt you know what I’m thinkin of what I’m thinkin of (Verse) You push me to the limit with my sanity unplugged Baby I just don’t get it why I feel like I’ve been drugged What comes over me I just can’t explain How can it be that you rattle my brain (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Hope this ain’t no tease that would not be right Baby tell me please you’ll stay the night (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes I know you know, what I’m thinkin of What I’m thinkin of
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When I was just a little kid we called them Jesus freaks All those bible thumpers did was run around and preach We thought they looked down on us always tellin us how to be Like they were from up high above were better than you and me Jesus freaks We didn’t understand Jesus freaks believers in the Man Always tellin you and me that we needed to believe Even though we couldn’t see the truth of what it means Said we have to trust in God and Son be saved ‘fore our life is done It’s a matter of where we’ll spend eternity Jesus freaks I grew up and learned to listen to what those people had to say And I learned what I was missin in my younger, foolish days Now I’m a believer too I’m proud to say I am And it makes me feel better to trust in the Son of Man (Chorus) Yes we have to trust in God and Son be saved ‘fore our life is done It’s a matter of where we‘ll spend eternity Jesus freaks Yeah, Jesus freaks Us Jesus freaks
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(Verse) Woke up this morning to a brand new day I praise the Lord that I’ve found my way Getting older beats the alternative Thankful for each day that I get to live Get up and get moving there’s so much to do Got to get it all done ‘fore the day is through Then tonight I’ll relax and just kick back I’ll think about this and think about that (Chorus) Got one more day, above the ground I found my way, I’m still around The Lord gave me, another try In the mirror I see, I’m still alive Hope to get old, one day at a time Ain’t ready to fold, these cards of mine So the games go on, now I’m up to bat Gonna make a home run, what ‘cha think about that (Verse) Got ev’rything that I’ll ever need Know when I go, it won’t go with me So all that really matters is the memories Need a following wind and all calm seas I celebrate each day with no regrets I keep things cool and don’t make bets I can trust in me to do things right have no problem getting sleep at night (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, hope to get old, one day at a time Ain’t ready to fold, these cards of mine So the games go on, now I’m up to bat Gonna make a home run, what ‘cha think about that Oh Yeah, what 'cha think about that
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(Verse) That picture on our wall we should both be there Can hear that cabin call smell sweet, mountain air Can build us a fire Lay on a furry rug Run with our desire Maybe make love (Chorus) Let’s run away to that better place Let’s go today let’s both escape from ev’rything from ev’ryone What do you say Let’s run away (Verse) I know it’s up there that cabin’s for real By that crystal lake let’s relax, let’s chill We’ll be there together be just you and me We’ll want to stay forever just wait and you’ll see (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) In just a couple hours we can be up there with wild flowers we can pick and share (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah baby let’s run away Let’s run away
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(Verse) Were I a sheep within a flock to follow close and walk their walk I think my life would be at ease and maybe I would have my peace. But… (Chorus) While I’m just another name You’ll find that I’m not the same I dare to be a different kind of soul No I don’t follow like a sheep Got my integrity to keep and I know that eagles fly alone (Verse) Yes I was born a rebel soul To be me is my simple goal I fly my flag high in the wind I’ll do my way ‘til my end (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I’ve fought and won battles before I’m strong enough to do it more But I hope to find an empty branch a peaceful home where I can land (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes I know that eagles fly alone
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(Verse) You said he was just a good friend baby that nothin was going on Said it over and over again lately like professin that somethin was wrong I could tell there was much more to it by the way that you acted round him Deny the truth, but girl that don’t get it when your heart just can’t pretend (Chorus) I can see that you’re in love wonder when did it all begin What is it that you’re thinking of when the two of us hang around him Are you gonna face the truth of it would you admit it to God above What do you tell yourself about it do you know that you fell in love do you know that you fell in love (Verse) You know I ain’t no mind reader baby I wonder what you already know And I’m beginnin to wonder maybe you’re with him when I’m not at home I see the way that you look at each other girl you ain't in love alone You’ve given your heart to another Babe I know it’s already gone (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I wonder who’s gonna break it out Who will stand up and tell the truth This really can’t go on much longer Girl there’s two men in love with you (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah baby I can see right through it Do you know that you fell in love
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(Verse) Darlin, one look at you you made my head spin Didn’t know what to do but I had to look again Perfect as a woman can be But could be a demon from Hell Only took one look to get to me Put me right under your spell. And… (Chorus) You’re dangerous, it’s easy to see but I like to live on the edge So you won’t have to work to capture me you couldn’t split me off with a wedge You’re hot as molten steel and I’m sure you will burn But the way you make me feel that’s a lesson I’m ready to learn (Verse) Tattoos up and down your body You’ve got you some piercings too But darlin you ain’t shoddy You’re classy and you’re cool Just watching you on the dance floor Damn girl you sure got some moves I know what that body is good for The way you shake it baby it proves (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) So girl let’s go come dance with me And you should know don’t need no birds or bees. Cause… (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, you’re dangerous
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(Verse) Some people can sing Some people can write We all do our own thing Whatever feels right We all long to find why we are here And if life is kind it all comes clear (Chorus) God’s great gifts to each of us give us our place in life’s tour bus The talent we have we take for the ride It gives us our reason and our balance (or "value") in life (Verse) Whether we entertain or we create fine art Work with our hands or work with our smart There’s something we can do and we can do it well It makes us happy too and the world can tell (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Don’t know about you but I know about me I know what I can do what I want to be (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes we all get, God’s great gifts
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(Verse) His lady loves flowers They put a smile on her face So he gives her showers of rose petals and lace Nothing matters to him But to see her beam When she wears a grin it means everything. So… (Chorus) He brings her flowers he can see her smile He puts them down they talk for a while He tells her he loves her that he will for all time that wanting to see her drives him out of his mind (Verse) God made her an angel born in golden light a gift straight from Heaven puts his heart in flight He’s lost and he’s lonely When she’s not around She’s his one and only true love that he found. And… (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) He knows that he’ll join her up in Heaven one day Then they’ll have forever back together to stay. So… (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes, he brings her flowers
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(Verse) Not that he’s a vain man that he thinks a lot of him But he spends all the time he can builds himself up at the gym He flexes in all the mirrors muscles are big as his head and it couldn’t be much clearer from the notches in his bed (Chorus) He’s a L-A-D-I-E-S man gets all the girls he wants They like his bad boy sand how he dances and he flaunts Guess he must know something he works some kind of plan All the women will say one thing He’s a L-A-D-I-E-S man (Verse) They know him all around town he likes to party and to dance And they know he gets around but the girls all want their chance ‘Cause he’s got a reputation he’s all a woman could need gives a one-night visitation in the morning they are freed (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) They line up to dance with him hoping he will take them home One girl every night gets in to be queen of his honeycomb (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes, he’s a L-A-D-I-E-S man
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(Verse) You packed up your stuff and loaded up your car Said you’ve had enough said I went too far I didn’t mean to upset you didn’t mean to do a thing you slapped me in the face too oh man did that sting. But… (Chorus) I ain’t gonna cry about you walking away No I won’t shed a tear just ‘cause you didn’t stay You might have broke my heart if I was sober today But I ain’t gonna cry about you walking away (Verse) Happens that you drove me to me drinking like I do That just happens to be how I tolerated you Yeah, my dog’s a bitch too but she’s loving and sweet She ain’t nothing like you even when she’s in heat. So… (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Another round, I won’t even remember your name You can go back to Hell or from wherever you came (Repeat Chorus) (End) No, I ain’t gonna cry about you walking away
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(Verse) I didn’t have big problems thought I was doing fine Like roses have thorny stems had a few thorns of mine Life wasn’t all perfect but I was doing well Seemed ev’rything clicked as far as I could tell (Lift) But when you came into my life then I knew what wasn’t right (Chorus) I didn’t have you… was blind, I couldn’t see I didn’t have you… to wake up next to me I didn’t have you… to spend my days with too Turns out life was not so cool ‘cause, I didn’t have you… (Verse) When you came along you filled a gap in my soul You were like a love song that made me feel whole Now I can’t imagine my life without you Without your passion what would I do. When… (Repeat Chorus) (End) was blind, I couldn’t see I didn’t have you… to wake up next to me I didn’t have you… to spend my days with too Turns out life was not so cool ‘cause, I didn’t have you… No, I didn’t have you
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(Verse) Darling, like a crop needs a rain Like a track needs a train Like a flower needs a bee Like a bird needs a tree… (Chorus) I need you… Babe, I swear it’s true You’re the person I can’t be I’m the lock and you’re the key You’re the other half of me Girl (Boy), you’re everything I need Oh, what can I do I need you… (Verse) I’m a pile of wood without you babe We’re a bonfire, you’re the flame You’re the light of my sunny day You guide me on my way… (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Some things just belong together and I want that to be us forever… (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yes, I need you I need you I need you
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(Verse) Broken wine glass on the floor said you don’t want me no more Hurts me deep to hear you say now you want me to go away How is it that your heart turned black We were so in love when I look back Now it seems like all we do is fight it’s gone so wrong what was so right (Chorus) Stars still shine like they did before Moonlight shadows on the sandy shore There on the beach where we made love covered by nothing but the sky above And the waves still whisper like they did How can we ever forget it I couldn’t even if I tried I’ll be damned, if my heart lied (Verse) Tomorrow will you feel the same will you still think I’m to blame For all that’s gone wrong with us why we both just fight and fuss Can’t we turn this back around can the love we lost be found Can tomorrow be a brighter day is it possible we’ll find a way (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) What happens to our hopes and dreams our wants and wishes, all those things Does it all just disappear Will this smoke ever clear (Repeat Chorus) (End) If my heart lied.
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(Verse) Then, life was a mountain I couldn’t climb My purpose just wasn’t quite clear Then, I struggled as if I were blind for the reason why I was here (Build) Then, I was still too young to see and I didn’t know what to do Then, a wishing well sprung on me and all of the sudden I knew, So… (Chorus) Now, I feel like a blossoming rose and I’ve grown in all that I am People know me wherever I go and I’ve come to understand While I’m not so young anymore God did have a reason for me Now, I know what my life is for Yes, it’s clear to see… (Verse) Now, I’ve sung my way to reach my dreams with each song I had something to say And I know that’s what my life means So I’ve become who I am today. And… (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) So I’ve traveled my own road this far But I’ve had help along the way And you all know who you are I’m thankful for you ev’ry day. And… (Repeat Chorus) (End) Oh yes, it's clear to see Yes, it's clear to see
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(Verse) This morning when I woke up I saw you next to me Thought my heart would stop I could barely breathe The night we had last night making love the way we did Darlin, it all felt so right and I’ll never forget it (Chorus) Loving you You made me feel brand new Like I’ve never loved before Now I know what I want to do Darling, I want more Loving you Loving you (Verse) You knew just what I needed You held me perfectly I tingled from my head to feet Oh, what you did to me Every move was magic Together we were great Now it seems so tragic I’ve never felt this way (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I’m awake and this dream hasn’t stopped For goodness sake this feeling can’t be topped (Repeat Chorus) (End) Oh loving you Yes, loving you.
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(Verse) Mother had a pistol when she walked up to the door. Through the other woman’s window, saw dad with her on the floor. Mom dropped her head and turned away, the sky rained with her tears. I’ve only seen Dad once since then, it’s been a lot of years. Our dad moved somewhere far away, left us with just Mom. I don’t know how she did it all, How could she be so strong? She raised two hard boys by herself; we were an awesome chore. But she stayed to be our mother, chose… to be much more. (Chorus) We didn’t have a daddy, but we didn’t miss a thing. We didn’t turn out badly, ‘Cause mom…..taught us ev’rything. (Verse) Mom made so little money that sometimes we almost starved. Worked three jobs to get us by when times got rocky hard. But we didn’t do without things dads teach their sons to do. Mom always found time for us and taught us all she knew. Mom taught us how to catch fish and she taught us how to swim. She taught us things our dad should have, with no help from him. Mom even taught us how to shoot, yes she could use a gun. So glad she didn’t that dark night, or we, might not, have mom. (Repeat Chorus twice) (Tag) Mom……..taught us everything.
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(Verse) There’s a house at the end of the street Used to go there when I was a kid The old woman living there was so sweet And I loved all the things she did She made cookies and served me milk Talked about when she was young Was always dressed in satin and silk The kind of clothes where she came from (Chorus) She told me ‘bout her husband How he went off to a war About the letters that he sent And what he was fighting for How much he loved this country Cared for all its good and bad How he came here to be free When he was just a little lad (Verse) With him gone she lived her life alone Oh, she was faithful ‘til her end Stayed by herself in that big home Said she was glad I was her friend Then when I went off to college She baked a nice, big cake She was so sad that I had to leave Said be careful for goodness sake. Then… (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) She died before I came home But sent me letters before she did And once in a while we talked on the phone But she always would forget. And… (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, she told me ‘bout her husband
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(Verse) Little nats are flying all around the house You wonder when you’re gonna see a mouse Lizards and frogs come inside each day You try to stop them but they find their way (Chorus) That crack at the bottom of the front door Where all those creatures find your floor You don’t want to let them come inside and when they do you just want to hide But nothing seems to put a stop to them Though you try to block that crack again (Verse) Then you hear the crickets chirping loud It seems they’ve gathered up a crowd They’re laughing, they’re all in harmony Oh how aggravating it can be (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Maybe put some foam in there Fill those cracks up everywhere… (Repeat Chorus) (End) Oh damn, that crack!
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People talkin stuff all about you baby Say you ain’t never stuck with just one lady You’re a man of many, known all around town Keep comin on to me, but I shoot you down. Cause… I ain’t gonna be another notch for you Don’t matter what you say or what you do Darlin, it ain’t never gonna be us two Oh no, there ain’t no way I’ll be your fool Yes, I know you are very persistent But I’m even way more resistant Won’t fall for any of your fancy talk You might as well turn around and walk. No… (Chorus) Good looks or not, you won’t get to me Your heart means more than what I see So if you want to play, find someone else I ain’t no toy that’s gonna line your shelf I ain’t gonna be another notch for you Don’t matter what you say or what you do Darlin, it ain’t never gonna be us two Oh no, there ain’t no way No there ain’t no way, I’ll be your fool There ain't no way
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(Verse) I don’t know what’s going on lights flashing in the windows hear strange noises all night long smells funny when the wind blows They never ever come outside they’re a creepy mystery Try to see them they just hide won’t show themselves to me (Chorus) I swear I’ve got some aliens living there next door They don’t want to make friends I won’t even try no more Don’t know what they live on they don’t go for groceries No I haven’t met those aliens that live next door to me (Verse) There’s no car in the drive can’t see in the garage There’s a keep-out sign on their door in decoupage I wonder if they have three eyes or maybe have six arms Do they eat cats for breakfast and use their bones for charms (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) One day or night they’ll slip up we’ll get a look at them We’ll see what they look like then the mystery will end (Repeat Chorus) (End) Those aliens next door
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They say you have a past but I don’t really care I’ve found my way at last to a love I want to share So nobody can tell me I’m wrong to be with you ‘Cause baby I’m free to do what I want to do. And… I’ll take you as you are you don’t need to change You’re my wish upon a star and while you may think it strange I don’t care what they say You’re who you are to me They don’t matter anyway I can’t help what they can’t see Tomorrow is all ours each day to eternity forget about your scars you’ll be safe with me (Chorus) Today is our beginning it’s our very special day and this ain’t the last inning it’s time to play the game (Chorus) No, I cant’ help, what they can’t see
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(Verse) I won’t steal from the neighborhood store and I won’t cuss in the name of the Lord I won’t drive down the highway like a maniac I won’t buy things, use ‘em, then take em back (Chorus) Yeah baby there’s a lot what I won’t do But you know girl that I sure love you To treat you bad I’d have to be a fool That’s one of those things what I won’t do (Verse) Won’t lie to the boss about what I’ve done Won’t screw something up then turn and run I won’t drink too much when I get sad I won’t scream at people if I get mad (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Darling believe me You know it’s true Baby, can’t you see I’d never hurt you (Chorus) (End) Yeah, one of those things what I won’t do
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(Verse) I drink way too much pour that whiskey down Use it as a crutch when you’re not around I don’t take care of me don’t watch what I do What a mess I’d be if I didn’t have you. That’s… (Chorus) Who I am without you I don’t even care But when we’re together with the love that we share I’m somebody else I’m somebody new I’m a much better me than who I am without you (Verse) You make me see me you don’t let me hide from what I could be with you by my side Can’t do it alone I’m just half a man You’re the other half of who I am. (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) You know I’d go insane So I thank the Lord above I’d be a runaway train without your love. That’s… (Part Chorus) Who I am without you I don’t even care But when we’re together with the love that we share I’m somebody else I’m somebody new I’m a much better me (Repeat Chorus) (End) Who I am without you
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(Verse) I didn’t know my place, or what I was to do. and I didn’t know what my life was leading to. But then the light came on, when you walked in the door, then I knew where I was, what I’d been waiting for. (Chorus) Luck is finally on my side, and I’ll surely take my fill, yes I’ll keep holding on to the love I’ve found. It’s a high flight of the heart, a dance across the clouds; Thank you darling, you turned my world around. (Verse) Now I long for my nights, for each day to be through, cause it’s when the sun goes down that I’m next to you. When the purpose in my life, comes so clear, and I feel it every time you hold me near. (Repeat Chorus) Yeah (Repeat Chorus) (End) It’s a high flight of the heart, a dance across the clouds; Thank you darling, you turned my world around.
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(Verse) You know you hurt me deep when you up and walked away Thought you were mine to keep Found out the truth that day You didn’t give a reason You didn’t give a why You just put on a freeze and when I struggled not to cry (Chorus) You left footprints on my heart seems they’ll never go away Didn’t think we’d ever part but I lost you that day I didn’t see it coming You tore my insides out And all my friends are asking what the Hell was that about (Verse) I pray that you’ll come back but I know you never will I’m sure about that and it’s a bitter pill Now I have to live without you have to make it all alone Not something that I want to do in this empty feeling home (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I watched you drive away through my teary eyes I can’t forget that day or that terrible surprise (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, those footprints on my heart Those footprints
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(Verse) Things you said I’ll never forget Our love is dead and girl I bet You’re not alone That line behind me has moved up one Now who could it be (Chorus) Who’s next in line to get their heart broken Will they be blind to the lies you’ve spoken You’ll tear them apart just a matter of time They’re doomed from the start Who’s next in line (Verse) When you get tired fooling the next guy he’ll be retired he’ll wonder why Did what you did the game goes on They do your bid you replay your song (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) The vamp you are one day you’ll regret Been lucky so far ain’t backfired yet, no But what goes around will come back to you Ev’ry man ain’t bound to be your fool (Repeat Chorus) (End) Oooh, who’s next in line, yeah
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(Verse) There’s a place you’ve heard of maybe a place where you’ve been Might have gone there for love Might have gone there for sin That place where I got whooped That place where I took my girl Sometimes it was hell there Sometimes it was my world (Chorus) Behind the barn out of sight It was wrong It was right I loved and I hated all that went on But I learned so much there, behind the barn (Verse) Where I smoked dad’s cigar got dizzy and got sick Where I drank my first beer and dad caught me with it It’s where I learned a few things Put a big smile on my face Like what loving means Found it in that place (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) Was hell when I was bad But sometimes Heaven too That backside of the barn What does it mean to you (Repeat Chorus) (End) Yeah, behind the barn
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