LET ME DRIVE I CAN SEE THAT YOU’RE A COWBOY WHO GETS JUST WHAT HE WANTS I CAN SEE BY THE STING RAY SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT I BET YOU WANNA GET ME UP IN THE SHOT GUN AND TAKE THIS COWGIRL FOR A LITTLE RUN BUT I THINK YOU BETTER KNOW BEFORE YOU SHOW ME WHAT… YOU… GOT… CHORUS 1. BOY YOU GOTTA LET ME DRIVE THIS CAR TAKING ME TO WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE WE COULD TAKE THIS WHOLE THING A LITTLE TOO FAR I'M FEELIN IT..BOY YOU'RE KILLIN IT LET ME SLIDE BEHIND THE WHEEL AIN’T NO TELLIN’ WITH THE WAY I FEEL IF WE TAKE OUR TIME WE COULD DRIVE ALL NIGHT THIS COULD BE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE IF YOU LET ME DRIVE, GOTTA LET ME DRIVE FROM THE MOMENT THAT I SAW YOU, BABY I COULD FEEL A SPARK THOSE KEYS IN YOUR POCKET ARE LOOKIN FOR A FIRE TO START TRUST ME WITH THE MUSCLE OF THAT TURBO V-8 THIS CHEVY’S BUILT FOR RUNNIN’ ON THE TWO LANE YOU GOT THE GAS, AND BABY I GOT A LITTLE HELL… TO… RAISE CHORUS: 2 BOY YOU GOTTA LET ME DRIVE THIS CAR TAKING ME TO WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE WE COULD TAKE THIS WHOLE THING A LITTLE TOO FAR I'M FEELIN IT..BOY YOU'RE KILLIN IT LET ME SLIDE BEHIND THE WHEEL AIN’T NO TELLIN’ WHERE THE NIGHT MIGHT LEAD IF WE TAKE OUR TIME WE COULD DRIVE ALL NIGHT THIS COULD BE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE IF YOU LET ME DRIVE, GOTTA LET ME DRIVE BRIDGE: I GOT THE REV’S UP, GOT THE TOP DOWN GOT THE WHOLE NIGHT, JUST TO DRIVE TAKE A RIDE BABY, JUST TO FOOL AROUND GOT THE HANDS UP, FULL MOON, RADIO LET’S SEE HOW FAR THIS SHOOTIN STAR CAN GO! CHORUS: 3 BABY GOTTA LET ME DRIVE THIS CAR TAKING ME TO WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE WE COULD TAKE THIS WHOLE THING A LITTLE TOO FAR I'M FEELIN IT..BOY YOU'RE KILLIN IT LET ME SLIDE BEHIND THE WHEEL AIN’T NO TELLIN’ WHERE THE NIGHT MIGHT LEAD IF WE TAKE OUR TIME WE CAN DRIVE ALL NIGHT THIS COULD BE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE WE COULD DRIVE ALL NIGHT IF YOU LET ME ..IF YOU WANNA GET ME BOY, YOU GOTTA LET ME...DRIVE TAG: CAUSE IF YOU WANNA TAKE ME DOWN BY THE LAKE WE MIGHT JUST GO A LITTLE TOO FAR CUZ YOU'RE RUNNIN HIGH LET'S DO THIS RIGHT...GOTTA LET ME DRIVE GOTTA LET ME DRIVE
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GETTIN OVER YOU YOU'VE GOT A TOUCH THAT MAKES ME COME UNDONE WELL I FIND YOU'VE BEEN SPREADIN' THAT TOUCH AROUND SHOULD'VE SEEN THOSE NOTCHES ON THE SIDE OF YOUR BED PLAYIN' OUT THE GAMES, BABY, IN MY HEAD NOW I GOT YOUR NUMBER AND IT'S ALL TOO CLEAR WHAT AM I DOIN' HERE. AND IT'S A LONG, LONG, LONG OVERDUE COMIN' BABY, COMIN' TO THE NAKED TRUTH I'M A LONG TIME OVERDUE, GETTIN' OVER YOU I'M GETTIN' OVER YOU I KNOW THIS GIRL AND I CAN GUARANTEE THOSE LONG LEGS AND BLUE EYES THEY DON'T COME FOR FREE YOU'LL REMEMBER EVERY MOVE WHILE YOU FORGET YOUR PRIDE TRYIN' REAL HARD TO TRY TO GET INSIDE FRIENDS SAY YOU BOUGHT HER SOME OF THEM JIMMY CHOOS GOT YOUR MERCEDES, TOO. REPEAT CHORUS: BRIDGE: WHAT I THOUGHT WAS SO GOOD, TURNED OUT TO BE WRONG AND NOW I'M GOOD AS GONE GONE BABY, GONE.... CHASIN' HONEY WITH YOUR PLAT'NUM CARD PLAYIN' TO WIN, SHE'S GONNA' TEAR YOU APART I'VE BEEN THINKIN' ALL NIGHT ABOUT BOARDIN' A PLANE WON'T LET YOU DRIVE ME, OH YOU DRIVE ME INSANE DON'T CALL ME UP LYIN', CUZ I LOST MY PHONE I'LL BE LYIN' ON MY OWN REPEAT CHORUS: TAG: I'M GETTIN' OVER YOU...YEAH..I'M GETTIN' OVER YOU
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Uh uh BEEN A ROUGH WEEK AND IT’S TIME TO FLY GETTIN' A LITTLE WILD ON A FRIDAY NIGHT OUR BOOTS AND LACE ARE GONNA MAKE SOME NOISE WE’RE BRINGIN' A LITTLE CRAZY TO THE LOCAL BOYS LOCAL BOYS Chorus 1. ?GIRLS SHOWIN' A LITTLE, UH UH...UH ?NOT GONNA MISS NOTHIN’, NOTHIN’ ?DANCE FLOOR PUMPIN’, WHOLE PLACE BUZZIN’ ?IT’S ALL ABOUT ME AND MY GIRLS, UH UH FEELIN’ THE HEAT AND RAISIN' OUR CUPS SHOWIN’ THEM THAT SWEET, SASSY STUFF ROMEO COWBOYS BRINGIN’ SHOTS OF PATRON BUT, IT DON’T MEAN WE’RE GONNA LET ‘EM TAKE US HOME TAKE US HOME ?GIRLS SHOWIN' A LITTLE UH UH UH ?NOT GONNA MISS NOTHIN’, NOTHIN’ ?DANCE FLOOR PUMPIN’, WHOLE PLACE BUZZIN’ ?IT’S ALL ABOUT ME AND MY GIRLS, UH UH ??IT’S SATURDAY MORNING,TWO AM ??WE STILL HAVE SOME MORE WEEKEND ??AND WHEN IT’S OVER, ME AND MY FRIENDS ??HAVE SIX DAYS, 'TILL WE TEAR IT UP AGAIN?? Chorus 2?: ?SHOWIN' A LITTLE UH UH UH ?NOT GONNA MISS NOTHIN’, NOTHIN’ ?DANCE FLOOR PUMPIN’, WHOLE PLACE BUZZIN’ ?IT’S ALL ABOUT ME AND MY GIRLS, UH UH REPEAT CHORUS: 1: TAG: YOU KNOW IT'S ALL ABOUT ME AND MY GIRLS....UH UH.
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THE RIVER SHE WAS YOUNG AND HE WAS OLD AND SHE WAS SWEET AND BEAUTIFUL IN A SMALL SHACK ON THE RIVERBANK, SHE FELT HIS BLOWS SO HARD AND CRUEL HE STOLE HER HEART AND BROKE HER DREAMS OF BEING A GOOD WIFE TOO LATE TO GO RUNNING HOME NOW AND LIVE HER MAMA'S LIFE Pre: THEN ONE NIGHT IN THE PALE MOONLIGHT AS HE LAY PASSED OUT IN THE VAN SHE CLOSED HER EYES AND CROSSED HER HEART AND CARRIED OUT HER PLAN CHORUS: THE RIVER RUNS WIDE AND THE RIVER RUNS DEEP AND OH THE SECRETS THAT RIVER DOES KEEP THE RIVER IS SWIFT AND IT'S COLD AND BLACK AND NO, HE AIN'T NEVER, EVER COMIN' BACK SHE CRIED WHEN THE SHERIFF SHOWED UP AND AS HE LOOKED ALL AROUND HE SHOOK HIS HEAD GOT BACK IN HIS CAR AND DROVE BACK TO TOWN THE MEANEST MAN HAD DISAPPEARED AND HER STORY WAS CONVINCING NOBODY GAVE A DAMN BOUT THE REASON HE WENT MISSING REPEAT CHORUS: BRIDGE: LATE THAT SPRING THERE CAME A DROUGHT AND SHE KNEW SHE COULDN'T STAY SO SHE LEFT TOWN ON A BUS SOUTHBOUND PRAYING FOR A HEAVY RAIN REPEAT CHORUS: TAG: WHEN SHE THINKS ABOUT HER PAST IT MAKES HER SHIVER 'CUZ ALL HER SECRETS ARE DOWN THERE IN THE RIVER
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Daddy whispers to his baby girl we're all alone in this great big world but we're gonna make it thru this life together. though your mama gave her life for you. i'll do anything she wanted me to and i will keep you in my heart forever.. 'cuz you're the angel who saves me everyday when you smile that smile it takes all of the hurt away..and your love gives me all the hope and strength i'll ever need and babygirl, you'll always be..the angel who saves me now he says to his 12 year old.. i can't believe how you have grown.. sure we've had some tough times but we made it 'cuz when i think life's fallin' apart like your mama, you've got such a heart.. and girl, you so freely gave it.. chorus: 2 'cuz you're an angel who saves me everyday when you smile that smile, it takes all of the hurt away.. your love gives me all the hope and strength i'll ever need and babygirl, you'll always be.. the angel who saves me.. saves me.. the angel who saves.. me bridge: how the years have passed and all too soon it's her wedding day on the ride to the church she takes daddy's hand and tears up as she says . chorus 3: you're an angel who saves me..everyday a smile from you will always take the hurt away Sure I'm movin' on, but you'll never be alone..'cuz Daddy, you will always be.. the angel who saves me.. [together]-the angel who saves me.. the angel who saves me...you're the angel who saves me.. everyday..
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BILLY RAY Way back in the summer of ’92 Turned on the tv and I saw you Singing ’bout your achy breaky heart I was hooked right from the start So I got your cds at the record store ‘an Put your life size poster on my bedroom door Oh I can’t help the way I feel My cowboy dream, you don’t seem real I can’t get you outta’ my mind No, I don’t even wanna try I feel that thunder in my chest and My friends say that I’m obsessed…oh Billy Ray, Billy Ray, Billy Ray Hannah, Doc, yeah you’re Still the King Cuz I’d do just about anything To hear you sing and see your face Even Elvis couldn’t take your place Maybe it’s the hair, the shades, the ‘stache You just make me wanna spend all my cash Repeat Chorus: Bridge: In my town you’re doing a show Now I bought my tickets for the front row New boots, tight jeans …I look real sweet I’ll be first in line for the meet and greet . Well, I got real close, but it wasn’t enough So I sneaked right onto your tour bus, Then security caught me and dragged me away But not before I could say… Chorus 2: Oh I can’t help the way I feel My cowboy dream, I know you’re real I can’t get you outta’ my mind No I don’t even wanna’ try I feel that thunder in my chest And I know that I’m obsessed…oh Billy Ray, Billy Ray, Billy Ray
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I found the denim jacket that you gave me long ago Years have passed, but it still gives me comfort just to hold Like an old love letter, it has so many words to say As if those summer nights would never ever fade away... Only the colors remain...of Blue denim blue...warm summer nights You’re holding me, by the dashboards pale light First love at seventeen..in our hearts so true I still keep the memory of you...in blue denim blue That old denim jacket made a place for us to lay I can almost smell the perfume I wore for you that day Thinking ‘bout those blue eyes..I can see your smile As you handed me that jacket for the long, chilly nights Saying you’d be back by summertime...for that Repeat Chorus Bridge: We didn’t need a reason..for moving on For love can change with seasons till the color’s gone..from Repeat Chorus: Tag: I still keep the memory of you..in blue denim blue
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THE PREACHER'S DRIVIN ROUND TOWN †IN HIS BRAND NEW CADILLAC SEES A HOMELESS MAN BEGGIN BY THE RAILROAD TRACK HE GIVES THE MAN A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL AND HOPES HE WILL SURVIVE RIGHT THEN HE GOT THE WORDS TO HIS SERMON LIKE A FLASH OF LIGHT WHEN YOUR HEAD'S BOWED IN PRAYER TONITE ASK YOURSELF IF YOUR REASONS ARE RIGHT ARE YOU PRAYIN FOR THE HELPLESS SOUL WHOSE EVERY HOPE IS GONE WHO'S LOST AND ALL ALONE CAUSE THE GOOD LORD'S ON YOUR SIDE SO ASK YOURSELF TONITE… ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERMON, WHEN THEY PASSED THAT PLATE AROUND RIGHT THERE IN THE FRONT ROW WAS THE HOMELESS MAN HE FOUND WHEN THE BEGGAR PUT FIVE DOLLARS IN THE PLATE HE KNEW THAT THE GOOD LORD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS WHEN YOUR HEAD'S BOWED IN PRAYER TONITE ASK YOURSELF IF YOUR REASONS ARE RIGHT ARE YOU PRAYIN FOR THE PREACHER WHO'S LIFE HAS TURNED AROUND WHO'S REACHED A HIGHER GROUND CAUSE †THE GOOD LORD'S ON YOUR SIDE SO ASK YOURSELF TONITE… ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT AS HE FACED THE CONGREGATION, HE FELT SO SATISFIED CAUSE HE HAD FOUND A LASTING TREASURE NO MONEY COULD BUY..SO WHEN YOU HEAD'S BOWED IN PRAYER TONITE, ASK YOURSELF IF YOUR REASONS ARE RIGHT ARE YOU PRAYIN' FOR THE SINNERS WHO GOT LOST IN THE SHADOWS OF LIFE TILL THEY REMEMBERED WRONG FROM RIGHT YOU KNOW THE GOOD LORD'S ON YOUR SIDE SO ASK YOURSELF TONITE… ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT SO ASK YOURSELF TONITE… ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT
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BREATHLESS RITA WEYLS I CALL HIM MR. INDEPENDENT I'VE FALLEN AND MY WORLD'S UPENDED BY A ROCK-STAR SEXY VISION BURNIN' INTO MY BRAIN HE'S A BLACK HAT, DIPLOMAT, HEART-ATTACKIN' KIND OF MAN HE LEAVES ME BREATHLESS I'M FEELIN' HELPLESS HE'S A DRUG LIKE NO OTHER KIND MY BABY LEAVES ME BREATHLESS I'M ADDICTED TO THAT DEVIL OF MINE THERE'S NOTHIN' LIKE A DANG'RUS BAD BOY EVERY GOOD GIRL DESERVES A BOY TOY A COOL CASANOVA BRINGIN' ME TO MY KNEES HE'S A HOLD TIGHT, ALL NIGHT, COMIN' FROM MY WILDEST DREAMS REPEAT CHORUS: I'M NO STRANGER TO HIS GAME EVERY PLEASURE GONNA' BRING SOME PAIN I'M ALL CAUGHT UP IN HIS RECKLESS WORLD I'M A CRAZY RECKLESS SATISFIED BREATHLESS GIRL REPEAT CHORUS: [CAN REPEAT THIS TWICE IF NEEDED] TAG: MY BABY LEAVES ME BREATHLESS I'M ADDICTED TO THAT DEVIL OF MINE....
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SAY YOU'RE WORKIN LATE AGAIN, UH HUH, UH HUH SO ME AND THE GIRLS ARE OUT FOR A LITTLE FUN,UH HUH BUT NOW IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE MY EYES, MAYBE, SWEET BABY IT'S JUST THE LIGHT YOU'RE WALKIN' THROUGH THAT DOOR WITH A BLONDE SURPRISE YOU'RE BUSTED, BOY YOU'RE SO DAMN BUSTED I SHOULDA' KNOWN ALL ALONG HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME CAUSE YOUR LOVE AIN'T EVEN WORTH A DIME YOU'RE BUSTED, BOY ...YOU'RE SO DAMN BUSTED SHE'S ROCKING BOOTS AND CUT-OFF JEANS, UH HUH, UH HUH SHE DON'T LOOK A BIT OVER SEVENTEEN, UH HUH, UH HUH SHE'S HOLDING ON TO YOU REAL TIGHT, JUST LIKE YOU'RE SOME KINDA PRIZE RIGHT NOW I'M DONE WITH ALL YOUR STUPID LIES YOU'RE BUSTED, BOY YOU'RE SO DAMN BUSTED NOW I KNOW YOUR LOVE HAS A PRICE THAT I WONT PAY AND NOW IT'S ALL GONE UP IN FLAMES YOU'RE BUSTED, BOY ... NOW YOU'RE THE ONE WHO CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES JUST LIKE A DEER CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHTS I DROP MY RING INTO YOUR DRINK I WONDER WHAT YOUR GIRLFRIEND THINKS YOU'RE BUSTED, MAN YOU'RE SO DAMN BUSTED ITS NOT SURPRISING THE GIRL JUST UP AND WALKED AWAY WHAT'S THAT I SWEAR I HEARD HER SAY YOU'RE BUSTED, BOY YOU'RE SO DAMN BUSTED LORD, YOU'RE SO DAMN BUSTED OH MAN , YOU'RE BUSTED OH YOU GOTTA BE BUSTED NO WAY OUT, YOU'RE BUSTED YOU'RE DROPPED LIKE A FOX, YOU'RE BUSTED..YEAH SPOKEN...YOU'RE SO BUSTED
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GOTTA WAKE UP, GET UP, GET OUTTA BED WHILE HER HURTIN’, WORDS GO, ROUND IN MY HEAD SHE THREW HER CLOTHES, AND ALL SHE OWNED IN A SKY BLUE CADILLAC AN’ I KNOW…THAT THIS TIME..WELL SHE AIN'T TURNIN' BACK THIS AIN’T NO WHISKEY IN YOUR COFFEE KIND OF MORNING. THAT AIN’T NO POTION STRONG ENOUGH TO KILL THE PAIN WHEN YOU’RE FULL UP WITH REGRET AN’ YOU’RE TRYIN TO FORGET IT’S A COFFEE… IN YOUR WHISKEY… KIND OF DAY JUST TO KEEP THIS, CRAZY HEART FROM BREAKIN' GOT TO FAKE IT, TAKE A, LITTLE DRASTIC ACTION I DON’T WANT TO FEEL NO TEARS OR HEAR NO LAME ASS ALIBI CAUSE I KNOW… WHEN THAT SUN GOES… THEY’LL BE NO… SLEEP TONIGHT THIS AIN’T NO WHISKEY IN YOUR COFFEE KIND OF MORNING. THAT AIN’T NO POTION STRONG ENOUGH TO KILL THE PAIN WHEN YOUR FULL UP WITH REGRET AND YOU’RE TRYIN TO FORGET IT’S A COFFEE… IN YOUR WHISKEY… KIND OF DAY AINT’ NO DO AROUND, GOIN’ DOWN, TO THE COLD SOUND OF GOODBYE IT’S A CRYIN SHAME, WHEN YOU HOLD THE BLADE, THAT CUT THE TIES THAT BIND GOT TO FIND A WAY, TO ERASE THIS DAY, IF I HAVE TO LIVE A LIE SO WHY POUND A FEW, WHEN YA KNOW THE TRUTH, THE BOTTLE AIN'T NO FRIEND MINE REPEAT CHORUS
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FALLIN’ TO MY KNEES, FEELING THE BLAME, COMIN’ AT ME LIKE A RUNAWAY TRAIN OH OH OH NOTHIN’ STOPS A HEART THAT WANTS TO BE GONE NO MATTER HOW HARD WE HOLD ON OH OH OH WE HAD THAT KIND OF LOVE, ONLY SOME DREAM OF THOUGHT WE HAD IT ALL LOCKED UP WHEN LITTLE WHITE LIES BECOME, BIG MISTAKES OH, IT HURTS REAL BAD, TO FALL FROM GRACE YOU FELL SO HARD FOR THAT CRAZY GIRL ONE NIGHT WITH HER, IT WRECKED OUR WORLD NOTHIN’ YOU CAN SAY, CAN TAKE AWAY THE PAIN AND NO AMOUNT OF TIME CAN MAKE HER, GO AWAY AY AY REPEAT CH: BRIDGE: AIN’T NO GOIN BACK, TO WHAT WE HAD BEFORE I WANT YOU, I NEED YOU BUT, I CAN’T STAY HERE ANYMORE REPEAT CH: WE HAD THAT KIND OF LOVE, ONLY SOME DREAM OF THOUGHT WE HAD IT ALL LOCKED UP WHEN LITTLE WHITE LIES BECOME BIG MISTAKES OH, IT HURTS REAL BAD TO FALL FROM GRACE OH, IT HURTS REAL BAD TO FALL FROM GRACE YES, IT HURTS REAL BAD TO FALL FROM GRACE
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V1: First love at the edge of sixteen First kiss a sweet teenage dream Two hearts beating like thunder In my first car..one hot summer … Thought our love would keep us together, but That first goodbye was goodbye forever Chorus: You will always be my first love That 16 summer was never (gonna be) enough Yeah, I’d do it all over again The sun, the stars, the moon, the rain, and then Like an angel sent from above You will always be my first love (my first love) V2: The first time I walked out that door Crazy boy, what was I looking for I put your heart on a string Just like first love didn’t mean a thing If only I could hit rewind And take us back to that first time ..when REPEAT CHORUS Bridge: Guess I can never forget That first summer that we met you were everything in my eyes You were my first goodbye REPEAT CHORUS
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Life can be a warzone, it’s full of sticks and stones But I ain’t hidin home, no, no ,no Not lookin for a fight, I’m tired of keepin quiet Gonna put fear behind, oh, oh, oh Won’t waste more time, gotta chase my dream I’ll make my way, I believe in me...cause CHORUS 1 I’m strong, I’m tough and I’m still standin What you got, bring it on, cause I can handle it When the dust, and the noise and the blows stop landin What you’re gonna see, gonna see is Girl still standing Repeat Done with gettin doors closed, every time I hear no Stirs a fire in my soul oh, oh, oh Work until my hands bleed, gonna get what I need Ain’t nothin can stop me, oh oh oh Won’t waste more time gotta chase my dream I’ll make my way, I believe in me...cause CHORUS 2 I’m strong, I’m tough and I’m still standin What you got, bring it on, cause I can handle it When the dust, and the noise and the blows stop landin What you’re gonna see, gonna see is Girl still standing Bridge Gonna have my say, make my name, you’ll remember That I stood up brave, made a change, to last forever...cause CHORUS 1 I’m strong, I’m tough and I’m still standin What you got, bring it on, cause I can handle it When the dust, and the noise and the blows stop landin What you’re gonna see, gonna see is Girl still standing Repeat
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Breakin Hearts and Burnin Bridges He was born one night in a hurricane His mama never knew his daddy's last name They were both hell raisers who died too young Barely 14 and he was on his own Scared and hungry with no place to sleep He grew up angry livin on the streets He's breakin hearts and burnin bridges Wild and free on a dead end road He's breakin hearts and burnin bridges Nothin to prove when you're all alone Had some crazy nights with a Cajun queen He loved her but he left her down in New Orleans Never worked a job where he got along Cuz somebody always done him wrong Though the fire raged in his eyes He hid that anger deep down inside Repeat Chorus: Bridge: He's lovin hard when the whiskey flows He's runnin on empty and they never know that He ain't ever gonna trust no one and He'll be gone by morning sun Repeat Chorus: 1 Chorus: 2 Slight melody change Sent from my iPad
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(This Is How I ) Say Good-Bye 3 White wedding dress that I got on sale Mamas fake pearls and a long, white veil You looked so lovin in your tux light blue Who'd a thought the devil learned from you All the cheating and lying worked you overtime And made me go and cross that line I took that dress and put it in your truck Got everything you owned and loaded it up Drove it down to a lonely, dirt road and with Some matches and gasoline i watched it explode.. Ain't ever gonna let you see me cry, Yeah baby, this is how I say good-bye Never drowned myself in Hagen-Daz Never clutched your picture driving way too fast Never binged on Netflix with my big flat screen. . I switched those sweat pants for designer jeans Called my friends and had a night on the town Next time you'll think before you mess around...cuz Repeat Chorus: Bridge: Well, I'm doin fine ... You're the last thing on my mind Moved on with no regrets Bet in all your life you won't forget ..cuz Repeat Chorus Tag: Yeah baby, this is how I say good-bye
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Share secrets on the way to school Trade snacks at lunch Run around the playground swings Laugh in the sun Pre Trees are greener skies are bluer than I ever knew I guess that’s just what happens with friends like you [chorus] Color us true Forever we two Friends me and you Color us true Be there when your heart is hurting Make you smile Celebrate every dream That comes out right Pre Stars shine silver, sunsets redder than I ever knew I guess that’s just what happens with friends like you [chorus] [b] When we’re together, everything’s better, brighter, shinier, yeah, it’s better [chorus] repeat
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GIRL, THERE'S A SADNESS IN YOUR EYES I CAN SEE THE HURT FROM ALL THOSE PRETTY LIES I KNOW YOU CAN'T GO DOWN ROAD AGAIN BUT I COULD CHANGE YOUR WORLD, IF YOU'D JUST LET ME IN.. BRING YOUR BROKEN HEART TO ME GIVE ME JUST ONE CHANCE TO MAKE IT BETTER.. PUT IT BACK TOGETHER I AM HERE TO SYMPATHIZE AND SOMEDAY SOON YOU'LL REALIZE THAT LOVE CAN BE FOREVER GIRL YOU'LL SEE IF YOU BRING YOUR BROKEN HEART TO ME I KNOW WHAT A BROKEN HEART'S ABOUT I CAN SEE YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT AND THOUGH IT'S A LUCKY CHANCE WE MET I WILL NEVER GIVE YOU REASON TO REGRET REPEAT CHORUS: BRIDGE: TELL ME GIRL WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND DON'T BE AFRAID MY HEART IS WAITING .. WAITING.. REPEAT CHORUS: TAG: IF YOU BRING YOUR BROKEN HEART TO ME...
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I NEED YOU HERE JUST ONE MORE NIGHT TO HOLD OFF ALL THIS PAIN INSIDE I KNOW THAT YOU'RE NOT LOSING SLEEP IT WASN'T HARD FOR YOU TO LEAVE BABY, BABY WHY'D YOU TAKE ME JUST TO TURN AROUND AND BREAK ME EVERY NIGHT WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES I'M ALONE WITH JUST YOUR LIES YOU KNOW I CAN'T DO THIS BY MYSELF DON'T WANNA BE WITH NOBODY ELSE I JUST GOTTA LET YOU KNOW THAT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LET YOU GO I SAW YOU WALKING WITH THAT GIRL WHO TOOK MY PLACE INSIDE YOUR WORLD YOU LOOK SO HAPPY AND SECURE THE WAY YOU'RE HOLDING ON TO HER REPEAT CHORUS: BRIDGE: THIS EMPTY ROOM'S GOT A WAY WITH ME RAIN ON THE ROOF KEEPS ME COMPANY I HEAR THE VOICES FROM MY OLD TV BUT JUST LIKE YOU, THEY'RE NOT TALKING TO ME REPEAT CHORUS: TAG: NOW I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LET YOU GO TO LET YOU GO
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UP ALL DAY AND UP ALL NIGHT.. LAY IN DARKNESS, GOT NO FIGHT I'M ALONE IN THIS WORLD WITHOUT YOU YOU SAY YOU'RE COMIN' BACK , TO ME IT'S GOT NO MEANING.. GOT NO MEANING.. PRETTY LIES KEPT ME BELIEVING BROKE MY HEART AND TOOK THE PIECES BROKE MY HEART AND TOOK THE PIECES. YOUR WORDS ARE BURNED IN MY BRAIN YOU TURNED MY DREAMS INTO A GAME I KNOW THAT IT WAS JUST ABOUT YOU WALLS CLOSIN' ROUND ME IN THIS ROOM .. REPEAT CHORUS: BRIDGE: DRANK A GLASS OF UNFORGETTABLE.. LOVING YOU WAS SO REGRETTABLE [AND NOW.]. IT'S GOT NO MEANING.. REPEAT CHORUS: TAG: BROKE MY HEART AND TOOK THE PIECES.. BROKE MY HEART AND TOOK THE PIECES . ..
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Man: We went a little crazy and we had another fight I could say that you were wrong and that I was right So I went to the wrong place to help me forget, cause A man can be headstrong to the point of regret Man: I could tell you she didn't mean a thing at the time Cause being with her made me realize... that I can't cut the strings from your heart to mine... but No, I wasn't your man last night Woman: I could say that I'm leaving and tell you we're through, but Sometimes it takes two lies to get to the truth Cause I found me a barstool on the far side of town It's easy getting even when a girl's looking 'round Woman: I could tell you he didn't mean a thing at the time Cause being with him made me realize...that I can't cut the strings from your heart to mine..but No, I wasn't your woman last night Bridge: Together Was it foolish pride or was it fate? That we both could be regretting the same mistake Chorus 2: Toghether Cause I know it didn't mean a thing at the time Cause baby I've finally come to realize, that I can't cut the strings from your heart to mine Let's not make this our last night Yes, I'll be your woman tonight Yes, I'll be your man tonight Tag: Let's not make this our last night Let's not make this our last night
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I was fixing my fence 'round the cul-de-sac When a truck pulled up and started to unpack She stepped right out of her red Mustang She had long, blonde hair and a spray-on tan Just when I thought the place was going to pot Suddenly.. we got Suburban renovation..Oh the shape's she's in She's a framework well worth watchin' Over and over and over again Ain't never seen nothin' like her before Got the 8th wonder livin' right next door And I'm in a prime location for.. suburban renovation She's was washin' her car in her Daisy Dukes When the property value went through the roof Me, I'm lookin' at the list of chores Ain't nothin finer than the great outdoors I'm a real good neighbor, if there's something she needs She can come to me.. for.. chorus 2: Suburban renovation..oh the shape she's in She's a framework well worth watchin' Over and over and over again Ain't never built nothin' like her before Got the Taj Mahal livin' right next door And I'm in a prime location... for suburban renovation bridge: [well] I'm gonna paint my house and mow my yard [and] Willie's started fixin' up his car Jimmy's built a deck right out to the street The traffic's noisy, but the view's so sweet I was painting my fence roundthe cul-de-sac When the dad pulled up and started to unpack The kids stepped out of their mini-van They ll were blonde andthey all were tan I couldn't see the addition to come [then] She walked out and I came undone...for repeat chorus 1. Tag: I'm in a prime location... for Suburban.. Ren-o-va-tion
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They were two little kids not so long ago hand in hand to school down that long dirt road Their world was right, their hearts were true Two best friends seeing each other through Then one night, in the blink of an eye Her mama's leaving changed the path of their lives Pre chorus: He said, you got a daddy you never see, but Girl, you’ve got a friend in me, so.. Follow my lovin' lead Gonna let you lean on me Make your worries fade Make you feel real safe Put, your hand in mine I’ll give you the strength you need.. Follow my lovin’ lead She can’t wait to move away from this lonely town and to find another place to lay roots down He said where you’re going I wanna be You’re all I want and you’re all I need Never thought friendship could turn to love ?and that the future would be just the two of us Repeat CH BR:?When times get hard and you need to cry You lie awake and wonder why.. just Repeat CH
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Monday morning crazy I know what's coming and it's breaking my heart Your taillights fading off in the dark but Motel promises linger when the lights are gone You'll be lieing to her while I'm lying awake Alone Sunday, but I'll be ok ..I'll be Wrapped up in your memory all day long Feeling no pain, but baby come the dawn.. Chorus 1. I'll be Monday morning crazy crazy goin out of my mind Waitin for the weekend baby Feels like every day is Monday morning crazy Monday morning crazy This time I was thinking that i got it all right but all I got were some weekend nights Living on passion that was built on broken faith All the little lies i believed..but I'm stronger now, at least I'd like to be Building up the courage that will take this pain away Even though I know this heart will go insane... Chorus 2 I'll be Monday morning crazy Crazy going out of my mind I can't take another weekend , baby feels like every day is Monday morning crazy Crazy... Tomorrow night is Saturday, I got the courage I'm gonna say ...this time I'll be driving away from you Still I hope you never feel what I've been through.. What I've been through Chorus 3. Monday morning crazy, crazy goin out of my mind I can't take another weekend, baby Giving back the love you gave me No more Monday morning crazy I know what's coming and it's breaking my heart My taillights fading off ...in the dark....
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It’s just a faded picture of you as a baby Smiling in your highchair, hair soft and wavy I’m by your side and you’re touching my hand Even then, you were a tough, little man Things have changed so much over the years I look at more photos and I cry a little tear You’re playing baseball, and hit it clean through That cap and gown sure looked good on you In pictures, keeping you close to me In pictures, on our vaity and I’m finding the comfort that I need.. Cause you’re building a bridge across eternity..in pictures ..in pictures Left your wife and your baby, before he was born Now he looks at your picture in that new uniform He’s smiling and laughing and oh by the way He pointed and said “daddy” for the first time today.. At your picture, keeping you close to me In your picture, on top of our TV and I’m finding the comfort that I need.. Cause you’re building a bridge across eternity… in pictures..in pictures Bridge: In pictures, I keep holding on- saying my prayers till you come back home Cause I’ts like youve been here all along In pictures, keeping you close to me Tied with a ribbon to that old oak tree and I’m finding the comfort that I need.. Cause you’re building a bridge across eternity..in pictures…in pictures In pictures…hm..hm…hm…in pictures
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( I  DON'T  NEED TO WONDER ( WHAT HAPPENED, WHAT WENT WRONG ( YOU RUSHED THROUGH ME LIKE THUNDER ( THEN LIKE A GHOST YOU WERE GONE  ( I MIGHT NOT BE SO FANCY ( BUT I NEVER WAS YOUR FOOL  ( YOU PLAYED  GAMES,  TOOK YOUR CHANCES  ( GUESS YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN'T LOSE    (  (  ( CHORUS: (  ( I'M A SHADOW IN THE DAWN  ( WALKING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ( TAKING BACK MY FREEDOM  ( READY FOR THE FIGHT ( THE MORNING SUN REMINDS ME IT WONT BE THAT LONG ( CUZ' I'LL BE STANDING ON MY OWN  ( NO MORE SHADOW IN THE DAWN  (  ( I KNOW YOU ALWAYS NEEDED ( A WOMAN ON THE GROUND ( YOU THOUGHT THAT I WAS WEAKER  ( BECAUSE I STAYED AROUND ( YOU SMOKED YOUR CIGARETTES ( AND DRANK YOUR CHEAP, RED WINE ( YOU NEVER HAD REGRETS  ( CUZ THE  GIVING WAS ALL MINE  (  ( REPEAT CHORUS: (  ( BRIDGE: ( EVERY EMPTY WORD YOU SPOKE  ( WAS A LIFETIME OF FALSE HOPE ( THROUGH ALL THOSE WASTED YEARS ( I'M FINALLY SEEING CLEAR (  ( REPEAT CHORUS: (  ( TAG: ( I'LL BE STANDING ON MY OWN, NO MORE SHADOW IN THE DAWN
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Guys, there’s nothing you do we can’t do, too Can plant fields, fish in cricks, and even fix roofs We ride tractors and brush hogs, drive pickup trucks And best believe we get the hay put up But we know, it’s a tricky line you gotta walk So here’s a clue ‘bout what we want [chorus] Treat us the same, only different Ain’t nothin wrong with special treatment We won’t get offended if you give us your seat No, that don’t make us delicate or weak Don’t worry bout what it is or what it isn’t Just treat us the same, only different Treat us the same, only different We like watchin football, shootin pool, drinkin wine Like dirty jokes, partyin hard, stayin out all night Don’t mind if you watch us walkin down the street Just keep your hands to yourself, boys, play sweet It’s no secret by now cause you’ve all heard We ain’t living in your mama’s world [chorus] [b] We don’t expect you to pick up every tab Call us ma’am or take off your hat Hope we’ve cleared up that [chorus]
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VERSE 1: IF SHE HAD A MILLION DOLLARS, SHE'D DO IT ANYWAY SHE'S LOYAL AND SHE'S STRONG, BUT MOST OF ALL SHE'S BRAVE AND IN HER ACHING HEART SHE HOLDS THOSE LONG GOODBYES THERE'S BEAUTY IN A WOMAN WHO'S WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE CHORUS: SHE'S A DAUGHTER, SHE'S A SISTER, A MOTHER AND A WIFE OUT THERE WITH HER TEAMMATES-FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT SHE'S BUILT TO GO THE DISTANCE RIGHT DOWN TO THE CORE -NO THERE'S NOTHING SOFT ABOUT THIS SOFTER SIDE OF WAR VERSE 2: SO PROUD TO SERVE HER COUNTRY WHETHER SEA, AIR OR LAND AND GIRLS' NIGHT OUT'S A COPTER, A SHIP OR DESERT SAND CUZ SHE'S ALL DRESSED AND READY IN CAMO, GREEN OR BLUE SHE'S WORKIN THRU THE WEEKEND, SHE'S DOING IT FOR ME AND YOU REPEAT CHORUS: BRIDGE: SHE'S GIVEN US SO MUCH WE CAN'T THANK HER ENOUGH SHE'S GIVEN US SO MUCH OH, CAN NEVER THANK HER ENOUGH VERSE 3: SHES AN UNSUNG HERO WITH WOUNDS YOU'LL NEVER SEE DEFENDING HER COUNTRY BEING ALL THAT SHE CAN BE SHE LOVES HER FLAG -EVERY STRIPE AND EVERY STAR CUZ THERE'S NOTHING SOFT ABOUT THIS SOFTER SIDE OF WAR REPEAT CHORUS: TAG: THERE'S NOTHING SOFT ABOUT THE SOFTER SIDE OF WAR
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There was no santa claus, no wreath or fancy decorations Just us three little kids who made our own celebration Poor Mama did her very best to give life to our dreams When she put those goodies on our tiny Christmas tree Tiny Christmas tree so beautiful with your twinkling string of lights Every Christmas brought us hope and made our world look bright Oh we will never forget the joy that we would feel When mama decorated that tiny Christmas tree Tiny Christmas tree just 3 feet tall with candy canes to share In a corner by the window on a little wooden chair Second hand angel on top for everyone to see How we loved those cookies and choc-late drops so sweet Repeat chorus: Bridge: Now we are all grown up with children of our own We each have two Christmas trees that decorate our homes One big special one with many presents underneath And another to remember mama's tiny Christmas tree Repeat chorus: Tag: Oh we will never forget you, tiny Christmas tree •
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Something To Hold On To. In a distant memory i heard my mama callin' me Honey, it's time to come in and eat As we bow our heads and say our grace She says, keep your god and your good name and I'm right back in that special place cuz Chorus: It gives me something to hold on to Keeps me strong and gets me through Sometimes life's just gonna hurt, so Those memories are where I turn, yeah That feeling always comes to my rescue I've got something to hold on to In a distant memory, I heard my daddy tellin' me Drive careful now as he tossed me his car keys Be kind and patient along the way Cause it's what you give, not what you take and I'm right back in that special place ..cuz Repeat chorus: Bridge: Went from pink hair bows and painted toes To old blue jeans and teenage dreams And all too soon was out there on my own I cherish all the things they had to say 'Cause they made me who I am today..no Pre Chorus: I wouldn't trade a single minute cuz I close my eyes and I'm right there in it Repeat chorus: Tag: Yeah, I've got something to hold on to.
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VERSE 1: IF SHE HAD A MILLION DOLLARS SHE'D DO IT ANYWAY SHE'S LOYAL AND SHE'S STRONG, BUT MOST OF ALL SHE'S BRAVE AND IN HER ACHING HEART SHE HOLDS THOSE LONG GOODBYES THERE'S BEAUTY IN A WOMAN WHO'S WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE CHORUS: 1 SHE'S A DAUGHTER, SHE'S A SISTER, A MOTHER AND A WIFE OUT THERE WITH HER TEAMMATES-FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT SHE'S BUILT TO GO THE DISTANCE RIGHT DOWN TO THE CORE -NO THERE'S NOTHING SOFT ABOUT THIS SOFTER SIDE OF WAR VERSE 2: SO PROUD TO SERVE HER COUNTRY WHETHER SEA, AIR OR LAND AND GIRLS' NIGHT OUT'S A COPTER, A SHIP OR DESERT SAND CUZ SHE'S ALL DRESSED AND READY IN CAMO, GREEN OR BLUE SHE'S WORKIN THRU THE WEEKEND, SHE'S DOING IT FOR ME AND YOU REPEAT CHORUS: 1 BRIDGE: SHE'S GIVEN US SO MUCH WE CAN'T THANK HER ENOUGH SHE'S GIVEN US SO MUCH OH, CAN NEVER THANK HER ENOUGH VERSE 3: SHES AN UNSUNG HERO WITH WOUNDS YOU'LL NEVER SEE DEFENDING HER COUNTRY BEING ALL THAT SHE CAN BE SHE LOVES HER FLAG -EVERY STRIPE AND EVERY STAR CUZ THERE'S NOTHING SOFT ABOUT THIS SOFTER SIDE OF WAR CHORUS 2: slight music change TAG: THERE'S NOTHING SOFT ABOUT THE SOFTER SIDE OF WAR
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V1 (Girl) You hit me like a blitz attack Couldn’t move, couldn’t speak Was thrown off my track Didn’t know what came over me Cause my heart was hijacked You became my sun when the clouds were black PC1 Been dancing barefoot to my beats Cartwheels in my sleep (This body’s reached one-hundred degrees) CH I’m flippin’ over you Woohoohoo I’ve fallen yet I’m flyin’ Woohoohoo I’m flip, flip, flippin’ over you- ou- ou V2 My feet no longer touch the ground Can’t help it, never felt it I’m spinning around Can’t stop thinking about your kiss Feelin’ like I’m heaven-bound I don’t ever wanna come down PC2 Can’t explain what’s happ’ning to me I’m heart over heels (I’m lovin’ livin’ this new reality) CH I’m flippin’ over you Woohoohoo I’ve fallen yet I’m flyin’ Woohoohoo I’m flip, flip, flippin’ over you-ou- ou I've fallen yet I'm flyin, spinning around Feeling weightless, heaven bound No gravity I'm rising to the sky In this love story it's you and I No need for wings when I'm soaring high above Lost in the melody of this love You've got me flyin', girl you do You got me flippin over you
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BREATHE NO MATTER IF I DRINK TEQUILA, WHISKEY OR GIN ‘CAUSE YOU DID SOMETHING TO ME, THAT DAMN WELL DID ME IN AND I CAN’T TAKE MUCH MORE, CAUSE IT’S KILLING ME EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE I WOULDN’T SEE IT, SO I LET YOU BACK IN MY BED FOOLISH GIRL IN ME THINKS I CAN FIX THE BAD YOU DID I CAN’T PUT OUT THAT FIRE YOU STARTED IN ME EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE YOUR LOVE IT JUST CONSUMES ME TILL I WON’T FACE THE TRUTH YOU’RE MY FIRST, LAST FOREVER ..I CANT LIVE WITHOUT YOU I CAN’T DRINK YOU OFF MY MIND TO GET SOME NEEDED PEACE EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE AND I CAN’T DRINK YOU OFF MY MIND TO GET SOME NEEDED PEACE EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE AND I CAN’T DRINK YOU OFF MY MIND TO GET SOME NEEDED PEACE EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE WHEN THE GOOD LORD CALLS ME HOME AND FRIENDS ARE CRYIN’ FOR ME THEY’RE GONNA SEE IT CARVED IN STONE THAT NOW I DON’T NEED YOU TO BREATHE
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BELIEVE IN THE GIFT [Verse 1] How can you know when it all begins There are times you’ll lose, but you’ll also win How could you know on the hardest days An invisible force is there always [Pre 1] I know it seems unlikely But the force is a gift from the Almighty [CHORUS] When you believe in The Gift You’ll never feel alone The doors are open The light is always on Open your heart to everyone And give When you believe in the gift [Verse 2] We shine when we help others to succeed ‘Cause deep down inside we have what we need Lift those in need as you make the climb Help souls rise in this beautiful life [Pre 2] And when you're afraid Just breathe and do it anyway [CHORUS] When you believe in The Gift You’ll never feel alone The doors are open The light is always on Open your heart to everyone And give When you believe in the gift [Bridge] I wouldn't trade my life for anything The good, bad, and miracles in between I've been around a real long time Everybody has a prayer Here's mine [CHORUS] Believe in The Gift Speak up, be brave Keep an open mind Leave no one behind Live your purpose Give back, be of service Embrace everyone and lift You can do this When you believe in the gift Believe, Believe You can do anything When you believe in the gift Believe in The Gift
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21ST CENTURY MAMAS Baseball cap, SUV, Nike swoosh on her feet Business suit and sensible heels Another day tending to everybody else's needs Get the kids to school, don’t speed Do the laundry, mow the lawn Dancing in the kitchen to her favorite song CHORUS She's kind, she's cool She can bend the rules She’s Reba, Miranda She’s Maren, she’s Tanya She never complains She's in the fast lane No way she’s lazy Some days are crazy No time for the drama Here's to all the 21st Century Mamas Wine from her coffee cup, make a few budget cuts She's serving mashed potatoes and her meatloaf up Do the dishes, watch the game, help with homework, can’t be late Tomorrow gonna do it again Through it all, she's got a plan Doing all she can, she's got the future in her hands CHORUS Bridge She doesn't get much time to herself cause the kids are gonna need something else CHORUS © Rita Weyls/Carlene McDearis Wentworth rweyls27@gmail.com carlene@carlene.net
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17 Summertime” V1 When I think about us I think dim, green dashboard lights my daddy's old truck Under the stars… you holding me tight Hot and sweet you said you’d always love me Taking me back to when we were 17 (Whoa-oh) Never wanted you to go (Whoa-oh) Never wanted you to stop (Whoa-oh) Like two young lovers in a movie scene, you were all mine (Whoa-oh) Never wanted love to change (Whoa-oh) but, Nothing stays the same (Woah-oh) caught up in your deep blue eyes,17,summertime V2 Cool breeze warm night I grabbed my guitar for a sing along gathered around the bonfire We all know the words to that alabama song Soft pink lips sipping your gin through a straw Way back then we sure had it all B (Whoa-oh) Never wanted you to go (Whoa-oh) Never wanted you to stop (Whoa-oh) Like two young lovers in a movie scene, you were all mine (Whoa-oh) Never wanted love to change (Whoa-oh) but, Nothing stays the same (Woah-oh) caught up in your deep blue eyes,17,summertime (Whoa-oh) Never wanted you to go (Whoa-oh) Never wanted you to stop (Whoa-oh) Like two young lovers in a movie scene, you were all mine (Whoa-oh) Never wanted love to change (Whoa-oh) but, Nothing stays the same (Woah-oh) caught up in your deep blue eyes,17,summertime (Whoa-oh) blue eyes, 17, summertime (Whoa-oh) blue eyes, 17, summertime (Whoa-oh) blue eyes, 17, summertime (Whoa-oh) blue eyes, 17, summertime Caught up in your deep blue eyes, 17, summertime
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A Little Spare Time V1. Daddy, do you have a little spare time today, (to) Help me find my new safe place Can’t keep these secrets anymore He’s not the boy I knew before And I’m leavin’, no, I can’t stay So, do you have just a little spare time today? Chorus: Now I’m just someone he doesn’t see It’s like he can look right through me Guess I didn’t wanna’ see the signs That’s why they say that love is blind I know it’s true ..But Daddy, I just can’t stay..so Do you have a little spare time today. V2. Daddy, tell mama I’m coming for dinner tonight Please don’t say that she was right Need a good cry and long walk Wine makes it easier to talk since He became a stranger overnight How could I think everything was all right Bridge: Wondering ‘bout the one who made him change, ‘cuz I’m so tired from lying here awake Thought I was what he was looking for Guess, he just felt he needed more..so Chorus: Outro: That’s why they say that love is blind I know it’s true ..But Daddy, I just can’t stay..so Do you have a little spare time today.
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Adoration Verse 1 Nothing's what it seems We all have big dreams A hill house sounds nice And my name in lights Cause when I was young I looked up to the pretty ones Wanted to be like everyone else Wasn’t happy with myself Was it my youth or blind faith Like I’d while away days Thinking I could be The perfect me But i was finally waking To my imagination Chorus Adoration Easy to think you're not enough Oh how we harshly judge us We're so hard on ourselves But we’ve all got a story to tell Running our own race Life's too precious to waste Verse 2 Learned to love me 5 Not chase what i see 5 I’m valuing time 5 Something money can’t buy 6 Don’t want the brass ring 6 Got my own song to sing Learned to live with change And embrace every day Instrumental Bridge Chorus: Outro: Time flies so they say So there’s no time for adoration Rewrite: Verse 1 My name in lights, 4 Hill house sounds nice 4 Nothing’s what it seems 5 The pretty ones 4 Being young 3 Everyone’s big dreams 5 Blind faith or youth 4 Wasting my truth 4 Chasing how to be 5 The perfect me 4 I bought into the delusion 8 Of what was only an illusion 9 Chorus Adoration fades like evening light 9 When I really look into my heart 9 I’ve got a spark that shines so bright 8 A voice that sets me apart 7 Verse 2 Let the false go 4 Learned to love slow 4 Enjoying life’s climb 5 And valuing time 5 No brass ring for me 5 Cause now I see 4 Bridge
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V1. THOUGHT I FOUND A GIRL SWEET AS MY MAMA HEART OF GOLD, KIND AND GOOD NO DRAMA HONEST AND LOVING AND TRUE TO THE END BUT I’M THINKIN THAT WAS JUST PRETEND CAUSE SHE GAVE NEW MEANIN’ TO LIVIN IN HELL OH YEAH, I WAS LIVIN’ IN HELL CH: YOU COULD SAY SHE WAS A BIG MISTAKE A WILD , YOUNG GIRL JUST PLAYIN GAMES BLOND HAIRED, BLUE EYED HURRICANE ‘BOUT 100 POUNDS OF PURE HEARTACHE DIDN’T SEE WE HAD NOTHIN IN COMMON ONE THING’S FOR SURE SHE AIN’T LIKE MAMA V2 SHE WAS PARTYIN , STAYIN OUT ALL NIGHT AND FOLKS WERE TALKIN NOW THAT AIN’T RIGHT WELL IT WAS 3 A M ‘FOR SHE GOT HOME SO I STARTED A BONFIRE , BURNED HER CLOTHES LOCKED THE DOORS SO SHE SLEPT IN THE YARD CALLED THE BANK CANCELED HER CREDIT CARDS Bridge: NOW SHE WAS THE WORLD’S BIGGEST FAKE BUT I’D NEVER DO ANYTHING TO LAND IN JAIL NOT GONNA’ EVER SPIKE HER SWEET TEA OR GIVE HER PILLS TO MAKE HER SLEEP NOW ADIOS, GOODBYE I DON’T LIE OR CHEAT CAUSE THAT’S HOW MY MAMA RAISED ME CH: YOU COULD SAY SHE WAS A BIG MISTAKE A WILD , YOUNG GIRL JUST PLAYIN GAMES BLONDE HAIRED, BLUE EYED HURRICANE ABOUT 100 POUNDS OF PURE HEARTACHE DIDN’T SEE WE HAD NOTHIN IN COMMON ONE THING’S FOR SURE SHE AIN’T LIKE MAMA HELL NO, SHE AIN’T LIKE MAMA
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AMERICAN GIRL V1. IN HER FAVORITE BAR SHE’S  DRINKIN’ WHITE CLAWS She’s a free spirit who wants it all Holdin’ on tight to that mike  Sings from her heart on Karaoke night Pre:  OUT ON THE DANCE FLOOR ALL THE GUYS STARE  IT’S GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT SHE’S GOT NO CARES Chorus: SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL  LIVING IT UP IN THIS WORLD SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL WHEREVER SHE GOES, SHE PLAYS IT COOL WON’T FOLLOW THE CROWD, MAKES HER OWN RULES SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL, AMERICAN GIRL V2. MAMA SAYS FIND A GOOD MAN, TIME TO SETTLE DOWN ACT YOUR AGE GIRL, GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE   CLOUDS BUT SHE DON’T WANT ANY ADVICE SHE AIN’T LOOKIN’ FOR THE SIMPLE LIFE PRE: WHEREVER SHE GOES ALL THE GUYS STARE BUT SHE LOVES HER FREEDOM AND DOESN’T CARE CHORUS: SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL  LIVING IT UP IN THIS WORLD SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL WHEREVER SHE GOES, SHE PLAYS IT COOL WON’T FOLLOW THE CROWD, MAKES HER OWN RULES SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL, AMERICAN GIRL BRIDGE: WORKS HARD AT HER 9-5 BUT THAT DON’T MAKE HER FEEL ALIVE WEEKENDS ARE MADE FOR FUN CAUSE THIS GIRL KNOWS SHE’S ONLY YOUNG ONCE Chorus: SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL  LIVING IT UP IN THIS WORLD SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL WHEREVER SHE GOES, SHE PLAYS IT COOL WON’T FOLLOW THE CROWD, MAKES HER OWN RULES SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL, AMERICAN GIRL OUTRO: SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL  LIVING IT UP IN THIS WORLD SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL SHE’S AN AMERICAN GIRL
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AS LONG AS YOURS BEATS Rita Weyls, Rick Beresford THAT LEAVE-FOR-WORK KISS I FELT SO MANY TIMES CAN’T HIDE THAT FAR-OFF LOOK IN YOUR EYES EVERY I-LOVE-YOU, IS SOUNDING LIKE AN ALIBI EVERY GOOD NIGHT KISS IS FEELIN LIKE GOODBYE BUT IF YOU SAY GOODBYE MY HEART’S GONNA BREAK AS LONG AS YOUR HEART BEATS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE FROM THE MOMENT THAT YOU LEAVE YOU MAY THINK LOVE IS OVER, YOU CAN WALK AWAY FEELIN’ FREE BUT MY HEART’S GONNA BREAK, AS LONG AS YOUR HEART BEATS I’LL PUT ON A SMILE, HOPIN’ THAT YOU SEE THAT LOVING-YOU FEELIN’ IS STILL LIVING IN ME I PRAY THESE MISSIN-YOU DAYS, TURN INTO THINKIN’ WE MIGHT BREAK THE SILENCE, CRY AND TRY TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT BUT IF WE CAN’T MAKE IT RIGHT REPEAT CHORUS THEY SAY LOVE IS FOREVER I SAY TEARS ARE TOO BUT NO \BROKEN HEART NO GONE-TOO-FAR WILL STOP ME FROM LOVIN’ YOU Chorus:
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Back In The Country Rita Weyls, Chris Ising Growing up in a small town Ain't nobody talkin bout sticking around Every kid wants to get out as fast as they can I hit eighteen and hit the road Where I was headin' naw I didn't know But any place had to be better than this farmin' land Friday night football games Bonfires with a southern breeze Didn't think I'd miss a thing But I miss it every day I'm chasin’ down these city lights But I miss the small town country life Where everybody knows everybody's name Where time moves on but ain't nothin' change I swore one day I’d be long gone Cause I didn’t know then we had it goin’ on Man I'd give about anything To be back in the country Chasin’ down these city lights But I miss the small town life Yeah I wanna be back in the country Growin up in a small town Dirt roads, pickups, just driving around Singin' every word to the songs on the radio Sunday church and Mama's sweet tea Workin' on cars my buddies and me I didn't think I'd miss a thing But I miss it every day I'm chasin’ down these city lights But I miss the small town country life Where everybody knows everybody's name Where time moves on but ain't nothin' change I swore one day I’d be long gone Cause I didn’t know then we had it goin’ on Man I'd give about anything To be back in the country Chasin’ down these city lights But I miss the small town life Yeah I wanna be back in the country I'm chasin’ down these city lights But I miss the small town country life Where everybody knows everybody's name Where time moves on but ain't nothin' change I swore one day I’d be long gone Cause I didn’t know then we had it goin’ on Man I'd give about anything To be back in the country Chasin’ down these city lights But I miss the small town life Yeah I wanna be back in the country Friday night football games Sunday church and Mama's sweet tea Yeah I wanna be back in the country
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BELIEVE IN THE GIFT [Verse 1] How can you know when it all begins You'll be counting up losses, but you'll also win How could you know on the very worst days An invisible force is there always [Pre 1] I know it seems unlikely But the force is a gift from the Almighty [CHORUS] When you believe in The Gift You know you're not alone You can open your doors You can leave your light on You can embrace everyone And lift ... When you believe in the gift [Verse 2] What is success, what does it mean When deep down inside we have what we need Take tiny steps before the big strides Give more than you take in this beautiful life [Pre 2] And when you're afraid Just breathe and do it anyway [CHORUS] When you believe in The Gift You know you're not alone You can open your doors You can leave your light on You can embrace everyone And lift ... When you believe in the gift [Bridge] I wouldn't trade my life for anything The good, bad, ugly, everything in between I've been around a good long time Everybody has a prayer Here's mine [CHORUS] Believe in The Gift Speak up, be brave Keep an open mind Leave no one behind Live your purpose Give back, be of service Embrace everyone and lift You can do this When you believe in the gift Believe, Believe You can do anything When you believe in the gift Believe in The Gift
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(He Don’t Deserve You) Brandy Sue V1. YOU GOT A STORY YOU KEEP REPEATIN’ SO MANY TIMES MAKIN’ FOLKS BELIEVE IT SAY YOU GOT A TRACKER ON HIS JEEP READ HIS CELL PHONE WHILE HE SLEEPS CHECK HIS BOOTS, HIS POCKETS, TOO CAUSE YOU’RE SURE HE CHEATS ON YOU CHORUS: WELL, HE DON’T DESERVE YOU, BRANDY SUE WHAT IS IT MAKES YOU SO CRAZY CRUEL THERE’S A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL FOR YOU MAKING UP THINGS HE’D NEVER DO YOU’RE A BLACK WIDOW, BRANDY SUE HE DON’T DESERVE YOU, HE DON’T DESERVE YOU V2. HE BUYS YOU LOTS OF PRETTY THINGS THOSE TWO JOBS ARE KILLIN’ HIM YOU SPEND EVERY PENNY THAT HE EARNS SUNDAY YOU SHOW UP AT CHURCH BLACK EYE MAKE-UP DOES THE TRICK BRANDY SUE, YOU’RE SO DAMN SLICK CHORUS: BRIDGE: YOU’VE MADE UP ALL THESE PERFECT LIES WHEN HE DON’T COME HOME , NO ONE’S SURPRISED YEAH, YOU FINALLY PUT HIM IN THE GROUND WHEN FOLKS ASK, YOU SAY HE JUST LEFT TOWN CHORUS: V3. YOUR PLAN WAS A SUCH A BIG SUCCESS YOU’RE GONNA’ DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN SELL THE HOUSE, PACK UP YOUR THINGS IT’S TIME TO FIND A BRAND NEW GIG SINGLE MEN YOU BETTER RUN FOR COVER OR YOU’LL END UP LIKE ALL THE OTHERS CHORUS:
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V1. We didn’t ask to leave our homeland And travel cross the deep blue sea Oh they chained our feet and our hands And justified their selfish deeds Ch. Took our bodies, not our souls How could you give us what we need We were never ever yours to own so Break the chains and set us free Break the chains and set us free V2. We scrubbed your floors and raised your babies We painted barns and plowed your land We cooked your meals-poured the gravy Your every wish was our command Chorus: Bridge: They said you got your freedom Now, it’s over find your way Two hundred years and we’re still running Trying to break free from those chains Chorus:
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He was born one night in a hurricane His mama never knew his daddy's last name They were both hell raisers who died too young Barely 14 and he was on his own Scared and hungry with no place to sleep He grew up angry livin on the streets ..and He's breakin hearts and burnin bridges Wild and free on a dead end road He's breakin hearts and burnin bridges Nothin to prove when you're all alone Left Sweet Babette down in Lafayette Partied til he nearly drank himself to death Never worked a job where he got along Cuz somebody always done him wrong Though the fire raged in his eyes He hid that anger deep down inside Bridge: He's lovin hard when the whiskey flows He's runnin on empty and they never know that He ain't ever gonna trust no one and He'll be gone by morning sun Repeat Chorus x2
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IT DON’T HELP TO DRINK TEQUILA, WHISKEY OR GIN ‘CAUSE YOU DID SOMETHING TO ME, THAT DAMN WELL DID ME IN AND I CAN’T TAKE MUCH MORE, CAUSE IT’S KILLING ME EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE I WOULDN’T SEE IT, SO I LET YOU BACK IN MY BED FOOLISH GIRL IN ME THINKS I CAN FIX THE BAD YOU DID I CAN’T PUT OUT THAT FIRE YOU STARTED IN ME EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE YOUR LOVE IT JUST CONSUMES ME TILL I WON’T FACE THE TRUTH YOU’RE MY FIRST, LAST FOREVER ..I DON’T WANNA’ LIVE WITHOUT YOU CAN’T TURN THOSE VOICES OFF TO GET SOME NEEDED SLEEP EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE AND I CAN’T DRINK YOU OFF MY MIND TO GET SOME NEEDED PEACE EVEN THOUGH YOU MAKE ME CRAZY, I STILL NEED YOU TO BREATHE WHEN THE GOOD LORD CALLS ME HOME AND FRIENDS ARE CRYIN’ FOR ME THEY’RE GONNA SEE IT CARVED IN STONE ‘THAT NOW I DON’T NEED YOU TO BREATHE
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BULLETPROOF [Verse 1] Feeling  like quicksand is pulling me down So I’m moving far from this one stoplight town The dirt roads raised me but it ain’t where I’ll stay Cause my restless heart needs to get away  [Pre] HAD MY SHARE OF LOSERS AND LOVERS TRAVELED THAT HIGHWAY OF TEARS AND TROUBLE [Chorus]  IM NOT TRYIN TO BE SUPERGIRL BUT  ONE THING’S FOR SURE IN MY WORLD DON’T NEED TEQUILA TO TELL THE TRUTH  CAUSE I KNOW I WAS  BORN BULLETPROOF  YEAH  KNOW I WAS  BORN BULLETPROOF BULLETPROOF [Verse 2] NOW I GOT MY WAY OF DOING THINGS NOBODY’S GONNA TELL ME HOW TO THINK I’LL BE JUST FINE ON MY OWN  ME AND MY CHEVY ON THE OPEN ROAD  [Pre] HAD MY SHARE OF LOSERS AND LOVERS TRAVELED THAT HIGHWAY OF TEARS AND TROUBLE [Chorus]  IM NOT TRYIN TO BE SUPERGIRL BUT  ONE THING’S FOR SURE IN MY WORLD DON’T NEED TEQUILA TO TELL THE TRUTH  CAUSE I KNOW I WAS  BORN BULLETPROOF  YEAH  KNOW I WAS  BORN BULLETPROOF BULLETPROOF [Bridge] IT’S MORE THAN JUST A STATE OF MIND IT’S ATTITUDE AND STRONG DESIRE I keep hanging in and showing up I don’t quit when times get  tough  INSTRUMENTAL BREAK [Pre] HAD MY SHARE OF LOSERS AND LOVERS TRAVELED THAT HIGHWAY OF TEARS AND TROUBLE [Chorus]  IM NOT TRYIN TO BE SUPERGIRL BUT  ONE THING’S FOR SURE IN MY WORLD DON’T NEED TEQUILA TO TELL THE TRUTH  CAUSE I KNOW I WAS  BORN BULLETPROOF  YEAH  KNOW I WAS  BORN BULLETPROOF BULLETPROOF
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Lyrics Burn VERSE 1: ALONE WITH YOU AND I KNOW IT’S GONNA HURT THERE’S NOT ANOTHER SOUL WHO CAN SPEAK WITHOUT WORDS THE AIR IS THICK AS I INHALE THE ROOM IF I HAD THE STRENGTH, I'D RUN FROM YOU PRE CHORUS YOUR FINGERTIPS IGNITE MY SKIN, I FEEL IT DEEP WITHIN CHORUS I BURN…… BUT I CAN’T EVEN MOVE CAUGHT UP IN THE SPARK OF ME AND YOU YOU’RE A WILDFIRE THAT SPREADS THROUGH MY MIND SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU’D STRIKE EACH MATCH YOU COULD FIND AND I BURN…… I BURN VERSE 2: SO IS IT LOVE THAT MAKES IT SO SURREAL I TRY, THEN I CRY, BUT YOU NEVER REVEAL WHAT YOU GOT HIDDEN ( YOU HIDE) BEHIND THOSE HOODED EYES YOUR SECRETS KEEP ME GUESSING AND I'M TERRIFIED PRE-CHORUS I CAN'T HIDE THE SCARS ON MY HEART THESE FRACTURES TEAR ME APART CHORUS I BURN…… BUT I CAN’T EVEN MOVE CAUGHT UP IN THE SPARK OF ME AND YOU YOU’RE A WILDFIRE THAT SPREADS THROUGH MY MIND SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU’D STRIKE EACH MATCH YOU COULD FIND AND I BURN…… I BURN VOCALIZE- AAHS CHORUS I BURN…… BUT I CAN’T EVEN MOVE CAUGHT UP IN THE SPARK OF ME AND YOU YOU’RE A WILDFIRE THAT SPREADS THROUGH MY MIND SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU’D STRIKE EACH MATCH YOU COULD FIND AND I BURN…… I BURN
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COFFEE IN YOUR WHISKEY Rita Weyls, Rick Beresford GOTTA WAKE UP, GET UP, GET OUTTA BED WHILE HER HURTIN’, WORDS GO, ROUND IN MY HEAD SHE THREW HER CLOTHES, AND ALL SHE OWNS IN A SKY BLUE CADILLAC AN’ I KNOW… WHEN SHE GOES… THERE AIN’T NO… TURNIN’ BACK THIS AIN’T NO WHISKEY IN YOUR COFFEE KIND OF MORNING. THAT AIN’T NO POTION STRONG ENOUGH TO KILL THE PAIN WHEN YOU’RE FULL UP WITH REGRET AN’ YOU’RE TRYIN TO FORGET IT’S A COFFEE… IN YOUR WHISKEY… KIND OF DAY JUST TO KEEP THIS, CHEATIN, HEART FROM BREAKIN' GOT TO FAKE IT, TAKE A, LITTLE DRASTIC ACTION I DON’T WANT TO FEEL NO TEARS OR HEAR NO LAME ASS ALIBI CAUSE I KNOW… WHEN THAT SUN GOES… THEY’LL BE NO… SLEEP TONIGHT THIS AIN’T NO WHISKEY IN YOUR COFFEE KIND OF MORNING. THAT AIN’T NO POTION STRONG ENOUGH TO KILL THE PAIN WHEN YOUR FULL UP WITH REGRET AND YOU’RE TRYIN TO FORGET IT’S A COFFEE… IN YOUR WHISKEY… KIND OF DAY AINT’ NO DO AROUND, GOIN’ DOWN, TO THE COLD SOUND OF GOODBYE IT’S A CRYIN SHAME, WHEN YOU HOLD THE BLADE, THAT CUT THE TIES THAT BIND GOT TO FIND A WAY,  TO ERASE THIS DAY, IF I HAVE TO LIVE A LIE GOT TO POUND A FEW, WHEN YOU KNOW THE TRUTH,  HE AIN'T… NO FRIEND OF MINE REPEAT CHORUS
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Christmas Spirit The first snow of the season falls   ?Old Saint Nick’s in shopping malls?? Bright lights everywhere ?And there’s magic in the air?? Friends and family gathered close ? To open gifts and make a toast ?? Everybody’s got that Christmas spirit now Telling stories by the fire? Makes us feel so inspired? Nothing else compares? To the joy that we share? We have waited all year long ?To sing our favorite yuletide songs? Everybody’s got that Christmas spirit now Bridge? Making angels in the snow? We don’t even mind the cold?Oh Oh Oh Solo - Everybody’s got that Christmas spirit now Bridge?Thankful hearts will celebrate?The peace and love of the day ?Oh Oh Oh Place the star atop the tree?Shining oh so perfectly? Decorations from the past? Bring us memories that last? All the things that we hold dear? Will bring us back again next year Everybody’s got that Christmas spirit ? Everybody’s got that Christmas spirit ? Everybody’s got that Christmas spirit now
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First friend, you were just two doors down We ran together till you left town Young and restless fighting battles on your own ...you’ve been gone too long ... Your little sins have no definition ... That’s why they’re so easily forgiven ... Don’t you drown in deep regrets (Cause) sometimes, life just makes no sense Ch. You’re slightly beat, but you’re not broken Wandered along this road alone Your spirit tired but heart still open so Come on home... come on home V The tears they dry but the words still burn There is no shame when the pain returns Cos Its ok if you’re not ok The way i feel... will never change Ch B You have your demons, just like everyone else Right now Its time to learn to love yourself Chorus
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V: Gotta work 2 jobs to fund this life But for me it’s the only way that feels right I’m the 4th generation to live this “dream” Gran pappy taught daddy, he taught me To carry on our wild west legacy It ain’t an option, it’s in my genes Pre: Rodeoin’ ain’t for everyone It’s the only thing, I’ve ever loved CH: It takes nerves of steel, guts and grit When you get bucked off to never quit Ignore the pain … when it’s too much Say a prayer, hope for luck, you just can’t get enough It’s dangerous and rough, thank God, I’m Cowboy Tough V: Before the roar of the crowd settles down Gotta pack it all up to head to the next town My old truck, it don’t drive itself I say sorry pretty lady, I can't stay I smile and tip my hat then I’m on my way This never slowing down ain’t helping my health Prepeat: CH: CH:
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Burn These Invitations Copyright 2023 Weyls/Hydro/DeMarco Date of Creation 7/17/23 V1 Guess you could say, I found out the hard way Seeing you with her at the Honky Tonk Hideaway Never thought that you’d cheat on me Knew I had to leave, so jumped in my Jeep There ain’t no reason to save the date Ain’t no reason to take your last name Gonna light them up And watch ‘em burn Dying like embers of hurt Got no time to be wastin’ Gonna burn these invitations Yeah, gonna burn these invitations V2 There’s 150 of them to be exact Even got the monogram on the back They’re all addressed in calligraphy Now, all they need is some gasoline So I threw ‘em in the fire pit And now we’re over and done with Gonna light them up And watch ‘em burn Dying like embers of hurt Got no time to be wastin’ Gonna burn these invitations Oh, watch em burn Watch em burn Hmmm All I need is some gasoline Gonna light them up And watch ‘em burn Dying like embers of hurt Got no time to be wastin’ Gonna burn these invitations Yeah, I’m gonna burn these invitations Light em up
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Bible and the Bottle V1 When He lost his job they had no place to live His wife left him and took the kids He’s sleeping in his car backseat is his bed That old dog, his only friend, one day just up and left Empties on the floor, good book on the dash Outside the wind is blowing and he don’t know how long he’ll last Chorus: Caught between the bible and the bottle  His tears blurred the lines in red Couldn't  find an answer in the gospel And the bottle helped him to forget V2. He prays for his famly and a way to be redeemed Drained another fifth of whiskey fell to his knees He clutched the worn out bible hard against his chest  Looked up at the sky and drew his final breath  Couldn’t face the pain He took it to his grave Guess there’s more than one way to be saved Chorus: Bridge: He was buried on a winter’s day And some folks say  There’s an old dog that sits and waits  Where his body lays Chorus: Caught between the bible and the bottle  His tears blurred the lines in red Never found an answer in the gospel And the bottle saw him to the end Yeah, the bottle saw him to the end
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DIAMOND RING GIRL Verse 1 These neon lights don't help me forget The smoky smell of his cigarette His kisses that didn't taste like spring The girl who's got his ring Pre Yeah, this backstreet bar feels just about right Things are looking up, yeah, sparkling bright CHORUS Diamond Ring Girl You got the stone I’ll raise my glass To being alone Diamond Ring Girl What you don't know is I'm free at last, yeah I'm long gone And I don’t want that tacky bling You got the diamond ring, girl Verse 2 I wear boots, you wear 6-inch heels You walks on eggshells, I say what I feel I love the sunrise, you sleep till noon You think he’s great, I know the miserable truth Pre Yeah, I'm pretty chill on a hot August night I know what's real, and what's hype CHORUS Diamond Ring Girl You got the stone I’ll raise my glass To being alone Diamond Ring Girl What you don't know is I'm free at last, yeah I'm long gone And I don’t want that tacky bling You got the diamond ring, girl Bridge Well, maybe he's your forever thing I know I was never meant to wear that ring Maybe with him you feel free So, cheers to you and here's to me CHORUS Diamond Ring Girl You got the stone I’ll raise my glass To being alone Diamond Ring Girl What you don't know is I'm free at last, yeah I'm long gone And I don’t want that tacky bling You got the diamond ring, girl You got the diamond ring, girl
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DEAR SOLDIER You were just a kid like me Growing up with big hopes and dreams Football, parties and that first car The girl next door who stole your heart But you left town and let it go Answered that calling in your soul 'Cause you were born brave, it's true So, here's my open letter you Dear Soldier I'm in awe of you I can never know all you're going through You're a special breed Out there paying the price for me No complaints, work 24 straight Hanging tough, missed holidays Just when things are settled and cool Time to pack up fast and move You knew you'd be deployed again Thank God for good women and men Dear Soldier I'm in awe of you I can never know all you're going through You're a special breed Out there paying the price for me And for you who took this selfless path There's no way to ever pay you back And if you don't make it through, Here's my open letter to you Dear Soldier I'm in awe of you I can never know all you're going through You're a special breed Out there paying the price for me Out there paying the price for me
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V1. THAT BOY’S A HARD LESSON TO LEARN YOU CAN’T BELIEVE A SINGLE WORD SURE AS HELL YOU’RE GONNA’ CRY HE’S A DRUG THAT TAKES YOU HIGHER HE’LL GET UNDER YOUR SKIN A BITTERSWEET ADDICTION PRE: OH YOU’LL WANT HIM ONE MORE TIME AIN’T NO WAY TO DENY..THAT CHORUS: HE’S JUST OUT LOOKIN FOR SOME FUN ON THAT LITTLE DIVE BAR HUNT BLACK HAT, TATTOOS, LIZARD BOOTS ALL HE’S GOTTA DO IS CHOOSE SMOOTHEST TALK, BLUE EYES JUST DISGUISE THAT GAME HE PLAYS REAL NICE AIN’T NO WAY YOU CAN EVER TRUST HIS COWBOY KINDA’ LOVE V2. OH HE’LL COME ON HOT AND SWEET AIMS TO PLEASE GIVES WHAT YOU NEED TAKES YOU PLACES WILD AND NEW NOW HE’S CAST HIS SPELL ON YOU SWEARS YOU’RE HIS FAVORITE GIRL YOU KNOW YOU CAN’T BE SURE PRE: THEN YOU’LL SEE HIM LATE ONE NIGHT WITH SOME NEW GIRL BY HIS SIDE CHORUS: HE’S JUST OUT LOOKIN FOR SOME FUN ON THAT LITTLE DIVE BAR HUNT BLACK HAT, TATTOOS, LIZARD BOOTS ALL HE’S GOTTA DO IS CHOOSE SMOOTHEST TALK, BLUE EYES JUST DISGUISE THAT GAME HE PLAYS REAL NICE AIN’T NO WAY YOU CAN EVER TRUST HIS COWBOY KINDA’ LOVE OUTRO: CONSIDER YOURSELF ADVISED CAUSE HE’LL TAKE YOU BY SURPRISE AND ONCE JUST WON’T BE ENOUGH OF HIS COWBOY KINDA’ LOVE OH ONCE JUST WON’T BE ENOUGH OF HIS COWBOY KINDA’ LOVE
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Enough (I am enough) Whoa whoa whoa I know you’re trying to break me Take away my brave and Isolate me from my friends Suffocate me messing with my head You make me feel so unpretty Hate my hair my clothes don't even fit me anymore You leave me crying on the bathroom floor I’m tired of saying sorry why should i apologize I don't need your kind of love Enough, enough, enough I’ve had Enough, enough, enough I am Enough enough enough (woh…) Enough Enough of all your damnation God knows I can't ignore this revelation in my mind I’m leaving all your evil words behind I’m tired of saying sorry why should i apologize I don't need your kind of love Enough, enough, enough I’ve had Enough, enough, enough I am Enough enough enough (woh…) Enough Bridge I’m Smart enough Kind enough Good enough Brave enough Tough enough Strong enough Enough enough enough I am enough Enough, enough, enough I’ve had Enough, enough, enough I am Enough enough enough (woh…) Enough
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V1. Betty lived in a tan ranch down the street from me She turned 90, fell ill and passed Christmas Eve. Her sons sold the house and all her possessions There wasn't enough money left to mention   Pre: There's more than one reason I'm sad that she's gone A girl named 'big trouble' bought Betty's home   CHORUS: I used to love it down at Betty's place We'd solve the world's problems, drink lemonade I miss Betty as much as I miss my old life There was a time I was happy and safe When things were good down at Betty's place   V2. Big Trouble was young, real pretty and divorced She was a bright, shiny Lexus, and my husband was a Ford He said he was helping a new neighbor movin' in But the only things movin' were her and him   Pre: If Betty were here, she'd tell me what to do She'd say, "Get the gin, honey, there ain't no time to lose"     CHORUS: I used to love it down at Betty's place We'd solve all my problems, drink Tanqueray I miss Betty as much as I miss my old life There was a time I was happy and safe When things were good down at Betty's place   Bridge: Well, the moth and flame got together And that ex-husband of mine shoulda’ known better She left him for a younger man Yeah, he got burned I'm lucky I had Betty ‘cuz I had so much to learn   CHORUS: I used to love it down at Betty's place Wish she were here in my Mercedes drinking mocha lattes I cherish her advice I found the love of my life Now I'm happy and safe Guess I grew up down at Betty's Place Things were good down at Betty's Place
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Keeper 6 V1. YOU, YOU SAID YOU WERE WHAT I NEED BUT YOU LIED SO EASILY..AND THEN YOU STARTED STAYIN’ OUT, PUTTING ME DOWN WON’T SEE ME HANGIN’ ROUND OH NO Pre: THERE’S NO WAY I’D BEG AND PLEAD ‘CUZ YOU WERE NEVER TRUE TO ME Chorus: AND I KNOW .. THAT I THOUGHT YOU WERE A KEEPER I SHOULDA’ DUG MUCH DEEPER CAUSE YOU AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT A CHEATER TRIED TO MAKE ME YOUR LOVE FOOL BOY WHAT MAKES YOU SO CRUEL YOU AIN’T NEVER ONCE TOLD THE TRUTH V2. WHY , WHY DID YOU PLAY WITH MY MIND SAYING , GIRL, DRINK A GLASS OF WINE CAUSE I’M TIRED OF TRYIN’, I CAN’T PLEASE YOU AIN’T NOBODY LOVES YOU LIKE I DO. SO Pre: KICKED YOU OUT MY BED, OUT MY HEAD DON’T YOU TRY TO BE MY FRIEND .. Chorus: AND I KNOW .. THAT I THOUGHT YOU WERE A KEEPER I SHOULDA’ DUG MUCH DEEPER CAUSE YOU AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT A CHEATER TRIED TO MAKE ME YOUR LOVE FOOL BOY WHAT MAKES YOU SO CRUEL YOU AIN’T NEVER ONCE TOLD THE TRUTH Bridge: BUT I CAUGHT YOU JUST IN TIME SAW THROUGH THAT THIN DISGUISE YOUR TRUE COLORS MADE ME BLUE YOU THOUGHT I MUST BE BLIND TO YOU Pre: I KNOW YOUR TINY HEART IS MADE OF STONE I’M FINALLY LETTIN’ GO ..BETTER OFF ALONE AND I KNOW .. THAT I THOUGHT YOU WERE A KEEPER I SHOULDA’ DUG MUCH DEEPER CAUSE YOU AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT A CHEATER YOU TRIED TO MAKE ME YOUR LOVE FOOL BOY WHAT MAKES YOU SO CRUEL YOU AIN’T NEVER ONCE TOLD THE TRUTH OUTRO: NO, YOU AIN’T A KEEPER YOU’RE JUST A LIAR CHEATER LIFE IS SO MUCH SWEETER NO, YOU AIN’T A KEEPER
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DON’T LET ME LET YOU GO Picture’s in a frame with broken glass Your suitcase on a chair, already packed  We’ve been here before, but I’m scared you’re not coming back Chasing after dreams and lost our way Caught up in the crazy, and made mistakes Had the best of intentions, but let pride get in the way Pre We can start all over Or let it go and let it be But I believe there’s more to you and me Chorus Don’t go, come in from the cold We don’t have to be alone Let’s start again and fight for love to win Hold on, don’t let a good thing end ( broken hearts can mend) It should be love we’re fighting for Don’t let me let you go   Verse 2 Remember those days when it was all about us We traveled the country in a beat up truck Living on love, but for us it was good enough One day you gave me a promise ring..said You’re my heart, you’re my everything If we ever get lost, we both know where to begin PRE   Chorus Bridge No oh no oh..no oh.. Don’t let me let you go Ooh ooh ooh ooh Chorus Tag Don’t let me let you.. don’t let me let you go
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Don’t Say Goodbye You and me, baby we gonna find Nothing can stop us now Lyin' here not sleepin' at night Still trying to work it out Don't wanna see you go away Do anything to make you stay Please don't say goodbye Don't you say goodbye Please don't say goodbye There's more to us baby, just maybe Holding you close to me and Lettin' go of the crazy till There's nothing that comes between We got every reason to stay We'll let the past just fade away Please don't say goodbye Don't you say goodbye Please don't say goodbye Please don't say goodbye Don't you say goodbye Please don't say goodbye Please don't say goodbye Don't you say goodbye Please don't say goodbye
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V1. I LOVED WEARIN’ YOU , KEPT YOU BY MY BED YOU COST EVERY PENNY OF MY PAYCHECK SAVED YOU FOR FRIDAY NIGHTS OUT WITH MY GIRLS WHY’D YOU LET ME WALK RIGHT INTO HIS WORLD YOU LEAD ME STRAIGHT ONTO THAT DANCE FLOOR WE WERE HEEL AND TOE LIKE NEVER BEFORE LET HIM HOLD ME TIGHT SPIN ME ROUND THAT ROOM HEY BOOTS, GOT NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOU CH: THOSE COWBOY ROMEOS DON’T STAY FOREVER FOR TOO LONG HE WAS CHASIN’ BRAND NEW LEATHER KNOW I NEVER SHOULDA TRUSTED YOU WHY DIDN’T I JUST BUY SOME DESIGNER SHOES HE BROKE MY HEART AND IT’S THE SAD TRUTH HEY BOOTS, GOT NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOU V2: WELL BOOTS, YOU HELPED ME KICK HIM OUT WHEN HE LEFT, WE JUST DANCED AROUND NOW I POLISHED YOU UP WEAR YOU ALL THE TIME WE’RE GOING OUT NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT DON’T WANNA’ BE LOOKIN FOR SOMEONE ELSE ONE THING’S FOR SURE I DON’T WANT YOUR HELP MAKIN ME DO THOSE THINGS I SHOULDN’T DO BUT IF THINGS GET CRAZY AND I HAVE TO CHOOSE HEY BOOTS, GOT NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOU Chorus:
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EVEN THE SCORE You told your stories and spun your web The way you lie with no regret No, I can’t be with you no more This whole mess has run its course Pre-Chorus You had too many chances to count Picked me up, then shot me down CHORUS Oh, you got me in a mood I wanna be so over you Running, screaming, drinking too much Numb the pain til I can’t stand up Tellin friends I don’t care no more but I’m just tryna even the score Done with you rollin over me Now it’s my turn for getting even I’ll put your picture on a billboard makin sure other girls are warned Pre-Chorus If it takes til my dying day You can be sure, you’re gonna pay CHORUS Ending Tryna even the score Tryna even the score
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HELP ME TO FEEL WHOLE V1. I STILL WANT TO BELIEVE BECAUSE IT’S WHAT CARRIES ME AS I BOW MY HEAD TO PRAY I’M HOPING TO BE SAFE AND WHEN I GO TO CHURCH IT DOESN’T END MY HURT PRE: BUT I KNOW HE SEES ME SO I DON’T WANT TO BE WEAK CH: NO MORE TEARS TO CRY HE KNOWS HOW HARD I TRY HE COULD CHANGE MY LIFE BRING ME TO HIS SIDE SAVE MY POOR SOUL HELP ME TO FEEL WHOLE HELP ME TO FEEL WHOLE V2. NOW I WILL GO TO HIM HE DOESN’T CARE THAT I BRING A HEART TATTERED AND TORN AND A BODY SO WORN HIS WORDS WASH OVER ME GIVE ME THE STRENGTH I NEED PRE: IT’S THE WONDER I FEEL WHEN HIS LOVE FLOWS THROUGH ME CHORUS: V3. I WILL KNEEL AT HIS THRONE I WILL KNOW THAT I’M HOME LET ME BASK IN HIS GLORY ONLY HE KNOWS MY STORY I MAKE NO MORE MISTAKES LORD, I NEED TO BE SAVED BRIDGE: WHY DID I BREAK EVERY RULE I FINALLY LEARNED THE TRUTH I’M DONE WITH MY GAMES I CAN’T TAKE ANYMORE PAIN CHORUS: OUTRO: ONLY HE CAN HELP ME TO FEEL WHOLE HELP ME TO FEEL WHOLE
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My girlfriend overheard him bitchin at the bar Tellin some girl the way I shredded his heart Givin all kinda details bout our failed romance Like no blame had ever touched his hands Pre Ain’t how I recall events Guess the past depends on who’s holdin the pen...but [chous] He can tell his story to anyone’ll listen Cry real tears and act like he’s a victim It’s okay Yeah he’s free Say what he wants What he believes Cause his story is just plain history to me ee-ee-ee History to me As I remember, was my heart was breakin Still got bills for a honeymoon we ain’t takin I was the one binge watchin late night TV After he’d storm out from a fight like he’s three Pre Reality’s a definition Just 20/20 vision to rewrite bad decisions [chorus] [bridge] They say the truth will set you free Whatever, mine works for me...so [chorus]
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Verse 1 Thought i was smart Thought i was clever You had the charm Smooth like a leopard Pre Felt I was falling fast, yeah This thing was gonna last, yeah Then I saw red hearts on your phone The truth it hit me hard, yeah It caught me so off guard, yeah Now just leave me the hell alone CHORUS You want more than you need Greed greed greed It’s like an ugly weed, your Greed greed greed Too bad, you can’t have me So get up off your knees Way too late for pretty please Greed greed greed Verse 2 You’re chasing fresh Hedging all your bets Still leave a mess Got no self respect Pre Felt I was falling fast, yeah This thing was gonna last, yeah Then I saw red hearts on your phone The truth it hit me hard, yeah It caught me so off guard, yeah Now just leave me the hell alone CHORUS You want more than you need Greed greed greed It’s like an ugly weed, your Greed greed greed Too bad, you can’t have me So get up off your knees Way too late for pretty please Greed greed greed You want more than you need Greed greed greed It’s like an ugly weed, your Greed greed greed Too bad, you can’t have me So get up off your knees Way too late for pretty please Greed greed greed
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I was down, so hurt, so sad You were there, you took my hand In your eyes I found strength and hope Your caring heart healed my soul You had wisdom I couldn’t know Pre: You walked with me ‘til I found my way You lifted me to a new safe place CHORUS Did you know that you were the special one Because you put me way above You showed me what love could do Your soft voice spoke the truth and I am forever better because of you You were kind with smiling eyes You cheered me on and watched me fly You stood strong to see me through Pre-Chorus Your open arms protected me You were everything a friend should be CHORUS Bridge Feel the wind Touch the sky CHORUS Ending Line: Forever better because of you
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GOOD BEHAVIOR SHE'S BEEN DOIN' LIKE SHE'S S'POSED TO SINCE SHE BOUNCED ON DADDY'S KNEE STRAIGHT "A"s, STRAIGHT LACED, MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, COMES EARLY AND STAYS LATE , GETS FRONT ROW PEW ON SUNDAY, LEAVES A TWENTY IN THE PLATE YEAH SHE'S AN ANGEL DRESSED IN WHITE...BUT COME FRIDAY NIGHT SHE SAYS... (ch) "I NEED A NEON SIGN, A GLASS OF WINE, THOSE KNEE HIGH BOOTS I SAW ONLINE A PUFF OF SMOKE, A DIRTY JOKE A SEXY MOVIE AND A RUM & COKE LORD KNOWS HOW GOOD I'VE BEEN, BUT, TRUTH IS, EVERY NOW AND THEN, A LITTLE SIN CAN BE A GOOD GIRL'S SAVIOR... I NEED A LTTLE TIME OFF..... FROM GOOD BEHAVIOR" SHE WALKS RESCUE DOGS AT THE SHELTER ON SATURDAYS AT THREE, BAKES A DOUBLE BATCH OF BROWNIES FOR THE SALE AT THE VFD, AND SHE'S PRETTY SURE HER GRANDPA CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, BUT SHE VISITS HIM FOR A COUPLE HOURS ON SUNDAYS JUST THE SAME, WITH A SMILE ON THROUGH IT ALL, BUT WHEN SHE HITS THE WALL SHE SAYS... (ch) "I NEED A PAIR OF JEANS I CAN'T AFFORD A ROCKIN' BAND AND A BIG DANCE FLOOR A LONG KISS FROM A STRANGE SOMEONE, A BIG MAC AND A CIN-A-BON, LORD KNOWS HOW GOOD I'VE BEEN, BUT... TRUTH IS, EVERY NOW AND THEN A LITTLE SIN CAN BE A GOOD GIRL'S SAVIOR... I NEED A LTTLE TIME OFF FROM... THIS GOOD BEHAVIOR" (bridge) YEAH, SHE’S ALREADY GOT HER HALO AND WINGS BUT SHE'S BEEN THINKIN' 'BOUT SOME OTHER THINGS.... (ch) LIKE A MIDNIGHT MOONLIT HARLEY RIDE A LITTLE WALK ON THE WILD SIDE, A RED ROSE SHOULDER BLADE TATTOO, SHE SAYS...I WANNA DO WHAT I WANNA DO! LORD KNOWS HOW GOOD I'VE BEEN BUT... TRUTH IS, EVERY NOW AND THEN, A LITTLE SIN CAN BE A GOOD GIRL'S SAVIOR... I NEED A LTTLE TIME OFF, JUST A LITTLE TIME OFF, FROM GOOD BEHAVIOR"
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THE SUN IS FADING ON THIS EMPTY BEACH YOU’RE JUST TWO LOVERS WHO CANT LEAVE EVEN THOUGH THERE’S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY THIS IS WHERE YOU WANNA STAY NO BEGINNING NO END , TO THE POWER OF THE SUN OH HOW IT SHINES...OH HOW IT SHINES AND YOU KNOW SOMETHING KEEPS YOU WANTING MORE NOW YOU’RE WONDERING WHAT YOU’RE WAITING FOR AND YOU KNOW SOMETIMES SHE’S SO SCARED CAUSE SHE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SHE CARES THE ONLY TRUTH IS LOVE AND THE POWER OF THE SUN OH HOW IT SHINES HOW IT SHINES SHE GAVE YOU EVERYTHING IN LIFE BUT YOU STOOD SILENT AS SHE CRIED IT’S WHAT SHE KNEW YOU WOULD DO BECAUSE IT’S ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT YOU..SO SHE NEVER ASKED YOU FOR HELP THIS YOU SAVED ONLY FOR YOURSELF SO FOR NOW THIS BEACH WILL KEEP YOU WARM AND YOU CAN’T DENY YOU’RE WAITING FOR THE STORM YOU WATCH AS SHE LAUGHS AND FREES HER MIND BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL FIND THERE’S LOVE AND BEAUTY IN THE POWER OF THE SUN OH HOW IT SHINES. HOW IT SHINES OH HOW IT SHINES HOW IT SHINES
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In Her Eyes by Rita Weyls and Paul deMarco © 2021 He said he’d get there by 2 o ‘clock, be packed and ready to go The flight leaves at 4:15 nonstop to San Francisco Mama got her a brand new suitcase, filled with her best clothes As the sun begins to fade.. she waits for him to show… Cause In her eyes… he’s the perfect one He could never let her down She’s idolized him... all her life But he made... her... cry... too many times When she was only nine Well mama tried to console her child, take her out for a ride But her excuses weren't enough to cover up his constant lies So she took her little suitcase and put away her clothes Cos there was nothing more a mama could say to stop the tears that flowed Chorus: Bridge: She was too young to understand He couldn't be that man Cos no matter how hard she tried He never saw the love in her eyes Chorus:
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HOW DOES SHE DO IT She can’t ever go wrong He likes her hot and strong Brings him coffee at 8 AM ‘cause now he’s her man He smells like her perfume He must think I’m a fool I can’t do this anymore I’m crying on the floor CHORUS How does she do it There’s nothing new to it She only had to smile once at him and he was gone, gone, gone, gone in the wind How does she do it How does she do it What is it that she has that keeps him coming back Do I think she’ll show me how That’s something I doubt I want to know the truth Just what harm could it do I hope it might ease the hurt It can’t get any worse REPEAT CHORUS Does she whisper in his ear Keep her young body near Does she have a magic touch that gives him a magic rush I like awake at night No way I can deny I wanna see her sweet face on her lace pillowcase REPEAT CHORUS © Rita Weyls/Carlene McDearis Wentworth
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Final Duet ??I DRINK, TOO (HIM) YOU THINK… NOBODY KNOWS JUST HOW YOU FEEL CAUSE YOU’RE WALKING THRU FIRE NOW AIN'T NO MAGIC BULLET, NO NERVES OF STEEL WHEN A HEART COMES CRASHING DOWN TONIGHT I SAW YOUR CAR OUTSIDE THAT LITTLE PLACE WHERE THE LONELY GOES A FRIEND TOLD ME YOU BEEN KNOCKIN’ EM BACK CAUSE YOU KNOW YOU CAN’T GO HOME WELL , I DRINK, TOO I KNOW THE PAIN YOU’RE GOIN’ THROUGH THE DEVIL YOU’RE TRYIN’ TO DROWN IS THE SAME ONE SIPPIN’ WITH ME WHEN YOU CRY ALL NIGHT JUST KNOW YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN YOUR MISERY CAUSE I DRINK, TOO… TRYIN’ TO DROWN YOUR MEMORY (HER) PRIDE AIN’T GOT NO COMPROMISE WHEN YOU KNOW WHO’S RIGHT FROM WRONG BUT YOU’RE WITH THE GUYS AS YOU TELL YOUR SIDE WHILE YOU’RE POURIN’ A SIX-PACK DOWN WE COULDA’ TALKED, INSTEAD O’ WALKIN’ NOW THE BARKEEP HEARS MY PAIN FUNNY HOW THE HURT WON’T QUIT AND IT’S CLOSIN’ TIME AGAIN WELL, I DRINK , TOO I KNOW THE PAIN YOU’RE GOIN’ THROUGH THE DEVIL YOU’RE TRYIN’ TO DROWN IS THE SAME ONE SIPPIN’ WITH ME AND WHEN YOU POUR ONE MORE JUST KNOW YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN YOUR MISERY CAUSE I DRINK , TOO… TRYIN’ TO DROWN YOUR MEMORY BRIDGE: TOGETHER IT’S ONE MISTAKE TOO LATE TO FIND THAT HAPPY END NOW YOU’RE JUST ONE DRINK AWAY FROM WHERE WE MIGHTA’ BEEN ...IN LOVE AGAIN REPEAT CHORUS: TOGETHER ( female chorus)
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I’m Unbroken I’m done with you and me together I put your bags right by the door I want some happy, want forever I don’t love you, now I’m sure Pre: I’m not in little pieces Chorus: I’m unbroken You don’t hold my heart anymore I’m unbroken You’re not what I’m looking for All these years of reckless moments Wish I could undo those do-overs, but I’m unbroken I’m unbroken Like a scene that keeps repeating You came crashing right back through me But I’m all out of what you’re needing Cause I am finally breaking free Pre: I’m not in little pieces Chorus: Bridge: I was always the stronger one And now I’m really moving on Pre: I’m not in little pieces Chorus: Outro: I’m unbroken I’m unbroken I’m unbroken I’m unbroken C. Rita Weyls/Carlene Mc Dearis Wentworth rweyls27@gmail.com. Carlene@Carlene.net
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Lyrics I Will, For You Rita Weyls, Chris Ising Nights I lie awake wondering what I didn’t do Maybe I’m too naive to even face the truth Not in my bed, still in my head I’m tryna’ find reasons Wanna go back, start over, stop you leavin’ If my words hurt, I’ll take them back a thousand times I will hide that bottle away cause I ain’t that guy I will quit smoking even though it’s just a white lie But if it don’t work I’ll walk the floor at night, sip some Jack Turn off my phone smoke a whole pack Whatever I have to do I will for you Yeah I will for you I remember when you said baby you're the one How did we get from good to goodbye and gone I can't let go, I'm drunk on hope I’m tryna’ find reasons Get you outta my head, help me forget, stop this feelin' If my words hurt, I’ll take them back a thousand times I will hide that bottle away cause I ain’t that guy I will quit smoking even though it’s just a white lie But if it don’t work I’ll walk the floor at night, sip some Jack Turn off my phone smoke a whole pack Whatever I have to do I will for you Yeah I will for you All the things I didn't say All the times that couldn't wait And now you need your space If my words hurt, I’ll take them back a thousand times I will hide that bottle away cause I ain’t that guy I will quit smoking even though it’s just a white lie But if it don’t work I’ll walk the floor at night, sip some Jack Turn off my phone smoke a whole pack Whatever I have to do I will for you Yeah I will for you I will for you
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Little Things V1. At night, when we’re lying side by side Dreaming ‘bout the future, loving this life Changin’ the world if only we could Say a little prayer till our voices are heard Nothing is too big or small ..we do our share Giving what we can, in this world.. it’s only fair Ch. It’s the L.I.T.T.L.E. little things that change the world One deed at a time, to heal the hurt It’s the L.I.T.T.L.E. little things that change the world A warm bed , a hot meal, a few kind words These are the little things that can change the world V2. Some close their minds .judge from a distance Cause denial’s their path of least resistance If we could just help them open their eyes Spread the message and give love a try Because it won’t even cost a dime to care Isn’t it time ..in this world ..isn’t it fair Bridge: When we reach out ..do a little each day Give to those you know can’t repay..because Chorus :
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My Extraordinary Ordinary Life (David Nicastro/Rita Weyls) IT’S BEEN A LONG WEEK I JUST GOT PAYED ONLY THING ON MY MIND IS TGI FRIDAY GOT SOME EXTRA CASH FOR OUR NIGHT ON THE TOWN JUST YOU AND ME BABY LIKE THERE’S NO ONE ELSE AROUND I CATCH MY BREATH AS I SEE YOU HOP UP IN MY TRUCK DRIVIN’ TO THE CITY MY RADIO’S TURNED UP (CHORUS) GOIN’ TO DINNER WHERE THEY KNOW US BY NAME GET A BOTTLE OF RED THEY DON’T SERVE CHAMPAGNE THEN WE’LL DANCE TILL 3 UNDEREATH THE NEON LIGHTS THAT’S MY EXTRODINARY ORDINARY LIFE MY DADDY HANDED DOWN A LITTLE PATCH OF GROUND HE’S DOOR WAS OPEN WHEN KIN FOLK CAME AROUND MAMA’S STORIES GOT BETTER THROUGH THE YEARS WE GATHERED ROUND THE TABLE DRINKIN ICE COLD BEERS AFTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY WE LOVED OUR CHICKEN FRIED. HOW THOSE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE EASED OUR MINDS (CHORUS)
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When the storm has left you broken Lost in darkness all alone and You need a hand to help you off your knees You’ve tried but can't find strength to Get back on the path you strayed from And you need a light to shine so you can see CHORUS Let it be me That you call Let it be me If you fall Let it be me by your side Oh, let it be me Yeah, I’ve been where you are now The tide has turned and dragged me down I’ve watched my dreams go blowing in the wind You got me back up on my feet Helped restore my self belief So now when you go looking for a friend CHORUS There’s nothing I want more than Just to get you through this heartache And I’ll help you take the first steps to get started CHORUS
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V1. There’s times when words can’t express So raise your hands and catch your breath There’s beauty in that gentle breeze And sunlight brings the warmth you need A smile through tears will get you through Small moments that can carry you Ch. Those secret dreams you may hide Make you want to reach for the sky They heal the heart, warm the soul That kid inside you never grows old You don’t have to speak a single word These little things can make your world These little things can make your world V2 Tiny moments that are unplanned A stranger gives a helping hand Or you may hear your favorite song That lifts your spirits all day long Dance with joy for the little wins Gives you hope to begin again Ch: Bridge: It all goes buy in a flash You may cry or you may laugh Be grateful for what life brings Big and small, they’re all wins Chorus
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SANTA BRINGS ME YOU (Leslie Bowe/Marika Mallon/Rita Weyls) VERSE 1 Don’t need gifts wrapped up in bows Or anything that glitters with gold All I want is you comin’ home Kissing me under the mistletoe PRE 1 You’ll find me here by the Christmas tree Got a stockingful of kisses for you baby You by the fire, I’ll be waiting VERSE 2 I’ve been writing my Christmas list Saint Nick knows that I just got one wish PRE 2 I know that you’re gonna be here real soon And my dreams will come true When Santa brings me you BREAK VERSE 2 We’ll be playing those holiday songs We’ll be staying up all night long Sippin’ cocoa until it’s gone I’ll be in your arms where I belong PRE 2 So baby, hurry up and get here soon Then my dreams will come true When Santa brings me you SOLO: PRE I know that you’re gonna be here real soon And my dreams will come true When Santa brings me you My dreams will come true When Santa brings me you Santa brings me you
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Jesus, Can You Hear Me © 2021 Rita Weyls, John Schutt V1. Jesus can you hear me if I pray out loud I been talking to you, am I lost in the crowd I feel unworthy asking, it’s true, There are souls who need you more than I do Ch. Those I’ve hurt- all the wrongs that I’ve done I lie awake at night can I ever be strong show me a sign, blue lightning in the sky or make my candle flicker as I bow my head tonight Jesus can you hear me Jesus can you hear me V2. Dear Lord I’m on my knees, crying please Tell me what to do, guide me, give me peace I know you’re what I want in my life Don’t need miracles , just trying to get by Chorus: Bridge: This has been forever on my mind Am I worthy (DESERVING OF) the front of the line (maybe Do I deserve) Ch Outro: I know you can’t be fooled You forgive though you know the truth Jesus, can you hear me…... ************************************************************************************************
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Let Me Drive. Final I can see that you're a cowboy who gets just what he wants I can see by the Sting Ray sitting in the parking lot I bet you wanna get me up in the shotgun Take this cowgirl for a little run But In think you better show me what you got Boy you gotta let me drive this car Take me to where the wild things are We can take this whole thing a little too far I’m feelin’ it, boy you're feelin’ it Let me slide behind the wheel I’ll tell you the way I feel We could take our time We could drive all night This could be the ride of your life If you let me drive gotta let me drive From the moment that I saw you baby I could feel a spark Those keys in your pocket are looking for a fire to start Trust me with the muscle of the Turbo V 8 This chevy's built for running on the two lane You got the gas and baby I got a little hell to raise Boy you gotta let me drive this car You’re taking me to where the wild things are We can take this whole thing a little too far I’m feelin’ it, boy you're feelin’ it Let me slide behind the wheel I’ll tell you the way I feel We could take our time We could drive all night This could be the ride of your life If you let me drive gotta let me drive You gotta let me drive.. let me drive Let me Drive
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If there was no tomorrow And you only had right now What would you say That you've never said out loud What would you do Where would you go Would you hold someone close Or walk that unknown road Oooh… Let’s take it a little slower CH Loving in the moment No need for ho-lding back Give it everything you have and make it last While you’ve got the chance to be, just be Loving in the moment Feel the warmth of sunlight And the gentle drops of rain A soft kiss on your forehead So you’ll forget the pain Whatever keeps you strong Whatever feeds the soul Never feel lost There is always hope Oooh… Let’s take it a little slower CH
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V1. SHE’S FEELING BLUE AND DRIVIN’ ROUND IT’S WAY TOO LATE TO BE GOIN’ OUT WOULD HE KNOW HER IN THAT MINI VAN AS SHE HITS THE GAS , CROSSES THOSE TRACKS SHE’S HEADIN’ STRAIGHT TO THAT CORNER BAR THAT DARK PLACE WHERE SHE LEFT HER HEART PRE: MAMA SAID, WON’T LET YOU BE THAT POOR BOY’S WIFE THERE’S NO WAY HE CAN GIVE YOU THE GOOD LIFE SO Ch: SHE MOVED ON FROM THE ONE LOVE SHE FOUND HER BREAKING HEART NEVER MAKE A SOUND SHE WATCHED AS HE SLOWLY WALKED AWAY PRAYIN’ HOPIN’ HE’D COME BACK SOME DAY STILL SHE’S WONDERIN’ WHERE HE IS NOW AND IF HE’S STILL ON THE WRONG SIDE OF TOWN V2 WAITING IN THAT DARK, SMOKY ROOM NOTHING CAN CHANGE HER SAD TRUTH THERE’S THAT TABLE AND AN EMPTY CHAIR THINKIN’ ONE DAY, SHE’LL FIND HIM THERE SO SHE PUTS MONEY IN THE JUKEBOX, SIPS A DRINK AND EVERY SONG MAKES HER THINK THAT.. Ch: SHE MOVED ON FROM THE ONE LOVE SHE FOUND HER BREAKING HEART NEVER MAKE A SOUND SHE WATCHED AS HE SLOWLY WALKED AWAY PRAYIN’ HOPIN’ HE’D COME BACK SOME DAY STILL SHE’S WONDERIN’ WHERE HE IS NOW AND IF HE’S STILL ON THE WRONG SIDE OF TOWN BRIDGE: SHE DREAMS OF EVERYTHING THAT COULDA’ BEEN WISHES SHE HAD FOUGHT A LITTLE HARDER FOR HIM LOOKS AT A PICTURE SHE HOLDS IN HER HAND TRYNA’ FIND SOME COMFORT IN THE PAST CH 2. SHE MOVED ON FROM THE TRUE LOVE SHE FOUND HER BROKEN HEART NEVER MAKE A SOUND SHE’S WONDERIN’ WHERE HE IS NOW AND IF HE’S STILL ON THE WRONG SIDE OF TOWN ..OH Outro: STILL SHE’S WONDERIN’ WHERE HE IS NOW AND IF HE’S STILL ON THE WRONG SIDE OF TOWN
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Whiskey Neat  [Verse 1] Was it his blue eyes or well worn boots  Stopped my heart for a second or two  You could say I wasn’t lookin’ for love  Cause I just wanted to be free have fun  How quickly a girl can change her mind  Especially when she’s not even tryin’ [Pre] We didn’t need any strawberry wine Or shots of patron to get us high cause  [Chorus] He awakened something long lost in me  A feeling I thought I didn’t need  He was warm and sweet  Like a taste of whiskey neat  Pure, strong and real  With kisses warm and sweet  Like a taste of whiskey neat  [Verse 2] Before too long we were never apart  That blue-eyed boy had won my heart  Long country rides cruising in his jeep  ALL night talks and laughs didn’t need no sleep  Still think of him even though we’ve lost touch  It was a perfect time that meant so much [Pre] We got lost in our private little world  Nothing like first love for a boy and girl  [Chorus] He awakened something long lost in me  A feeling I thought I didn’t need  He was warm and sweet  Like a taste of whiskey neat  Pure, strong and real  With kisses warm and sweet  Like a taste of whiskey neat  [Bridge] Wonder what’s he’s doing and where he’s at  Memories flood my mind even though time has passed Yeah [Chorus] He awakened something long lost in me  A feeling I thought I didn’t need  He was warm and sweet  Like a taste of whiskey neat  Pure, strong and real  With kisses warm and sweet  Like a taste of whiskey neat  Like a taste whiskey neat Like a taste of whiskey neat
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What Would He Do 2.0” Kellie Niederhelman/Rita Weyls/Paul deMarco © 2021 Dm V1 Dm Thanks for coming over can I confide in you Lately there are some things that I've been going through C My guy ain't... acting right or treating me the way he use to do G A ……………...He comes in late he can’t explain, then he’s in a mood Pre CH Dm F He’s making me crazy... should I apologize C G I don’t see me… anymore in his eyes CH What would he do… If the shoe was on the other foot Would he be worried … Would he be scared Thinking I found someone new ( oh oh oh ) What would he do… What would he do V2 Used to be... Sundays undercovers tangled up till noon Nothing else compared to the magic in that room Thought we were forever he couldn’t get enough Now when I reach for him, he avoids my touch Pre CH I’m not crazy … I won’t apologize It’s way too late... for a compromise CH 1 Ch 2 What would he do If he was hurting like me Would he be packed up and ready to leave Could he handle the truth what would he do What would he do Pre I’m going crazy… Why should i apologize I don't see me… anymore in his eyes CH 1 + 2 What would he do What would he do
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( This is how I ) Say Good-bye .....final WHITE WEDDING DRESS THAT I GOT ON SALE MAMA'S FAKE PEARLS AND A LONG, WHITE VEIL YOU LOOKED GOOD IN YOUR LIGHT BLUE TUX NEVER THOUGHT THE DEVIL COULD LEARN SO MUCH ALL THE CHEATING AND LYING WORKED YOU OVERTIME AND MADE ME CROSS THAT LINE… SO CHORUS 1. I TOOK THAT DRESS AND PUT IT IN YOUR TRUCK WITH EVERYTHING YOU OWNED AND LOADED IT UP AND I DROVE IT DOWN THAT LONG DIRT ROAD THEN I TOOK SOME GASOLINE LIT A MATCH AND WATCHED THAT THING EXPLODE ON THE WAY BACK HOME I LAUGHED UNTIL I CRIED BABY, THIS IS HOW I SAY GOOD-BYE THIS IS HOW I SAY GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE OOH OHH ( these are optional...up to Jacky) NEVER DROWNED MYSELF IN HAGEN-DAZ NEVER READ (YOUR ) LETTERS CRYIN' IN A WHISKEY GLASS ( or never cried into a whiskey glass) if it fits better NEVER BINGED ON THOSE RERUNS OF GLEE I TRADED THOSE SWEATS FOR DESIGNER JEANS CALLED MY FRIENDS AND HAD A BIG NIGHT ON THE TOWN BETTER THINK NEXT TIME AROUND CUZ CHORUS 2: I TOOK THAT DRESS AND PUT IT IN YOUR TRUCK WITH EVERYTHING YOU OWNED AND LOADED IT UP AND I DROVE IT DOWN THAT LONG DIRT ROAD THEN I TOOK SOME GASOLINE LIT A MATCH AND WATCHED THAT THING EXPLODE ON THE WAY BACK HOME I LAUGHED UNTIL I CRIED BABY, THIS IS HOW I SAY, BABY, I DON'T PLAY THIS IS HOW I SAY GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE GOOD-BYE OOH OOH OOH BRIDGE: YEAH I'M MOVIN ON, BABY WITH NO REGRETS BUT IN ALL YOUR LIFE YOU WONT FORGET HOW COULD YOU FORGET REPEAT CHORUS 2: ( slight music change) TAG: BABY, THIS IS HOW I SAY GOOD-BYE Sent from my iPad
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Here you come walkin' through that door Gonna Pretend I don't care anymore You got that 'don't ask me' look on your face Lately wondering what makes me stay Chorus 1: I still love you a little bit A corner of my heart's got your name on it I miss the way we used to be Maybe you're still a little bit in love with me You've been a stranger sleepin' by my side Actin' like you don't hear me cryin' at night Feel like I'm in this bed all alone And you keep tellin' me nothin's wrong Chorus 2: But I still love you a little bit A corner of my heart's got your name on it Hopin' for what used to be Maybe you're still a little bit in love with me Bridge : Baby, give me just one reason to stay Tell me that you're really gonna change A little bit of love's not what love's all about Gonna take all your love for us to work it out Repeat chorus 1:
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Verse: (I used to always) wanna work a third shift Make extra dollars so I could spend… Friday ni-i-ights closing down the bars with My drinking buddies and life long friends Ain’t waking up hungover no more i’m feeling good like never before Chorus: It’s a different kinda all nighter I love the overtime she’s giving me Something bout her makes the moon look brighter I ain’t sleeping but I’m living a dream Working doubles off the clock, cause I’m hung up on what she got And Lord, I’ve never felt no higher It’s a different kinda all nighter, when I, all night, her. Verse: She’s so damn pretty in the mornings Beats every sunrise I’ve ever seen I don’t even want the coffee she’s pouring Cause she’s got everything I need To keep me going all day long Countin’ minutes ‘til I get back home for a Repeat Chorus: Bridge: It’s a different kinda all night, all night, all nighter When it’s an all night, all night, all night her I love an all night, all night, all nighter When it’s an all night, all night her…. Repeat Chorus:
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She’ll always be .. daddy’s princess and mamma’s godsend went to school early that day, hanging out with her friends  She had a dream - going to college, studied hard all the time   Never thinking, in one single moment, she’d lose her precious life   PRE-CH:  cos a tortured soul bought himself a gun Now she’s gone forever and seventeen’s too young CHORUS We need a candle that lights up the darkness We can’t handle feeling this helpless We gotta work together for the sake of everyone For the innocent and the broken, God only knows we’ve had enough- and one more is just too much While we can .. let's light up this world Burn bright, stay proud, stand tall and Be the candle/ be the candle V2. He planned to be a mechanic handy with his hands Didn’t like academics but he played in the school band Well, he hid them in the closet – never made a sound Holdin tight to his friends- prayin they wouldn’t be found PRE CH: And as they walked outside standing in a line He’s grateful for everything he has in his life CH We need a candle that lights up the darkness We can’t handle feeling this helpless We gotta work together for the sake of everyone For the innocent and the broken, God only knows we’ve had enough- one more is just too much While we can .. let's light up this world Burn bright, stay proud, stand tall and Be the candle/ be the candle
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Caribbean Christmas I don’t miss that mistletoe Or making angels in the snow I don’t need carolers singing ‘Deck The Halls’ at my front door..oh no. Pre: I’m gonna’ take a silver jet To that place where I’ll forget All about the cold Chorus: I’m lovin’ my Caribbean Christmas No way I’d ever miss this Sipping Margaritas, covered in white sand Swimming with the dolphins, workin’ on my tan It’s my Caribbean Christmas, yeah man ( yeah mon’) It’s my Caribbean Christmas, yeah man (mon) Now Santa doesn’t need a sleigh When he brings gifts on Christmas day The old boy is surfin, hangin’ ten Got the whole beach rockin’ till sunset Pre: Folks are dancing round the fire Steel drums playing thru the night There’s magic in the air Chorus: Outro: It’s my Caribbean Christmas..yeah man (mon) It’s my Caribbean Christmas..yeah mon (mon)
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There’s a chapter in my book I don’t read out loud Words on  tear-stained pages, never make me proud Yeah, I've caused my share of hurt along these jagged roads And I know all the times that I’ve lost control  Pre: But there’s someone who holds me up in the hardest times And I write new chapters with him by my side CH:?God gives me strength when I am weak He lights my path when I don’t see?He gives me all the love I need to survive  He helps me through the loneliest times   Before each question he knows all the answers for every chapter/ for all my chapters/ my chapters VERSE 2 I may stumble and fall but with his love and grace  I rise above it all as I'm standing here today He makes me realize there's power within me  He has shown me the endless possibilities   In my final chapter, I’ll be arriving at the gates                                                     He’ll welcome me with open arms even if I’m late  Pre: In my final chapter, I’ll be arriving at the gates                                                     He’ll welcome me with open arms even if I’m late  CH:
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Verse I’m looking in the mirror before the sun begins to rise Gotta pour that cup of coffee To make me feel alive My lil angel is still sleeping Gotta start my 9 to 5 I can’t give her everything But I’m damn sure gonna try Pre When I’m put under pressure, that’s when I’m gonna shine Chorus I’m gonna put on my polish I’m gonna straighten my crown I don’t need to fake it cause I’m gonna make it I can’t be broken down Cause I’m strong, I’m tough, more than enough Yeah, I’m a diamond in the rough Verse I’ve been savin’, sacrificin’ More than anyone could know Haven’t had my hair done Blue collar roots are startin’ to show Chorus (So) I’m gonna put on my polish I’m gonna straighten my crown I don’t need to fake it cause I’m gonna make it I can’t be broken down Cause I’m strong, I’m tough, more than enough Yeah, I’m a diamond in the rough Down Chorus I’m gonna put on my polish I’m gonna straighten my crown I don’t need to fake it cause I’m gonna make it Let me hear you shout it out Chorus
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DO WHAT’S RIGHT © Rita Weyls, Marika Hallendy-Mallon, Seth Wooten VERSE 1: Daddy left the house at daybreak Never missed a day in his life Earned that watch and a backache Gave his family every dime Never raised his hand in anger Or said a word unkind He would help a friend or stranger Always found the time CHORUS: Seen a lot of so-called good men but Daddy was a cut above Cuz there was no one better than This humble man who taught us love When I think back on those moments In that special place and time I can still hear daddy sayin’, Son, listen to your heart, Do what’s right VERSE 2: He’d drive us to church on Sundays Still remember that bumpy ride Like a preacher at the wheel he’d say Follow God’s word and don’t backslide I live my life the way he taught me Passing down his lessons to my little ones If only he was here to see The kind of man that I’ve become CHORUS: OUTRO: Seen a lot of so-called good men but Daddy was a cut above Cuz there was no one better than This humble man who taught us love
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BAD GIRL Bet you’re Face Timin’ with your girls Spillin’ everything ‘bout you n’ me Talkin’ trash like I was never on your map So, baby whydah’ keep on comin’ back (Cause) Life ain’t so bad girl Without you around girl We were a good time But I’m doin’ just fine Guess ya miss that kiss The way I make you lit But come on girl We can’t keep doin’ this Life ain’t so bad girl Without you around girl I finally got time To hang with the guys Bought me a boat Fishin’ all night I’m livin’ it up Yeah, life ain’t so bad girl Last night I saw you at the bar Lookin’ so hot in those low rise jeans Got me tempted, but ain’t jumpin’ back in it Thank God it only got me for a minute (Cause) Life ain’t so bad girl Without you around girl We were a good time But I’m doin’ just fine Guess ya miss that kiss The way I make you lit But come on girl We can’t keep doin’ this Life ain’t so bad girl Without you around girl I finally got time To hang with the guys Bought me a boat Fishin’ all night I’m livin’ it up Yeah, life ain’t so bad girl Life ain’t so bad girl Life ain’t so bad girl (Cause) Life ain’t so bad girl Without you around girl We were a good time But I’m doin’ just fine Guess ya miss that kiss The way I make you lit But come on girl We can’t keep doin’ this Life ain’t so bad girl Without you around girl I finally got time To hang with the guys Bought me a boat Fishin’ all night I’m livin’ it up Yeah, life ain’t so bad girl Life ain’t so bad girl
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BELIEVE IN THE GIFT [Verse 1] How can you know when it all begins There are times you’ll lose, but you’ll also win How could you know on the hardest days An invisible force is there always [Pre 1] I know it seems unlikely But the force is a gift from the Almighty [CHORUS] When you believe in The Gift You’ll never feel alone The doors are open The light is always on Open your heart to everyone And give When you believe in the gift [Verse 2] We shine when we help others to succeed ‘Cause deep down inside we have what we need Lift those in need as you make the climb Help souls rise in this beautiful life [Pre 2] And when you're afraid Just breathe and do it anyway [CHORUS] When you believe in The Gift You’ll never feel alone The doors are open The light is always on Open your heart to everyone And give When you believe in the gift [Bridge] I wouldn't trade my life for anything The good, bad, and miracles in between I've been around a real long time Everybody has a prayer Here's mine [CHORUS] Believe in The Gift Speak up, be brave Keep an open mind Leave no one behind Live your purpose Give back, be of service Embrace everyone and lift You can do this When you believe in the gift Believe, Believe You can do anything When you believe in the gift Believe in The Gift
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Christmas Love Letter Verse 1 Hey babe I’ve been thinking about you I pray that you come home soon I put up the tree as if you were right here Sent you presents it's that time of year Pre Inside the box you’ll see Your favorite cookies and candies Tucked in between, make sure you find my Chorus Christmas Love Letter I’ve loved you forever Don’t care ‘bout, cars or yachts Just want you, that's a lot This is my one wish there’s nothin’ better Signed with a warm kiss my Christmas love letter My Christmas Love Letter V2 I hope you always keep this close to your heart When you’re lonely while we’re far apart I think of you just like, I’m by your side Please take out ( hold) the note and read each line …of my Chorus Bridge Can’t wait to celebrate Our own Christmas day Till then you have my…
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A LITTLE PLACE Rita Weyls, T.J. Kirby, Deema Homsi V1 We were teenagers, sixteen or so Met in high school, you took my breath away That curly hair, freckles on your nose From that first look we were together everyday Until PC We grew up, you moved away CH There’s a little place in my mind Where memories are softly tucked away They fill my heart and soothe my soul I close my eyes, I see your face Yeah, in my little place V2 I still taste your sweet strawberry lips Your warm hugs in those blazing summer nights I remember the touch of your soft fingertips We shared secrets in the crackling bonfire light PC Those moments can’t be replaced Still CH There’s a little place in my mind Where memories are softly tucked away They fill my heart and soothe my soul I close my eyes, I see your face Yeah, in my little place BRIDGE Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Maybe you think of me Maybe, just maybe CH There’s a little place in your mind Where memories are softly tucked away They fill your heart and soothe your soul Close your eyes, see my face Yeah, in your little place OUTRO There’s a little place in my mind Where memories are softly tucked away Yeah, in my little place
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VERSE 1 Where do I go now Gonna get through this Trying to hang on Somehow Going through the motions Burying my feelings Hiding my emotions Somehow CHORUS: Findin’ myself In this crazy mess Picking up the pieces After us I just don’t know what’s left After us After us VERSE 2 Did we love enough Did we think it through Did we just give up Somehow CHORUS Findin’ myself In this crazy mess Picking up the pieces After us I just don’t know what’s left After us After us BRIDGE I almost forgot who I am I’m learning how to breathe again CHORUS Findin’ myself In this crazy mess Picking up the pieces After us I just don’t know what’s left After us After us
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She will always be .. daddy’s princess and mamma’s godsend went to school early that day, hanging out with her friends She had a dream - going to college, studied hard all the time Never thinking, in one single moment, she’d lose her precious life PRE-CH: cos a tortured soul bought himself a gun Now she’s gone forever and seventeen’s too young CHORUS We need a candle that lights up the darkness We can’t handle feeling this helpless We gotta work together for the sake of everyone For the innocent and the broken, God only knows we’ve had enough- and one more is just too much While we can .. let's light up this world Burn bright, stay proud, stand tall and Be the candle/ be the candle V2. He planned to be a mechanic handy with his hands Didn’t like academics but he played in the school band Well, he hid them in the closet – never made a sound Holdin tight to his friends- prayin they wouldn’t be found PRE CH: And as they walked outside standing in a line He’s grateful for everything he has in his life CH We need a candle that lights up the darkness We can’t handle feeling this helpless We gotta work together for the sake of everyone For the innocent and the broken, God only knows we’ve had enough- one more is just too much While we can .. let's light up this world Burn bright, stay proud, stand tall and Be the candle/ be the candle
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The Call Always Here With Me (The Call ) V1. Last night I had the perfect dream You called… missed talking to me You sounded happy, things were fine I tried to keep you on the line You said, ‘ Don’t be upset with me But, it was time, I had to leave’ Pre: I said, ‘Thinkin’ ‘bout you, couldn’t sleep’. Hearing your voice is what I need’ Pre: And I know..ohh Chorus: You’re always here with me You’re the soft, warm, summer breeze That lifts me off my knees Gives me strength and dignity And walks beside me step by step As though you never really left And when you call me in my dreams I truly know you’re always here with me V2. If I could have just one more chance I’d stop all time and take your hand I’d tell you just how hard I cried We didn’t get to say goodbye Just silence when I call your name My world will never be the same Pre: You smiled at me, then I woke up, In heaven, can you feel my love . Pre: But I know..ohohoh Chorus: Bridge: It’s a pain that never ends, But I’ll see you again On my mind, and in my heart We’re never really apart…’cause Chorus:
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Because I’m Loved Rita Weyls, Lovie D’Sa, Eymard Altoveros V1 I was stumbling blindly, alone Lived my life like a rolling stone There was nothing that could get to me Was a safe place, my way to be free Pre: I got tired of my own lies One day I opened my eyes Ch: I felt unloved, untouched Didn’t trust you God, very much I couldn’t see, never thought You were always there for me Now in your arms I’m strong enough Because I’m loved V2 I can see you in my dreams And your soft voice whispers to me While you gently lift me off my knees Cause you knew I needed to believe Pre: For all those times I cried Searching for peace of mind Chorus: Bridge: Now I cherish every day Got no more precious time to waste Chorus: Tag Because I’m lovedx2
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VERSE 1: AABB Had a bit of a wild side Tearing up the town, me and the guys Til they shut off the neon At last call, but those nights had just begun Party–ing downtown Met a lot of girls but never found The one, the one PRE: Didn’t know what I was missing, till I kissed those lips...yeah that was it CHORUS: YOU MADE A BETTER ME You smoothed out my rough edges Girl, you showed me all I had to do was Mix a lotta of love with a lotta’ trust, for the perfect recipe You’re just what my heart needs You got the man I knew I could be Yeah, YOU MADE A BETTER ME YOU MADE A BETTER ME EDITED VERSE 2: Wanna wake up every morning to you Be that guy when you say I do Got me thinkin’ ‘bout forever Every time we’re together PRE: Didn’t know what I was missing, till I kissed your lips-girl, that was it… mmm CHORUS: CHORUS DROP: YOU MADE A BETTER ME You smoothed out my rough edges Girl, you showed me all I had to do was FULL BACK HALF: Mix a lotta of love with a lotta’ trust, for the perfect recipe You’re just what my heart needs You got the man I knew I could be Yeah, YOU MADE A BETTER ME YOU MADE A BETTER ME
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Forever Starts Today Chorus: I saw you there looking right at me Inside my feelings stirred real deep I couldn’t move, no words to say This only happens once in life they say ( now, for me) Forever starts today, starts today Yeah, forever starts today.. V1. It may seem crazy, a little premature How just a look made me feel so sure Girl, I’m gonna’ give you all my love You can even have my brand new truck..so Will you hold my hand, someday take my name Now my forever starts with today Ch: V2. You wanna’ take a moonlight drive to the beach Cuz’ whatever you want is just what I need Tell me about your little tiger tattoo , ‘cuz There ain’t nothing don’t look good on you Digging’ your old t-shirt, faded blue to grey Yeah, now my forever starts with today Ch: Bridge: We got time to see what the future brings, But right now, I wouldn’t change a thing Outro: This kinda’ love only happens once they say And now forever starts today.. yeah it starts today
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Take Me Back 2 V1. Counting the hours till Friday night Ready to take a real, wild ride Got my old Ford all shined up Four in the back and three in front A couple shots of our favorite scotch Chased it down with cold Rolling Rock Ch. Nothing can bring those old days back Nothing can replace feelings from the past They’re special memories that live on forever And keep me going when there’s bad weather Take me back, take me back I know it’s an impossible task, a lot to ask But even for an hour, just take me back V2. Met the girls at our favorite spot Danced all night didn’t wanna’ stop A bag of whitey whites, sixteen for just 2.25 A great breakfast when you been up all night If I could have just one big wish It would simply be this..’cuz Ch: V3. I want those times of love and peace Like when I fell hard and played for keeps That little house with a white picket fence And a phone that only rings now and then Kids and a dog playing in the yard Finally traded that Ford, got a bigger car Ch. Bridge: Even though the world has changed Underneath we’re still the same It’s been a helluva ride and I’m glad we came So with the same smile we can say…. Ch:
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Do It All Again by Rita Weyls and Paul deMarco ©2020 Verse When we were young we used to run full on Thinking those days gonna’ last forever We were wild and free and just having fun No cares, never scared, just hangin together Pre Got no regrets... we’d do it all again..so Chorus Don’t you spin your wheels and don’t you worry We only got right now... and it’s movin real fast Take your shot at today with a chaser of courage Don’t waste another minute thinkin’ bout the past Have no regrets and say... We'd do it all again Verse Good things worth having don’t come easy in life Some you win, some you lose, some just fade away Workin’ hard, stayin strong, and those years they seem to fly by We were restless, kinda’ reckless but always brave Pre Had no regrets... we'd still do it all again Chorus:Solo pre ...Chorus Outro Yeah , we’d do it all again No, we wouldn’t miss a thing.. Yeah, we’d do it ..do it all again
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V1 New kid in high school, a little shy Across the room you caught my eye Baseball cap, freckles on your nose You were that boy I wanted to know PC From that moment I melted at hello For so long, I was your only one But then you said goodbye and moved on CH There’s a little place in my mind Where memories are softly tucked away A little place that fills my heart I close my eyes, I see your face Yeah, in my little place Oh In my little place V2 I still taste your sweet sun-burned lips Oh the soft touch of your fingertips Those warm hugs, on tender summer nights Shared secrets by the fire light CH Bridge Maybe you think of me, maybe Maybe you think of me, just maybe Maybe you think of me, maybe, maybe CH OUTRO In my little place Yeah in my little place Maybe you think of me, maybe Maybe you think of me, just maybe Maybe you think of me, maybe, maybe In my little place yeah Yeah in my little place oh oh Maybe
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V1. BOY, YOU AIN’T BEEN FOOLIN’ ME INNER VOICE WON’T LET ME SLEEP TELLIN’ ME YOU’RE JUST A LIAR HIDING THE TRUTH WITH YOUR SMILE GUESS YOU LIKED MESSIN’ ME UP HANGIN’ ROUND TAKING MY LOVE CHORUS: YOU SAY YOU WANT ME, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU’RE TOO WEAK TO LET ME GO THE ROOM IS DARK, BUT NOT DARK ENOUGH TO SEE THAT WHAT YOU GOT AIN’T LOVE I WON’T LET YOU STAY MUCH LONGER YEAH , I WISH YOU WERE STRONGER YEAH, I WISH YOU WERE STRONGER V2. YOU LIKE MY HOUSE AND MY NEW CAR YOU EVEN TOOK MY CREDIT CARDS THERE’S NO JOB THAT YOU CAN HOLD BEEN ACTIN’ LIKE YOU’RE 12 YEARS OLD HIT THE ROAD THIS IS GOODBYE CAUSE YOU WERE NEVER WORTH MY TIME BRIDGE: YEAH I’M GONNA HELP YOU OUT SO I SLAMMED THE DOOR, CHANGED THE LOCKS YOU’RE THAT GUEST THAT JUST WON’T LEAVE GO FIND SOME NEW GIRL TO DECEIVE CHORUS:
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DRIVE He couldn't drive, I taught him how A young boy in love, followed me around He said we're soul mates, what did that mean I needed him, he needed me Pre We'd ride around That car was home A secret place we were alone CHORUS We'd drive...into the dark Just us two, maybe we went too far in that old car The world was ours Radio down, windows up Feeling the heat of newfound love Nothing beyond or above us we'd drive ... drive V2 We'd pack my car and hit the road His arm around me, he pulled me close Spread an old blanket at the beach Nothing compares to how first love feels Pre Then we grew up and love grew cold Still there are times I search my soul Chorus Bridge I saw him back in town last week I swear my heart forgot to beat Still I can't get past the pain, After all these years I feel the same Chorus (c) Rita Weyls/Carlene McDearis Wentworth
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THERE'S A CHANGE IN THE AIR AND I’M WONDERIN’ ‘CAUSE I FEEL LIKE A HURRICANE’S COMIN’ SHOULD I RUN FOR COVER OR GET OUTTA TOWN GO WHERE THE WARM SANDS ARE FOUND BOARD THE WINDOWS, LOCK THE DOOR DON’T THINK I CAN DENY IT ANYMORE CH: FEELS LIKE A HURRICANE’S COMIN’ SHOULD I BE RUN RUN RUNNIN STARTED WITH A DROP OF RAIN NOW THERES NO WAY TO ESCAPE MY WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME YOU’RE LIKE A HURRICANE V2. THEY SAY THERES A CALM BEFORE THE STORM BUT I DONT FEEL THE QUIET LIKE BEFORE I’M SEEIN’ STARS IN THE MIDDLE OF DAY THE WINDS OF DESIRE ARE BLOWIN’ THIS WAY YOU’RE A FORCE THAT SWEPT ME OFF MY FEET TOOK ME HIGH AND BROUGHT ME TO MY KNEES CH: BRIDGE: AND YOU KNOW I’ll KEEP HANGING ON THROUGH THE RAIN, THE FLOOD AND STORM GIVE ME SIGN THAT IT’S GONNA CALM DOWN CAUSE, NO WAY I CAN LOSE YOU NOW CH: OUTRO: HARD AS I TRY, I CAN’T ESCAPE YOU’RE LIKE A HURRICANE BABY, YOU’RE A HURRICANE
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Hard days take extra special strength To rise through the mess You’re keepin’ on, you’ve still got hope Won’t give in, you learn to cope Put on your brave face Forgive those who can’t feel In this big, big world, you’ll find love And when life takes you down Look up, look up, lift your head high Look up, look up, know that this is your time You can’t lose the fight, keep reaching for the light Even at times when you finding it gets too much Look up, look up, look up You can leave your sticks and stones at home I’m ok on my own a small face in a big crowd You want to cry You wanna shout… but Put on your brave face Forgive those who can’t feel In this big, big world, you’ll find love And when life takes you down Look up, look up, lift your head high Look up, look up, know that this is your time You can’t lose the fight, keep reaching for the light Even at times when you finding it gets too much Look up, look up, look up
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Caffeine, Whiskey and You (Ryan Hydro, Rita Weyls, Johnny Walker) Girl, I’m all alone again Top down in the burnin’ wind Tired of driving all night long Can’t forget your tear-stained face And all the stupid things, I said Thinkin’ I should turn right back around..cuz. I need that cup of caffeine More than I need sleep I wanna’ drink that glass of whiskey To take the edge off me And I’m gonna love you ‘Cause, that’s what my heart wants to do ‘Cause the three things I gotta have Are caffeine, whiskey, and you Don’t miss smokin’ cigarettes Or drivin’ that red Corvette Don’t need the fast lane no more 24/7, you’re on my mind It’s hard as hell to get by, (so) Repeat CH 2x: Outro: ‘Cause the three things I gotta have Are caffeine, whiskey, and you
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Deep in our hearts we are strong ( we are strong as steel) We keep it going all year long ( keep it going, keeping it real) Working it every day and night We go hard we got to fight Pre: We’ll never let our fans down.. We need the roar of the crowd. Ch. Unstoppable we have no fear Gearing up for a winning year Runnin, blasting, charging, crashing We’re everlasting, everlasting V2. WE’RE THAT WALL OF RESISTANCE 7 DON’T FALL, (we) ALWAYS GO THE DISTANCE 8 (WE’RE) CHALLENGED TO BE THE VERY BEST 8 PLAY THE GAME TO BEAT THE REST Pre: (We’ll) never let our fans down.. (We) need the roar of the crowd. Chorus: Bridge We are tough, knock us down We’ll get back up (Cause ) it’s the game we love Chorus:
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Flawless-4146 Rita Weyls/Susan Simonson/Al Lama Key: Gm Gm, F, E flat F Touch of your hand takes me to paradise (paradise) Show me the world through diamond crystal lights (crystal lights) I’m not shy, but I can’t speak ‘cuz You slipped in my heart so easy Pre: Candy apple lips dazzling shine You're brilliant I’m mesmerized CHORUS Flawless Baby you’re flawless Flawless Baby you’re flawless I’m falling hard for you Baby you’re flawless I’m falling hard for you Baby you’re flawless Better than perfect, perfect, perfect Cause you’re so worth it, worth it, worth it Baby you’re flawless Wanna kiss your lips so sweet and slow (sweet and slow) (Fill me up) Can't get enough, yeah I’m on overload (overload) You’re supreme, a masterpiece (Love when) All heads turn, when you’re with me CHORUS Bridge Ideal, absolute, complete Real, exquisite, no compete Baby you’re a goddess, baby you got this CHORUS
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Full Tank So I climbed up in my old SUV Looked at the gauge, happy it’s not on “E” Put the key in the ignition, got my hands on the wheel Nothin’ beats the way this feels I still got a lot of miles left to drive Trying to keep my life between the lines Chorus: ‘Cause when the tank is full, I get where I’m goin’ I’ve got a plan and I’ve always known it It can rain, it can pour But, I’m on the right road As long as I don’t take detours You can take it to the bank That I’ll have a full tank Gotta keep my eyes lookin out the windshield To see where I’m headin’ ‘Cause starin’ in the rear view’ll fill me with regret Now, I’m reading the signs and takin it slow That’s how I’ll never lose control Repeat CH Br: The future’s not mine to see But, I’m in the driver's seat Repeat CH
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