A lot of people breaking hearts these days. Giving up and just walking away. Forever's just another word. That you hear young lovers say. I know it may be old fashioned, but I still believe.
Mama always reminds me that we're only passin' through. The treasures of this world are not for us to hold on to. She says, the way we're headed will take us where we're bound.
Now she's waiting in the swing under the front porch light. The girls from work are going out tonight. All week long they've been making plans. Gonna look for love and find a man oh man.
As she drags on a cigarette. You can tell it's been her first pack. A leopard coat and piled high hair. Thick makeup, skin tight slacks. Tonight she's steppin' out.
I never thought that anyone could do me like you do me. I never thought that love would get in the way. But there was magic in the air and there were stars out on the water.
Sittin' on the front porch, nothing but time. Missed you so bad, I'm about to go blind. I've got the window busted and the door kicked in. From the last time we said never again.
Rich man grew old, owned a mansion on top of the hill. Now he's sitting at the table with his lawyer. Goin' over his will 'cause he's ill. . The kids don't call, they're waitin' for the man to die.
Everybody likes a celebration. Happy music and conversation. I'd be lyin' if I said I didn't have the blues. . In the corner there's a couple dancin'.
It's a January night. There's a cold wind blowin'. But it's colder knowin'. You'll be gone a long time. . The weather man's right. There's a mean storm hissin'.
A mother riding on a city bus. Kids are yelling kicking up a fuss. Everybody's staring not knowing what she's going through. Somebody said, Don't you even care?.
They call me a wiseman but I believe. Wisdom is knowing what to seek. With a star as my guide I'm on my way. To see if heaven sent down a baby today. If I follow, I'll learn the way to go.
Down our long dusty driveway. I didn't want to go. But I set out with tears. In my eyes wonderin'. . An' Daddy took me by the hand. Looked down at the school bus.
When those Monday blues won't let go of you. Is there some place that you'd rather be?. I'd give anything to make your phone stop ringin'. Pull you into my arms and take you with me.
I feel tears wellin' up cold deep inside. Like my heart's sprung a big break. And a stab of loneliness sharp and painful. That I may never shake. . Now you might say that I was taking it hard.
Well, I came up from Goodland, Kansas. I turned eighteen today. I'm college bound for Lincoln. Nebraska's where I'll stay. . It's been my dream all my life.
Me and the boys that I knew in school. Are thirty years old, stubborn as a herd of mules. We get all cleaned up on a Saturday night. We say yes to the girls when they ask if they look alright.
You're talkin' to Billy. Says she's ready and willin'. And I can't see. You're spreadin' around. That she's out doin' the town. Makin' a fool of me. .
Well, I've been called a self-made man. And girl don't you believe it's true. I know exactly how lucky I am. When I'm gettin' this close to you. . It's high time I'm giving some praise.
Mama came home going on and on. 'Bout the new girl down at the beauty salon. She said after what I saw today. Our little town will never be the same. .
Mary, the Son of God is sleeping in your bed. It's a holy mighty crown that awaits His head. But that's not who sweet Mary sees at all. She sees a precious baby lying in a manger stall.