Well, I'm through hurt and startin' today. And here's something I'd like to say. I know you'll be shocked and surprised. But I wish you try this song for size.
The first strange town I was ever in. The county was hanging a man. Nobody cared if he lived or died. And I just didn't understand. . So I washed my face in the morning dew.
My baby's gone I know she won't be back so I don't stand so weary I told her that. I've thought I had it made but I was wrong I guess I turned her every way but on.
I taught her everything she knows and then what did she do. She turned to someone else and taught him everythging she knew. The way to hold me close and kiss so tenderly.
My life began when I met you I lived while I was with you. Then died when you told me goodbye. Yes I died when you told me goodbye but I lived oh yes I lived for a while.
I keep looking back over my shoulder but the footsteps of a fool is all I see. I keep looking back over my shoulder. Hoping someday I'll see you smile and looking back at me.
Sometimes I'm so hurt and disappointed by the crazy things you always do. Then I'm packin' everything and I'm gone like before. But that's not all I keep coming back for more.
Don't let my leaving make you cry too hard. I know the things I said caught you off your guard. I never wanted all of you just one little part. I hope my kind of love didn't break your heart.
I know just how great love can be, I loved so much one time. I know how it hurts to see it end. I've had my share and if I live to be a hundred years.
Well, my eyes are open and my mind's awake. But from my neck on down, I'm asleep. I been on this road for so doggone long. They might have to cut me outa this seat.
Oh she just walked out the door and I know she won't be back anymore. The echo of her footsteps have gone and now I feel a cry coming on. Her picture on the table smiles at me the sweet tender love is there to see.
I've known all alone that you had leavin' on your mind. My questions had been answered by the look that's in your eyes. Any day now you'll come to me and I know just what you'll say.
Did you notice when I see you I can smile and that be's how I used to be by a mile. I don't care as much don't need you as much and I'm starting to go out.
I can see your face upon the windshield as I'm rollin' through the night. You're sittin' by a fire with a fuzzy blanket wrapped around you tight. This is just a short run and I'll be home in just a week or two.
Early morning clear my head I can't remember what we said. All that I remember is the pain. Your actions made your feelings know the feeling that you had was gone.
By now you know he let you go how does it feel. Did he hurt you like you hurt me does it seem real. I bet he told you lots of things but never ever mentioned rings.
We know we've had this feeling for sometime our feeling we no longer need to hide. You love him I love her we've wasted time just being kind. How come it took so long to say goodbye.
Well where did you get those beautiful eyes honey. Yeah where did you get those beautiful eyes baby. Where did you get those beautiful eyes I can't hide such beautiful lies.
I am doing somethin' I've never done before. I just told her I was goin' out and loudly slammed the door. I slipped back in to hide myself my jealous heart was hurtin'.
Kiss me goodbye and write me while I'm gone goodbye my sweetheart hello Vietnam. . America has heard the bugle call and you know it involves us one and all.