Last thing I expected. Was to get her call tonight. Cause the last thing that I heard from her. She found "Mr. Right". But when I came home this evening.
(Larry Boone/Paul Nelson). . I knew she was lonely, and I was alone. A stranger in a strange town, too far from home. Her eyes blue as diamonds, her hair black as coal.
It was where my Mama sat on that old swing with her crochet. It was where Granddaddy taught me how to cuss and how to pray. It was where we made our own ice cream those sultry summer nights.
It was Sunday morning, I was seven years old. In the backyard playing in a big mudhole. I was all decked out, ready for church. Had my brand new suit all covered in dirt.
We went out for beers and a couple of laughs. Knowin' full well that every bad joke that Jimmy told. Might be his last. So we laughed like the world wasn't at war.
It's good to see your face again. It's been a while. How am I doing?. Well I get by some how. You sure look good. Since your new love. Came in your life.
1st Verse:. The news is out all over town. That you've been seen a-runnin' 'round. I know that I - should leave, but then. I just can't go you win again..
She'd come home 6AM. Tell me she'd been out with friends. And I let her lie. I let her lie. And in the glare of the morning sun. She'd swore I was her only one.
(Larry Boone/Paul Nelson/Tracy Lawrence). . It's true, I lied, I cheated. And the truth is that ain't all. While you were thinkin' of me. I was busy thinking of myself.
Come little girl let's go get married. My love is so great, how can you slight me. I'll work for you both late and early. At my wedding my little wife you'll be.
(Larry Boone/Paul Nelson/Tracy Lawrence). . A cup of coffee with the first sunlight. At a last chance Texaco. I'm thumbin' through a worn out road map.
Tonight I'm alone without you my dear. It seems there's a longing for you still. All I have to do now is sit alone and cry. In our little cabin home on the hill.
He's fought and he's fallen. He's on his knees before he's on his feet. A sinister romantic. Oh, he's about to be and she's about to see. . Teachin' torches to burn bright.
I know she'll be back. No matter where she's been. Cause her heart doesn't notice. When it's breaking mine again. Still I'll sit here like a fool. Watch the world go round.
With her old man she came from Tipperary. In the pioneering days of '42. Her old man was shot in Tombstone City. For the making of his good old mountain dew.
He takes all this criticism from those who never played the game. No matter how hard they hit him he keeps on playing through the pain. When they lose he takes the blame.
Hallelujah (I'm ready) I'm ready (Hallelujah). I can hear the voices singing soft and low. Hallelujah (I'm ready) I'm ready (Hallelujah). Hallelujah I'm ready to go.
Run your car off the side of the road. Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere. Get yourself in a bind, lose the shirt off your back. Need a floor, need a couch, need a bus fare.
I read about a man one day who wasted not his time away. He prayed to God every morning, noon, and night. He c ared not for the things of hell, trusted one and never fail.
Im on a white line runnin down the interstate.. Tryin to wipe away the rain thats runnin down my face.. Goin any old ware, any old place, just some place else..