You had big plans, I understand. You wanted more for me than you ever got from a man. Fancy dresses and big diamond rings. House full of babies in designer blue jeans.
The grass looks greener. The money does too. It sure looks easier. For the chosen few. . Mama always said. God broke the mold when he made me. And I've spent my whole damn life.
VERSE 1. I pulled up my Chevy truck. With them stars n bars on the tailgate. She had daisy dukes, and a cut off tee, sippin' on cool lemonade. And i said "hey lil lady whats your name?" , and she just smiled right at me.
When I learned your name. I was ready to hear it. In the drip of your spirit. I was freed of my shame. . When I learned your name. every tree took blossom.
I've just seen a face. I can't forget the time or place. Where we just meet. She's just the girl for me. And I want all the world to see. We've met, bl da da da da da.
I thought. There'd be a man in a suit and a ten-gallon hat. He'd give me a deal and a red Cadillac. And I'd make hit records and get hooked on drugs. But I wound up pregnant and strung out on love.
Puttin' on her makeup thinkin' no one will know but. It's late September and she's startin' to show. Keepin' it a secret 'cause girls can be mean. Boys don't want the mom-to-be, they want the prom queen.
I don't need no preachin', I can see the light. Shinin' through the curtains from the "Vacancy" sign. I can talk to Jesus any time I please. One more bourbon, he'll be talkin' back to me.
She's lost and feelin' lonely. Not knowin' what to do. Lookin' for salvation from the. Backslider pew. . Preacher's words brought comfort. And he made her believe.
If you had a dollar for every time he tracked his dirty feet. Across my clean kitchen floor. I'd be like those girls in the magazines. I wouldn't be under his thumb no more.
Cheer up, little darling. Don't be so sad. There's a time and a place for. The blues you have had. . Hold what you got, babe. Never give in. It feels like a tight spot.
Listen here honey, I know ya mean well. But that southern drawl don't cover up the smell. Of your sweet little goody-goody spoiled rotten. Daddy's girl act.
Dead Love couldn't go no further. Proud of and disgusted by her. Push shove, a little bruised and battered. Oh Lord I ain't coming home with you. . My life's a bit more colder.
Revolutionary for the one you love. He was the frog and you were the dove. With your broken body and your broken heart. One must always suffer for the sake of their art.
Boy, you don't know me. I'm a nobody. Singin on the strip. For a few pennies. I got a busted string. And broken guitar. I've been singing for tips. Down at the local bar.
Before I say 'goodbye', before I tell you I should go. If you want me baby, gonna have to let me know. 'Cause I can't read your mind. . You gotta play the part, invite me to the show.
You said you'd love me 'til the cows come home,. Well I'm hoping that they all go blind.. Get lost out on some dirt back-road,. And just hang around for someone else to find.
Verse 1. Little red boots and a little black dress. For every occasion I'm wearing my best. When the curtains close and the lights go down. I'll still be singing when no one's around.
Tell me why you keep talking all that trash. Well aren't you just the pot calling the kettle black. Goes around comes back around. Well nobody's gonna bring me down.
Verse 1. I don't need you to love me. I need you to hear me out. All these words that were trapped in my heart. Are finally free from my mouth. . I don't need you to love me.