There's a picture that I carry. One we made some time ago. When they ask who's in the picture with me. I say, "Just someone I used to know". . "Just someone, I used to spend some time with.
-CHORUS-. Jesus built a bridge to Heaven.. A mighty, mighty bridge to Heaven.. Jesus built a bridge to Heaven,. With three nails, and two cross-ties..
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. I'm begging of you please don't take my man. Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. Please don't take him even though you can.
They say that once the new wears off. The test of love begins. When the spark that lit the fire won't burn. As bright as it once did. If lovers lose that old desire.
You try and you try. But each day goes by. And each night still finds you. Thinking of the love we knew. . You smile and pretend. That we'll just be friends.
You rolled out of Rosine, a dedicated man.. You drove those country back roads to a thousand one-night stands.. The music from your mandolin, spread like wildfire in the wind,.
If I could stop lovin' you and convince myself we're through. I could get out of bed, clear my head and start my life anew. . If I could learn just to let go and erase your memory.
I met someone I need to talk about. Never been so certain, with so many doubts. My heart's afraid to be alone with him. In late night hours, when the lights are dim.
Well it's snowing in Miami. And it's hailing in LA. Money's growing like green apples. On the trees. . I've been hanging out with Elvis, yeah. And all my bills are paid.
It's three in the morning on a Saturday night.. The laundry and dishes just ain't worth the fight.. Headlights are dancin' across the living room wall..
I'm leavin'. Don't even try and slow me down. Yeah I'm leavin'. Gonna travel out of this town. I'm tired of grieving. Misery is all I've found. . Tears.
Tonight the rain that's falling. Only adds to my heartache. It runs quietly down my window. Like the tears upon my face. And each time the lightning flashes.
There was a great revival in our little country church. People came from miles around to hear about God's word. anointed in the spirit you could feel it in the air.
It was a gathering of some 300 people. In the little church the crowd began to swell. Quite a send off for a simple country farmer. For many loved and knew the old man well.
I never thought I'd find the love. I'd searched for all my life. Someone to share and comfort. I envisioned in my mind. And when I wasn't looking. You appeared before my eyes.
I spent some time in Carolina. I thought those mountains out there just might do the trick. Two weeks of sunset took my breath. But I still remember what I went there to forget.
Lately I have caught myself still thinking. Of someone that I havent seen in years. I lose myself in my imagination. And pretty soon I find myself in tears.
Darlin', I've got all our friends believin'. That I'm glad to have you out of my sight. I laugh all day long and say I'm glad you're gone. But I do my crying at night.
From what I've been hearing dear you really got it made. You've got a lot of girls on your lovers hit parade. But if I could be your number one, well, I don't know what I'll do.
There'll be a homecoming some morning. When Jesus calls us away. I'll see mother and daddy. Lord I am ready. For Heaven's homecoming day. . Precious ones have gone on before.