I still recall the morning that I met you. Standing out in front of Wilson's five and dime. Staring through the window at the jewelry. Hungry for the things you couldn't buy.
[CHORUS]. Got no reason now for go-in' home. All my rea-son's now she is gone. Got no one there to talk to talk to and e-ven though I know. I ought to got no rea-son now for go-in' home.
I sobered up in Houston. In the bed of my pickup truck. My head was hangin' so heavy. I could hardly hold it up. . I got to thinkin' 'bout. Sweet little woman I left all alone.
Verse 1:. When the last, breath of life. Is gone from, my body. And my lips, are as cold as the sea. When my friends gather 'round. For my, farewell party.
I wish I could step out of my mind. Then I could be someone that's never known you. But I can't change the way I am much less the way you feel. Or you'd be loving me forever still.
At last, my love has come along. my lonely days are over, and life is like a song. At last,the skies above are blue. My heart was wrapped in clover. Every since the night I looked at you.
My mind knows full well I should leave here. But my heart, my foolish heart will not turn. She fills me with a crazy wild desire. And, lying helpless, I know just how I'll burn.
Mornings closing in on me, how can I face another dawn?. My life lost all meaning, the minute she was gone. I begged and I pleaded, I done all a man can do.
Her eyes were blue, her hair was auburn. Her smile was like an angel fair. She was her daddy`s only daughter. On the Tennessee Border. . [Chorus]. One night I took a ride just across the line.
Now, listen while I tell you about a place I know. Down in Tennessee where the tall corn grows. Hidden from the world in a bunch of pines. Where the moon's a little bashful and it seldom shines.
When I was a lad. And old Shep was a pup. Over hills and meadows we'd stray. Just a boy and his dog. We were both full of fun. We grew up together that way.
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary. But I must go alone. Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes. Well the morning's so bright. And the lamp is alight.
Midnight, I've spent another lonely day, thinkin' of you. Midnight, tomorrow is on it's way, empty and blue. I'm so lonely, so lonely at midnight for you.
One by one we've broke each vow we made. It was you who lied it was me who paid. As sure as there's a heaven beyond the sun we'll pay for our lies one by one.
Irene, goodnight,. Irene, goodnight,. Goodnight, Irene,. Goodnight, Irene,. I'll see you in my dreams. . Last Saturday night I got married,. Me and my wife settle down,,.
Oh, hang your head in shame. Oh, don't your conscience ever bother you. Every time you hear my name. Well, try and think of all that I've gone through.
Have I told you lately that I love you could I tell you once again somehow. Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you well darling I'm telling you now.
Candy kisses wrapped in paper mean more to you than any of mine. Candy kisses wrapped in paper you'd rather have them any old time. You don't mean it when you whisper those sweet love words in my ear.
[Chorus]. As long as I live, if it be one hour. Or if it be one hundred years. I'll keep rememberin', for-ever and e-ver. I'll love you dear, as long as I live..
I'm a high straight in Plainview. A side bet in Idalou. An' a fresh deck in Mobile. Yeah some call me high handed. Some call me low handed. But I'm holdin' what I am the wheel.