I hear 'em laughing on cloud 9. In a world so happy just above mine. No one's leaving like you left me. They got each other got all they need, but. . Here on cloud 8.
It started way back in third grade. I used to sit beside Emilou Hayes. A pink dress, a matching bow in her ponytail. She kissed me on the schoolbus but told me not to tell.
She didn't see me see her cryin'. As she sat there by the window. On a southbound Greyhound leavin' town. The hardest thing I've ever done. Was to walk away and let that woman go.
It's been handed down for generations. From my grandpa to my dad, on to me. All my life I've been shackled to a bottom. I never knew what it was like to be free.
That morning sun was burnin' in my eyes. I could see a brand new day. And all the hurt and anger weighin' on my heart. Had begun to drift away. . I saw it written on a church marquee as I drove into town.
(Charlie Pennachio/John Rich/Drew Sessa). . Love can lift you higher, or cut you like a knife, I been there before.. You've cried out your heart an' had your dreams torn apart, but not anymore..
I ain't nothin' but beer and bones. Honey since I lost you. I ain't ate a bite since the night. That you said we're through. I walked to that jukebox to play.
I know you've heard that worn out line. About love at first sight. Well I never knew those words were true. Till you walked in tonight. . All it took was just one look.
I watch her lyin' in bed asleep,. And I thank my lucky stars,. For every second she's here with me,. I want to hold her in my arms,. . She is my day,.
I sit here tonight. An' look in your eyes. For that old familiar flame. That love that burns. Makes my world turn. Two hearts beating the same. . Is it all in my mind.
Well, they say the Grand Canyon is a sight to see. But it's just a big ditch next to you and me. Ooo baby, ain't got nothin' on us. . An' there's earth shaking power in the space shuttle.
I'm not one to take chances. I've always played it safe. But girl I've been out on a limb. Since I saw your smiling face. I feel like I'm walking a tightrope.
Looking for spare change. To put gas in my car. But what I've found. Won't get me very far. . Seems lately the low times. Have hit me pretty hard. 'Cause I'm a few cents short.
God, it's safe to say it's been a tough year. The hardest one we've ever seen. The world has never cried so many tears. Or had so many broken dreams. .
She knows a thing or two about me. She didn't learn in passing. She knows I'm scared of the dark. She knows I'll bleed on command. She knows I'll shut my mouth.
Born upon the winds of tomorrow, sail across the water to the shore. Taking everything that they can give us, more than our fathers had before. You and I don't ask a lot of questions, questions don't get asked here very much.
Every time I try to write a song,. it always seems to start where we left off.. Tonight I'd rather stand up straight,. look it in the eye and won't you.