I took you home from a party and we kissed in fun. A few stolen kisses and no harm was done. Instead of stopping when we could, we went right on. 'Til suddenly we found that the brakes were gone.
I left out of Tucson with no destination in mind. I was running from trouble and the jail term the judge had in mind. And the border meant freedom a new life and romance.
If heartaches brought fame in love's crazy game. I'd be a legend in my time. If they gave gold statues for tears and regrets. I'd be a legend in my time.
Verse 1:. I have slept on satin sheets. Dined with kings on wine so sweet. Made my bed out in the street. Living for a song. . I spent a lifetime on the road.
You kept me awake last night thought about you till broad daylight. Though you're gone you're never out of sight you kept me awake last night. Do you expect a poor heart to last with nothing but a colder past.
I know that you're wondering who I dream about. And if I've met someone who thrills me so. Yes I finally met a girl who turns me inside out. I'll tell you about her for you ought to know.
Drove to the place where we used to park. Just like always it was still and dark. But it was a little too much for my poor heart. Yesterday's mem'ries tore me apart.
I take her to the places you and I used to go. She tells me over and over that she loves me so. She gives me love like I never got from you. She loves me too her love is true why can't she be you.
Who's gonna love Leona when I'm gone. Who's gonna love Leona when I'm gone. Wh'll hang pictures on her wall who's gonna pet Leona's dog. Who's gonna love Leona when I'm gone.
What did I do wrong and made you so mad. Oh I must've done something to make you treat me so bad. You're treating me like I don't belong. I love you so I've got a right to know what did I do wrong.
I'll win no special honors I'll receive no world acclaim. And I'll never have a title for my name. Oh I should I win a purple heart for a coming back to you.
There's a place uptown where we hang around called Tootsie's Orchard Lounge. There's always a crowd and the music's kinda loud at Tootsie's Orchard Lounge.
I haven't been well in the last two days not since my baby up and walked away. Packed her things and just said so long that I won't be back this time I'm gone.
I'm saying goodbye like I have to do. I never thought I would say this to you. But there's just one thing I'd like you to do. Speak well of me to the kids won't you.
When day is done I hurry home and get back in my bed. Cause only in dreams can I relive the things that she once said. Once again she's in my arms and once again I'm king.
Got a new house with new lumber even got a new phone number. Did it all since we broke apart. Got acquinted with new faces started going to new places.
Sally used to carry my books to school Sally was a good ole girl. She helped me with my homework cause I was a fool Sally was a good ole girl. And if I wanted a kiss or a little bitty squeeze.
RIGHT IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. WRITERS HANK COCHRAN, MACK VICKERY, VERN GOSDIN. RECORDED BY GEORGE JONES AND TAMMY WYNETTE. . Well, your office called to say you wouldn't be long. Since when did your boss get a jukebox of his own? When I called to see how long you'd be they said you'd been long gone You're headed right in the wrong direction if you wanna come home. Well, you're leaving clues that any ole fool can see. Honey, you're the fool if you think your foolin' me. If you wanna go just let me know, we can sure enough get it all. You're headed right in the wrong direction if you wanna come home. Chorus: If you want to keep your home you better straighten up your act. 'Cause honey, I can love you, I can even help you pack. If you turn around, and come home now, I just might not be gone. You're headed [D] right in the wrong direction honey, if you wanna come home. Well, your headed right in the wrong direction honey, if you wanna come home....
So you saw her last night with her new love yes they tell me they make quite a pair. And that they both look happy together I just wonder not that I care.
(What's gonna happen to the little folks who live in our house). We've decided we can't work it out we might as well call it a day. We've agreed to disagree and go our seperate ways.