I remember working on a rooftop In the hot summer sun all day Now I work two hours a night It feels a lot more like play
'Fore Kenny joined the band He used to hang dry wall Ben worked down at Valentino's So when you see us up here and think Man they're lucky You don't have to tell us 'cause we know
[Chorus] Yeah, we're laughing all the way to the bank 'Cause it all just seems so funny A bunch of guys like us In a big tour bus Making that easy money
Desperado hauled cattle Grady drove trucks Justin had a hot dog stand Kevin sold records And Brent sold shoes And Gary was a garbage man
[Repeat chorus]
I used to have an ex-girlfriend That didn't understand She said boy you're going nowhere fast You oughta get a real job Why don't you quit that band Now she can kiss my backstage pass
Oh Yeah, sure, no problem I'll just throw away these feelings Let go of all these hopes and never think of you
No offense, but you've lost it if you think I'll just forget you and decide that I don't love you do you realize what you're tellin' me to do
Chorus: It's like sayin' don't breathe or don't blink Well darlin' I don't think you understand See, I can't just turn this off It's like sayin' don't eat or don't sleep Our love's just one of those things that I've gotten used to doin' way too long
You don't have to worry I'm not gonna stop you you can pack up all your things and head on out that door
But don't stand there and tell me How you think it would be best to leave my feelings in the past and not allow myself to love you anymore
Chorus It's like sayin' don't eat or don't sleep our love's just one of those things that I've gotten used to doin' way too long
There's an old Kodak camera in my dresser drawer I ran across it just this afternoon And I realized that I don't ever use it anymore In fact last time I did I think it was with you When we were down in Cozumel We had the whole beach to ourselves And it's crazy now to think That it's all there on that film And I could take it to the store To be developed, but what for I can still see everything just fine And who needs pictures with a memory like mine Standin' there I couldn't help but think about Everything that might be on that roll I think it even has another trip we took I guess that must've been at least three years ago When we were down in Baton Rouge And there wasn't much to do So we drove into New Orleans every afternoon And I swear that you would think That it was only yesterday 'Cause I can still see everything just fine Who needs pictures with a memory like mine Somewhere in my closet There's a cardboard box just sittin' on a shelf It's full of faded memories And it's been there ever since the night you left Oh, just forgotten photographs To remind me of the past Oh, but I can still see everything just fine Who needs pictures with a memory like mine Yeah, who needs pictures with a memory like mine
Darlin' I've been standin' here just watchin' you all night And I think I've even caught you watchin' me a couple times If I don't ask, I'll never know This may sound dumb but here we go Do you believe in love at first sight?
Me neither I'm glad that we agree Believe me, that's a big relief Well, this place is awful crowded and this music is so loud Would you like to go and grab a bite to eat? Me neither
It's nice to finally meet a girl who doesn't move too fast I was only checkin', that's the reason that I asked Relationships need time to grow You and I should take this slow Darlin' tell me, would you like to dance?
Me neither I was just bein' polite Thank goodness, my feet are much too tired I'm sure you're tired too I can see an empty booth Would you like to maybe sit and talk awhile? Me neither We'd never get along I'm thinkin' there's no chemistry at all This has been a waste of time And I'm runnin' out of lines Don't you think it's time for me to end this song? Me neither
They've read the scripture, They've passed the plate And we're both prayin' he don't preach late But he's gettin' "Amens," and that's just our luck Yeah, It's 85 degrees outside and he's just gettin warmed up
Oh you and me, we could be soakin' up that sun Findin' out just how fast your brother's boat'll run I telll you there ain't nothin' that'll test your faith Like a long sermon on a pretty Sunday
Well it's been rainin' all week long I woke up this mornin', the dark clouds were gone We've both been raised not to miss church But on a day like today heaven knows how much it hurts
Oh you and me, we could be soakin' up that sun Findin' out just how fast your brother's boat'll run I telll you there ain't nothin' that'll test your faith Like a long sermon on a pretty Sunday
See that sunlight shinin' through that stained glass How much longer is this gonna last
Oh you and me, we could be soakin' up that sun Findin' out just how fast your brother's boat'll run I telll you there ain't nothin' that'll test your faith Like a long sermon on a pretty Sunday
The Grand Old Op'ry Theatre proudly presents: Cornography. Kung Pao! Episode two: The continuing adventures of the Kung Pao buckaroos.
The three cowboys needed a place to bed down for the night. So I suggested the establishment of Miss Kitty May, (Or she may not). A former love and a woman of questionable repute.
So they walked into the saloon and asked for Miss Kitty. And just then, they heard a voice sayin: "Hi, boys. You lookin' for these." And the littlest cowboy turned around to see two huge 38s pointed right at his face. (Jimmy, you can't say that!) (What? She had huge guns.) Smith and Wesson revolvers. Oh boy, were they loaded.
Cornography.
She's aiming them right at us. (Softer, George, it's more effective.) She's aiming them right at us. Everybody duck! Not you, Jimmy. You stand up normal.
They dropped the money they owed her, an' she bent over to pick it up, And, oh, that moon was beautiful. (Now Jimmy, you can't say that!). Out the window. I couldn't see it till then George: There were mountains in the way.
Cornography.
"You guys are gonna get in trouble for this." That woman sure chaps my. Ask her out then. I think he's got a little thing for her, George. (Louder, Bill, it's more effective.) I think he's got a little thing for her, George. It's not THAT little. (That was worth a three or four, Bill.) All, right, Jimmy, let's get serious now.
So the little cowboy was tryin' not to act too excited. But when I look at a woman that beautiful, it's hard. (Jimmy!!!). What? It's very difficult. I hope they're not recordin' this. Yeah. Ah.
Cornography.
An' I said: "Little cowgirl, how would you like a little cowpoke?" "Here we go." Ooh yeah. Need a little buckaroo? In your dreams short barrell. Bum chicka bow wow. Oh my God. So the Kung Poo Buck..... So the Kung Pao Buckaroos rode off into the sunset.
Tune in next time for more action and romance. Yeah. (Softer, George, it's more effective.) Yeah.
I could've been workin' overtime Or at home tryin' to make that truck run right Instead of wadin' out in that stream All day long barely catchin' a thing Just me and dad I'm glad he talked me in to that
[1st Chorus] It was time well wasted And there's no way I trade a few more dollars in my pocket I could've spent For a day I'll never forget No, I didn't get a thing done But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin' And I count it all as time well wasted
Those leaves were a foot deep in the yard And 'wash me' was written all over the car But watchin' movies all day with you Wasn't on my list of things to do But we laid on that couch Girl, we never left the house
[2nd Chorus] It was time well wasted And there's no way I trade a few more things that I could've crossed off my list For a day I'll never forget No, I didn't get a thing done But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin' And I count it all as time well wasted
[Bridge] This world spins too fast if you let it There's always one more thing to do But lookin' back I never have regretted Takin' off early or callin' in sick Or lovin' away a Sunday afternoon
[3rd Chorus] It was time well wasted And there's no way I trade a few more dollars or things crossed off my list For a day I'll never forget No I didn't get a thing done But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin' And I count it all as time well wasted
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a job interview My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go A few months later, I remember lying there in bed I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes
And then, all of a sudden, oh it seemed so strange to me How we went from something's missing to a family Looking back, all I can say about all the things he did for me Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago We had the perfect marriage but we wanted something more Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in
And now, all of a sudden, oh it seems so strange to me How we've gone from something's missing to a family Looking through the glass, I think about the man that's standing next to me And I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
And looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be Because he didn't have to be You know he didn't have to be
When I get where I'm going On the far side of the sky The first thing that I'm gonna do Is spread my wings and fly
I'm gonna land beside a lion And run my fingers through his mane Or I might find out what it's like To ride a drop of rain
(Chorus:) Yeah when I get where I'm going There'll be only happy tears I will shed the sins and struggles I have carried all these years And I'll leave my heart wide open I will love and have no fear Yeah when I get where I'm going Don't cry for me down here
I'm gonna walk with my grand daddy And he'll match me step for step And I'll tell him how I missed him Every minute since he left Then I'll hug his neck
(Chorus)
So much pain and so much darkness In this world we stumble through All these questions I can't answer So much work to do
But when I get where I'm going And I see my maker's face I'll stand forever in the light Of his amazing grace Yeah when I get where I'm going There'll be only happy tears Hallelujah I will love and have no fear When I get where I'm going Yeah when I get where I'm going
O they tell me of a home far beyond the sky O they tell me of a land far away O they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise O they tell me of an uncloudy day
O the land of the cloudless day O the land of the uncloudy day O they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise O they tell me of an uncloudy day
Seasons come and seasons go One day sun, the next day snow Flowers die and flowers grow But love is never-ending
You can't kill it with goodbye It always finds a place to hide Inside your heart for your whole life Love is never-ending
[Chorus] When the lights have all gone down It'll still be hangin' 'round Even when you think it's lost, it can still be found When every memory has been made And the pages start to fade And every prayer you ever prayed is heaven bound When you think the ride is over You're back at the beginning Love is never-ending
When a man and woman start growin' old The fire of passion may grow cold But what they got still warms their soul Love is never-ending
[Repeat chorus]
It keeps goin' on and on Long after we're all gone away
Time may change what you believe But one day the truth will set you free Just have faith and you will see Love is never-ending Love is never-ending
Long stem things of beauty Created by the good Lord Cut down in the prime of their lives Boxed up, wrapped in paper Delivered to your front door Just to wind up in your garbage can outside
[Chorus] Tell me how many flowers have to die Before you give this love another try I've asked you to forgive me at least 9 dozen times Tell me how many flowers have to die
I'm crazy and I'm desperate I had you and I blew it And right now I've got nothing left to lose I've got a Visa in my wallet And I'm not afraid to use it How long the needless violence lasts Is really up to you
[Repeat chorus]
Stop the senseless killing Can't you hear the roses cry Baby, how many flowers have to die Tell me how many flowers have to die
I'm sittin' on the fender of someone else's truck Drinkin' Old Crow Whiskey and hot 7 Up Out in the parkin' lot
You can hear the band playin' Right through the walls Ain't no cover charge Ain't no last call Out in the parkin' lot
(Chorus:) Yeah, I love to see the neon dancin' on the gravel And I love to hear the pickup trucks as they come unraveled Some 've given up Some 've given in Looks like everybody's lookin' for a friend Out in the parkin' lot
Whoops, there's a couple Who could not wait to get home They're probably in love so let's leave them alone Out in the parkin' lot
There's a couple of cowboys Puttin' up their dukes But there weren't much to it after both of 'em puked Out in the parkin' lot
(Chorus)
Now the band is on the bus And they're all loaded up to leave But the drummer's got a girlfriend And she's tuggin' at his sleeve Out in the parkin' lot
(Chorus)
I'm sittin' on the fender of someone else's truck Drinkin' Old Crow Whiskey and hot 7 Up Out in the parkin' lot
