Santa come' once a year, we all know Didn't use my chimney, had a key to my do' Oh, Lord, look what Santa did (He's messin' with me) Call it Merry Christmas? I say Santa's messin' with The Kid
Well, it looks like it's another Skynard family Christmas time Well, well, well, well
Seems like ? New Year's Day Started out in old L.A. Those big wheels keep turnin' once again
But this bus we ride, we call our home Well, this what keeps us movin' on But 11 months on this road, I'm goin' home
Family say they're trimmin' the tree Cookin' that turkey, waitin' on me Just like Santa, I'll be right on time
Thirty eight will be there too CDB will be guidin' you To another Christmas time
Sleigh bells ringin', children singin' It's another Skynard family Christmas time
Oh, pick an excuse That's right, dig deep
Christmas time
Sleigh bells ringin', children singin' It's another Skynard family Christmas time Sleigh bells ringin', children singin' It's another Skynard family Christmas time
Well, it's another Skynard family Christmas time Yeah, it's another Skynard family Christmas time That's right
Christmas lights out in the yard A wreath hung on our door There was christmas music on the radio When I stare outside my window Waiting for Santa to come I couldn't wait to see under our tree When Santa's work was done
Singing hallelujah it's christmas Everybody all over the world tonight Singing hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas time again
All year long I try to be As good as I could be Just a boy with all them childhood dreams Then I'd sit down and write "Dear Santa, Don't forget to come my way. I'll see you soon, and please make room For my guitar in your sleigh"
Singing hallelujah it's christmas Everybody all over the world tonight Singing hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas time again
Singing hallelujah it's christmas People all sharing their hearts tonight Singing hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas all over the world
Have a happy christmas Make a joyful noise Have a happy christmas All us wild eyed boys
I never got that ... But it taught me to believe That what means the most is only To give more than receive And if we could wish together I'd wish the world in harmony Cause if christmas could last forever What a better world it'd be
Singing hallelujah it's christmas Everybody all over the world tonight Singing hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas time again
Singing hallelujah it's christmas Hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas time again
Singing hallelujah it's christmas Everybody all over the world tonight Singing hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas time again
Singing hallelujah it's christmas People all sharing their hearts tonight Singing hallelujah it's christmas It's christmas all over the world
Now Mama's in the kitchen cookin' And her children are fast asleep It's time for Santa Claus to make his midnight creep cause Santa Claus wants some lovin' Santa Claus wants some lovin' I know there's something real pretty Underneath that christmas tree But I ain't had no lovin' and it's wearin' me cause Santa Claus wants some lovin' Santa Claus wants some lovin' Now I been trying to fix this old bicycle Can't seem to find my pliers Halfway watchin' Mama for that sleep in her eyes cause Santa Claus wants some lovin' Santa Claus wants some lovin' I don't want no turkey Don't care about no cake I want you to come here Mama 'fore the children wake cause Santa Claus wants some lovin' Santa Claus wants some lovin' Now christmas is for the children And I want them to be real pleased But right now Mama it's christmas eve Come make your Papa happy please Santa Claus wants some lovin' Santa Claus wants some lovin'
She'd wake us up early Every mornin' She'd help us say our prayers Every night She was always there to help us Through the hard times We could count on her To make everything alright
I remember swingin' on the front porch Papa said, there's somethin I need to say tonight Mama's been sick for a long time Let's pray to God She can make it through the night
"Mama don't wanna say goodbye" She said "Wipe those tears from your eyes" "Mama, I don't wanna say goodbye" It was written in the heavens And the skies above "Son, I gave you birth Showed you all my love" "I can't think of this life without you It's hard to try Mama, I'm afraid to say goodbye"
"Now kids I've been hangin' on a long time I hate to leave this world Before you're grown Remember everything That I've taught you Remember all the good times When I'm gone"
"Mama don't wanna say goodbye" She said "Wipe those tears from your eyes" "Mama, I don't wanna say goodbye" It was written in the heavens And the skies above "Son, I gave you birth Showed you all my love" "I can't think of this life without you It's hard to try Mama, I'm afraid to say goodbye"
She whispered in my ear Before she passed away "Son, it's time to be a man Ain't nothin' left to say Jesus walked on water, I know it's true When it comes time, he'll call you home I hope you're ready too"
"Mama don't wanna say goodbye" She said "Wipe those tears from your eyes" "Mama, I don't wanna say goodbye" It was written in the heavens And the skies above "Son, I gave you birth Showed you all my love" "I can't think of this life without you It's hard to try Mama, I'm afraid to say goodbye"
Out of all the reindeer you know you're the mastermind Run, run rudolph, randalph's not too far behind Run, run rudolph, santa's got to make it to town Randalph he can hurry, he can take the freeway down.
And away went rudolph a-whizzing like a merry-go-round Said santa to a boy child what have you been longing for? All I want for christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar And away went rudolph a-whizzing like a shooting star Run, run rudolph, santa's got to make it to town
Can't you make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down And away went rudolph a-whizzing like a merry-go-round Said santa to a girl child what would you like most to get? I want a little baby doll that can cry, scream and wet And away went rudolph a-whizzing like a saber jet Run, run rudolph, run, run rudolph, a-running like a son-of-a-gun
Love this time of year It seems to bring us near I wish Christmas was every day There’s somethin’ about those lights On that tree at night Feelin’ you girl, next to me
Oh baby, baby the way we kiss Under the mistletoe A laugh like little children Makin’ angels in the snow Well it’s in your eyes And in your smile it shows That this very special time of year It seems to set your heart a glow Oh sing it with me baby
Oh, it’s Christmas, you know it’s Christmas And it’s our favorite time of year Bells will be ringin’ Our hearts are singin’ Well I’m glad it’s Christmas time once again
The city’s lit up bright On this starry night But there’s somethin’ left to do Go home and light a fire Tell me your heart’s desire Wrap me up, take me away
Oh when I’m with you darlin’ There’s so much love that I want to share I know you feel it too There’s magic in the air And in this, sweet, sweet memories We share together They’re gonna last us now Now and for ever For ever and ever
Oh, it’s Christmas, you know it’s Christmas And it’s our favorite time of year Bells will be ringin’ Our hearts are singin’ Well I’m glad it’s Christmas time once again
You better listen my brother 'Cause if you do you can hear There are voices still callin' from across the years And they're cryin' across the ocean And they're cryin' across the land And they will until we all come to understand
(chorus) That none of us are free None of us are free None of us are free if one of us is chained None of us are free
Well there are people in the darkness And they just can't see the light And if we don't say it's wrong then that says it's right We got to feel for each other Let our brothers know we're here Got to get the message and send it out loud and clear
That none of us are free None of us are free None of us are free if one of us is chained None of us are free Well it's the single truth We all need to see That none of are free if one of us is chained None of us are free
Well I swear to you salvation isn't very hard to find None of us can find it on our own We got to join together. Spirit, heart and mind All the are suffering, knows they're not alone
None of us are free None of us are free
If you just look around you You're see what I say 'Cause the world's gettin' smaller each passin' day Now it's time to make some changes Now it's time all realized That the truth is shinin' right before our eyes
'Cause none of us are free None of us are free None of us are free if one of us is chained None of us are free
Well it's the very heart of humanity 'Cause none of us are free if one of us is chained None of us are free
None of us, none of us None of us, none of us None of us, none of us are free
None of us, none of us None of us, none of us None of us, none of us are free
None of us are free None of us are free None of us are free if one of us is chained None of us are free 'Cause it's the very truth We all need to see That none of us are free if one of us is chained None of us are free
I knew a man a long long time But I never knew him at all Small in stature, big at heart Oh, he always stood tall
From the time that he was born He had a style all his own In my mind he could do no wrong Misunderstood all along
He worked hard all his life To get what he has today We would all be better off, if we could Hear those words that he had to say
He was a little rough around the edges And through it all, we all knew he was A little rough around the edges Simple in mind but always had a kind eye for you (Oh for you, for you)
He took me by the hand And said son, what's your plan I won't stop you or stand in your way Someday you'll be a man
I looked at him with hungry eyes That only youth can know With all his wisdom and all his years He said, I'll teach you all that you need to know
He was a little rough around the edges And through it all, we all knew he was A little rough around the edges Simple in mind but always had a kind eye for you (Oh for you, for you)
Don't stop now, keep moving Don't worry about where you're going, I'll hear you You'll feel me, I'm there no matter where you go
He was a little rough around the edges And through it all, we all knew he was A little rough around the edges Simple in mind but always had a kind eye for you (Oh for you, for you)
He was a little rough around the edges He was a little rough around the edges Simple in mind, oh oh Simple in mind, oh oh
Long tall Sally's looking good to me Shaking that thing for everybody to see Oh, everyone's thinking just like me Wonder who the lucky fool's going to be
Get it while the gettin's good baby Take it cause the others would Ain't no hesitating, they just might be waiting Get it while the gettin's good
Look at that dude in the parking lot Taken it for granted, everything he's got So if he hands you a dollar Say, Thank you sir, cause I've been up and down And I know what it's worth
Get it while the gettin's good baby Take it cause the others would Ain't no hesitating, they just might be waiting Get it while the gettin's good You know I gotta have it, ain't no doubt about it Get it while the gettin's good
You can say you don't want it But deep inside you know, you really do You know what I'm talking about Well everybody's thinking just like me Wonder who the lucky fool's going to be
Get it while the gettin's good baby Take it cause the others would Ain't no hesitating, they just might be waiting Get it while the gettin's good
Get it while the gettin's good baby Take it cause the others would Ain't no hesitating, they just might be waiting Get it while the gettin's good
Uhh uhh ooh ooh uhh uhh yeah
You gotta get it while the gettin's good You gotta get it while the gettin's good baby You gotta get it while the gettin's good Oh you better get it while the gettin's good baby
Ooohh She's on the left, I'm on the right Oh, here comes trouble and I ain't even seen her yet Oh, she's something I'll regret She's got it good, I got it bad Can't seem to get her walk and her talk outta my head Oh, you know I'm just a mess
Give it up, give it up Give it to me Can't you see honey I'm down on my knees Wanna feel your touch I need you so much Don't you know I come with A money back guarantee (Oh you ain't gonna get my money)
I'll buy the house, you drive my car I'll take you anywhere But baby if that's not enough Oh, you can call my bluff I will shower you with diamonds and rings I'll feel a little angel baby Can't you see
Wanna feel your touch I need you so much Don't you know I come with A money back guarantee Oh, you can have it all baby Here it comes, here it comes
Give it up, give it up Give it to me Can't you see honey I'm down on my knees Wanna feel your touch I need you so much Don't you know I come with A money back guarantee (Oh you ain't gonna get my money)
Yeah oooh oooh Money back, money back guarantee Money back, money back guarantee Money back, money back guarantee Money back, money back guarantee Yeah yeah Money back, money back guarantee Yeah, yeah, oh the girl I see Oh, you can have it all baby Say baby, money back guarantee Oh, you can keep your money back guarantee
Dig down and tell me what you find Back in the pages left behind Everybody's got a story Ours ain't no different from the rest Each step we take, it's just a test On this broken road to glory
When we were young and brave We fought to save the one thing that we loved We took the scared vow and signed our names in blood
And through it all, we kept on shining We fought the doubt and faced the pain We built it up from dust and ashes To cheat the odds and rise again
There's been a million miles of road Another million miles to go Still giving me a reason Most times your first could be your last God give me one more second chance Oh something to believe in Though it's easier to give it up Then to give it all you got Don't let it make you something that you're not
And through it all, we kept on shining We fought the doubt and faced the pain We built it up from dust and ashes To cheat the odds and rise again And through it all the wheels kept turning Above the tears the truth stands tall, yeah Here we are, one in spirit We stand together through it all Oh, through it all
When we were young and brave We fought to save the one thing that we loved We took the scared vow and signed our names in blood
And through it all, we kept on shining We fought the doubt and faced the pain We built it up from dust and ashes To cheat the odds and rise again And through it all the wheels kept turning Above the tears the truth stands tall, yeah Here we are, one in spirit We stand together through it all Oh, through it all
The wheels keep turning, through it all Oh, through it all
Yeah ooh ooh The only time I get up early Is to met my mules at the fishin' hole I wanna catch the one that got away I wanna feel my pole bending in that way
Since I was a kid I felt this way I fell hook, line and sinker Gone fishin' yeah
St. John's River runs north not south Smart enough to have a large mouth If you can hook 'em you can mount 'em You can keep 'em around But if they break your line They're gonna go back down
Since I was a kid I felt this way I fell hook, line and sinker Gone fishin' yeah
Oh, ain't nothing like sunrise on the lake Or when the moon comes up at night There's things out there that can take your life You might just die of fright But I'll be there come rain or shine Cause see it's what I like to do Only thing better than settin' my hook Is settin' my hook in you
I fell hook, line and sinker Gone fishin' oh oh Yeah yeah whoa yeah
I've been everywhere, tried everything But there ain't nothin' that feels the same When you find the right one, it's a magical thing Next thing you know, it's a diamond ring She hooked me and took my name I fell hook line and sinker Gone fishin' yeah
Gone, gone fishin' She hooked me Gone, gone fishin' Yeah yeah Gone, gone, gone fishin' Yeah, she's my baby Gone, gone, gone fishin' Yeah yeah oh oh Gone fishin'
I hear the rumors flyin' About a head on crash At the stroke of midnight When centuries clash Some gonna party Some gonna kneel and pray
Well you can quote the bible Bribe the devil But there's gonna be some hell to pay
We were young and innocent Though this day would never come And tomorrow seemes a million miles away
Let's look each other in the eyes And realize it could be time To set aside our anger And know we're all the same
Take my hand We're gonna cross the line To a brand new day Or the end of time
We're gonna rise as one Or fall together Out here on the ledge We're standin' on the edge...of forever
From the silence I hear the thunder role Words of the prophets echo in my soul One salvation in this world to me I know in my heart if we love each other We can face what's meant to be
Now there's power in the wrong hands A madman in a foreign land If we don't get our senses It's all gonna slip away
Take my hand We gonna cross the line To a brand new day on the end of time We're gonna rise as one and fall together Our here on the ledge Standin' on the edge...of forever
Take my hand We're gonna cross the line To a brand new day on the end of time We're gonna rise as one and fall together Out here on the ledge Standin' on the edge Out here on the ledge Dancin' on the edge...forever Oh, oh forever, oh forever
I'm just a city boy But there's a small town side to me And I feel it closin' in
Are we too blind to see That she's die-in' more each day And she's cryin' out to you and me
Chance is comin' when thier gone They curse a fool who waits too long So lets take care of what we have Before the good we know goes bad And the beauty fades and just slips away
The dirty air and the die-in' seas Will this be the world we leave To the wild and young And say just look at what we've done
And right before our eyes Today's yesterday, could be tomorrow's goodbye
Here comes the rain. it might wash her tears away But it doesn't change a thing Like my brother before me All I can do is write this song and for her I sing
Chance is comin' when we're gone They carve in stone what we've done wrong So lets take care of what we have Before the good we know goes bad And the beauty fades and just slips away
The dirty air and the die-in' seas Will this be the world we leave To the wild and young And say just look at what we've done
And right before our eyes Today's yesterday could be tomorrow's goodbye
Do you ever think about the future or the past Do you ever wonder how long this world will last.....
So let's take care of what we have Before the good we know goes bad And the beauty fades and just slips away
The dirty air and the die-in' seas Will this be the world we leave To the wild and young And say just look at what we've done
And right before our eyes Now it's right before our eyes Today's yesterdaaay.......... will be tomorrow's goooodbye
Raised up with two kinds of people The good ones and the bad I was taught from early on The only choice I had Now I see, it's clear to me What was in the plan Had to walk the walk and talk the talk And try to be a man I swear the wind took me away But now I'm here again today, yeah
I'm back on the mean streets (back on the mean streets) Oh, it's the only thing I know Never change me (never change me) It was born in my soul And it don't take much to make me mad Push me a little and I bring back I've a mean streak, ohh Yeah, I'm back on the mean streets
Somebody stole my money, I heard a brother say Used to we'd fight it out, that was yesterday Just cause you're packin' son, don't make you a man If you shoot to kill, what's the thrill Why don't you understand Each time I walk outside my door We need a change and that's for sure
I'm back on the mean streets (back on the mean streets) Oh, it's the only thing I know Never change me (never change me) It was born in my soul And it don't take much to make me mad Push me a little and I bring back I've a mean streak, ohh Yeah, I'm back on the mean streets
Do you ever think about where you're goin' Have you ever thought about where you been Will you ever pass this way again There's a fear and you know it But inside, you can't show it No where for you to run and hide
I'm back on the mean streets (back on the mean streets) Oh, it's the only thing I know Never change me (never change me) It was born in my soul And it don't take much to make me mad Push me a little and I bring back I've a mean streak, ohh Yeah, I'm back on the mean streets
Yeah, I'm back on the mean streets baby I'm back on the mean streets I'm back on the mean streets Mean streets It don't take much to take me back
