Johnny Van Zant

Ohhhhhhh
Ahhhhhhh

Tornados spinning, I sit here grinning
I think we've all seen this movie before
This is confusing, almost amusing
It's hard to tell up and down anymore

When did it get so crazy
How did we lose control
Everybody's shouting how bad it really sucks
Situation normal, all funked up (uhhhh)
We're all funked up

We had some leaders and they all were cheaters
but they came out smelling like a rose
We should just reject them
but we respect them
for what they do when the door is closed

Nothing in this world, a simple man can do
Stand up and be counted
Ain't you had enough
Situation normal, all funked up

Yeah we're all funked up
We're functionally dysfunctional
We're functionally (yeah) dysfunctional
We're all funked up

Ohh
Ahhhh

Don't you know the meaning of the word snafu
better known as trouble for me and you
Murphy's law will get'cha
He is on his way
Same ol' same ol' shit, a different day

Oh

Tornados spinning, I sit here grinning
I think we've all seen this movie before
This is confusing, almost amusing
It's hard to tell up and down anymore

Everybody's shouting how bad it really sucks
Situation normal, all funked up
We're all funked up
We're all funked up
We're all funked up

Ohhhhhhhh

All Funked up

I snuck around the corner he had this guy down
I through the first punch that's when he hit the ground
To survive in the street you gotta win the first round
'Cause if you want eat you gotta be the baddest one around
I'm a backstreet crawler

Daddy paid for college I earned a degree
Got a job up on Wall Street
Where I learned to make the little man bleed
That's when I got stomped like a cattle stampede
Had a nervous breakdown all my friends and family left me

(chorus)
Yeah I'm a backstreet crawler
When you see them on the concrete it's their spirit that's harder
Yeah I'm a backstreet crawler
Where your ego meets defeat and your pride can't get no smaller
Yeah I'm a backstreet crawler
Yeah I'm a backstreet crawler

I guess you might say it sure is a shame
I used to have everything oh how my life has changed
Yeah I'm broken and torn I've never been free
Lost everything that meant a thing to me

(repeat chorus)

Doesn't seem that long ago
Three of us walkin' down that road
Grey fifty-five Chevy, parked in the front yard
Little Melody tagged along
Those were the best days now they're gone

It's been twelve years since it went down
Lord, lost my best friend now
I can still see him, fishin' on that old dock
I know I can?t bring back yesterday
But oh, Lord, can you help me find my way?

Down to Brickyard Road, oh, walk on down
Down to Brickyard Road, he's with me now
Swore I saw a free bird fly, ridin' the winds of the Southern sky
When I hear that whistle blow
It carries me back to Brickyard Road

Brother, do you realize what you've done?
Touched the hearts of everyone
You might've died too young but your songs live on
I know I can?t bring back yesterday
But we'll be all together again some day

Down to Brickyard Road, oh, walk on down
Down to Brickyard Road, he's with us now
Swore I saw a free bird fly, ridin' the winds of the Southern sky
When I hear that whistle blow
It carries me back down to Brickyard Road, oh, Brickyard Road

Down to Brickyard Road, oh, walk on down
To Brickyard Road, oh, he's with us now, he's with us now
Swore I saw a free bird fly, ridin' the winds of the Southern sky
When I hear that whistle blow
It carries me back down to Brickyard Road
And Brickyard Road, oh, he's with us now

I can see him standin' on the dock
Saw his Chevy out in the front yard
Walk on down, walk on down
Oh, Brickyard Road, he's with us now, he's with us now
Oh, Brickyard Road, walk on down, walk on down

Momma and Daddy's doin' all right
I saw Melody last Saturday night
She's all grown up, she's such a pretty girl
Things just ain't the same since you left our world
Walk on down

Wanna go back
Wanna go back to
Brickyard Road, Brickyard Road, oh

God, won't you turn it back
Oh, turn on, turn on, turn on, oh
Down to Brickyard road
Oh, I can see him now, I can see him now
Down to Brickyard road

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

I ain't the kind to stick around without it
It'd be a crime 'cause man I'm all about it
It's in my blood
It keeps me breathin'
It's like a drug, gotta have the feeling

It's been awhile since I've seen your face
What a shame, what a waste

I've been up, I've been down
I've been kicked to the ground
But I can't get my mind off of you
So I keep on movin' on to a place I belong
Hopin' you wanted me to
I'm better than I was before
I'm knocking at your door
I'm coming back for more

Some say it's love
Some say it's hate
I'm here to tell you it's never too late
If you don't use it
Man you're gonna lose it
Your sweet little nothings are what I call music

It's been awhile since I've seen your face
What a shame, what a waste

I've been up, I've been down
I've been kicked to the ground
But I can't get my mind off of you
So I keep on movin' on to a place I belong
Hopin' you wanted me to
I'm better than I was before
I'm knocking at your door
I'm coming back for more

I keep comin' back, comin' back for more
I keep comin' back, yeah I need a little more
I keep comin' back, comin' back for more
I keep comin' back back back

I've been up, I've been down
I've been kicked to the ground
But I can't get my mind off of you
So I keep on movin' on to a place I belong
Hopin' you wanted me to
I'm better than I was before
I'm knocking at your door
I'm coming back for more

I keep comin' back, comin' back for more

Mmmmmmmm

Your love does something to me
That I can't describe
Dark eyes, see right through me
and I just can't hide

You drive me crazy with what you don't say
and the way that you hold back love
Tell me tell me won't you please please tell me
Need an answer from above

There you are,you're my desire
and here I am, I'd be a liar
If I said, I ain't gonna crawl
You ain't gonna nail my heart to the wall
You ain't gonna find me crying like a chid
just asking for it all
I ain't gonna beg
I'd rather lose it all instead

If that's what it takes to get you
Part of me just might let you
Someone like you, I'd do more than fall
I just might crawl

Ohhhh

Seems like I get this feeling
this time of night
Head down sense's reeling
Something just ain't right

Imagination locked up inside
and it's got no where to go
I see my lover through another's eyes
and it's killing me just to know, the truth
Like playing with fire, to lose you
I'd be a liar, if I said

I ain't gonna crawl
You ain't gonna nail my heart to the wall
You ain't gonna find me crying like a chid
just asking for it all
I ain't gonna beg
I'd rather lose it all instead

If that's what it takes to get you
Part of me just might let you
Someone like you, I'd do more than fall
I just might crawl

Ohhhhhh

I just might crawl

Ohhhhhh

Ooooooooo

I ain't gonna crawl
You ain't gonna nail my heart to the wall
You ain't gonna find me crying like a chid
just asking for it all
I ain't gonna beg
I'd rather lose it all instead

If that's what it takes to get you
Part of me just might let you
Someone like you, I'd do more than fall
I just might crawl

Crawl...
Sooner or later, we all fall
Crawl...

Mmmmmmm

Mmmmmmmm

Ha ha ha

Let me tell ya a story

Outside of Macon, off a country road
Justice was forsaken
when they let the wrong man go
Johnny Law was shady
First one on the scene
They called it murder
in the first degree

Dead man walkin'
Walkin' down the hall
Judge says guilty
but still he's standing tall
Dead man walkin'
they say broke the law
Taking the life of another man
Who done his daughter wrong

Light 'em up
Lay 'em down
Take 'em out
But there's more of us around
When wrong is right and right is wrong
Oh there's a dead man walkin' tonight

Walk on
Walk on
Walk on

(Whistle)

Oooooohhh

If I asked you a question
would you tell the truth
Would you pull the trigger
if you was standin' in his shoes

Dead man walkin'
I know what I'd do
If someone hurt my baby
I'd be walkin' too

Light 'em up
Oh lay 'em down
Take 'em out
But there's more of us around
When right is wrong and wrong is right
Oh there's a dead man walkin' tonight

Walk on
You gotta walk on baby
Walk on
Ohhh
You gotta walk on baby
Walk on

Ohhhhhh

Yeah

So if I asked you that question
would you tell the truth

Dead Man Walkin'

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Well, there's a devil in the bottle, staring straight at me
Daring me to reach out, but I know he's testing me
If I take just one sip, I become that devil's son
Act a fool, sell my soul before God and everyone
Oh Lord, I know, I only hurt the ones I love
I'm walkin' down this dead end road, all alone and by myself
Wish I could blame the whiskey, but I can only blame myself
Running out of chances, and Lord that's such a crime
I got to find the answer before I lose my mind
Oh Lord its a cryin shame, oh Lord I've caused so much pain
I only hurt the ones I love
There's a devil in a bottle that just won't let me be
So many times I've been hurtin' my soul and family
But I got free on the day I fought the
Devil in the bottle
The next time that ol' devil tries to get the best of me
I'll smash that bottle against the wall and know I'm finally free
There's a devil in a bottle that just won't let me be
There's so many times I let him hurt me
I got free the day I fought the
Devil in the bottle
Devil in the bottle
Devil in the bottle

Eleven times I been busted, eleven times I been to jail
Some of the times I been there nobody could go my bail
Well it seems to me, Lord that this ol' boy just don't fit
Well I can jump in a rosebush and come out smelling like sh...

Those misters dressed in blue never done so right by me
Some of the times I was innocent but the judge said guilty
I'm not one to complain now son I tell you true
When the black cat cross your trail, Lord
It comes in misery times two

(Chorus)
Double trouble--that's what my friends all call me
(Double trouble)
I said, double trouble
T-R-O-U-B-L-E

Well I was born down in the gutter
With a temper as hot as fire
Spent ninety days on a peat farm just doin' the county's time
Well now, even mama said Son you're bad news
And it won't be too long before someone puts one through you

(Chorus)

(Chorus)

Well Billy Joe told me, said everything's lookin' fine
He's got the place all secured, got the icebox full of wine
He said hurry on over and don't be late
He got three lovely ladies who just won't wait
Do some down south jukin'
And lookin' for a peace of

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

It was a late night show in Georgia
We were on the 'ol highway
We know we've lost some friends
And family on the way
But you know we all feel better
And it makes it worth our time
To know our bus is rollin' towards
That Mason-Dixon line

(chorus)


Oh we can't seem to find the end of the road
Roots never grow on the seeds that we sow
We've still got our music and so many miles to go
You know we can't seem to find the end of the road

We know we've got a legacy that's hard to live up to
But there's still a lot of reasons
Why we play these songs for you
It's a family tradition and as long as we're around
That Freebird keeps on flyin' and it never will come down

(repeat chorus)

Oh we can't seem to find the end of the road
Roots never grow on the seeds that we sow
We can't seem to find the end of the road
No matter how far we travel it always seems to slow
We still got our music and so many miles to go
You know we can't seem to find Lord the end of the road
The end of the road

Floyd was a trapper way back in the holler
Made moonshine so he could make a dollar
Six feet tall, dressed in overalls
And wore himself a long gray beard

People say Floyd came to town one day
But two law dogs got in his way
Floyd never hurt no one in his life
But they never came back this way
No, they never came back this way

And the people say
Aye, aye, aye, aye hear the hound dogs moan
Aye, aye, aye, aye now that Floyd is long gone
And the creeper was a creepin' and the souls they were hollerin' singin'
Aye, aye, aye, aye, aye

The G-men came out to track him down
But the swamp was too deep, even one of them drowned
They sent in the hellhounds but they turned around singing
How how how how how

And the people say
Aye, aye, aye, aye hear the hound dogs moan
Aye, aye, aye, aye now that Floyd is long gone
And the creeper was a creepin' and the souls they were hollerin' singin'
Aye, aye, aye, aye, aye

Yeah the souls are they were cryin'
Yeah the creeper he was creepin'

Sheriff Boudreaux came to talk to his neighbors
All they could say is he was eaten by a gator
The legend lives on but Floyd he's at home singing
How how how how how

And the soul said
Aye, aye, aye, aye hear the hound dogs moan
Aye, aye, aye, aye now that Floyd is long gone
Aye, aye, aye, aye now that Floyd is long gone
There's a full moon now
The moon was shinin' bright singing
Aye aye aye aye aye

If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me
For I must be traveling on now
There's too many places I've got to see
If I stay here with you girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change

Oh, and the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change

Bye-bye babe, it's been sweet, love
'Though this feeling I can't change
But please don't take this so badly
'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame
But if I stay here with you girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change

Oh, and the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change
Lord help me I can't change

That's right, come on

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

I remember the day that he came in
I can't believe how long it's been
Like a poet, he began to play
Just an old friend that hung with the band
A drinkin' man he had no plan
But he played the 'Bird
Played it for free

'Cause I know he's here
He's everywhere
Take a look around oh and you will see
That cross we bear
It's in the air
Lord we thank you for these gifted hands

There are demons we live with every day
That tear at our hearts and take us away
To another place
Some of us don't get back
This song is for the hands of the workin' man
Who believes in himself and he understands
Love, hope, and faith are The Maker's plan

'Cause I know he's here
He's everywhere
Take a look around oh and you will see
That cross we bear
It's in the air
Lord we thank you for these gifted hands

One day we'll all take that ride
And with those gifted hands I know you'll fly

Life is so strange with it's changing yes indeed
Well I've seen hard times and the pressure's been on me
But I keep on working like a working man do
And I got my act together I'm gonna walk all over you

Gimme back my bullets, put 'em back where they belong
Ain't fooling around 'cause I've done had my fun
Ain't gonna see no more damage done, gimme back my bullets

Sweet talking people done ran me out of town
And I drank enough whiskey to float a battleship around
But I'm leaving this game one step ahead of you
And you will not hear me cry because I do not sing the blues

Gimme back my bullets, put 'em back where they belong
Ain't fooling around 'cause I've done had my fun
Ain't gonna see no more damage done, gimme back,gimme back my bullets
Oh put 'em back........where they belong

Been up and down since I turned seventeen
Well I've been on top then it seems I lost my dream
But I've got it back I'm feeling better every day
Tell all those pencil pushers they better get out of my way

Gimme back my bullets, put 'em back where they belong
Ain't fooling around 'cause I've done had my fun
Ain't gonna see no more damage done, gimme back,gimme back my bullets
Ooh put back where they belong
Gimme back my bullets

I was cuttin the rug down at a place called 'The Jug' with a girl named Linda Lou
When in walked a man with a gun in his hand
he was looking for you know who

He said "Hey there fellow with the hair coloured yellow, watcha tryin' to proove?
Cuz' this is my woman there and I'm a man who cares and this might be all for you"
(I said "excuse me!")

I was scared and fearing for my life
I was shaking like a leaf on a tree
Cuz' he was lean and mean and big and bad, Lord,
pointing that gun at me

Oh! wait a minute mister, I didn't even kiss her don't want no trouble with you
and I know you don't owe me but I wish you would let me ask one favour from you

Say won't you
Gimme 3 steps, gimme 3 steps mister,
gimme 3 steps toward the door?
Gimme 3 steps, gimme 3 steps mister
and you'll never see me no more."

(Guitar solo)

Oh well the crowd cleared away and I began to pray
and the water fell down to the floor
and I'm telling you, son, it ain't no fun,
staring straight down a fourty-four.

Well, he turned and screamed at Linda Lou,
and that's the break I was looking for
and you could hear me screaming a mile away
as I was headed out toward the door.

Oh won't you
Gimme 3 steps, gimme 3 steps mister,
gimme 3 steps toward the door?
Gimme 3 steps, gimme 3 steps mister
and you'll never see me no more."

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'

My baby came home late last night
I said girl I gotta talk to you
I've been drinkin' with the man next door
He said he's been singin' with you
Whoever's tellin' lies it's time to say bye-bye
You know my mama didn't raise no fool

(chorus)
You're gonna walk out that door you'll never see me anymore
Tell you what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna love ya' just one more time
I'd love to see what you've got
I don't care if it takes all night
Gonna make you remember for the rest of your life oh baby
We had a good thing a good thing goin'
But ain't been seein' eye to eye
You had a good thing but it's all over
Might as well wave and say goodbye

It's easy to see the guilt in your eyes
Girl I want you to tell me the truth
Was he worth the risk and all the trouble he's caused
Now it comes down to me and you
You thought I was blind when you were gone all the time
Playin' me for a fool

(repeat chorus)

We had a good thing goin' baby but it's all over

Good thing, good thing goin'.......

Alas my love you do me wrong
To cast me out discourteously
When I have loved you so so long
Delighting in your company

Your gown was of the grassy green
Your sleeves of satin were hanging by
Which made you be a harvest queen
Yet you would not love me

Green sleeves was my all my joy
Green sleeves was my delight
Green sleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady green sleeves

Alas my love you do me wrong
To cast me out discourteously
When I have loved you so so long
Delighting in your company

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

Whoa, hearts are gonna roll
Whoa, hearts are gonna roll

The place is smokin', the music so loud
Our hungry eyes connect through the crowd
I watch you dancin', goin' out of my mind
I'm all tied up, but I'm about to unwind

We could dance all night, or slip away
But, love is gonna getcha, baby, set you free
Baby, you just wait and see

Whoa, hearts are gonna roll baby
Whoa, hearts are gonna roll, yea
I need your lovin', I need your love, give you everything

No gettin' round it there's nowhere to hide
No one's gonna love you, treat you so right
So, unavoidable so come on baby let it go

We can dance all night, or slip away
But, love is gonna getcha baby, set you free
Baby, you just wait and see

Whoa, hearts are gonna roll, yea they are
Whoa, hearts are gonna roll, come on, baby
Whoa, hearts are gonna roll, yea

I need your lovin', I need your love
Give me everything baby
Give me your lovin', give me your love
Girl I'll give you everything, every single thing

We can't pretend it don't exist
There?s no need to stop and wonder why
Trust me now, baby, you'll find out
Girl it's just as real, just as real as you and I

Oh, this time hearts are gonna roll
Oh, come on over here baby
Let me see what you got, huh
I need to feel your sweet love, hey

Oh, hearts are gonna roll, come on, baby
Whoa, hearts are gonna roll, oh yea
We can dance all night or slip away
(Hearts are gonna roll)
I need your lovin' baby, give me lovin?, yea

Dance all night or slip away, but love is gonna get ya
Come on baby, give me what I need
Give me all your lovin? girl
(Hearts are gonna roll)
Come on baby every night
(Hearts are gonna roll)

Dance all night or slip away
Yea, yea, yea, yea, yea
Dance all night or slip away
Hearts are, hearts are, hearts are gonna roll

Mama used to say to me
You can make your destiny
Keep your feet planted on the ground
You can always get it back
Make a castle from a one room shack
It's all in what you make and what you found
Son your gunna find out when your older
Theres always been the hand of God
Resting right there on your shoulder

(Chorus)
Will it be Hell or Heaven on earth
The choice is up to you
Look to the sky the answer is clear
Are you gunna live life for all its worth
Choose Hell or Heaven on earth
If you live it right theres nothin to fear
Cause you'll find Heaven right here

Saw a man the other day
Had it made in every
Till his greed brought him down
He was blinded by the city lights
Now he shivvers in the cold of tonight
Who would save the lifegaurd
When he's about to drownd

(Chorus)
Will it be Hell or Heaven on earth
The choice is up to you
Look to the sky the answer is clear
Are you gunna live life for all its worth
Choose Hell or Heaven on earth
If you live it right theres nothin to fear
Cause you'll find Heaven right here

You know your gunna walk to far
You know your gunna feel the pain
Or your gunna lose if you wanna win the game
And every time your heart is breakin
And every time you breath is shakin
Remember what mama said oooohhhh that day

Hopin my time is comin
Left enough to build apart
Noones gunna say i didnt try
And heres why

(Chorus)
Hell or Heaven on earth
The choice is up to you
Look to the sky the answer is clear
Are you gunna live life for all its worth
Choose Hell or Heaven on earth
If you live it right theres nothin to fear
Cause you'll find Heaven right here

you'll find Heaven right here
Oooohhh
You'll find Heaven right here
Ooooohh
Oooooooo
Heaven right here

Well, I'll tell you plainly baby
What I plan to do
'Cause I may be crazy baby
But I ain't no fool
Your daddy's rich, mama
You're overdue
But I ain't the one, baby
Been messing with you
Got bells in your mind, mama
So won't you pardon me
I think its time for me to move along
I do believe

Now you're talking jive, woman
When you say to me
Your daddy's gonna take us in baby
'N take care of me
You know and I know, woman
I ain't the one
I never hurt you sweet heart
I never pulled my gun
Got bells in your mind, baby
So won't you pardon me?
I think its time for me to move along
I do believe
Time for me to put my boots out in the street baby
Are you ready boots -- walk on

All right there missy, let me tell you a thing or two
Now you're talking jive, woman
When you say to me
Your daddy's gonna take us in baby
'N take care of me
When you know and I know, woman
I ain't the one
That ain't my idea -- uh unh -- of having fun
Got rings in your eyes lady
So won't you pardon me
I think its time for me to move along
I do believe
I must be in the middle of some kind of conspiracy

You got to lock your doors, keep the world out
We're closin' ourselves in
If you watch the news it'll scare you to death
To Hell and back again
The only justice here's at the wrong end of a gun
Got the criminal makin' the laws got the good men on the run
I've seen enough

We don't own anything we've got we've givin' it all away
But that don't make no sense to me you know who's gonna pay
It's the man in the factory workin' twelve hours a day
The woman workin' in the restaurant with another kid on the way

[Chorus:]
Isn't anything in this life sacred anymore
We can't lose what we've got it's worth fightin' for
I've seen enough, I've seen enough to make a grown man cry

A man's standin' by the road a sign in his hand
He don't want your charity he says I ain't no begger man
All I need is a chance to get back on my feet
But we just pass him by well it could be you or me
I've seen enough
I ain't the kind to just sit back and watch the world go 'round
It's not too late to change let's turn this shit around

[Chorus]

There's a rumour goin' 'round on the backside of town
Jake is out to get some revenge
Has fire in his eyes since his brother died
Shot down by a so-called friend

For a fifty dollar gram is what the neighbors say
Drugs had control of his life
Caught up on crack you're tryin' to think back
The devil had him hooked you could see it in his eyes
It's a killer

There's a cold house at the corner of the street
The kids come and go there at night
Jerry drove up in front of the house
Somebody pulled out a knife
Jerry freaked out and went for his gun
Shot him right between the eyes
All he ever wanted was a twenty dollar high
But now he's locked up for the rest of his life

(chorus)
It's a killer there's no way out baby once your in
It's a killer steal from your family
Then you'll turn on your friends
It's a killer It can happen to you

So don't you never, never give in
It's a killer

The neighborhood I used to call home
These days it's lookin' like a war zone
Unemployment on the rise but the black market thrives
Money just keeps changin' hands
The laws are gettin' tough sometimes it's not enough
To satisfy supply and demand

Trouble breaks out there's fightin' in the streets
Bullets flyin' all around
An innocent child caught in the line of fire
All because there weren't enough drugs to go around

(repeat chorus)
(repeat chorus)

The boy gets crazy when he's sittin' at the bar
Don't you mess with Jake don't you push him to far
Rot gut whiskey and home made wine
Make a good country boy just lose his mind

Like a run away train rollin' through the night
The boy ain't got no fear
Like a race car hittin' the wall he gets hard to steer
Waitin' for the smoke to clear

OOOOHH
Betty got caught in the back of Bobby's car
Bobby got caught with his hand in the cookie jar
Her daddy blew a fuse and he went for his gun
EEEEE
Now Bobby and Betty thier on the run

Like a run away train rollin' through the nite
Nothin's gonna stop them now
Gotta keep on movin', coverin' tracks somehow

Like a run away train rollin' through the night
The kids ain't got no fear
Daddy's (wizz?) bang is the last sound Bobby's gonna hear
ooohhh
Waitin for the smoke to clear

Daddy finally caught him in the end of his gun
Put a dead end to all of Bobby's fun
OOhh
Good God almighty, Oh heaven sakes
Betty's Daddy turned out to be Jake

Like a run away train rollin' through the nite
Jake ain't got no fear

Know the hangman judge gonna give the boy 99 years
Here sits Jake at the back of this bar
Sippin' on a nice cold beer

If the law had a clue all they'd do is look right here
When they see Jake..... waitin' for the smoke to clear

Waitin for...OOOOHHHAAA

Are you a saint then don't be a stranger
Were you sent down from Heaven to show me the way
And if you ain't then I see a danger
You better take a minute and hear what I've got to say

(chorus)
'Cause I'll keep on tryin' to put it straight to you
You better give it straight to me
'Cause most women seem to have a good time
Makin' a fool out of me
I'm keepin' my faith I've made up my mind
I've got nothin' left to lose just lay it on the line
I'm keepin' my faith yea I'll find the one
Who won't steal me blind who won't turn and run
I'm keepin' my faith I'm trustin' in you
So don't treat me like those other ones do
Ain't no gettin' 'round it tell me to my face
Do you think I'm a fool for keepin' my faith in you

I'll treat you right I'll do you better
I won't disappoint you I won't make you cry
My friends tell me if you let her
She'll empty your pockets she'll spend you dry

(repeat chorus twice)

Mmmmmmmm

I listen, and still I haven't heard
Tell me what is the word
And if I ever heard it
Would it be clear as water

Oh tears run down your face
Reflects the human race
We're all caught up with winnin'
Losing time and space
Life's Lessons

So you think you know it all
but you're headin' for a fall
Oh to make it back again
You'll have to crawl and step back

Take a look around
are your feet still on the ground
Oh can we find you in the section of lost and found
Never think you've got it figured out
'cause when you do you'll begin to doubt
It's time for you to open your eye's

Will we look back and see what we've done
Will we be proud or ashamed of what we've become
Will we realize we all share one fate
Or is this another Life's Lesson, too late

Ohhh

Never think you've got it figured out
'cause when you do you'll begin to doubt
It's time for you to open your eye's

Ohhhh

Will we look back and see what we've done
Will we be proud or ashamed of what we've become
Will we realize we all share one fate
Is this another Life's Lesson, too late

Will we look back and see what we've done

Ohhh, ohhh

Will we realize we all share one fate

Ohhhh Life's Lessons

Ohhh,ohhh,ohhh, yeah Life's Lessons

Ohhhhh - Life's Lessons

Will we look back and see what we've done (back up singers)

Will we realize we all share one fate (back up singers)

Woman lose my number
You can't get to me
My pockets ain't deep enough
Your eyes were seeing green
I caught you lyin', you're a cheat
Oh lord shame on me
I loved you once
Tried you twice
But you've become bad company

Somebody call the rescue
'cause I think I'm on the edge
Yeah you're just like a sledgehammer
You keep poundin' in my head
While you were on the phone lyin' to me
You were lyin' next to who
It ain't nothing to do about the heartache
It's just a little thing called you

All my friends did tell me
But I could not believe
Well you were doin' me wrong
When I was gone
How wicked can you be?

Yeah a black cat crosses many roads
Chills you to the bone
I might be hurt, but I won't cry
'cause I'm a man that's not alone

Somebody call the rescue
'cause I think I'm on the edge
Yeah you're just like a sledgehammer
You keep poundin' in my head
While you were on the phone lyin' to me
You were lyin' next to who
It ain't nothing to do about the heartache
It's just a little thing called you

Somebody call the rescue
'cause I think I'm on the edge
Yeah you're just like a sledgehammer
Girl you're poundin' in my head
While you were on the phone lyin' to me
You were lyin' next to who
It ain't nothing to do about the heartache
Yeah it ain't nothing to do about the heartache
It's just a little thing called you
A little thing called you!
A little thing called you!

You look at me with an empty stare
Where love once was, now nothing is there
You once lived for me, but now you don't care
If love is war baby, nothings fair

Our last embrace was a slap in the face
You left me with a hunger that time won't erase
I believed is you, you were the only one
Lookin' back I was better off playing with a loaded gun

Love can be so cruel
Love can take you for a fool
Love can be blind, if you think love is true
It'll open your eyes, oh baby
Love can be so cruel, love can be cruel

Two different minds look through two sets of eyes
And two different hearts, living two separate lives
We just can't agree, so we stop asking why
'Cause sometimes the truth hurts more than the lie

It's over now and we can't pretend
(Can't pretend)
Same thing that made us happy
Makes us cry in the end

Love can be so cruel
Love can take you for a fool
Love can be blind when you think love is true
It will open your eyes, oh baby
Love can be so cruel, there ain't no rules
Love is so cruel

And if the rain starts comin' down
Let it fall, just let it fall
'Cause it's a whole lot better to have been in love
Than to have never been in love at all

Love can be so cruel
Love can take you for a fool
Love can be blind when you think love is true
It will open your eyes, oh baby
Love can be so cruel, there ain't no rules
Love is so cruel

Love can be so cruel
Love can take you for a fool
Love can be blind when you think love is true
It will open your eyes, oh baby
Love can be so cruel, there ain't no rules
Love is so cruel

Well it took so long for me to realize,
That my destiny was right before my eyes,
If it were up to me to travel through this life,
I'd find an open space for me to live out all my dreams,

CHORUS
I'm such a lucky man, I try to be a stronger man,
I shed a tear or two but that don't make me a weaker man,
It's made me a better man,
I've given all I can,
To a world that sometimes thinks that I'm a lesser man

I remember all the things that I've been through,
Gave myself to all those people I once knew,
I'm such a lucky man

I'd like to thank you for all the times that you have been with me,
I hope it meant as much to you to share these memories,
Theres a guiding light that always seems to shine,
If I did it all again,
I'd be happy to the end,

Im a lucky man,
I try to be a stronger man,
I shed a tear or two but that don't make me a weaker man,
It's made me a better man,
I've given all I can,
To a world that sometimes thinks that I'm a lesser man

I remember all the things that I've been through,
Gave myself to all those people I once knew,
I'm such a lucky man

Im a lucky man,
I try to be a stronger man,
I shed a tear or two but that don't make me a weaker man,
It's made me a better man,
I've given all I can,
To a world that sometimes thinks that I'm a lesser man
I'm a lucky man

Mmmmmmmm

I'm a lucky man

Whoa, such a lucky man

We just landed
We just touched down
It just hit home yeah that a good man's gone
Hey cat in the hat
We're all gunna miss you
And all of your practical jokes yeah
And takin three steps with you

(Chorus)
We never say goodbye we always say so long
You had nine lives I can't believe their all gone
Mad hatters movin' on yeah he's movin on

Well I will see you again one way or another
And now that your there yeah say "Hello" to our brothers

(Chorus)

The cat in the hat is gone

oooooooo

Travelin' man the spirits never gone
It lives on and on and on and on

Mad hatter mmmmmmmmmmm

ooooooooo

So how 'bout our tribute
And light up a match
And tell all your brothers and sisters about the cat in the hat
He had nine lives I cant believe there all gone
I know the mad hatter he's movin on
Mad hatters movin on
Oooooohhh he's gone
Travelin' on travel on
Ooooooooo
Oooooo
Mad haters movin on see ya later

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

(chorus)
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 your grown
Remember everything that I've taught you
Remember all the good times when I'm gone

(repeat chorus)

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 your ready too

(repeat chorus)

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"

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

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

This song goes out to all the money men

He drives around in a fancy car
Smokes those long cuban cigars
He don't know how to play guitar
He can't sing but still the pretty girls think he's a star

We play music got families to feed
Ain't good with numbers and he knows we can't read
If we get a dollar you know he gets three
It ain't hard to figure out it's as simple as can be
Don't ask me ask the money man

These boys are livin' in a fantasy land
I just keep 'em on the road so they can pay the money man
I'll be long gone before they understand
My promises are strong like a road made out of sand

I wanna be your money man
My mortgage is picked up by the band
I wanna be your money man
The boys, oh they're sleepin' out in the van

Don't ask me ask the money man
You boys are livin' in fantasy land
You signed the dotted line I'm takin' all I can
Your money's lookin' good in my retirement plan
That's just the way it is when your playin' in a band

That's my money man down on his knees
He ain't prayin' but he damn sure ought to be
He's at a place where money doesn't grow on trees
And all his prison buddies doin' more than shoot the breeze
How does it feel no money man
Not too good
What did you do with my money man
Well I a... Well a you know a...
How does it feel to be a honey man
Are you sure that your still a man



Aw your dressed up like a little girl
Just shootin' the breeze down on your knees
Money man, oh money man

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

OOOOHHHHH Yeah

WOOO

well sometimes I lose my direction
and sometimes I jump off track, aaah

But when I hideout baby
I can always get it back

I need to feel the cool breeze in my face
The rumble of the engine between my legs
Hey little sister you can color me gone

So if I want to stay out all nite long
You can't stop me from runnin wild
yeah
Don't you worry how long I'm gone
I'll come back every once in awhile

(CHORUS)
I pick'em up and lay'em on down
I never like my feet to ever hit the ground
Don't miss me when I'm gone
Cuz' I'll be around
I'm a free spirit baby
Pick me up and lay me on down

Thats right........WOO

Well I know that I got me a good life
Jim Beam and woman they treat me right
I make my own rules, like it or not

Now don't miss understand me baby
I'll give in every once in awhile
Yeah well it's tough love
I'll leave you with a smile

So if I want to stay out all nite long
You can't stop me from runnin wild
yeah
Don't you worry how long I'm gone
I'll come back every once in awhile

(CHORUS)
I pick'em up and lay'em on down
I never like my feet to ever hit the ground
Don't miss me when I'm gone
Cuz' I'll be around
I'm a free spirit baby
Pick me up and lay me on down

OOOOH

I've been here I've been there
I've been every where
I wouldn't tell you no lies
And just like me your a wild one
Won't you take me runnin around

(CHORUS)
I pick'em up and lay'em on down
I never like my feet to ever hit the ground
Don't miss me when I'm gone
Cuz' I'll be around
I'm a free spirit baby
Pick me up and lay me on down

Yeah I'm a free spirit baby
pick me up and lay me on down

Ya gotta lay me on down, yes you do
I'm a free spirit
I know ya are Johnny

Oh thats what I do
WOOO.....

You know I'm dirty because it's in me
Life's not easy
And it's the heart that I won't change
I wouldn't be the same

You see me one day and then the next day
I don't wanna play
I'm not the same dog you have known
It's not written in stone

Well am I right or wrong
Lookin' out for number one
I never stay too long
I'm there and then I'm gone

I'm not the preacher man
Oh can you understand
It's a game of win or lose
I've got and evil eye
You know sometimes I might lie
Oh, I'm not the preacher man
Yeah - yeah - yeah

Saint was a sinner
Ain't he a winner
And did you hear him say
I didn't lie I just misled
It's all in the head

Oh, ain't it funny
How little money
Cheap talkin' honey
Can turn a sunny day to gray
And we all got to pay

Oh, am I right or wrong
Lookin' out for number one
I never stay too long
I'm there and then I'm gone

I'm not the preacher man
Oh, can you understand
It's a game of win or lose
I've got an evil eye
You know, sometimes I might lie
Oh, I'm not the preacher man

Aah Aah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
Aah Aah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah

I'm not the preacher man
Oh, can you understand
It's a game of win or lose
I got an evil eye
You know sometimes I might lie
Oh, I'm not the preacher man

I'm not the preacher man
I'm not the preacher man
I got an evil eye
You know sometimes I might lie
Oh, I'm not the preacher man
Aah Aah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
Aah Aah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah

OOOOOOO MMM MMM MMMMMMM

We don't have no plastic L.A. friends
ain't on the edge of no popular trend
ain't never seen the inside of that magazine GQ
we don't care if your a lawyer or a Texas oil man
or some waitress busting ass at some liquor stand
if you got soul we hang out with people just like you

Well my hairs turning white
my necks always been red
my collars still blue
we've always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you
guess you could say we've always been Red White and Blue

Ride our own bikes to Sturgis pay are own dues
smokin camels and drinking domestic brews
if you want to know where i've been just look at my hands
yeah i've driven by the white house and spent some time in jail
mama cried but she still wouldn't pay my bail
i ain't been no angel but even god he understands

My hairs turning white
my necks always been red
my collars still blue
we've always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you
guess you could say
we've always been red white and blue

yeah that's right.....

My daddy worked hard and so have I
We paid our taxes and gave our lives to serve this great country
so what are they complaining about
yeah we love our families
we love our kids
you know it's love that makes us all so rich
that's where were at
if they don't like it they can just...get the hell out! Yeah!

My hairs turning white
my necks always been red
my collars still blue
we've always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you
guess you could say
we've always been red white and blue

OooOoOO RED WHITE AND BLUE

YA KNOW YA KNOW YA KNOW

RED WHITE AND BLUE

YEAH

ooooOOOO RED WHITE AND BLUUUUUUUE.....

MMMMMMMM.............Thats right

Yeah Big bad machine still makin' the scene
Big wheels keep on turnin'
Step on the gas gone in a flash
Rubber just keeps on burnin'

(Chorus)
Cause every night is a saturday nite
No matter what town we're in
Open the doors and kick out the lights
Just let the party begin

We're just watchin' the world from this big ass bus
The highway is home to folks like us
Makin' the music keepin' it alive
Slip in, slip out of your Rockin' little town tonight
Yeah thats what we do

We get into town lay our head down
Really ain't nothin' to do
Just watching the clock gettin' ready to rock
We ain't no different than you

(Chorus)
Cause every night is a saturday nite
No matter what town we're in
Open the doors and kick out the lights
Yeah let the party begin

We're just watchin' the world from this big ass bus
The highway is home to folks like us
Makin' the music keepin' it alive
Slip in, slip out of your Rockin' little town tonight

MMMMMM
So good to see you all again
I hope this ride we're on.....OOOHH..yeah will never end

OOhh Rockin' little town
(In audible)

(Chorus)
OOOHHHH
Cause every night is a saturday nite
No matter what town we're in
So open the door and kick out the lights
Yeah let this party begin

Cause we're watchin' the world from this big ass bus
The highway is home to boys like us
Makin' the music keepin' it alive
Slip in, slip out of your Rockin' little town
(Repeat)
Watchin' the world from this big ass bus
The highway is home to folks like us
Makin' the music keepin' it alive
Slip in, slip out of your Rockin' little town tonight

Yeah thats what we do
OOOOhh We'll see ya soon
MMMM OOOHhhh

Yeah Little rockin townnn

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

You know there's Dasher and Dancer
Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid
Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw him
You would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history"

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
"Hey, Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
"Hey, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history"

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

You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake

Oh! You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

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'

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

Two feets they come a creepin'
Like a black cat do
And two bodies are lyin' naked
Creeper think he got nothin' to lose
So he creeps into this house, yeah
And unlocks the door
And while a man reaching for his trousers
Shoots him full of .38 holes

(Chorus)
Its a Saturday night special
Got a barrel that's blue and cold
Ain't no good for nothin'
But put a man six feet in a hole

Big Jim's been drinkin' whiskey
And playing poker on a losin' night
Pretty soon, Big Jim starts a thinkin'
Somebody been cheatin' and lyin'
So Big Jim commences to fightin'
I wouldn't tell you no lie
And Big Jim done grab his pistol
Shot his friend right between the eyes

(Chorus)

Hand guns are made for killin'
Ain't no good for nothin' else
And if you like your whiskey
You might even shoot yourself
So why don't we dump 'em people
To the bottom of the sea
Before some fool come around here
Wanna shoot either you or me

Hey, when is the last time you sat down and had dinner with your kids?
Talked about what's going on in their lives?
Hey, when is the last time you just stopped and helped somebody out?
I bet you can't remember

Well a lot of people are sayin'
"we're changing for the better"
Well that don't interest me

I like the simple life
The way it used to be
We left our doors wide open
We didn't need no key
I've been around the world
Seen all there is to see
I'd trade all those memories for one more day
How it used to be
I like the simple life

I wanna get up Sunday mornin'
Go fishin' with my boy
Watch the sunset kick back in my yard
Take my harley on a real long lazy Sunday drive
And do a little more nothin' once in a while

Yeah maybe kick my feet up
Watch a little re-run on tv
Laughin' with ol' barney, andy and aunt bee

I like the simple life
The way it used to be
We left our doors wide open
We didn't need no key
I've been around the world
Seen all there is to see
I'd trade all those memories for one more day
How it used to be
I like the simple life

Everything's going by so fast
I swear sometimes we just can't see
So caught up in where we're trying to get
Life as we know it, could be gone in a minute

I like the simple life
The way it used to be
We left our doors wide open
We didn't need no key
I've been around the world
Seen all there is to see
I'd trade all those memories for one more day
I like the simple life
I like the simple life
I want the simple life

MAMA TOLD ME WHEN I WAS YOUNG
"COME SIT BESIDE ME, MY ONLY SON
AND LISTEN CLOSELY TO WHAT I SAY
AND IF YOU DO THIS,
IT WILL HELP YOU SOME SUNNY DAY

TAKE YOUR TIME... DON'T LIVE TOO FAST
TROUBLES WILL COME AND THEY WILL PASS GO FIND A WOMAN
AND YOU'LL FIND LOVE
AND DON'T FORGET, SON
THERE IS SOMEONE UP ABOVE."

"AND BE A SIMPLE KIND OF MAN
BE SOMETHING YOU LOVE AND UNDERSTAND
BABY, BE A SIMPLE KIN OF MAN
WON'T YOU DO THIS FOR ME, SON
IF YOU CAN?"

"FORGET YOUR LUST FOR THE RICH MAN'S GOLD
ALL THAT YOU NEED IS IN YOUR SOUL
AND YOU CAN DO THIS IF YOU TRY
AND THAT I WANT FOR YOU MY SON
IS TO BE SATISFIED"

"BOY, DON'T YOU WORRY...YOU'LL FIND YOURSELF
FOLLOW YOUR HEART AND NOTHING ELSE
AND YOU CAN DO THIS IF YOU TRY
ALL THAT I WANT FOR YOU, MY SON
IS TO BE SATISFIED."

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

It's another Skynard family Christmas time

I think it's gonna be good night here Rickey!
I think it's time to rock!
It's gonna be hell of a show!


People out there in the parking lot
Smoking that stuff it's a rebel flag rock
Turn it up, crank it out, let me hear you shout!
That sweet soul southern music!

So put your hands in the air
Give us all you got

We're feeling right (feelin' right)
Gonna take all night (take all night)
To rock this joint the way it's supposed to be
Young and old (young and old)
3 generations bold (generations)
We've been told
It's a Skynyrd nation!

Motorcycle ladies hugging up to their daddies
Oh teenage bangers they're all getting ready!
Open those gates gonna rock tonight
Oh when those lights go down it's a beautiful sight!

So put your hands in the air
Give us all you got

We're feeling right (feelin' right)
Gonna take all night (take all night)
To rock this joint the way it's supposed to be
Young and old (young and old)
3 generations bold (generations)
We've been told
It's a Skynyrd nation!

Hey put your hands in the air!

We're feeling right (feelin' right)
Gonna take all night (take all night)
To rock this joint the way it's supposed to be
Young and old (young and old)
3 generations bold (generations)
We've been told
It's a Skynyrd nation!

Skynyrd nation! (young and old)
Skynyrd nation! (3 generations more!)

We've been told

It's a Skynyrd nation!

I was sittin' at home all alone when I heard that telephone ring
And there on the line was a friend of mine sayin' he wasn't doin' a thing
So I'm steppin' out on the town tonight to party where the drinks are free
There's a sweet young thing ready and waitin' on me

(chorus)
Young and fine, strike you blind
Smokestack lightnin' make you lose your mind
She's got looks that kill can fire at will
Smokestack lightnin' she's all I need

When we got to the place I got me a taste
I knew she'd be good for a game
Dancin' out on the floor she was ready for more
She knew all the boys by their names
I said hey sweet thing let me pull your string
Let me take you home
I woke up in a hour with my money and my memory gone.

(repeat chorus)

Young and fine strike you blind smokestack lightnin'

(repeat chorus)

When I was 15 I dreamed of leaving my home
I had to see the world
And live like a rolling stone
I heard California was paved in gold
So I hopped on that train
It didn't come easy
But I keep thinkin' bout
The green grass and missing my home

Take me back to my southern ways
Where I can be myself and live another day
Take me back to my southern ways
Where the tall pines blow and the southern winds kiss my face

Oh southern grace

Me and my boys started a band
Practiced everyday out on the Hell House land
Played every honky tonk and this ol' bar
To sing about ol' Bama
We were just simple men
The music is forever
And the songs will never ever end

Take me back to my southern ways
Where I can be myself and live another day
Take me back to my southern ways
Where the tall pines blow and the southern winds kiss my face

Oh take me back!

I sit here thinkin' about those days
I wouldn't change a thing about my life today
Ain't it funny how time sure flies
'Cause all I ever wanted and needed
WAS YOU

Take me back to my southern ways
Where I can be myself and live another day
Take me back to my southern ways
Where the tall pines blow and the St. John's flows, and only God - he

Knows, and those southern winds kiss my face

I'm the kind of man that loves all the girls
From debutantes to honky-tonk queens
I've tasted every brand all around the world
But all I see are peaches in my dreams
I'm talkin' 'bout, I'm talkin' 'bout them southern women
It's a well known fact across the Dixie line
And if a man don't agree I can tell you he's blind
They can drink with the best and the hell with the rest
And if she takes you home you ain't gettin' no rest

(chorus)
I'm talkin' 'bout, I'm talkin' 'bout them southern women
I'm talkin' 'bout they'll love you so slow them southern women
Them southern girls
They look like angels on saturday night oh-lord they got a wild side
Take you places that you've never been make a man come back again
Talk about mama's southern belle little girl learned her lesson well
Ain't no others can cast a spell like the sweet southern women

(repeat chorus)

They can make a man feel so proud they can capture him with a southern style
Little girl learned her lesson well ain't no others can cast a spell
Like the sweet southern women them southern girls