Friday night, it was late, I was walking you home We got down to the gate and I was dreaming of the night Would it turn out right How to tell you girl I wanna build my world around you Tell you that it's true I wanna make you understand I'm talkin' about a lifetime plan That's the way it began, we were hand in hand Glenn Miller's Band was better than before We yelled and screamed for more And the Porter tunes (Night and Day) Made us dance across the room It ended all too soon And on the way back home I promised you'd never be alone Hurry, don't be late, I can hardly wait I said to myself when we're old We'll go dancing in the dark Walking through the park and reminiscing
Friday night, it was late, I was walking you home We got down to the gate and I was dreaming of the night Would it turn out right Now as the years roll on Each time we hear our favorite song The memories come along Older times we're missing Spending the hours reminiscing Hurry, don't be late, I can hardly wait I said to myself when we're old We'll go dancing in the dark Walking through the park and reminiscing
I remember the days on the road, tryin' to get somewhere All the time spent behind the wheel, I remember the faces of people Who did me wrong there, and they were, oh, so many to know
Country dates and fans who wait for hours it's strange I don't even remember a name, patiently they wait and see Where will he run to now? And they were, oh, so many to know
I was born a dream chaser, running away from the country That made me rock 'n' roll, you're a home breaker turnin' my head From the family that loved me, and I hate it, how I hate leaving you
But what more can I do than to try and find my way? Carry me on to somewhere, send me someone who will share it all Help me to find my peace of mind
I remember the days on the road, I almost died there each year Harder than those before and I'll remember the faces of friends If I ever go back again, they were also many to know
I remember the days on the road, I remember the days on the road I remember the days on the road, I remember the days on the road Yes, I do, yes I do, oh, I remember the days on the road I remember the days on the road, and they were so many to know
Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind
I'm so happy for you baby Now that you've found somebody new I see it in your eyes, Lord it's no surprise What he can do for you
But when I look back baby When I look back to what we had And I know I'm countin' good times But there were just as many bad
And so I wish you Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind
There's a lesson here to learn when your baby ups and leaves you Carry on, don't feel concerned even though you're so much in love You need a little help from above, oh
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Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind
Oh ain't no foolin' with you baby Only the words are hard to find You got me tremblin' at the knees Answer won't you please Before I lose my mind
This is our fifth year baby And I feel like I'm in jail, Lord I'm holding on to this card Can't seem to get it in the mail And the card reads ...
Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind Happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind
Ooh yeah, happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind Ah yeah happy anniversary baby Got you on my mind
Oh, have a happy anniversary 'Cause I've got you on my mind Always on my mind
With everyday of my life, I can surely see Now where I am going, and everyday of this year I can clearly see I ain't wasted any time, no time at all
With everyday of my life, I've tried so hard to keep it on going How can I keep it on going? But other people around Keep on draggin' me down to the ground, drag me Down to the ground, they don't know move too slow
With everyday of my life, I am slowly growing tired of excuses And every question I raise, getting nothing but hurt And abuses from your mind, don't mind at all I don't mind at all, no no
Don't know why life's hard for us 'cause we sure do try Forget your cares and worries, you know that we'll get by Yes, we'll get by, don't need your help or sympathy Ain't getting down on bended knee, sooner or later you'll discover Don't turn your back on your own brother
With everyday of my life, I can surely see Now where I am going, and everyday of this year I can clearly see I ain't wasted any time, no time at all
Can you guess where I'm calling from? The Las Vegas Hilton, I know it's hard to hear, it's just the echo on the line.
Yes, that's right I'm calling from The Las Vegas Hilton, I just want to say that I'm feeling fine.
I'll be home on a Monday, somewhere around noon, please don't be angry, I'll be back with you real soon.
I was hoping to catch a glimpse, of the man from Memphis, they told me that he had gone, never leaving a trace.
I just could never get involved with those one-armed bandits, sure am craving for the smile on your face.
I'll be home on a Monday, somewhere around noon, please don't angry, I'll be back with you real soon, yeah.
You looked so lovely when I left I nearly didn't go, twelve thousand miles is such a long way, help me get to grips with Hollywood, you're getting through to me, Hollywood, you're in my movie.
I'll be home on a Monday, somewhere around noon, please don't be angry, I'll be back with you real soon.
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Can you guess where I'm calling from? Yes, that's right I'm calling from The Las Vegas Hilton.
I can remember when I was down in Alabama, my heart-strings broken again Somebody had the news She was a three-time loser, I had to choose her to win And every night was a lonely night I just didn't feel right I was searchin' for the inner light
I still recall the time I was a high-night flyer, a rainbow rider Shakin' the body down Easy women, my head's still swimmin' now Everyday I was up by three It was easy for me Never knew I couldn't see
We still go back Trying it one more try I still go back Following this heart of mine I go down there Hopin' she just won't lie She just don't care Talkin' 'bout the inner light
Still we go back To give it one more try I go back Following this heart of mine I go down there Hopin' that she just won't lie She just don't care Talkin' 'bout the inner light
(Talkin' 'bout the light) Talkin' 'bout the inner light (Talkin' 'bout the light) I'm talkin' 'bout the inner light
Woh, I'm broke agai-ain Blew my money on the smell of gi-in Woh, here I go agai-ain Fallin' down on the same old si-in Oh I know, I know I know I'm wro-o-ong And I know, I know I know I'm go-o-one
If I don't change my way-ays I'm livin' by numbered day-ays It can never la-ast My life is disappearing fa-a-ast But each day I live some more Missin' my baby so Pushin' myself to skid row There's not much further I know...wow-ow-ow
And if I saw her fa-ace I'd feel so out of pla-ace Wouldn't know what to say-ay I'd have to look the other way-ay-ay I'm down on my luck again Just can't smile and pretend I'm really a broken man
Woh, I'm broke agai-ain I blew my money on the smell of gi-in Woh, here I go agai-ain Fallin' down on the same old si-in Woh, I'm broke agai-ain Blew my money, now I'm broke agai-ain Woh, I'm broke agai-ain Blew my money, now I'm broke agai-ai-ain
Hey everybody yeah, don't you feel that there's something? Feel it, feel it? Hey everybody yeah, don't you feel that there's something?
People on their own are getting nowhere, I am on the road to see, If anything is anywhere and waiting, just for me.
Everynight I walk around the city. Seems like I'll never know, That feeling of being together when I go.
And it's a long way there, it's a long way to where I'm going, And it's a long way there, it's a long way to where I'm going.
Hey everybody, don't you feel that there's something, but you know in a moment it is gone. I live for the day when I can hear people saying that they know and they care for everyone But I feel like I've been here for the whole of my life, never knowing home.
It's a long way. It's a long, long, long way there, I'm gonna keep on tryin', I'm gonna keep on tryin', yeah, I'm gonna keep on tryin', I'm gonna keep on tryin', ah!
Been away from home for such a long time, And got to know this town, But I don't seem to matter much to anyone, who's around Is there anybody around?
Everynight I walk around the city, Seems like I'll never know, The feeling of being together when I go.
And it's a long way there, it's a long way to where I'm going, And it's a long way there, it's a long way to where I'm going.
Sometimes I think I'm just a crazy cat Running around, don't know where it's at Getting confused with my way of life That's when you say, now you cut that jive
Right now, right now You keep this flame I have alight in me And with this cat, it's curiosity That keeps me hanging on night and day
Surprisingly, again I hear you say Guess what, guess what, curiosity killed the cat I'm telling you I know where it's at Love is everywhere to be found Open your eyes and look around
You, you, you, yeah, yeah, yeah Some things you say take me by surprise I like your style so give me your advice Send me the truth and I'll always be Singing your song with you in harmony
That's right, that's right, curiosity killed the cat I'm telling you I know where it's at Love is everywhere to be found Open your eyes and look around
Curiosity killed the cat I'm telling you I know where it's at Love is everywhere to be found Open your eyes and look around You, you, you, yeah, yeah, yeah Ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh
Looked at my window for Robinson Crusoe, All I can see is Daniel Defoe, Everyone movin' in different directions, I don't know which way I can go, tell me.
Now I like the blues and I like cathedrals, I like the ladies' hands on my knee, I don't care what you think of my music, I sure care a lot what you think about me.
Meanwhile, the man inside me rages, He's tryin' to be free, You know he tryin' to be released. Meanwhile, clean out your cages, The nearer you're gonna get, The closer you're gonna be, The nearer you'll get, The closer you'll be, The nearer you'll get, The closer you'll be, The nearer you get ... the closer you'll be.
I like the blues, And I like the Beatles, I like the ladies' hands on my knee, I don't care what you think of my music, I sure care a lot what you think about me.
Meanwhile, the man inside me rages, He's trying to be free, You know he's tryin' to be released. Meanwhile, clean out your cages, The nearer you're gonna get, The closer you're gonna be, The nearer you'll get, The closer you'll be, The nearer you'll get, The closer you'll be, The nearer you get ... the closer you'll be.
My lady and me fought our way free from a shanty town Parades of the blues were in every night We slipped out of town with the morning's light
My lady and me wanted to see if we'd settle down We're still on the make with a one man show Gets harder to take, everyday we go And when will it end, oh, we just don't know
A half dozen ladies tried to change my life-style Promises and maybe, lead me astray, almost took me away And we're ready, and were waiting patiently For the time to come and be for my lady and me
Last night I had a thought of a house in the country But this day is just another with everything in front of me And my lady doesn't like it, but she won't say nothin' to me We've been out here learnin' to love for a long time
And we're ready, yes, we're waiting patiently For the time to come and be for my lady and me Oh, my lady, oh, my lady, oh, my lady Oh, my lady, oh, my lady
Oh, my lady and me fought our way free from a shanty town Parades of the blues were in every night We slipped out of town with the morning's light
My lady and me wanted to see if we'd settle down We're still on the make with a one man show Gets harder to take, everyday we go And when it will end, oh, we just don't know And when it will end, oh, we just don't know And when it will end, oh, my lady
Oh pretty Emma You sweet pretender Why don't you stay around? What's your dilemma? Won't you please tell me Emma I don't wanna lay you down Sometimes it's hard to bend Turn around You better start all over again
Please tell me Emma [Repeat x2]
Don't get excited You'll be invited Wait for the wheel to turn Don't be impatient You'll get liberated Everybody's got to learn You have got to make a contribution Then you can start to draw your own conclusion
Please tell me Emma [Repeat x4] Emma [Repeat x3] I'm still waiting [Repeat x2] Emma [Repeat x2]
Sometimes it's hard to bend Turn around You'd better start all over again All over again
Please tell me Emma [Repeat x4] Emma [Repeat x3] You'd better start relating Start relating
Oh pretty Emma You sweet pretender Why don't you stay around?
Oh pretty Emma You sweet pretender I don't want to lay you lay you lay you down
Oh pretty Emma You sweet pretender I don't want to lay you down
He just rode in from Nevada As the leaves turned brown With the dust from off the desert He drifted into town It was easy to see he was a gambler And the ladies all knew what he was after
He was the man in black Nobody knew why he came The man in black Does anyone here know his name?
He made his bed down by the river There he spent his days One by one all the ladies fell beneath his gaze They knew very well they were in danger But they were under the spell of a stranger
He was the man in black Nobody knew why he came The man in black Does anyone here know his name?
Can you tell me where he's hiding and Was there a young woman with him? She is my daughter I've come to fetch her And when I find her I swear that man's gonna die
He was the man in black Nobody knew why he came The man in black Does anyone here know his name?
He was the man in black Nobody knew why he came The man in black Does anyone here know his name?
He was the man in black Nobody knew why he came The man in black Does anyone here know his name?
Give me your hungry, give me your tired, give me your homeless, give me your wanderers, Statue of Liberty, standing in the harbour, this is America, we try a little harder. Oh, this is America, ah. We set the standards and everyone will follow, we've got our own values, but they're built on the dollar, Statue of Liberty, standing in the harbour, this is America, we try a little harder. Oh, but now it's tumbling, fakin', quakin', tremblin' on its own foundation, there's been so many warnings, too late the old lady's fallin', the only thing to do is to get out of the way, anything can happen in the U. S. of A. ain't no use anymore in tryin' harder, Statue of Liberty sinkin' in the harbour. You can be a millionaire by steppin' on the needy, words of equality, but they're written for the greedy, Statue of Liberty, yeah, yeah, standing in the harbour, this is America, we try a little harder. Oh, this is America, ah. Give me your hungry, give me your tired. give me your homeless, give me your wanderers. Give me your hungry, give me your tired. give me your homeless, give me your wanderers.
I live alone, I'm little known, I'm mad about my lady and glad about the way she loves me, I go away, but on the day, hate it to be leavin' and want just to be seeing my lady. And when I come home, she gives me a feelin' so fine, I'm still there locked in her mind, and I know it, know it, she wants to be with me, I see it all in her eyes, her feelings are hard to disguise, and I know it. We talked about the world and wanted to share it someday, but never had the chance cos circumstance took us away, so many things on my mind left to say, so many nights, and empty days. Now I live alone, I'm little known, I'm mad about my lady and sad about the way, I'm mad about my lady. And when I come home, she gives me a feelin' so fine, I'm still there locked in her mind, and I know it, know it, she wants to be with me, I see it all in her eyes, her feelings are hard to disguise, and I know it.
