Ricky Van Shelton

I got a hole in my pocket and I can't go to the fair
I got a hole in my pocket and I can't go to the fair
I'm blue cause I can't meet my baby there

Well I don't show up what will my baby do
Well I don't show up what will my baby do
She'll trifle and cuddle and love with someone new

Well ooh ooh ooh what will I do
My money's all gone and my baby is through
I got a hole in my pocket and I don't know what to do
[ guitar ]
I got a hole in my pocket and my money just runs on through
I got a hole in my pocket and my money just runs on through
Can't see a silver dollar but my baby darlin' wants them to

I told my baby have a little fun tonight
I told my baby have a little fun tonight
But it won't be so funny when there'll be no money in sight

Well ooh ooh ooh what will I do...
[ steel ]
Well ooh ooh ooh what will I do...
Yeah I got a hole in my pocket and I don't know what to do

CHORUS

I've got the radio blastin'
I've got the windows rolled down
And I'm cruisin' these backroads
on the outskirts of town
I can feel the wind a-blowin'
Hear the big engines whine
When I'm cruisin' these backroads
All my troubles are behind

Well when I woke up this morning
Well I took me a look outside
It was plain to see it was one of those days
tailor-made for taking a ride
So I went downstairs and cleared my head
with coffee and cigarettes
And when it hit me right there
then my mind was set

Well I phoned work and told'em
they're going to be a man short today
I got the sunny day blues, there's only one thing
that's gonna make them go away
So I went out and I climbed in to my big ol' Chevrolet


And with a turn of the key and a cloud of dust
I was on my way

REPEAT CHORUS

Well maybe I did maybe I didn't
Go and lose my job today
But you can take my cares, take my worries
and blow them all away
For there comes a time in any man's life
when he's got to break free
I got four good wheels and an endless road
Stretched out in front of me

REPEAT CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS

CHORUS

I've got the radio blastin'
I've got the windows rolled down
And I'm cruisin' these backroads
on the outskirts of town
I can feel the wind a-blowin'
Hear the big engines whine
When I'm cruisin' these backroads
All my troubles are behind

Well when I woke up this morning
Well I took me a look outside
It was plain to see it was one of those days
tailor-made for taking a ride
So I went downstairs and cleared my head
with coffee and cigarettes
And when it hit me right there
then my mind was set

Well I phoned work and told'em
they're going to be a man short today
I got the sunny day blues, there's only one thing
that's gonna make them go away
So I went out and I climbed in to my big ol' Chevrolet


And with a turn of the key and a cloud of dust
I was on my way

REPEAT CHORUS

Well maybe I did maybe I didn't
Go and lose my job today
But you can take my cares, take my worries
and blow them all away
For there comes a time in any man's life
when he's got to break free
I got four good wheels and an endless road
Stretched out in front of me

REPEAT CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS

CHORUS

I've got the radio blastin'
I've got the windows rolled down
And I'm cruisin' these backroads
on the outskirts of town
I can feel the wind a-blowin'
Hear the big engines whine
When I'm cruisin' these backroads
All my troubles are behind

Well when I woke up this morning
Well I took me a look outside
It was plain to see it was one of those days
tailor-made for taking a ride
So I went downstairs and cleared my head
with coffee and cigarettes
And when it hit me right there
then my mind was set

Well I phoned work and told'em
they're going to be a man short today
I got the sunny day blues, there's only one thing
that's gonna make them go away
So I went out and I climbed in to my big ol' Chevrolet


And with a turn of the key and a cloud of dust
I was on my way

REPEAT CHORUS

Well maybe I did maybe I didn't
Go and lose my job today
But you can take my cares, take my worries
and blow them all away
For there comes a time in any man's life
when he's got to break free
I got four good wheels and an endless road
Stretched out in front of me

REPEAT CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS

Can't you tell by the spell that I'm under
This fella's wonderin' if you'll let me get next to you
Is there a chance of gettin' through
You never seem to notice me no matter what I do
And everybody in town knows I'm crazy over you

It's for sure there's no cure for your kissin'
Doctor says this is the last thing I'll ever do
My heart will break right in two
You never seem to notice me no matter what I do
And everybody in town knows I'm crazy over you

Everybody knows that I've been after you girl
Come on sweet baby let's give it a whirl
Give it up darlin' I'll make you all mine
And we can be together lovin' all the time
[ guitar ]
Can't you tell by the spell...
Well you turn your pretty head away I'm actin' like a fool
And everybody in town knows I'm crazy over you
[ guitar ]
Everybody in town knows I'm crazy over you

She had a rag top Eldorado tuck-in-row pleat
She picked me up in Colorado and put me right in the drivers seat
I said I got no money, you know I got no job
She said, "I tell you what honey, let's find a place to rob"

Now the man at the station's name was Jim
I saw it sewed on his shirt
I told him do what I say you'll live another day
Nobody's gotta get hurt

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Well I thought the thing was over she was counting the cash
When an unmarked Chevy Nova made the blue lights flash
She said, "Officer, would you help me please?"
I looked at her and she was pointing at me

You see Jim at the station played his part
He talked a little perjury
He went to great pains to leave out a name
He was a future ex-husband, can't you see?

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Now the cop at the station's name was Joe
Saw it on his badge on his shirt
He said you'll never get away just do what we say
Nobody's gotta get hurt

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

It was a crime of passion
It's just a crime of passion

She had a rag top Eldorado tuck-in-row pleat
She picked me up in Colorado and put me right in the drivers seat
I said I got no money, you know I got no job
She said, "I tell you what honey, let's find a place to rob"

Now the man at the station's name was Jim
I saw it sewed on his shirt
I told him do what I say you'll live another day
Nobody's gotta get hurt

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Well I thought the thing was over she was counting the cash
When an unmarked Chevy Nova made the blue lights flash
She said, "Officer, would you help me please?"
I looked at her and she was pointing at me

You see Jim at the station played his part
He talked a little perjury
He went to great pains to leave out a name
He was a future ex-husband, can't you see?

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Now the cop at the station's name was Joe
Saw it on his badge on his shirt
He said you'll never get away just do what we say
Nobody's gotta get hurt

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

It was a crime of passion
It's just a crime of passion

She had a rag top Eldorado tuck-in-row pleat
She picked me up in Colorado and put me right in the drivers seat
I said I got no money, you know I got no job
She said, "I tell you what honey, let's find a place to rob"

Now the man at the station's name was Jim
I saw it sewed on his shirt
I told him do what I say you'll live another day
Nobody's gotta get hurt

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Well I thought the thing was over she was counting the cash
When an unmarked Chevy Nova made the blue lights flash
She said, "Officer, would you help me please?"
I looked at her and she was pointing at me

You see Jim at the station played his part
He talked a little perjury
He went to great pains to leave out a name
He was a future ex-husband, can't you see?

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Now the cop at the station's name was Joe
Saw it on his badge on his shirt
He said you'll never get away just do what we say
Nobody's gotta get hurt

It was a crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

Crime of passion
She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand
Crime of passion
A beautiful woman and a desperate man

It was a crime of passion
It's just a crime of passion

I laughed it off
When she left
I thought she'd
Come back again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then
She won't come home
She says her love
Will never be mine again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then
Guess I wasn't
So smart after all
I forgot
That with love
There are two
Ways to fall
I laughed it off
When she left
I thought
She'd come back again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then

I laughed it off
When she left
I thought she'd
Come back again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then
She won't come home
She says her love
Will never be mine again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then
Guess I wasn't
So smart after all
I forgot
That with love
There are two
Ways to fall
I laughed it off
When she left
I thought
She'd come back again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then

I laughed it off
When she left
I thought she'd
Come back again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then
She won't come home
She says her love
Will never be mine again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then
Guess I wasn't
So smart after all
I forgot
That with love
There are two
Ways to fall
I laughed it off
When she left
I thought
She'd come back again
Don't we all
Have the right
To be wrong
Now and then

I got a hole in my pocket and I can't go to the fair
I got a hole in my pocket and I can't go to the fair
I'm blue cause I can't meet my baby there

Well I don't show up what will my baby do
Well I don't show up what will my baby do
She'll trifle and cuddle and love with someone new

Well ooh ooh ooh what will I do
My money's all gone and my baby is through
I got a hole in my pocket and I don't know what to do
[ guitar ]
I got a hole in my pocket and my money just runs on through
I got a hole in my pocket and my money just runs on through
Can't see a silver dollar but my baby darlin' wants them to

I told my baby have a little fun tonight
I told my baby have a little fun tonight
But it won't be so funny when there'll be no money in sight

Well ooh ooh ooh what will I do...
[ steel ]
Well ooh ooh ooh what will I do...
Yeah I got a hole in my pocket and I don't know what to do

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
And without you, he'd rather be dead
I felt my hands shaking
I felt my heart breaking
'Cause I meant every word he said

I saw him whisper something
Then I saw you look so happy
It's a look I won't ever forget
'Cause whatever he told you
Meant I'd never hold you
And I meant every word he said

His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said, "I do"
I choked back, I do too
And I meant every word he said

His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said, "I do"
I choked back, I do too
'Cause I meant every word he said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
And without you, he'd rather be dead
I felt my hands shaking
I felt my heart breaking
'Cause I meant every word he said

I saw him whisper something
Then I saw you look so happy
It's a look I won't ever forget
'Cause whatever he told you
Meant I'd never hold you
And I meant every word he said

His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said, "I do"
I choked back, I do too
And I meant every word he said

His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said, "I do"
I choked back, I do too
'Cause I meant every word he said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
And without you, he'd rather be dead
I felt my hands shaking
I felt my heart breaking
'Cause I meant every word he said

I saw him whisper something
Then I saw you look so happy
It's a look I won't ever forget
'Cause whatever he told you
Meant I'd never hold you
And I meant every word he said

His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said, "I do"
I choked back, I do too
And I meant every word he said

His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said

I heard him say, "I love you"
I heard him say, "Forever"
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said, "I do"
I choked back, I do too
'Cause I meant every word he said

Well Lordy I shall not be, I shall not be moved
I shall not be, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's growin' in the meadow (down by the water)
I shall not be moved

I'm on my way to glory land and I shall not be moved
On my way to glory land I will not be moved
I'm like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

I shall not be, I shall not be moved
I shall not be, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

I shall not be, I shall not be moved
I shall not be, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

Well I'm on my way to glory land and I shall not be moved
On my way to glory land I shall not be moved
I'm like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

Oh well
I shall not be, I shall not be moved
I shall not be, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

On this rock of ages, I shall not be moved
On this rock of ages, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

Glory, glory, glory Hallelujah, I shall not be moved
Glory Hallelujah, I shall not be moved
Just like a tree that's planted by the water
I shall not be moved

You've got me callin' on the phone.
You've got me cryin' all night long.
But baby, I love you.
Baby, yes I love you.

Heard people sayin' lots of things,
'Bout how you sold your wedding ring.
But baby, I love you.
Baby, yes I love you.

But I don't care what people say.
I still love you anyway.
Oh yes, I love you.
I still love you.

Missed you most of all this year.
I must have cried a million tears,
'Cause baby, I love you.
Baby, yes I love you.

But I don't care what people say.
I still love you anyway.
Oh yes, I love you.
I still love you.

But I don't care what people say.
I still love you anyway.
Oh yes, I love you.
I still love you.

Walk away leave with my blessing
Once in awhile, let me hear from you
If we never meet again, before my life is over
I'll leave this world loving you

You can take every thing but my memories
For they're good ones and they'll see me through
If we never meet again, I'll love you forever
I'll leave this world loving you

You were mine for a time, and I'm thankful
Oh but life would be lonesome without you
If we never meet again, this side of heaven
I'll leave this world loving you

If we never meet again, this side of heaven
I'll leave this world loving you

Walk away leave with my blessing
Once in awhile, let me hear from you
If we never meet again, before my life is over
I'll leave this world loving you

You can take every thing but my memories
For they're good ones and they'll see me through
If we never meet again, I'll love you forever
I'll leave this world loving you

You were mine for a time, and I'm thankful
Oh but life would be lonesome without you
If we never meet again, this side of heaven
I'll leave this world loving you

If we never meet again, this side of heaven
I'll leave this world loving you

Walk away leave with my blessing
Once in awhile, let me hear from you
If we never meet again, before my life is over
I'll leave this world loving you

You can take every thing but my memories
For they're good ones and they'll see me through
If we never meet again, I'll love you forever
I'll leave this world loving you

You were mine for a time, and I'm thankful
Oh but life would be lonesome without you
If we never meet again, this side of heaven
I'll leave this world loving you

If we never meet again, this side of heaven
I'll leave this world loving you

When you left me lonely here
I thought that I would drown in tears
As one was wiped away
Another one would take it's place
Drop by drop as time went by
I slowly ran that river dry
Until I finally realized today

[Chorus:]
That I've cried my last tear for you
Wasted my last year on you
There's no trace of the heartache I knew
It's been raining pain since you walked out
Baby that's all over now
'Cause I've cried my last tear for you

I use to lay alone in bed
With my pillow soaking wet
And all of those lonely nights
I thought there was no end in sight
I cried my heart out over you
Then I cried the hurt out too
It took awhile but now I'll be alright

[Chorus:]

Yeah, baby I've cried my last tear for you

When you left me lonely here
I thought that I would drown in tears
As one was wiped away
Another one would take it's place
Drop by drop as time went by
I slowly ran that river dry
Until I finally realized today

[Chorus:]
That I've cried my last tear for you
Wasted my last year on you
There's no trace of the heartache I knew
It's been raining pain since you walked out
Baby that's all over now
'Cause I've cried my last tear for you

I use to lay alone in bed
With my pillow soaking wet
And all of those lonely nights
I thought there was no end in sight
I cried my heart out over you
Then I cried the hurt out too
It took awhile but now I'll be alright

[Chorus:]

Yeah, baby I've cried my last tear for you

When you left me lonely here
I thought that I would drown in tears
As one was wiped away
Another one would take it's place
Drop by drop as time went by
I slowly ran that river dry
Until I finally realized today

[Chorus:]
That I've cried my last tear for you
Wasted my last year on you
There's no trace of the heartache I knew
It's been raining pain since you walked out
Baby that's all over now
'Cause I've cried my last tear for you

I use to lay alone in bed
With my pillow soaking wet
And all of those lonely nights
I thought there was no end in sight
I cried my heart out over you
Then I cried the hurt out too
It took awhile but now I'll be alright

[Chorus:]

Yeah, baby I've cried my last tear for you

He was sitting beside me
In the passenger seat
As I looked through the windshield
At the quiet little street
He was smiling so proud
As he gave me the key
But inside, I knew
He was as nervous as me

I said, "Daddy, oh daddy
Are you sure I know how
Are you sure that I'm ready
To drive this car now"

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines

'Cause it's a long, narrow road
Only the good Lord knows
Where it leads in the end
But you got to begin
So keep your hands on the wheel
Believe in the things that are real
Just take your time
And keep it between the lines

I was sitting in my chair
And sneaking a look at him
Lying on the floor with his coloring book
Then he caught me watching
And he climbed on my knee

He said "Daddy, oh daddy
Would you do one with me"
Then I hugged him so tightly
As we turned the page
Said, "I haven't done this
Since I was your age"

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
Daddy, all you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines"

So we finished the picture
And I put him to bed
Got down on my knees and I bowed my head

I said "Father, oh father, I feel so alone
Are you sure I can raise him
With his mommy gone"
Then the answer came back so gentle and low
In words of my daddy, from so long ago

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines"

So keep your hands on the wheel
Believe in the things that are real
Take your time, and
Keep it between the lines

Just take your time, and
Keep it between the lines

He was sitting beside me
In the passenger seat
As I looked through the windshield
At the quiet little street
He was smiling so proud
As he gave me the key
But inside, I knew
He was as nervous as me

I said, "Daddy, oh daddy
Are you sure I know how
Are you sure that I'm ready
To drive this car now"

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines

'Cause it's a long, narrow road
Only the good Lord knows
Where it leads in the end
But you got to begin
So keep your hands on the wheel
Believe in the things that are real
Just take your time
And keep it between the lines

I was sitting in my chair
And sneaking a look at him
Lying on the floor with his coloring book
Then he caught me watching
And he climbed on my knee

He said "Daddy, oh daddy
Would you do one with me"
Then I hugged him so tightly
As we turned the page
Said, "I haven't done this
Since I was your age"

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
Daddy, all you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines"

So we finished the picture
And I put him to bed
Got down on my knees and I bowed my head

I said "Father, oh father, I feel so alone
Are you sure I can raise him
With his mommy gone"
Then the answer came back so gentle and low
In words of my daddy, from so long ago

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines"

So keep your hands on the wheel
Believe in the things that are real
Take your time, and
Keep it between the lines

Just take your time, and
Keep it between the lines

He was sitting beside me
In the passenger seat
As I looked through the windshield
At the quiet little street
He was smiling so proud
As he gave me the key
But inside, I knew
He was as nervous as me

I said, "Daddy, oh daddy
Are you sure I know how
Are you sure that I'm ready
To drive this car now"

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines

'Cause it's a long, narrow road
Only the good Lord knows
Where it leads in the end
But you got to begin
So keep your hands on the wheel
Believe in the things that are real
Just take your time
And keep it between the lines

I was sitting in my chair
And sneaking a look at him
Lying on the floor with his coloring book
Then he caught me watching
And he climbed on my knee

He said "Daddy, oh daddy
Would you do one with me"
Then I hugged him so tightly
As we turned the page
Said, "I haven't done this
Since I was your age"

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
Daddy, all you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines"

So we finished the picture
And I put him to bed
Got down on my knees and I bowed my head

I said "Father, oh father, I feel so alone
Are you sure I can raise him
With his mommy gone"
Then the answer came back so gentle and low
In words of my daddy, from so long ago

He said, "I'm right here beside you
And you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do
Is keep it between the lines"

So keep your hands on the wheel
Believe in the things that are real
Take your time, and
Keep it between the lines

Just take your time, and
Keep it between the lines

Honey, sit down, let me tell you what I'm thinking
A story I remember as a kid
About a man who tried to tell his wife he loved her
And the strong and simple heart felt way he did

He said, I thank the Lord for blessing me with feelings
And the strength to work and live the way I do
And then I asked my two most wanted wishes
Let me live with love and die with you

Now the woman in that story was my mama
So I'm passing on a family legacy
And when I tell you that I feel just like my daddy
And every night I fall down on my knees

And I thank the Lord for blessing me with feelings
And the strength to work and live the way I do
And then I asked my two most wanted wishes
Let me live with love and die with you
Yes, let me live with love and die with you

If she seems cold and bitter
Then I beg of you
Just stop and consider
All she's gone through
Don't be quick to condemn her
For things she might say
Just remember
Life turned her that way

(Chorus)
She's been walked on
And stepped on
So many times
And I hate to admit it
But the last footprint's mine
She was cryin
When I met her
She cries harder today
So don't blame her
Life turned her that way

(Repeat Chorus)

No don't blame her
Life turned her that way

If she seems cold and bitter
Then I beg of you
Just stop and consider
All she's gone through
Don't be quick to condemn her
For things she might say
Just remember
Life turned her that way

(Chorus)
She's been walked on
And stepped on
So many times
And I hate to admit it
But the last footprint's mine
She was cryin
When I met her
She cries harder today
So don't blame her
Life turned her that way

(Repeat Chorus)

No don't blame her
Life turned her that way

If she seems cold and bitter
Then I beg of you
Just stop and consider
All she's gone through
Don't be quick to condemn her
For things she might say
Just remember
Life turned her that way

(Chorus)
She's been walked on
And stepped on
So many times
And I hate to admit it
But the last footprint's mine
She was cryin
When I met her
She cries harder today
So don't blame her
Life turned her that way

(Repeat Chorus)

No don't blame her
Life turned her that way

She hangs up the phone and her heart starts to pound
Someone just told her an old friend's in town
And a million old feelings come rushing in
Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend

She's living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
She just can't forget it, Lord knows, she's tried
She's living proof, true love never dies

You answer the door and I say, "Hello"
If you don't want to see me just tell me, I'll go
But I can't love without you, it's only pretend
There's no love like you're sweet love, can we try it again?

We're living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
I just can't forget you, Lord knows, I've tried
We're living proof, true love never dies
Yes, we're living proof, true love never dies

She hangs up the phone and her heart starts to pound
Someone just told her an old friend's in town
And a million old feelings come rushing in
Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend

She's living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
She just can't forget it, Lord knows, she's tried
She's living proof, true love never dies

You answer the door and I say, "Hello"
If you don't want to see me just tell me, I'll go
But I can't love without you, it's only pretend
There's no love like you're sweet love, can we try it again?

We're living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
I just can't forget you, Lord knows, I've tried
We're living proof, true love never dies
Yes, we're living proof, true love never dies

She hangs up the phone and her heart starts to pound
Someone just told her an old friend's in town
And a million old feelings come rushing in
Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend

She's living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
She just can't forget it, Lord knows, she's tried
She's living proof, true love never dies

You answer the door and I say, "Hello"
If you don't want to see me just tell me, I'll go
But I can't love without you, it's only pretend
There's no love like you're sweet love, can we try it again?

We're living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
I just can't forget you, Lord knows, I've tried
We're living proof, true love never dies
Yes, we're living proof, true love never dies

Well, the morning that I met you baby, I could feel the heat
My blood started fallin' from my head down to my feet
You started a fire way deep down in my soul, baby in my soul
Now, this love is burnin', burnin' out of control

[Incomprehensible] and touch like this
You're melting me like butter with that sizzling kiss
With your arms around me, I ain't never cold, baby never cold
'Cause this love is burnin', burnin' out of control

We got a red hot love with a blue tipped flame
We could not drown this fire in a hurricane
Well, I got the fever and I can't get enough
Somebody take my temperature, I think I'm burnin' up

[Incomprehensible] man in this heart stone
I'll never be the same, baby, you'll never be alone
Well, I mean what I'm saying, I ain't blowin' no smoke, ain't blowin' smoke
This time love is burnin', burnin' out of control

Got a red hot love with a blue tipped flame
We could not drown this fire in a hurricane
Well, I got the fever and I can't get enough
Somebody take my temperature, I think I'm burnin' up

We got a red hot love with a blue tipped flame
We could not drown this fire in a hurricane
Well, I got the fever and I can't get enough
Somebody take my temperature, I think I'm burnin' up

I'm satisfied with just a cottage below
A little silver and a little gold
But in that city where the ransomed will shine
I want a gold one that's silver lined

I've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk on the streets that are purest gold
[ organ ]
Don't think me poor or deserted or lonely
I'm not discouraged I'm heaven bound
I'm but a pilgrim in search of a city
I want a mansion a harp and a crown

I've got a mansion just over the hilltop...
[ organ ]
I've got a mansion just over the hilltop...

Heart of mine... heart of mine
Whatcha gonna do with your lonely self this time
Well you went and did it this time
When you heard temptation call
Shame won't let you walk back
And pride won't let you crawl
She'll cry when she finds out
She'll tell us both to leave
And even though you're guilty
She'll blame it all on me
Heart of mine...oh heart of mine
Whatcha gonna do with your lonely self this time
Cross that line
You had to cross that line
I must have fool to listen to you heart of mine
How can ya keep on beatin'
Actin' like there's nothing wrong
Can't you feel the sorrow
Are you made of stone
What were you thinkin' of
Ya must have been out of my mind
Oh why must I be shackled
To you heart of mine
Heart of mine... oh heart of mine
Whatcha gonna do with your lonely self this time
Cross that line
You had to cross that line
I must have been a fool to listen to you heart of mine
Heart of mine... oh heart of mine
Whatcha gonna do with your lonely self this time
Cross that line
You had to cross that line
I must have been a fool to listen to you heart of mine
Heart of mine...oh heart of mine
Whatcha gonna do with your lonely self this time
Cross that line
You had to cross that line
I must have been a fool to listen to you heart of mine
I must have been a fool to listen to you heart of mine

I'll do everything i can to make you proud to be my man
And I'll fullfill all your fantasies
I guess we're promising alot, but for now it's all we've got
And i'll stand by you through our rockin years

(chorus)
Rockin' chairs
Rockin' babies
Rock'a'bye
Rock of ages
Side by side we'll be together always
And if you hold me tight when you love me
Thats all i'll ask of you
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years


I'll be your friend
I'll be your lover
Until the end they'll be no other
And my heart has only room for one
Yes I'l always love you
And I'll always be here for you
And I'll stand by you throgh our rockin' years

(chorus)


Rockin' chairs
Rockin' babies
Rock'a'bye
Rock of ages
Side by side we'll be together always
And if you hold me tight when you love me
That's all I'll ask of you
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years

Rockin' chairs
Rockin' babies
Rock'a'bye
Rock of ages
Side by side we'll be together always
And yes I'll always love you and I'll always be here for you
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years
Yes I'll be here and I'll stand by you through our rockin' years
Through our rockin' years

I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I called on dear old Santa Claus
To see what I could see
He took me to his workshop
And told his plans to me. So

[Chorus]
You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin to town
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He knows when you're a wake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town

With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin to town

Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready
His reindeers and his sleigh. So

[Chorus]

With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town

You heard what?
Well it ain't true
I was here most all last night
I got over you the day you left
Could it be somebody lied
They said what?
That I was cryin'?
I haven't shed a tear in years
That I spoke your name?
Well that's insane
I hardly noticed your not here
That I showed your picture
To some stranger
Don't you think I got no pride
They've been here at home
Face down on a shelf
Lord I bet somebody lied
But if they were true
What would it matter to you?
Would it change the way you feel?
If the rumors were right
Would you be here tonight?
To help this old heart heal
Well don't worry
It wasn't me
Just someone who's world
Was torn in two
Someone who looks a lot like me
And loves someone like you
So forget the tears
I never cried
Lord I bet somebody lied

You heard what?
Well it ain't true
I was here most all last night
I got over you the day you left
Could it be somebody lied
They said what?
That I was cryin'?
I haven't shed a tear in years
That I spoke your name?
Well that's insane
I hardly noticed your not here
That I showed your picture
To some stranger
Don't you think I got no pride
They've been here at home
Face down on a shelf
Lord I bet somebody lied
But if they were true
What would it matter to you?
Would it change the way you feel?
If the rumors were right
Would you be here tonight?
To help this old heart heal
Well don't worry
It wasn't me
Just someone who's world
Was torn in two
Someone who looks a lot like me
And loves someone like you
So forget the tears
I never cried
Lord I bet somebody lied

You heard what?
Well it ain't true
I was here most all last night
I got over you the day you left
Could it be somebody lied
They said what?
That I was cryin'?
I haven't shed a tear in years
That I spoke your name?
Well that's insane
I hardly noticed your not here
That I showed your picture
To some stranger
Don't you think I got no pride
They've been here at home
Face down on a shelf
Lord I bet somebody lied
But if they were true
What would it matter to you?
Would it change the way you feel?
If the rumors were right
Would you be here tonight?
To help this old heart heal
Well don't worry
It wasn't me
Just someone who's world
Was torn in two
Someone who looks a lot like me
And loves someone like you
So forget the tears
I never cried
Lord I bet somebody lied

You heard what?
Well it ain't true
I was here most all last night
I got over you the day you left
Could it be somebody lied
They said what?
That I was cryin'?
I haven't shed a tear in years
That I spoke your name?
Well that's insane
I hardly noticed your not here
That I showed your picture
To some stranger
Don't you think I got no pride
They've been here at home
Face down on a shelf
Lord I bet somebody lied
But if they were true
What would it matter to you?
Would it change the way you feel?
If the rumors were right
Would you be here tonight?
To help this old heart heal
Well don't worry
It wasn't me
Just someone who's world
Was torn in two
Someone who looks a lot like me
And loves someone like you
So forget the tears
I never cried
Lord I bet somebody lied

Somewhere there should be
For all the world to see
A statue of a fool
Made of stone
The image of a man
Who let love
Slip through his hands
And then
Just let him stand there
All alone
And they're on his face
A gold tear
Should be placed
To honor the million
Tears he's cried
And the hurt in his eyes
Will it show
So everyone will know
That concealed is
A broken heart inside
So build me a statue
And lord build it high
So that all can see
Then inscribe
The worlds greatest fool
And name it after me

Somewhere there should be
For all the world to see
A statue of a fool
Made of stone
The image of a man
Who let love
Slip through his hands
And then
Just let him stand there
All alone
And they're on his face
A gold tear
Should be placed
To honor the million
Tears he's cried
And the hurt in his eyes
Will it show
So everyone will know
That concealed is
A broken heart inside
So build me a statue
And lord build it high
So that all can see
Then inscribe
The worlds greatest fool
And name it after me

Somewhere there should be
For all the world to see
A statue of a fool
Made of stone
The image of a man
Who let love
Slip through his hands
And then
Just let him stand there
All alone
And they're on his face
A gold tear
Should be placed
To honor the million
Tears he's cried
And the hurt in his eyes
Will it show
So everyone will know
That concealed is
A broken heart inside
So build me a statue
And lord build it high
So that all can see
Then inscribe
The worlds greatest fool
And name it after me

Sweet memories
Sweet memories

My world is like a river, as dark as it is deep
Night after night, the past slips in and gathers all my sleep
My days are just an endless stream of emptiness to me
Filled only by the fleeting moments of his memory

Sweet memories
Sweet, sweet memories
Oh yeah

He slipped into the silence of my dreams last night
Wondering from room to room, just turning on each light
His laughter spills like water from the river to the sea
I'm swept away from the sadness, clinging to his memory

Oh, sweet, sweet memories
Sweet memories
Oh yes

God bless my daddy, I learned so much from him
He taught me at an early age I had to sink or swim
He said, "Boy, that old river of life can wash away your dreams
But you gotta keep right on kicking and swimming upstream"

Before I knew it I was out there on the street
That old gal they call lady luck she wasn't kind to me
As a matter of fact you could say she was down right mean
She kept me in way over my head and swimming upstream

Swimming upstream, swimming upstream
Fightin' every inch of the way for a poor boy's dream
Things will get rough, times will get lean
But the only choice you got is keep swimming upstream

Every time I think my ship is comin' in
That old tide will turn and it'll take me back out again
If I just lay back and float I'll be in trouble you see
So I gotta keep working and kicking and swimming upstream

Swimming upstream swimming upstream
Fightin' every inch of the way for a poor boy's dream
Things will get rough, times will get lean
But the only choice you got is keep swimming upstream

Swimming upstream swimming upstream
Fightin' every inch of the way for a poor boy's dream
Things will get rough, times will get lean
But the only choice you got is keep swimming upstream

Yeah, the only choice that you got is keep swimming upstream