A Boy Named Sue ( Johnny Cash )

My daddy left home when I was three And he didn't leave much to Ma and me Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze. Now, I don't blame him cause he run and hid But the meanest thing that he ever did …

I´m Coming Home ( Johnny Horton )

Get your face all pretty and your hair done right Cause we're gonna do the town tonight I´m coming into town and right on time I still got your loving on my mind I'm a coming home I gotta make some love I'm a coming …

Bright Lights and Blonde Haired Women ( Ray Price )

I'm getting tired of roaming around I'm getting tired of painting the town Bright lights and blonde haired women don't thrill me I'm getting tired of being lit up like a Christmas tree I guess I done everything there is to do You said it …

Did She Mention My Name ( Bill Anderson )

It's so nice to meet an old friend and pass the time of day And talk about the hometown a million miles away Is the ice still on the river are the old folks still the same And by the way did she mention my …

Holiday for Love ( Mel Tillis )

I'd like to make everyday with you a holiday for love Every hour of the day you're all I'm a thinking of All week long when you're gone I sit around so blue I just can't wait for the Saturday date that's my holiday with …

She Took It Like A Man ( Confederate Railroad )

I hated like the devil to tell her we were through I was sure it would break her heart tear her world in two She is such a fragile thing Lord I hate to make her cry So I broke it to her gently when …

The Night I Stole Old Sammy Morgans Gin ( Hank Snow )

Listen folks and I will tell a funny story You may think it sad but I was in my glory Twas a cellar I crept in cobwebs brushing by my chin On the night I stole old Sammy Morgan's gin As my hand fell on …

Don´t Squeeze My Sharmon ( Charlie Walker )

Did you hear what happened last Saturday night While dancing and drinking we all got half tight This sweet thing named Sharmon was a dancing with me When up stepped her boy friend and he hollered at me Please don't squeeze my Sharmon don't hold …

Goldfinger ( Shirley Bassey )

Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A spider's touch Such a cold finger Beckons you to enter his web of sin But don't go in Golden words he will pour in your ear But his lies can't disguise what you fear …

Falling Asleep In Your Arms, Dreading The Sunrise ( Thomas Reid )

I’m falling asleep, And you’re pressing your cheek against me, Against me, I don’t want you to leave For a moment I felt at peace I felt peace Falling asleep, Ho, ho, holding your cheek against me, Against me, I don’t want you to leave …

Boat On The River ( Styx )

Take me down to my boat on the river I need to go down, I need to come down Take me back to my boat on the river And I won't cry out anymore Time stands still as I gaze in her waters She eases …

Wasted Days And Wasted Nights ( Freddy Fender )

Wasted days and wasted nights I have left for you behind For you don't belong to me your heart belongs to someone else Why should I keep loving you when I know that you're not true And why should I call your name when you're …

Save Yourself ( )

I walked every town I need you to know there's nothing left to sell me I'm broke I just want these holes When I try to run for no reason Or so I'm told Don't you think I know You're only trying to save yourself …

Massachusetts ( Bee Gees )

Feel I'm goin' back to Massachusetts, Something's telling me I must go home. And the lights all went downin Massachusetts The day I left her standing on her own. Tried to hitch a ride to San Francisco, Gotta do the things I wanna do. And …

Cover me in sunshine ( Pink, Willow Sage Hart )

[] I've been dreaming friendly faces I got so much time to kill [] Just imagine people laughing I know some day we will And even if it's far away Get me through another day Cover me in sunshine Shower me with good times Tell …

Downbound Train ( Bruce Springsteen )

I had a job, I had a girl I had something going mister in this world I got laid off down at the lumber yard Our love went bad, times got hard Now I work down at the carwash Where all it ever does is …

I Cried But My Tears Were Too Late ( Hank Snow )

One heart too many I have broken love dreams that faded and died Too many teardrops have fallen too many vows cast aside Soft wedding bells should be ringing for us in the chapel tonight But this morning they tolled and her bright band of …

Almost Like A Song ( Ronnie Milsap )

Once in ev'ry life someone comes along; And you came to me -- it was almost like a song. You were in my arms just where you belong; We were so in love -- it was almost like a song. January through December We had …

Her Man ( )

I'm gonna change my way of doin' things around here. Well I'm turnin' over a new leaf, gonna get myself in gear. Cause I've got a woman who's better than most, And I've made a mess of her plans.(not sure) Starting today all I'm gonna …

Abilene Rose ( Marty Robbins )

All you young cowboys come gather around I'll tell you a story of Abilene town Of two young lovers as true lovers know The girl in this story is Abilene Rose Rose Rose Abilene Rose Your memory still lives in my heart R-o-ose Abilene Rose …

The Worst Is Yet To Come ( Merle Haggard )

Such a little time has passed since you went away Where are all these heartaches coming from I can hardly stand the pain of missing you today And I know the worst is yet to come If there was something I could find to drive …

They Can't Take Your Love ( Kitty Wells and Red Foley )

They may try to plan my life as people often do But they can't change the way I feel for you They say a rich young love could better play the part But they can't take your love from my heart They say I should …

I Cried Again ( Wanda Jackson )

Tear-drops fell the night you said I love you dear and you were wed I watched you while you held her hand And I bowed my head and cried again I cried again when I reached home There set your picture all alone I've thought …

Midnight, The Stars,You ( The Ray Noble Band )

DM7 D6 DM7 D6 G GM7 G6 G5 Mid - night, with the stars and you; A7sus4 A7 Em7 A7 Dalt Fdim(IV) G Gdim Mid - night, and a ren - dez - vous. [Fdim(IV)] Your eyes held a mes - sage ten - der, …

Thats What Makes The Jukebox Play ( Moe Bandy )

I just spent my last nickel Trying to dry my tears away Trying to mend a broken heart That you once led a stray I know life is funny This old world is built that way So many disappointments That's what makes the jukebox play …

California Dreaming ( The Mamas And The Papas )

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day I’d be be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California dreaming on such a winter’s day Stopped into a church I passes along the …

What Are You Trying To Say ( Johnny Williams )

You tell me you don't like my friends You don't like the cloths that I wear You don't like the part in my hair You don't like the music I hear What are you trying to say Why don't you say what you mean If …

Meet In The Middle ( )

It was seven hundred fence posts from your place to ours Neither one of us was old enough to drive a car Sometimes it was rainin', sometimes it would shine We wore out that gravel road between your house and mine I'd start walkin' your …

King Lear ( Recorded Cal Smith )

There´s an old man in town named O´Leary but we call him Lear He lives in a world grownup people can´t get to from here But he´s magic to children and they love this gentle old man He can´t relate to grownups but we know …

Far Far Away ( Slade )

( for original key of Bm ) I've seen the yellow lights go down the Mississippi I've seen the bridges of the world and they are for real I've had a red light off-the-wrist without me even getting kissed It still seems so unreal I've …

Call For Ambulance ( )

You thought you had is all figured out. You had a plan for everything that you would face. What happens now when it just won't work out? You can't run from what you've gotten into now. But don't lose hope, it's not all over now. …

Why Am I Crying ( )

I don?t miss your dirty clothes on the floor No one leaves the lights on anymore The towels are hanging just where they should It?s drop dead quiet in my neighborhood I?m not that fragile I?m not gonna break Love?s so over rated I?m not …

Dreams ( The Cranberries )

Oh my life is changing everyday in every possible way though my dreams, it's never quite as it seems never quite as it seems I know I felt like this before but now I'm feeling it even more because it came from you Then I …

Separate Ways ( Elvis Presley )

I see a change has come into our lives It's not the same as it used to be And it's not too late to realize our mistakes We're just not right for each o-th-er Love has slipped away left us only friends We almost seem …

The Night Watch ( Jim Reeves )

Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps Shepherds watch over the little white sheep The lighthouse is shining for ships far at sea As God keeps the night watch for you and for me So sleep sleep in peace and rest Don't be …

Music To My Eyes ( Lady GaGa, Bradley Cooper )

You're music to my eyes I had to listen just to find you I like for you to let me sing along Give you a rhythm you feel I wanna learn your every line I wanna fill your empty spaces I want to play the …

Loose Talk ( Carl Smith )

So long we've been married life's burdens we've carried Though faith kept us humble and made our love true But plans that we made up someone seems to break up Oh darling what else can we do We may have to leave here to find …

April Love ( Pat Boone )

A - pril love is for the very young; Ev'ry star's a wishing star that shines for you. A - pril love is all the seven wonders — One little kiss can tell you this is true. Sometimes an April day Will suddenly bring showers; …

Me Today And Her Tomorrow ( Dottie West )

Ever since the day that we first met I've been thinking thoughts I can't forget Like you and me forever and yet One day a week is all I ever get Cause it's m-e today and her tomorrow That's the way you want to live …

I Need Thee Every Hour ( Don Gibson )

I need Thee every hour most gracious Lord No tender voice like Thine can peace afford I need thee oh I need thee every hour I need Thee Oh bless me now my Savior I come to Thee I need Thee every hour stay Thou …

Cry Cry Darling ( Webb Pierce )

C-ry c-ry darling that's what I do if you'd leave me with the blues C-ry c-ry darling that's all I do if it's you I should lose For me there'd be no moonlight if ever we should part C-ry c-ry darling that's what I do …

Can't Lie Get High ( )

I drink my water from the fountain of youth And play a simple game called guessing the truth I'll say anything just to get you to smile And make everything seem like it's worthwhile Get up now Like you're on a ferris wheel Fly through …

Don’t Look Now ( Creedence Clearwater Revival )

Who will take the coal from the mine? Who will take the salt from the earth? Who’ll take a leaf and grow it to a tree? Don’t look now, it ain’t you or me. Who will work the fields with his hands? Who will put …

Better Things Than These ( Faron Young )

You thought you'd set the world on fire that life was just a song You thought if you'd try hard enough things couldn't turn out wrong How feeble is the strength of those whose heartaches never ease But there may be a chance for me …

Which Will ( )

Which will you go for which will you love Which will you choose from, from the stars above Which will you answer which will you call Which will you take for for your one and all Tell me now which will you love the best …

Youre Calling Me Sweetheart Again ( Jean Shepard )

There's nothing so precious as something you've lost And found it somehow in the end I lost you my darling but now you've come back You're calling me sweetheart again It's wonderful heavenly back in your arms So heartsick and lonesome I've been No matter …

Happy Holiday ( )

Happy Holiday, Happy Holiday. While the merry bells keep ringing, May your every wish come true. Happy Holiday, Happy Holiday May the calendar keep bringing, Happy Holidays to you It's the holiday season and Santa Claus is comin' round The Christmas snow is white on …

I need her love ( Electric Light Orchestra - ELO )

[] [] [] [] [] [] She gives me love that I could never hope to have She tells me that she needs me, she tells me that she's glad And if she goes away, I'm like someone who's left out in the rain I …

Swingset ( Thorsteinn Einarsson )

[] At noon they rang the bell We kissed but couldn't tell Behind that old creaking swing Then we saddled on that ply And swung up way too high Make airplane sounds pretending we had wings But you didn't know To let go From way …

I'm Ragged But I'm Right ( Johnny Cash )

Well I´ve come here to tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right I'm a tramp and a gambler and I stay out late at night A porterhouse steak three times a day for my board That's more than any loafer in this big town …

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