Wishful Drinkin':
LYRICS
I didn’t have to think twice. It was feeling just right. Time to pony up and step right in
On a long shot gamble in the corner of the bar just talking to a couple of friends
So I ordered her a drink and a longneck for me and by 3 we were singing along
To the sound of the band I was grabbing her hand so we could go and get our tonkin’ on
Around about 9 the jukebox starts a hummin’
and the neon starts a buzzin’ on the wall
the dance floors full of dolled up girls and the boys get to throwin’ ‘em back
On a 2 for 1 ice cold lone star Saturday night
By the way it was goin’, well she had me hopin’ I was gettin’ where I wanted to be
swore she was diggin’ the lines I was spittin’ till her feller walked up to me
I said where have you been, I was just steppin in. it’s a damn good thing that you came
cause there’s only a minute or two on the clock and last calls calling my name
Around about 9 the jukebox starts a hummin’
and the neon starts a buzzin’ on the wall
the dance floors full of dolled up girls and the boys get to throwin’ ‘em back
On a 2 for 1 ice cold lone star Saturday night
Around about 9 the jukebox starts a hummin’
and the neon starts a buzzin’ on the wall
the dance floors full of dolled up girls and the boys get to throwin’ ‘em back
On a 2 for 1 ice cold lone star Saturday night
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with some wishful drinking
I’m just sitting at the bar here thinking
about telling that girl sitting over yonder
Just how much this cowboy wants her
In one more beer and I’ll get around to it
A little wishful drinking that’s the way I do it
I bet if I ask her there’s a chance
Of getting her out on the floor to dance
Just might put her head on my shoulder
Couple songs in, we’ll be even closer
Wishful drinking on a saturday night
One of these days I’m gonna get it right
For all those times I tried and blew it
Wishful drinking that’s the way I do it
Won’t take her long to see that I’m her man
she’ll write her number on the back of my hand
She might even give me a good night kiss
If I play my cards right, it’s worth the risk
Wishful drinking on a saturday night
One of these days I’m gonna get it right
For all those times I tried and blew it
Wishful drinking that’s the way I do it
Wishful drinking on a saturday night
One of these days I’m gonna get it right
For all those times I tried and blew it
Wishful drinking that’s the way I do it
Lookin’ down the highway sometimes it seems like it’s begging me to just drive away
Grab my things and leave, be wild and free hoping everything will turn out ok
Just when I think I might go
The thought of you brings me back home
Every damn time, I look in your eyes
And all I can think about is holding you tight loving all night for the rest of my life
Every crazy thing I could ever dream never seems to be worth doing I’d rather be right here by your side
Every damn time
All the girls at work say what’s it gonna hurt if we let loose and go out on the town
Have a couple drinks, maybe it’ll be just what you need to wind down
And when I think I might go
The thought of you brings me back home
Every damn time, I look in your eyes
And all I can think about is holding you tight loving all night for the rest of my life
Every crazy thing I could ever dream never seems to be worth doing I’d rather be right here by your side
Every damn time
Sun comes up on a brand new day
But it don’t shine till I see her face
Every morning I’m amazed
She don’t even have to try
Same thing happens every night
All those stars up in the sky
Never do seem quite as bright
Unless she’s by my side
Any time that girls away
Nothing ‘round here’s quite the same
There’s something ‘bout the way she makes
the world a better place
Drivin’ down a rough dirt road
My beat up truck, now don’t you know
When she’s with me, I swear it rolls
As easy as can be
I hear a song, but it just aint right
Until I hear her sing it like
An angel lord, I’ve seen the light
When she sings that song to me
Any time that girls away
Nothing ‘round here’s quite the same
There’s something ‘bout the way she makes
the world a better place
When I think of where I’ll be
Years from now undoubtedly
the girl that’s sitting next to me
is who I’m with right now
Any time that girls away
Nothing ‘round here’s quite the same
There’s something ‘bout the way she makes
the world a better place
Any time that girls away
Nothing ‘round here’s quite the same
There’s something ‘bout the way she makes
the world a better place
Looks like your halo is a little bit tilted
Baby it’s about to fall
Friday nights comin’ and you’re feeling kind of tempted
You’re hearing that neon call
If them hardwood floors and them swingin’ doors
Is the place you really want to be
I’m the kind of guy you want by your side
So come out honky tonkin’ with me
Girl if you’re thinking
That you’d like to go out drinking
It could get a little out of hand
Them boys at the bar
Might take it too far
What you need is a stand up man
If the devil makes you do it
Someone needs to help you through it
And a stranger ain’t the way to go
Girl you might as well
Raise some hell with the devil you know
You’re lookin’ too good to not take you out, let me just grab my hat
What do you say to that
Got a starched pair of wranglers ready to go and my pick-ups right out back
We can head on down the road to that old watering hole. Come on girl, it ain’t too late
Drink a few long necks, act a little redneck. Come on honey what do you say
Girl if you’re thinking
That you’d like to go out drinking
It could get a little out of hand
Them boys at the bar
Might take it too far
What you need is a stand up man
If the devil makes you do it
Someone needs to help you through it
And a stranger ain’t the way to go
Girl you might as well
Raise some hell with the devil you know
Girl if you’re thinking
That you’d like to go out drinking
It could get a little out of hand
Them boys at the bar
Might take it too far
What you need is a stand up man
If the devil makes you do it
Someone needs to help you through it
And a stranger ain’t the way to go
Girl you might as well
Raise some hell with the devil you know
Girl you might as well
Raise some hell with the devil you know
Can’t seem to turn the other way
to the empty pillow by my side
I tell myself it’ll be ok
Knowing too damn well that it’s a lie
I breathe in and out and call it livin’
Hoping some day I’ll replace what’s missin’
Another You
Another bit of paradise
the kind of love you don’t find twice
someone to hold on to
Another chance to have the kind of love we knew
But I’m afraid it’s true, there ain’t another you
It can’t be said any other way
You’re not here cause I was wrong
Too late to learn from my mistakes
Even if I did, you’d still be gone
This is just a storm I’ll have to whether
All I can do is know that next time I’ll do better
Another You
Another bit of paradise
the kind of love you don’t find twice
someone to hold on to
Another chance to have the kind of love we knew
But I’m afraid it’s true, there ain’t another you
And I won’t let there be
There won’t be another goodbye said because of me
Another You
Another bit of paradise
the kind of love you don’t find twice
someone to hold on to
Another chance to have the kind of love we knew
But I’m afraid it’s true, there ain’t another you
BENDIN STRINGS AND PICKIN
WRITIN WHAT I’M LIVIN
PAYIN DUES THAT HAVEN’T PAID ME BACK
LEAVIN IT ALL ON THE STAGE
IT’S WORTH EVERY FLAT I’VE CHANGED
AND EVERY DIME I DIDN’T HAVE FOR GAS
I’VE HAD THE HIGHS
I’VE FELT THE BLOWS
SEEN BURNING LOVE
GO UP IN SMOKE
BLAZED A TRAIL ON DOWN THE ROAD
LOADED UP AND HIGH ROLLIN’ HOME
SHE WALKED IN & STOLE THE SHOW
HANGING ON MY EVERY NOTE
BUT I KNEW BY MORNING LIGHT SHE’D BE GONE
BROKEN HEART FROM FALLING FAST
ANOTHER NIGHT, THOUGHT WOULDN’T LAST
A HIGHWAY MAN IS BOUND TO BE ALONE
I’VE HAD THE HIGHS
I’VE FELT THE BLOWS
SEEN BURNING LOVE
GO UP IN SMOKE
BLAZED A TRAIL ON DOWN THE ROAD
LOADED UP AND HIGH ROLLIN’ HOME
WELL IT’S NONE OF MY BUSINESS
WHAT YOUR KIND OF FIX IS
I’M RIGHT AT HOME WHEN I’VE GOT TRIGGER STRAPPED ACROSS MY BACK
IF THEY AIN’T GOT A JUKEBOX
SPINNIN ALL THE OUTLAWS
TO BE BLUNT I STAY AWAY FROM JOINTS LIKE THAT
I’VE HAD THE HIGHS
I’VE FELT THE BLOWS
SEEN BURNING LOVE
GO UP IN SMOKE
BLAZED A TRAIL ON DOWN THE ROAD
ALL BUNKED UP ON HONEYSUCKLE ROSE
LOADED UP AND HIGH ROLLIN’ HOME
Another day out on the lake, nothing too exciting
Line in the water, but the fish ain’t really biting
Even if they never come, I don’t really mind
I’ve got lone star on ice and I’m taking life one beer at a time
The first one gets me started
And I’m feeling pretty good
The second leads to three
like I knew it probably would
the fourth one goes down quicker
and by five I’m feeling fine
living life one beer at a time
With a six pack in the cooler
And some steaks that I could grill
I could go to bed real early
But I don’t believe I will
Think I’ll just sit back and drink with some good old friends of mine
Cause life is better lived one beer at a time
The first one gets me started
And I’m feeling pretty good
The second leads to three
like I knew it probably would
the fourth one goes down quicker
and by five I’m feeling fine
living life one beer at a time
Only got one shot at life, every moments sacred
Slow down and enjoy yourself, you know it’s time well wasted
The first one gets me started
And I’m feeling pretty good
The second leads to three
like I knew it probably would
the fourth one goes down quicker
and by five I’m feeling fine
living life one beer at a time
Everyone can see
That you’re all wound up inside
Worried about the ins and outs
Not giving yourself some times
Burning that candle from both ends
Till there’s nothing left at all
Slow down, take a breath, Baby, Just Fall
Baby, Just Let Go
I’m right here
You have nothing to fear
You can just fall into me
I swear I’ll never leave
Just Let Go
Just Let Go
Baby, there ain’t nothing
That can’t wait ‘till tomorrow
So let’s just lie here in this bed
And let the hours pass real slow
Just close your eyes
And get lost in the moment
Escape this world for a little while
You know you deserve it
Baby, Just Let Go
I’m right here
You have nothing to fear
You can just fall into me
I swear I’ll never leave
Just Let Go
Just Let Go
Time flies by
Don’t take it for granted
Just slow down and stay
Baby, Just Let Go
I’m right here
You have nothing to fear
You can just fall into me
I swear I’ll never leave
Just Let Go
Just Let Go
Four weeks into August
In a south suburban home
The rain was coming down
Little did we know
50 inches on the way
I saw the water rise
Sat there on that front porch
As we held our loved ones tight
All you can ask for is to see a new sun rise
breathe another breath, sleep another night
Faith in what’s to come that you’ll make it through today
Waiting for the sun after the rain
It creped up to the doorstep
We went for higher ground
Hopin’ for a savior
They were nowhere to be found
Waited for the worst
Hopin’ someone would arrive
clung there on that rooftop
prayin’ for our lives
All you can ask for is to see a new sun rise
breathe another breath, sleep another night
Faith in what’s to come that you’ll make it through today
Waiting for the sun after the rain
The raging tide subsided
Street signs reappeared
I watched the city come alive
The clouds began to clear
All you can ask for is to see a new sun rise
breathe another breath, sleep another night
Faith in what’s to come that you’ll make it through today
Waiting for the sun after the rain
Treat You Right:
LYRICS
This hustle and bustle
Has got me in a tussle
Think it’s time we take it out on the town
My work week is ending
Let’s gather up my best friends
and get this party started now
Drink a little, swing a little
Play some steel guitar and fiddle
Slide across the sawdust floor
Boot stompin’, Honky Tonkin’
Slow dancin’ now we’re talking
Spin you in as close as I can
Does that sound like a plan?
Don’t fight it, all night it
I bet you kind of like it
Have some fun and let your troubles go
You’ve never looked better
This night won’t last forever
Loosen up and let the good time flow
Drink a little, swing a little
Play some steel guitar and fiddle
Slide across the sawdust floor
Boot stompin’, Honky Tonkin’
Slow dancin’ now we’re talking
Spin you in as close as I can
Does that sound like a plan?
That time of night to roll the dice
A cheesy line to break the ice
A drink to get the feeling right
Twirl her neath the neon lights
Then get out of here tonight
Drink a little, swing a little
Play some steel guitar and fiddle
Slide across the sawdust floor
Boot stompin’, Honky Tonkin’
Slow dancin’ now we’re talking
Spin you in as close as I can
Drink a little, swing a little
Play some steel guitar and fiddle
Slide across the sawdust floor
Boot stompin’, Honky Tonkin’
Slow dancin’ now we’re talking
Spin you in as close as I can
Does that sound like a plan?
Drink a little
Swing a little
Slide across the sawdust floor
Boot stompin’, Honky Tonkin’
Slow dancin’ now we’re talking
Spin you in as close as I can
Does that sound like a plan?
You don’t know the pain you’ve caused
The thought keeps runnin through my head
All those lies you thought I bought
I’ve become a stranger to my bed
Standing on the porch
Out in the pouring rain
Stuck here in this nightmare
I can’t live with all the pain
I’ve tried to erase the memories
Of how you broke my heart
but they keep coming back to haunt me
as the flood begins to start
you walk right back though that door
same way that you did before
before you left me here alone
lying next to me in bed, but you’re wishing you were gone
Standing on the porch
Out in the pouring rain
Stuck here in this nightmare
I can’t live with all the pain
I’ve tried to erase the memories
Of how you broke my heart
but they keep coming back to haunt me
as the flood begins to start
I’ve heard it all before
wish it was in my head
but I can’t go one more night
with you lyin’ in my bed
Standing on the porch
Out in the pouring rain
Stuck here in this nightmare
I can’t live with all the pain
All those lonely nights
You were right there by his side
As the waters rising
Can’t let it go this time
I’ve tried to erase the memories
Tried to mend this broken heart
but they keep coming back to haunt me
as the flood begins to start
There’s a good time waiting for me at the end of this week
Working like a dog, aww I’m beggin’ for a treat
Got a good looking woman fired up for a Friday night out on the town
Ditch the nail and hammer bust outta this slammer and get out of here right now
Chorus:
I’ll be living for the weekend with some rowdy friends of mine
And I’ll be heading on down to Austin for that girl that I call mine
I’m gonna numb the pain until Monday with a cold one in my hand
It ain’t coping it’s living for the weekend
Clockin’ in at 9, another week begins
Counting down the days adding up my pay, man I’m spent
Thinkin’ I’ll just slip out of here, steer clear the rush at 5
Cuz the boss man’s draggin me down and I’ve just about lost my mind
Chorus:
I’ll be living for the weekend with some rowdy friends of mine
And I’ll be heading on down to Austin for that girl that I call mine
I’m gonna numb the pain until Monday with a cold one in my hand
It ain’t coping it’s living for the weekend
Bridge:
three more days can I be saved, what’s a boy to do
Thinkin’ ‘bout my baby, I’ll be coming home to you
Chorus:
I’ll be living for the weekend with some rowdy friends of mine
And I’ll be heading on down to Austin for that girl that I call mine
I’m gonna numb the pain until Monday with a cold one in my hand
It ain’t coping it’s living for the weekend
Jump in the truck
Let’s hit the road
I want to take you where the fireflies glow
The crickets sing, the moon lights up the sky
Down by the water past the trespass sign
Doesn’t matter if we stay all night
There ain’t nobody near us that’ll know
There ain’t no place I’d rather be
Than lying right there with you next to me
Prayin’ that the sun will take it’s time
Far away from the city lights
The two of us on a hot summer night
Come on baby let me treat you right
I’ll grab the tackle
You get the poles
We’ll head down to that old fishing hole
No worries if we don’t get a bite
Two step the night away
Doesn’t matter if we sleep all day
As long as I’ve got you right here by my side
There ain’t no place I’d rather be
Than lying right there with you next to me
Prayin’ that the sun will take it’s time
Far away from the city lights
The two of us on a hot summer night
Come on baby let me treat you right
I’ve got a full tank of gas
There’s no need to stick around
how ‘bout we take off now
And get out of this town
There ain’t no place I’d rather be
Than lying right there with you next to me
Prayin’ that the sun will take it’s time
Far away from the city lights
The two of us on a hot summer night
Come on baby let me treat you right
Let’s get out of here tonight
It was the end
I could see if going down
I won’t pretend
There weren’t rumors going ‘round
It was flawed right from the start
Now it’s falling all apart
I ain’t giving up but I sure ain’t giving in
Why are you coming back around this time
I ain’t trusting you after all of those lies
You broke my heart and you shattered my world
To think that I called you my girl
You left me standing there alone that day
I went out and drank just to cover the pain
Went by so fast, but my world stood still
Lies can hurt but a memory can kill
You came by my house
Cryin’ at my door
Don’t need your excuses
I can’t do this anymore
What’s done is done
I guess you weren’t the one
It’ll never be the same again
Why are you coming back around this time
I ain’t trusting you after all of those lies
You broke my heart and you shattered my world
To think that I called you my girl
You left me standing there alone that day
I went out and drank just to cover the pain
Went by so fast, but my world stood still
Lies can hurt but a memory can kill
I never thought
that things would end this way
But after what you’ve done
I just can’t let you stay
Why are you coming back around this time
I ain’t trusting you after all of those lies
You broke my heart and you shattered my world
To think that I called you my girl
You left me standing there alone that day
I went out and drank just to cover the pain
Went by so fast, but my world stood still
Lies can hurt but a memory can kill
When I woke up I was still drunk
Trying to fill in the blanks
what happened to me last night
that bottle kept calling my name
A couple of drinks then we headed downtown
hopped in a cab, we was beer joint bound
When we got to the bar, things began to get gray
I ordered a round and then woke up today
Chorus
We’ll be drinking today
do it again tomorrow
When the sun goes down
we’ll pass around the bottle
to that girl by your side
don’t it feel right
down here in texas on a Saturday night
That’s a good time
Cause when it’s Sunday at 2 and you roll out of bed
And advil won’t fix that ache in your head
another hangover wasn’t the plan
But no one complains with a drink in their hand
I’ll pick my cleanest shirt up off the floor
Grab a hair of the dog with a heavy pour
Hair of the dog, might as well make it three
But it ain’t stoppin’ there, you better believe
We’ll be drinking today
do it again tomorrow
When the sun goes down
we’ll pass around the bottle
to that girl by your side
don’t it feel right
down here in texas on a Saturday night
That’s a good time
Every night when I go out
I’m lookin for a lady to settle down
But I ain’t gonna settle for any girl unless she’s the one
Maybe tonight, I won’t leave empty handed
Stumble across a gal that won’t take me for granted
Take a gamble, don’t know what I’ll get
One way or another, I’m willin’ to bet
We’ll be drinking today
do it again tomorrow
When the sun goes down
we’ll pass around the bottle
to that girl by your side
don’t it feel right
down here in texas on a Saturday night
That’s a good time
We’ll be drinking today
do it again tomorrow
When the sun goes down
we’ll pass around the bottle
to that girl by your side
don’t it feel right
down here in texas on a Saturday night
That’s a good time
Playin’ With A Flame
LYRICS
She left Austin early Friday morning
Caught that train, she was gone for good
Didn’t know where she was headed
But I’m sure she won’t come back even though she should
Chrous:
Come back home
Life hasn’t been the same since you’ve been gone
Pack up your bags, catch the next train back
Come back home
Last night I was sitting by the river
Didn’t have anyone to hold my hand
Wishing you were sitting there beside me
Looking for a soft place to land
Chrous:
Come back home
Life hasn’t been the same since you’ve been gone
Pack up your bags, catch the next train back
Come back home
This morning I was sitting at the train station
Thought I heard you whisper in my ear
Woke up and I realized I was dreaming
So I’ll just sit right here and have another beer
Chrous:
Don’t come home
I’m fine sitting here drinking all alone
Keep the diamond ring, I’ll forget about everything
Don’t come home
I’m fine sitting here drinking all alone
Keep the diamond ring, I’ll forget about everything
Don’t come home
Don’t come home
woke up this morning about 10 am
back on the road to play those same old songs again
a fifth of whiskey and this old guitar
my nightly run from bar to bar
Chorus:
then it’s back home again
just enough money to pay my rent
fridge is empty there’s mail by the door
more bills this life cannot afford
damn, I’m really poor
last night’s run had to come to an end
one more shot of whiskey to forget it all again
the more that I drink, the better I feel
‘till tomorrow morning when everything is real
Chorus:
then it’s back home again
just enough money to pay my rent
fridge is empty there’s mail by the door
more bills this life cannot afford
damn, I’m really poor
when I’m drinking whiskey, it always goes away
chasing dreams I know I’ll make it some day
too much whiskey, too much gasoline
the only thing that I’ve got left are these broken songs I sing
Chorus:
then it’s back home again
just enough money to pay my rent
fridge is empty there’s mail by the door
more bills this life cannot afford
damn, I’m really poor
Everyone can see
That you’re all wound up inside
Worried about the ins and outs
Not giving yourself some times
Burning that candle from both ends
Till there’s nothing left at all
Slow down, take a breath, Baby, Just Fall
Chorus:
Baby, Just Let Go
I’m right here
You have nothing to fear
You can just fall into me
I swear I’ll never leave
Just Let Go
Just Let Go
Baby, there ain’t nothing
That can’t wait ‘till tomorrow
So let’s just lie here in this bed
And let the hours pass real slow
Just close your eyes
And get lost in the moment
Escape this world for a little while
You know you deserve it
Chorus
Time flies by
Don’t take it for granted
Just slow down and stay
Chorus
Chorus
Empty Cooler, let’s go fill it up
Come on girl, won’t you hop up in my truck
and we’ll head on down to that river bank
The same place where I met you babe
I’ll grab the drinks and girl you know I’ve got your tab
Thirty dollars in my pocket and that’s every dime I have
Chorus:
Ten dollars for a box a wine
Cold case of beer twelve ninety nine
Drinkin’ down by the creek on a long hot summer day
Cheap whiskey baby, let’s take a shot
The best memories don’t cost a lot
Some people just might say
that’s a small price to pay
The waters warm, grab your koozie jump on in
Doin’ back flips off the willow tree, you know we’re just living
It’s days like these, wish they’d never end
String bikinis in that summer sun, radio playin’ my jams
Here’s to us girl don’t you ever hold back
Every moment that I spend with you, I want to make it last
Chorus
Stars come out about nine
We got a few more drops of white wine
Let’s settle down, there’s no place I’d rather be
Lying next to her, staring at the moon, I’d do anything for a day with you
And that’s a small price to pay
Chorus
Chorus
I could lay right here with you for hours
As the sun sinks below that summer sky
Would you trust me if I told you forever
I’ll keep you right here by my side
Chorus:
Baby, don’t forget about tonight
But, I want you to think about forever
Keeping you right here by my side
Every day is gonna keep getting better
The thing about forever is forever don’t come twice
Tomorrow brings another day
And I will prove it all again
Just let me take your breath away
Every moment ‘till the end
Chorus:
Baby, don’t forget about tonight
But, I want you to think about forever
Keeping you right here by my side
Every day is gonna keep getting better
The thing about forever is forever don’t come twice
When we grow old and weary
I want you to think about tonight
And this promise that I made you
Won’t fade through time
Chorus:
Baby, don’t forget about tonight
But, I want you to think about forever
Keeping you right here by my side
Every day is gonna keep getting better
The thing about forever is forever don’t come twice
Just remember what I whispered in your ear tonight
Just outside of Fairbury, running from the law
The year was 1861, he didn’t do no wrong
Inside of Rockport Station, pistol in his hand
McCanles’ gang came busting in, quick with their demands
Words Quickly turned to violence as the lead began to fly
Not one of McCanles’s gang made it out alive
Accused of murder, a felony first degree
the charges did not stick, self defense was his plea
The Cards were on the table in 1865
he knew that he had won it you could see it in his eyes
when he got his earnings, he paid his standing debts
but Tutt had upped the anti and he wouldn’t pay the rest
Tutt snatched that watch right from the pot and walked out of the room
the next time that their eyes met in that court yard afternoon
he pulled his pistol from his side, a quick draw in the street
75 yards to the heart, Tutt knew that he’d been beat
Chorus:
Gotta be careful if you’re gambling with your life
you never know when you’ll see the wrong end of the sights
in the right or in the wrong, it is all the same
just know you might get burned if you’re playin’ with a flame
Outside of Bull’s Head Tavern in downtown Abilene
Trying to enforce the law but old Phil caused a scene
He wasn’t looking for trouble, trouble followed him around
He didn’t want to start a fight, but he wasn’t backing down
Breaking up a street brawl and holding off the crowd
Till Phil brought out his pistol and shot two in the ground
he ordered Phil’s arrest, but old Phil wasn’t giving up
with two Colt revolvers he shot Phil in the gut
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In the heart of Deadwood, Nuttal and Mann’s Saloon
two pair in his hand, the last card no one knew
before he heard a footstep, Jack McCall had pulled his gun
a deadman’s hand he had, his gamblin’ days were done
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