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10
The Things You're Doin Now
You're givin' your love to someone else, any fool would have to see
There are times you stay out all night and don't even bother callin me
I go to work every morning, yes, I work hard to draw my pay
I don't know who he is, but you're out there with him every day
I come home from work, there's no dinner cooked, the house is cold and dark
And when you do come home you tell me you just been walkin in the park
I should have believed what I was told about you right from the start
How long do you think I'll play along, let you keep tearing up my heart
Some day you may regret all these things you're doin' now
But there'll be nuthin left between us so it won't matter any how
I'm gonna leave you baby, just go ahead and have your fun
You're gonna look back someday and see the harm that you have done
He's not gonna love you like I did. He's just playin' you along
You'll find it's not so easy without me, you're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
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11
The Key To My Room
Take this key to my room, now honey don't you make me wait
Only have about an hour this time, I'm supposed to be out workin' late
We always have a real good time, you've got such a lovin' way
But we can't be here very long, starts lookin' suspicious if we stay
I know we're doin wrong, should not be out here playin' round
I think my woman knows already, there's lotsa things she's probably found.
She used to care about me, but now she only turns away
Lord, I know how much I've hurt her and there'll be a time I'll have to pay
That's what I always tell myself, I feel the guilt each time we meet
But I know there'll be a next time, everytime I see you, I know I'm gonna cheat
Your loves a drug I can't give up, and I know I've cast my doom
Every time that our hands touch and I give you the key to my room.
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12
Beyond The Silk And Laces
As she walks softly into my room
the air is scented by her sweet perfume.
As she lets down her hair, shining and free
I feel great waves of heat rushing over me.
The moon beams giving her an aura of gold
and I know she's all mine tonight to hold.
The softness of smiling lips, the touch of silken skin
the love of this woman I always thought I'd never win.
I allow my touch to wander now to once forbidden places
as she softly calls my name I move beyond the silk and laces.
If what we do is wrong, if our world around us shatters
our firey passions rule us and there's nothing else that matters.
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A Long /Lonely Time Ago
You know, I used to look at my woman with love shining in my eyes
Yes, I used to look at my woman with my heart there in my eyes.
But, she never seemed to see that. I think she never even realized.
I'da done anything in this world for her, anything at all she asked me to.
yeah, just anything at all that woman wanted me to do.
But she took all that for granted, I don't think she even knew.
Everytime she turned away from me and left me standing all alone
you know I'd feel my heart break, I'd feel my heart turn into stone.
Been living this way quite awhile now, it's been a long and lonely time.
it seems I've been all alone for a very long and lonely time.
And I feel I can't do this any longer or I'm sure I'll lose my mind.
Now, everything I ever hoped for while I tried to build a life is gone.
All the things I worked hard for my whole lifetime has just gone.
All the love I felt for her has stopped, my dreams of happiness has flown.
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14 Just Like Crystal
My heart shatters just like crystal being slammed against the wall.
I'm trying not to fall apert while I wait for her to call.
I saw her out with him tonight, he held her in his warm embrace.
She was holding tightly to him I saw the longing in her face.
We'll I don't even want to hear it, I really wish I didn't know.
But she'll tell me all about it, she'll tell me that I have to go.
And, my heart shatters just like crystal while I'm waiting for that call.
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15
Easy Edge Of Night Time
In that easy edge of night time on a balmy summers eve
my baby's lovin' me tonight but it's only in my dreams.
Well, there once was a time my baby swore she'd never go
but I let her slip away, she just never made me know.
There were too many lonely nights when she was all alone and cried
waiting for me to show up, but Lord, I never even tried.
Now when I close my eyes to sleep I dream she's here with me again
in that easy edge of night time, back when our love began.
Well, no more easy edge of night time, I'm without my love, my own.
No more easy edge of night time Lord, I'm left here all alone.
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16
Across The Dance Hall Floor
She walks across the dance floor, a happy smile upon her face
She's gonna say she's glad to see me though she's surprised to see me in this place.
She'll say she never shoulda left me, say "Baby, take me back again."
Well, I always knew she'd be mine once more. I knew that someday I would win.
I'm remembering all the love we shared, as our eyes meet in this dance hall light
You know, I never gave up wanting her, now I'll be with her again tonight.
She comes into my arms and whispers, "babe, there's something you should know"...
say's shes met someone who makes her happy, more than she's ever been before.
Well, I know now I'll never have her, Lord, I know this is the end
and my heart is breaking as she tell me all the things she's loving about him.
She said I should be happy for her, that I was the first one that she'd told
Lord, I had to turn and walk away from her, back into the darkness and the cold.
Well, I've walked alone for many hours, through this painful lonely night
and I begin to feel a bit more easy now, things look better in the sunlight.
I'll go on with my own life now, I see our love was never meant to be
But it's gonna take a really long time, it hurts to know she don't love me.
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17
Can't Put My Trust In You
I've been watchin how your actin', I believe you've been untrue
so our love affair is over and I'm feelin so missused.
I really loved you, baby, was happy just to be with you
I thought you were serious about our love...was I just keeping you amused?
So much pain in my heart, I feel so many things for you
Feel like I'm spinnin round in circles...knowin you and I are through.
I've never been so broken hearted, I know I've never felt so blue
You were my whole world you know, I only wanted to love you
I know it's gonna take a long time girl, `fore I get over lovin' you
There's only one thing for certain , I know... I can't put my trust in you.
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18
Goin Back To Clarksdale
Been buskin' street's up and down Maxwell almost every night, that's how I pay my rent
Just heard my woman's leavin' town, she bought a ticket with the money I just sent
Guess she got tired of waitin for me to call, but I couldn't have her livin'here like I do
I wish I'd stayed right there at home, hopin' she'll say we can start our lives anew
I'm on the first thing smokin' outa here, try to get back down there to Clarksdale
Gotta get there tomorrow morning, they say she's leavin' town about noon by rail
I thought I could make it big up here in the city, make a good life for us to share
just didn't happen for me in Chicago, goin' home and try to keep my baby there
I don't know where she plans to go, don't know if she'll stay with medown there
I'll find a way to play music, it don't matter, I'll be happy with her anywhere.
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19
Dark Side Of The Blues
Gonna have to make some changes, I just can't live like this no more.
Somewhere there's gotta be a woman that won't make me walk the floor.
I guess I knew way down deep that I shouldn't place my trust in you.
Yeah, I think I always knew that you just never would be true.
Most of the time woman, I don't even know where you are at
You're out roamin' round all night, you act just like an alley cat.
I just don't understand woman, why you do the things you do
But, we're all finished now girl, I'm gonna start my life anew.
So, next time you leave me baby, I'll close the door right after you
Cause you know, I'm so tired of livin' in the dark side of the Blues.
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20
Good Bye Again
When I first met you baby, I thought I'd met my own true love.
You made me feel so very special, it seemed we fit just like a glove.
"Good bye again", now that's what you're tellin me,
everytime I start to trust you, you tell me that you're leavin' me
Do you know how much it hurts to see you gettin' on that train?
You know that I can't stop you, I just stand alone and feel the pain..
You 've left me before baby, and I'd just watch you while you'd pack
but this will be the last time girl, I know I'll never take you back.
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21
I Think I'll Stay
I watch the sunlight sparkle dancing on the water in the bay
The evening shadows will come soon, these crystal lights will turn to grey
There's just nothing left for me, now you've said you'll go away
There's nothing left for me at home, so I'll sleep tonight down in the bay
And when the darkness settles round me... I think right here is where I'll stay
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22
Stay With Me Until The Dawn
You're everything I ever wanted, you turn my life into a song
I'm on my knees to you darlin', you know I've wanted you for so long
Stay with me darlin you know our love is real
how much I need you baby, you know I can't conceal
What we have together can't be wrong, so hold me close until the dawn
When I'm with you darlin' I always feel our life will be a song
And, so long as you want me baby, I'll never, ever do you wrong
So, hold your body close to mine, stay with me until the dawn
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23
Set Me Free
I lay awake at night wondering why we can't be happy anymore
Nothing seems to work for us, it's just not like it was before
I try to keep things going right, I know we're in our prime
But it keeps gettin' harder now, I'm havin' a real bad time
A man's gotta do the right thing, that's what I've always been told
But after all this time now, our love has just grown cold
Neither one of us are happy, when it gets like that, what can we do
You just don't want to talk about it, and I just don't have a clue
Truth is hard to take sometimes, but, I know that you don't love me
So, it's time for you to set me free woman, you just gotta set me free
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24
A Hard Way Of Life
She was young and innocent, not even sixteen
But, he'd been around some, he was strong, hard and lean
And he knew it would be good to have a healthy young wife
So he courted the girl, he believed they could have a good life
Her parents agreed, so that's how it would be for the young girl
She wasn't really consulted, she simply answered..."of course, sir"
He worked real hard, building up their farm
With his own two hands and the strength of his arms
Times were hard back there in the thirties
And farm life meant sweat and blood and gettin dirty
Another child came along every couple of years
And they loved each one...held them all very dear
Every morning, no matter what kind the weather
She had cows to milk...and hoped there would be eggs to gather
There were no sons borne to help with his labor
But she always helped, so did the girls and sometimes a neighbor
Seven children is a lot of mouths to feed in those days
wasn't easy for them...but they managed someway
Was a hard way of life they had to endure
They never complained, they kept their love pure
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25
She Makes My Life Complete
This woman I love is a lady, you know that just see her walkin' down the street
I know you wouldn't have a chance with her, because I know she'd never cheat
Now, when we go out together you know that girl looks so fine
Walkin down the street I feel so proud just knowin' that she's mine
The way she wears her clothes, the way she fixes up her hair
the other women are thinkin'..."now, ya know, that just ain't fair"!
I never knew another woman quite like her, she's the finest I ever met
Never known another woman make me be feelin so much heat
We're good for each other, the girl makes my life complete
I'll work hard to keep her happy, I know my love she'll always keep
Yes, she makes my life worth living, every day I feel my love renewed
And I'll be trying to be worthy of her love no matter what I have to do.
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26
I Sing The Blues
Been workin' hard all my life, never had much time to play
But all that stuff just didn't matter `cause singin' takes the pain away
Knew my chance would come along that it would be my time some day
So many songs inside my heart, I'm gonna sing them come what may
We play juke joints near and far, sometimes we drive all night and day
And when the money's not enough, I sing the blues and feel okay
I sing the blues that's all I do, that's really all there is to say
I sing the blues, that's what I do and I will always feel this way
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27
Where we Are Now
I'm takin' a real good look at where we are now and I see just how you play
Yeah, I think it's time that I see all your low down dirty ways
Takin' a real hard look at what you do an I think it's time I walk away
I put all of my trust in you girl, well, it's clear now, that just didn't pay
Takin' a good look, you know, I always thought we had it made
But, the closer I look at you, the more it seems my love begins to fade
Takin' a real good look at things now I can see your selfish ways
Yes, I see who you really are now, I see so much better now a days
I let you call all the shots, even when my career was on the line
Well, I'm takin charge of my own life...now, look and see what you can find
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28
Just a' Settin Here
I'm just settin here listenin' to the juke box drinkin' a nice cold beer
when this little gal walks up to me say's "come on daddy, take me away from here"
I said, "ya got it sweetheart" I stood up then and took her by the hand
Well, we walked outa there together...I never noticed her wedding band
We drove around a little while then we parked down by the lake
then her husband pulled up alongside us...convinced me I'd made a big mistake
Well, next time I'm out listenin' to the jukebox havin' a nice cold beer
there's somethings I want explained, a few points I want made very clear
If some pretty little gal walks up to me and we go out for a little ride
I'm gonna be knowin for certain that gals not some other mans bride
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29
My best work
Last time I was with you darlin' we was cruising down the avenue
That's been a long time ago and baby I still ache to be with you
You got a fine lookin' chassis, I'm crazy bout what's underneath your hood
Let me keep your motor purrin' baby, I know I can do you lotsa good
Come on, let's take us a midnight ride, you know you always liked my style
Let's take it once more round the track, see if I can still make you smile
Just turn down your lights real low and find someplace for us to park
We'll get some good stuff goin' on, I do my best work in the dark
Well, we really got this party rollin' now we're rockin' to a hotter beat
We play the game, we break the rules, but the prize is Oh so sweet.
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A Summer Evening In The 50's
The sun's gone down already, but night's still hours away and the evening star sparkles brightly in a crystal clear sky,
the top's down on the car and the air's so fresh and clean we all feel like we can fly.
Cruisin' down the highway in his big ol' green Hudson, all shined up and lookin' right,
only one six pack between us, but we all understand that money's been real tight.
He's drivin' with one hand on the wheel and tryin' to be real sly with the other,
a friend of mine's in the back seat makin' out with my date's twin brother.
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog's playin' on the radio, then Carl Perkin's
singin' about his Blue Suede Shoe's,
I've heard these songs before, but I think they're pretty new.
We stop by for a couple of dances at the Silver Star Cafe way out there on highway 53,
there's a sign up above the juke box tellin' us "play two songs and the third one's free."
We're eight teen-agers out here ridin' round now and we head on up towards the lake,
got no place else to go and these boys that we're out with are always on the make.
Some day we may have enough money for movie theaters and James Dean,
and those curb service restaurants we've heard about, but for now... it's the Dairy Queen.
But we do have drag races, sock hops, and I'm wearin' his class ring on a shiny chain,
and 3-D movies and the soda shop way out there on Elm Street and West Main.
We got pony tails & poodle skirts, greased down hair & saddle shoes,
we got blue jeans that we roll up twice & D.A. hair cuts, too.
We go to a drive-in movie now and then and if we got caught we'd sure be sunk,
because only two of us buy tickets and there's six more in the trunk.
Tonight maybe we'll snag a watermellon or two, not exactly a Sunday sorta picnic,
We got no cakes and no fried chicken...just some hotdogs a'roastin' on a stick.
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Swimmin' Down In Cane Creek
They used to walk all the way to Cane Creek, the sun shining hot on their shoulders and burning their small bare feet, and it took most half a day to get there so they'd only have a few hours in the water to play.
Time meant nothing to them then, they felt as free as the clouds that drifted above in the deep, blue sky. Swimmin' down in Cane Creek was worth the long walk for their favorite way to spend a summer day.
They'd been told it was dangerous but they didn't worry much about the Water Moccasins, they mostly just counted on them to stay outa the way.
They didn't even think about the underwater rocks and snags, these were things they chose to just ignore, it was all a risk they were willing to take
for just one long swing out over the water on a cable hangin' high up in an ol' tree then droppin' straight down into the coolness of the water in their lake.
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32
On The River Pearl
Well I was only a young boy when I first saw the girl of my dreams
She was wearing a little white dress and the sun shine made her soft hair gleam
I'd see this girl once in awhile over the years down by the river they call The Pearl
And I knew she's all I'd ever need in life from this whole big ol cold world
I'd get to talk to her now and then, her name was Dorothy so I heard someone say
and I would talk to her when I could,I knew from the start she'd be mine someday
Well, I held on to that hope through the years I held on tight and never let it go
But there were many things that happened before I finally told her so
I waited for the right time to tell her and now Pearl River is a special place for me
for that's where we were that day when I said, "I love you"...to my Dorothy
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33
Before You Go
I wish I'd let the phone ring this morning, not picked it up and said hello
but my heart remembered the love, you spoke my name so soft and low
I've always loved you, you were my world, should I risk it? I just don't know
my mind tells me I shouldn't see you, should I say yes?...should I say no?
I couldn't bear if you leave again, don't think my heart could stand the blow
I'm just no good without you...you know so well, I can never tell you "no"
I hear your voice and my heart races, my eyes take on a misty glow
I hear your voice and my hands tremble, come to me baby, I need you so
make me believe that you are mine, come love me now... before you go
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34 A brand New Broom
I used to be your special lady, the best you'd had in your bedroom
that's what you used to tell me, but now you sing a different tune.
Too bad for you, you walked away, I know now our love is doomed
I've found myself new interests now, so stand back and watch me bloom.
Nothing left but these cold ashes, and now I need a brand new broom
I'm puttin on my highest pair of heels, wearin' my very best perfume.
Gettin' outa this old rut I'm in, made up my mind to shake this gloom
I'll clear away the mess you made, I've found myself a brand new broom.
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