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| 1. |
| 3:18 | 
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They've read the scripture,
They've passed the plate And we're both prayin' he don't preach late But he's gettin' "Amens," and that's just our luck Yeah, It's 85 degrees outside and he's just gettin warmed up Oh you and me, we could be soakin' up that sun Findin' out just how fast your brother's boat'll run I telll you there ain't nothin' that'll test your faith Like a long sermon on a pretty Sunday Well it's been rainin' all week long I woke up this mornin', the dark clouds were gone We've both been raised not to miss church But on a day like today heaven knows how much it hurts Oh you and me, we could be soakin' up that sun Findin' out just how fast your brother's boat'll run I telll you there ain't nothin' that'll test your faith Like a long sermon on a pretty Sunday See that sunlight shinin' through that stained glass How much longer is this gonna last Oh you and me, we could be soakin' up that sun Findin' out just how fast your brother's boat'll run I telll you there ain't nothin' that'll test your faith Like a long sermon on a pretty Sunday |
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| 2. |
| 3:20 |
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Darlin' I've been standin' here just watchin' you all night
And I think I've even caught you watchin' me a couple times If I don't ask, I'll never know This may sound dumb but here we go Do you believe in love at first sight? Me neither I'm glad that we agree Believe me, that's a big relief Well, this place is awful crowded and this music is so loud Would you like to go and grab a bite to eat? Me neither It's nice to finally meet a girl who doesn't move too fast I was only checkin', that's the reason that I asked Relationships need time to grow You and I should take this slow Darlin' tell me, would you like to dance? Me neither I was just bein' polite Thank goodness, my feet are much too tired I'm sure you're tired too I can see an empty booth Would you like to maybe sit and talk awhile? Me neither We'd never get along I'm thinkin' there's no chemistry at all This has been a waste of time And I'm runnin' out of lines Don't you think it's time for me to end this song? Me neither |
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| 3. |
| 3:44 |
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There's an old Kodak camera in my dresser drawer
I ran across it just this afternoon And I realized that I don't ever use it anymore In fact last time I did I think it was with you When we were down in Cozumel We had the whole beach to ourselves And it's crazy now to think That it's all there on that film And I could take it to the store To be developed, but what for I can still see everything just fine And who needs pictures with a memory like mine Standin' there I couldn't help but think about Everything that might be on that roll I think it even has another trip we took I guess that must've been at least three years ago When we were down in Baton Rouge And there wasn't much to do So we drove into New Orleans every afternoon And I swear that you would think That it was only yesterday 'Cause I can still see everything just fine Who needs pictures with a memory like mine Somewhere in my closet There's a cardboard box just sittin' on a shelf It's full of faded memories And it's been there ever since the night you left Oh, just forgotten photographs To remind me of the past Oh, but I can still see everything just fine Who needs pictures with a memory like mine Yeah, who needs pictures with a memory like mine |
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| 4. |
| 2:53 |
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Oh Yeah, sure, no problem
I'll just throw away these feelings Let go of all these hopes and never think of you No offense, but you've lost it if you think I'll just forget you and decide that I don't love you do you realize what you're tellin' me to do Chorus: It's like sayin' don't breathe or don't blink Well darlin' I don't think you understand See, I can't just turn this off It's like sayin' don't eat or don't sleep Our love's just one of those things that I've gotten used to doin' way too long You don't have to worry I'm not gonna stop you you can pack up all your things and head on out that door But don't stand there and tell me How you think it would be best to leave my feelings in the past and not allow myself to love you anymore Chorus It's like sayin' don't eat or don't sleep our love's just one of those things that I've gotten used to doin' way too long |
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| 5. |
| 4:43 |
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When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go A few months later, I remember lying there in bed I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes And then, all of a sudden, oh it seemed so strange to me How we went from something's missing to a family Looking back, all I can say about all the things he did for me Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago We had the perfect marriage but we wanted something more Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in And now, all of a sudden, oh it seems so strange to me How we've gone from something's missing to a family Looking through the glass, I think about the man that's standing next to me And I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be And looking back all I can say about all the things he did for me Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be Because he didn't have to be You know he didn't have to be |
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| 6. |
| 2:41 |
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Oh lighten up, where's your sense of humor
They're just tiny little rumors That I started 'cause I'm lookin' out for you Oh settle down, I'm just a little jealous and I'm sure those other fellas never once believed the lies I told were true Like the time I told that cowboy that you used to be a man and the doctor you were datin' that you hide your wedding band even if I am responsible for scaring them away you really ought to thank me I was doin' you a favor 'cause it never woulda worked out anyway Oh can't you see, the reason that I'm doin' all the crazy things I'm doin' Is because I really care about you girl and I'll admit I go a little farther than I know I probably oughta But it's all because I need you in my world Like the time I told that lawyer that you spent a year in jail and the salesman you were seein' you hang out in cheap motels even if I am responsible for scaring them away You really ought to thank me I was doin' you a favor 'cause it never woulda worked out anyway I can't stand the thought of you with anybody else I know I've gone overboard but I can't help myself Like the time I told that dentist you had seven little kids and you doubled as a dancer at the strip club on the ridge even if I am responsible for scaring them away You really ought to thank me I was doin' you a favor 'cause it never woulda worked out anyway It's all because I love you and I can't stop thinking of you and it never woulda worked out anyway |
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| 7. |
| 3:00 |
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I'm holdin on to you
When I close my eyes You're still in my arms And we never said goodbye It's all I can do To go on with my life But that's supposed to be The reason why I'm here tonight. In a downtown restaurant With a friend of a friend Well, she sure likes to talk And I ain't heard a single word, she's said. Chorus: Oh, but every now and then I nod And I pretend to pay attention And I say things like, uh huh And Yeah, you're right and are you kiddin' And I laugh when it seems Like the right thing to do It's hard to hold a conversation Holdin' on to you. I'd give anything Just to hear your voice Or see you look at me and smile Oh, but what I miss the most. Is holdin' on to you 'Cause here I am tonight Starin' at a woman Who's the last thing on my mind. Chorus: But every now and then I nod And I pretend to pay attention And I say things like, uh huh And Yeah, you're right and are you kiddin' And I laugh when it seems Like the right thing to do It's hard to hold a conversation It's hard to hold a conversation Holdin' on to you. When I close my eyes You're still in my arms And we never said goodbye... |
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| 8. |
| 4:07 |
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Darlin' after you left I got that promotion
They transfered me out to La Jolla right on the ocean And now I'm makin more money than I can spend I've got a house on the beach and a bunch of new friends Oh, you oughta hear what they say Tellin' me that I've got it made But..... Chorus: I've been better Yeah, I miss those times when we were still together Right now lookin back I don't think the past has ever been this clear And I realize sittin hear as I write this letter Oh, I've been better I've been seein' a girl that I met out in Spring Valley She's havin' the time of her life, least that's what she tells me She says it's love and to tell you the truth I've tried my best to feel that way too Oh, But I always realize when I look into her eyes that.... Chorus: Oh, I've been better |
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| 9. |
| 3:46 |
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The bar was empty
I was sweeping up the floor That's when she walked in I said, ""I'm sorry but we're closed"" And she said ""I know, But I'm afraid I left my purse"" I said, ""I put one back behind the bar I bet it's probably yours"" And the next thing that I knew There we were, lost in conversation And before I handed her her purse I said, ""You'll only get this back on one condition"" Chorus And we danced Out there on that empty hardwood floor The chairs up and the lights turned way down low The music played, we held each other close And we danced And from that moment There was never any doubt I had found the one That I had always dreamed about And then one evenin' When she stopped by after work I pulled a diamond ring out of the pocket of my shirt And as her eyes filled up with tears She said, ""This is the last thing I expected"" And then she took me by the hand And said, ""I'll only marry you on one condition"" Chorus Like no one else had ever danced before I can't explain what happened on that floor But the music played We held each other close And we danced Yeah, we danced |
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| 10. |
| 3:22 |
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(Brad Paisley/Chris DuBois)
Sleepin' on the foldout Thanks to me and my big mouth Why did I do what I did I shoulda known better than to lie But it's too late and so tonight I'm Sleepin' on the foldout sofa-bed She wanted me to go and see her family But I told her that I had to work I never dreamed she'd get home so dang early And she caught me cleanin' fish Out on our back porch And now I'm Sleepin' on the foldout Thanks to me and my big mouth Why did I do what I did I shoulda known better than to lie But it's too late and so tonight I'm Sleepin' on the foldout sofa-bed --- Instrumental --- I can't believe they call this thing a mattress It's 2 a.m. and I'm wide awake Lookin' back I shoulda just been honest Instead of tellin' her the whole staff Spent the day out on the lake And now I'm Sleepin' on the foldout Thanks to me and my big mouth Why did I do what I did I shoulda known better than to lie But it's too late and so tonight I'm Sleepin' on the foldout sofa-bed Yeah, I'm sleepin' on the foldout sofa-bed... |
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| 11. |
| 4:05 |
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(Brad Paisley/Chris DuBois)
West Texas forecast more of the same Sunny and mild, no chance of rain That ol' John Deere tractor ain't moved in days Oh, but he's out there climbin' back on Because he's yet to admit that his crops are all gone. She stares out the window fightin' back tears And watches him wastin' his time in the fields They're havin' problems payin' the bills Oh, and she knows that it won't be long Before the bank finally places a lien on the farm. Chorus: And the tractor keeps rollin' The dust rises high Creatin' the only cloud in the sky He's holdin' his ground But it's gettin' tough He's keepin' his faith In the Lord up above And prayin' for rain Through a cloud of dust. Yesterday somethin' in town caught his eye The old hardware store had a "Help wanted" sign He thought about stoppin' but he drove on by 'Cause he just can't bear to let go After all it's the only life he's ever known. Chorus: And the tractor keeps rollin' The dust rises high Creatin' the only cloud in the sky He's holdin' his ground But it's gettin' tough He's keepin' his faith In the Lord up above And prayin' for rain Through a cloud of dust. Yeah, he's holdin' his ground But it's gettin' tough He's keepin' his faith In the Lord up above And prayin' for rain Through a cloud of dust. West Texas forecast more of the same Sunny and mild, no chance of rain... |
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| 3:29 | 
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| 13. |
| 4:29 |
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I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The son of God discloses And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet that the birds hush their singing And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known... |
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