It was where my Mama sat on that old swing with her crochet It was where Granddaddy taught me how to cuss and how to pray It was where we made our own ice cream those sultry summer nights where the bulldog had her puppies,and us brothers had our fights There were many nights I'd sit right there and look out at the stars To the sound of a distant whippoorwill or the hum of a passing car It was where I first got up the nerve to steal me my first kiss and it was where i learned to play guitar and pray I had the gift
(Chorus) If the world had a front porch like we did back then we'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone like the wind If the World had a front porch, like we did back then
Purple hulls and pintos, I've shelled more than my share As lightening bugs and crickets danced in the evening air And like a beacon that old yellow bulb, it always led me home Somehow Mama always knew just when to leave it on
(Repeat Chorus) Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone with the wind If the World had a Front Porch, like we did back then
It was where my Mama sat on that old swing with her crochet It was where Granddaddy taught me how to cuss and how to pray It was where we made our own ice cream those sultry summer nights where the bulldog had her puppies,and us brothers had our fights There were many nights I'd sit right there and look out at the stars To the sound of a distant whippoorwill or the hum of a passing car It was where I first got up the nerve to steal me my first kiss and it was where i learned to play guitar and pray I had the gift
(Chorus) If the world had a front porch like we did back then we'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone like the wind If the World had a front porch, like we did back then
Purple hulls and pintos, I've shelled more than my share As lightening bugs and crickets danced in the evening air And like a beacon that old yellow bulb, it always led me home Somehow Mama always knew just when to leave it on
(Repeat Chorus) Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone with the wind If the World had a Front Porch, like we did back then
Sister cries out, from her baby bed. Brother runs in with feathers on his head. Mama's in her room learnin how to sew. Daddy's drinkin beer listenen to the radio. Hank Williams sings Kaw-Liga and Dear John Time marches on, time marches on.
Verse 2
Sister's using rouge and clear complection soap. Brother's wearin beads and he smokes alot of dope. Mama is depressed barely makes a sound. Daddy's got a girlfriend in another town. Bob Dylan sings like a Rolling Stone. Time marches on, time marches on.
Bridge
South moves north, North moves south A star is born, a star burns out. the only thing that stays the same is everything changes, everything changes.
Verse 3
Sister calls herself a sexy grandma. Brother's on a diet for high cholesterol. Mama's out of touch with reality. Daddy's in the ground beneath the maple tree. As the Angles sing an old Hank Williams song. Time marches on, time marches on. Time marches on, time marches on. Time marches on. Time marches on.
They come from the wrong side of the track Born a breed apart Can't tie em up, can't pin 'em down Always clinging to some old star They chase that restless spirit Wherever the four winds blow There's another dream Just around the bend Renegades, Rebels and Rogues
[Chorus] Renegades, Rebels and rogues Eyes of fire, hearts of gold They ramble till they drop Gamble till the money runs out They'll take any wrong direction "Cause it's in their blood to know That all roads lead to another road For Renegades, rebels and rogues
Daughters love em', Daddys hate em' Mama don't understand Whenever life deals em' down and dirty they just play another hand And there's a place in heaven for those wild and kindred souls But they'll be raising hell till then Renegades, Rebels and Rogues
[Chorus]
They'll take any wrong direction "Cause it's in their blood to know That all roads lead to another road For Renegades, rebels and rogues
I know she'll be back No matter where she's been Cause her heart doesn't notice When it's breaking mine again Still I'll sit here like a fool Watch the world go round Till she comes back To her old stompin grounds
(Chorus) She can find her someone else to hold She can even wake up in his arms But when it's time to come in from the cold She always ends up right here in my heart Her old stompin grounds
She thinks I don't hurt No she doesn't have a clue When we said it was over She thought we were through When it all falls to pieces In the new world that she's found She comes back To her old stompin grounds
You called me up from Amarillo, said you were coming to town And thought I'd like to tell you hello, and drive an old friend around I pulled up to the airport, confident and cool But when you stepped off that plane, I knew I was your fool
[Chorus] My Little Texas Tornado, blowing me away again I swore it wouldn't happen again, but I looked at you and then I'm like a tumbleweed in a wild west Texas wind You're blowing me away again
You're lying with me in Atlanta, it's such a beautiful lie You play me like a piano, I always let you get by I know I'll go through hell girl, when you find someone else But right now I'm in heaven, and I can't help myself
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I'm like a tumbleweed in a wild west Texas wind You're blowing me away again Texas Tornado Blowing me away again, I swore it wouldn't happen again But I look at you and then I'm like a tumbleweed in a wild west Texas wind
What would you say if I told you I was sorry And that I've come to realize Life means nothing without you Would you take my hand Would you forgive this man For ever doubting your love is true And could you find it in your heart To let me try and make it up to you
Yesterday a jealous man Today a lonely fool I let love slip right through my hands With all the hurt I've handed you I've gotta stop your love from dying Or I'll be living proof That yesterday's jealous man Is today's lonely fool
Darlin' from now on I'll be proud when other men notice you Instead of gettin' mean and loud Like I used to do Find some mercy in your heart And we'll make another start At the love that we once knew I won't hurt you anymore I'm gonna trust you now and never question you
