The Man An' Me And You

Wake up Darlin, Ive gotta go
The boss just called an he's got me low
Pick-up in Texas, drop-off in Maine
Then I'll then head back home to you again
Well, I hope you understand and miss me too
Im just workin for the man an me an you
There's something about the way he shakes my hand
And says, Man, thank you
And then my paycheck reflects his gratitude
And that's enough with your sweet love
To keep these wheels a turnin
Down the road of life and on the highway too
While Im workin for the man an me an you
Hello Darlin, I had to call
Im just a mile outside of Arkansas
And I was thinkin, when I get home
About making love to you all night long
But Im hold you with my heart until I do
An keep workin for the man an me an you
There's something about the way he shakes my hand
And says, Man, thank you
And then my paycheck reflects his gratitude
And that's enough with your sweet love
To keep these wheels a turnin
Down the road of life and on the highway too
While Im workin for the man an me an you
Down the road of life and highway too
Im just workin for the man an me an you

The Old Man With A Horn

The old man told his story
About the years gone by
How he played his horn down in New Orleans
In some old dingy dive
"I knew 'em all back then." he said
As he reached out for his horn
He closed his eyes - and wet his lips
Then the blues were born.

He played with so much feelin'
Tears came from his eyes
He stopped and reminisced a bit
And then he gave a sigh!
Said, "You know, I almost made it
But that was before your time
Dixieland, Po' Folks Blues
ScatMan Jack and wine."

Slapped his knee and gave a grin
It sure was good back then
Reaching for his horn on the floor
Placed it in an old towsack
That hung across his back
He said "Goodbye!"
And shuffled out the door.

Enthused by what he told me
I never got his name
So, I called the waitress over
And started to explain
A tired old man - his tarnished horn
Mem'ries of years gone by
How he played his horn and reminisced
Smiled with tear-dimmed eyes.

She said you are mistaken
There's been no one but you
But I know who you're talkin' 'bout
I used to know him, too
You'll find him down on Basin Street
In back of an old churchyard
A stone that reads, "Rest in Peace
I tried but it sure was hard."

CHORUS

He said, "Goodbye" then shuffled out the door.

The Sun Never Comes Up Again

Tonight you're saying you love me
And this is where it all begins
But if you don't mean it I'm hoping
The sun never comes up again

We finally shared all our feelings
Feelings we felt for so long
If this is our last night together
I hope it stays dark from now on

The world would stop turning
Fire would stop burning
And leaves wouldn't fly in the wind
If you don't love me I'm hoping
The sun never comes up again

The world would stop turning
Fire would stop burning
Leaves wouldn't fly in the wind
If this is our last night I'm hoping
The sun never comes up again

The Truth Is I Lied

I said it was over
I said we were through
I said when I left I
Was done loving you
But I'm fighting a feeling
that cant be denied
Forget what I told you
the truth is I lied
I know you weren't expectin'
This visit from me
With my hat in my hand and
My heart on my sleeve
But I've stopped my pretending
And I've swallowed my pride
I'm not above saying
The truth is I lied
The truth is I'm not quite as strong as
I thought this battle is harder
than an war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is i lied
is it asking to much to forget and forgive
Dying for your love
Is no way to live
and the truth is I'm just not as strong as I thought
this battle is harder
Than any war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied
Oh, I meant it when I said it, the truth is I lied

This Dream's On Me

You said you dreamed of candle light
And old time French Champagne
Satin pillows on a bed
Music softly playing
Tonight you're gonna have it all
I only aim to please
Let me lead you down the hall
This dreams on me
Dreams for some will always be a mystery
Like a fairy tale, just make believe
Won't you let me show you how good love can be
This dreams on me
Close your eyes I'll take you where
I hope you'll come to stay
I know I've told you all your dreams
May come true someday
They're waiting right behind that door
Your's to touch and see
Tonight will be like none before
This dreams on me
Dreams for some will always be a mystery
Like a fairy tale, just make believe
Won't you let me show you how good love can be
This dreams on me
This dreams on me

This Torch That I Carry For You

I tried hundred proof whiskey to just fuel the flame
That just keeps on burning so true
There's no other light that shines quite as bright
As this torch that I carry for you

I've tried to forget you but it just can't be done
My old heart just won't love someone new
No I've never found a way to lay down
This torch that I carry for you

My heart will never leave your shadow, dear
I know I can't have you but just let me be there
'Cause I'll make it alright if you'll stand in the light
Of this torch that I carry for you

Yes I'll make it alright if you'll stand in the light
Of this torch that I carry for you
Oh, this torch that I carry for you
(carry for you)

Til A Better Memory Comes Along

See the tears on my face
I've cried every day
I've lived without you
And held you only in my mind

See these hands how they shake
How long will it take
Before I leave you
In the past where you belong?

One day I might forget
But right now I'm not that strong
So I'll hold on
'Til a better memory comes along

If someone could really touch me
The way you used to do
If he could find one single feelin'
That didn't start with me and you

Maybe then I might forget
But right now I'm not that strong
So I'll hold on 'til a better memory comes along
I'm holding on 'til a better memory comes along

Til Melinda Comes Around

When I think my world is all together
My head's on right and things are settlin' down
I'm takin' every day just the way it comes
And I can do it till Melinda comes around

There's a little man at home depending on me
And a woman that would never let me down
And I love them just as sure as God made feelings
And I do fine till Melinda comes around

I promised me I wouldn't think about her
But Heaven, won't you keep her safe and sound
I've made up my mind not to love her anymore
And I can do it till Melinda comes around

I try to be content with all my blessings
And thankful for the good life that I've found
'Cause if there's such a thing as being happy
I guess I am till Melinda comes around

I promised me I wouldn't think about her
But Heaven, won't you keep her safe and sound
I've made up my mind not to love her anymore
And I can do it till Melinda comes around
And I can do it till Melinda comes around

Today I Started Loving You Again

Today I started loving you again
I'm right back where I've really always been
I got over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
Then today I started loving you again

What a fool I was to think I could get by
With only these few million tears I've cried
I should have known the worst was yet to come
And that crying time for me had just begun

Then today I started loving you again
I'm right back where I've really always been
I got over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
Then today I started loving you again
...

Walk Through This World With Me

Walk through this world with me,
Go where I go
Share all my my dreams with me,
I need you so
In life we search and some of us find
I've looked for you a long, long time.

And now that I've found you,
New horizons I see
Come take my hand
And walk through this world with me.

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Walk through this world with me,
Go where I go
Share all my dreams with me,
I searched for you so.

And now that I've found you,
New horizons I see
Come take my hand,
And walk through this world with me.

Come take my hand,
And walk through this world with me...