THAT'S THE WAY I FEEL 

If you ever feel unwanted
Kicked around so much you're taunted
Hearts crys out with so much pain
Well, that's the way I feel.

Love someone and love her dearly
Hope these words she didn't hear me
Left me here heartsick and lonely
That's the way I feel.

A cry would do no good
I used to think it would
But the more I thought
The more I believe is what I'll do.

Let your feeling have it's day
Maybe it will go away
Maybe I will find another
That's the way I feel.

Can't let heartbreak over come me
Just because that's the way she done me.
I'll forget she ever loved her
That's the way I feel

--- Instrumental ---

If you ever get the notion
That you're drowning in an ocean
Of the tears that you are crying
That's the way I feel.

Crying just because your lonely
Crying cause your one and only
'Cause she loves somebody better
That's the way I feel.

A cry would do no good
I used to think it would
But the more I thought
The more I believe is what I'll do.

Let this feeling have it's day
Maybe it will go away
Maybe I will find another
That's the way I feel.

Can't let heartbreqk over come me
Just because that's the way she done me.
I'll forget she ever loved her
That's the way I feel...

THE BAPTISM OF JESSE TAYLOR 

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.

Among the local taverns there'll be a slack in business
Cause Jesse's drinking came before the groceries and the rent
Among the local women there'll be a slack in cheatin'
'Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again.

The scars on Jesse's knuckles were more than just respected
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money
And the black eye of the law will soon be well.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.

--- Instrumental ---

From now old Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
And tell them how much Jesse hooked up with little Jim
Now Jimmy's got a daddy and Jesse's got a family
And Franklin County's got a lot more man.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried hallelujah...

THE BATTLE FOR 

It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.

If faith can move a mountain
Moma's gonna win
But even moma will admit
There's a whole lot goin' for sin
With sweet red wine and party girls
And the big time songs to sing
Maybe she could tell daddy
That's really the swingin' thing.

It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.

--- Instrumental ---

Well, I just can't help believein'
Momas's gonna win
The milk of human kindness
Is a whole lot stronger than gin
With faith in God and daily prayer
And gospel songs to sing
Moma keeps a-showin' daddy
God's love is a precious thing.

It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul.

It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul
It's moma against the party girls
Over who's gonna win control
On Sunday it's Rock of Ages
On Monday let the good times roll
It's the bible against the bottle
In the battle for daddy's soul...

THE BIRD 

Verse 1:
C/G
I curse the day she bought me that old bird
G
Squalking,talking,telling everything it ever heard
C/G F
She never would have known about Big Betty Brown and me
C/G G C/G
But he fowled up and told her some things you won't believe


Verse 2:
C/G
Oh my woman moved out on me today
G
And left that old stool pigeon parrot trembling in his cage
C/G F
I hollered from the front porch and stopped her at the curb
C/G G C/G
And the last thing i gave her was the bird


Chorus:
C/G F
Oh the last thing i gave her was the bird
C/G
And she returned the favor with a few selected words
F C/G
I don't have to worry now what's being overheard
G C/G
'cause the last thing i gave her was the bird


Verse 3:
C/G
She sat the cage beside her on the seat
G
And left two streaks of firestone smokin' on the street
C/G F
The neighbors ran for cover they could see she was disturbed
C/G G C/G
'cause the last thing i gave her was the bird


Chorus (x2).

C/G G C/G
Yes the last thing i gave her was the bird

THE BLUES MAN 

Im just a singer a natural born guitar ringer kind of a clinger to sad old songs
Im not a walk-behinder Im a new note finder
But my name's a reminder of a blues man that's already gone
So I started drinkin' took some things that messed up my thinkin'
I was sure sinkin' when she came along
I was alone in the spot light not too much left in sight
She changed all that one night when she sang me this song
Hey baby I love you hey baby I need you
Hey baby you Don't got to prove to me you're some kind of macho of man
You've wasted so much of your life runnin' through the dark nights
Let me shine a little love light down on you blues man
I got so sick from speedin' all the things they said I was needing iff I was to keep on pleasing all of my fans I got cuffed on dirt roads I got sued over no shows She came and took all that old load down off this blues man And I sang hey baby I love you too hey baby I need you
Hey baby I do get tired of this traveling band
I'm up in my years now nights would be cold now
If you hadn't stuck it out with this blues man
I'm up in my years now nights would be so cold now
If she hadn't hung around with this blues man.

THE CEREMONY 

The Ceremony
George Jones and Tammy Wynette
(Spoken)
Do you take this man to be your husband?
I'll take this man, and by him I'll stand
I promise that we'll never part.
To him I'll be true, there'll be no one new
From now, till death do us part.
(Spoken)
Do you take this woman to be your wife?
Yes, I'll take this woman. She'll be mine forever.
And I'll love her with all of my heart.
To have and to hold, our love won't grow cold.
I promise. Till death do us part.
We'll take each other, from this day forward,
Together in sickness or health.
United with love, we'll face life together,
If we're poor or if we have wealth.
For better or worse, you'll always come first
And no one can keep us apart.
Yes, we'll take each other, forsaking all others.
Together, till death do us part.
Together, till death do us part.*
*OR (Spoken)
I now pronounce you man and wife.

Edd Jussely

THE COLD HARD TRUTH 

[ vocal only ]
 [B7] You Don't know who I [E] am
 But I know all about [A] you
 I've come to talk to you [B7] tonight
 About the things I've seen you [ E] do.
 [ vocal only ]
 [B7] I've come to set the record [E] straight
 I've come to shine the light on [A] you
 Let me introduce my [B7] self
 I'm the cold hard [E] truth.
 [ vocal only ]
 [B7] There is a woman we both [E] know
 I think you know the one I [A] mean
 She gave her heart and soul to [B7] you
 You gave her only broken [E] dreams
 [ vocal only ]
 [B7] You say your not the one to [E] blame
 For all the heartaches she's been [A] though
 I say you're nothing but a [B7] liar
 And I'm the cold hard [E] truth.
 
[E7] All your life that's how it's [A] been
 Lookin' out for number [E] one
 Takin' more than you [B7] give
 Movin' on when you're [E] done.
 [E7] With her you could have had it [A] all
 A family and love to [E] last
 If you had any sense at [B7] all
 You'de go and beg her to come [E] back.
 [ vocal only ]
 [B7] You think that you're a real [E] man
 But you're nothing but a [A] fool
 The way you run away from [B7] love
 The way you try to play it [E] cool
 [ vocal only ]
 [B7] I'm gonna say this just one [E] time
 Time is running out on [A] you
 You best remember me my [B7] friend
 I am the cold hard [E] truth.
 You best remember me my [B7] friend
 I am the cold hard [E] truth.

THE DAY I LOSE MY MIND 

Through a tear I stare at your picture
I can still feel your lips close to mine
The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind.

Late at night your voice still wakes me
I reach out with my arms open wide
The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind.

You're the one that I breathe for
You're still here even though you're away
You're the reason I'll wait for tomorrow
You're the reason I lived yesterday.

This old heart is broke down with sorrow
And I almost cried myself blind
The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind.

The day I lose your memory
Is the day I lose my mind...

THE DEVIL IS GATHERING FIREWOOD 

Oh, the devil has turned this big old world into a
party place
The next year that you got a drink and a lover to
embrace
Now you think he's being good to you but he's got his
sneaky ways
And the devil is gathering firewood for the long hot
winter days.

Oh, the race is on with Jesus to win every soul he can
We better get down on our knees and pray if we want to
see the promise land
We better help Jesus to take the lead 'cause hell is a
burning place
The devil is gathering firewood for the long hot winter
days.

--- Instrumental ---

He's working every day and night to keep a steady fire
A honky tonkin' carnival with anything to ride
But if you'll stop ansd listen you'll hear his act at
play
And the devil is gathering firewood for the long hot
winter days.

Oh, the race is on with Jesus to win every soul that he
can
We better get down on our knees and pray if we want tyo
see the promise land
Better help Jesus take the lead cause hell is a burning
place
The devil is gathering firewood for the long hot winter
days.

Yes, the devil is gathering firewood for the long hot
winter days...

THE DOOR 

Intro: G

I???ve [G]heard the sound of my dear old mama [C]crying
And the [D]sound of the train that took me off to [G]war
The [G]awful sound of a thousand bombs ex[C]ploding
And I [Am]wondered if I could take it any[C]more[D]

There were [G]times when they almost drove me [C]crazy
But I [D]did my best and took it like a [G]man
And [G]who would think in my lonely room I???d [C]hear it
The [D]one sound in the world my heart can???t [G]stand

[N.C.]To hear that sound and to [G]know its really [C]over
Through tear stained eyes I watched her walk a[D]way
And of [G]earthquakes storms and guns and war
Lord [C]nothing has ever hurt me more than that [G]lonely sound
The [D]closing of the [G]door

(Key change to G#)
And of [G#]earthquakes storms and guns and war
Lord [C#]nothing ever hurt me more than that [G]lonely sound
The [D#]closing of the [G#]door