Too Many Bridges Have Been Burned (Larry W. Jones 04/26/2008) (song#5401) I have thought of returning to you, love I ought to have done it so long ago But too many bridges have been burned, dear Across all the rivers of life that flow Yes, too many bridges have been burned, love Memories are all that's left to yearn of Yes, too many bridges have been burned, babe Too many dreams we laid were left to fade Too many seasons I've searched for reasons For decisions I should have never made I know that it is me who is to blame It wasn't you who extinguished the flame To shatter your good heart was out of line And now our love has been scattered by time - instrumental - Yes, too many bridges have been burned, babe Too many dreams we laid were left to fade Too many seasons I've searched for reasons For decisions I should have never made I know that it is me who is to blame It wasn't you who extinguished the flame To shatter your good heart was out of line And now our love has been scattered by time Too many bridges have been burned Too many pages turned Big Red Rooster (Larry W. Jones 04/27/2008) (song#5402) Well, I had a big red rooster, he crowed at break of dawn Yeah, I had a big red rooster, he crowed at break of dawn But when he heard about my chicken soup, he flew the coop And now my big red rooster's gone The chickens in the barnyard are all upset to this day Yeah, the chickens in the barnyard don't even want to lay Now, if you see my big red rooster, don't do him no harm Bring my rooster back to my barn Dogs are howlin', cats are meowin', the chickens are all sad Big red rooster was the best boss my barnyard ever had The chickens are so lost, I ain't got no eggs in the morn Now that my big red rooster's gone - instrumental - Dogs are howlin', cats are meowin', the chickens are all sad Big red rooster was the best boss my barnyard ever had The chickens in the barnyard are all upset to this day Yeah, the chickens in the barnyard don't even want to lay Now, if you see my big red rooster, don't do him no harm Bring my rooster back to my barn Yeah, bring my big red rooster right back to my barn (Ain't got no eggs) (Need a morale booster for them chickens!) (Dang rooster flew the coop) That Lonesome Whistle Blowin' (Larry W. Jones 04/27/2008) (song#5403) I saw that train a-rollin' down the line A-strainin' from the load but rollin' fine And when I heard that lonesome whistle blow I knew that it was time for me to go That lonesome whistle blowin' blows my mind My darlin' is as sweet as sugar cane I broke my darlin's heart, which was insane When I hear that whistle blow, it brings pain I was wrong, I know, that was so unkind That lonesome whistle blowin' blows my mind Railroad bull caught me farther down the rail I'm pulling time here in this lonesome jail He told me in a month that I'd be fine It's so dark in here, think I'm goin' blind That lonesome whistle blowin' blows my mind - instrumental - My darlin' is as sweet as sugar cane I broke my darlin's heart, which was insane When I hear that whistle blow, it brings pain I was wrong, I know, that was so unkind That lonesome whistle blowin' blows my mind This is such a shame, I know I'm to blame They've given me a number for a name Well, I sure do miss that sweet gal of mine A-way down on that Mason Dixon line That lonesome whistle blowin' blows my mind Rose Of The Badlands (Larry W. Jones 04/27/2008) (song#5404) I've seen some lovely flowers Some of them were truly rare And sometimes I looked for hours Smelled their fragrance in the air None of them have the powers Of one that's beyond compare There's a rose of the badlands Grows down in old Mexico All good folks and outlaw bands That fine rose has come to know She cares with her tender hands Wounded cowboys, high and low She's the rose of the badlands Way down in old Mexico - instrumental - Out in the twilight splendor Down a cowboy's trail of woe Oh, someone must have sent her To the badlands down below She's the rose of the badlands Way down in old Mexico There's a rose of the badlands Grows down in old Mexico All good folks and outlaw bands That fine rose has come to know She cares with her tender hands Wounded cowboys, high and low She's the rose of the badlands Way down in old Mexico She's the rose of the badlands Way down in old Mexico Ace In The Hole Band (Larry W. Jones 04/28/2008) (song#5405) Let me tell you about Ace In The Hole Some big swingin' Texas music I've found That country western stroll will steal your soul With their old fiddle and steel guitar sound Folks love that western swing rhythm A Texas kind of thing Cowgirls all come by the dozens To hear old George Strait sing Now, Gene Elders plays the fiddle Terry Hale from Austin strums bass Ain't no riddle, in the middle They wanna see old George Strait's face Folks love that western swing rhythm A Texas kind of thing Cowgirls all come by the dozens To hear old George Strait sing - instrumental - Rondal Huckaby plays keyboards Mike Daily plays his steel guitar Ace In The Hole earned its awards With old George Strait as the main star Folks love that western swing rhythm A Texas kind of thing Cowgirls all come by the dozens To hear old George Strait sing To hear old George Strait sing To hear old George Strait sing Cowgirls all come by the dozens To hear Ace In The Hold Band swing that Texas thing Yee Ha! On This Lonely Prairie (Larry W. Jones 05/02/2008) (song#5406) I'll never find peace of mind On this lonely prairie without my Laurie Nothing can restart this heart On this lonely prairie without my Laurie With care, I still say a prayer Dear Laurie, return to me, return to me I search the skies with my eyes Hoping to see my dear Laurie just once more But my heart sighs, almost dies On this lonely prairie for one I adore Where, oh where, could Laurie be Dear Laurie, return to me, return to me - instrumental - I search the skies with my eyes Hoping to see my dear Laurie just once more But my heart sighs, almost dies On this lonely prairie for one I adore Long as there's a trail, long as there's a prairie As long as there is life, I'll wait patiently As long as there's a trail to roam, don't postpone Let the trail on the prairie bring Laurie home to me Long as there's a trail, long as there's a prairie As long as there is life, I'll wait patiently As long as there's a trail to roam, don't postpone Let the trail on the prairie bring Laurie home to me Cane Sugar Cajun Queen (Larry W. Jones 05/03/2008) (song#5407) Well, I left her on the Delta where the sugar cane grows fine Down in Lou-i-si-ana, south of the Mason Dixon line I told her how I loved her, and loved her eyes of vixen blue When the full moon shines on the bayou, I'll come back home to you She's my sweetheart and my darlin', she's the Cajun girl for me Down in Lou-i-si-ana on the bayou Evangeline Soon now I will be returning and those wedding bells will chime Down in Lou-i-si-ana when it's cane sugar haulin' time Thibodeaux will play the fiddle, I'll bring her a big bouquet At the cane sugar hoedown, love will flow down our wedding day I'll be her Cajun country king at our Cajun jubilee I'll kiss my Cajun miss, she'll be my cane sugar Cajun queen - instrumental - She's my sweetheart and my darlin', she's the Cajun girl for me Down in Lou-i-si-ana on the bayou Evangeline Soon now I will be returning and those wedding bells will chime Down in Lou-i-si-ana when it's cane sugar haulin' time Thibodeaux will play the fiddle, I'll bring her a big bouquet At the cane sugar hoedown, love will flow down our wedding day I'll be her Cajun country king at our Cajun jubilee I'll kiss my Cajun miss, she'll be my cane sugar Cajun queen Out Of Hope (Larry W. Jones 05/03/2008) (song#5408) I can tell by the feeling There won't be any healing My heart is reeling deep inside of me Our love just wasn't to be And though I've tried to break free Time is unsealing every memory Oh, it wasn't easy to give up the whiskey But now I'm a connoisseur of cheap beer Well, my dear, I know I'm sliding down a steep slope But I gave up hope of having you near I found out that I can live without you But no doubt my thoughts are all about you Though my love for you is still fighting strong I've run out of hope of righting the wrong - instrumental - Oh, it wasn't easy to give up the whiskey But now I'm a connoisseur of cheap beer Well, my dear, I know I'm sliding down a steep slope But I gave up hope of having you near I found out that I can live without you But no doubt my thoughts are all about you Though my love for you is still fighting strong I've run out of hope of righting the wrong Though my love for you is still fighting strong I've run out of hope of righting the wrong Golden September Time (Larry W. Jones 05/03/2008) (song#5409) Once I looked behind as I left springtime Many mountains were there that I had climbed Then I looked around and it was summer In summer was when I was in my prime And now I look ahead, but not with dread To my golden September time I've always been a man born a rover Oh, but I don't mourn over yesterdays I have lived all the songs I have written Smitten ways of sweet roses, wine and rhyme Now I've turned another page to the stage Of my golden September time I passed a wishing well and wished it well Don't need wishing wells on life's carousel I have loved and lost, but I'm still sublime Not rich, I've saved a dollar and a dime I have met the storm, but now I am warm In my golden September time - instrumental - I have lived all the songs I have written Smitten ways of sweet roses, wine and rhyme Now I've turned another page to the stage Of my golden September time I passed a wishing well and wished it well Don't need wishing wells on life's carousel I have loved and lost, but I'm still sublime Not rich, I've saved a dollar and a dime I have met the storm, but now I am warm In my golden September time In my golden September time I Now Give You My Heart (Larry W. Jones 05/03/2008) (song#5410) Dear, whenever we kiss I never worry or wonder For when your lips are near My dear, I now give you my heart Dear, I would be remiss If I cast your love asunder So now, be of no fear My dear, I now give you my heart There's one thing sweetheart, you must realize For you alone my heart tenderly melts When we kiss, I can't miss love in your eyes I won't pretend that you're anyone else - instrumental - Dear, I would be remiss If I cast your love asunder So now, be of no fear My dear, I now give you my heart My dear, please never break this spell This spell that I now dwell under How I want to yell, can't you tell My dear, I now give you my heart Darling, I now give you my heart The Harmony Is Gone (Larry W. Jones 05/04/2008) (song#5411) I remember that night, the big barn dance All the stars were as bright as fiery coals The embers of love flamed into romance As across the wooden dance floor we strolled For only us the music tolled That western night is now ended Although the music rolls along The music and you were splendid But now the harmony is gone The music and you were splendid A fine western symphony grand Just like an angel descended Saying, be happy while you can - instrumental - Beneath the bright stars and the summer moon That love song dance ended too soon The music and you were splendid A fine western symphony grand Just like an angel descended Saying, be happy while you can That western night is now ended Although the music rolls along The music and you were splendid But now the harmony is gone Now the harmony is gone A Scar That Cannot Heal (Larry W. Jones 05/04/2008) (song#5412) Now go out and find one of your own kind Not like me, who was so blind from the start I know you'll be glad, with you it's a fad To sadden some lad with a broken heart What were you thinking of when you decided to shove Those words like a knife in my heart A new love I'll never let start Dear, now what can I do when it's clear that we're through My heart is now scarred, I can feel You left a scar that cannot heal - instrumental - For the life of me, I just cannot see Why you have done the things you've done There's no excuse to be free and footloose While leaving my heart on the run What were you thinking of when you decided to shove Those words like a knife in my heart A new love I'll never let start Dear, now what can I do when it's clear that we're through My heart is now scarred, I can feel You left a scar that cannot heal Fiddlin' Cowboy Will (Larry W. Jones 05/04/2008) (song#5413) Out in far west Texas Lived an old cowboy who was past his prime Folks called him Fiddlin' Cowboy Will Every day at sundown He would start in to fiddlin' right on time A tune called Lonesome Whippoorwill Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle But he never received acclaim For all his fiddlin' skill Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle Should have been in the hall of fame Old Fiddlin' Cowboy Will Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle When at a rodeo hoedown You should-a heard that fiddle sound Should-a been on the radio Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle And in the bunkhouse when he died Cowboys found laying by his side Old Fiddlin' Will's fiddle and bow Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle But he never received acclaim For all his fiddlin' skill Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle Should have been in the hall of fame Old Fiddlin' Cowboy Will - instrumental - Old Fiddlin' Will could play 'em fast Old Fiddlin' Will could play 'em slow Should-a been on the radio He's gone but his music will last Where those west Texas winds still blow In the minds of cowboys, I know Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle But he never received acclaim For all his fiddlin' skill Old Cowboy Will played the fiddle Should have been in the hall of fame Old Fiddlin' Cowboy Will Your Wedding Bells (Larry W. Jones 05/04/2008) (song#5414) I received your letter in the mail, dear An invitation signed R.S.V.P. I didn't know your wedding was so near I'll be there though tears may then flow from me Your wedding bells have rung in the chapel Songs have been sung about eternity And you looked so young and lovely, darling My dreams will be hung from the willow tree I saved money for a fine piece of land My plans looked sunny like your hair of gold It's funny how a house that's built on sand Will never last long enough to grow old Your wedding bells have rung in the chapel Songs have been sung about eternity And you looked so young and lovely, darling My dreams will be hung from the willow tree - instrumental - When you greeted me at your reception You treated me like an old friend from school The smile I gave you was just deception I tried real hard not to cry like a fool Your wedding bells have rung in the chapel Songs have been sung about eternity And you looked so young and lovely, darling My dreams will be hung from the willow tree What Else Did You Expect From Me (Larry W. Jones 05/04/2008) (song#5415) Dear, you were my heart's only love Only one I was thinking of I had nobody else, you see But then you left me all alone All alone when you set me free I found another for my own What else did you expect from me I walked the floor full of worry I spent empty days feeling sorry I cried at night til half past three I waited for you by the phone But gave up eventually I found another for my own What else did you expect from me - instrumental - I waited for you by the phone But gave up eventually I found another for my own What else did you expect from me I guess you thought I'd find no one You thought you couldn't be outdone That I'd never find a new key To a true heart not hard as bone So, go back where you used to be I found another for my own What else did you expect from me What else did you expect from me Red Wine Bottle (Larry W. Jones 05/05/2008) (song#5416) You bring relief to my mind every time Your color is warm and you smell so fine You're the chief reason why I feel no pain Red wine bottle, please work your spell again Red wine bottle, I like the way you feel Please help me forget she was ever real Red wine, you're sweet, just like she used to be Help me not regret that she once loved me Her sad farewell was on a night of rain Red wine bottle, please work your spell again - instrumental - Red wine bottle, I like the way you feel Please help me forget she was ever real Red wine, you're sweet, just like she used to be Help me not regret that she once loved me This pain down in my heart, it's nothing new This feeling in my brain I get from you You pour so easy, sweet red bottled wine I'll explore your red label one more time Where I now dwell sure isn't lover's lane Red wine bottle, please work your spell again Shoreline Of Alpine (Larry W. Jones 05/05/2008) (song#5417) They boxed up his trophy buckles Hauled off the pickup that he drove The beach house didn't look the same With no rodeo treasure trove The salesman came on Saturday To put the sign up in the yard They say that she just ran away Guess she must have taken the news real hard The rodeo was in Alpine He drew the bronc, Widowmaker And that was the end of the line Called the local undertaker Her rodeo cowboy had died Gulf of Mexico waters shine Where she talked about him with pride Until the end of the line in Alpine Like hurricane winds when they blow A local legend she became Waves of the Gulf of Mexico Seem to softly whisper her name When people stroll down by the shore And stop to view the salty brine They sware, above the ocean roar She cries along the shoreline of Alpine - instrumental - The locals talk about her still About the note she left that said A rodeo cowboy has skill But I knew that you'd end up dead And now, they'll build for you a shrine There in Texas in old Alpine Folks there wonder about her still When thunder is heard late at night The winds sound like a voice so shrill A wail so mournful in its plight Down along the Gulf Coast waters Where sand forms a boundary line The sound you hear is not laughter She cries along the shoreline of Alpine Where sand forms a boundary line She cries along the shoreline of Alpine Texas Flowers (Larry W. Jones 05/05/2008) (song#5418) On so many trails I've been a rover And for new places always I did crave But now, when my long journey is over Here is all that I wish upon my grave Texas flowers, bluebonnets from the hill Prairie flowers, blessed by springtime showers Where I spend eternal hours, if you will Be a friend and gather Texas flowers You don't need to buy expensive orchids And as for lilies, my request forbids Go and ride in quest across the prairies And look for merry flowers growing there Pretty Bluestar is everywhere to see Purple sage means that you'll remember me And columbine comes in so many kinds Keep in mind to pick ramblin' rose with care - instrumental - Texas flowers, bluebonnets from the hill Prairie flowers, blessed by springtime showers Where I spend eternal hours, if you will Be a friend and gather Texas flowers The mockingbird will sing his serenade On top of the tree that will be my shade Don't make it a big affair, just bring there Texas flowers that God himself has made Texas flowers, bluebonnets from the hill Prairie flowers, blessed by springtime showers Where I spend eternal hours, if you will Be a friend and gather Texas flowers You Can't Hide Teardrops (Larry W. Jones 05/06/2008) (song#5419) You're blue and alone tonight, my darling You can't lie and hide behind your disguise You weren't true and that's not right, my darling You can't hide teardrops falling from your eyes I may never find another darling But sweetheart, keep in mind that I have tried Because pride started all the quarreling You can't hide teardrops falling from your eyes Once we had joy, but oh boy, it ended It ended in a loss of paradise Now your heart that's broken can't be mended You can't hide the fact of our love's demise - instrumental - You're blue and alone tonight, my darling You weren't true and that's not right Once we had joy, but oh boy, it ended It ended in a loss of paradise Now your heart that's broken can't be mended You can't hide the fact of our love's demise I may never find another darling But sweetheart, keep in mind that I have tried Because pride started all the quarreling You can't hide teardrops falling from your eyes You can't hide teardrops falling from your eyes Bluest Lies In Texas (Larry W. Jones 05/06/2008) (song#5420) The skies were blue in Texas When the sun was setting low And in my rearview mirror It disappeared with a glow Something that I couldn't see Was her windblown golden hair Couldn't for the life of me Understand why love's unfair The bluest lies in Texas From a girl with bluest eyes She didn't know wrong from right The bluest lies in Texas From a girl with bluest eyes Haunts my memory tonight Like stars in the Texas sky She fills up my tortured mind Listened too long to her lies I guess I was just too blind No, I didn't do no wrong I live by the cowboy code She's back there where she belongs And I'm on the outbound road - instrumental - No, I didn't do no wrong I live by the cowboy code She's back there where she belongs And I'm on the outbound road The bluest lies in Texas From a girl with bluest eyes She didn't know wrong from right The bluest lies in Texas From a girl with bluest eyes Haunts my memory tonight The bluest lies in Texas From a girl with bluest eyes Gotta Drive That Train (Larry W. Jones 05/11/2008) (song#5421) Now, life's too short for yesterdays The sort of thing with no delays If life's ride is the bumpy kind Just slide up front and you may find Maybe while you were looking back Your life has jumped right off the track Now, it's alright to remember For that's just part of history But up front's where it's happening Up where there's so much mystery The real enjoyment of living Well, it's not back where we have been Just look forward with thanksgiving To another new year, or ten Life is searching all the byways Never should you ever refrain Because if you want to live life You have all GOTTA DRIVE THAT TRAIN Now, some folks ride the train of life But always looking out the rear Just watching miles of life roll by Silently marking off the years They just sit in sad remembrance Of wasted days and nights gone by Then they curse life for what it was And hang their mournful head and cry I don't concern myself with that Cause I took a different vent I look forward to what life holds And not backward to what I've spent So now, strap me to the engine Make it as secure as can be Cause I want to be out in front To see all life that I can see I want to feel the winds of change When it's blowing right in my face See the wheels of life rearrange Zeal for life, going place to place I want to see what life can cast Cause I'm not looking at the past When I Drive By San Antone (Larry W. Jones 05/12/2008) (song#5422) On the far horizon, new buildings shine A few take me back to another time When she was mine in San Antonio I wonder if she's still doing OK I'm over the hill, and just as they say How am I doing, sometimes I don't know Remember the Riverwalk on weekends Where she and I would talk for hours on ends Just thinking about her sometimes brings tears Mariachi music made a sweet sound Around the old Riverwalk at sundown I haven't heard from that sweet girl in years Here I'm driving down I-10, my eyes all blurred Still striving on reviving memories of her Does she have a new love or is she alone I dream of her when I drive by San Antone - instrumental - I see the contrast between now and then Time went by so fast with both us back when Now, living the past is not how to be Cause good things don't last, just good memories By the Alamo we strolled hand in hand We didn't know what old time itself planned I loved her then, and now I love her more So I still dream of the one I adore Here I'm driving down I-10, my eyes all blurred Still striving on reviving memories of her Does she have a new love or is she alone I dream of her when I drive by San Antone When I drive by San Antone The Man In The Moon Will Recall (Larry W. Jones 05/12/2008) (song#5423) The man in the moon will recall The night we parted forever The man in the moon will recall And I will too A yellow rose is a token Of goodbye to a love you knew The man in the moon will recall And I will too Now the man in the moon and I Wear a gloom that time cannot erase And when deep in my loneliness I always recall your sweet face - instrumental - A yellow rose is a token Of goodbye to a love you knew The man in the moon will recall And I will too The world won't remember at all As time moves along to days new The man in the moon will recall And I will too The world won't remember at all As time moves along to days new The man in the moon will recall And I will too The Sunshine Of Your Smile (Larry W. Jones 05/12/2008) (song#5424) Dear, the sunshine of your smile is something to see I'd walk a country mile for you to smile at me Who could ask for more, even the angels adore The sunshine of your smile When you smile at me, darling I'm in ecstasy Both my feet have taken wings and my heart is free Bluebirds even sing about such a lovely thing The sunshine of your smile When the morning comes, all the clouds begin to flee Folks look up at the sky and smile wonderingly How a sky can be so blue, they all wish they knew Love is always in style - instrumental - When you smile at me, darling I'm in ecstasy Both my feet have taken wings and my heart is free Dear, the sunshine of your smile is something to see I'd walk a country mile for you to smile at me Who could ask for more, even the angels adore The sunshine of your smile Who could ask for more, even the angels adore The sunshine of your smile The sunshine of your smile A Thousand Miles Of Track Behind (Larry W. Jones 05/13/2008) (song#5425) On this old freight line, a hobo A thousand miles of track behind Don't know how many more I'll go Don't know when I ate the last time Keep wondering why she left me How could hate come from love sublime At one time she was my baby A thousand miles of track behind A thousand miles behind, I felt bad When I found out she was that kind She was the only love I had Oh, how could I have been so blind - instrumental - Never before was I this way Never a worry on my mind I keep thinking back with dismay A thousand miles of track behind Oh, I still love that woman so And she is still so intertwined In my mem'ry that's full of woe A thousand miles of track behind She has all those good lookin' charms Too bad she was the roving kind Back there I held her in my arms A thousand miles of track behind Oh, I still love that woman so A thousand miles of track behind Gotta Stop My Dreaming About You (Larry W. Jones 05/13/2008) (song#5426) Now, last night when I laid me down to sleep I couldn't keep from dreaming about you I'm gonna stay awake and just count sheep I've gotta stop my dreaming about you I'm gonna dry my crying eyes Try going out with good ol' guys If you ever show up again I won't believe your low down lies I'm on the beam for finding someone new I've gotta stop my dreaming about you Tonight I'm gonna go and paint the town There won't be no complaint from me, it's true And if you show up, I'll just turn you down I've gotta stop my dreaming about you - instrumental - Tonight I'm gonna go and paint the town There won't be no complaint from me, it's true And if you show up, I'll just turn you down I've gotta stop my dreaming about you I'm gonna dry my crying eyes Try going out with good ol' guys If you ever show up again I won't believe your low down lies I'm on the beam for finding someone new I've gotta stop my dreaming about you Yeah, I've gotta stop my dreaming about you First To Play Second Fiddle (Larry W. Jones 05/13/2008) (song#5427) I'll just hang around this old town And if he ever puts you down Don't frown if you get lonely, dear For if that sad day should arrive I'll be glad to help you survive I'll be the first to play second fiddle when you're near First to play second fiddle when you're near First to say your second love will be dear For if that sad day should arrive I'll be glad to help you survive I'll be the first to play second fiddle when you're near - instrumental - I'll just hang around this old town And if he ever puts you down Don't frown if you get lonely, dear First to play second fiddle when you're near First to say your second love will be dear For if that sad day should arrive I'll be glad to help you survive I'll be the first to play second fiddle when you're near Love's No Longer My Concern (Larry W. Jones 05/14/2008) (song#5428) When she said goodbye, my pride then died Love's no longer my concern I cannot deny, my one reply Love's no longer my concern Oh, I can't forget the day we met For her sweet love my heart burned I say with regret, I'm hurtin' yet Love's no longer my concern Love is like a loco weed It's only for those in need And I don't need another broken heart I've gone crazy anyway Cause I got burned in the fray I'm no longer concerned if love departs - instrumental - Oh, I can't forget the day we met For her sweet love my heart burned I say with regret, I'm hurtin' yet Love's no longer my concern When she said goodbye, my pride then died Love's no longer my concern I cannot deny, my one reply Love's no longer my concern Oh, I can't forget the day we met For her sweet love my heart burned I say with regret, I'm hurtin' yet Love's no longer my concern Only Because I Love You So (Larry W. Jones 05/14/2008) (song#5429) Now, some people dream of riches And some search for big pots of gold Some aren't satisfied with treasures untold Darling, I don't need their riches And for sure, I don't need their gold Dear, it's only because I love you so I used to wish upon a star To see if love was near or far But it never guided me to love's glow Now I don't need some falling star I know true love can't be too far Dear, it's only because I love you so Darling, you're my riches and my dreaming You mean more to me than this whole world's gold No more stitches from a false love's scheming I'll love you more and more as we grow old - instrumental - I used to wish upon a star To see if love was near or far But it never guided me to love's glow My dreaming used to be in vain My poor heart could feel only pain I felt that love would never really show But then I looked and you came near I closed the book on all my fears Dear, it's only because I love you so Only because I love you so When You See My Face In The Moon (Larry W. Jones 05/14/2008) (song#5430) When you see my face in the moon, dear Be sure to smile at me I'll pretend that I'm still happy, dear Man in the moon I'll be But I'll be having blue thoughts up here I'm the blue man in a yellow moon Another fellow now holds you near No wonder I'm in gloom Smiling at me can't erase my tears When you see my face in the moon I'm the blue man in a yellow moon with a tear in my eye Another fellow now holds you near while I hang here and cry You were my blue heaven and our wedding was to be in June I'm sorry about your leavin' but I've found some space to die - instrumental - I'm the blue man in a yellow moon with a tear in my eye Another fellow now holds you near while I hang here and cry When you see my face in the moon, dear Be sure to smile at me I'll pretend that I'm still happy, dear Man in the moon I'll be But I'll be having blue thoughts up here I'm the blue man in a yellow moon Another fellow now holds you near No wonder I'm in gloom Smiling at me can't erase my tears When you see my face in the moon If Tears Could Bring You Near (Larry W. Jones 05/14/2008) (song#5431) Yesterday you were the only love I had around Oh, but today when I awoke and looked around I found I was alone because you were long gone Dear, my worst fears came true when you walked out the door Now I'm crying big old tears and walking the floor From twilight time until the early break of dawn If tears could bring you near I would cry a million tears right here, maybe more If tears could bring you near I would say goodbye to my fears forevermore Stars that I called mine now no longer shine They're too far away like you are tonight You crossed the line of a love once divine And like a falling star, you fell from sight - instrumental - Yesterday you were the only love I had around Oh, but today when I awoke and looked around I found I was alone because you were long gone If tears could bring you near I would cry a million tears right here, maybe more If tears could bring you near I would say goodbye to my fears forevermore Stars that I called mine now no longer shine They're too far away like you are tonight You crossed the line of a love once divine And like a falling star, you fell from sight But tears can't bring you near Though I cry a million tears right here, maybe more A Song That I Hum (Larry W. Jones 05/18/2008) (song#5432) There's a song that I hum when I feel like a bum There's a sad plain in my brain when I'm feeling pain Dear, ever since I lost you, I have been so blue But I have hope in the melody, it's the key That in true love there is harmony And maybe a new love will come when time is due There's a song that all men can sing When feeling small after love's fall And I know that place I can go To show that I haven't lost face at all Of that song I'll relate, though hard to contemplate Because most of the words don't rhyme most of the time But in true love there is harmony And maybe a new love will come when time is due - instrumental - There's a song that I hum when I feel like a bum There's a sad plain in my brain when I'm feeling pain There's a song that all men can sing When feeling small after love's fall And I know that place I can go To show that I haven't lost face at all Of that song I'll relate, though hard to contemplate Because most of the words don't rhyme most of the time But in true love there is harmony And maybe a new love will come when time is due Weep Weep Sweetheart (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5433) Weep, weep sweetheart, you were untrue A work of art, but now we're through Weep, weep sweetheart, because of you We're apart and I've got the blues Weep, weep sweetheart, it's just not right A work of art, I've lost a pearl There can be no moon or starlight To light my path through this dark world - instrumental - Weep, weep sweetheart, my eyes are red I can't get over words you said That love between us now is dead A poison dart has made its mark Dear, you know how much I loved you Now I know the touch of the blues Weep, weep sweetheart, you were untrue A work of art, but now we're through Weep, weep sweetheart, you were untrue A work of art, but now we're through Cousin Of The Main Road (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5434) A phone call back home from a busy roadside cafe She's all alone at the end of another day No use in begging him to change, he has the keys To that open range that only a trucker sees Cousin of the main road, related to the breeze Rollin' toward the sunset, goin' where he may please His big rig hauls a heavy load of dreams with ease Cousin of the main road, related to the breeze He opens up the throttle, picks the open lanes Thermos full of coffee, kicks wake-up in this veins His whole world runs on diesel, so to him it seems With ease, his big rig hauls a heavy load of dreams - instrumental - From Houston up to old Cheyenne Vancouver to Alaska's range He'll always be a truckin' man His life you never rearrange Roll on, roll on From Miami sun up to Maine He pays those turnpike tolls again One more run and then head for home Back to baby who's all alone Roll on, roll on Cousin of the main road, related to the breeze Rollin' toward the sunset, goin' where he may please His big rig hauls a heavy load of dreams with ease Cousin of the main road, related to the breeze Roll on, roll on Cousin of the main road, roll on where you please Life Will Make You Pay Someday (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5435) Take away all my dreams, go on and help yourself Take away my happiness, go with someone else You say your heart wants a second chance, wants to play Don't think about tomorrow, dear Well, go on your way, life will make you pay someday I'll be sad for awhile, might forget how to smile But I'll find a new love who doesn't know your style You say you need new romance, need I even say Don't think about tomorrow, dear Just be on your way, life will make you pay someday - instrumental - Take away all my dreams, go on and help yourself Take away my happiness, go with someone else You say your heart wants a second chance, wants to play Don't think about tomorrow, dear Well, go on your way, life will make you pay someday I'll be sad for awhile, might forget how to smile But I'll find a new love who doesn't know your style You say you need new romance, need I even say Don't think about tomorrow, dear Just be on your way, life will make you pay someday Don't think about tomorrow, dear Just be on your way, life will make you pay someday You're Already Gone (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5436) They say you're leaving me, that you've withdrawn They're all grieving for me, but they're all wrong If you were leaving me, I'd be seeing you go You're not leaving me, you're already gone You're already gone because you're untrue You're already gone because we're all through If you were leaving me, I could not face the dawn You're not leaving me, you're already gone I don't know what made you go, for I loved you so I don't know what made you leave, treat love like a pawn My darling I can't believe that you did not know That our song of love would die the moment you're gone - instrumental - My darling I can't believe that you did not know That our song of love would die the moment you're gone They say you're leaving me, that you've withdrawn They're all grieving for me, but they're all wrong If you were leaving me, I'd be seeing you go You're not leaving me, you're already gone You're already gone because you're untrue You're already gone because we're all through If you were leaving me, I could not face the dawn You're not leaving me, you're already gone Loved Much Laughed Much And Cried A Lot (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5437) I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot This love of mine I gave with all I've got It's easy to see, my heart's on my sleeve I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot I used to have a love, her love was true Then she started thinking of someone new I never knew that such pain could be brought I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot I used to laugh at such silly notions of loss For someone I loved so much would love never toss Yes, I have laughed and loved, and now see what I've got I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot - instrumental - I used to have a love, her love was true Then she started thinking of someone new I never knew that such pain could be brought I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot But I know I can't let my foolish pride Hide the deep love that I still have inside So I'll try to win the love she forgot I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot But I know I can't let my foolish pride Hide the deep love that I still have inside So I'll try to win the love she forgot I have loved much, laughed much and cried a lot I've Loved You In My Dreams For A Long Time (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5438) I've loved you in my dreams for a long time It seems that forever you have been mine Your beautiful face I could not erase Nothing could replace such visions divine I've loved you in my dreams for a long time I've loved you in my dreams for a long time In them you were my rosemary and thyme I say to you, leaving would be a crime I've loved you in my dreams for a long time Darling, a dream like you just had to be Like strikes of lightning out across the sea All can clearly see what you mean to me Song of love sung in reverie and rhyme I've loved you in my dreams for a long time - instrumental - All can clearly see what you mean to me Song of love sung in reverie and rhyme I've loved you in my dreams for a long time I've loved you in my dreams for a long time In them you were my rosemary and thyme I say to you, leaving would be a crime I've loved you in my dreams for a long time It seems that forever you have been mine Your beautiful face I could not erase Nothing could replace such visions divine I've loved you in my dreams for a long time Words Are Written On The Wind (Larry W. Jones 05/19/2008) (song#5439) (Words are written on the wind) (Words are written on the wind) The words that you have written me Read just like those from some old friend I can tell that you don't love me The words are written on the wind Dear, I read your salutation There on the last page at the end You can't hide the realization The words are written on the wind Those sweet vows that you once made are no longer true You said you'd be my wife, dear I believed in you But I see by words you write that this is the end Love words just don't sound right when written on the wind (When written on the wind) - instrumental - The words that you have written me Read just like those from some old friend I can tell that you don't love me The words are written on the wind Dear, I read your salutation There on the last page at the end You can't hide the realization The words are written on the wind (Words are written on the wind) My Manner Of Loving You (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5440) The reason I live the way I do Is because my love for you is true If I fly a banner through the blue It's just my manner of loving you Darling, I will never be untrue Cause I'll be forever loving you I'll build us a manor made for two It's just my manner of loving you I want you to understand my heart A wife and her man should never part A wedding planner will see it through Part of my manner of loving you - instrumental - My love for you I'll forever show Through the pouring rain, sunshine or snow I have scanned the world and searched the blue For a love in the manner of you Darling, I will never be untrue Cause I'll be forever loving you I'll build us a manor made for two It's just my manner of loving you I want you to understand my heart A wife and her man should never part A wedding planner will see it through It's just my manner of loving you What Will I Tell My Rejected Heart (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5441) I'll hang my head tonight in sorrow Because my love and I are far apart Pain will be expected tomorrow What will I tell my rejected heart I still dream of her in the moonlight She's the stars in celestial charts But I've inspected them all tonight All they see is my rejected heart She left me here for another love And I just can't face another start She's the only one I've reflected of What will I tell my rejected heart - instrumental - I still dream of her in the moonlight She's the stars in celestial charts But I've inspected them all tonight All they see is my rejected heart She left me here for another love And I just can't face another start She's the only one I've reflected of What will I tell my rejected heart Oh, what will I tell my rejected heart Have Mercy On My Heart (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5442) The postman brought your letter, dear I read every line with despair And I still want you, oh, so near But dear, you wrote that you don't care Is there something that I can do or say Anything that can help our love restart Dear, I'll do anything for you today I beg of you, have mercy on my heart You may think that I never cry I'm past the brink of feeling blue Cause ever since your last goodbye I've not slept a wink over you - instrumental - Darling, I know that you once cared for me So dear, why did you have to go and part I've been losing weight and my legs are weak I beg of you, have mercy on my heart Dear, I would love to hear you say some day That you'll come back and be my work of art Darling, then you won't have to hear me say I beg of you, have mercy on my heart Darling, then you won't have to hear me say I beg of you, have mercy on my heart Funny How Love Can Fade Away (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5443) It's funny how love can fade away You may turn around and find it gone Today will turn into yesterday Love that was sunny can fade away A man gets lonely in his old age His once brown hair turns a shade of grey Ask how many broken hearts he's made It's funny how love can fade away A woman who's married may go and play But she will regret her wayward ways She'll long for comfort of yesterday When love she knew has faded away - instrumental - It's funny how love can fade away You may turn around and find it gone Today will turn into yesterday Love that was sunny can fade away A man gets lonely in his old age His once brown hair turns a shade of grey Ask how many broken hearts he's made It's funny how love can fade away It's funny how love can fade away Sailing In Shallow Water (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5444) You're sailing in shallow water Cause you no longer care for me You're sailing in shallow water We should be on the deep blue sea Darling, we have lost our romance And you know we can't be just friends In shallow water brings a chance For the love between us to end - instrumental - You're sailing in shallow water And you know we can't be just friends Boats can sink in shallow water Love can be just as lost and gone You're sailing in shallow water Darling, won't you sail on back home You're sailing in shallow water Where are you heading, wish I knew You're sailing in shallow water We should be sailing waters blue Long Term Memory Number One (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5445) Now, I've got short and long term memories For everything I've done under the sun I've forgotten some short ones, but sweetheart You're my long term memory number one I've resorted to calling many my darlin' But some of them didn't last long and I would shun Now when I reflect back on who showed me true love I find you're my long term memory number one Now, even a clown can't hide loneliness His laughter doesn't mean he's having fun Your mem'ry is my only happiness You're my long term memory number one - instrumental - I've resorted to calling many my darlin' But some of them didn't last long and I would shun Now when I reflect back on who showed me true love I find you're my long term memory number one Now, even a clown can't hide loneliness His laughter doesn't mean he's having fun Your mem'ry is my only happiness You're my long term memory number one Your mem'ry is my only happiness You're my long term memory number one Less And Less I'm Remembering You (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5446) Less and less, I'm remembering you Less and less, I'm losing my distress Night by night, sleep is coming that's due Less and less, I'm remembering you When you left, how I wept and I cried I hadn't slept, with grieving inside But now I'm so much better, it's true Less and less, I'm remembering you You were the one I gave my heart to You know how I craved you from the start But more and more, my heart is renewed Less and less, I'm remembering you - instrumental - When you left, how I wept and I cried I hadn't slept, with grieving inside But now I'm so much better, it's true Less and less, I'm remembering you You were the one I gave my heart to You know how I craved you from the start But more and more, my heart is renewed Less and less, I'm remembering you Nobody's Senorita But Mine (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5447) Come and hold my weak hand, senorita This dying cowboy in death will recline Please whisper in my ear that you'll never Be nobody's senorita but mine Nobody's senorita but mine, dear Don't forget me when it's spring roundup time And even though I'll no longer be near Be nobody's senorita but mine I'll no longer be dreaming about you I'll be buried neath the red prairie rose But please promise me this, senorita Remember me when the prairie wind blows - instrumental - Cowboys say that you came from heaven And you look like an angel, heaven knows This old cowboy will miss you forever Don't forget me neath the red prairie rose Adios, adios senorita This dying cowboy in death will recline Please whisper in my ear that you'll never Be nobody's senorita but mine Someone Stole You (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5448) You went and took his hand instead of mine Someone stole you from right in front of me I tried to tell you to not be so blind But he stole you from right in front of me A silver tongued devil with winsome words His plans were just as evil as could be A big upheaval in love has occurred Someone stole you from right in front of me He wore new clothes and spoke a fancy line You broke your promise to always be mine Sweetheart, I knew that in time there would be One to steal you from right in front of me - instrumental - He wore new clothes and spoke a fancy line You broke your promise to always be mine Sweetheart, I knew that in time there would be One to steal you from right in front of me A silver tongued devil with winsome words His plans were just as evil as could be A big upheaval in love has occurred Someone stole you from right in front of me Someone stole you from right in front of me Walking The Sidewalks (Larry W. Jones 05/20/2008) (song#5449) Here I am walking the sidewalks Misery I'm trying to drown Cause ever since you walked away They're talking 'bout me in this town The moon is now up, rising low I'm down here crying, sad and blue Here I am walking the sidewalks Talking to myself about you Lights now shine dim in the bar rooms My walk takes on a slower stride This pride of mine has turned to gloom You love him and our love has died No place to go, I'll walk the block Wearing out the soles of my shoes Here I am walking the sidewalks Walking the sidewalks in my blues - instrumental - All of these lonely old sidewalks Look almost as lonely as me Now, if that old stray dog could talk I'd tell him of my misery Lights now shine dim in the bar rooms My walk takes on a slower stride This pride of mine has turned to gloom You love him and our love has died No place to go, I'll walk the block Wearing out the soles of my shoes Here I am walking the sidewalks Walking the sidewalks in my blues I Filled Up Blue Bayou (Larry W. Jones 05/21/2008) (song#5450) Well darlin', I know why they named it Blue Bayou Cause I filled up that bayou cryin' over you Now you can go out and find you a bayou too Then fill up your bayou Cause I filled up Blue Bayou cryin' over you You promised me back down there in old Louisian' Old Thibedeaux would not become your lovin' man But you broke your word and you broke my poor heart too Well, some day you'll be blue Like I filled up Blue Bayou cryin' over you Darlin', you drove me nearly clear out of my brain Out on the levee near the lake of Pontchartrain One of these days you're gonna shed some bayou tears Find a big bayou, dear Cause I filled up Blue Bayou cryin' over you - instrumental - You promised me back down there in old Louisian' Old Thibedeaux would not become your lovin' man But you broke your word and you broke my poor heart too Well, some day you'll be blue Like I filled up Blue Bayou cryin' over you Darlin', you drove me nearly clear out of my brain Out on the levee near the lake of Pontchartrain One of these days you're gonna shed some bayou tears Find a big bayou, dear Cause I filled up Blue Bayou cryin' over you I Stayed Gone Too Long (Larry W. Jones 05/21/2008) (song#5451) I guess I stayed gone too long Oh yes, I stayed gone too long When I came back home last night You said you no longer were my darling I know I stayed gone too long Love light used to shine so strong Love light used to shine so strong When I came back home last night Your bright love light was no longer burning I guess I stayed gone too long I'm headed back out of town I'm headed back out of town No more will I be calling at your door I know someone else was there I know someone else now cares So don't you worry bout me anymore - instrumental - Love light used to shine so strong Love light used to shine so strong When I came back home last night Your bright love light was no longer burning I guess I stayed gone too long My only dream has gone wrong I'll be lonely and alone When I came back home last night You said you no longer were my darling I know I stayed gone too long I stayed gone too long I'm Not Concerned (Larry W. Jones 05/22/2008) (song#5452) Dear, I'm not concerned If you have known other loves I only yearn to be your last Dear, I'm not concerned Who kissed your sweet lips the last We'll just let the past be the past Today you are here And I'll always want you near The love I offer you will last Dear, I'm not concerned If you have known other loves I only yearn to be your last Yesterday is gone, a brand new day has dawned Dear, I promise you I'll love you from now on I'm not concerned about bridges you have burned Darling, love me true with love that will grow strong - instrumental - Yesterday is gone, a brand new day has dawned Dear, I promise you I'll love you from now on Dear, I'm not concerned If you have known other loves I only yearn to be your last Dear, I'm not concerned Who kissed your sweet lips the last We'll just let the past be the past Today you are here And I'll always want you near The love I offer you will last Dear, I'm not concerned If you have known other loves I only yearn to be your last Solid Gold Statue (Larry W. Jones 05/22/2008) (song#5453) If ever there needs to be An award for integrity To a love that's as pure as gold Then build a solid gold statue Of the one who owns my love Greatest love story ever told Build a solid gold statue And let it shine for a love that's true Then engrave on its base That nothing can replace my love for you And on that golden face A lovely smile should be placed To show the world what pleasantness you bring Never a single trace Of a tear out of place Of lasting happiness you make me sing - instrumental - And on that golden face A lovely smile should be placed To show the world what pleasantness you bring Never a single trace Of a tear out of place Of lasting happiness you make me sing Build a solid gold statue And let it shine for a love that's true Then engrave on its base That nothing can replace my love for you Build a solid gold statue And let it shine for a love that's true Then engrave on its base That nothing can replace my love for you Alluring Eyes I Adore (Larry W. Jones 05/26/2008) (song#5454) No host has more alluring eyes Yours are the most beguiling eyes I've seen You have a way of tempting guys Darling, you are the toast of all our dreams You tell me things like some best friend You play my heart strings by the things you say But with me,dear, the time you spend Is small compared with other friends today I feel like I'm the only one Who needs an appointment when I'm calling And darling, I'm the lonely one Who feeds on love's crumbs when I come crawling But I'll be found hanging around Hoping to hear your knock on my heart's door And no goodbyes until I've found The love of alluring eyes I adore - instrumental - The world's wise men have always taught That a fool will give up and live alone A wise man will do what he ought To make a heartfelt dream become his own Dear, can't you see when we're apart That down, deep in my soul, for you I groan And that it's neither wise nor smart To leave my poor heart like a broken stone I feel like I'm the only one Who needs an appointment when I'm calling And darling, I'm the lonely one Who feeds on love's crumbs when I come crawling But I'll be found hanging around Hoping to hear your knock on my heart's door And no goodbyes until I've found The love of alluring eyes I adore Your Masquerade Is Over (Larry W. Jones 05/26/2008) (song#5455) Darling, your masquerade is over I know what it's all about You have lost your field of sweet clover All of your stars have gone out It's all over for your masquerade You broke my poor heart in two One fine day the piper will be paid And you'll find yours broken too Oh yes, your masquerade is over Dear, set your heart on the shelf Your sweet face gets a big makeover Quit thinking about yourself You thought you could play games with my heart Well, yours will be in flames too One day the piper will play his part He'll call names and you'll be blue - instrumental - You thought you could play games with my heart Well, yours will be in flames too One day the piper will play his part He'll call names and you'll be blue Darling, your masquerade is over I know what it's all about You have lost your field of sweet clover All of your stars have gone out It's all over for your masquerade You broke my poor heart in two One fine day the piper will be paid And you'll find yours broken too Darling, your masquerade is over And I'm over you, my dear Coming Of Her Company (Larry W. Jones 05/26/2008) (song#5456) She'll be coming home today My sweetheart is coming home to me All grey skies will fade away For the coming of her company We'll go for a Sunday drive Just to see what beauty we can see Duty bids arms open wide For the coming of her company We'll dine at the new diner Views of the city will be divine And nothing could be finer Than when her pretty blue eyes meet mine - instrumental - We'll dine at the new diner Views of the city will be divine And nothing could be finer Than when her pretty blue eyes meet mine My happy heart's been drumming Like a band beating in jubilee And it's all for the coming For the coming of her company My happy heart's been drumming Like a band beating in jubilee And it's all for the coming For the coming of her company Cowboy Limousine (Larry W. Jones 05/27/2008) (song#5457) I've never known a girl as good, does what she should And nobody ever could take her place I know She's a pearl of real beauty, and it's my duty To unfurl my arms for love that will only grow She's a cowboy's darlin', never hear her quarrelin' She's the sweetest cowgirl this cowboy's ever seen My mind's topsy-turvy, she's real curvy and lean And she's my cowboy limousine You don't need a telephoto To see she ain't no Desoto She's so smooth and her lines are clean And when it comes to romancin' She loves that rodeo dancin' Cowboys named her rodeo queen She's a trophy in Levi jeans And she's my cowboy limousine - instrumental - She loves the great outdoors, does her womanly chores Like feedin' the cows and workin' til end of day And when the day is done, she still has time for fun Like lettin' me chase her around the bales of hay Now every cowboy, it seems, has their cowboy dreams But they all take a long peek at my sleek machine She's my everything and everything in between Cause she's my cowboy limousine You don't need a telephoto To see she ain't no Desoto She's so smooth and her lines are clean And when it comes to romancin' She loves that rodeo dancin' Cowboys named her rodeo queen She's a trophy in Levi jeans And she's my cowboy limousine She's a trophy in Levi jeans And she's my cowboy limousine Red Neck Bottle (Larry W. Jones 05/27/2008) (song#5458) I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand I'm playin' the jukebox tryin' to calm my mind again The reason I'm blue, you see, is because she's through with me That woman done left me high and dry, that's the reason why I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand The mirror on the bar room wall says I don't look so tall Especially when I'm on the floor and tryin' to crawl A fool I've made of myself, puttin' my heart on the shelf Now, a fellow like me ought to wake up and understand While I'm holdin' onto dreams, they're just mouldin' me, it seems I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand I'm playin' the jukebox tryin' to calm my mind again The reason I'm blue, you see, is because she's through with me That woman done left me high and dry, that's the reason why I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand - instrumental - The country dance band says I'm the man they all sing about They might be wrong but then they might be right without a doubt Under these neon lights I can see what's become of me And it's no wonder my love life's become mere history I oughta stop this drinkin', but lately I've been thinkin' There's only one way 'round I know to slow down this misery I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand I'm playin' the jukebox tryin' to calm my mind again The reason I'm blue, you see, is because she's through with me That woman done left me high and dry, that's the reason why I'm holdin' a red neck bottle in the palm of my hand Green Mountain Valley (Larry W. Jones 05/27/2008) (song#5459) Of a long legacy I'm just a branch Living on this Green Mountain Valley ranch Down deep inside, I'm happy I reside In Green Mountain Valley with my sweet bride Yeah, I've got two kids and a lovely wife We all share our Green Mountain Valley life Working the ranch until the end of day Never shirking green Mountain Valley ways Far from this valley I will never roam This Green Mountain Valley's been my dear home The moon shining on the valley at night Has a halo lining, heavenly sight - instrumental - Far from this valley I will never roam This Green Mountain Valley's been my dear home My sweet darlin' and my two kids make three Names carved on a Green Mountain Valley tree At the roundup in the spring, we'll be there Bluebirds sing in Green Mountain Valley air I live a happy and contented life Here with my two kids and my lovely wife When the day will arrive that I must die Lay me under Green Mountain Valley skies Like Purple On The Sage (Larry W. Jones 05/27/2008) (song#5460) Like purple on the sage Like a flower on the prairie stage I was caught instantly Like a lovesick cowboy in a cage Like blue in velvet skies Like a bluebell's color was your eyes They moved me deep inside I couldn't keep away if I tried Darling, I'll love you every day until the end of time And time itself doesn't turn a last page I'll love you eternally, like two things were meant to be Like purple on the sage - instrumental - Like purple on the sage Like a flower on the prairie stage I was caught instantly Like a lovesick cowboy in a cage And sweetheart, I will love you like a cowboy loves the range Like a cowboy who's worthy of his wage And each day our love we'll renew, like early morning dew Like purple on the sage I'll love you eternally, like two things were meant to be Like purple on the sage Like purple on the sage Sunset And Regret (Larry W. Jones 05/28/2008) (song#5461) Sunset and regret settle 'round me Thinking of you is making me blue Shadows of deep despair surround me Nothing compared with my loving you Daydreams of you return to taunt me I've learned that sweet dreams cannot come true It seems that you will never want me What haunts me the most is losing you It seems forever I've been waiting Debating what in the world to do There's no room in my heart for hating It's just creating more love for you - instrumental - It seems forever I've been waiting Debating what in the world to do There's no room in my heart for hating It's just creating more love for you Sunset and regret settle 'round me Thinking of you is making me blue Shadows of deep despair surround me Nothing compared with my loving you Sunset and regret settle 'round me Thinking of you is making me blue Shadows of deep despair surround me Nothing compared with my loving you My Texas Prairie Home (Larry W. Jones 05/28/2008) (song#5462) The Fall roundup is over And I walk down by the banks Of the slow flowing Pecos River stream The dust clad prairies blaze In west Texas' dazzling rays A cowboy gets sad in this lonely scene The Davis Mountains arise Blend with fair west Texas skies And the whippoorwill chants his evening song Among these scenes that I view I can only dream of you And for your presence I so sadly long Oh come, my darling, please come To my Texas prairie home Please come and be this lonesome cowboy's bride Will you share this cowboy's lot Just an humble bunkhouse cot By the slow flowing Pecos Riverside Will you leave the city gay With its lanterns on display Where promises of men sometimes are vain To dwell in Texas with me West Texas is wild and free Coyotes and this cowboy's vast domain You'll find here no jewels rare To bind locks of golden hair Such lovely things I know that you esteem A cowboy's love, fond and true Is all that I offer you Deep in my heart you'll be my Texas queen Oh come, my darling, please come To my Texas prairie home Please come and be this lonesome cowboy's bride Will you share this cowboy's lot Just an humble bunkhouse cot By the slow flowing Pecos Riverside And my hope is for the day When more roundups will repay This Texas cowboy for his toil and care Here beneath fair Texas skies A prairie mansion will rise Fit for a lady so gentle and fair We'll twine sweet prairie flowers The kind for lovers bowers To make the home as bright as any seen The sweetest flower of all Is a beauty, fair and tall I hope will bloom by the slow Pecos stream Oh come, my darling, please come To my Texas prairie home Please come and be this lonesome cowboy's bride Will you share this cowboy's lot Just an humble bunkhouse cot By the slow flowing Pecos Riverside My Prairie Love (Larry W. Jones 05/28/2008) (song#5463) I told my love that I must go To hunt the prairie buffalo And I'd be gone a year or more Away from her whom I adored My fortune took a deadly turn To my love I would not return Until too long a time was paid To return for my prairie maid Like an eagle that flies so high Like a river that n'ere runs dry Like sunshine on the valley floor My heart will forever implore Why my prairie love is no more On the prairie my love did go They said, to pick the prairie rose Of many roses her hands pulled Till her basket of wick was full She spread the roses for her bed On prairie grass she laid her head Her life would pass, words unspoken My prairie maid's heart was broken Like an eagle that flies so high Like a river that n'ere runs dry Like sunshine on the valley floor My heart will forever implore Why my prairie love is no more Like an eagle that flies so high Like a river that n'ere runs dry Like sunshine on the valley floor My heart will forever implore Why my prairie love is no more Leon Neon Blues (Larry W. Jones 05/29/2008) (song#5464) Through old bar room doors and on hardwood floors Another heart breaking from whiskey wars A broken bar stool for a broken fool Some hillbilly guitars for shootin' pool Well, my name is Leon and I've come here For what seems like eons of lonely years Where tears in the neon lights mix with booze Friends say I have the Leon Neon blues Now, maybe I'm slow, but most folks don't know Just how bad it can get, and sadder yet When a man's heart begins to fall apart Teardrops start at just the mention your name I hear my friends tell me to just pretend That the world won't end just because you're gone They may be right, but not tonight, their cues Cause I can't fight these Leon Neon blues - instrumental - Now, maybe I'm slow, but most folks don't know Just how bad it can get, and sadder yet When a man's heart begins to fall apart Teardrops start at just the mention your name Well now, it's almost three and woe is me What I'll do at dawn, I don't have a clue But tomorrow night I know where I'll be Cause I can't fight these Leon Neon blues What I'll do at dawn, I don't have a clue Cause I can't fight these Leon Neon blues Her Departure Was Torture (Larry W. Jones 05/29/2008) (song#5465) Well, I knew it was over before it was over Because I already heard the end of love's song It was such a sad shame But she had me to blame Her departure was torture before she was gone She packed up her duffel and let her feet shuffle Right out the front door to the trunk of the sedan It all came unravelled And she left lots of gravel Now I've nowhere to travel and drunken again There's no easy answer for things like a transfer From new love that was strong to old love that went wrong This pain ain't new, my friend Cause I knew it would end Her departure was torture before she was gone - instrumental - She packed up her duffel and let her feet shuffle Right out the front door to the trunk of the sedan It all came unravelled And she left lots of gravel Now I've nowhere to travel and drunken again There's no easy answer for things like a transfer From new love that was strong to old love that went wrong This pain ain't new, my friend Cause I knew it would end Her departure was torture before she was gone Brotherhood Of Steel (Larry W. Jones 05/29/2008) (song#5466) Their horses were securely saddled In the dim grey light of the dawn No words between them were spoken Both knew the day and time had come Of campfire embers and bedrolls Would such fond memories produce Boiled coffee grounds thrown on the coals Bent tin cups worn from years of use Two hard men who would guard friendship Forged in a brotherhood of steel Good horses, leather, chaps and whips Stood the trials of the cattle trails - instrumental - Ride side by side, the cowboys oath For wide open lands they were born And these lands were mistress to both Warm as the sun on saddlehorns In honor, a firm handshake given A wink and grin, a hidden tear As onward their dreams were driven For the end of this trail was near Adios pard, see ya later At the next roundup, cards we'll deal Friendship, nothing could be greater Forged in a brotherhood of steel Cowboys Are Born With A Busted Heart (Larry W. Jones 05/29/2008) (song#5467) When he gets thrown, it rattles his bones But he don't cry when he hits the ground With dirt he's encrusted from the start Been that way before he was full grown He feels alone with crowds all around Cowboys are born with a busted heart When cowgirls leave him, it makes him blue Next rodeo, a new might be found Though he's found at the end of the chart Old pickup held together with glue He's adjusted to the highway sound Cowboys are born with a busted heart Now, his Mama taught him common sense His Pa taught him how to mend a fence He ought not keep his feelings inside But he's just got to be his own man A lone cowboy burning his own brand Never learning it's ruining his pride - instrumental - Another rodeo, bad bull ride This one might be the end of his hide Cinch belt feels like it's coming apart No matter the risk, this he can't miss He's been maladjusted from the start Cowboys are born with a busted heart Now, his Mama taught him common sense His Pa taught him how to mend a fence He ought not keep his feelings inside But he's just got to be his own man A lone cowboy burning his own brand Never learning it's ruining his pride When cowgirls leave him, it makes him blue Next rodeo, a new might be found Though he's found at the end of the chart Old pickup held together with glue He's adjusted to the highway sound Cowboys are born with a busted heart Cowboys are born with a busted heart Cowboy With The Baby Blue Eyes (Larry W. Jones 06/03/2008) (song#5468) Who has cowgirls in every town Well, around here it's no surprise Yipee-ti-yi-oh The big Texas cowboy with the baby blue eyes Who's the cowboy they love to buy New threads and red bandana ties Yipee-ti-yi-oh The big Texas cowboy with the baby blue eyes When the ropin's done and it's time for fun He's the first one outta the gate Cowgirls want romance and a two step dance But now, which one's he gonna take Who's the cowboy from San Antone Known for his rugged looks and size Yipee-ti-yi-oh The big Texas cowboy with the baby blue eyes - instrumental - When the ropin's done and it's time for fun He's the first one outta the gate Cowgirls want romance and a two step dance But now, which one's he gonna take Who's the cowboy from San Antone Known for his rugged looks and size Yipee-ti-yi-oh The big Texas cowboy with the baby blue eyes This Different Old Me (Larry W. Jones 06/03/2008) (song#5469) Two different arms are now missing you Two different lips now miss kissing you One different heart now wants to be true This different old me's still loving you I saw you with a different love yesterday Today I look at you in a different way I threw away the best thing I ever had Now I sing a different tune that makes me sad Two different arms are now missing you Two different lips now miss kissing you One different heart now wants to be true This different old me's still loving you - instrumental - I've tried different things to make these heartaches stop But the same old memories come out on top If I could I'd shop around for someone new But my heart has found a different point of view Two different arms are now missing you Two different lips now miss kissing you One different heart now wants to be true This different old me's still loving you Paper To Pen (Larry W. Jones 06/03/2008) (song#5470) Well, I'm gonna put paper to pen The way my life has been Gonna write about the happiness That time cannot suppress Since that sweet day we met Yeah, I'm gonna tell the world again The way my life has been They can read about it in the scripts No doubt about your lips That I cannot forget And then the grief of a brief break up Both of our hearts were broken in two But those debts were paid when we made up Gonna write that about me and you - instrumental - The very last chapter isn't done Not until you I've won I want the whole world to comprehend You're more than just a friend Cause you're my only one I want the whole world to comprehend You're more than just a friend Cause you're my only Don't wanna be lonely Cause you're my only Dear, you're my love book's beginning and end Sadness And Madness (Larry W. Jones 06/04/2008) (song#5471) Sadness is the coat I have on Shadows follow me since you're gone The stars don't twinkle anymore And so far, I just walk the floor Since you took your love and walked out the door Madness is the state I'm now in I've lost your love, now I can't win The stars don't twinkle anymore And so far, I just walk the floor Since you took your love and walked out the door Sadness and madness without you, darlin' Sweetheart, I can't go on I walk this lonely floor from night til dawn - instrumental - Sadness and madness without you, darlin' Sweetheart, I can't go on I walk this lonely floor from night til dawn Sadness is the coat I have on Shadows follow me since you're gone Madness is the state I'm now in I've lost your love, now I can't win The stars don't twinkle anymore And so far, I just walk the floor Since you took your love and walked out the door On The Trail By The Ponderosa Pine (Larry W. Jones 06/04/20080 (song#5472) In the Sierras of California There stands a lonely ponderosa pine Nearby in a mountain cabin Lives a girl with lips sweet as wine Her name is Maria Espinosa And she is waiting there for me By that ponderosa pine tree A big waterfall is always roaring Bald eagles above are always soaring Bluebirds sing out among the hills About fields full of daffodils Winds whisper anew, Maria Espinosa is lonely too Big tears are falling from her eyes Where soft winds through the ponderosa sighs - instrumental - In the Sierras of California On the trail by the ponderosa pine Sweet memories entwine, both hers and mine I'm lonely and blue, Maria Espinosa My yearning heart pines, dear, for only you In the Sierras of California On the trail by the ponderosa pine I'm lonely and blue, Maria Espinosa My yearning heart pines, dear, for only you In the Sierras of California On the trail by the ponderosa pine Valley Of The Brazos (Larry W. Jones 06/04/2008) (song#5473) By the slow and winding stream In the valley of the Brazos There I left my love and dream Where the old Brazos River flows If old time, I could rewind Then where I would go, my heart knows I'd find the one left behind In the valley of the Brazos In that Texas valley green I left her for trails far away Such sadness I've never seen All for a cowboy's lowly pay If old time, I could rewind Then where I would go, my heart knows I'd find the one left behind In the valley of the Brazos - instrumental - By the Brazos, bailin' hay It was work I was glad to do Cowboy life ain't what they say Cause I ain't livin' without you If old time, I could rewind Then where I would go, my heart knows I'd find the one left behind In the valley of the Brazos Workin' for a hard trail boss I'm thinkin' about where I've been Always thinkin' of my loss Will Brazos days ever come again If old time, I could rewind Then where I would go, my heart knows I'd find the one left behind In the valley of the Brazos Cold Cold Beer (Larry W. Jones 06/04/2008) (song#5474) Joe, push B-10 on the jukebox and let me hear That old lost love song that causes me pain Then Joe, pop a top off another cold cold beer And please fill up my glass of cheer again Joe, fill my glass of cheer up to the brim I hear she's really gonna marry him No wonder why my vision isn't clear Now Joe, I don't know how long I'll hold on My story's told in that old lost love song There are tears in this glass of cold cold beer This is not a prison made of stone that I'm in But Joe, it sure seems to be cold in here I've lost her, Joe, and now her love I'll never win To free me from chains of this cold cold beer - instrumental - This is not a prison made of stone that I'm in But Joe, it sure seems to be cold in here I've lost her, Joe, and now her love I'll never win To free me from chains of this cold cold beer Oh, the beer is cold, so sparkling and cold Like cold diamonds in the heavens above Joe, I've paid for a glass of cheer But right here in this cold cold beer I'm drowning all my hopes and dreams of love The Dying Of Lili Marleen (Larry W. Jones 06/04/2008) (song#5475) There underneath the lamplight by the barrack gate He remembered how Lili Marleen used to wait For it was there that he whispered to her tenderly From this awful war I'll return to you again My Lili of the lamplight, my Lili Marleen Her love marched to where the desert sands were burning From the town of Tobruk down to El Alamein Oh, he would never know until his returning Of the dying of Lili Marleen As he knelt where the candles were glowing so bright He could hear the choir as they sang soft and low Then he whispered to his darling of the lamplight Lili Marleen, dear, I loved you so She would have been his bride in all of her glory But now their love refrain has only words of pain Trying to comprehend the end of love's story And the dying of Lili Marleen Oh, not one eye was dry in the congregation Their crying was for a girl who loved, but in vain All said goodbye to the darling of the nation At the dying of Lili Marleen Wedding Of Marigold And Prairie Rose (Larry W. Jones 06/05/2008) (song#5476) While riding through the prairie on a springtime eve Twilight shadows were just about to fall Dim light shined on the trail as daytime took its leave Before the dark of night had covered all I spread my bedroll on the lone prairie with care My weary eyes closed for a sleepy doze I dreamed of a wedding of prairie flowers there A marigold groom, bride a prairie rose The paintbrush kissed the daisy, daffodils turned pink The larkspur bowed their heads in sweet repose Prairie morning glories told asters the story Wedding of marigold and prairie rose Morning came and I awoke from my prairie sleep By the trail my pony waited for me Cooled by the breeze, the prairie air was fresh and sweet Flowers of the prairie seemed to agree As the sun arose, all the flowers did respond Nodding heads like a crowded schoolroom class The princess of the flowers waved her magic wand And whispered to the flowers in the grass The paintbrush kissed the daisy, daffodils turned pink The larkspur bowed their heads in sweet repose Prairie morning glories told asters the story Wedding of marigold and prairie rose Wreckage Along The Railroad (Larry W. Jones 06/05/2008) (song#5477) I'm just wreckage along the railroad, trash along the tracks It don't matter where this old railroad ends I'll just keep on riding because there ain't no turning back Though I never know what's around the bends I've met a lot of hobos just as much a wreck as I Shared a pot of soup and a drink or two I always tell them, I'll see you soon, instead of goodbye Then hop the next freight coming into view I've rolled through many towns, big and small, but I've never stayed I've looked at all the places far from home Oh, please don't pity me for this wrecked railroad masquerade I'll take a rain check on the dreams I've known - instrumental - I'm just wreckage along the railroad, on the same old tracks I'll ride these old rails til she's forgotten me I don't need much money and what I own is on my back I've still got miles to go and lots to see My poor heart's been wounded by an old love I couldn't win Played my cards for a queen and lost the bet I'll have to hide my tears and try to take it on the chin I'm just wreckage along the railroad of regret Walkabout In The Great Outback (Larry W. Jones 06/05/2008) (song#5478) Things are crook in Tallarook, need a change of pace And I'm gonna do it fast, cause mate, that's my case Change outta this new suit 'n tie before I die Talkin' 'bout back to the great outback, yes siree Take a walkabout in the great outback with me Downunder in Aussieland we've got expertise Walkin' about in the sand to a billabong by the trees Put the billy on, a spot 'o tea, yeah we could And a big brisket on the barbie, do you good Take a walkabout in the great outback with me I've had enough of that old stuff on TV screens A walkabout in the great outback, change of scene Play didgeridoo like Aborigines do Take a walkabout in the great outback with me Yeah, come on, you can do it too Downunder in Aussieland we've got expertise Walkin' about in the sand to a billabong by the trees Put the billy on, a spot 'o tea, yeah we could And a big brisket on the barbie, do you good Take a walkabout in the great outback with me Walkabout in the great outback Good for a Jackaroo Gimmie slack for the great outback Good for a Jilleroo Downunder in Aussieland we've got expertise Walkin' about in the sand to a billabong by the trees Put the billy on, a spot 'o tea, yeah we could And a big brisket on the barbie, do you good Take a walkabout in the great outback with me Take a walkabout in the great outback with me Come on baby, there's lots to see Take a walkabout in the great outback with me The River Is Broad (Larry W. Jones 06/06/2008) (song#5479) The river is broad, I can't get across The cold raging torrent is much too high I need a boat for where the rapids toss To reach my baby on the other side Love can be gentle, and love can be kind Or love can turn detrimental and cold But one hard to find is that love of mine It's sentimental and as pure as gold Like a fine sailing ship that plys the sea She's loaded with love she supplies to me I'm just as deep in love as deep can be Across the river I can hear her plea The river is broad, I can't get across The cold raging torrent is much too high I need a boat for where the rapids toss To reach my baby on the other side - instrumental - Love can be gentle, and love can be kind But one hard to find is that love of mine Like a fine sailing ship that plys the sea She's loaded with love she supplies to me I'm just as deep in love as deep can be Across the river I can hear her plea The river is broad, I can't get across The cold raging torrent is much too high I need a boat for where the rapids toss To reach my baby on the other side The Way I Feel (Larry W. Jones 06/06/2008) (song#5480) Now, the way I feel is like a cowboy Whose herd stampeded and is seen no more A ponderosa pine that's been destroyed And there's no sign of why the winds did roar Now, a woman is like a young heifer A cowboy's like a ponderosa pine He can be a mighty fine shade for her When the hot prairie sun begins to shine His strong arms like branches will surround her As she grows into a blue ribbon prize But all too soon after he has found her She'll stampede away right before his eyes - instrumental - Now, the way I feel is like a cowboy Whose herd stampeded and is seen no more A ponderosa pine that's been destroyed And there's no sign of why the winds did roar Now, if I had a fast pony, I'd ride I'd ride after you And if you were over the Great Divide I'd ride there too I'd ride there too George Bittercreek Newcomb (Larry w. Jones 06/07/2008) (song#5481) Once there lived a wild west Texas cowboy And George Bittercreek Newcomb was his name He was born in Kansas in old Fort Scott But out to west Texas is where he came Now, George was his Daddy's favorite son His Mama said he was her pride and joy But he was a wild west Texas cowboy T'was at an early age that George left home And out west to the Long S Ranch he roamed Now, Texas John Slaughter was the owner It's said he treated George Newcomb quite well But George was a loner, soon a goner Drifted up to Oklahoma, his ploy Cause he was a wild west Texas cowboy One day on the prairie, George rode along Listnin' to a mockin' bird sing his song Up rode the Dunn brothers with sister Rose Rose Dunn was their decoy, the story goes The Dunn brothers meant to kill and destroy George was a west Texas outlaw cowboy He was a west Texas outlaw cowboy Throw down your gun, we're four brothers to one Surrender to the law, the law has won But George drew his pistol, often employed I'll fight, said the wild west Texas cowboy George fired a shot at Calvin, four fired back Dal, Bee and Bill loaded George on a wagon Looked like a bullet riddled gunny sack Once there lived a wild west Texas cowboy He was a member of the Wild Bunch gang And George Bittercreek Newcomb was his name George Bittercreek Newcomb was his name Trail Drover (Larry W. Jones 06/07/2008) (song#5482) Well, I'd been a trail drover for many a year Wild longhorn Texas cattle had brought me no cheer But I rode from the roundup with gold in great store And never will I be a trail drover no more I'll sing, no, nay, never No, nay never no more Will I be a trail drover No never no more Now, into the Silver Dollar I proudly went I told Miss Amanda, all my money I'd spent I asked her for credit but she said, go away Broke cowboys like you, I see in here every day I'll sing, no, nay, never No, nay never no more Will I be a trail drover No never no more I took from my vest, ten gold dollars in her sight And Miss Amanda's eyes opened up wide and bright She said, listen cowboy, you have told me a joke I will serve my best whiskey to such a cowpoke I'll sing, no, nay, never No, nay never no more Will I be a trail drover No never no more My next stop was Molly, like a prodigal son I asked for her pardon for leaving her alone Sweet Molly then kissed me, as often done before I swore I'd never be a trail drover no more I'll sing, no, nay, never No, nay never no more Will I be a trail drover No never no more Honky Tonk Darling (Larry W. Jones 06/11/2008) (song#5483) You wouldn't answer the phone if I called you And writing a letter wouldn't mean a thing So, I'm singing this song dear, just to tell you That what I feared all along has taken wing Dear, I knew you were a honky tonk darling You always loved the glamour of city sights Now you've gone back on those new vows you promised And returned to those old downtown neon lights The enchantment of the night life has beckoned To bar rooms where the jukebox plays music loud A honky tonk darling, I should have reckoned Would someday return to the neon lights crowd Dear, I knew you were a honky tonk darling You always loved the glamour of city sights Now you've gone back on those new vows you promised And returned to those old downtown neon lights It pains my heart to know you love another And that your love for me is no longer found I would ask you to come back, but why bother The bridge between us has burned right to the ground Dear, I knew you were a honky tonk darling You always loved the glamour of city sights Now you've gone back on those new vows you promised And returned to those old downtown neon lights Sweet memories of you will always haunt me And I'll dream of you as lonely years go on Dear, even though I know that you don't want me You'll be forever remembered in my song Dear, I knew you were a honky tonk darling You always loved the glamour of city sights Now you've gone back on those new vows you promised And returned to those old downtown neon lights I Hope You Don't Mind (Larry W. Jones 06/11/2008) (song#5484) When I saw you last night, sweet darlin' You looked like a dream that just came true So, I hope you don't mind, sweet darlin' If I fall deeply in love with you You're the kind of dream I have read of The kind that lives in old story books Now it seems there is not a shred of Doubt that you're real by your darlin' looks If I fall deeply in love with you Would you say you'd love me in return Would you make my fondest dreams come true Respond that for me your love would burn - instrumental - You're the kind of dream I have read of The kind that lives in old story books Now it seems there is not a shred of Doubt that you're real by your darlin' looks When I saw you last night, sweet darlin' You looked like a dream that just came true So, I hope you don't mind, sweet darlin' If I fall deeply in love with you Oh, I hope you don't mind, sweet darlin' I've already fallen deep in love with you I Remember The World We Had (Larry W. Jones 06/12/2008) (song#5485) Again and again I remember the world we had It always swirled around our love that grew constantly That incredible, unforgettable world we had When you were so in love with me Back then, every bright street light turned into twinkling stars It was just like the marriage of Venus and of Mars And every path that we walked seemed to be lined with gold When you were mine to have and hold Again and again I remember the world we had I was so glad when you loved me - instrumental - Back then, every bright street light turned into twinkling stars It was just like the marriage of Venus and of Mars And every path that we walked seemed to be lined with gold When you were mine to have and hold Again and again I remember the world we had I was so glad when you loved me Again and again I remember the world we had Wreck Of The Fireball Mail (Larry W. Jones 06/12/2008) (song#5486) One cold and rainy night, not a beam of moonlight The wind was blowing freezing rain straight down the rails The engineer was brave, gave his sweetheart a wave And climbed into the cabin of the Fireball Mail His sweetheart said, so long, the throttle sounded strong Nothing could go wrong with the Fireball Mail that night Though tonight apart, he had a song in his heart Tomorrow she would be his darling wedded wife Iron wheels made a clack as the train rolled down the track And the stack was glowing red as the black coal burned There was no sense of dread as the light shined ahead For his darling, the heart of the engineer yearned - instrumental - When he went around the curve, then froze every nerve For he observed a strange light speeding on the rails He saw the bad mistake as he pulled on air brakes Tonight was his final ride on the Fireball Mail Doubtful that he'd survive, they found him half alive Along the tracks in the wreck of the Fireball Mail He asked them to send a message to all his kin And to his darling waiting with her wedding veil There's a small cottage new, I bought for me and you I furnished it for you with love in great detail Darling, now it's yours alone, for soon I'll be gone Remember me and the wreck of the Fireball Mail Conestoga Wagons (Larry W. Jones 06/12/2008) (song#5487) Conestoga wagons left St. Louis Across prairies far from home Conestoga wagons left on the land Ruts and memories long gone Rolling along in daylight and darkness What was needed was inside While outside was danger, death and harshness On a Conestoga ride The western sun in their eyes was blinding Deserts tried to take them down But brave pioneers kept up the grinding Past places now just ghost towns - instrumental - Conestoga wagons circled campfires Heard singing and music played Conestoga wagons today inspires Dreams that bold pioneers made Many of them found their beautiful dream Some lost it along the way Conestoga wagons crossed mountain streams Searching for a new born day I Found The Answer (Larry W. Jones 06/13/2008) (song#5488) I found the answer why soft breezes sigh I found the answer why children like pie Why beauty will always apply I found the answer why I found the answer why wine is in casks Why people are cast in sunshine to bask Why dreams drift invisibly by I found the answer why Why winter turns to spring, summer to fall Why bluebirds all sing and have such a ball Such great miracles all have an answer Just like you when love called I found the answer why men fall in love I found the answer from heaven above The answer is you, and my dreams came true You answered my prayer for love - instrumental - Why winter turns to spring, summer to fall Why bluebirds all sing and have such a ball Such great miracles all have an answer Just like you when love called I found the answer why men fall in love I found the answer from heaven above The answer is you, and my dreams came true You answered my prayer for love Rollin' West (Larry W. Jones 06/19/2008) (song#5489) Well, I was too young to know, there ain't many happy roads I headed east and felt released with all my dreams in tow For a little while I whittled the miles, but soon turned blue So I asked the city folks what a cowpoke ought to do Start rollin' west Where the weather is blessed Start rollin' west This city life is stressed This old asphalt ain't worth its salt, you'll only get depressed Cowboy, before you die, just say goodbye and find your quest Start rollin' west - instrumental - I quit my job, said bye to the mob, donned my cowboy hat Spent some bucks for a pickup truck, left like a scalded cat The highway called and out west I hauled to some places new Texas dreamin' was my schemin' as toward the west I flew I'm rollin' west I've been gone for awhile I'm rollin' west Where songs are Texas style I pity the folks in New York City and all the rest I'm goin' where nothin's little bitty, it's just the best I'm rollin' west I'm rollin' west Truckin' to Abilene I'm rollin' west Where air is fresh and clean Now, when I get home where I belong, I won't be depressed It won't be long and it sure ain't wrong to be Texas blessed I'm rollin' west Willows Weeping In The Wind (Larry W. Jones 06/20/2008) (song#5490) Where the river flows, I see them Willows weeping in the wind Crying for someone departed Weeping for my love again Her love was warm in December I hold her memory within Even willow trees remember Willows weeping in the wind - instrumental - Her long hair was soft and golden Love was pure as gold back then Sad willows cry for things olden Willows weeping in the wind When comes resurrection Sunday She'll come to me with love again No tears will fall on that day No willows weeping in the wind Nobody's Gonna Know (Larry W. Jones 06/20/2008) (song#5491) Nobody's gonna know my dreams have vanished Nobody's gonna know when my tears all flow I'll find me a wishing well and make a wish That you'll return but nobody's gonna know I know I'll say we weren't meant for each other So you went on your way and I went on mine And I'll pretend that my poor heart's not bothered Though it will never mend til the end of time - instrumental - Nobody's gonna know my eyes are crying Cause I'll just turn away so my tears don't show Nobody's gonna know my heart is dying From all my fears but nobody's gonna know Nobody's gonna know you found another Although some might even say, I told you so But even if they all do, I would rather Go make believe so nobody's gonna know Waltz Of The Harvest Moon (Larry W. Jones 06/20/2008) (song#5492) I held you in my arms in the twilight We both watched the waltz of the harvest moon Falling in love with you was the highlight Dancing to the waltz of the harvest moon Stars in your eyes promised of tomorrow And the dance last night ended way too soon With you, my future will know no sorrow We'll dance to the waltz of the harvest moon When the moon is rising in the sky, dear There'll be no disguising that love is near As the moon waltzes across the heavens You'll be the angel my heart will revere - instrumental - When the moon is rising in the sky, dear There'll be no disguising that love is near As the moon waltzes across the heavens You'll be the angel my heart will revere Stars in your eyes promised of tomorrow And the dance last night ended way too soon With you, my future will know no sorrow We'll dance to the waltz of the harvest moon Adobe On The Plains (Larry W. Jones 06/20/2008) (song#5493) There's an adobe on the plains Placed there among the purple sage Where a rainbow comes after rains Shining on our adobe on the plains There's a young sweetheart on the plains Writing a letter page by page She's asking when will I return To our little adobe on the plains Prairie breeze, whisper to my love Let her know I miss her today I've been true, lonely hearted too Each and every day since I've been away - instrumental - Prairie breeze, whisper to my love Let her know I miss her today I've been true, lonely hearted too Each and every day since I've been away There's an adobe on the plains A small love nest among the sage I'll answer page by page that I'm Longing for our adobe on the plains There's Nothing Small In Texas (Larry W. Jones 06/20/2008) (song#5494) Well, there's nothing small in Texas Y'all just look and you'll start to see No, there's nothing small in Texas And the biggest part of Texas is in this heart of me Forty nine states just can't compare From Miami to frosty Nome All have beauty, it's my duty To state that Texas is a big state more than world wide known Now, you may like New York City Times Square might be the place to be If you ask me, it's a pity Because the air in Texas is fresher than Tennessee Now, there's nothing small in Texas We have a ball for all to see No, there's nothing small in Texas And the biggest part of Texas is in this heart of me - instrumental - Now, you may like New York City Times Square might be the place to be If you ask me, it's a pity Because the air in Texas is fresher than Tennessee Well, there's nothing small in Texas Y'all just look and you'll start to see No, there's nothing small in Texas And the biggest part of Texas is in this heart of me No, there's nothing small in Texas And the biggest part of Texas is in this heart of me Hamlet In The Hollow (Larry W. Jones 06/20/2008) (song#5495) There's a hamlet in the hollow Down between the green lazy hills Where we walked hand in hand along To the song of the water wheels From that hamlet in the hollow We said goodbye with tears like rain As I kissed you, I remember I said that we would meet again One day sweetheart, wedding bells will chime soft and low And in that hamlet in the hollow, you'll be mine, I know - instrumental - From that hamlet in the hollow We said goodbye with tears like rain As I kissed you, I remember I said that we would meet again There's a hamlet in the hollow With roses as sweet as wine round the door Our wedding vows we'll both follow I'll be yours, you'll be mine forevermore Good Old Timey Country Songs (Larry W. Jones 06/21/2008) (song#5496) I wanna hear them played the way they did in olden days When my Daddy made his old fiddle ring with harmony They really cut a rug when they shared that little brown jug And sang those good old timey country songs How I long for yesterdays and those good old country ways And mudcat fishing in the stream as Summer rolled along We worked hard in the sun, but at night we all had such fun Singing those good old timey country songs I wanna hear them played again - instrumental - I know it's been many a year, but I still shed a tear When I think of Mama's teaching all of us right from wrong As I go back in time, one thing still comes back to my mind And that's those good old timey country songs I wanna hear them played again - instrumental - I wanna hear those good old timey country songs played again Deep Blue Water Blues (Larry W. Jones 06/21/2008) (song#5497) Deep blue water blues, deep blue water blues I keep getting something that I can't use I'm so deep in love, but in love I lose I've got a heap of deep blue water blues No horizon at sea that I can see It seems to me, I ain't got far to go We've drifted as far apart as can be All my sails are trimmed for the final blow Deep blue water blues, what I call this song I've worn out all my shoes since you've been gone My heart's broke and sinking because of you Troubles run deep with deep blue water blues - instrumental - No horizon at sea that I can see It seems to me, I ain't got far to go We've drifted as far apart as can be All my sails are trimmed for the final blow I've got deep blue water blues, night til dawn My heart's bruised, it so confused since you're gone I'm a fool from the old school with no clues I've got a heap of deep blue water blues I'll Be Honest With You (Larry W. Jones 06/21/2008) (song#5498) I'll be honest with you dear, in all that I do Every day after day dear, in all the years through Wherever I wander, on land or sea of blue Dear, I really love you, I'll be honest with you I'll never make your heart break, that would be untrue It would be a mistake to make tears come from you You are my sweetheart, my only dream to pursue Your love I will esteem dear, for my whole life through When I return home dear, we will marry in June You will not be alone dear, for I'll be there soon Please wait for me darling, we will start a life new Dear, I really love you, I'll be honest with you - instrumental - I'll never make your heart break, that would be untrue It would be a mistake to make tears come from you You are my sweetheart, my only dream to pursue Your love I will esteem dear, for my whole life through When I return home dear, we will marry in June You will not be alone dear, for I'll be there soon Please wait for me darling, we will start a life new Dear, I really love you, I'll be honest with you Bright Blue Day (Larry W. Jones 06/21/2008) (song#5499) This is a bright blue day, I see her coming my way I'm singing away all my blues My love is someone true, and soon she will say, I do This is a bright blue day for me I feel like flying, sighing when she's in view I feel like cheering, hearing she loves me too This is a bright blue day, I see her coming my way I'm singing away all my blues There is no make believe, she never has deceived This is a bright blue day for me This is no masquerade, true vows of love we made This is a bright blue day for me - instrumental - This is a bright blue day, I see her coming my way I'm singing away all my blues My love is someone true, and soon she will say, I do This is a bright blue day for me I feel like flying, sighing when she's in view I feel like cheering, hearing she loves me too This is a bright blue day, I see her coming my way I'm singing away all my blues Change Of Dreams (Larry W. Jones 06/21/2008) (song#5500) Darling, it seems that you have had a change of dreams It's sad to think your love was just an evil scheme A lovely work of art, but lies lurked in your heart Yes, you seem to have had a change of dreams I took for granted words of love you had to say But you had planted seeds of love that I esteemed Now you've recanted on your vows of yesterday And you seem to have had a change of dreams You've already said goodbye to those dreams we shared I'll cry an ocean like an island in the stream Dear, you cannot deny that at one time you cared But you seem to have had a change of dreams - instrumental - I took for granted words of love you had to say But you had planted seeds of love that I esteemed Now you've recanted on your vows of yesterday And you seem to have had a change of dreams You've already said goodbye to those dreams we shared I'll cry an ocean like an island in the stream Dear, you cannot deny that at one time you cared But you seem to have had a change of dreams Yes, you seem to have had a change of dreams Everyone Loves A Train Song (Larry W. Jones 06/27/2008) (song#5501) I heard the train a-coming on a Georgia night Cold rain was falling in the locomotive light She was waiting in the rain, waiting for the train She was an outbound woman Leaving on the outbound train was her scheme Left me standing in the rain Searching in vain, the reason for her dream Everyone loves a train song Cause everyone's heard the sound of the outward bound Everyone loves a train song Cause dreams seem to disappear where they can't be found Everyone loves a train song On a rainy night in Georgia, it don't seem right Everyone loves a train song But this old train song is breaking my heart tonight Play me another train song Though the feeling don't seem right Play me another train song On this rainy Georgia night - instrumental - Everyone loves a train song Cause everyone's heard the sound of the outward bound Everyone loves a train song Cause dreams seem to disappear where they can't be found Everyone loves a train song On a rainy night in Georgia, it don't seem right Everyone loves a train song But this old train song is breaking my heart tonight Play me another train song Though the feeling don't seem right Play me another train song On this rainy Georgia night Live And Learn (Larry W. Jones 06/28/2008) (song#5502) Live and learn how it is to live in sorrow Live and learn how it feels when you've been burned How it is to lose your dreams of tomorrow When good things turn out wrong, you'll live and learn Live and learn how it is when love's departed Live and learn how a lonely heart can yearn How it is to know that you're broken hearted When good things turn out wrong, you'll live and learn If you see your man with another girl Then you'll know what you have done to my world Live and learn how it is to stop dreaming How it is to see all your bridges burned Dear, one day you'll pay for all your scheming When good things turn out wrong, you'll live and learn - instrumental - Live and learn how it is when love's departed Live and learn how a lonely heart can yearn How it is to know that you're broken hearted When good things turn out wrong, you'll live and learn If you see your man with another girl Then you'll know what you have done to my world Live and learn how it is to stop dreaming How it is to see all your bridges burned Dear, one day you'll pay for all your scheming When good things turn out wrong, you'll live and learn Roundhouse At The Switchyard (Larry W. Jones 06/28/2008) (song#5503) The roundhouse at the switchyard is where all freight trains come in They turn the locomotives 'round and send 'em out again I strolled up to a rounder and told him some of my tales The rounder said that hobos weren't allowed to ride the rails Well, I waited for the next freight train's outbound whistle roar By the roundhouse at the switchyard, I closed the boxcar door Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee, Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee Well, I rode that train to Texas, where I was dreaming of Across wide open prairies with the moon and stars above I rode the rails to Frisco, it wasn't the promised land So I headed back to Texas, not a dime in my hand The roundhouse at the switchyard is where all freight trains come in Now I'm staying around Texas where all my dreams have been Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee, Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee Well, I rode that train to Texas, where I was dreaming of Across wide open prairies with the moon and stars above I rode the rails to Frisco, it wasn't the promised land So I headed back to Texas, not a dime in my hand The roundhouse at the switchyard is where all freight trains come in Now I'm staying around Texas where all my dreams have been Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee, Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee Bottom Dollar Song Of Love (Larry W. Jones 07/04/2008) (song#5504) Well, I guess I'm down to where I belong And I'm bound to move along Bet my bottom dollar she won't return I guess the bottom line is, live and learn Now, I've been down this road a time or two And it's a heavy load to sing the blues There's no use in trying to tag along Singing a bottom of the barrel song of love Well, I'm down to my bottom dollar song Sweet dreams don't come 'round like they did before The lines in my love songs came out all wrong They're not as strong since she walked out the door Yes, I'm down to my bottom dollar song of love - instrumental - My arms once held the treasure of a dream Worth more than what a million dollars seem She was a love song that came from above Now she's gone and I'm down at the bottom of love Well, I'm down to my bottom dollar song Sweet dreams don't come 'round like they did before The lines in my love songs came out all wrong They're not as strong since she walked out the door Yes, I'm down to my bottom dollar song of love Like The Zephyr Breeze (Larry W. Jones 07/04/2008) (song#5505) The Zephyr breeze is a vagabond breeze A vagabond breeze that loves to ramble And I am bound to go where I please Go where I please like the Zephyr breeze In a lonely town when the sun went down I was born one night And a freight train horn sounded so forlorn My heart would scorn all that seemed right The Zephyr breeze is a vagabond breeze A vagabond breeze that loves to ramble And I am bound to go where I please Go where I please like the Zephyr breeze - instrumental - Now, I found a girl in a coffee shop And I asked her to be my own But the Zephyr breeze just wouldn't stop Now she's still there and I'm still gone The Zephyr breeze is a vagabond breeze A vagabond breeze that loves to ramble And I am bound to go where I please Go where I please like the Zephyr breeze Like the Zephyr breeze Like the Zephyr breeze Plenty More (Larry W. Jones 07/04/2008) (song#5506) Dear, you know I'm waiting for the mailman I'm waiting for your letter at my door My darling, send me one and plenty more Send me one and plenty more I wrote how I wait for the phone to ring To hear the voice of someone I adore My darling, call me once and plenty more Call me once and plenty more Dear, think of the love we shared Way back when you really cared Now, my poor heart's still breaking Started with love's aching I need your love as before Your love, I need plenty more Your love, I need plenty more - instrumental - Dear, think of the love we shared Way back when you really cared Now, my poor heart's still breaking Started with love's aching I need your love as before Your love, I need plenty more Your love, I need plenty more I need your love as before Your love, I need plenty more East To West And Wall To Wall (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5507) It falls on the walls in the house where I once lived And on the floor in the light that the fireplace gives Ever since I left that house, I've been in a fix It falls on motel walls along Route Sixty Six East to West and wall to wall North to South her mem'ry falls Makes me feel like three feet tall East to West and wall to wall I know California is called the Golden State But I've lost the real gold to which my mind relates Her mem'ry follows me from shore to shining shore And I'm pining for her more than ever before East to West and wall to wall North to South her mem'ry falls Makes me feel like three feet tall East to West and wall to wall - instrumental - I'm rolling down Highway Sixty Six with mem'ries I recall My mind is playing tricks with visions of someone five feet tall East to West and wall to wall North to South her mem'ry falls Makes me feel like three feet tall East to West and wall to wall Rose Of Doom (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5508) Here in this cellblock I'm so lonely They won't unlock me from this pen About my love I'm thinking only And all those good times that might have been She sent me a rose as a symbol Of her love for me in the bloom In my hand her red rose will tremble When they have lead me to my doom The warden said he just don't believe Anything that I've got to say But I'm not guilty, and so I grieve For someone's sin I have to pay - instrumental - She sent me a rose as a symbol Of her love for me in the bloom In my hand her red rose will tremble When they have lead me to my doom So long darling, the sun will soon rise It won't be long now, I suppose Love for you I never compromised Next to my heart the warden will find your rose San Antone Stroll (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5509) I was dancing with a beauty Beneath the old San Antone moon The band played the San Antone Stroll She was as pretty as I'd ever seen I was happy as a cowboy who's king Before she whispered, cowboy I must go How can I ever forget the night when we met I found her and my heart she stole Forever, this cowboy will yearn For that sweet day when she'll return And we'll dance to the San Antone Stroll - instrumental - I was dancing with a beauty Beneath the old San Antone moon The band played the San Antone Stroll She was as pretty as I'd ever seen I was happy as a cowboy who's king Before she whispered, cowboy I must go How can I ever forget the night when we met I found her and my heart she stole Forever, this cowboy will yearn For that sweet day when she'll return And we'll dance to the San Antone Stroll Forever, this cowboy will yearn For that sweet day when she'll return And we'll dance to the San Antone Stroll A Cowboy Night Herd Song (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5510) What's the rush, little mav'ricks, the sun has gone down The trail has been long and we've covered lots of ground Feed along, little mav'ricks, graze on the grass slow Sleep mav'ricks, for on the trail tomorrow we'll go Quit bawling, little mav'ricks, whatever you do I've ridden drag, in dust I've gagged, night-herded too Tried to make you doggies slow down til I've turned blue My pony is weary and I'm tired to the bone But if you mav'ricks stampede, I know I'll be gone Round up little mav'ricks, now round up to my song Oh my, little mav'ricks, the moon is big and round Now, come on, little mav'ricks, come and settle down My eyes are quite heavy, my saddle seat is sore So, lay down, little mav'ricks, the prairie's your floor Round up little mav'ricks, don't range around no more Well now, little mav'ricks, I see you've all laid down The whole herd is sleeping, no coyotes around Snore now, little mav'ricks, til tomorrow comes 'round Then we'll all hit the trail with a wild longhorn sound Sleep til dawn, little mav'ricks, sleep along Lost Love And Misery (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5511) Now, this is a song that just can't go wrong A song about mis'ry, lost love and tears On hillbilly stations you will soon hear On the Top Forty, soon it will appear Cause lost love and mis'ry are selling like hot cakes this year It's gonna be a big thing and I'll be a star You're gonna hear 'em play it way up on the charts Nashville's gonna play it, in Austin they'll say it Now, this is a song that just can't go wrong Cause lost love and mis'ry are selling like hot cakes this year I'll sing about how you walked out You left me with tears in my beer I didn't know you were leavin' And you don't know how I'm grievin' But lost love and mis'ry are selling like hot cakes this year - instrumental - I'll sing about how you walked out You left me with tears in my beer I didn't know you were leavin' And you don't know how I'm grievin' But lost love and mis'ry are selling like hot cakes this year It's gonna be a big thing and I'll be a star You're gonna hear 'em play it way up on the charts Nashville's gonna play it, in Austin they'll say it Now, this is a song that just can't go wrong Cause lost love and mis'ry are selling like hot cakes this year Yeah, lost love and mis'ry are selling like hot cakes this year Falling Down The Steps (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5512) I'm through with trying, I'm done with crying Cause I'm just too blue and broke up inside I'm falling down the steps of the stairway of love I tried climbing up but I'm coming down Love is too hard and too far from the ground I'm falling down the steps of the stairway of love Well, I used to worry about my tomorrows Now I don't hurry, I'll just live with my sorrows Yeah, I'm gonna quit while I'm still behind Cut my losses before I lose my mind The doctor told me I've a nervous disorder I said doctor, send my bill south of the border I'm falling down the steps of the stairway of love - instrumental - Well, I used to worry about my tomorrows Now I don't hurry, I'll just live with my sorrows Yeah, I'm gonna quit while I'm still behind Cut my losses before I lose my mind I tried climbing up but I'm coming down Love is too hard and too far from the ground I'm falling down the steps of the stairway of love Rainbow Of Love (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5513) There's a rainbow of love a-shinin' now that I've found you And I'll do everything I can to persuade you to stay When you said you'll love me too, my skies all turned blue And there's a new rainbow of love a-shinin' today Now, all of my friends say that you were meant for me I tell my friends our love will last eternally The forecast for love is as clear as it can be And there's no cloudy skies as far as I can see - instrumental - Now, all of my friends say that you were meant for me I tell my friends our love will last eternally Love was in the wind when I found my destiny A rainbow of love has replaced my misery The face that I see is of a love that is true There's a rainbow of love a-shinin' now that I've found you There's a rainbow of love a-shinin' now that I've found you Lady From Milwaukee (Larry W. Jones 07/05/2008) (song#5514) She was a lady from Milwaukee and I wondered why She never lived in a county if the county was dry She was a lady from Milwaukee, didn't bat an eye Never got tipsy on an empty case of Miller lite Well, I courted that lady for almost an entire year She spent all my money, made it entirely disappear She was a waster, taster for Milwaukee Miller beer Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, Miller, any Milwaukee beer brought her cheer She was a lady from Milwaukee, a taster for Miller beer - instrumental - She said she had to quit because they didn't like her there Miller Brewing got to stewing when she got to tasting more She had troubles with the bubbles that Miller brewed with care She got addicted, afflicted and they kicked her out the door She was a waster, taster for Milwaukee Miller beer She was a lady from Milwaukee, didn't bat an eye Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, Miller, any Milwaukee beer brought her cheer She was a lady from Milwaukee A lady from Milwaukee She was a lady from Milwaukee and now I know why Land Of Enchantment Of New Mexico (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5515) Now, I used to live in the Land of Enchantment Way up high in the mountains of New Mexico There I met a flower, a rose of the desert In the Land of Enchantment I loved that girl so There by a mountain stream they call the Red River I took her hand in mine for true love to bestow She said, mi Amigo, my heart is aquiver Stay in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico Way up high in the mountains of New Mexico In the Land of Enchantment I loved that girl so - instrumental - From Red River I wandered, for I had to go I still fondly remember my sweet desert rose She said, mi Amigo, I don't want you to go From the Land of Enchantment of New Mexico Way up high in the mountains of New Mexico In the Land of Enchantment lives my desert rose Let Me Die Down In Texas (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5516) I'm all alone in this city, alone as I can be It's a pity the open spaces are so far from me It's been years since I saw prairies and west Texas moonlight And the stars that shine afar up in the heavens so bright This cowboy's old and weary, last roundup is nearly done How I long for west Texas where the longhorn cattle run Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee, Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee Take me back to where cowboys around campfires sing their songs Let me die down in Texas where this old cowboy belongs Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee, Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee This cowboy's old and weary, last roundup is nearly done How I long for west Texas where the longhorn cattle run Take me back to where cowboys around campfires sing their songs Let me die down in Texas where this old cowboy belongs Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee, Oh de lay ee ay di oh lay ee Knee Deep In Love When We Fall (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5517) Do you feel that thrill, makes the world stand still It's like a fire drill that's really a fire If your heart's all aglow, then you will know You're on a tight wire with your heart's desire Do you breath rapidly, laugh happily The next kiss is something you wouldn't miss And you would risk everything for love's call Darling, that's the way we both feel today This lovely chance we'll take on our romance We'll both be knee deep in love when we fall - instrumental - God above sent down his love to partake And he crowned you with stars from His blue sky Dear, I cannot wait for this leap of faith Wings of love were meant to make love fly Do you breath rapidly, laugh happily The next kiss is something you wouldn't miss And you would risk everything for love's call Darling, that's the way we both feel today This lovely chance we'll take on our romance We'll both be knee deep in love when we fall We'll both be knee deep in love when we fall Jimmie Rodgers Broke The First Country Heart (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5518) It was the first country dance Song of a country romance A country boy loved a country girl It was the first country song About a love that went wrong In the first honky tonk in the world It was the first steel guitar And the first crying fiddle And city folks all called it plain dirt It was the first country tune Neath a country harvest moon Before the first country hearts got hurt Jimmie Rodgers broke the first country heart - instrumental - It was the first country song About a love that went wrong Played on the first country jukebox jive It was the first country tear Was shed for some country dear First country love that didn't survive We hear no more his guitar He was the first country star But his songs tear us apart It was the first country song About a love that went wrong Jimmie Rodgers broke the first country heart No Place Like Texas (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5519) There's no place like Texas for cowboy ways Makes no difference on what trail you may roam When you long for the songs where longhorns graze For cowboy ways, you can't beat San Antone I met a cowboy in Nashville and he was saddled for Texas and some sasparilla with armadillo pie To Austin, Dalhart, El Paso, Gulf of Mexico's shore All cowboys are returning to Texas before they die There's no place like Texas for cowboy ways Makes no difference on what trail you may roam When you long for the songs where longhorns graze For cowboy ways, you can't beat San Antone - instrumental - I met a cowboy in Nashville and he was saddled for Texas and some sasparilla with armadillo pie To Austin, Dalhart, El Paso, Gulf of Mexico's shore All cowboys are returning to Texas before they die When you long for the songs where longhorns graze There's no place like Texas for cowboy ways There's no place like Texas for cowboy ways Plenty Of Space In My Heart For The Blues (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5520) There's plenty of space in my heart for the blues Some folks win at love and others lose And ever since the day we parted In every way I'm broken hearted There's plenty of space in my heart for the blues There's plenty of space in my mem'ry for tears I think back to all those wasted years And I still cannot forget Our love ended with regret There's plenty of space in my mem'ry for tears - instrumental - There's plenty of reasons in my life to cry The worst one was when you said goodbye And ever since our romance ended Dear, I don't care to be befriended There's plenty of reasons in my life to cry There's plenty of space in my heart for the blues Some folks win at love and others lose And ever since the day we parted In every way I'm broken hearted There's plenty of space in my heart for the blues No Trail Boss On The Trails Anymore (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5521) The old cowboy dreams of his bygone days When he was trail boss driving longhorn strays Eyesight's grown dim, almost the end of him The sun is setting on the last of cowboy ways There's no trail boss on the trails anymore They've paved the cattle trails from shore to shore Along the super slabs the scenery is drab There's no trail boss on the trails anymore Bison no longer range, the west has lost its thrill The silence is strange, no song of the whippoorwill The old trail boss is at a loss, things now look grave He wants to be buried on top of old Boot Hill There's no trail boss on the trails anymore They've paved the cattle trails from shore to shore Along the super slabs the scenery is drab There's no trail boss on the trails anymore - instrumental - He remembers his first ride 'cross the Great Divide Now it hurts every time he tries to take a stride He's feeling mighty frail, his bones are sore There's no trail boss on the trails anymore There's no trail boss on the trails anymore They've paved the cattle trails from shore to shore Along the super slabs the scenery is drab There's no trail boss on the trails anymore Beautiful Biscuit-Bakin' Rosie (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5522) When the last longhorn is branded And cattle loaded at the rail A cowboy can feel so stranded Riding alone back down the trail But I just think of sweet Rosie Heaven sent her from up above She's the waitress with the posey At the cafe named Turtle Dove Beautiful biscuit-bakin' Rosie She's got my heart lassoed and tied All the cowboys sure get nosy And try to take her from my side Rosie's love is firm and stable She don't put up with cowboy trash And when Rosie waits my table She serves up double cowboy hash - instrumental - Sometimes my brain gets all dozy Instead of cows, I'm herdin' sheep Cause my main thoughts are of Rosie Whether I'm wranglin' or asleep My Rosie came from El Paso And my whole future she seduced Cause when Rosie, my heart lassoed She tied a knot that won't come loose Beautiful biscuit-bakin' Rosie She's got my heart lassoed and tied All the cowboys sure get nosy And try to take her from my side Rosie's love is firm and stable She don't put up with cowboy trash And when Rosie waits my table She serves up double cowboy hash A Lock Of Golden Hair In a Worn Yellow Ribbon (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5523) A lock of golden hair in a worn yellow ribbon I see it lying there, reminding me of you A lock of golden hair in a worn yellow ribbon Is all that adorns a mem'ry of loving you Is all that adorns a mem'ry of loving you I never mistreated that girl in any way But she found someone new and didn't want to stay My dreams have retreated to yesterday Of golden hair and yellow ribbons on display Pay attention friends, if you have a darling wife Even though you tell her you'll love her all your life Keep a lock of hair in a new yellow ribbon Hold it to your heart, then put it safely away To remind you of her if she decides to stray - instrumental - I never mistreated that girl in any way But she found someone new and didn't want to stay My dreams have retreated to yesterday Of golden hair and yellow ribbons on display A lock of golden hair in a worn yellow ribbon I see it lying there, reminding me of you A lock of golden hair in a worn yellow ribbon Is all that adorns a mem'ry of loving you Is all that adorns a mem'ry of loving you Lonesome And Blue (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5524) The lonesome sound of an outward bound Makes me cry with tears I cannot dry It reminds me of a love that I once knew A love that left me lonesome and blue When I hear that freight train whistle blow I remember one whom I loved so Love's ember's still burning, if she only knew But that girl left me lonesome and blue When the night is still and moonlight's on the hill I hear the lonesome song of a whippoorwill And that's when I get the blues that I can't lose Mem'ries that leave me lonesome and blue - instrumental - When I hear that freight train whistle blow I remember one whom I loved so Love's ember's still burning, if she only knew But that girl left me lonesome and blue The lonesome sound of an outward bound Makes me cry with tears I cannot dry It reminds me of a love that I once knew A love that left me lonesome and blue A love that left me lonesome and blue Discernment Of My Heart (Larry W. Jones 07/06/2008) (song#5525) The discernment of my heart, is you were meant for me The only one whom my heart yearns to love eternally No one else could steal my heart and open up its door The discernment of my heart, is you it's burning for One seldom knows the reasons why dreams come into sight But it seems from the start, the season for love is right The discernment of my heart, is my dreams will be bright Darling, when you came my way, my heart knew you were right - instrumental - The discernment of my heart, is to live and learn Oh, at times it has been wrong and my love was spurned Now it knows the difference between what's right and wrong Darling, you're the difference in my love song One seldom knows the reasons why dreams come into sight But it seems from the start, the season for love is right The discernment of my heart, is my dreams will be bright Darling, when you came my way, my heart knew you were right It's Sad To Lose At Love Again (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5526) It's sad to lose at love again, I've lost my smile If I find love again, it's gonna take awhile What happened to the sunshine, dark skies up above It's sad to lose at love again, I've lost my love Hello bitter teardrops, I've seen you fall before Loneliness never stops, it's always at my door I had a brand new sweetheart, now I've got the blues It's sad to lose at love again, so sad to lose It's sad to lose at love again, I've lost my smile If I find love again, it's gonna take awhile What happened to the sunshine, dark skies up above It's sad to lose at love again, I've lost my love - instrumental - Goodbye to the sunshine, the moon now hides its face It's like old times when love in June was out of place I thought you were gonna stay, thought things were alright I'm out of love again, my future isn't bright It's sad to lose at love again, I've lost my smile If I find love again, it's gonna take awhile What happened to the sunshine, dark skies up above It's sad to lose at love again, I've lost my love Love Has Been Redefined (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5527) I thought love was cold as ashes and the flame was gone Love has been redefined now that you have come back home Darling, you don't know of the awful shape that I was in I emptied lots of bottles before the clock struck ten I know it was wrong, but this was such an empty home I thought love was cold as ashes and the flame was gone Love has been redefined now that you have come back home - instrumental - I missed your lips so warm and your arms that held me tight I missed sweet words of love that just makes a home feel right This time our dreams will last, I'll remind you to hang on Love has been redefined now that you have come back home I thought love was cold as ashes and the flame was gone Love has been redefined now that you have come back home Nearly You Became My Love (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5528) Nearly you became my love Nearly my dream from up above But love was just a game you were thinking of Nearly some vows in June were made But how soon they were betrayed Now my hopes will fade of ever having love Nearly all my dreams came true Nearly I heard you say, I do But you made me cry when someone new came by Clearly you were mine, nearly - instrumental - Nearly we heard a choir sing Nearly caused wedding bells to ring But there were flaws in big plans and little things Nearly your heart beat with mine Nearly they were sweetly entwined Now I know that nearly doesn't mean a thing Nearly you became my love Nearly my dream from up above But love was just a game you were thinking of Nearly some vows in June were made But how soon they were betrayed Now my hopes will fade of ever having love Nearly you became my love I'd Love To Have You Round Me (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5529) Dear, I'd love to have you 'round me When the lonely nights surround me How I'd love to see how your sweet love would be Dear, I'd love to know the right hour When love on you I could shower Oh, how I'd love to find tonight, your heart's key I'd love to be with you alone To see if you would be my own Dear, it brings me such joy to have you around Won't you let this new beginning Become a love without ending I'd love to have you in this new love I've found - instrumental - Dear, I'd love to have you 'round me When the lonely nights surround me How I'd love to see how your sweet love would be Dear, I'm not the kind for flirtin' So, don't hide behind love's curtain How I'd love to hear you say that you agree I'd love to be with you alone To see if you would be my own Dear, it brings me such joy to have you around Won't you let this new beginning Become a love without ending I'd love to have you in this new love I've found I'm Still In Love With You (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5530) Dear, I went out and found a love that's true Then I found out I'm still in love with you For heaven's sake, I can't just break away Make no mistake, I'm still in love with you Dear, I guess I just don't know what to do I'm in a mess being in love with two I regret to say that I can't forget I tried and yet, I'm still in love with you - instrumental - Dear, when you left, I nearly lost my mind New love I have but old love I still find I regret to say that I can't forget I tried and yet, you're not the losing kind Dear, I guess I just don't know what to do I'm in a mess being in love with two I regret to say that I can't forget I tried and yet, I'm still in love with you I tried and yet, I'm still in love with you Is She A Love That's New (Larry Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5531) Her eyes are as bright as heavenly stars That shine at night up by Venus and Mars Her smile's as easy as a bluebird soars I wonder if I'm seeing hers or yours Yes, I have found a love that's really true Is she a love that's new or is she really you Well, I never thought I would see the day When another like you would come my way But she's here and I cannot let her go She gives me all the love you used to give She's now the reason why my dreams all live Is it treason that I still think about you so - instrumental - She walks the way I remember your walk She talks the way I remember your talk She even whispers when she says my name Wrapped up in my arms, she feels just like you She even wears high heels just like you do Am I a heel to even think she is the same Her eyes are as bright as heavenly stars That shine at night up by Venus and Mars Her smile's as easy as a bluebird soars I wonder if I'm seeing hers or yours Yes, I have found a love that's really true Is she a love that's new or is she really you Is she a love that's new or is she really you Broke And Busted Cowboy (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5532) I'm just a broke and busted cowboy Yeah, I'm a broke and busted cowboy I'm a broke and busted cowboy too far from home Well, I ain't got no Daddy No, I ain't got no Daddy I ain't got no Daddy to buy me boots Now, I ain't got no Mama No, I ain't got no Mama I ain't got no Mama to mend my suits I'm just a broke and busted cowboy Yeah, I'm a broke and busted cowboy I'm a broke and busted cowboy too far from home Boy, I ain't got no little Sis No, I ain't got no little Sis I ain't got no little Sis for me to rattle And I ain't got no pals No, I ain't got no pals I ain't got no saddle pals to herd the cattle Darn, I ain't got no darlin' No, I ain't got no darlin' I ain't got no darlin' to call my own I'm just a broke and busted cowboy Yeah, I'm a broke and busted cowboy I'm a broke and busted cowboy too far from home My Blue Eyed Country Girl (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5533) When I left her, I thought I saw a frown But a country boy wants to see the world Now I know, when these city lights shine down Bright stars shine on my blue eyed country girl Those stars above you know how I love you They have more beauty than this city world Tomorrow when I wake up I'll be gone I'm going back to my blue eyed country girl - instrumental - Money doesn't mean that much to me now I'd rather have someone with golden curls I'm going to speak to her of my vow I'll always love my blue eyed country girl Those stars above you know how I love you They have more beauty than this city world Tomorrow when I wake up I'll be gone I'm going back to my blue eyed country girl I'm going back to my blue eyed country girl This Must Be Love (Larry W. Jones 07/07/2008) (song#5534) Darling, this must be love, because I feel so good My tomorrows have no sorrows or sighs Sweetheart, this must be love, and it feels like it should My dreams now are all about paradise My heart cannot stand still, does as it wills This grand feeling must be love This must be love, because I feel so good I understood when I looked in your eyes - instrumental - Sweetheart, this must be love, and it feels like it should My dreams now are all about paradise My heart cannot stand still, does as it wills This grand feeling must be love Darling, this must be love, because I feel so good I understood when I looked in your eyes I understood when I looked in your eyes My Melody Of Love To You (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5535) How does my heart get to feel this light How do the stars get to shine that bright How does a rainbow glow red and blue It's been said that it's because of you Bluebonnet flowers are earth's delight Summertime showers bring rainbows bright The world looks as lovely as can be Cause of a girl who's in love with me And I know why the world looks lovely Just as pretty as can be Now, there's no need for some committee To agree that she's for me Oh, the world may say that love won't stay But what do they know of love today Dear, this is my melody A chorus of harmony This is my melody of love to you - instrumental - Dear, this is my melody A chorus of harmony How could anything go wrong When my song of love is you Oh, the world may say that love won't stay But what do they know of love today Dear, this is my melody A chorus of harmony This is my melody of love to you Hobos Ditched On The Gila Monster Route (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5536) The setting sun shone across the plain Lit the rear door of an east bound train And gleamed on a rusty track close by Where hobos sat on a rotten tie They were ditched by a shack in cruel fate High-balled by the bull on their last freight The freight hit the line on a sanded rail When they pulled on out behind the mail Their train pulled away in the dark night All they could see was the red tail light The moon arose and the stars came out Hobos ditched on the Gila Monster Route Not a thing in sight but sand and space No place for hobos to feed their face No railyard shack for to rest their legs No hen house where hobos steal their eggs As they gazed out in the solitude Both dropped their heads and began to brood One spoke of the time he lost his mate In a hobo jungle o're a dinner plate They both looked around and at their feet A salamander they speared to eat Hobos deprived of their daily bread Cleared their dry throats with some Dago Red Their train pulled away in the dark night All they could see was the red tail light The moon arose and the stars came out Hobos ditched on the Gila Monster Route Before Your First Teardrop Fell (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5537) He never brought you happiness He never tried to do his best And your happiness matters if love's to dwell He even went and broke your heart I knew that teardrops would soon start And I was there before your first teardrop fell You know it hurt to let you go But dear, I had to let you know That I would stand by you if he should rebel And darling, I was always near I was there to calm all your fears And I was there before your first teardrop fell I was there when you needed me by your side To dry away any teardrop should you cry When things were not going well You remembered where love dwells And I was there before your first teardrop fell - instrumental - You know it hurt to let you go But dear, I had to let you know That I would stand by you if he should rebel And darling, I was always near I was there to calm all your fears And I was there before your first teardrop fell I was there when you needed me by your side To dry away any teardrop should you cry When things were not going well You remembered where love dwells And I was there before your first teardrop fell Yes, I was there before your first teardrop fell This May Be The Time (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5537) This may be the time The day when you'll be mine Who knows what this day holds Or what the future has in store This may be the time The day when you'll be mine I hope you're real, not fools gold You're a dream I want to adore See the stars tonight They were meant to be shared See the mellow moon's pale light This fellow soon will say, I love you Beautiful you, I hope you see things as I do Maybe there will be rings to exchange This may be the time The day when you'll be mine - instrumental - See the stars tonight They were meant to be shared See the mellow moon's pale light This fellow soon will say, I love you Beautiful you, I hope you see things as I do Maybe there will be rings to exchange This may be the time The day when you'll be mine Cattle Man (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5538) Well, I'm glad my life began as a cattle man Not a lot of money but a lot of ranch land Ain't no charmer, never would-a made a farmer And I wouldn't trade this life of a cattle man Well, my hands are kinda rough and my face is too I'm thankful the Lord gave me a clear head instead I'm the most fortunate cowboy you ever knew And I'm glad I've got a ranch with a cattle spread - instrumental - Well, I'm up herdin' cattle in the early morn The brandin's done in the day with the saddle hands For this weathered cowboy life I know I was born And I'm glad I live my life as a cattle man I know I'm gettin' close to the end of the trail The cattle spread on the prairie I fondly scan Boys, just close up my coffin with some horseshoe nails And I'll end this cowboy's life as a cattle man Yeah, I'll end this cowboy's life as a cattle man One Petal From A Rose (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5539) I'm mailing you one petal from a rose, dear To remind you of one lonely broken heart And if you look closely at the petal, dear The tear you will see is mine that you made start I thought you would be true but now I know, dear That you really didn't try to play your part I'm mailing you one petal from a rose, dear To remind you of one lonely broken heart - instrumental - The road to my happiness has now ended Now I've got a load of loneliness to haul Like one rose petal, my heart can't be mended I'll mail another when it begins to fall I know I should despise you for the way my heart is torn But darling, I still prize you even though I am so forlorn I'm mailing you one petal from a rose, dear To remind you of one lonely broken heart Building Bridges (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5540) Building bridges, darling I'm building bridges I'm building bridges to get to you somehow I found some letters that you once wrote me When you moved far away to someplace new I hope you're still single and will be free To meet me on the bridge I've built to you Building bridges, darling I'm building bridges I'm building bridges to get to you somehow - instrumental - These bridges that I'm building are made with heartfelt love They're strong but soft and yielding to one I'm dreaming of Darling, if you'll let me, I'll show you the way To cross this bridge of love and forever stay Building bridges, darling I'm building bridges I'm building bridges to get to you somehow Cowboy Gathering (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5541) Oh Molly, I'm excited about what I just saw I was down the trail a ways, just this side of the draw I rode as fast as I could and didn't miss a lick Molly, I need to tell you about it mighty quick We've got cowboys comin', Molly, there's cowboys comin' We've got cowboys ridin' up the trail They're down the trail a ways, raisin' dust in sundown haze We've got cowboys ridin' up the trail Tell Grandma, get her bonnet, put a hurry on it Tell Grandpa to put on his new boots Put out that welcome sign, cowboys will be here any time Get those longhorn cows behind the chutes We've got cowboys comin', Molly, there's cowboys comin' We've got cowboys ridin' up the trail They're down the trail a ways, raisin' dust in sundown haze We've got cowboys ridin' up the trail - instrumental - I'll run and check the chicken nest, bring back eggs big and best We'll spread a big cowboy table and pig out when it's blessed Grandpa, get your fiddle down, play when cowboys gather 'round It'll be a cowboy gathering forty miles from town We've got cowboys comin', Molly, there's cowboys comin' We've got cowboys ridin' up the trail They're down the trail a ways, raisin' dust in sundown haze We've got cowboys ridin' up the trail Molly, we've got cowboys ridin' up the trail Waltz Her My Way (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5542) Please waltz her my way while the music plays The girl in your arms is still my heart's craze I'll try not to cry as you waltz her by Although my heart may feel that it will die Deep in her heart where you don't know A memory started there so long ago So, for a fool who still to this day pays Please waltz her my way while the music plays Until I was long gone, I never cried Now I know it was wrong to leave her side You're waltzing with the girl who once was mine While the music plays, waltz her by me one more time - instrumental - Until I was long gone, I never cried Now I know it was wrong to leave her side You're waltzing with the girl who once was mine While the music plays, waltz her by me one more time Deep in her heart where you don't know A memory started there so long ago So, for a fool who still to this day pays Please waltz her my way while the music plays Waltz her my way while the music plays Don't Remove Your Love From Me (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5543) Remove the moon from the heavens And the heavens would soon turn blue Remove a new leaf from a live oak tree A weeping willow it would turn into Remove the strings that bind your heart to mine And dear, this poor heart of mine will surely break Your dreams and mine were vowed for all of time Please don't remove your love for all times sake Remove the wings from a bluebird And that bluebird would never sing or fly Remove water from waterfalls And their loud roar would turn into a sigh Don't let your heart do this to me Darling, please don't remove your love from me - instrumental - Remove the strings that bind your heart to mine And dear, this poor heart of mine will surely break Your dreams and mine were vowed for all of time Please don't remove your love for all times sake Remove the wings from a bluebird And that bluebird would never sing or fly Remove water from waterfalls And their loud roar would turn into a sigh Don't let your heart do this to me Darling, please don't remove your love from me Please don't remove your love from me Don't remove your love from me Down Along The Stream (Larry W. Jones 07/08/2008) (song#5543) Down along the stream there's a tree Under its limbs you vowed to me That you would be my very own But darling, now that you have gone When I go down along the stream My dreams and I are all alone Do you recall that willow tree It was special for you and me Dear, when you left, you left behind A heart carved with your name and mine Down along the stream there's a tree Under its limbs you vowed to me That you would be my very own But darling, now that you have gone When I go down along the stream My dreams and I are all alone - instrumental - Darling, when autumn comes around Leaves on our willow tree turn brown And when they fall, my heart falls too Down along the stream I miss you Down along the stream there's a tree Under its limbs you vowed to me That you would be my very own But darling, now that you have gone When I go down along the stream My dreams and I are all alone Down along the stream My dreams and I are all alone Down A Lonely Lover's Lane (Larry W. Jones 07/09/2008) (song#5544) I hear the lonely sounds of heartbreak and despair And I hear footsteps around that aren't really there It all seems so very strange now that you are gone As I stroll down a lonely lover's lane alone I hear voices laughing and sometimes voices cry And without you near, I feel teardrops from my eyes This nice place was paradise before you were gone Now I stroll down a lonely lover's lane alone - instrumental - I pray that I, as time goes by, can love again, and yet Some things take time, a hill to climb, darling I can't forget How we laughed and loved, with moon above, things that now are gone As I stroll down a lonely lover's lane alone I hear voices laughing and sometimes voices cry And without you near, I feel teardrops from my eyes This nice place was paradise before you were gone Now I stroll down a lonely lover's lane alone Eleven Roses And An Orchid (Larry W. Jones 07/09/2008) (song#5545) Dear, I ordered for you today, eleven roses They will come in a lovely box with ribbons from me And sweetheart, don't be shocked when your mirror discloses Eleven roses and an orchid's what you will see Pretty roses are nice to send for all occasions But orchids are prettier than roses on display So, look at these eleven roses in your mirror Eleven roses and an orchid will look your way - instrumental - There's something special about a big box of roses Even if one of the roses happens to be gone Darling, what will make up the difference, I suppose is One beautiful orchid that I'll always call my own Pretty roses are nice to send for all occasions But orchids are prettier than roses on display So, look at these eleven roses in your mirror Eleven roses and an orchid will look your way Forever Was Our Song Of Love (Larry W. Jones 07/09/2008) (song#5546) Eternal was the feeling when you and I first met Caring was the touch that I fondly remember yet Appealing was the soft hand that I felt placed in mine And forever was our song of love as sweet as wine Shattered was the sound of all the love within my heart Tattered were my dreams when you decided to depart Mis'ry came on a cold wind when I thought things were fine When forever was our song of love as sweet as wine - instrumental - Tolerance was the load that I carried deep inside Gladness was down the road on a never ending drive Sadness was then bestowed that became the cruelest kind When forever was our song of love as sweet as wine Shattered was the sound of all the love within my heart Tattered were my dreams when you decided to depart Mis'ry came on a cold wind when I thought things were fine When forever was our song of love as sweet as wine Forever was our song of love as sweet as wine Empty Rooms (Larry W. Jones 07/09/2008) (song#5547) Dear, you don't know what I'm undergoing And I know you don't feel that you're to blame But this emptiness I feel is growing Knowing that I have lost you in love's game Empty rooms surround me, empty rooms I see These empty rooms have now bound me To the gloom of an empty dream Dear, I thought our love would bloom forever Now emptiness consumes me every day For the ties that bound us both together Have broken on the loom and swept away Empty rooms surround me, empty rooms I see These empty rooms have now bound me To the gloom of an empty dream - instrumental - Dear, I thought our love would bloom forever Now emptiness consumes me every day For the ties that bound us both together Have broken on the loom and swept away The sweet love we once had was so warm, dear As somebody else now knows, I presume Darling, how I wish I still had you near To warm, once again, these cold empty rooms Empty rooms surround me, empty rooms I see These empty rooms have now bound me To the gloom of an empty dream Abilene My Abilene (Larry W. Jones 07/09/2008) (song#5548) Abilene, my Abilene Where longhorn cattle are lowing Where the Cedar Creek is flowing I was a lad of seventeen when I left Abilene Abilene, my Abilene Oh, how I miss your grassy plain When sun shines through the summer rain Only memories remain as I dream of Abilene I remember waiting by the depot For the train that would carry me from home I wonder if that girl I used to know Ever thinks about me and where I've roamed Since I left Abilene - instrumental - Abilene, my Abilene Oh, I must return before my dying For old Abilene my heart is sighing I have yearned to return since seventeen To Abilene, my Abilene I remember waiting by the depot For the train that would carry me from home I wonder if that girl I used to know Ever thinks about me and where I've roamed Since I left Abilene, my Abilene Have I Traveled Too Far (Larry W. Jones 07/09/2008) (song#5549) Have I traveled too far to find your love, dear Have I traveled too far to see dreams come true Could I find you if I returned where you are Or have I traveled too far I knew I should have stayed the day we parted For my sad heart has paid as never before If I return, could time erase every scar Or have I traveled too far - instrumental - Have I traveled too far to be forgiven Have I traveled too far away from you Darling, all my dreams of you are still living I hope I'm not too far to return to you I knew I should have stayed the day we parted For my sad heart has paid as never before If I return, could time erase every scar Or have I traveled too far Lost Love Songs All Night Long (Larry W. Jones 07/10/2008) (song#5550) Well, I made a reservation at a cheap hotel But then I had some reservations 'bout sleepin' well I tried to go to sleep but I could hear noisy chairs My hotel room was above a honky tonk downstairs I covered up my head with a pillow in the gloom When the band started playin' and a-shakin' the room Lost love songs all night long They started sounding like the same old song The walls resounded 'bout a love gone wrong Lost love songs all night long I tossed and I turned until three or four But the honky tonk band just played some more - instrumental - The reason I'm here is that my darlin's gone She spent all my money, claimed I done her wrong Now, what's a fella like me supposed to do With honky tonk lost love songs comin' right on through Lost love songs all night long They started sounding like the same old song The walls resounded 'bout a love gone wrong Lost love songs all night long Lost love songs all night long Lost love songs all night long Fifty Love Songs (Larry W. Jones 07/11/2008) (song#5551) Now darlin', our love boat is near the rocks It's clear I've forgotten some of our vows And although it's past time to start the clock I'm gonna make it up to you somehow Gonna write fifty love songs just for you Fifty ways to say that we'll make it through Dear, I've gotta fight for a love that's true I'm gonna write fifty songs of love just for you Fifty-fifty was the deal I know you've given your hundred percent Darlin', your sweet love is real But right now, I know mine ain't worth a cent Now, It might take a month or ninety days To write just how I'm gonna change my ways It's gonna be a challenge, that I know For me to write how much I love you so - instrumental - I haven't been untrue, just let things slide Gonna make it up to you if I can I realize I need you by my side Just read the lines of a regretful man Now, It might take a month or ninety days To write just how I'm gonna change my ways It's gonna be a challenge, that I know For me to write how much I love you so Gonna write fifty love songs just for you Fifty ways to say that we'll make it through Dear, I've gotta fight for a love that's true I'm gonna write fifty songs of love just for you I Could Tell My Heart (Larry W. Jones 07/11/2008) (song#5552) Dear, you say that you've found someone new What could I do to get over you I could tell my heart to forget you But I'll never know just how For it would seem too much like a crime And other things I would regret too If I could forget you now Are lies told this trusting heart of mine I could tell my heart there'd come a time When I would find love anew And it could beat inside a new man Oh, but I well know this heart of mine And I know what it would do Loving you is all it understands - instrumental - I could tell my heart there'd come a time When I would find love anew And it could beat inside a new man Oh, but I well know this heart of mine And I know what it would do Loving you is all it understands So darling, I cannot tell my heart For I don't know where I'd start It's been in love with you from the day When you drove grey skies away I could tell my heart to forget you But I'll never know just how Darling, I can never forget you now Texas Is My State (Larry W. Jones 07/12/2008) (song#5553) Texas is my state, where real cowboys ride today Texas is my state, where longhorn cattle still stray Pardner, I once saw ol' Paris When I sailed out across the foam But one ol' place better, there is The only one that I call home Cause Texas is my state, that ol' lone star is great This cowboy's home is San Antone When I'm away from Texas, in lands where I've been I listen to folks talk, while holding back a grin Cause I know they have never seen Amarillo or Abilene Or heard the music from Austin Or reined a wild mustang hoss in Pard, Texas is my state, that ol' lone star is great This cowboy's home is San Antone - instrumental - Pardner, I once saw ol' Paris When I sailed out across the foam But one ol' place better, there is The only one that I call home When I'm away from Texas, in lands where I've been I listen to folks talk, while holding back a grin Cause I know they have never seen Amarillo or Abilene Or heard the music from Austin Or reined a wild mustang hoss in Pard, Texas is my state, that ol' lone star is great This cowboy's home is San Antone Clinch Mountain Banjo Rag (Larry W. Jones 07/13/2008) (song#5554) If you wanna get down on a bluegrass sound It's a cinch when you've got that old mountain tag Folks all stay around to hear 'em play that sound They call that good old Clinch Mountain Banjo Rag In Tennessee, Appalachian is the name Don't forget about that old Virginia flag Them old mountain boys play in the Hall of Fame With that old tune named Clinch Mountain Banjo Rag When those banjos ring, Clinch River Valleys peal And those mountain cloggers don't let their feet drag The music has that Appalachian appeal They call that good old Clinch Mountain Banjo Rag - instrumental - So, if you happen to be in Tennessee You'll hear good mountain music of which they brag Come along to the mountains and play with me And hear that good old Clinch Mountain Banjo Rag In Tennessee, Appalachian is the name Don't forget about that old Virginia flag Them old mountain boys play in the Hall of Fame With that old tune named Clinch Mountain Banjo Rag I Had Too Much To Think Last Night (Larry W. Jones 07/13/2008) (song#5555) I know I had too much to think last night This morning I don't see too well, stumbling My brain doesn't work so well in this light In pain I make morning coffee, fumbling I know I had too much to think last night I thought I saw you at the breakfast table Sitting there, you were such a welcome sight I thought I kissed your lips, but wasn't able I know I had too much to think last night When you departed, my ending started Now I think there's no end to blues in sight I tried to go to sleep but counted sheep I know I had too much to think last night - instrumental - I thought I saw you at the breakfast table Sitting there, you were such a welcome sight I thought I kissed your lips, but wasn't able I know I had too much to think last night When you departed, my ending started Now I think there's no end to blues in sight I tried to go to sleep but counted sheep I know I had too much to think last night I know I had too much to think last night Crazy In Love With You (Larry W. Jones 07/13/2008) (song#5556) Dear, I'm going crazy loving you But I feel the way that I want to I guess you'd say I'm a loving fool Darling, I'm crazy in love with you I'd be in despair to see you go That would be so unfair, don't you know I guess you'd say I'm a loving fool Darling, I'm crazy in love with you My heart's been roped with a daisy chain May be crazy but I'm not in pain I'm crazy in love with you, it's plain Darling, I'm crazy in love with you - instrumental - I'd be in despair to see you go That would be so unfair, don't you know I guess you'd say I'm a loving fool Darling, I'm crazy in love with you My heart's been roped with a daisy chain May be crazy but I'm not in pain I'm crazy in love with you, it's plain Darling, I'm crazy in love with you I'm crazy in love with you If You Hear Me Talkin' (Larry W. Jones 07/13/2008) (song#5557) I hear you talkin', you want me around again But I'm not done walkin' along this railroad track Headin' outbound and I'm not comin' back again If you hear me talkin', then you know I ain't comin' back I hope you've learned your lesson, cause I ain't no fool Don't bother beggin', I ain't cuttin' you no slack Dear, I hear you talkin', you think lyin' is cool If you hear me talkin', then you know I ain't comin' back Now darlin', I loved you, but I found out at last That it was past time for this outbound railroad track Cause you love another and now the die is cast I'm gonna keep on goin' and I'm never comin' back - instrumental - Now darlin', I loved you, but I found out at last That it was past time for this outbound railroad track Cause you love another and now the die is cast I'm gonna keep on goin' and I'm never comin' back I hope you've learned your lesson, cause I ain't no fool Don't bother beggin', I ain't cuttin' you no slack Dear, I hear you talkin', you think lyin' is cool If you hear me talkin', then you know I ain't comin' back Hear me talkin', I'm talkin' to you I Guess You Don't Know How To Say Yes (Larry W. Jones 07/13/2008) (song#5558) Don't accuse me of doin' nothin' wrong I've got somethin' I need you to assess If you will say, I do, I'll take you home But I guess you don't know how to say yes I asked you once but you showed me the door I may lose at love again, I'll confess I hope you don't mind if I ask once more But I guess you don't know how to say yes I tried to persuade you for quite a while Even looked for a ring and wedding dress Now darlin', you're makin' my mind run wild But I guess you don't know how to say yes - instrumental - I love you more than all the rest No one's above you, I confess Baby, I wish you wouldn't say maybe Cause I want you to say Yes, Yes I tried to persuade you for quite a while Even looked for a ring and wedding dress Now darlin', you're makin' my mind run wild But I guess you don't know how to say yes I wish I could teach you how to say Yes Gene Autry's Back In The Saddle Again (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5559) He's back in the saddle again Riding across the silver screen I used to watch him back at home On TV where the longhorns roamed Oh, now-a-days he's seldom seen But Gene Autry's back in the saddle again Whoopi ti yi yo, rockin' to and fro Gene Autry's on the Friday picture show I watch him every Friday night In classic movies, black and white He's back in the saddle again He's out ridin' the range once more Still totin' his old forty-four He's a cowboy who does things right He sleeps under the stars at night Old Gene Autry's back in the saddle again - instrumental - He's back in the saddle again Riding across the silver screen I used to watch him back at home On TV where the longhorns roamed Oh, now-a-days he's seldom seen But Gene Autry's back in the saddle again Whoopi ti yi yo, rockin' to and fro Gene Autry's on the Friday picture show Whoopi ti yi yea, gonna watch him again today Old Gene Autry's back in the saddle again Gene Autry's back in the saddle again Down Along The Brazos (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5560) I have crossed the narrow Pecos Seen moss along the Nueces My paint swam the Guadalupe Rode along the winding Brazos Now, the old Red River runs bold While the old Frio runs so cold It was down along the Brazos Where I courted a girl with hair of gold The Angelina flows smoothly The Colorado will soothe thee The San Antonio runs plain But I'll ride down along the Brazos again Ye-odl-lay-ee-dee, she gave me her hand Ye-odl-lay-ee-dee, I'm a happy cowhand Ye-odl-lay-ee-dee, gonna see her there when When I ride down along the Brazos again - instrumental - I hugged her and then I kissed her She called me her cowboy dandy The Trinity is long and wide While the old Brazos is sandy And I'm gonna make her my bride Down along the Brazos, I ride Yep, I'm gonna make her my bride Down along the Brazos, I ride The cowgirls of Little River Are pretty as cowgirls ever The old Sabine and the Sober Makes a cowboy look 'em over The Nagadoches grassy banks Will make every cowboy give thanks But I'll ride down along the Brazos Down along the Brazos again Ye-odl-lay-ee-dee, she gave me her hand Ye-odl-lay-ee-dee, I'm a happy cowhand Ye-odl-lay-ee-dee, gonna see her there when When I ride down along the Brazos again Down along the Brazos again Three Special Stars (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5561) There are three special stars in the heavens And two of them are for lovers only But the one special star in the heavens Shines just for the one and lonely There are three stars for young lovers Which young lovers look up and see Oh, but up there shines one other One lonely star shines just for me I've never heard of a third wheel On a bicycle built for two And two loves don't know how it feels When a third heart needs true love too I look to the heavens above Where three stars are shining anew Two of them are for special love And one shines for someone who's blue - instrumental - There are three special stars in the heavens And two of them are for lovers only But the one special star in the heavens Shines just for the one and lonely I look to the heavens above Where three stars are shining anew Two of them are for special love And one shines for someone who's blue There are three special stars in the heavens And one shines for someone who's blue I Just Stopped Loving You (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5562) I just stopped loving you Though it may seem unkind I still have memories Of times when you were mine Though I'm still needing you As much as yesterday My dreams of you are through My love has stopped today Oh, there were happy hours We both know that is true How does a bed of flowers Have only weeds that grew I just stopped loving you Though it may seem unkind I still have memories Of times when you were mine - instrumental - Dear, I don't know if time Will see us still apart But for now, I must find A way to heal my heart I just stopped loving you Though it may seem unkind I still have memories Of times when you were mine Though I'm still needing you As much as yesterday My dreams of you are through My love has stopped today My Heart Hurts As Never Before (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5563) My heart is hurting some more Seems my eyes will never dry I'm ever walking the floor With old love burning inside I never thought love could be A storm with rain that would pour I know I'll never be free My heart hurts as never before I always tried to deny That your love for me would die Until you said we were through Now I know you are the kind Who would leave true love behind Though you knew that I'd be blue I know I'll never forget That you cared for me before And so I say with regret My heart hurts as never before - instrumental - I always tried to deny That your love for me would die Until you said we were through Now I know you are the kind Who would leave true love behind Though you knew that I'd be blue I know I'll never forget That you cared for me before And so I say with regret My heart hurts as never before Our Love Has Fallen To Pieces (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5564) Our love has fallen to pieces And soon I won't see you again My darling, when our love ceases Let's just say goodbye as old friends Dear, when we part, I'll try to act As though you and I never met Try not to cry when you walk by But my heart will die with regret Our love has fallen to pieces - instrumental - Our love has fallen to pieces How I wish things could be the same Our love has fallen to pieces With someone else you'll share your name I don't know if I'll ever find Another like you I can love So, I'll just go on loving you My darling, what else can I do I'll try not to cry when you walk by Our love has fallen to pieces Our love has fallen to pieces I Love To Live For Loving You (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5565) Darling, look into these eyes of mine The love you will see is just as warm As the warmth in your hand that I find And dear, when you kiss my waiting lips You will find true love waiting there too The love you give is dear, far or near And I love to live for loving you Darling, when you are close beside me I love to abide with such a treat For there is so much love inside me When you make all my dreams so complete Dear, you are the reason why grey skies Have faded away to skies of blue Your sweet love I will forever prize Cause I love to live for loving you - instrumental - Dear, you are the reason why grey skies Have faded away to skies of blue Your sweet love I will forever prize Cause I love to live for loving you Yes, I love to live for loving you For nobody else would ever do And dear, I know that you love me too How I love to live for loving you I love to live for loving you Next Spring Roundup (Larry W. Jones 07/14/2008) (song#5566) When I think of the next Spring roundup And the cool of the prairie Spring dawn I think again of all those cowboys That I have known but now moved along Move along, move along, little doggies move along Move along, move along, doggies listen to my song I recall some good-hearted fellows Who'd provide you with a blanket lent With a tin of coffee and vittles But then charge for it never a cent Move along, move along, little doggies move along Move along, move along, doggies listen to my song - instrumental - I wonder who at the old corral Will greet me with a grin and implore How ya doin', my old saddle pal Good to see you, as in years before When I think of the next Spring roundup On the prairie with skies blue and fair I hope that no wrong trails were taken And all my saddle pals will be there Move along, move along, little doggies move along Move along, move along, doggies listen to my song Dark Haired Senorita (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5568) Oh, I so love a girl in Mexico A dark haired senorita, kind and sweet And though it was I knew her long ago My lonely heart still lays there at her feet Neath latticed balcony I lingered long She watched me as I strummed my old guitar Listened as I sang my bolero song Neath the Mexican moon and silver starts She's still my love, my life, my border girl She will be my wife in her border world I still hear her whispered voice, soft and low When in dreams I go to old Mexico - instrumental - I know she's still waiting in Mexico My dark-eyed maid, my darling with love true Time is not abating, where 'ere I go My love for her that's still as fresh as dew Bejeweled black eyes that show her love so deep Still watch for me and will beam at my name My vows I'll keep for her, my angel dream My Mexican senorita, my flame Oh come, please come, good fortune, unto me Oh how I long to go, once more to go Across the border to her land and see My senorita dear in Mexico My dark haired senorita in Mexico Sweetheart Bonnie (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5569) Come and whisper sweetheart Bonnie That your own love is just for me For I've loved you sweetheart Bonnie Since I have known you were for me Bonnie darling say you love me Say that you will be only mine God's work of art sweetheart Bonnie Please say loving words sweet and kind Moon is shining sweetheart Bonnie Up in the velvet tranquil night Stars are twinkling sweetheart Bonnie And just for you they shine their light - instrumental - Lovely flowers hear me whisper And as their petals bend in shame They all know that sweetheart Bonnie Real beauty comes with your sweet name Sweet Bonnie warm as morning sunshine Please tell me all you're thinking of If you love me sweetheart Bonnie Then tell me with a kiss of love I'm Already Gone (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5570) Though you may not be ready, I'm already gone The time has past, my dear, for us to say goodbye Please don't try to stop me, cause there's no use to try Our romance has no chance, it's now time to be free Love before cannot be, means nothing more to me Time always moves along, it's too late now, our song Though you may not be ready, I'm already gone I won't kiss you once again, though you tear and cry I won't hear you once again, all your alibis I'll go on by myself, we'll face our loneliness Love before cannot be, we've both lost happiness - instrumental - The time has past, my dear, for us to say goodbye Please don't try to stop me, cause there's no use to try Our romance has no chance, it's now time to be free Love before cannot be, means nothing more to me Time always moves along, it's too late now, our song Though you may not be ready, I'm already gone You'll Be Mine (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5571) Well, now that he sends you no more roses And certainly has turned to supposes I'll take a shot and what I propose is As your door to his romance closes, you'll be mine His make believe words have lost their ringing But now more bluebirds have started singing Darling, one true thing that I'll be bringing A vine of love clinging sweet as wine, you'll be mine You'll be mine even though your love is second hand You'll be mine and our love will grow just as I've planned I'll hold you in my heart and in my arms sincere Darling, you'll be mine and I'll always want you near - instrumental - Don't be tearful that a foolish heart resists you Don't be fearful of another love who'll kiss you You don't know how many days and nights I've missed you As the days of his romance abysses, you'll be mine You'll be mine even though your love is second hand You'll be mine and our love will grow just as I've planned I'll hold you in my heart and in my arms sincere Darling, you'll be mine and I'll always want you near You'll be mine and I'll always want you near Down Love's Trail Alone (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5572) We're riding down two different trails to destinations far apart Dear, you want me around but someone before me is in your heart You ask if I can make a change but I can't rearrange our vows You're the one who's acting strange and I see that far away look now It seems like nothing that I do can help us get along There must be something you believe that I am doing wrong When we first started dear, our trail of love was new and strong But now we ride different trails on which neither one belong - instrumental - It seems like nothing that I do can help us get along There must be something you believe that I am doing wrong When we first started dear, our trail of love was new and strong But now we ride different trails on which neither one belong Darling, if you still want me then please take the love I give I don't want this love to haunt me as long as I shall live But if you want to be free, then my darling, let it be I'll just ride down love's trail alone without your company My Everything Is You (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5573) Every time there came a new day Every time it was a blue day But then one day I heard you say That every day was blue for you Now dear, I will ever change it Ever try to rearrange it And never would I exchange it Because my everything is you Dear, if you could read my mind You would read that everything is fine If you could read between the lines You'd read that you're divine, it's true And I can't help but to say it That for real love, you display it I'm in love with everything about you My everything is you - instrumental - Dear, if you could read my mind You would see that everything is fine If you could read between the lines You'd read that you're divine, it's true Darling, just as a bird of blue sings Also my heart that's new sings I'm in love with everything about you My everything is you Yes, I'm in love with everything Everything about you Darling, my everything is you I'll Never Be Late (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5574) I'll never be la-ate - with my kisses If you'll just come into my ar-rms Darlin', don't go and make me wa-ait I'll never be late with my kisses, come what may I'll never be la-ate - with my kisses If you will ever keep me wa-arm Darlin', don't go and make me wa-ait I'll never be late with my kisses, every day Darlin', I don't know why you make me wa-ait With my kisses, I'll never be late - instrumental - I'll never be la-ate - with my kisses My, oh my, I'm tryin' ev-er-y da-ay I'll never be la-ate - with my kisses Why, oh why do you treat me this wa-ay Darlin', I don't know why you make me wa-ait With my kisses, I'll never be late I Will Love You Always (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5575) I will love you always There's nothing I would not do To prove my love is true I will love you always I would never make you blue Love for eternity I will love you always You'll never know loneliness As long as I'm with you I will love you always Share with you my happiness Love is fraternity As long as you are mine Our hearts will together beat I will love you always With love that is true and sweet - instrumental - As long as you are mine Our hearts will together beat I will love you always With love that is true and sweet I will love you always There's nothing I would not do To prove my love is true I will love you always I would never make you blue Love for eternity Rolling Stone (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5576) Well, I told that woman if she ever Deceived me, that she wouldn't win But that woman, well, I guess she never Thought of the trouble she'd be in And now I'm gone, gone, gone, a rolling stone Now, she may cry to get me back But the more she tries, this train roars and flies I'm rolling farther down the track That woman lost her right to be happy And now I'm on the outward bound Woman, don't you come a-lookin' for me I'm gone, gone, gone, not to be found And now I'm gone, gone, gone, a rolling stone Now, she may cry to get me back But the more she tries, this train roars and flies I'm rolling farther down the track - instrumental - Now, that woman won't know where to find me If she searched the cold Arctic zone At night when that old clock is striking three I'll still be just a rolling stone And now I'm gone, gone, gone, a rolling stone Now, she may cry to get me back But the more she tries, this train roars and flies I'm rolling farther down the track I'm gone, gone, gone, a rolling stone Song For Mother And Father (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5577) I'd work for free, just to see My Mother and Father They gave me life, through toil and strife And I am so thankful They raised me right, I've seen the light Dear Mother and Father, I love you so Here in my mind, joy I find For Mother and Father And every day, in every way There's nothing I'd rather See more, than the love they both show Dear Mother and Father, I love you so - instrumental - Here in my mind, joy I find For Mother and Father And every day, in every way There's nothing I'd rather See more, than the love that they show Dear Mother and Father, I love you so I love you so Dance Of The Angels (Larry W. Jones 07/15/2008) (song#5578) The dance of the angels I'm dancing tonight This romance is so new and it seems so right This dance was made in heaven, that is so clear And as I hold you tight, you're such a delight You're my partner in this dance Dance of the angels, my dear Dance of the angels, my dear I know there's a higher force A heavenly choir, of course, that sings our song And the words were written by Someone far up in the sky The same one who can make all our dreams come true The dance of the angels was written Just for me and you - instrumental - I know there's a higher force A heavenly choir, of course, that sings our song And the words were written by Someone far up in the sky The same one who can make all our dreams come true The dance of the angels was written Just for me and you The dance of the angels was written Just for me and you Texas Cowboy (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5579) Now, I am a Texas cowboy, I ride the Texas trails I cinch my saddle, pinch my bridle, come rain, shine or hail My lasso flies with greatest ease, for cattle horns to tease I break broncos on the Concho and have 'em on their knees I carry a six gun and knife, but rarely I see strife Just begun to fix my dreams on this Texas cowboy life But if I owned a ranch, boys, hitched up for good I would be To sweet Molly, cause by golly, she's so in love with me Now, at the end of this trail, boys, this dusty old trail ride I'm gonna find cool water and green grass that ain't so dry Trail boss is mad and dingy, as you cowboys clearly see Round up them longhorns, singin', for cowboys we'll always be Now, if it ever rains, boys, I sure hope it's soft and fine The reservoir's near empty, only good enough for swine Trail boss will stop his frownin' if some rain clouds he might see Now it's the time for brandin', for cowboys we'll always be Now, when we get them doggies bedded, corraled for the night Don't you boys rattle a saddle, don't give that herd no fright They'll stampede, like on loco weed, and run so far away That you'll need a steed that's built for speed, boys, hear what I say Now, tomorrow will be another grind, if you don't mind I'll ride the point, two on flank, the greenhorn rides drag behind Trail boss will git them longhorns sold, and we'll be paid in gold Now, I am a Texas cowboy, ride trails til I'm too old This One And The Same Heart (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5580) This one and the same heart Used to laugh at the concept of love This one and the same heart Winked on behalf of the stars above But then this one and the same old heart Started beating for something so new Started eating all the words it knew This one and the same heart Now beats for only you This one and the same heart Used to sing any song that came along This one and the same heart Never knew what was right from the wrong But then this one and the same old heart Started singing a brand new love tune Started winging its way to the moon This one and the same heart Now beats for only you - instrumental - This one and the same heart Used to sing any song that came along This one and the same heart Never knew what was right from the wrong But then this one and the same old heart Started singing a brand new love tune Started winging its way to the moon This one and the same heart Now beats for only you But then this one and the same old heart Started singing a brand new love tune Started winging its way to the moon This one and the same heart Now beats for only you Wrong Side Of The Track (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5581) I rolled out on the wrong side of the track Last night in my bed I was dreaming fine For in my head I dreamed you still were mine Just before the dawn, everything went black I rolled out on the wrong side of the track No morning sunlight came through the window My dream might as well have been in limbo An old bell then tolled and the lightning cracked I rolled out on the wrong side of the track Feels like I've been run down by an old train You're nowhere around in this cold, cold rain I'm on a freight train that ain't coming back I rolled out on the wrong side of the track - instrumental - Now, ever since you left, I've been aware There's been a theft of dreams and loving care The track I'm on ain't going nowhere good I'd be rolling back to you, if I could Feels like I've been run down by an old train You're nowhere around in this cold, cold rain I'm on a freight train that ain't coming back I rolled out on the wrong side of the track Wrong side of the track Wrong side of the track Wrong side of the track Time Is Not On My Side (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5582) I have counted the seconds through these lonely hours Trying to find where your memory hides Oh, they try to tell me that from rain come the flowers But it's plain that time is not on my side Friends try to tell me that I'll find someone to love Somebody new with true love to provide Oh, they even tell me of nice girls to think of But the price is, time is not on my side I've counted the seconds that remind me of you And I reckon that for hours I have cried I tried to find you but I'm too far behind you And the grind is, time is not on my side - instrumental - Friends try to tell me that I'll find someone to love Somebody new with true love to provide Oh, they even tell me of nice girls to think of But the price is, time is not on my side I've counted the seconds that remind me of you And I reckon that for hours I have cried I tried to find you but I'm too far behind you And the grind is, time is not on my side So, never mind, time is not on my side Time is not on my side I Can't Help You (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5583) Today you called me on the phone And you said you were all alone But I can't help you if you're still in love with him The day you left, you know I cried Now you've got something more to hide And I can't help you if you're still in love with him An old mem'ry of our past is why you're calling And your future now is looking so sad and grim This dream of new love that you had is now falling But I can't help you if you're still in love with him - instrumental - I tried to tell you that one day you would miss me When it comes to love, you will either sink or swim You went to him and now you will no more kiss me Dear, I can't help you if you're still in love with him An old mem'ry of our past is why you're calling And your future now is looking so sad and grim This dream of new love that you had is now falling But I can't help you if you're still in love with him To Never Have Loved You (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5584) Dear, if in time I find that you're no longer mine I'll try to not feel sorry for lost love at all If the sun tomorrow finds me in pain, that's fine The sorrow of losing you, I'll try to keep small For I would rather know the thrill of your warm lips And fulfill the dream of just knowing you were mine Then to lose, than to never have loved you at all I know love's a gamble and I might lose my chips But I would rather remember love sweet as wine Then to lose, than to never have loved you at all - instrumental - If the sun tomorrow finds me in pain, that's fine The sorrow of losing you, I'll try to keep small For I would rather know the thrill of your warm lips And fulfill the dream of just knowing you were mine Then to lose, than to never have loved you at all I know love's a gamble and I might lose my chips But I would rather remember love sweet as wine Then to lose, than to never have loved you at all I Can't Change All These Things (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5585) Dear, I can't change all these things that help me remember you I left your pictures hanging on the wall, couldn't burn 'em I'm still banging my big toe on the chairs, couldn't turn 'em All these things are still dear, I wish you were still here No, I can't change all these things that help me remember you The record player's playing yet, as it did yesterday And I remember how we danced before you went away Nothing really is the same, but I will never change them No, I can't change all these things that help me remember you I cleaned out the garage, cause there's no more projects to do But I can't clear away the mirage of still seeing you And dear, I while away the time thinking all these things through No, I can't change all these things that help me remember you - instrumental - The record player's playing yet, as it did yesterday And I remember how we danced before you went away Nothing really is the same, but I will never change them No, I can't change all these things that help me remember you I cleaned out the garage, cause there's no more projects to do But I can't clear away the mirage of still seeing you And dear, I while away the time thinking all these things through No, I can't change all these things that help me remember you I can't change all these things that help me remember you I've Come To Say So Long (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5586) I'm not coming just to plead As I have in times before Oh, my heart is still in need But I'm not begging anymore Yes, I'm sorry things went wrong And we had to end love's song My dear, this time it's just goodbye I've come to say so long I used to beg on my knees And my heart I would outpour Now, you can keep these memories I don't want them anymore I won't ask you to explain Why you feel I don't belong My dear, my heart is filled with pain I've come to say so long - instrumental - I used to beg on my knees And my heart I would outpour Now, you can keep these memories I don't want them anymore I won't ask you to explain Why you feel I don't belong My dear, my heart is filled with pain I've come to say so long Since I've Had You (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5587) Dear, you showed my world how to smile You bestowed love a country mile You have changed my sad skies to blue since I've had you Dear, I have left my tears behind And now, what's left is years so fine You have changed my sad rags to glad since I've had you You turned a pauper to a king You're the reason why bluebirds sing You have changed my sad skies to blue since I've had you I'll be a king with a fine crown Long as you, my queen, are around You have changed my sad rags to glad since I've had you Dear, you helped me climb that snow-capped mountain You helped me sail the brine of oceans wide And you helped me to cross love's Death Valley I'm at a loss for words where love resides - instrumental - Dear, you helped me climb that snow-capped mountain You helped me sail the brine of oceans wide And you helped me to cross love's Death Valley I'm at a loss for words where love resides You turned a pauper to a king You're the reason why bluebirds sing You have changed my sad skies to blue since I've had you I'll be a king with a fine crown Long as you, my queen, are around You have changed my sad rags to glad since I've had you Pretty Soft Wind (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5588) Long ago there lived an Indian girl Head to toe, the prettiest prairie girl She sang a song, that the wind, they say, gave For one strong and handsome Indian brave Our pretty Soft Wind loved her warrior bold Lovely Indian maid of long ago Then one day her handsome brave came to say Soft Wind, I go to battle far away Stars all shine so bright for pretty Soft Wind The moon is laughing, the wind is dancing She knows her brave, love for her is keeping Pretty Soft Wind is sleeping until day - instrumental - One day the bold handsome warriors returned Pretty Soft Wind, for her own had so yearned But her bold brave was nowhere to be found His grave the warriors made on sacred ground Stars all cry tonight for pretty Soft Wind The moon is sighing, the wind is dying She's trying to understand, and they say Pretty Soft Wind still weeps until today Stars all cry tonight for pretty Soft Wind The moon is sighing, the wind is dying She's trying to understand, and they say Pretty Soft Wind still weeps until today You're Not My Sunshine (Larry W. Jones 07/16/2008) (song#5589) Well, I was right dear, in dreams while sleeping I dreamed that you were in another's arms I'm awake dear, to secrets you're keeping But I'm not hangin' my head just to mourn You're not my sunshine, you're love's in decline You're gonna be sorry you've done this way One thing I know dear, you were not sincere You're not my sunshine, so just go away You told me once dear, you'd always love me But today, those love words don't sound the same I know you're leaving, you've found another You'll regret and pound your false heart in blame You're not my sunshine, you're love's in decline You're gonna be sorry you've done this way One thing I know dear, you were not sincere You're not my sunshine, so just go away - instrumental - I told you once dear, if you should leave me That there would be no more love to be seen I know you're leaving, you've found another Like some movie star on a silver screen You're not my sunshine, you're love's in decline You're gonna be sorry you've done this way One thing I know dear, you were not sincere You're not my sunshine, so just go away If I'm Ever In Your Town Again (Larry W. Jones 07/17/2008) (song#5590) I'll stop by if I'm ever in your town again And we'll reminisce over love that now has been When love's over yonder, absence makes it fonder Even though now I know we're just old friends I'll stop by if I'm ever in your town again If I'm ever in your town again, I'll stop by And I hope that I don't break down and cry Even though now I know we're just old friends I guess my love for you has never found an end I'll stop by if I'm ever in your town again - instrumental - Even though now I know we're just old friends I'll stop by if I'm ever in your town again If I'm ever in your town again, I'll stop by And I hope that I don't break down and cry Even though now I know we're just old friends I guess my love for you has never found an end I'll stop by if I'm ever in your town again If I'm ever in your town again Music From The Village (Larry W. Jones 07/17/2008) (song#5591) Oh, I'd love to hear the music From the village at the twilight That's the time for strolling Where the clinging roses bloom and entwine I'd love to whisper in your ear Above the village at the twilight That for us, the moon and stars above Will forever lovelight shine, my dear Til eternal love is ashes Til love's music pages turn to dust Dear, I'll be waiting there for you Until the moonlight turns to rust Oh, I'd love to hear the music From the village at the twilight Sing for us, the moon and stars above Will forever lovelight shine, my dear - instrumental - Til eternal love is ashes Til love's music pages turn to dust Dear, I'll be waiting there for you Until the moonlight turns to rust Oh, I'd love to hear the music From the village at the twilight Sing for us, the moon and stars above Will forever lovelight shine, my dear Oh, I'd love to hear the music From the village at the twilight On A Tropic Island (Larry W. Jones 07/17/2008) (song#5592) On a tropic island, neath a tiki torch light I would embrace you every night, with love so true On some golden shore sand, I'd be a happy man If you'd only give your hand, we would see love through High on Mt Kiluea, down in Manoa Valley I would go to find you anywhere, I'd be there On a tropic island, neath a tiki torch light I would embrace you every night, with loving care Somewhere there's an island For brand new brides and grooms Just a thatched roof cottage No need for many rooms I could be a king there If you were by my side And with your love so rare Forever I'd abide - instrumental - On a tropic island, neath a tiki torch light I would embrace you every night, with love so true On some golden shore sand, I'd be a happy man If you'd only give your hand, we would see love through Back Across The Rio (Larry W. Jones 07/17/2008) (song#5593) Adios amigo, to old trails without end On trails we have ridden, we have always been friends But when two hearts beat for one heart One heart must lose in love Mi amigo, for your heart she longs Adios amigo, I'll ride the trails alone Adios saddle pal, and if it has to be Say buenos diaz to our gal, give her one kiss for me With fond mem'ries On the lonesome trails, my heart may mend Adios amigo, this is the end - instrumental - Adios saddle pal, and if it has to be Say buenos diaz to our gal, give her one kiss for me Adios amigo, let us now part with cheer Enjoy your mananas, I will try to hide my tears I'll ride back across the Rio On the lonesome trails, my heart may mend Adios amigo, this is the end This Is A Trail Drive Cowboy Jones (Larry W. Jones 07/17/2008) (song#5594) A bunch of greenhorn chaps were list'ning, filled with awe Listened while the trail boss was layin' down the law Around the big corral, they stood at attention The greenhorns faces all turned red The trail boss looked 'em over, these words he then said This is a trail drive, cowboy Jones No bunkhouse rooms, just prairie stones Mama made your breakfast before I ain't your Mama you adore This is a trail drive, cowboy Green You'll like Cookie's hardtack 'n beans Mama made your bed, cleaned the floor Cowboy, Mama ain't here no more Just you do the biddin' of the point 'n flank man You ain't here fer thanks or singin' in cowboy bands - instrumental - This is a trail drive, cowboy Brown You leave yer darlin' back in town She ain't here fer yer coffee poured This is a trail drive you'll explore This is a trail drive, cowboy Jones No bunkhouse rooms, just prairie stones Mama made your breakfast before I ain't your Mama you adore This is a trail drive, you greenhorns Now git yer saddles ready for early morn She Is All I Thought She Would Be (Larry W. Jones 07/18/2008) (song#5595) She is all I thought she would be From the day that you set her free I'll care for her eternally She is all I thought she would be She is dear to my heart, so you must have been blind And I have no feeling of losing her in time Her lips are so warm, they can't be untrue She'll keep loving me cause I'm not like you Oh, I will remember she once belonged to you But now I know, she is all I thought she would be - instrumental - She is dear to my heart, so you must have been blind And I have no feeling of losing her in time Her lips are so warm, they can't be untrue She'll keep loving me cause I'm not like you Oh, I will remember she once belonged to you But now I know, she is all I thought she would be She is all I thought she would be Don't Let Him Hold You (Larry W. Jones 07/18/2008) (song#5596) When you're away across the sea You're bound to meet someone who reminds you of me Don't let him hold you Don't let him hold you in his arms If your love is his delight At night, you might forget about your own true love Don't let him hold you Don't let him hold you in his arms Don't let him hold you in his arms cause I'm the only one who can enfold all of your charms with real true love Darling, please hear me Listen to the words I say Don't let him hold you Don't let him hold you in his arms - instrumental - Darling, please hear me Listen to the words I say When you're away across the sea You're bound to meet someone who reminds you of me Don't let him hold you Don't let him hold you in his arms If your love is his delight At night, you might forget about your own true love Don't let him hold you Don't let him hold you in his arms Don't let him hold you in his arms cause I'm the only one who can enfold all of your charms with real true love Don't let him hold you Don't let him hold you in his arms Don't let him hold you in his arms cause I'm the only one who can enfold all of your charms with real true love Real true love Real true love Real true love It's Gonna Take Awhile Longer (Larry W. Jones 07/19/2008) (song#5597) Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before you're all gone from my memory Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before my memory will set you free All my friends are saying, just hold on strong Soon I'll be displaying a different me Oh, but I'm still paying for nothing wrong At least nothing I did, that I can see Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before you're all gone from my memory Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before my memory will set you free - instrumental - My friends say this feeling will disappear That such feelings won't keep on keeping on But there's no healing for my weeping here Cause I have felt this way for much too long Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before you're all gone from my memory Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before my memory will set you free Darlin', it's gonna take awhile longer Before you're all gone from my memory Just Out Of Touch (Larry W. Jones 07/19/2008) (song#5598) Sweet dreams of you still by my side Sweet dreams that run away to hide Blues seem to never set me free Blues love so much to bother me Just out of touch of my sweet dreams of you Each night my dreams of you seem real Old mem'ries that won't let me heal Then I awake and know it's true Your love for me has lost appeal Just out of touch of my sweet dreams of you - instrumental - Oh, how I need you to be near How my heart bleeds for you, my dear I reach for you until I'm blue But I can't hold dreams that aren't here Just out of touch of my sweet dreams of you Sweet dreams of you still by my side Sweet dreams that run away to hide Blues seem to never set me free Blues love so much to bother me Just out of touch of my sweet dreams of you Wonderland Of Love (Larry W. Jones 07/19/2008) (song#5599) You took me to where I wanted to be A place that I thought I would never see I heard of it in love songs long ago And now I'm where real love can truly grow You took me where happiness grows on trees Where the bluebirds sing such sweet melodies A place where lovely stars shine from above Where there is no heartache, no tears to cry And sweet dreams come to life and never die Darling, you took me to the Wonderland of Love - instrumental - You are the wonder I've been dreaming of And dear, I have never kissed sweeter lips You're the door to the Wonderland of Love And what's more, you're now at my fingertips You took me where happiness grows on trees Where the bluebirds sing such sweet melodies A place where lovely stars shine from above Where there is no heartache, no tears to cry And sweet dreams come to life and never die Darling, you took me to the Wonderland of Love I'm now here in the Wonderland of Love Last Letter Of Farewell (Larry W. Jones 07/19/2008) (song#5600) I can't afford a mansion on a hill Though I bought for you all the clothes you craved But darling, your wild dreams I could not fill And in time you will miss the love I gave Dear, you came to view me as just a friend What was it that turned your heart so cold Read this farewell letter clear to the end And then keep it for when your dreams are old Now, as I write this letter of our past I'm trying to think of nice things to tell But I know that the time for love has passed Dear, this is my last letter of farewell - instrumental - Dear, you came to view me as just a friend What was it that turned your heart so cold Read this farewell letter clear to the end And then keep it for when your dreams are old Now, as I write this letter of our past I'm trying to think of nice things to tell But I know that the time for love has passed Dear, this is my last letter of farewell This is my last letter of farewell |
