[Verse 1] Church bells ringin', gospel singin' Mary's limping up the steps to the worship hall She was born in the afternoon On V-Day in 1945 when Berlin falls She was the toast of the town Every boy would lay it down to serve her crown [Refrain] Oh my, oh my How the mighty fall in time [Verse 2] Married to a congressman Decided things way back...Learn More

[Verse 1] I was walking down the road 'bout a week ago Underneath the bridge where long trucks roll The bright red letters caught my eyes Reading "Jesse do you miss me like I miss you tonight?" [Pre-Chorus] Well Jesse don't hear you and neither do I [Chorus] When you're cryin' at the heavens with wool-covered eyes You made that bed now you can...Learn More

[Verse 1] I've never been too good to pick up a penny and lately I've been short of too damn many Wife up and left, and baby in my ride, dog's at my feet beggin' for a bite Empty pockets make sinners out of bona fide saints, swore to my daddy never tarnish his name [Verse 2] Droughts have been long and the floods have been fierce Ain't made a...Learn More

[Verse 1] I see Mitchell coming up the switchback Ain't no running from the problems we have The table's set for war Ain't no guessing what the knives are for I didn't leave my house dressed to die Only one of us is gonna make it out alive tonight [Chorus] Oh come on, come on, come on I've got a lean mean appetite I'm fiending for a little blood...Learn More

[Verse 1] Time in the evening, I pulled out my gun Prepared for what's after I pour something strong I yearn for the road and lady's sweet voice Sing me my last words, I won't sing along [Chorus] Needle fall down, sing me a song It's been a long life and it all went wrong Needle fall down, sing me a song It's been a long life and it all went...Learn More

[Verse 1] Claire was the mayor's daughter, knees went weak when I saw her We tussled for a summer when I walked in on her and Clyde And so she'd often wander with every boy in Potter Many suitors died with honour in war between the states [Verse 2] And Clyde was a cavalry man when he got home to him she ran But he had eyes for Western lands and...Learn More

[Verse 1] There's a tide turning in this temporary town Winds of change cut east blowing dust up off the ground I’m all burnt out on heartland skies And dreams of swinging on our porch ganderin' ridge lines [Verse 2] There's a mighty mountain of bills on the floor If it builds up any higher they’ll be bursting through the door Tear down these...Learn More

[Verse 1] I'm Allegheny high Leanin' back into my ride I'm goin' 'cross the great divide Headed over yonder A trail of tears lies behind Lonesome whistle keepin' time From a train you'll never find Headed over yonder [Verse 2] Things got wicked when she cried Long brown hair and dark green eyes No jewel could satisy Headed over yonder The corn was...Learn More

[Verse 1] Lay off the cocaine, lay off the shame Lay off thinkin' 'bout the lay-off today Sun goes down three PM Welcomin' on an eastward wind Lost those numbers I used to call Forgot them bands I used to cross Pourin' those pills down my drain You might say I'm goin' insane [Chorus] I've got bones in my closet I've got scars with stories to...Learn More

I've got that feeling in my chest No embrace can address I got spring rains in my eyes That no new life to satisfy When I open up our door Don't see your face anymore I beg for what's not mine Wishing we had more time I thought home was a welcome sign Our own bed and some homemade wine But now I see it was a point in time With you still here and...Learn More

[Verse 1] Money's been a wise buck this year Now there's things in life that you've always feared There ain't a use to pouting around Singing 'woe is me' until you're six feet down Always following the same old tracks Time to break off and cut a new path Don't put down these words I say It takes blood and sweat to find a new way [Chorus] You're...Learn More

[Verse 1] It's been a few years now since I've felt an urge to roam I been livin' up the holler watchin' my children grow I'm doin' just fine keepin' my mind, a daughter ain't a worry of mine I'm like a bull to the slaughter, a fish out of water every time I leave the wood line [Chorus] I'm lyin' low I'm lyin' low On the north side of the mountain...Learn More