Mustang Heart
She was born in the city but it never took
When they tried to make her lady-like she'd just give 'em that look
The schools and the rules were just fences for her to break through
Her Mom and Dad tried their best but there was nothing that they could do
She's got a mustang heart; as wild as it's free
And it won't be tamed by the likes of me
I could try but I know she'd up and run away
With a mustang heart it's got to be that way
Once there was a fella and she tried the settled life
She wore all the right clothes; they never fit quite right.
The ring on her finger felt more like a bridle and bit
By the very first Spring she'd had enough of it.
She's got a mustang heart; as wild as it's free
And it won't be tamed by the likes of me
I could try but I know she'd up and run away
With a mustang heart it's got to be that way
When they tried to make her lady-like she'd just give 'em that look
The schools and the rules were just fences for her to break through
Her Mom and Dad tried their best but there was nothing that they could do
She's got a mustang heart; as wild as it's free
And it won't be tamed by the likes of me
I could try but I know she'd up and run away
With a mustang heart it's got to be that way
Once there was a fella and she tried the settled life
She wore all the right clothes; they never fit quite right.
The ring on her finger felt more like a bridle and bit
By the very first Spring she'd had enough of it.
She's got a mustang heart; as wild as it's free
And it won't be tamed by the likes of me
I could try but I know she'd up and run away
With a mustang heart it's got to be that way
Bandages and Bourbon
Me and the boys on a Saturday night we light up the old school yard.
Fighting over a pigskin, sweating free and breathing hard.
There’s no talk of way back when, or what we did and how.
Not looking for old glory, everything’s right here, right now.
'Cause sometimes talk don’t do it.
Sometimes words just ain't enough.
Sometimes just to play this game of life you've got to play it rough.
And there’s nothing I've got hurting can’t be fixed
With bandages and bourbon.
Me and my buddy Jim we swore we’d be friends for life.
That’s the way it stayed 'til the day he stole my wife.
We met up at the old school yard where the memories hung like pain.
We beat each other bloody; then we both just walked away.
'Cause sometimes...
Evolution gave me words and reason, but it made me flesh and blood and heart and soul
There’s truth in pain that helps in the believing that I’m alive and I’ll survive even if that’s all I know
Me and the boys on a Saturday night we light up the old school yard
Fighting over a pigskin, sweating free and breathing hard...
'Cause sometimes talk don’t do it.
Sometimes words just ain't enough.
Sometimes just to play this game of life you've got to play it rough.
Life is for the living; you forget that and you've lost.
And every scar I carry just reminds me of the cost
And that there’s nothing I've got hurting can’t be fixed
With bandages and bourbon.
Me and the boys on a Saturday night we light up the old school yard.
Fighting over a pigskin, sweating free and breathing hard.
There’s no talk of way back when, or what we did and how.
Not looking for old glory, everything’s right here, right now.
'Cause sometimes talk don’t do it.
Sometimes words just ain't enough.
Sometimes just to play this game of life you've got to play it rough.
And there’s nothing I've got hurting can’t be fixed
With bandages and bourbon.
Me and my buddy Jim we swore we’d be friends for life.
That’s the way it stayed 'til the day he stole my wife.
We met up at the old school yard where the memories hung like pain.
We beat each other bloody; then we both just walked away.
'Cause sometimes...
Evolution gave me words and reason, but it made me flesh and blood and heart and soul
There’s truth in pain that helps in the believing that I’m alive and I’ll survive even if that’s all I know
Me and the boys on a Saturday night we light up the old school yard
Fighting over a pigskin, sweating free and breathing hard...
'Cause sometimes talk don’t do it.
Sometimes words just ain't enough.
Sometimes just to play this game of life you've got to play it rough.
Life is for the living; you forget that and you've lost.
And every scar I carry just reminds me of the cost
And that there’s nothing I've got hurting can’t be fixed
With bandages and bourbon.
Cowboy Kinda Lie
When I can see her day’s been more than she can stand
But she don’t want to tell me why.
That’s when I hold her close and say I understand –
It’s a cowboy kind of lie.
When it feels like my head’s caught in a vise
But another thing might make her cry.
That’s when I agree that a movie sure would be nice –
It’s a cowboy kind of lie.
There’s times when truth’s not worth her sorrow;
And honesty does no one serve.
I hope St. Peter understands it’s because I love her so
And he’s grading on a curve.
My darling gives to me a love pure and fast.
Don’t think I’ll ever know why.
And if she needs it – though the word’s be my last,
I’ll tell a cowboy kind of lie.
But she don’t want to tell me why.
That’s when I hold her close and say I understand –
It’s a cowboy kind of lie.
When it feels like my head’s caught in a vise
But another thing might make her cry.
That’s when I agree that a movie sure would be nice –
It’s a cowboy kind of lie.
There’s times when truth’s not worth her sorrow;
And honesty does no one serve.
I hope St. Peter understands it’s because I love her so
And he’s grading on a curve.
My darling gives to me a love pure and fast.
Don’t think I’ll ever know why.
And if she needs it – though the word’s be my last,
I’ll tell a cowboy kind of lie.
Thinking About Drinking Again
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about whiskey, I’m thinking about beer
Getting high on tequila and drowning my fear
Wondering when the pain it’ll end
And I’m thinking about drinking again
I knew you’d leave long before you went
When I cracked up the Chevy and drank down the rent
I don’t want your forgiveness, I only want to forget
I’m thinking about drinking again
It’s hard not to call out your name in the night
When I’m screaming with sweats and the bottle’s in sight
It’s twelve steps to salvation, but only four to the glass
And I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about whiskey and that bruise on your face
And the look on the kids as I tore up the place.
I don’t want your forgiveness, I only want to forget.
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about whiskey, I’m thinking about beer
Getting high on tequila and drowning my fear
Wondering when the pain it’ll end
And I’m thinking about drinking again
I knew you’d leave long before you went
When I cracked up the Chevy and drank down the rent
I don’t want your forgiveness, I only want to forget
I’m thinking about drinking again
It’s hard not to call out your name in the night
When I’m screaming with sweats and the bottle’s in sight
It’s twelve steps to salvation, but only four to the glass
And I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about whiskey and that bruise on your face
And the look on the kids as I tore up the place.
I don’t want your forgiveness, I only want to forget.
I’m thinking about drinking again
I’m thinking about drinking again
Lost My Heart at the Rodeo
I lost my heart at the rodeo; that's a night I'll never forget
But I was just one of her horses; ridden hard and put away wet.
Five foot two of leather and denim,
with a smile that would set you back.
I thought I'd found a little slice of heaven.
I wasn't ready for her attack.
I lost my heart at the rodeo; that's a night I'll never forget
But I was just one of her horses; ridden hard and put away wet.
I thought I knew a lot about lovin',
every move, everything to say.
But when she was through with her lesson,
never thought I'd see the light of another day.
Now, I'm not really sad that it's over, but sometimes it gets me down.
And I keep havin' these crazy dreams
'bout ropes and whips and rodeo clowns
I lost my heart at the rodeo; that's a night I'll never forget.
But I was just one of her horses; ridden hard and put away wet.
Ridden hard and left for dead, I was ridden hard and put away wet.
I lost my heart at the rodeo; that's a night I'll never forget
But I was just one of her horses; ridden hard and put away wet.
Five foot two of leather and denim,
with a smile that would set you back.
I thought I'd found a little slice of heaven.
I wasn't ready for her attack.
I lost my heart at the rodeo; that's a night I'll never forget
But I was just one of her horses; ridden hard and put away wet.
I thought I knew a lot about lovin',
every move, everything to say.
But when she was through with her lesson,
never thought I'd see the light of another day.
Now, I'm not really sad that it's over, but sometimes it gets me down.
And I keep havin' these crazy dreams
'bout ropes and whips and rodeo clowns
I lost my heart at the rodeo; that's a night I'll never forget.
But I was just one of her horses; ridden hard and put away wet.
Ridden hard and left for dead, I was ridden hard and put away wet.
It's What You Give
I like the taste of good whiskey
But I love it when I’m drinking with friends
I like a pick-up game of football
But I love it when we want to want it never to end
I like the sound of a country jukebox
But I love it when it gives me some Earle
I like the look of a woman who’s looking
I love it when she’s looking like she’d like to give me a whirl.
Don’t tell me love’s hard to find
All you gotta do is take the time to look around;
then look inside
I like to get my hands dirty
But I love it when I’ve built it to last
I like the taste of a river fresh fish
But I love the time between the cast and the catch.
I like the hills at sunset
But I love the view from the top
I like a long, warm kiss goodnight
But I love thinking ‘bout it when the sun comes up
Don’t tell me love’s hard to find
All you gotta do is take the time to look around,
then look inside
Love don’t hide, it’s where you live
Love ain’t what you get; it’s what you give
I like playing this guitar
But I love it when it gets you to dance
I even like it when a buddy screws up
‘cause I love giving someone a second chance
I like helping a stranger,
But I love it when we become friends
I like sitting and thinking ‘bout tomorrow
But I love that I haven’t got a clue what’s ahead
Don’t tell me love’s hard to find
All you gotta do is take the time to look around,
then look inside
Love don’t hide, it’s where you live
Love ain’t what you get; it’s what you give
But I love it when I’m drinking with friends
I like a pick-up game of football
But I love it when we want to want it never to end
I like the sound of a country jukebox
But I love it when it gives me some Earle
I like the look of a woman who’s looking
I love it when she’s looking like she’d like to give me a whirl.
Don’t tell me love’s hard to find
All you gotta do is take the time to look around;
then look inside
I like to get my hands dirty
But I love it when I’ve built it to last
I like the taste of a river fresh fish
But I love the time between the cast and the catch.
I like the hills at sunset
But I love the view from the top
I like a long, warm kiss goodnight
But I love thinking ‘bout it when the sun comes up
Don’t tell me love’s hard to find
All you gotta do is take the time to look around,
then look inside
Love don’t hide, it’s where you live
Love ain’t what you get; it’s what you give
I like playing this guitar
But I love it when it gets you to dance
I even like it when a buddy screws up
‘cause I love giving someone a second chance
I like helping a stranger,
But I love it when we become friends
I like sitting and thinking ‘bout tomorrow
But I love that I haven’t got a clue what’s ahead
Don’t tell me love’s hard to find
All you gotta do is take the time to look around,
then look inside
Love don’t hide, it’s where you live
Love ain’t what you get; it’s what you give
Vegas Kinda Night
Gambling's never been my thing, I hardly ever get that itch.
I might lose a C-note twice a year; hell, I'm not even that rich.
But when she waked into the club, was like someone turned on the lights.
I knew right then I'd bet my heart, it's a Vegas kinda night.
She was the Queen of the Clubs; as for diamonds, I got Jack.
But I'm a straight up guy and I'm flush with heart, maybe she won't mind my short stack.
Gonna roll some bones, gonna double down, not even think about playing tight.
"Cause with a woman like that, can't hold nothing back; it's a Vegas kinda night.
Help me Las Vegas
Gotta play this hand just right.
'Cause it would be a sin not to go all in
On a Vegas kinda night
Well I call on the Saints of Vegas
'Cause they know the score.
There's Peter, Joey, Sammy, Dean
And the Chairman of the Board.
Gonna roll some bones, gonna double down, not even think about playing tight.
"Cause with a woman like that, can't hold nothing back; it's a Vegas kinda night.
Help me Las Vegas
Gotta play this hand just right.
'Cause it would be a sin not to go all in
On a Vegas kinda night
Gambling's never been my thing, I hardly ever get that itch.
I might lose a C-note twice a year; hell, I'm not even that rich.
But when she waked into the club, was like someone turned on the lights.
I knew right then I'd bet my heart, it's a Vegas kinda night.
She was the Queen of the Clubs; as for diamonds, I got Jack.
But I'm a straight up guy and I'm flush with heart, maybe she won't mind my short stack.
Gonna roll some bones, gonna double down, not even think about playing tight.
"Cause with a woman like that, can't hold nothing back; it's a Vegas kinda night.
Help me Las Vegas
Gotta play this hand just right.
'Cause it would be a sin not to go all in
On a Vegas kinda night
Well I call on the Saints of Vegas
'Cause they know the score.
There's Peter, Joey, Sammy, Dean
And the Chairman of the Board.
Gonna roll some bones, gonna double down, not even think about playing tight.
"Cause with a woman like that, can't hold nothing back; it's a Vegas kinda night.
Help me Las Vegas
Gotta play this hand just right.
'Cause it would be a sin not to go all in
On a Vegas kinda night
Hold On
I know what you're thinking
You ain't got no place.
A life, slowly sinking,
Is a waste of space.
You're lost, and you're grieving;
Can't find a way.
There's voices you should be believing,
hear what they say.
Hold on, hold on.
You can make it, you'll find your way.
Hold on, hold on.
'Til you make it through another day.
Don't try to put it behind you;
the hurt, the pain.
Of what you've done, or has been done to you;
it won't go away.
It's a friend through foul and fair weather;
A worthy guide.
Through the hope, and the horror;
the stuff of life.
Hold on, hold on.
You can make it, you'll find your way.
Hold on, hold on.
'Til you make it through another day.
I know what you're thinking
but don't give it a voice.
Let it pass right through
and take those who've got no choice.
Hold on, hold on.
You can make it, you'll find your way.
Hold on, hold on.
'Til you make it through another day.
I know what you're thinking
You ain't got no place.
A life, slowly sinking,
Is a waste of space.
You're lost, and you're grieving;
Can't find a way.
There's voices you should be believing,
hear what they say.
Hold on, hold on.
You can make it, you'll find your way.
Hold on, hold on.
'Til you make it through another day.
Don't try to put it behind you;
the hurt, the pain.
Of what you've done, or has been done to you;
it won't go away.
It's a friend through foul and fair weather;
A worthy guide.
Through the hope, and the horror;
the stuff of life.
Hold on, hold on.
You can make it, you'll find your way.
Hold on, hold on.
'Til you make it through another day.
I know what you're thinking
but don't give it a voice.
Let it pass right through
and take those who've got no choice.
Hold on, hold on.
You can make it, you'll find your way.
Hold on, hold on.
'Til you make it through another day.
We Ain't Going Back
We've come pretty far, but not far enough
And the road ahead, well it's gonna get rough.
Take my hand, we'll stand side by side,
It’s gonna be a helluva ride.
Yes it is.
‘Cause we know where we're going
We're on the right track, now.
Yeah, we've come this far and we ain't going back, now.
Yeah, we've come this far and we ain't going back.
Some say we're weak, that we're in decline,
That we're better off living in some fantasy time.
They fill the air with fear and doubt
But they don't know what they're talking about.
No, they don't.
‘Cause we know…
Hear our voices,
Strong and loud.
We don't hide behind the flag,
We wear it proud.
We've come pretty far, got a ways to go,
We're keeping it real, not playing for show.
Keep our hearts open, keep our voices strong,
We ain’t going back; we keep going on.
Yes, we will.
‘Cause we know...
We've come pretty far, but not far enough
And the road ahead, well it's gonna get rough.
Take my hand, we'll stand side by side,
It’s gonna be a helluva ride.
Yes it is.
‘Cause we know where we're going
We're on the right track, now.
Yeah, we've come this far and we ain't going back, now.
Yeah, we've come this far and we ain't going back.
Some say we're weak, that we're in decline,
That we're better off living in some fantasy time.
They fill the air with fear and doubt
But they don't know what they're talking about.
No, they don't.
‘Cause we know…
Hear our voices,
Strong and loud.
We don't hide behind the flag,
We wear it proud.
We've come pretty far, got a ways to go,
We're keeping it real, not playing for show.
Keep our hearts open, keep our voices strong,
We ain’t going back; we keep going on.
Yes, we will.
‘Cause we know...
Dream of You
I had a dream of you
where you were dreaming too.
You were out there playing
in field of wonder so fair; a day so rare.
I had a dream that we
were together like we used to be.
Living for each other,
taking each day as it came; no two the same.
If it could only be
that I could have you
one more day with me
I had a dream of you
I woke and then I knew
that even though I loved you
I guess it wasn't enough; you're gone away.
Even though I loved you,
I guess it wasn't enough; you're gone away
I had a dream of you.
I had a dream of you
where you were dreaming too.
You were out there playing
in field of wonder so fair; a day so rare.
I had a dream that we
were together like we used to be.
Living for each other,
taking each day as it came; no two the same.
If it could only be
that I could have you
one more day with me
I had a dream of you
I woke and then I knew
that even though I loved you
I guess it wasn't enough; you're gone away.
Even though I loved you,
I guess it wasn't enough; you're gone away
I had a dream of you.
When the Cowboy Leaves Town
Hey, what’s that sound I’m hearing? Oh man, this can’t be good.
A desert wind is calling; it’s got the horses spooked.
The women are crying; men’s heads are hanging down.
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
Well, there’ll be stories tellin’; no need to stretch the truth.
If there’s an oath needs swearin’; his name’s as good as proof.
Hey buddy, can you tell me? You think he’ll be back around?
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
He’s got a row to hoe, a trail to blaze.
Whiskey to drink, some hell to raise.
A bedpost where he can hang his hat and it won’t blow away –
Our cowboy’s going home.
We’re gonna miss him ‘round here.
Hey, what’s the news I’m hearing? Oh man, this can’t be true.
It’s got the coyotes yipping; what are us folks gonna do?
The women are crying; men’s heads are hanging down.
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
Who’s gonna watch our backs, and run the bad boys to ground?
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
It won’t be the same without that cowboy around.
A desert wind is calling; it’s got the horses spooked.
The women are crying; men’s heads are hanging down.
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
Well, there’ll be stories tellin’; no need to stretch the truth.
If there’s an oath needs swearin’; his name’s as good as proof.
Hey buddy, can you tell me? You think he’ll be back around?
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
He’s got a row to hoe, a trail to blaze.
Whiskey to drink, some hell to raise.
A bedpost where he can hang his hat and it won’t blow away –
Our cowboy’s going home.
We’re gonna miss him ‘round here.
Hey, what’s the news I’m hearing? Oh man, this can’t be true.
It’s got the coyotes yipping; what are us folks gonna do?
The women are crying; men’s heads are hanging down.
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
Who’s gonna watch our backs, and run the bad boys to ground?
It won’t be the same when the cowboy leaves town.
It won’t be the same without that cowboy around.
The Whiskey Waltz
The boys are all here, the women they're coming
and I just can't wait for what this nights becoming
We'll be dancing
the Whiskey Waltz.
There's Jack on the rocks, CC and Seven
I'll bet an Old Crow that Jim Beam's in heaven
watching us
and the Whiskey Waltz.
There's no place for rum and vodka's so over,
the gin's for the boys smelling like clover.
But they're welcome
to join the Whiskey Waltz.
There'll be no harsh words to regret in the morning
but some of this scenes should come with a warning.
That's the way it is
with the Whiskey Waltz.
That's not thunder you hear, it's the Big Guy dancing
with a wistful step he sees us romancing
mmm...
the Whiskey Waltz.
And when we get to the Gates, He'll say "Did you remember
at the end of the night to tip the bartender?"
And we'll dance on through
to the Whiskey Waltz
We'll dance on through
to the Whiskey Waltz.
The boys are all here, the women they're coming
and I just can't wait for what this nights becoming
We'll be dancing
the Whiskey Waltz.
There's Jack on the rocks, CC and Seven
I'll bet an Old Crow that Jim Beam's in heaven
watching us
and the Whiskey Waltz.
There's no place for rum and vodka's so over,
the gin's for the boys smelling like clover.
But they're welcome
to join the Whiskey Waltz.
There'll be no harsh words to regret in the morning
but some of this scenes should come with a warning.
That's the way it is
with the Whiskey Waltz.
That's not thunder you hear, it's the Big Guy dancing
with a wistful step he sees us romancing
mmm...
the Whiskey Waltz.
And when we get to the Gates, He'll say "Did you remember
at the end of the night to tip the bartender?"
And we'll dance on through
to the Whiskey Waltz
We'll dance on through
to the Whiskey Waltz.
Lot of Lonely
From an upstate town
boys trying to run her down
All she ever wanted to do was please.
Home by nine
her dad was next in line
Guess God never saw those bended knees
What's a girl to do
when there's nowhere to hide
she took all that lonely
and built it deep inside.
She's made her way
breathing in, and out everyday
thinking every breath she take's a lie.
What’s a woman to do
When tears are a friend
And lonely’s the partner
She’ll trust til the end
What's a man to do
with a woman like her
You know love ain't enough and
you want to give her the world
I'l take my time and
dry the tears that she can'r hide
She's got a lot of lonely left inside.
I'll take my time and
dry the tears that she can't hide
She's got a lot of lonely left inside