1. _ Nickles And Dimes And Love
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2. _ I Swear
I see the questions in your eyes
I know what's weighing on your mind
But you can be sure I know my part
'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years
You'll only cry those happy tears
And though I'll make mistakes
I'll never break your heart
I swear
By the moon and stars in the sky
I'll be there
I swear
Like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there
For better or worse
'Til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear
I'll give you everything I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
We'll hang some memories on the wall
And when there's silver in your hair
You won't have to ask if I still care
'Cause as time turns the page
My love won't age at all
I swear
By the moon and stars in the sky
I'll be there
I swear
Like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there
For better or worse
'Til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear
I swear
By the moon and stars in the sky
I'll be there
I swear
Like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there
For better or worse
'Til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear
I swear
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3. _ Be My Baby Tonight
I know you've heard
that worn out line
About love at first sight
Well, I never knew
those words were true
'Til you walked in tonight
All it took was just one look
To knock me off of my feet
I'm not a man of many words
So I'll make this short and sweet
Chorus:
Could you
Would you
Ain't you gonna
If I ask you you,
would you want to
Be my baby tonight
Yeah, take a chance,
slow dance
Make a little romance
Honey, it'll be alright
Girl, you got me wishin'
We were huggin' and kissin'
And holdin' each other tight
So, could you
Would you
Ain't you gonna
If I ask you,
would you want to
Be my baby tonight
I'm not trying to come on
like some rhinestone Romeo
I'm lookin' for a whole lot more
Than a one night rodeo
What can I do
To prove to you
I'm layin' it on the line
I'll even get down on my knees
Just to beg you one more time
Chorus: 2x
Yeah, could you
Would you
Ain't you gonna
If I ask you, would you want to
Be my baby tonight
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4. _ Just Like A Rodeo
Boots in the stirrups out of the gate trying to hold the reins
Praying that I can just sit tight, man this love is strange
Up like a rocket spinning 'round like a top
My strength is fading fast
I should have known when I climbed on
My next breath could be my last
Someday's I'm in the saddle
Someday's I get thrown
Someday's I hold on for dear life
This love is sure 'nough just like a rodeo
Eight short seconds lasts a long long time
My life flashed before my eyes
Ain't never been bucked like this before
But I got to thank you for the ride
Someday's I'm in the saddle
Someday's I get thrown
Someday's I hold on for dear life
This love is sure 'nough just like a rodeo
Someday's I'm in the saddle
Someday's I get thrown
Someday's I hold on for dear life
This love is sure 'nough
Someday's I'm in the saddle
Someday's I get thrown
Someday's I hold on for dear life
This love is sure 'nough just like a rodeo
Just like a rodeo
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5. _ All In My Heart
I sit here tonight
And look in your eyes
For that old familiar flame
That love that burns
Makes my world turn
Two hearts beating the same
Is it all in my mind
Or is it harder to find
I feel like I'm in the dark
I thought it was real
But I'm starting to feel
Like it must be all in my heart
I'm a fool for believing
But I just keep dreaming
While we just keep drifting apart
Trying to make something
Where there's really nothing
I guess it's all in my heart
I keep telling myself
There's something else
I could do
To find that spark
But wherever it lies
It's not in your eyes
I guess it's all in my heart
I'm a fool for believing
But I just keep dreaming
While we just keep drifting apart
Trying to make something
Where there's really nothing
I guess it's all in my heart
Just trying to make something
Where there's really nothing
I guess it's all in my heart
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6. _ Cowboy Love
You drive a baby blue Beamer.
I drive a pick up truck.
I'm a member of the good ol' boys,
you're a member of the country club.
You keep turnin' me down when I ask you out,
but I ain't givin' up.
I'm gonna show you, darlin'
a little cowboy love.
Let me broaden your horizons,
teach you 'bout the finer things in life
like some late night horseback ridin',
sippin' some southern homemade wine.
If a little two steppin', star gazin',
breath takin' love makin'
is what you're dreamin' of,
then let me show you, darlin',
a little cowboy love.
You need a little adventure
to ignite your world.
I can picture you in cowboy boots,
I can picture you a country girl.
Once you give me a try
then you'll know why
you can't get enough.
So, let me show you, darlin'
a little cowboy love.
Let me broaden your horizons,
teach you 'bout the finer things in life
like some late night horseback ridin',
sippin' some southern homemade wine.
If a little two steppin', star gazin',
breath takin' love makin'
is what you're dreamin' of,
then let me show you, darlin',
a little cowboy love.
Underneath the midnight moonlight,
cuddled up real tight, cozied down by a fire,
list'nin' to some George Strait,
George Jones country love songs,
you'll change your mind.
Well let me broaden your horizons,
teach you 'bout the finer things in life
like some late night horseback ridin',
sippin' some southern homemade wine.
If a little tow steppin', star gazin',
breath takin' love makin'
is what you're dreamin' of,
then let me show you, darlin',
a little cowboy love.
Let me show you, darlin',
a little cowboy love.
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7. _ Full-Time Love
Pick you up on Friday
About half past 8
Just time for a movie
You can't stay out late
I take you home
A little kiss at the door
Lately I'm thinkin'
I want a little more
Tell your daddy
I'm a hard working man
And after church on Sunday
I'm gonna ask for your hand
If he don't like it
Well that's just tough
I've got to have your full time love
Your undivided lovin'
Is what I need
Twenty four hours a day
Seven days a week
This part time romance
It just ain't enough
I've got to have your full time love
Sunday afternoon
Finally rolls around
I get in my old truck
And I drive downtown
Your daddy's waitin'
He says I got bad news
I've got to tell you son
She's too good for you
What he don't know
Is when the sun goes down
We're gonna slip out that window
And we'll leave this town
Drive to Memphis
Tie this thing up
I've got to have your full time love
Your undivided lovin'
Is what I need
Twenty four hours a day
Seven days a week
This part time romance
It just ain't enough
I've got to have your full time love
This part time romance
Lord it just ain't enough
I've got to have your full time love
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8. _ She Don't Need A Band To Dance
She's not much for thrills
And says things with fancy frills
Don't turn her on
She seems so content working hard
To make our house a home
She's steady as a rock
Standing by me
Even when I don't succeed
Lord I wish I could afford
The things she swears
She don't really need
She don't need a band to dance
It don't take wings for her fly
Our love's gonna grow
If there ain't much do-si-do
It's still gonna be alright
We make such pretty music
That you can tell at just a glance
When I take the notion
She seconds that emotion
She don't need a band to dance
She didn't say a thing
When we had to pawn the ring
To pay the rent
What I make in overtime
Stacked against the bills
Don't make a dent
Just when I think I let her down
And failed to be the man I oughta be
She still sees the bright side
Of everything including me
She don't need a band to dance
It don't take wings for her fly
Our love's gonna grow
If there ain't much do-si-do
It's still gonna be alright
We make such pretty music
That you can tell at just a glance
When I take the notion
She seconds that emotion
She don't need a band to dance
She don't need a band to dance
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9. _ Kick It Up
Well i work six days out of seven
Waiting all week for Saturday night
Going out to neon heaven
Punch the clock on party time
Jamming this old pickup across the county line
Ain't it good to be alive
Kick it up
Tell the boys in the band
Play it hot 'cause i came in here to dance
Kick it up
Give that country girl a whirl
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
Kick it up
Got my paycheck in my pocket
Darling we'll spend every dime
And when this bar starts rocking
We'll show them all just how to unwind
Don't worry bout your troubles
Leave 'em at the door
And I'll meet you out on the floor
Kick it up
Tell the boys in the band
Make it smoke 'cause she came in here to dance
Kick it up
Give that country girl a whirl
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
Kick it up
Kick it up
When the boss man gets you down
Kick it up
If you're tired of the runaround
Kick it up
Yeah we know Monday morning will be here before too long
So until the night is gone
Kick it up
Tell the boys in the band
Play it hot make it smoke 'cause we came here to dance
Kick it up
Give that country girl a whirl
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
Kick it up
Oh kick it up
Kick it up (kick it up)
Kick it up (kick it up)
Kick it up
Kick it up (kick it up)
Kick it up
Kick it up
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10. _ Oh How She Shines
Darling I have a true confession
I ran into an old flame today
You wouldn't like the way our conversation
Turned to how we let each other slip away
I was reminded of a half forgotten feeling
One I shared with her so long ago
Since honesty is one thing we believe in
Let me tell you something you should know
Oh how she shines
Shines a light on you
And in that light I see
Just how much you mean to me
Oh how she shines
There was a time when she was all that mattered
Long before I gave my heart to you
But standing there only inches from her
She touched my hand and suddenly I knew
If there was a time I ever doubted
What I'd do if she walked through my door
Could I turn around and leave without her
With all my heart now I can say for sure
Oh how she shines
Shines a light on you
And in that light I see
Just how much you mean to me
Oh how she shines
Oh how she shines
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11. _ Life's A Dance
When I was fourteen I was falling fast
For a blue eyed girl in my homeroom class
Trying to find the courage to ask her out
Was like trying to get oil from a waterspout
What she would have said I can't say
I never did ask and she moved away
But I learned something from my blue eyed girl
Sink or swim you gotta give it a whirl
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go
The longer I live the more I believe
You do have to give if you want to receive
There's a time to listen, a time to talk
And you might have to crawl even after you walk
Had sure things blow up in my face
Seen the longshot, win the race
Been knocked down by the slamming door
Picked myself up and came back for more
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go
Life's a dance
Life's a dance
Life's a dance
Take a chance on love
Life's a dance
You learn as you go
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12. _ Long As I Live
The world's been spinning 'round since time began
An' when it stops, it's out of my hands
So I could swear forever for all it's worth
Or give you every day I have on Earth
Long as I live
Long as I breathe
With every heartbeat
I'll need you near me
I won't leave you behind
'Til the Lord says it's time to go with him
I'm yours long as I live
No matter if there's mountains you can't move
Or harder times then you thought you'd go through
And the weight of your world's too much to bear
Just remember I'll always be there
Long as I live
Long as I breathe
With every heartbeat
I'll need you near me
I won't leave you behind
'Til the Lord says it's time to go with him
I'm yours long as I live
The moon and stars aren't mine to give
Neither is eternity
But I'll give you a promise tonight
That I can keep
Long as I live
Long as I breathe
With every heartbeat
I'll need you near me
I won't leave you behind
'Til the Lord says it's time to go with him
I'm yours long as I live
I'm yours long as I live
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13. _ I Can Love You Like That
They read you Cinderella
You hoped it would come true
That one day your Prince Charming
Would come rescue you
You like romantic movies
You will never forget
The way you felt when Romeo kissed Juliet
All this time that you've been waiting
You don't have to wait no more
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
I never make a promise I don't intend to keep
So when I say forever, forever's what I mean
I'm no Casanova but I swear this much is true
I'll be holdin' nothing back when it comes to you
You dream of love that`s everlasting
Well baby open up your eyes
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
You want tenderness-I got tenderness
And I see through to the heart of you
If you want a man who understands
You don't have to look very far
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14. _ Holdin' On To Something
There's a little girl
Want to make her mine
What she wants I don't know
If red means stop
An' green means go
Her light is always yellow
I'm wrapped around her finger
She's slipping through my hands
Every time I think I got her
I gotta think again...I'm
Holdin' on to something
That keeps letting me go
Just a whole lotta heartache
At the end of my rope
I fall a little harder every time I drop
But I keep reaching 'cause I can't stop
Holdin' on to something that keeps letting me go
She calls me on the phone
Says she's all alone
Felling kinda lonely
Says she can't wait
So don't be late
I promise her I won't be
Ten minutes later I'm standing at her door
She's saying, "Never mind, I ain't lonely anymore"...I'm
Holdin' on to something
That keeps letting me go
Just a whole lot of heartache
At the end of my rope
I fall a little harder every time I drop
But I keep reaching 'cause I can't stop
Holdin' on to something that keeps letting me go
I fall a little harder every time I drop
But I keep reaching 'cause I can't stop
Holdin' on to something that keeps letting me go
Just a whole lot of heartache
At the end of my rope
Holdin' on to something
That keeps letting me go
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15. _ Friday At Five
Got some cash in my pocket
And it's burning a hole
Got the boss on my back
And it's getting real old
This week's been hell
But I'll party it out of my mind
From Friday at five
Till Sunday at closing time
Ain't a punching no clock
Ain't a making no plans
Need a girl on my arm
And a beer in my hands
I'm tight as drum
But I'm gonna cut loose and unwind
From Friday at five
Till Sunday at closing time
Got some pretty little women waiting on me
To shake up this sleepy old town
That's one job I take seriously
I wouldn't dream of letting them down
Got a call from my ex
And she's asking for more
I'm late with the rent
And the wolf's at the door
But that's gonna be
The furthest thing from my mind
From Friday at five
Till Sunday at closing time
Got some pretty little women waiting on me
To shake up this sleepy old town
That's one job I take seriously
I wouldn't dream of letting them down
It might take me all week
To get back on my feet
But I know I'll be alright
From Friday at five
Till Sunday at closing time
From Friday at five
Till Sunday at closing time
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16. _ Rope The Moon
I don't have a lot to show
For these years of hard work
If you look at what I own
Still she's always telling me
To hold on to my dreams
Even when my hope is gone
Some may say that dreaming's just for fools
And there are times I thought that might be true
But she thinks I could rope the moon
In her eyes there is nothing I can't do
When I think it's out of reach
She's the reason I still try
She thinks I could rope the moon
When I look at the sky
But can't see through the clouds
She shows me the brightest stars
If I think of coming back
'Cause I'm having my doubts
She tells me I've come so far
Nothing in this world comes easily
But I can't lose with her right next to me
'Cause she thinks I could rope the moon
In her eyes there is nothing I can't do
When I think it's out of reach
She's the reason I still try
She thinks I could rope the moon
Oh she thinks I could rope the moon
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17. _ High School Heart
That ol' drive-in is a parking lot
They made a shopping mall out of our make-out spot
The oldies station plays all those songs
We used to sing
And even though that ol' high school's gone
It started somethin' that's still goin' strong
I swear sometimes I can hear that ol' bell sing
Cause you still slide in close to me
Just like you did in my ol' Grand Prix
You still get a little jealous
If I speak to Jenny Barnes
That yearbook smile still drives me mad
With all that's changed, I'm so glad
You're still lovin' me
With that some ol' high school heart
I'd take off runnin' to Mrs. Walker's class
Lipstick on my cheek and a note in my hand
I'm still runnin' late 'cause I still can't pull away
From your lovin' arms
Every time we touch, you make it feel brand new
I guess that's why I'm still fallin' for you
You're still lovin' me
With that same ol' high school heart
Cause you still slide in close to me
Just like you did in my ol' Grand Prix
You still get a little jealous
If I speak to Jenny Barnes
That yearbook smile still drives me mad
With all that's changed, I'm so glad
You're still lovin' me
With that some ol' high school heart
You're still lovin' me
With that some ol' high school heart
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18. _ If You've Got Love
If you've got faith
And you believe in what you're living for
You can stand your ground when the devil's at your door
And a little hope can help you when the road is getting rough
But there's nothing quite like life if you've got love
If you've got love you can move a mountain
A little bit further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
Now there's nothing like a real good friend
To tell your troubles to
But there's just so much a real good friend can do
'Cause it takes another's touch to chase the darkest blues away
If you've got love you've got what it takes
If you've got love you can move a mountain
A little bit further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
If you've got love you can move a mountain
A little bit further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
(If you've got love) you can move a mountain
Further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn a picture into a priceless work of art...
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19. _ Beer And Bones
I ain't nothin' but beer and bones
Honey since I lost you
I ain't ate a bite
Since the night
That you said we're through
I walked to that jukebox to play
A few sad country songs
I heard someone say
Hey that old boy
Ain't nothin' but beer and bones
I got to work this morning
Early this afternoon
Yeah my boss man nudged me
Said son I need to talk to you
You used to make me money
But lately I been taking a loss
Well he smelled my breath
Gave me what was left
Of the day off
I ain't nothin' but beer and bones
Honey since I lost you
I ain't ate a bite
Since the night
That you said we're through
I walked to that jukebox to play
A few sad country songs
I heard someone say
Hey that old boy
Ain't nothin' but beer and bones
Well I wish I could go home
And rest my weary head
But I know I'll just stay here
And have another beer instead
That little waitress asked me
Honey could you use some help
I said I thank you miss
I'll have to get through this
By my dang self
I ain't nothin' but beer and bones
Honey since I lost you
I ain't ate a bite
Since the night
That you said we're through
I walked to that jukebox to play
A few sad country songs
I heard someone say
Hey that old boy
Ain't nothin' but beer and bones
I heard someone say
Hey that old boy
Ain't nothin' but beer and bones
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20. _ Sold (The Grundy Country Auction Incident)
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