Catfish John Tisdell

Here are some lyrics to songs by Catfish John.

A Case of Survival

Well it's two a.m.
Yeah, I'm movin' kinda slow
It's just a dirty old bar room
Cigarette butts on the floor
It's a case of survival
And pretty soon I'm liable
To be fallin' flat down on my face

(chorus)
Well it's getting' late now
I've really got to be goin'
The longer I stay
The harder it gets
If I can't quit this place
You know I never will
'Till I'm layin' down in my grave

My mama told me
This life is so lonely
You might spend all of your days
Lookin' for some company
I've got forty-five reasons
Why I should be leavin'
But this night life keeps on beggin' me to stay

(chorus)
Well it's getting' late now
I've really got to be goin'
The longer I stay
The harder it gets
If I can't quit this place
You know I never will
'Till I'm layin' down in my grave

Now the evening's ended
And I'm lying in my bed
Feelin' a little bit more sober
Got a great big pain in my head
Don't want to face tomorrow
Another day filled up with sorrow
I know I owe it all to myself

(chorus)
Well it's getting' late now
I've really got to be goin'
The longer I stay
The harder it gets
If I can't quit this place
You know I never will
'Till I'm layin' down in my grave

Well it's two a.m.
Yeah, I'm movin' kinda slow
It's just a dirty old bar room
Cigarette butts on the floor
It's a case of survival
And pretty soon I'm liable
To be fallin' flat down
To be fallin' flat down
To be fallin' flat down on my face

All Through the Night

It's been a long, and dirty road
Now we've gone separate ways
I know it's hard, it hurts so much
But let's try to keep in touch

(chorus)
And it's ok, yeah, it's all right
'Cause the love we had
Lasted through the night
All through the night
All through the night

It's been a while, it's been so long
Since we walked hand in hand
But it's another day, and another time
And you're still a friend of mine

(chorus)
And it's ok, yeah, it's all right
'Cause the love we had
Lasted through the night
All through the night
All through the night

I'm not sorry that it's over
It won't ever be the same
We had such good times together
And it don't matter who's to blame

(chorus)
And it's ok, yeah, it's all right
'Cause the love we had
Lasted through the night
All through the night
All through the night

Sometimes we play, foolish games
And even try to hurt each other
But it's another day, and another time
And you're still a friend of mine

(chorus)
And it's ok, yeah, it's all right
'Cause the love we had
Lasted through the night
All through the night
All through the night
And it's ok, yeah, it's all right
'Cause the love we had
Lasted through the night
All through the night
All through the night

Big Mistake

Oh honey I miss you
And I long to be with you
Now why do you treat me this-a-way
I hurt your feelin's
And now you're leavin'
Oh babe, what can I say

(chorus)
Well I'm so lonely, for my one and only
Oh why did she ever go away
And every evenin', I get this feelin'
I must have made a big mistake

Oh honey please come back
I'll help you unpack
Now don't break up our happy home
Your lips I'm kissin'
Is what I'm wishin'
Oh please, call me on the phone

(chorus)
Well I'm so lonely, for my one and only
Oh why did she ever go away
And every evenin', I get this feelin'
I must have made a big mistake

It's getting' late now
I think I'll lay down
And just pretend my baby's back
I wonder what she's doin'
I'll bet she's .....
Oh no, she wouldn't do that

(chorus)
Well I'm so lonely, for my one and only
Oh why did she ever go away
And every evenin', I get this feelin'
I must have made a big mistake
I must have made a big mistake
I must have made a big mistake

Coffee Buzz

I get up in the mornin', and I put on the pot
I like to drink my coffee, man I like it a lot
Now I take cream and sugar, but I can also take it black
If I don't get my coffee, gonna have a heart attack

(chorus)
I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)

Well I go down to the coffee shop, and take my favorite mug
You can always get a refill, but don't spill it on the rug
They hate to see me comin', because you know what they say
Have another cup of coffee, and I always say ok

I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)

Well I drink Folgers in the mornin', Maxwell House at night
I'll have MJB for dinner, man it hits the spot just right
It's Sanka on my coffee break, and I like it good and hot
Don't care what brand you give me, just make sure that it's a lot

I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I want that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)
I need that coffee buzz (coffee buzz)

They say it's tearin' up my stomach, you know I really ought to quit
But if I don't get my coffee, think I'll throw a screamin' fit
Now I don't smoke tobacco, and I don't drink alcohol
But if I don't get my coffee man, I'm climin' on the wall

Hey, give me a free refill Keep it comin, keep it comin'
Don't give me none of that decaffeinated stuff I want me a double espresso

Don't You Run Away

Baby, let's go for a ride
Don't try, to run away and hide
My motor's runnin' and you look so sweet
Come on baby, give me a treat
And baby, let's go for a ride

(chorus)
Hoo, hoo, hoo, I'm in love with you
Hey, hey, hey, now don't you run away

Baby, I've got somethin' to say
I could love you, all night and all day
Come on baby now let's, rock and roll
You look so good you make me, lose control
And baby, I've got somethin' to say

Hoo, hoo, hoo, I'm in love with you
Hey, hey, hey, now don't you run away

Baby, I like the way you move
Come on, and let's find the groove
I'm hopin' that you're gonna, give it to me
I'm beggin' you girl, down on my knees
I said baby, I like the way you move

Hoo, hoo, hoo, I'm in love with you
Hey, hey, hey, now don't you run away

Baby, you look so good to me
Yes I need, some of your company
You're the best lookin' girl, I've seen around
Come on baby now let's, rock this town
I said baby, you look so good to me

Hoo, hoo, hoo, I'm in love with you
Hey, hey, hey, now don't you run away
Hoo, hoo, hoo, I'm in love with you
Hey, hey, hey, now don't you run away
Hoo, hoo, hoo, I'm in love with you
Hey, hey, hey, now don't you run away

Hanalei Rainy Day Blues

I got those Hanalei rainy day blues
Seems like the sun is never gonna shine again
It keeps on rainin' every day
I don't think these cloudy days will ever end

(chorus)
And I wonder if I'm ever gonna lose
These old Hanalei rainy day blues
And I wonder if I'm ever gonna lose
These old Hanalei rainy day blues

There's no place that I can go
This stayin' inside has really got the best of me
And there's nothing' much that I can do
Sunshine and blue skies are just a memory

(chorus)
And I wonder if I'm ever gonna lose
These old Hanalei rainy day blues
And I wonder if I'm ever gonna lose
These old Hanalei rainy day blues

My mood is just as gray as the sky
I'm just about as stir crazy as I can be
And everybody's feelin' the same way
We just wanna go out swimmin' in the sea

(chorus)
And I wonder if I'm ever gonna lose
These old Hanalei rainy day blues
And I wonder if I'm ever gonna lose
These old Hanalei rainy day blues

I Can't Wait

(chorus)
I can't wait, I can't wait
For your love, for your love

When you leave me yeah
Whenever you're gone
I have to find some way to
To carry on, but

(chorus)
I can't wait, I can't wait
For your love, for your love

Don't stay away too long
I need to see your face yes
Without your lovin' then I just
I lose my place, and

(chorus)
I can't wait, I can't wait
For your love, for your love

It isn't any wonder why I
I love you so
And I want you so much and I
I won't let go

(chorus)
I can't wait, I can't wait
For your love, for your love

I Just Wanna Play My Guitar

I don't want to spend my life out on the road
Hopin' that I'll make it big some day
And I don't want to carry no heavy load
Got to be a better way
Don't want to be your inspiration
Don't want to be the new sensation
I just wanna play my guitar
I just wanna play my guitar
I just wanna play my guitar
I just wanna play my guitar

I don't wanna be on television
Talkin' about my latest hits
Don't want to be on a holy mission
And wind up pushin' promo kits
Don't want to be your inspiration
Don't want to be the new sensation
I just wanna play my guitar
I just wanna play my guitar...

(chorus)
I don't want to be on exhibition
Just for a little bit of fame
Never wanted to be a musician
Just so everybody would know my name

I don't wanna move to some big city
And drive around in a fancy car
Don't love a woman just because she's pretty
Never had to look too far
Don't want to be your inspiration
Don't want to be the new sensation
I just wanna play my guitar
I just wanna play my guitar...

(chorus)
I don't want to be on exhibition
Just for a little bit of fame
Never wanted to be a musician
Just so everybody would know my name

I Love You

I love you, and I want you to know
I need you, please don't ever let me go
Do you know, how much I love you?

I miss you, whenever you're not around
I want to, thank god that I have found
These words to say, I love you

(chorus)
I hope that you feel it
The way that I feel it
I just want to say, that I love you, I love you

It's so hard, whenever we're apart
It almost, seems to tear up my heart
And I know, how much I love you

We've got to, do the best that we can
If we've been, dealt a losing hand
Just know that, I love you

(chorus)
I hope that you feel it
The way that I feel it
I just want to say, that I love you, I love you

I love you, and I want you to know
I need you, please don't ever let me go
Do you know, how much I love you?

(chorus)
I hope that you feel it
The way that I feel it
I just want to say, that I love you, I love you
I just want to say, that I love you, I love you

I've Got A Woman ( for Debi )

I've got a woman, that treats me right
I've got a woman, that treats me right
And she knows just what to do
She never, leaves me feelin' blue
You might think that I'm lyin'
But you're never, gonna see me cryin'
Hey, hey, you'll never, see me cryin'

I've got a woman, that treats me good
I've got a woman, that treats so me good
And she never, ever lets me down
Well I hope that, she'll always be around
You might think, I've got dues to pay
I got lucky, is all I can say
Yes, I got lucky, is all I can say

I've got a woman, on my side
I've got a woman, on my side
She tells me, she loves me so
And that she's never, gonna let me go
She's so pretty, and she's so kind
A woman like this is, hard to find
A woman like this is, so hard to find

It's A Long Way Down

If you want to keep from feelin' blue
Well here's some things that ya better not do
'Cause it's a long way down
Yeah it's a long way down
Now don't ya be no fool
'Cause baby it's a long way down

Now if you follow in the wrong tracks
You're gonna get lost down in the cracks
'Cause it's a long way down
Hey it's a long way down
Well I know for a fact boys
That it's a long way down

And if you don't want to lose
Then you had, better not use
'Cause it's a long way down
Yeah it's a long way down
If you get hung on pills and booze
Then baby it's a long way down

Well don't you be as cold as ice
If you want someone to treat you nice
'Cause it's a long way down
Yeah it's a long way down
You better take my advice
'Cause baby it's a long way down

If you want to keep from feelin' blue
Well here's some things that ya better not do
'Cause it's a long way down
Hey it's a long way down
Now don't ya be no fool
'Cause baby it's a long way down

Just Another Face

You're just another face
And another one will take your place
And it's goodbye, so long baby
Ain't no one left to blame
It's just the nature of the game
And it's goodbye, so long baby

(chorus)
Well I guess that's just the way it goes
Once in a while
Oh no, you shouldn't let it show
If it's not your style
You're just another face
And another one will take your place
And it's goodbye, so long baby

Well I've really gotta go
It's time to get on with the show
And it's goodbye, so long baby
Ain't nothin' left to do
'Cause it's over now for me and you
And it's goodbye, so long baby

(chorus)
Well I guess it's just the way it goes
Once in a while
Oh no, you shouldn't let it show
If it's not your style
You're just another face
And another one will take your place
And it's goodbye, so long baby

Well it's goodbye, so long
Goodbye, so long
Goodbye, so long baby

Love To Rock And Roll

I've got a heart I've got a soul, and I love to rock and roll
I've got a heart I've got a soul, yes I love to rock and roll
Now when I rock and roll, well I just lose control

Oh my, my, my, how it makes me come alive
And it's my, my, oh my, how it makes me come alive
I know that I'll survive, rock and roll's the reason why

It's hey, hey, hey, that rock and roll's ok now
And it's hey, hey, hey, that rock and roll's ok
I'll show you the way, just rock and roll now everyday

Now rock and roll is cool, remember this simple rule
I said rock and roll is cool, remember this simple rule
You don't have to go to school, to be a rock and roll fool
Be a fool

And it's yes, yes, yes, I really must confess
Yes, yes, yes, I really must confess
I'm in love with you baby, now you don't have to guess

I've got a heart I've got a soul, and I love to rock and roll
I've got a heart I've got a soul, and I love to rock and roll
Now when I rock and roll, well I just lose control

Maybe I'm In Love With You

Woke up this mornin', in a cold sweat
I think my stomach's been a little upset
Runnin' a fever of a hundred and three
I'm kinda getting, weak in the knees
I guess it could be, a touch of the flu
Or, maybe I'm in love with you

I think I've turned into a terminal case
I get so nervous, you give me the shakes
I must be crazy, must be outta my head
If this gets worse, then I'm better off dead
I guess it could be, a touch of the flu
Or, maybe I'm in love with you

I'm feelin' queasy, I can't eat a thing
I keep on waitin' for the phone to ring
My heart is poundin', it's out of control
Don't think that I can, take anymore
I guess it could be, a touch of the flu
Or, maybe I'm in love with you

Poison In the Wind

What can I say
What can I do
You finally had your way
And it's comin' back to you

(chorus)
And they're puttin' poison in the wind
Yeah, they're puttin' poison in the wind
And they're puttin' poison in the wind
Yeah, they're puttin' poison in the wind

How can they do this crime
Must be getting near the end
It's just a matter of time
Don't know where or when

(chorus)
And they're puttin' poison in the wind
Yeah, they're puttin' poison in the wind
And they're puttin' poison in the wind
Yeah, they're puttin' poison in the wind

Does it matter who's to blame
Just try to get through the night
It's humanity's shame
Better put your gas masks on tight

(chorus)
'Cause they're puttin' poison in the wind
Yeah, they're puttin' poison in the wind
And they're puttin' poison in the wind
Yeah, they're puttin' poison in the wind

Will we win or lose
The question in your mind
What if you had to choose
What would you hope to find

(chorus)
Would it be,
Poison in the wind
Poison in the wind
Poison in the wind
Poison in the wind

Snowblind

Somehow I just know that
She won't change her mind and stay
But tomorrow she'll come back to you
Is what all my friends say
I sit and cry all by myself
Ever since she went away
I can't believe that she's not here
Can't take it one more day

(chorus)
I must have been snowblind
I must have been snowblind
Why did she have to leave me
A good woman's so hard to find
I must have been half crazy
To have treated her unkind
I didn't mean to hurt her
I must have been snowblind

Now it's a sad, sad, story
And one you've heard before
I stayed out too late at night
Now she's walked on out the door
It's just too hard to face that
She doesn't love me any more
So I'll hide the tears, and numb the pain
At a price I can't afford

That's Not My Style

This story began, back in '52
Came into this life, meant to sing the blues
I soon found out, I was out of luck
'Cause everybody was hustlin', just to make a buck
But that's not my style, no it's not my style
They're just playin' a game, and it's not my style

I went down, for my interview
Lookin' for a job, what can a poor boy do
Good money in the bank, thirty grand a year
If I'd cut my hair, said, "let me outta here"
That's not my style, no it's not my style
They're just playin' a game, and it's not my style

Just what's my problem, just what's my crime
Am I half-crazy lord, or am I half-blind
There must be somethin', worth more than gold
Now I'd rather be happy, 'stead of just growin' old
That's not my style, no it's not my style
They're just playin' a game, and it's not my style

The Music Gets Me By

I'm sorry, can't say those words no more
You sent me an invitation
That I just could not afford
The past holds expectations
That are too hard to ignore
And I'm so busy doin' nothin'
Still don't know what fortunes I may find
The music gets me by

Tomorrow, you'd like me to explain
But what my dreams are made of
Is something I can't say
I've made some long beginnings
But I threw them all away
And I'll just keep on hopin'
That we'll find a way through all the lies
The music gets me by

Forgotten, the dreams of yesterday
My pain and all my sorrow
Just seems to melt away
They're sad things to remember
But we'll go on just the same
The river keeps on flowing
And it freezes every year in the wintertime
The music gets me by

Where Ya Runnin' To?

Hey, where ya runnin' to
What, have ya got to do
Don't cha think, think, think that it's a crime
How you've been runnin',
Yeah, you've been runnin', now for such a long, long time
(such a long, long time)

And babe, don't let it get you down
Livin' in this part of town
You're always. always, always on your guard
Well, you've been workin'
Yeah, you've been workin', workin' way too hard
(workin' way too hard)

(chorus)
So what have you got to say
There's nothin' gettin' in the way
Let's go out and find some fun
Don't have to be the lonely one
Where are you runnin' to
Where are you runnin' to

Come and whisper, to me soft and low
And listen to the wind blow
Is there something, something, something we might find
Tell me, please tell me, what's been on your mind
(what's been on your mind)

Hey where ya runnin' to
What, have ya got to do
Don't cha think, think, think, that it's a crime
How you've been runnin'
Yeah, you've been runnin', now for such a long, long time
(such a long, long time)

(chorus)
So what have you got to say
There's nothin' gettin' in the way
Let's go out and find some fun
Don't have to be the lonely one
Where are you runnin' to
Where are you runnin' to

Workin' Overtime

When I woke up this mornin', the clock was strikin' nine
Looked over at my woman, and she was lookin' oh so fine
I asked her how about it, can we make some romance
But she jumped up outta bed, and didn't even give me a chance

Well my baby's in such a hurry
She must be workin' overtime
Workin' overtime

I went down to the corner, to try and catch the bus
Everybody was pushin' and shovin', and makin' a great big fuss
Some guy cut right in front of me, said, "You better get out of my way
I ain't got no time to be wastin' on you today"

Ahh everybody's in such a hurry
They must be workin' overtime
Workin' overtime

I stopped into the café, you know, to get a little bit of food
The waitress that took my order, was actin' awful rude
I guess the guy before me, didn't leave her any tip
But I don't see why I should put up with, any of her great big lip

I guess she's just in a hurry
She must be workin' overtime
Workin' overtime

One thing that's for certain, We've got no time to lose
And sometimes we all get worried, and sometimes we get confused
But if you get in such a hurry, that you can't enjoy your health
You might as well just give it up, 'cause you're cheatin' on yourself
Don't be in such a hurry
You might be workin' overtime
Workin' overtime

When I woke up this mornin', the clock was strikin' nine
Looked over at my woman, and she was lookin' oh so fine
I asked her how about it, can we make some romance
But she jumped up outta bed, and didn't even give me a chance

Well my baby's in such a hurry
She must be workin' overtime
Workin' overtime

Yeah she's just workin', workin' overtime
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Yeah she's just working, workin' overtime
Too busy for me
My baby's just workin', workin' overtime
Doesn't know what she's missin' yeah
And she's just workin', workin' overtime
Oh yeah

Adrift On the Water

You know I'm no good out on my own
And I need your love to carry me home
I'm like a ship that's lost out at sea
And I'll be adrift on the water
If you ever turn away from me

(chorus)
Yes I'll be, adrift on the water
And I'll be, adrift on the water
Yes I'll be adrift on the water
Without you my love, my love
Yes I'll be adrift on the water
And I'll be adrift on the water
Yes I'll be, driftin' on the water
Without you my love

I know I've sailed too far from the shore
Because I can't see your face anymore
I think that trouble's closin' in
And I'll be adrift on the water
If you never come back again

Our love is like the wind and the waves
Sometimes there's good, sometimes bad days
But we must try to ride out the storm
'Cause I'll be adrift on the water
Without your love to carry me home

Back Home

My baby says now don't ya know
It's time to come on back home
You've been gone away now much too long
You're travelin' around all in your head
And yet you ain't been gone
Time for you to come on back home
To right now

(chorus)
Well it's gonna be alright
And we can sleep tonight
There ain't no need to fight
I know
That the love's gonna grow

My baby says that things are gonna change somehow
Yet they're gonna stay just the same
Looks like the spirit's gonna come on out
We don't wanna give it any name
'Cause it's all the same

(chorus)
Well it's gonna be alright
And we can sleep tonight
There ain't no need to fight
That way, I'm afraid
That love's here to stay

We'll make the best of what we've got
Even if it ain't a lot
We're dealin' in reality
The time will come when we'll be free
So try to satisfy your needs
And fight for what's right in between
When you've found that you're on your own
You've made it
Back home

(chorus)
Well it's gonna be alright
And we can sleep tonight
There ain't no need to fight
That way
We won't fight today

Blues In Paradise

We'll find the blues up in heaven
Ya know, it could be as cold as ice
Or, we'll find the blues down in the other place
Where they don't treat ya nice
The blues are all around us
No matter where we go
I'd rather leave them all behind
By now I hope you know

(chorus)
That there's blues in paradise
There's blues in paradise for sure
Don't try to run away
Better take my advice
Because there's blues in paradise

Well you could fly out on a rocket ship
Or move to Mexico
You could swim out to an island
It don't matter where you go
You could hide out in the jungle
Or, cruise a shoppin' mall
They'll catch you if you're runnin'
They'll shoot you if you fall

(chorus)
That there's blues in paradise
There's blues in paradise for sure
Don't try to run away
Better take my advice
Because there's blues in paradise

We'll find the blues up in heaven
Bet you didn't think we would
They'll be waitin' there already
Or in the neighborhood
Or I may bring them with me
So I must apologize
I really didn't mean to
But I hope you realize

(chorus)
That there's blues in paradise
There's blues in paradise for sure
Don't try to run away
Better take my advice
Because there's blues in paradise

Dirty Business

Well I've been workin', to make the grade
And there's been a lot, of promises made
Who can tell, what lies in between
Well you don't want to see, what I've seen

(chorus)
It's a dirty business, my friend
Yes it's a dirty business, 'till the end
Well it gets harder, along the way
Yes it's a dirty business, that's what I say

Are you my friend, or in disguise
Truth gets lost, down in your eyes
Is this a game, or is this a show
Don't look too closely , 'cause you don't want to know

(chorus)
It's a dirty business, my friend
Yes it's a dirty business, 'till the end
Well it gets harder, along the way
Yes it's a dirty business, that's what I say

Power and money, and double deals
Don't look behind you, 'cause they're right on your heals
Take what you want, and it'll be ok
Just don't let your conscience, get in your way

(chorus)
It's a dirty business, my friend
Yes it's a dirty business, 'till the end
And it gets harder, along the way
Well it's a dirty business, that's what I say
And it's a dirty business, that's what I say
Oh it's a dirty business, that's what I say

Don't Say That You Don't Love Me

Don't say that you don't love me
Now if you really do
Don't say that you don't need me now baby
'Cause I know it isn't true
Don't say that it's the end
And keep comin' back again

Don't say that you don't want me
'Cause I know that it's a lie
Don't say that you don't want me now baby
When you're tryin' not to cry
Don't bet on a pair of 2's
If ya can't afford to lose

Don't say you're gonna leave me
Unless you really plan to go
Don't say you're gonna leave me now baby
'Cause I think that we both know
Don't you turn to walk away
When you really want to stay

Don't say that you don't love me
Now if you really do
Don't say that you don't need me now baby
'Cause I know it isn't true
Don't say that it's the end
And keep comin' back again
Don't say that it's the end
And keep comin' back again

Gonna Do It Anyway

Well I don't know what I'm doin', but I'm gonna do it anyway
Yes I don't know what I'm doin', but I'm gonna do it anyway
'Cause it's just the way I'm feelin', and I don't care what they say

There's a hundred different reasons, why I should stay on the right track
Yes there's a hundred different reasons, why I should stay on the right track
But ridin' on that mainline, feels like a monkey on my back

Everybody's in such a hurry, ah but they don't know why
Everybody's in such a hurry, but they don't know why
They're just workin' their lives away, don't even have time enough to cry

So I'm goin' down to Mississippi, just to sing and play some blues
Yes I'm goin' down to Mississippi, just to sing and play some blues
If you want to know the reason, it's 'cause I've got nothin' better to do

Well I don't know what I'm doin', but I'm gonna do it anyway
Yes I don't know what I'm doin', but I'm gonna do it anyway
'Cause it's just the way I'm feelin', and I don't care what they say
'Cause it's just the way I'm feelin', and I don't care what they say
'Cause it's just the way I'm feelin', and I don't care what they say

How Far I Might Go

I love to go sailing
Out over the sea
With the feel of the wind and the water
It's just like bein' free
And I'm glad to be livin'
Here on the islands today
'Cause I know that this tropical breeze
Has come to carry me away

(chorus)
And there ain't no tellin'
Which way the wind will blow
And I guess that I'll just never know
How far I might go
How far I might go

The konas come from the southside
And the trades come from up north
If I'm careful to keep my headin'
I can still keep on course
My life's a lot like sailin'
Have to find my own way
And it doesn't really matter
What other people say

(chorus)
And there ain't no tellin'
Which way the wind will blow
And I guess that I'll just never know
How far I might go
How far I might go

Turquoise blue of the water
With the coral down below
Sometimes you can see the humpbacks
Puttin' on a show
And yesterday I got married
Now I have a wife
Our love is like the ocean
Always changing and full of life

(chorus)
And there ain't no tellin'
Which way the wind will blow
And I guess that I'll just never know
How far I might go
How far I might go

I Gave Myself Away

Sometimes I feel like such a clown
Don't even know which way is up or down
I want to tell you, you give me a thrill
You almost make my heart stand still
Then you look right into my eyes
And I don't feel quite so paralyzed
And it's ok, yeah it's ok

(chorus)
I gave myself away, yes I did, you know I did
I gave myself away, yes I did, yes I did

I get so tired of this same old stuff
Always tryin' somehow to act too tough
I have to wonder just what's goin' on
Seems like everything just takes so long
Maybe it wouldn't all be so hard
If I could just once let down my guard
It'd be ok, yeah it'd be ok

(chorus)
I gave myself away, yes I did, you know I did
I gave myself away, yes I did, yes I did

Might as well admit it to myself
Can't keep putting things up on the shelf
These feelings are so hard to explain
I'd better take them all back down again
'Cause you've walked right into my life
You've cut through me just like a knife
But it's ok, yeah it's ok

(chorus)
I gave myself away, yes I did, you know I did
I gave myself away, yes I did, yes I did

I Just Want You Back Again

I never knew, what I was running from
I never knew, anything was wrong
I never knew, that my life was easy, so easy
Now everything just takes too long, too long
I should have known
That your love would win out in the end
And I just want you back again
I should have known
That your love would win out in the end
And I just want you back again

I never knew, that I was dyin' inside
I never knew, I refused to see
I never knew, what I was tryin' to hide
Until you gave your love to me, to me
I should have known
That your love would win out in the end
And I just want you back again
I should have known
That your love would win out in the end
And I just want you back again

I Still Love You Baby

Well we've been together now, for many years
And we've had our good times, we've cried some tears
Through the stormy weather, we kept on tryin'
I love you more than ever now, and I ain't lyin'

(chorus
Oh you've given me so much
But I still need your sweet touch
You know how, to drive me crazy
And I still love you baby
I ... still love you baby

You don't try to change things, you let me be me
And you've never held me back, I always feel free
Seems that you always listen, to every word I say
We just do the best we can, from day to day

(chorus)
Oh you've given me so much
But I still need your sweet touch
You know how, to drive me crazy
And I still love you baby
I ... still love you baby

You mean everything to me, I want you to know
I have no regrets at all, when it's time to go
There's just one thing that I want, for you to do
That's to never ever doubt, that I love you

(chorus)
Oh you've given me so much
But I still need your sweet touch
You know how, to drive me crazy
And I still love you baby
I ... still love you baby

I'm Afraid I'm Losing You

Sitting here so patiently
The seasons come and they go
Another day, another way
To let my feelings show

The letters that you wrote to me
I swear it must be a sin
Because what I've done, with you my love
Is would not let you in

(chorus)
And I'm afraid I'm losing you
Don't want to live my life alone
And spend my days, running from myself
Just looking for a home

The winters here, they can get so cold
They can chill you to the bone
Don't let it freeze your heart, my precious one
I just can't stand to be alone

And so I sing this song to you
In hopes that you still care
The beauty of your smile, and to laugh a while
And lose myself in your hair

(chorus)
And I'm afraid I'm losing you
Don't want to live my life alone
And spend my days, running from myself
Just looking for a home

Island Style

Don't need to worry, don't have no fear
We've got somethin' goin' on way down here
It's what I've been searchin' for, what I wanted to find
Makes me feel so good, and it helps me to unwind
It's called Island Style, Island Style
It always makes me smile, that Island Style

Went down to the water, to take a little walk
I laid down at lunchtime, got back up at three o'clock
Called up my bossman, just what would be my fate
He said, "Son don't you worry, cause everybody else is late"
It's called Island Style, Island Style
It always makes me smile, that Island Style

(chorus)
Island Style, too good to believe
I'm never in a hurry, and I never want to leave
Island Style, won't you come on down and see
That Island Style, Island Style

Oh Island Style, could this be a dream
Seems like my whole life, I've been tryin' to swim upstream
But that doesn't matter now, things will be ok
And I get to go home early, it's aloha Friday
It's called Island Style, Island Style
It always makes me smile, that Island Style

(chorus)
Island Style, too good to believe
I'm never in a hurry, and I never want to leave
Island Style, won't you come on down and see
That Island Style, Island Style

It's Only An Island

It's only an island, in the middle of the sea
Just forty miles across, for you and me
It's only an island, just like a song
To get to the other side, don't take too long

(chorus)
What's the hurry, what's the hurry
There's nothing that important
Well you don't have to worry

It's only an island, where ya goin' so fast
Like makin' love, wanna try to make it last
It's only an island, don't be no fool
To get to the other side, ya gotta play it cool

(chorus)
What's the hurry, what's the hurry
There's nothing that important
Well you don't have to worry

It's only an island, now get it right
Don't drive yourself so hard, that you lose sight
It's only an island, a little chunk of clay
You won't be around for long, so don't do that way

(chorus)
What's the hurry, what's the hurry
There's nothing that important
Well you don't have to worry

It's only an island, oh yeah
It's only an island, oh yeah
It's only an island, don't wanna go too fast
It's only an island, got to make it last
It's only an island, don't be a fool
It's only an island, ya gotta play it cool
It's only an island, now get it right
It's only an island, don't you lose sight

Loosin' Up That Thing

Well you're so tight, I wish that you'd unwind
Yeah, you're so tight and I wish that you'd unwind
Ain't nothin' wrong with your body, it's all in your mind

Now give me some of your lovin' mama, please don't make me sad
Yeah give me some of your lovin' now, please don't make me sad
How come it feels so good if you let yourself be bad

It's time to let it go baby, you know I would not lie
It's time to let it go baby, 'cause you know I would not lie
Now if I get excited, it's just because I'm that kind of guy

Well what ya gotta do is turn yourself inside out
Yeah, what ya gotta do is just turn yourself inside out
Ya gotta shake good and hard, 'till you know what I'm talkin' about

Yes you're pretty, but you've got your wires crossed
Yes you're pretty, but you've got your wires crossed
You're like an alarm clock, just about to go off

(chorus)
So loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Yeah loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Ah loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Well it feels a lot better, if you'd just loosin' up that thing
So loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Yeah loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Ah loosin' up that thing ( loosin' up that thing )
Well it feels a lot better, if you'd just loosin' up that thing

Phone Lover

How long, has this been goin' on now, I said
How long, how long, how long, has this been goin' on now
You're as new, as a fantasy yeah
But you're as old, as a memory
I've got your number, well I've got your number
But I don't have a dime, to hear the same old lines

Phone lover, you're not what I want now
Phone lover, phone lover, you're not what I need now
I want a real woman, I need a real woman
One I can love, and one I can touch
And I've got your number, yes I've got your number
But I don't have a dime, to hear the same old lines

(chorus)
You come on, late night TV
And it's a come on, come on, come on now I can see
You want my money, but you don't want me yeah
Now wait a minute, your heart just ain't in it

Phone lover, you're not what I want now
Phone lover, phone lover, you're not what I need now
I want a real woman, I need a real woman
One I can love, and one I can touch
Well I've got your number, yes I've got your number
But I don't have a dime, to hear the same old lines

(chorus)
You come on, late night TV
And it's a come on, come on, come on now I can see
You want my money, but you don't want me
Now wait a minute, your heart just ain't in it

She's A Mystery To Me

I don't even know her name
But she gives me such a thrill
I wonder if she feels the same
Or if she ever will

I saw her walkin' on down the street
I thought she gave me a glance
Now I could hardly move my feet
But I didn't wanna miss my chance

(chorus)
Well my heart starts beatin' faster
Like I'm gonna die
It keeps on getting' louder
Now my oh my
Well she's a mystery to me
Yes, such a mystery to me
Well how can she be
Such a mystery to me

It's hard to know just what to do
But I had to turn and go back
I get so nervous, how 'bout you
Lord it feels like a heart attack

I walked on up to her and I said
"You're lookin' mighty good to me"
Then she smiled and she turned her head
Said,"Do you need some company"

(chorus)
Well my heart starts beatin' faster
Like I'm gonna die
It keeps on getting' louder
Now my oh my
Well she's a mystery to me
Yes, such a mystery to me
Well how can she be
Such a mystery to me

Take Me Back To the Country

Take me back to the country now
I've been away for much too long
Take me back to the country
This city life just feels all wrong
I've had enough of, cement and glass
It makes my heart want to break
Take me back to the country, baby
I've had about all I can take

Take me back to the country now
I just don't want it no more
Take me back to the country
Where I can live like before
There's too many people, always runnin' around
I'll never understand city ways
Take me back to the country, baby
Before I end my days

Take me back to the country now
I wanna run away and hide
Take me back to the country
You can tell everybody goodbye
There's too many buildings, and not enough trees
Everywhere that I see
Take me back to the country, baby
That's the place I want to be

The Everyday Blues

I got the blues, I got the blues
Everyday I got the blues
Baby from the top, hey of my hat
Right down to the bottom of my shoes
I got the blues, I got the blues
Hey now everyday I got the blues

These blues ain't bad, these blues ain't bad
Only thing I ever really had
Now babe these blues ain't bad, these blues ain't bad
Hey the only thing I ever really had
The only thing , I ever had
Well I tell ya that the blues ain't bad

Now can't ya see, can't ya see
These blues have just been killin' me
Now baby can't you see, why can't ya see
Yeah the blues have just been killin' me
And that's the way, it's gonna be
Well these blues will never set me free

These blues are mine, these blues are mine
Ain't no need to be denyin'
Say these blues are mine, these blues are mine
Well there ain't no need to be denyin'
Don't even try, don't even try
Don't even try to keep yourself from cryin'

I got the blues, I got the blues
Everyday I got the blues
Baby from the top, hey of my hat
Right down to the bottom of my shoes
I got the blues, I got the blues
Singin' everyday I got the blues
I got the blues, I got the blues
Hey now everyday I got the blues

Tryin' To Find My Way

Please listen, before you close the door
You might think, you've heard this once before
Love doesn't come easy
But try to believe me
I'm just tryin' to find my way
Lost in confusion
Following an illusion
I'm just tryin' to find my way

(chorus)
Do you know what I'm goin through
Can you tell me what I can do
'Cause every night, and every day
I'm just tryin' to find my way
'Cause every night, and every day
I'm just tryin' to find my way

It seems like, love is just a game
The rules are, too hard to explain
I have so many questions
Can you give me directions
I'm just tryin' to find my way
Like a ship on the ocean
In a sea of emotion
I'm just tryin' to find my way

Do you know what I'm goin through
Can you tell me what I can do
'Cause every night, and every day
I'm just tryin' to find my way
'Cause every night, and every day
I'm just tryin' to find my way

Whole World Of Trouble

Well there's rain in California
And I got caught in a mudslide
Yeah there's rain in California
And I got caught in a mudslide
I'm in a whole world of trouble
The love she had for me has died

Darkness close around me
And it's getting so hard to breathe
Yes darkness close around me
And it's getting so hard to breathe
I'm in a whole world of trouble
Why, did she have to leave

Feel her ring still on my finger
Oh how I recognize the touch
Feel her ring still on my finger
Yes how I recognize the touch
I'm in a whole world of trouble
Because I miss that girl so much

Well there's rain in California
And I got caught in a mudslide
Yeah there's rain in California
And I got caught in a mudslide
I'm in a whole world of trouble
The love she had for me has died

Buried under this mountain
And I feel the weight upon my chest
Yes and I'm buried under this mountain
And I feel the weight upon my chest
I'm in a whole world of trouble
She was the one I loved the best

Workin' For the Man Until We Die

Ain't it great to be livin' in the land of the free
Just tryin' to get a piece of the American dream
But all the people tell me that somethin's gone wrong
Guess I'd better put it down in a song
And it's oh lordy me, oh lordy my
We're just workin' for the man until we die

Well now getting ahead must be some kinda trick
And I hope to heaven that I don't get sick
'Cause if I do, I'd lose all my pay
And the bossman he ain't got nothin' much to say
And it's oh lordy me, oh lordy my
We're just workin' for the man until we die

Well minimum wage ain't makin' us rich
These old part time jobs, are a son of a bitch
It ain't that I don't like my government
But I wonder where, all the money went
And it's oh lordy me, oh lordy my
We're just workin' for the man until we die

Where are we goin', and where have we been
I ask the same questions, since I don't know when
They tell us not to worry, it's just a matter of time
The way that we're treated, is worse than a crime
And it's oh lordy me, oh lordy my
We're just workin' for the man until we die

We're all just slaves, on this slavery ship
Either jump overboard, or put up with the whip
The people are hungry, they're sick and they're poor
And they can't find a place to live anymore
And it's oh lordy me, oh lordy my
We're just workin' for the man until we die
And it's oh lordy me, oh lordy my
We're just workin' for the man until we die

Leisure Suit

He saw it advertised on the TV set

Man that’s somethin’ he’s just got to get

You know it’s gonna set his soul on fire

Talkin’ about that casual attire

So he went on down to the K-Mart store

On a blue light special and bought some more

You know he got a hell of a deal

He’s casual now, that’s how he feels

(chorus)

He’s just one step away from a leisure suit

Now it’s enough to make me strip my gears

He’s been buyin’ this stuff for years and years

And it only just goes to show

He’s a casual guy I guess you know

He can stroll on down the isle

All dressed up in the latest style

Man he’s really something to see

He’s a walkin’ cas-u-a-li-ty

He’s just one step away from a leisure suit

He wears his collar way open wide

So you can see all the hair inside

Got a little gold chain around his neck

He’s goin’ all the way now, what the heck

He’s hought himself a leisure suit

He’s bought himself a leisure suit

’ 56 Chevy

Had a ’56 Chevy now I ain’t tellin’ no lie

With a 327, man that car could fly

It had a four speed shifter and a custom paint job too

It was my high school hot rod, what was I gonna do ?

It was a brown and gold, custom racing machine

It was the coolest car, that you’ve ever seen

It had tinted windows and bucket seats made of naugahyde

Everybody said,”Now that’s one bad ass ride”

It won all the races when I took it out on the street

My ’56 Chevy, that car was hard to beat

But I wrecked it one day, when I was driving too fast

Yes I wrecked it one day, when I was driving too fast

My ’56 Chevy, man it sure was a blast

Had a ’56 Chevy now I ain’t tellin’ no lie

With a 327, man that car could fly

- from “Too Late To Turn Back”

Alright By Me

Well you got me going

And I believe that it’s showing

Ain’t nothin’ to it

The way that you do it

And it’s alright

Yes it’s alright by me, by me

It’s a groovy feeling

It puts you on the ceiling

Ain’t nothing like it

Might as well try it

And it’s alright

Yes it’s alright by me, by me

It’s hard to hold onto

And it seem it’s never enough

You’ll wind up cryin’

When thing get really rough

Love hurts your feelings

But it’s alright by me

Alright by me

Sooner or later

She’ll ask a favor

When we start fooling

What are we doing

And it’s alright

Yes it’s alright by me, by me

It’s hard to hold onto

And it seems like it’s never enough

You’ll wind up cryin’

When thing get really rough

Love hurts your feelings

But it’s alright by me

Alright by me

Well you got me going

And I believe that it’s showing

Ain’t nothin’ to it

The way that you do it

And it’s alright, yes it’s alright

By me, alright by me

Alright by me, alright by me, alright by me

from “Tryin’ To Find My Way”

Always Foolin’ Around

She goes for the money, she goes for the greed

Come on little honey, how much do you need

And I’m tired, yeah I’m so tired

Of her foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

She got everything she ever wanted

But she just can’t keep from

Foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

Her body tempts me, her eyes are cold

Her heart is empty, unless it’s filled with gold

And I’m tired, yeah I’m so tired

Of her foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

She got everything she ever wanted

But she just can’t keep from

Foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

Her hair’s so pretty, her legs are long

It’s such a pity, she don’t know right from wrong

And I’m tired, yeah I’m so tired

Of her foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

She got everything she ever wanted

But she just can’t keep from

Foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

She goes for the money, she goes for the greed

Come on little honey, how much do you need

And I’m tired, yeah I’m so tired

Of her foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

She got everything she ever wanted

But she just can’t keep from

Foolin’ around

Always foolin’ around

from “No Deposit, No Return”

Better Watch What You’re Doin’

You got a real good thing

She’s wearing your diamond ring

But you stayed out to late last night

And you know you didn’t treat her right

You better watch what you’re doin’

Before she slips away

She’s sweet as she can be

And she’s with you instead of me

I know that something’s gone wrong

And I’ve loved her for so long

You better watch what you’re doin’

Before she slips away

You got a real good thing

She’s wearing your diamond ring

But you stayed out to late last night

And you know you didn’t treat her right

You better watch what you’re doin’

Before she slips away

If you keep on treating her this way

I’m going to have to take her someday

What else can I do

You’ve got too much to lose

You better watch what you’re doin’

Before she slips away

You got a real good thing

She’s wearing your diamond ring

But you stayed out to late last night

And you know you didn’t treat her right

You better watch what you’re doin’

Before she slips away

from “Too Late To Turn Back”

Blues For Sale

Please buy some blues from me, and I’ll put them in the mail

‘Cause I’ve got too many blues, so I’ve got some blues for sale

I don’t want too much money, almost giving them away for free

These blues are so heavy, I just can’t carry them around with me

I’ve got more than enough, of these blues to go around

Yeah I’ve got more than enough, of these blues to go around

I can’t even count, all the different types of blues that I’ve found

I’ve got every kind of blues, that a man can find

Yes I’ve got every kind of blues, that a man can find

I’ve got a special kind of blues, that will make you lose your mind

Please buy some blues from me, and I’ll put them in the mail

‘Cause I’ve got too many blues, so I’ve got some blues for sale

from “Blues For Sale”

The Blues Snuck Up Behind Me

I’ve got the blues in my coffee, the blues in my tea

The blues snuck up behind me, tried to mess with me

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

I’ve got the blues in the morning, the blues again at night

The blues snuck up behind me, and tried to pick a fight

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

I’ve got the blues when I’m driving, the blues when I’m out of gas

The blues snuck up behind me, and they kicked my ass

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

I’ve got the blues in my bacon, the blues in my eggs

The blues snuck up behind me, knocked me right off my legs

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

I’ve got the blues, and I ain’t lying, I got the blues and they’re a bitch

The blues snuck up behind me, threw me right in the ditch

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

I’ve got the blues I’m so hungry, got the blues I’m so tired

The blues snuck up behind me, lit my soul right on fire

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

I’ve got the blues in my coffee, the blues in my tea

The blues snuck up behind me, tried to mess with me

Why the blues snuck up behind me

And they caught me by surprise

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

Well I should have seen them coming

Out of the corner of my eyes

from “No Deposit, No Return”

Can’t Help The Way I Feel

I like the way you smile at me, and I know you’ll understand

I just want somebody to hold my hand

You give me this crazy feeling, way down deep inside

It makes me want to run away and hide

I want to make sweet love to you, but you know that I’m not free

Oh how I wish that it could be

‘Cause I’ve been married a long long time, and I’ve got my kids to lose

And I don’t see how I could ever choose

When you hold me in your arms, I just can’t get enough

I’ve only got one life to live, how can it be so tough

Well babe it’s tearing me apart, I need a love that’s real

And I just can’t help the way that I feel

It seems that everything’s gone wrong, maybe I expect too much

Still I hunger for a lovers touch

It’s just too much to think about, when will it ever end

How can people be lovers and not be friends

And I don’t want to cheat and lie, if there isn’t any other way

I wonder what all my friends would say

It’s hard to know what’s right or wrong, and I don’t know if we should

But baby you make me feel so good

When you hold me in your arms, I just can’t get enough

I’ve only got one life to live, how can it be so tough

Well babe it’s tearing me apart, I need a love that’s real

And I just can’t help the way that I feel

When you hold me in your arms, I just can’t get enough

I’ve only got one life to live, how can it be so tough

Well babe it’s tearing me apart, I need a love that’s real

And I just can’t help the way that I feel

No I can’t help the way that I feel

from “Country Mix”

Dancin’ With Rosie Again

Well you’ve been down on your luck

And I know that you’re all done in

And it’s right around five o’clock

And that’s the best time to begin

Well you won’t get home ‘till late

You had a very important date

To go dancin’ with Rosie again

This Rosie boys, I know her well

She can make your head spin

She’ll swing you around the floor

But you’ll never win

And it’s hard to remember, just what we did

We got introduced, back when I was a kid

I went dancin’ with Rosie again

She’s all bottled up inside

You know kind of empty and cold

She won’t keep her promises

At least that’s what I’ve been told

And you will forget how to feel

And you won’t get a fair deal

When you go dancin’ with Rosie again

And when you find her

You’ll go back to where you began

But don’t go blame Rosie

‘Cause she ain’t the reason you ran

Just what you did, I can’t really say

But I know that someday you’re gonna have to pay

To go dancin’ with Rosie again

from “Country Mix”

Doin’ What The Rooster Do

He woke everybody up this morning, just singing cock-a-doodle-do

Now you can learn to do it, to do what the rooster do

The rooster got lucky last night at the chicken shack

Ah the rooster got lucky, down at the chicken shack

He was teaching all the hens, to do what the rooster do

He went to a party, got into a big cock fight

The rooster went to a party, got into a big cock fight

And all the feathers were flying’, just doin’ what the rooster do

Well the rooster’s gone to heaven, and he won’t be back no more

Yeah the rooster’s gone to heaven, and he won’t be back no more

Now all the angels up in heaven, are doin’ what the rooster do

( whistle )

He woke everybody up this morning, just singing cock-a-doodle-do

Now you can learn to do it, to do what the rooster do

from “Better Get It While You Can”

Don’t You Mess With Me

When I woke up this mornin’, I was feeling’ so good

I love you pretty mamma, better knock on wood

I got the ramblin’ feet down in my shoes

Tryin’ to keep one step ahead of the blues

Well my Cadillac’s waitin’ for me right outside

I tell ya that I feel like I’m alive

Some people say that it might be wrong

Because all I gotta do is sing these songs

But right or wrong it’s hard to say

Hey, hey, hey

Well all I want is just to be free

I tell you good people

Don’t you mess with me

I know a lot of folks, act like it’s a crime

If you don’t punch the clock baby, right on time

Well I don’t care about, what they say

Because I’m gonna live my life today

Well there’s a whole lot of things that

I should get done

But right now baby, I’m much too young

Some people say that it might be wrong

Because all I gotta do is sing these songs

But right or wrong it’s hard to say

Hey, hey, hey

Well all I want is just to be free

I tell you good people

Don’t you mess with me

Well, it’s been fine, it’s been fun

It’s been a gas, now I got to run

You know I really kind of hate to go

Baby by now, I guess that you know

You might as well do, what you want to do

There ain’t nothin’ to it, it’s up to you

Some people say that it might be wrong

Because all I gotta do is sing these songs

But right or wrong it’s hard to say

Hey, hey, hey

Well all I want is just to be free

I tell you good people

Don’t you mess with me

Well all I want is just to be free

I tell you good people

Don’t you mess with me

from “Better Get It While You Can”

Give Me One Kiss

Give me one kiss baby, before it’s time to go

If I don’t leave here tomorrow, I will pretty soon I know

Now it’s getting late, but it’s not over yet

Yeah, it’s getting late, but it’s not over yet

I can make you happy, how much do you want to bet ?

Give me one kiss baby, before it’s time to go

If I don’t leave here tomorrow, I will pretty soon I know

Please tell me you love me, even if you have to lie

Make me believe you, one time before I die

Give me one kiss baby, before it’s time to go

If I don’t leave here tomorrow, I will pretty soon I know

- from “Still Got The Blues”

Goin’ Home

( spontaneous call and response song )

I say hey now

I’m goin’ home

Yeah I’m goin’ home

‘Cause I’m so tired

Of being alone

Yeah I’m goin’ home

I’m goin’ home

I say hoo hoo

I say hey hee

How how

I’m goin’ home

Well I’m goin’ home

In just a little while

I’m gonna see my baby

Gonna make her smile

Well I’m so hungry

And I’m so tired

Yeah I’m so hungry

And I’m so tired

I’m goin’ home

In just a little while

( several more improvised verses from audience suggestions )

from “In Concert”

Hard Times

Looking out my window, tell you what I see

Lots of people suffering, and living out on the street

Jobs are disappearing, they sent them overseas

And Wall Street wants a bail out

Well it’s killing us by degrees

And it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

Yes it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

The factories have all closed down, the prisons are full they say

Millions collecting food stamps, politicians getting in the way

The whole world has gone crazy, new revolutions every day

Generals keep starting new wars, but we’re the ones who pay

And it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

Yes it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

The government sold out it’s people, that’s how we got in this mess

They keep taking more and more, and leaving us less and less

The bankers stole all the money, but they will never confess

When will we find the answers, it’s anybody’s guess

And it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

Yes it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

Looking out my window, tell you what I see

Lots of people suffering, and living out on the street

Jobs are disappearing, they sent them overseas

And Wall Street wants a bail out

Well it’s killing us by degrees

And it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

Yes it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

And it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

Yes it’s hard times, hard times don’t you know

from “Hard Times”

Hard To Tell

I’ve met a lot of people in my time

And you’ll never know just what you’ll find

They might hunger for your soul

Take all they can, and still want more

They’re just hollow empty shells

Sometimes it’s kinda hard to tell

It seems like they’ve been hypnotized

Started believing their own lies

Don’t listen to the things they say

You’ll feel yourself start to slip away

They’re just hollow empty shells

Sometimes it’s kinda hard to tell

If they move into your neighborhood

You’d better run and hide, better knock on wood

‘Cause they’ll infect you like the flu

There’s not a lot that you can do

They’re just hollow empty shells

Sometimes it’s kinda hard to tell

from “Blues In Paradise”

Heartache

Heartache, it just keeps comin’ on

Heartache, will never leave me alone

She’s gone, I feel the pain in my soul

I’m empty, there’s nothing left but a hole

(chorus)

And I can’t sleep at night

I need to make it right

What more can I say

How could she treat me this way

And I can’t sleep at night

I need to make it right

What more can I say

How could she treat me this way

Heartache, keeps on following me

Heartache, will never let me be free

It’s over, it’s all breaking apart

Broken, pieces of my heart

And I can’t sleep at night

I need to make it right

What more can I say

How could she treat me this way

Heartache, won’t you please let me go

Heartache, she doesn’t love me I know

Memories, there’s nothing left to do

It’s gone, the love that we knew

And I can’t sleep at night

I need to make it right

What more can I say

How could she treat me this way

- from “No Deposit, No Return”

Hitch-Hiker Blues

Well I hitch-hiked all night long

I hitch-hiked all night long

Standin’, standin’ in the rain

Just standin’, standin’ in the rain

It’s a long, long, road

Well I hitch-hiked from coast to coast

I hitch-hiked from coast to coast

Everybody, was passin’ by

And it’s a long, long, road

I hitch-hiked, going east to west

Rollin’, rollin’ on down the line

I’m rollin’, rollin’ on down the line

And it’s a long, long, road

I hitch-hiked, from town to town

Another place, I want to be

And it’s a long, long, road

I hitch-hiked, out to the end

Won’t somebody, come along with me

It’s a long, long, road

Well I hitch-hiked all night long

I hitch-hiked all night long

Standin’, standin’ in the rain

Just standin’, standin’ in the rain

It’s a long, long, road

from “Acoustic Blues”

Hole In My Soul

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

Before it’s too late, don’t let it be my fate

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

I don’t want the blame, when they call my name

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

Don’t let me die, with nothing inside

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

Can’t take too long, to choose right or wrong

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

Don’t want to be, without a key

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

Before it’s too late, don’t let it be my fate

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

Don’t let me die, with nothing inside

Well I don’t want to go, with a hole in my soul

from “Blues In Paradise”

I’ve Tried So Hard

I’ve tried so hard, to forget you

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

I’ve tried so hard, but it doesn’t matter

‘Cause I’m alone, when you’re not there

I want you back, I can’t help myself

The pain is too hard to bear

I’ve tried so hard, to let you go

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

Without your love, I’m left naked

Without your love, I can’t find a key

Without your love, I’m lost forever

Because love has turned, it’s back on me

I want you back, I can’t help myself

The pain is too hard to bear

I’ve tried so hard, to let you go

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

In this life, there is no answer

In this life, I’m all alone

In this life, I’m left stranded

Love has turned, my heart to stone

I want you back, I can’t help myself

The pain is too hard to bear

I’ve tried so hard, to let you go

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

I want you back, I can’t help myself

The pain is too hard to bear

I’ve tried so hard, to let you go

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

I’ve tried so hard, to forget you

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

I’ve tried so hard, but it doesn’t matter

‘Cause I’m alone, when you’re not there

I want you back, I can’t help myself

The pain is too hard to bear

I’ve tried so hard, to let you go

I’ve tried so hard, not to care

from “No One Left To Blame”

Inside Of Me

You’re miles away, but you’re always in my heart

I know it’s OK, it’s just hard to be apart

And I must be strong, ‘till tonight

It won’t be long, it’ll be alright

A gift from above, now can’t you see

I carry your love, inside of me

I’m watching you sleep, what you’re dreaming I don’t know

Our love is so deep, but somehow it still grows

And I must be strong, ‘till tonight

It won’t be long, it’ll be alright

A gift from above, now can’t you see

I carry your love, inside of me

There’s never a day, I don’t give thanks for what I’ve got

I have so much to say, but when I try the words get caught

And I must be strong, ‘till tonight

It won’t be long, it’ll be alright

A gift from above, now can’t you see

I carry your love, inside of me

You’re miles away, but you’re always in my heart

I know it’s OK, it’s just hard to be apart

And I must be strong, ‘till tonight

It won’t be long, it’ll be alright

A gift from above, now can’t you see

I carry your love, inside of me

And I must be strong, ‘till tonight

It won’t be long, it’ll be alright

A gift from above, now can’t you see

I carry your love, inside of me

from “No One Left To Blame”

It Just Can’t Be

Can’t stop, thinking of you

You know, how much I love you

I need, you to hold on to

Ah no, well it just can’t be

It just can’t be no, no, no

Well it just can’t be

Ain’t nothing left if it’s all over

Hey, hey, hey, well it just can’t be

Ah it just can’t be

It just can’t be

You said, you’re going to leave me

You’re tired, trying to believe me

You see, right on through me

Ah no, well it just can’t be

It just can’t be no, no, no

Well it just can’t be

Ain’t nothing left if it’s all over

Hey, hey, hey, well it just can’t be

Ah it just can’t be

It just can’t be

Is it you, or me I’m fooling

Don’t think, what I’ve been doing

And now, I’ll keep on loosing

Ah no, well it just can’t be

It just can’t be no, no, no

Well it just can’t be

Ain’t nothing left if it’s all over

Hey, hey, hey, well it just can’t be

Ah it just can’t be

It just can’t be

Can’t stop, thinking of you

You know, how much I love you

I need, you to hold on to

Ah no, well it just can’t be

It just can’t be no, no, no

Well it just can’t be

Ain’t nothing left if it’s all over

Hey, hey, hey, well it just can’t be

Ah it just can’t be

It just can’t be

Ah no well It just can’t be

Ah no well it just can’t be

from “Blues In Paradise”

It’ll Never Be The Same

Could be something going on

A change is coming yeah, all the time is gone

Call me crazy, call me insane

It’s just a feeling

It’ll never be the same

Dark clouds forming, trouble blowing in

Could be some stormy weather, a chill’s in the wind

All I can tell you is it doesn’t feel right

Better watch what you’re doing

And don’t turn out the light

Call me crazy, call me insane

It’s just a feeling

It’ll never be the same

Call me crazy, call me insane

It’s just a feeling

It’ll never be the same

I can see it coming, I can hear the sound

You better be careful now, you better look around

Close all the windows and lock the doors

A change is coming, it won’t be like before

Call me crazy, call me insane

It’s just a feeling

It’ll never be the same

Call me crazy, call me insane

It’s just a feeling

It’ll never be the same

from “Blues In Paradise”

It’s A Lie

I can see it coming from miles away

It’s going to happen now any day

What they say is, “Everything is fine.”

But you know that they’re committing a crime

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

Don’t know what it is, but something’s wrong

It’s going to fall apart, before too long

The talking heads say, “Now go to sleep.”

Don’t ever wake up, we’re in too deep

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

You gotta know that, the payment’s due

Nobody’s coming’ to the rescue

Ask the question, “Will we survive?”

Ain’t nobody, coming out alive

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

I can see it coming from miles away

It’s going to happen now any day

What they say is, “Everything is fine.”

But you know that they’re committing a crime

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

It’s a lie, well it’s a lie

What they tell you, “Everything is fine.”

from “Nothin’ But The Blues”

Just An Old Cowboy

(chorus)

He was just an old cowboy, and he lived all alone

He got lost out in the desert for days

He was just an old cowboy, god rest his soul

He was too old to change his ways

Now modern times caught up to this cowboy’s life

And for him it was too much to take

But just like a wild horse, that can’t be tamed

He won’t bend and he won’t break

The townsfolk laughed and shook their heads

And talked behind his back

We’ve known him for years, he’s got crazy ideas

He must be on the wrong track

He was just an old cowboy, and he lived all alone

He got lost out in the desert for days

He was just an old cowboy, god rest his soul

He was too old to change his ways

So he rode out one night, the moon shinin’ bright

And just kept followin’ the stars

He would not turn around, and go back to that town

But this time he rode out too far

Well it can’t be right, and it can’t be wrong

I still remember the things that he said

And a whole lot of people sing the cowboy’s songs

And cry because the cowboy is dead

He was just an old cowboy, and he lived all alone

He got lost out in the desert for days

He was just an old cowboy, god rest his soul

He was too old to change his ways

Lame Excuses

I’ve been stayin’ up too late at night

Don’t know what’s wrong with me

Yeah, I’d be doing all right

But somethings wrong that I can’t see

It must be my darker side

Yeah, he’s the one to blame

Won’t you ask him when he comes around

He’s probably using my name

Tired of talking to myself

I’m losing my mental health

With all my, lame excuses

Now I’m my own worse enemy

That’s what my dad would always say

It feels like someone’s out to get me

And I think he’s stolen my face

I’d give myself a good talking to

If I just had something to say

And I’d know just what to do

If I could get out of my own way

Tired of talking to myself

I’m losing my mental health

With all my, lame excuses

I’m keeping things bottled up inside

Buried down in my dreams

I’m looking for some place to hide

Before I split apart at the seams

I keep hearing voices in my head

Whispering to me real low

They’ve been repeating things I’ve said

Things I don’t want to know

Tired of talking to myself

I’m losing my mental health

With all my, lame excuses

I’ve been stayin’ up too late at night

Don’t know what’s wrong with me

Yeah, I’d be doing all right

But somethings wrong that I can’t see

It must be my darker side

Yeah, he’s the one to blame

Won’t you ask him when he comes around

He’s probably using my name

Tired of talking to myself

I’m losing my mental health

With all my, lame excuses

from “No One Left To Blame”

Life’s A Bitch

Up every mornin’, gotta go to work

Put up with my boss who’s, some kinda jerk

The American dream, ain’t nothin’ but a lie

‘Cause I’m gonna be workin’, ‘till the day I die

Everybody knows, that’s no way to get rich

I’ll tell you baby, that life’s a bitch

Well my girl told me, this is the end

I caught her cheating, with my best friend

She’d give me the come on, then put me down

What’s wrong with the women, here in this town

She love’s me or hates me, but I don’t know which

I’ll tell you baby, that life’s a bitch

Guess I’ll just live, until I die

Don’t know the answer, or the reason why

But this ain’t the way things, ought to be

Just what’s the matter, is it you or me

It’s like tryin’ to find a way to, scratch an itch

I’ll tell you baby, that life’s a bitch

Life’s a bitch !

from “Too Late To Turn Back”

Love Isn’t Right Or Wrong

I think I know how this story goes

I think I’ve heard it once or twice

I better listen to what my heart knows

And be willing to pay the price

Because dreams can just melt away

And life doesn’t wait too long

Hope I find it, before the end of my days

Love isn’t right or wrong

Wish I didn’t want to, run and hide

I wish I wasn’t so afraid

I wish I didn’t feel so empty inside

Like the path already laid

Because dreams can just melt away

And life doesn’t wait too long

Hope I find it, before the end of my days

Love isn’t right or wrong

Because dreams can just melt away

And life doesn’t wait too long

Hope I find it, before the end of my days

Love isn’t right or wrong

I wish I had, a thousand stars

And I would lay them at your feet

I feel like I’m locked up behind steel bars

I want to taste your love so sweet

Because dreams can just melt away

And life doesn’t wait too long

Hope I find it, before the end of my days

Love isn’t right or wrong

I think I know how this story goes

I think I’ve heard it once or twice

I better listen to what my heart knows

And be willing to pay the price

Because dreams can just melt away

And life doesn’t wait too long

Hope I find it, before the end of my days

Love isn’t right or wrong

from “No One Left To Blame”

Movin’ To The Country

Now we’re movin’ to the country got to find some elbow room

We’re movin’ to the country so we can howl at the moon

Find a little place, and settle down

It’s time to get out of, this old town

Now we’re movin’ to the country

Gonna make our getaway

Well we’re movin’ to the country won’t be comin’ back no more

Yeah we’re movin’ to country don’t know why we didn’t do it before

Now we’re cuttin’ out, just me and you

Gonna raise some chickens, cock-a-doodle-do

Now we’re movin’ to the country

Gonna make our getaway

Well we’re movin’ to the country, ‘cause that’s the place we want to be

We’re moving’ to the country, and it’s all right by me

Gonna grow a garden, look up at the sky

Gonna go out fishin’, eat some apple pie

Now we’re movin’ to the country

Gonna make our getaway

Now we’re movin’ to the country got to find some elbow room

We’re movin’ to the country so we can howl at the moon

Find a little place, and settle down

It’s time to get out of, this old town

Now we’re movin’ to the country

Gonna make our getaway

from “Movin’ To The Country”

Narcissistic President

I’m the president, and I’m so bad

I’m the best one you ever had

I’m the president, and I’m so bad

I’m the best one you ever had

I want your money, now give it to me

I’ll shut down the government if you don’t agree

Building a wall, it won’t take too long

I’m the president, and I can do no wrong

I’m the president, and I’m no fool

Even Vladimir thinks I’m cool

I’m the president, and I’m no fool

Even Vladimir thinks I’m cool

Drink some vodka, and comb my hair

I never listen ‘cause I just don’t care

Don’t have to worry, yeah it’s ok

I’m always right no matter what I say

I’m the president, I’m always right

Say I’m wrong and I’ll just pick a fight

I’m the president, I’m always right

Say I’m wrong and I’ll just pick a fight

Illegal people have got to go

Kickin’ them out, and I told you so

Get in the way I’ll hit you, with my fist

Somebody help me, I’m a narcissist

I’m the president, and I’m so bad

I’m the best one you ever had

I’m the president, and I’m so bad

I’m the best one you ever had

I want your money, now give it to me

I’ll shut down the government if you don’t agree

Building a wall, it won’t take too long

I’m the president, and I can do no wrong

from “Hard Times”

No Deposit, No Return

No guarantees, when you love you might get burned

Only one thing for certain, no deposit, no return

One thing in this life, just one thing that I have learned

You get what you pay for, no deposit, no return

If you want some good loving, then that’s something you must earn

You can’t buy happiness, no deposit, no return

No guarantees, when you love you might get burned

Only one thing for certain, no deposit, no return

from “No Deposit, No Return”

One Way Or The Other

One way or the other, you’re gonna have to pay your dues

Ain’t no escape, and you owe it to the blues

It’s one way or the other, I don’t care who you are

One way or the other, I don’t care who you are

You’re born to lose, and the road don’t go to far

One way or the other, we’ve all got something to pay

We’re sentenced to life, life plus one more day

One way or the other, now which way will it be

Nobody’s gonna tell you, I guess we’ll have to wait and see

One way or the other, you’re gonna have to pay your dues

Ain’t no escape, and you owe it to the blues

One way or the other

from “One Way Or The Other”

Parade Of Fools

Now every night, down at the bar

You can, see them there, you know, who they are

The parade of fools

Just looking for a girl

They say, “Hey baby, let’s have some fun.”

You can see them askin’, one by one

And the parade of fools

Is pretty hard to watch

And now, all of you men, please listen to me

Now, you can’t go on, with this misery

Just, how many times will you get put down

What’s wrong with the women

In this here town

Now every night, down at the bar

You can, see them there, you know, who they are

The parade of fools

Just looking for a girl

And now, all of you men, please listen to me

Now, you can’t go on, with this misery

Just, how many times will you get put down

What’s wrong with the women

In this here town

When will they give up on, hanging ‘round

Must be gettin’ tired, of always being like a clown

In the parade of fools

Just looking for a girl

Well you know, all of the women could take their place

Come on girls it’s, no disgrace

To be in a parade of fools

Just looking for a man

And now, all of you women, please listen to me

Well, you can’t go on, with this misery

Just, how many times will you put us down

What’s wrong with the men

In this here town

Now every night, down at the bar

You can, see them there, you know, who they are

The parade of fools

Just looking for

The parade of fools

Just looking for

The parade of fools

Just looking for some fun

from “Tryin’ To Find My Way”

Peace Of Mind

Well I’m worried, I’m worried, what am I gonna do

Yeah I’m worried, I’m worried, what am I gonna do

Now where can I find, where can I find some

Peace of mind

Ah peace of mind

Well I went to see the doctor, I told him I was ill

Yeah I went to see the doctor, he just gave me a pill

Oh where can I find, where can I find some

Peace of mind

Yes peace of mind

Please somebody help me, make my pain go away

Now where can I find, where can I find some

Peace of mind

Ah peace of mind

And I went to see the preacher, asked him to let me in

Yes I went to see the preacher, please take away my sins

Now where can I find, where can I find some

Peace of mind

Yeah peace of mind

Well I’m worried, I’m worried, what am I gonna do

Yeah I’m worried, I’m worried, what am I gonna do

Now where can I find, where can I find some

Peace of mind

Ah peace of mind

from “Too Late To Turn Back”

Playin’ The Blues

Some people read the bible, some look up at the stars

Some like to meditate, but I play on my guitar

It doesn’t really matter, what kind of religion that you choose

If the music makes me higher, I’m playin’ the blues to pay my dues

Some people go to church, some go to Sunday school

I don’t do much of nothing, but act just like a fool

It doesn’t really matter, what kind of religion that you choose

If the music makes me higher, I’m playin’ the blues to pay my dues

Some people are bound for heaven, some are goin’ to hell

Nobody lives forever, I guess you just can’t tell

It doesn’t really matter, what kind of religion that you choose

If the music makes me higher, I’m playin’ the blues to pay my dues

Some people read the bible, some look up at the stars

Some like to meditate, but I play on my guitar

It doesn’t really matter, what kind of religion that you choose

If the music makes me higher, I’m playin’ the blues to pay my dues

Some people read the bible, some look up at the stars

Some like to meditate, but I play on my guitar

It doesn’t really matter, what kind of religion that you choose

If the music makes me higher, I’m playin’ the blues to pay my dues

from “Playin’ The Blues”

Please Don’t Go

Please don’t go, please don’t go

Because I love you, because I love you, I love you so

Please don’t let anything ever end this sweet romance

Please don’t go, oh darling give it one more chance

Well I was wrong, yes so wrong

And now I’m sorry, I’m so sorry for what I’ve done

What can I do, what can I do

If there is something, to prove, prove my love is true

Please don’t let anything ever end this sweet romance

Please don’t go, oh darling give it one more chance

Please don’t let anything ever end this sweet romance

Please don’t go, oh darling give it one more chance

Please don’t go, baby, please don’t go

I will never, I will never, act the fool again now

Please don’t go, oh please don’t go

I will always, I will always, always be your friend

Please don’t let anything ever end this sweet romance

Please don’t go, oh darling give it one more chance

from “Tryin’ To Find My Way”

Reggae Blues