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Twenty Years
04:00
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Twenty years of tipping my hat
Bending over backwards
Breaking my back
And I’m tired now
And I wish I could get out of this place
Twenty years of sweeping the floors
Coming up empty
People slamming the door
In my face
And I wish I could get out of this place
I swear one day I’m gonna tell them off
Walk right out that door
And from then on nobody’s ever gonna scoff
At me like before
Twenty years I’ve served up a smile
Bagging up groceries
For the shamelessly vile
And I’m tired now
And I wish I could get out of this place
Twenty years of writing these songs
Down in a basement
Where they say I belong
Waiting for the day
When I can get out of this place
I swear one day I’m gonna tell them off
Walk right out that door
And from then on nobody’s ever gonna scoff
At me like before
And from then on nobody’s ever gonna scoff
At me like before
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Baby, I’ve changed
My wicked ways
You wouldn’t recognize
Who I am these days
So baby, will you come back home?
Was lost now I’m found
A dog in the pound
I swear it’s over
I quit sleeping around
So baby, will you come back home?
You and I could’ve had the life
We wanted back then
But oh my god how I always ruin
Every good thing, honey
I’m sorry, I’m sorry
Please hear me out
You’re filled with doubt
Given my history
I’d say you’re allowed
But baby, will you come back home?
You and I could’ve had the life
We wanted back then
But oh my god how I always ruin
Every good thing, honey
I’m sorry, I’m sorry
I’ve come of age
Gone are the days
When I was acting out
Going through a phase
So baby, will you come back home?
Baby, will you come back home?
Baby, will you come back home?
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3. |
That Gets Me Through
04:23
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God, I’m getting so tired of this rain
By late December I’m already dying to get away
But I’ve got work here and that’s more than some can say
Better quit my complaining and behave
I used to dream, but now I only sleep
At least now when I wake up you’re lying next to me
Once I was alone on a tightrope walking
Sometimes I hear that old voice talking
“Man, you’re running out of time
There are people out here willing to bleed.”
But I gave it my best shot
I’m okay with being no one
If I’m someone to you
These days that gets me through
The years stretch out behind me like a reel of faded tape
I’m terrified of looking back and facing my mistakes
But every misstep that I took led me to this place
I ain’t concerned much anymore with winning any race
Lately home’s the only thing that preoccupies my thoughts
I’m still writing songs, but not at any cost
I’m just trying to make up for time lost
Baby, I’m so happy our paths crossed
‘Cause I was running out of time
A prisoner of illusions and dreams
But I gave it my best shot
I’m okay with being no one
If I’m someone to you
These days that gets me through
Used to be I was consumed by a need
For leaving my mark on this world
Now I’m only concerned with one thing
And that’s you and me, girl
No more running out of time
Because of you, I’m finally free
To give it my best shot
I’m okay with being no one
If I’m someone to you
These days that gets me through
These days that gets me through
These days that gets me through
These days that’s what I choose
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Dance
03:30
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Once they were lovers
Naïve one another
Kids thinking they could influence fate
Now there’s attorney’s fees
Dreams laid on gurneys
He’s looking back, but it’s too late
Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye
He’s still bartending
Got a place out in Kenton
Sees the kids on the weekend, they trade
She said she left him
Because she was tired of pretending
Worrying everyday
Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye
She packed up the Honda
Called her mama
Her mama told her,
“Baby, nothing’s for keeps.”
Made Albuquerque
By eleven-thirty
All the while the kids were asleep
And she kissed their heads
And whispered,
“We must’ve done something right.”
All the world’s lovers
Come dance with each other
Even at the risk of losing your way
Nothing’s eternal
But one thing’s for certain
You’ll never live if you just wait
Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye
Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye
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United States of Nothing
02:56
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I was lost inside me
A million miles away
But you brought me home
Gave me love when I needed it most
Do you know what you’ve done for me?
United States of nothing
But broken dreams and farmland
Cold empty nights
Playing songs I don’t believe anymore
But I know you believe in me
Shame on my wandering eyes
Forgive me my pride
I don’t deserve you
Still, you stay by my side
Do you know what you’ve done for me?
The road tells a clever lie
And it lured me inside
But somewhere in New York
The dream burst and died
I’m tired of flying
Always in the clouds
You pulled me down
Brought my feet back on the solid ground
Do you know what you’ve done for me?
Do you know what you’ve done for me, babe?
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Believe in You
03:21
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When you are in peril
Life’s testing your mettle
Cause no one believes in what you do
They can’t see what you see
If they could it’d be easy
Easy enough for anyone to choose
Please don’t give up
On your dreams
Though you might feel compelled to
The goal isn’t as unattainable as it seems
Believe me, I believe in you
When you’re feeling tired
So lost, uninspired
Working just to pay the rent
And the city keeps moving
While you just keep on losing
A broken cog in a wheel severely bent
Please don’t give up
On your dreams
Though you might feel compelled to
The goal isn’t as unattainable as it seems
Believe me, I believe in you
Believe me, I believe in you
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Friendly Face
03:03
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Send me home
My heart is aching
Lord, I think I’ve lost my way
Endless blacktop
I ain’t breaking
Until I’m greeted by a friendly face
It’s been a while since I’ve been home
And I wonder if I’ve gotten old
Years go by like time’s been erased
Out here looking for a friendly face
Motel beds
And lonely truckstops
Pretty girls with cocaine eyes
Jesus billboards
Bored small-town cops
Everybody’s gonna tell you lies
The booker said tonight was slow
So he just can’t pay what we were told
Still, I’ll play rain, shine, or doomsday
Out here looking for a friendly face
Out here looking for a friendly face
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My Old Dog and Me
02:28
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Just last week
My old dog died
And I’ve never been bluer, you see
She was more than a pet
And I miss her
My old dog Lucy
My old dog and me
We used to drive
With the windows down
Her sitting up front with me
Her mouth open wide
And her tongue hanging out in the breeze
My old dog and me
I don’t invest my time in people
They only ever let me down
I’m a lonely old fool
Lonelier without her around
Got a lot of time
To kill these days
And a lot of good books to read
But it ain’t quite the same
Without Lucy there at my feet
My old dog and me
My old dog and me
My old dog and me
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Teddy Wilson
04:05
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Baby, the world’s in an awful state
The system’s all a sham
As long as I have you in my life
Life is grand
Maybe the whole thing’s been rigged to fail
Maybe we never stood a chance
But as long as I have you by my side
There’s romance
Take my hand and let’s dance real slow
I’ll put on some old Teddy Wilson
For tonight, could we just let everything go?
Even if it’s just a brief escape from this prison
We’re late on the rent
And we’ve still bills to pay
No money in the bank
But as long as I have you
On my side, I’ll relax
Take my hand and let’s dance real slow
I’ll put on some old Teddy Wilson
For tonight could we just let everything go?
Even if it’s just a brief escape from this prison
Take my hand and let’s dance real slow
I’ll put on some old Teddy Wilson
For tonight could we let it all erode?
Even if it’s just a big old waste, baby listen
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10. |
Strangers Alone
03:48
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Here we are
Near yet so far
Strangers alone in this room
Cursed to be
Forever unfree
Strangers alone in this room
Cross the line
Take a chance with me
Or else we’re certainly doomed
We’re killing ourselves
And we’re all we have
Strangers alone me and you
Here we are
The same beating heart
Strangers alone in this room
Cursed to cry
To live and to die
Strangers alone in this room
Cross the line
Take a chance with me
Or else we’re certainly doomed
We’re killing ourselves
And we’re all we have
Strangers alone me and you
Strangers alone me and you
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