She knows there's no success like failure; And that failure's no success at all.
Turn your back, wash your hands,; There's always someone who understands
Tell ev'rybody; Down in ol' 'Frisco; That Tiny Montgomery's comin'; Down to say Hello
Every time you leave and go off someplace,; Things fall to pieces in my face
Did I miss the mark or; Over-step the line; That only you could see?
Your loyalty is not to me; But to the stars above
In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand; In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
Temptation's not an easy thing
I know all about poison, I know all about fiery darts,; I don't care how rough the road is, show me where it starts,; Whatever pleases You, tell it to my heart.
Since every pleasure's got an edge of pain; Pay for your ticket and don't complain
But I mean no harm nor put fault, On anyone that lives in a vault, But it's alright, Ma, if I can't please him.
You're the other half of what I am, you're the missing piece
Yes, I know now, traps are only set by me; And I do not really need to be; Assured that love is just a four-letter word
They used to grow food in Kansas; Now they want to grow it on the moon and eat it raw.; I can see the day coming when even your home garden; Is gonna be against the law.
Maybe they'll get me and maybe they won't; But not tonight and it won't be here; There are things I could say but I don't; I know the mercy of God must be near
You'd better do somethin' quick; She's your lover now.
Ever since you walked right in, the circle's been complete
Time passes slowly when you're lost in a dream.
If your mem'ry serves you well,; You'll remember you're the one; That called on me to call on them; To get you your favors done.
goodbye's too good a word, gal; so I'll just say fare thee well
When the last rays of daylight go down; Buddy, you'll roll no more; I can hear the church bells ringing in the yard; I wonder who they're ringing for
The pump don't work; 'Cause the vandals took the handles
No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
Don't even hear a murmur of a prayer; It's not dark yet, but it's getting there.
Time passes slowly when you're searchin' for love.
Now, I can't go back to what was, baby,; I can't unring the bell.
Guess it's too late to say the things to you; That you needed to hear me say.
All the people we used to know; Are an illusion to me now
It was then that I got up to leave; But she said, "Don't forget,; Everybody must give something back; For something they get."
Ring them bells, for the time that flies,; For the child that cries; When innocence dies.
Dark Beauty; Meet me at the border late tonight
I see people who are supposed to know better standin' around like furniture.
I've still got the scars that the sun didn't heal
If this is love then gimme more; And more and more and more and more.
When you cease to exist, then who will you blame?; I've tried my best to love you, but I cannot play this game; Your best friend and my worst enemy is one and the same
the cops don't need you; and man they expect the same
Thought I'd shaken the wonder and the phantoms of my youth
I couldn't see where we were goin'; But you said you knew an' I took your word
And I'll tell it and think it and speak it and breathe it
They'll stone ya when you're at the breakfast table.
My love for her is taking such a long time to die
Put my tears in a bottle
Screw the top on tight
Your cracked country lips,; I still wish to kiss,; As to be under the strength of your skin.
He got an all girl orchestra and when he says; "Strike up the band," they hit it
If there's a poor boy on the street,; Then let him have my seat; 'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you.
Took a stranger to teach me, to look into justice's beautiful face; And to see an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Oh, the only decent thing I did when I worked as a postal clerk; Was to haul your picture down off the wall near the cage where I used to work.; Was I a fool or not to try to protect your identity?; You looked a little burned out, my friend,; I thought it might be up to me.
Why does he look so righteous while your face is so changed
I like the cool way you look at me,; Everything about you is bringing me; Misery.
The country music station plays soft; but there's nothing, really nothing, to turn off
Don't you cry and don't you die and don't you burn
You're gonna have to serve somebody.
There's some people that; You don't forget,; Even though you've only seen'm; One time or two.
For all eternity I think I will remember; That icy wind that's howling in your eye.
Ain't no reason to go anywhere.
I stood alone upon the ridge and all I did was watch.
I hear that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace.
People on the platforms; Waiting for the trains; I can hear their hearts a-beatin'; Like pendulums swinging on chains
I just want you to know; I can see through your masks
