If Teardrops Were Pennies

Picture compliments of Les Leverett Photography

Thank you Les!

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

I'd have all the treasures my pockets would hold.

Yes I'd be oh so wealthy with treasures untold.

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

The tears that have fallen won't buy you a thing.

The heartaches you've caused me won't pay for a ring.

And your love that I wanted would not have grown cold.

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

An acre of diamonds I'd offer to your.

A solid gold mansion an airplane or two.

And this whole world would be yours to have and to hold.

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

If teardrops were pennnies and heartaches were gold.

I'd have all the treasures my pockets would hold.

I'd be oh so wealthy with treasures untold.

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

I'd have all the treasures my pockets would hold.

Yes I'd be oh so wealthy with treasures untold.

If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold.

Crying My Heart Out Over You

Picture compliments of Les Leverett Photography.

Thank you Les!

Oh somewhere the music's playin soft and low.

And a stranger holds the one that I love so.

I was blind I couldn't see that she meant the world to me.

But like a fool I stood and watched her go.

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Now I'm crying my heart out over you.

Those blue eyes now they smile at someone new.

Ever since you went away I die a little more each day.

For I'm crying my heart out over you.

Each night I climb the stairs up to my room.

And it seem I hear you whisper in the gloom.

I miss your picture on the wall and your footsteps in the hall.

For I'm crying my heart out over you.

Now I'm crying my heart out over you.

those blue eyes now they smile at someone new.

Ever since you went away I die a little more each day.

For I'm crying my heart out over you.

Yes I'm crying my heart out over you.

Goodbye Tennessee

Way down south in Tennessee where corn is the crop.

Ten gallons to the acre that's the best I ever got.

But I made me a little brew in my old shack.

That nosey sheriff saw the smoke a boilin' out the back.

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Goodbye Tennessee so long Tennessee.

Things were gettin mighty hot when I left Tennessee.

Goodbye Tennessee my home Tennessee.

I'll go back when things cool off down in Tennessee.

I'm a ridge running barefoot boy a home grown country lad.

Flour sack shirts and overalls is all I ever had.

But I went to a fancy store and I bought a sunday suit.

Then swapped it for a jug of corn and I drawed a hound to boot.

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Now I built me a fancy house with a fireplace and a den.

A picture window with no glass and a hound dog lookin in.

My wife had me throwed in jail because I burnt it down.

But I refuse to hang my hat where I can't keep my hound.

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For A Minute There

You've rushed by me and oh you came so near.

That I could smell the perfume in your hair.

And oh the memories that took me back in time.

And my heart stood still for just one minute there.

For a minute there I forgot where I was.

Remembering only when you used to care.

And as you walked by you almost touched my arm.

I nearly called your name for a minute there.

The man beside you looked so satisfied.

Knowing that his wedding ring you wear.

It cost him nothing for a lifetime in your arms.

But I'd give all I own for just one minute there.

The man beside you looked so satisfied.

Knowing that his wedding ring you wear.

It cost him nothing for a lifetime in your arms.

But I'd give all I own for just one minute there.

But I'd give all I own for just one minute there.

We'd Destroy Each Other

Oh we'd destroy each other after while.

I'm glad that you don't love me.

And I'm glad I don't love you.

We're too much alike our hearts are much to wild.

It's best that you don't kiss me.

And it's best I don't kiss you.

Cause we'd destroy each other after while.

I know it hurts to hold me.

And you know I'm hurtin' too.

Why can't we both stop acting like a child?

I'm better off without you.

You're better off without me too.

Cause we'd destroy each other after while.

I know it hurts to hold me.

And you know I'm hurtin' too.

Why can't we both stop acting like a child?

I'm better off without you.

You're better off without me too.

Cause we'd destroy each other after while.

Cause we'd destroy each other after while.

Sundown In Nashville

The sign says welcome to Nashville.

From what ever road you've been down.

It seems like the first of the milestones.

For here is the city the town.

It's a quaint old mystical city.

Where idols and legends have stood.

Port city where dreams come to harbor.

A country boys Hollywood.

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But it's lonely at sundown in Nashville.

That's when beaten souls start to weep.

Each evening at sundown in Nashville.

They sweep broken dreams off the street.

You walk down sixteenth to broadway.

You walk past the new hall of fame.

And the record man with the big cigar.

He never once asked me my name.

You'll find some discarded love songs.

And visions of fame on the ground.

And pieces of dreams thats been shattered.

They drift to the outskirts of town.

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Loving Arms

Waldron Fabry Photo from my personal collection.

Loving arms will wait for you.

Sweet sweet dreams that won't come true.

I've just got to see you one more time.

And let these loving arms pretend you're mine.

Another love won't set you free.

You'll never share a home with me.

With loving arms and hearts so blue

Tonight I'll say my last goodbye to you.

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Loving arms must let you go.

Loving arms will miss you so.

I've just got to see you one more time.

And let these loving arms pretend you're mine.

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Punish Me Tomorrow

I know it's wrong to love her, he'll never let her go.

But I can't help the way I feel, Lord I love her so.

And though the world condemns me, to me this love is right.

So punish me tomorrow for loving her tonight.

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Oh punish me tomorrow, when I miss he sweet caress.

When love will be a memory, to hide my loneliness.

I love her so and I don't know or care what's wrong or right.

So punish me tomorrow, for loving her tonight.

I've never loved another and I know she loves me too.

And so we dream, we plan and scheme, although they can't come true.

And someday when it's over and the tears dim my sight.

Just punish me tomorrow, for loving her tonight.

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If I'd Only Met You First

Just like so many other men we hear about in song.

I wed the wrong girl just before the right one came along.

Though I was tied to someone else the day you came my way.

But if I'd only met you first you'd be my own today.

I knew I didn't love her on the day we said I do.

But placed the ring upon her hand and promised to be true.

I thought some day I'd learn to care so we made the vow.

But if I'd only met you first things would be different now.

The one I hold in my heart now can never have my name.

Because the one I never loved would have to bear the shame.

To leave her now would break her heart and thats what makes me stay.

But if I'd only met you first it wouldn't be this way.

So now I'm doomed to live a lie because we met too late.

She'll never set me free and so I can't ask you to wait.

If you should find another love I won't stand in your way.

But if I'd only met you first you'd be my own today.

We'll Sweep Out The Ashes In The Morning

We'll Sweep Out The Ashes In The Morning

We'll sweep out the ashes in the morning.

We know it's wrong to let his fire burn between us.

We've got to stop this wild desire in you and in me.

So we'll let the fire burn once again until the thrill is gone.

Then we'll sweep out the ashes in the morning.

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We're two people caught up in a flame that has to die down soon.

I didn't mean to start this fire and either did you.

So tonight wen you hold me tight we'll let the fire burn on.

Then we'll sweep out the ashes in the morning.

Each time we meet we both agree it's for the last time.

But out of your arms and I'm out of my mind.

So well take the thrill of stolen love tonight until the dawning.

Then we'll sweep out the ashes in the morning.

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Can I Draw The Line

We meet here in secret, on the dark side of town.

There's others home waiting while we slip around.

The wrong that we're doing, seems right to the wine.

When we part tonight dear, can I draw the line?

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Can I draw the line? Can I ever win?

And tempted to come back, to fool me again.

I'm trying to treat you, like an old friend of mine.

But with heaven so near me, can I draw the line?

We're drawn like the moth that seeks out the flame.

Our lips craving kisses, that bring others shame.

There must be an ending, a place and a time.

With your arms around me, can I draw the line?

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It's Called Cheating

Waldron Fabry photo from my personal collection.

It's Called Cheating

To meet here like this, is a heaven of bliss.

But it's called cheating, I know.

Some call it slipping, some call it living.

I don't like it, but I love you, you know.

At our table it's dim, say you love me not him.

Let's forget for one moment, about home.

Let's forget that we're cheating, forget that we're slipping.

I don't like it, but I love you, you know.

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It's called cheating. It's called stealing.

I don't like it, but I love you, you know.

It's called cheating. It's called stealing.

I don't like it, but we've gone too far you know.

Although the place is dim, I believe I saw him.

And he's with a woman I know.

Yes your man is cheating, your man is slipping.

Who's that woman? Why that's my Rose.

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