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LYRICS:
Well, I’m two days out of Tulsa – four days out of jail
And I’m high and dry in Memphis, Tennessee
And if I ever find her – if I live to tell the tale
I’ll tell the world, how lovin’ her has made a fool of me
Well, I met her at the local rodeo
All fixed up with nowhere else to go
She flashed those big blue eyes – right there I realized
The lady’s roped and tied me – much to my surprise
Now, I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
you know true love is just too hard to find
If I don’t find her soon I just may lose my mind
Yes, I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
Candle-light romancin’ – dancin’ until dawn
The mornin’ broke – I woke up all alone
She never said good-bye – never gave one reason why
She loved me then she left me – now I’m out here on my own
I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
You know true love is just too hard to find
If I don’t find her soon I just may lose my mind
Yes, I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
I used to be a player – just played hard to get
But “used to be’s” don’t matter anymore
This lady’s got my number – though she hasn’t called me yet
She’s runnin’ from my lovin’ but I need her more and more
Chased her all across the USA
Through every two-bit bar along the way
But up around the bend – gonna catch her once again
And give her all my lovin’ boys – but until then –
I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
You know true love is just too hard to find
If I don’t find her soon I just may lose my mind
When I do we’ll be makin’ out just fine
She’s just playin’ hard to get – no I haven’t found her, yet
But when I do – I’m gonna make her mine!
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Carolina Dawn
03:03
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LYRICS:
Lost too long in the California sunshine
Longin’ for the shelter of my Carolina home
Never found peace in the blue Pacific
Carolina’s callin’ – now I’m headin’ home alone
Gotta hitch a ride, Lord, I’m bound to be there
West coast blues – I’ve been gone too long
Say so long – California sunset
Headin’ for the Carolina dawn
Desert sun runnin’ to the blue horizon
Crystal skies blazin’ just as far as I can see
Radiator steamin’ all the way to Flagstaff
Cactus sun blisterin’ – is she thinkin’ of me
Hundred mile ride on an 18-wheeler
Back to ridin’ rails that go on and on
Say so long – Arizona sunset
Headin’ for the Carolina dawn
Amarillo rest stop – Oklahoma City
Great Plains crossin’ to my country home
Say so long Oklahoma sunset
Headin’ for the Carolina dawn
Mississippi cross into blue grass country
Makin’ tracks from Memphis & we’re on our way
Dreamin’ of the girl with her green eyes smilin’
Thousand miles ridin’ on the long highway
Blue Ridge Mountains – risin in the distance
Nashville playin’ like a Country song
Say so long – Tennessee sunset
Headin’ for the Carolina dawn
Outer Banks sparkle on the far horizon
Great Atlantic stretchin’ just as far as I can see
Hatteras light beam streamin’ through the heavens
Wonderin’ is she really even thinkin’ of me
Suddenly I see her – wavin’ from the front porch
Green eyes smilin’ in the Carolina sun
Say hello – Carolina sunrise
Welcome to the Carolina dawn
Say hello – Carolina sunrise
Welcome to the Carolina dawn
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Louisiana Line
02:47
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LYRICS:
Long haul runnin’ outta Louisiana
Arctic moon risin’ down on Thunder Bay
Heavy rig delivery into deep mine country
Back haul loaded now I’m on my way
Northern lights flashin’ up across the border
Radar jammin’s workin’ – makin’ up time
Say so long – Minnesota Smokies
Headin’ for the Louisiana Line
Interstate flyin’ south around Milwaukee
Windy City skyline lightin’ up the night
Cajun lady waitin’ down in Louisiana
Red lights flashin’ in my rear view sight
Evansville detour heavy load a-shiftin’
Petal to the metal still pickin’ up time
Say so long – Indiana Smokies
Headin’ for the Louisiana Line
Diesel pipes hummin’ heavy rig is screamin’
Hammer down shiftin’ while the big wheels whine
Say so long – Ol’ Kentucky Smokies
Headin’ for the Louisiana line
Skyline risin’ out along the water
Memphis city shinin’ like a River Boat Queen
Black & whites downshift – weavin’ through the wreckage
Convoy formin’ – now we’re pickin up steam
Runnin’ on south past Jackson Mississippi
Red lights flashin’ now it’s hammer down time
Say so long – Mississippi Smokies
Headin’ for the Louisiana line
Crossin’ on over into Bayou country
Cajun lady waitin for her one true heart
Lazy river swimmin’ to the Gulf Coast delta
Keepin’ deep secrets in the alligator swamp
Baton Rouge gleamin’ mornin’ sun shinin’
Backwoods hiding what the law won’t find
Say hello – Louisiana country
Safe across the Louisiana Line
Say hello – Louisiana Lady
Safe inside the Louisiana Line
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Olde New Town
02:33
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LYRICS:
Headin’ on down to Olde New Town – sailin’ on back to stay
Ridin’ the waves while the river runs down
Paddle wheel pushin’ while the water runs ‘round
Headin’ on back today
Headin’ on down to Olde New Town – sailin’ on back today
Ridin’ the wind – singin’ all night
Sailin’ on south ‘til dawn tonight
Headin’ on back to stay
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My Baby Rocks
02:41
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LYRICS:
She rocks. She shocks.
My Baby’s turnin’ heads when she walks
Got ‘em all breakin’ a sweat – but they ain’t seen nothin’ yet!
Cause she’s smooth. When she moves. Steppin’ in her high heel shoes
Baby’s just as sly as a fox – she’s sure makin’ waves when she walks
Oooh – my Baby rocks!
She’s fine. She’s all mine.
My Baby’s got me towin’ the line
She’s always knowin’ what’s on their mind
Even when they’re walkin’ behind
She’s a true beauty. Country fresh cutie.
When they see her comin’ – everyone stops
She’s sure makin’ waves when she walks
Wow – my Baby rocks!
Heads are sure turnin’ – Baby’s got ‘em burnin’
The movin’ that she’s doin’ is hot
Whole town’s talkin’ – whole world’s watchin’
Everybody knows what she’s got – that’s a lot!
She glows. And it shows.
She’s gettin’ looks wherever she goes
Rockin’ from her head to her toes
Baby’s got it all and everyone knows
The whole country rolls when she rocks
She’s sure makin’ waves when she walks
Wow – my Baby rocks!
Heads are really turnin’ – Baby’s got ‘em burnin’
The word is spreadin’ all over town
County’s all watchin – everybody’s talkin’
I got the hottest baby around
It’s news. When she moves.
Baby’s getting’ rave reviews
Offers comin’ day and night
Those moves are out of sight!
The lady’s headin’ straight to the top
She’s sure makin’ waves when she walks
Wow – my Baby rocks!
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Port Of Spain
02:32
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LYRICS:
Come on down – to Port of Spain – where trouble never goes
Let’s go to Port of Spain – where the cold wind never blows
Made a my home in de nordern plain
Snowin’ dere all year long
One trip south an I never return
Come a help a me sing a dis song
Come on down – to Port of Spain – where trouble never goes
Let’s go to Port of Spain – where the cold wind never blows
Gotta myself a big Mama
I don’t know where she been
Don’t wanna ask my Mama
Who put ‘er in da shape she’s in
Well if you wanna live a foreva
Donta eva aska me why
Find youself a pretty young island Mama
Wid a coconut skirt – oh my!
Come on down – to Port of Spain – where trouble never goes
Let’s go to Port of Spain – where the cold wind never blows
If you eva gotta big problem
Don’ know what you’re gonna do
Betta get a rid a dat problem
‘fore dat problem – get rid a you
Well, Come on down – to Port of Spain – where trouble never goes
Let’s go to Port of Spain – where the cold wind never blows
Come on down – to Port of Spain – where trouble never goes
Let’s go to Port of Spain – where the cold wind never blows
Come on down – to Port of Spain – where trouble never goes
Let’s go to Port of Spain – where the cold wind never blows
Well, Come on down – Come on down –
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How Many Nights
03:49
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LYRICS:
How many nights can this lonely old heart be broken
How many tears can one heart take – ‘til this heartache fades away
How many dreams can remain forever unspoken
And how many times can I turn and watch
As you turn and walk away
Maybe late at night – they pay me to take care of business
Maybe in the morning – you’ll pay me to just walk away
Maybe as I’m leavin’ I’ll take all the love that you promised
Baby you’re explainin’– but I just can’t hear what you say
Maybe there’s a reason your women do all of your cryin’
Ladies of the evenin’ – when a heart breaks it don’t make a sound
Feelin is believin’ – but all I can feel is I’m dyin’
Baby I’m believin’ you just don’t want me around
Maybe late at night – you pay me to take care of business
Maybe in the morning – you’ll pay me to just walk away
Maybe as I’m leavin’ I’ll take all the love that you promised
Baby you’re explainin’– but I just can’t hear what you say
How many nights can this lonely old heart be broken
How many tears can one heart take – ‘til this heartache fades away
How many dreams can remain forever unspoken
And how many times can I turn and watch
As you turn and walk away
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English Garden
02:30
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LYRICS:
Sittin’ in an English Garden – lettin’ the sun get in my eyes
I’ve seen the sun set often – but I’ve never seen it rise
I’m surprised to hear you’re leavin’ – now you say it’s time to go
Even though I’ll always love you – I just wanted you to know
It’s all right – it’s okay
I guess if I could I’d make you stay
But you’re free – go on, fly
With the wind at your back
You could touch the sky
But don’t look back to find me
‘cause, it’s makin’ me feel so sad
Your face could only remind me
You’re the best friend that I’ve ever had
Sittin’ in an English Garden – see me laugh but hear me cry
I’ve lost the blue horizon – like a bird that just can’t fly
If you’re there then I can’t find you – look behind you throw away
The thoughts that only blind you to the words I just can’t say
It’s all right – it’s okay
I guess if I could I’d make you stay
But you’re free – go on, fly
With the wind at your back you could touch the sky, girl
But don’t look back to find me – ‘cause, it’s makin’ me feel so sad
Your face could only remind me – you’re the best friend
That I’ve ever had
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Number Nine Mine
03:57
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LYRICS:
There’s a rumblin’ down in Number Nine Mine
Searchin’ for some buddies of mine
Hope we make it out on time
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
Lived my whole life in these mines
Lifetime workin’ – draggin’ the line
Trouble down in ol’ Number Nine
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’ – Whoa – There’s a rumblin’
They say we won’t abandon our own
No way they’ll leave us – here all alone
Buried down here – under rubble and stone
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
Workin’ for our hourly pay
Black Gold diggin’ – down here night and day
Never learned no other way
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’ – Whoa – There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’ – Whoa – There’s a rumblin’
Wonderin’ bout that woman I love
Wonderin’ what she’s feelin’ – there up above
Mile a black dirt – can sure make it rough
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’ – Whoa – There’s a rumblin’
Someone callin’ – Can you hear ‘em
Are they comin’ – Can you hear ‘em
Are they comin’ – Can you hear ‘em
Are they comin’ – Can you hear ‘em – Someone callin’
Are they comin’ – Can you hear ‘em
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’ – Whoa, yeah
There’s a rumblin’ – There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’ – Are they comin’
There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’
Are they comin’
Can you hear ‘em
There’s a rumblin’
There’s a rumblin’
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Runnin' Man
02:58
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LYRICS:
And he’s runnin just as far as the arms of the law
And he’s runnin’ just as hard as he can
And he’s runnin’ from the charms of a lady’s arms
He’s the Runnin’ Man – yeah, he’s the Runnin’ Man
He came runnin’ out of Georgia on a moonlit night
He came lookin’ for a lady to play
She came sayin’ she could chase him to the ends of the earth
Now she’s chasin’ that good ole boy to this day
Yeah, she left her Daddy’s comfort for an outlaw life
For the lover she said she’d never leave
Funny how love can slow a man down
When the lovin’s just too good to believe
And he’s runnin’ just as far as the arms of the law
And he’s runnin’ just as hard as he can
And he’s runnin’ from the charms of a lady’s arms
He’s the Runnin’ Man – yeah, he’s the Runnin’ Man
Well they caught up with him north of an old minin’ town
Backwoods shack south of Cheyenne
Smiled as they watched him lay his six-shooter down
Sayin’ fellas come and get me – I’m here if you can
But she had ‘em in her sights & by the time they were through
Well that lady had the law on the run
Rescued and arrested by love once again
His runnin’ days are finally done
And he’s runnin’ just as far as the arms of the law
And he’s runnin’ just as hard as he can
And he’s rollin’ in the arms of his ladies’ charms
He’s the Runnin’ Man – yeah, he’s the Runnin’ Man
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Sail Away Lady
03:55
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LYRICS:
Sail away lady – sail into the night
Sail your wide oceans alone
Follow the dreams of your youth on your flight
Sail away lady, sail home – sail home
On to your white winter home
She glides like a princess who’s sure of her place
Her eyes are as clear as the sky
She’s a lily white lady of style and grace
Born with a spirit to fly
But lately her heart feels heavy as rain
She dimly remembers a dream
She longs for the snow-covered mountains again
Far from the ocean she’s seen
Sail away lady – sail into the night
Sail your wide ocean alone
Follow the dreams of your youth on your flight
Sail away lady, sail home – sail home
On to your white winter home
She searches her soul for a memory
She stretches her wings to the wind
She rises like mist on the north sea
Her journey is set to begin
And into the night she goes sailin’
To soar through a clear cloudless sky
The mountains are silently callin’
And only the lady knows why – knows why
Only the lady knows why
Sail away lady – sail into the night
Sail your wide oceans alone
Follow the dreams of your youth on your flight
Sail away lady, sail home – sail home
On to your white winter home
A bright silver blanket is stretchin’ below
With stars for as far as she sees
She feels like the salmon that’s fightin’ the flow
Of the river’s swift run to the sea
On, she sails on through the night air
The moon makes a map for her eyes
A Milky Way compass can carry her there
As on to the mountain she flies – she flies
On through the cold northern skies
Sail away lady – sail into the night
Sail your wide oceans alone
Follow the dreams of your youth on your flight
Sail away lady, sail home – sail home
On to your white winter home
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The Who Put Song
03:07
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LYRICS:
Who put the kick in country
Who put the heart in soul
Who put the “Zing” into all that swing
Who put the “Rock” into rock ‘n roll
I gotta hand it to the man it’s a perfect plan
Makes my baby love me – anytime she can
Workin’ all day in the hot noon sun
Rockin’ to the music til the morning comes
Rockin’ til the morning comes
Who put the “Bop” in the Bebop, baby
Who put the jive in jazz
Who put the rap in the rappin’ beat
Who put the “Raz” – in the Raz-a-ma-taz
I gotta hand it to the man it’s a perfect plan
Makes my baby love me – anyway she can
Fillin’ up our nights with so much sound
Rockin’ to the music when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
Who put the “Mmmm…” in the Melody
Who put the split in the harmony
Who put the drive in the disco beat
Who put the you into you and me
Who put the “Boss” in the Bosanova
Who put the rhythm in the blues
Who put the sax in the Big Band, baby
Who put the blue in my blue suede shoes
Gotta hand it to the man it’s a perfect plan
Makes my baby love me – anytime she can
Fillin’ up our nights with so much sound
Rockin’ to the rhythm when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
Who put the apple in the Garden of Eden
Who put the woman with the man
Who put the moon in the moonlight, baby
Who made the music since the world began
I gotta hand it to the man it’s a perfect plan
Makes my baby love me – every way she can
Fillin’ up our nights with so much sound
Rockin’ to the music when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
Rockin’ when the sun goes down
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Pennsylvania Home
03:11
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LYRICS:
There’s a place where dreams are born
A man can still live free
My boyhood home is callin’ out to me
Traveled all around this world
From sea to shinin’ sea
Pennsylvania’s still callin’ out to me
From the rugged western steel mills
Where they blast the iron ore
To Philadelphia’s Freedom Bell
And the untamed Great Lake shore
Pennsylvania’s callin’ no matter how far I roam
Callin’ me back – Pennsylvania Home
From the birthplace of our nation
And the fields at Valley Forge
To the blood-soaked graves at Gettysburg
Where we turned the tide of the Civil War
Pennsylvania’s callin’ no matter how far I roam
Callin’ me back – Pennsylvania Home
Now the Susquehanna’s flowing on
To The Mason-Dixon Line
The Endless mountains rise to touch the sky
Red-tailed Hawks still rule the air
The Eagle still flies free
And Freedom’s light still shines for you and me
From the rollin’ golden wheat fields
And the clearest mountain streams
To the ancient Alleghenies
Where a man can live his dreams
Pennsylvania’s callin’ no matter how far I roam
Callin’ me back – Pennsylvania Home
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Here We Go Again
03:28
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HERE WE GO AGAIN
Written expressly for The Front Porch Country Band
Words & music © 2007-2009 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment.
© USAgency, Inc. (BMI) All rights reserved worldwide.
LYRICS:
Agent called this mornin’ – clamorin’ for a show
Knew this ol’ vacation had to end
Says all across the USA – dates are closin’ fast
Front porch tour is formin’ once again
Management, call the airlines – round up all our gear
We’re off to sing our songs – both old ‘n new
Flash the news all our fans – party’s ‘bout to start
Comin’ soon to a Front Porch close to you
So long Susquehanna – we’re headin’ out tonight
Goodbye to all our lovers, wives & friends
We’re sailin’ off for parts unknown – book another flight
Load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
Johnny’s packed his ol’ black hat – Kimbo’s packed his bass
Alison’s packin’ outfits by the ton
Rick & Richard’s guitars are strung and nearly tuned
Joey’s packin’ all the keys and drums
So long Susquehanna – we’re headin’ out tonight
Goodbye to all our lovers, wives & friends
We’re sailin’ off for parts unknown – book another flight
Load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
So long Susquehanna – we’re headin’ out tonight
Goodbye to all our lovers, wives & friends
We’re sailin’ off for parts unknown – book another flight
Load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
Hello Carolina – Colorado, too
California’s waitin’ round the bend
We’re sailin’ off for parts unknown – headin’ out tonight
Load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
Hello Nome, Alaska – Honolulu too
China’s waitin’ – like a long lost friend
We’re sailin’ off for parts unknown – headin’ out tonight
Load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
Yeah, load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
Load ‘em up – “Here We Go Again”
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THEY DON'T LET ME SING
Written expressly for The Front Porch Country Band
Words & music © 2007-2009 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment.
© USAgency, Inc. (BMI) All rights reserved worldwide.
LYRICS:
Well, they don’t let me sing here
In The Front Porch Country Band
They let me play on everything
And pose for pictures, man
I get the call, “Bring your guitar…”
They show me where to stand
But they won’t let me sing here
In The Front Porch Country Band
I get to write and pick and grin
Whenever we record
I get to sweat and worry
Over every little chord
Well, I get to stand before our fans
And be the “Guitar Man”
But they won’t let me sing here
In The Front Porch Country Band
Well, John and Kimbo fight it out
To see who sings the lead
Unless the singer’s female
Then it’s Alison - "Indeed!"
And sometimes, every now and then
Even Joey takes the stand
But they won’t let me sing here
In The Front Porch Country Band
Richard slides the faders
And he turns them little knobs
And then they let us smile for the press
And we get to act like country snobs
They even make us hawk these “Country Rocks”
And I get to “aim” that country van
But they won’t let us sing here –
In The Front Porch Country Band
You know, Kimbo gets the fan mail
And Johnny, he gets all the girls
And Alison, she’s always getting’ “dolled up”
To sing before this whole world
And all they ever let me do is play this guitar
Where they tell me to stand
But they won’t let me sing here
In The Front Porch Country Band
But sometimes on the weekends – we ain’t got no show
We get to sit and pick and sing – relaxin’ don’t you know
And then when no one’s lookin’ – and them singers ain’t around
We get to take a deep breath – and make an awesome sound
“You start…"
“Okay, now I’m gonna start…and then you follow…you’ll understand…”
“Row, Row, Row Your Boat…”
“There’s just us two here…!”
“Oh, that’ll sell records!...”
And they just won’t let us sing here
In The Front Porch Country Band
“I really don’t think we sing that bad, do you, Richard…?”
“I…I really don’t, No...!”
“Just ‘cause they look better’n us don’t mean they sing better’n us…”
“They look better’n you…”
“Matter of fact, Joey don’t even look better’n us, if you ask me…”
“No…”
“But Johnny, he’s cute…(laugh)…but I think Alison a lot cuter’n that…”
“I’ll go along with that…yep…yep…no problem…”
“Then there’s Kimbo…”
“Kimbo’s cute…”
“Kimbo…! Kimbo…!”
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I'm Lost (But I'm Makin' Record Time)
Written expressly for The Front Porch Country Band. Words & music © 2007-2009 co-written with JJolin-RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment.
© USAgency, Inc. (BMI) All rights reserved worldwide.
LYRICS:
Well, I’m two days out of Tulsa – four days out of jail
And I’m high and dry in Memphis, Tennessee
And if I ever find her – if I live to tell the tale
I’ll tell the world, how lovin’ her has made a fool of me
Well, I met her at the local rodeo
All fixed up with nowhere else to go
She flashed those big blue eyes – right there I realized
The lady’s roped and tied me – much to my surprise
Now, I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
you know true love is just too hard to find
If I don’t find her soon I just may lose my mind
Yes, I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
Candle-light romancin’ – dancin’ until dawn
The mornin’ broke – I woke up all alone
She never said good-bye – never gave one reason why
She loved me then she left me – now I’m out here on my own
I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
You know true love is just too hard to find
If I don’t find her soon I just may lose my mind
Yes, I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
I used to be a player – just played hard to get
But “used to be’s” don’t matter anymore
This lady’s got my number – though she hasn’t called me yet
She’s runnin’ from my lovin’ but I need her more and more
Chased her all across the USA
Through every two-bit bar along the way
But up around the bend – gonna catch her once again
And give her all my lovin’ boys – but until then –
I’m lost but I’m makin’ record time
You know true love is just too hard to find
If I don’t find her soon I just may lose my mind
When I do we’ll be makin’ out just fine
She’s just playin’ hard to get – no I haven’t found her, yet
But when I do – I’m gonna make her mine!
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The Front Porch Country Band is the American band formed in 2001 and comprised of six seasoned stage and studio musicians brought together from successful solo careers to record and perform as one group. Their music expands the notion of "country music" with influences of rock, pop, folk and Americana, with each member playing a variety of instruments and sharing time on lead vocals. ... more
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