It was Sunday morning, I was seven years old In the backyard playing in a big mudhole I was all decked out, ready for church Had my brand new suit all
(Larry Boone/Paul Nelson) I knew she was lonely, and I was alone A stranger in a strange town, too far from home Her eyes blue as diamonds, her hair
Last thing I expected Was to get her call tonight Cause the last thing that I heard from her She found "Mr. Right" But when I came home this evening
[Verse 1] A little boy on a big jet plane Taking off in the pouring rain They're bouncin' 'round like a basketball He says "Mama what if we fall?" She
Cigarettes are bad for your health And smoky bars I can't help myself I try to quit but it's a curse I love 'em I hate 'em I love 'em just like her
Last night I had a real good time just my buddies and me A bunch of beer drinking card playing B.S.in' SOB's A regular spot on Wednesday night It didn
(Gary Baker/Frank Myers/Tracy Lawrence) This makin' a livin' is killin' me I work like a dog in this hot factory Can't even afford a vacation when I
(Larry Boone/Paul Nelson/Tracy Lawrence) A cup of coffee with the first sunlight At a last chance Texaco I'm thumbin' through a worn out road map Tryin
(Larry Boone/Paul Nelson/Tracy Lawrence) Broke down on the interstate Just outside of Wichita I said, don't worry baby it'll be alright Two young and
He was sittin' there, his brush in hand Paintin' waves as they danced, upon the sand With every stroke, he brought to life The deep blue of the ocean
They come from the wrong side of the track Born a breed apart Can't tie em up, can't pin 'em down Always clinging to some old star They chase that restless
Her Mercedes Benz is parked right outside Ring on her finger man it's a sight for sore eyes But now it's losing it's shine A memory that she thought
All week long, she loves to stay at home and hold me She hangs her buckle in the closet, Keeps her boots up on the shelf Heaven knows the good Lord
As you lie in my arms Girl my hearts on my sleeve Words come so hard, in moments like these theres feelings I have, that are so hard to show But right
Vogue magazine, empty coffee cup Out of curiosity I picked it up Said ?Does he still love you?? Turn to page 123 That?s when I realized she left it there
We said our goodbyes I watched her board the plane As she taxied down the runway I felt a pain That brought me to my knees All the times before we seemed
In her bare feet, white cotton dress A ribbon holding back her curls In a sweet gentle voice, she sings a lullaby To two sleepy little girls In the nightlight
What would you say if I told you I was sorry And that I've come to realize Life means nothing without you Would you take my hand Would you forgive