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Tunnel Vision
04:49
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I’ve been around the world
seen more than I bargained for
Shiny cities edged with gray
Perfect mountain views
that draw attention from the refuse that
people have just thrown away
But when I see you
my vision narrows
just a little
around the corners
of my eyes
I can’t look away
you hold my focus
so intently
I feel I’m losing
my disguise
I walk into a church
hand carved from stone with copper chisels
a thousand years before today
perfect mated stones
I can’t imagine how they did it
and then just all walk away
I have seen enough but I
thank you for the tunnel vision
so therapeutic in its way
by closing off the view;
reminders of my imperfections
thank you for saving me today
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Goodbye
03:32
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I’m here to say good-by to you
Because I must be going
I have thought this all completely through
‘though there’s no sure way of knowing
But time is slipping away
and no better time than today
I don’t want to say this is the end
But a colder wind is turning
If it helps, you could remain my friend
But our bridge will still be burning
‘cause time is slipping away
And no better time than today
Chorus:
Take one long last look at me
And hold yourself together
That part of us will always be a part of me forever
I could turn around and see you now
But that would be showing
That I’m thinking this is wrong, somehow
And I don’t want you knowing
That my leaving here is for you
And it’s the hardest thing I’ll ever do
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3. |
Gone Fast
03:56
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Doesn’t seem thirty years ago
we packed up the car and hit the road
we got together thinking this will never last
haven’t those thirty years gone fast?
Riding the Arizona sun
home by the fire when day is done
living our lives and telling the world to kiss our ass
haven’t those thirty years gone fast?
And now that we’re older we don’t run quite so hard
we still ride that old Harley Panhead and we dig in the yard
we’re here at the future; remember the past
haven’t those thirty years gone fast?
I think I should thank you every day
for sharing your life with me this way
we sure proved them wrong when they said it wouldn’t last
haven’t those thirty years gone fast?
We sure proved them wrong when they said it wouldn’t last
haven’t those thirty years gone fast.
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4. |
Song for Bailey
05:42
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I walked on down by the riverside
Just like we used to do
And at that spot where it gets so wide
I sat and thought of you
I watched the ducks on the water
I saw a heron taking flight
I got some stickers in my elbow
And something in my eye
And there you were- someplace else
I wandered along by the cattails
Heard a red winged blackbird sing
Watched a red-tail hawk ride a cloud sail
Aware of just one thing
I Imagined for a moment
I couldn’t feel the pain
I felt my arms around you… but you
slipped away again
The sun was slowly leaving
A coolness in the air
I closed my eyes waited
For an answer to a prayer
I felt like you were listening
To everything I had to say
I didn’t hear your answer
But I knew, anyway
And there you were…. Someplace else
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5. |
Be Careful What You Want
04:41
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When I first met you, you were barely pushing seventeen
I swear you coulda been a twenty year old beauty queen
You were the cutest thing I think that I had ever seen
I could have been arrested for the visions in my daydream
be careful what you want
I fell in love with you before I even knew ya
my friends all told me that they could see right through ya
I was so blinded that I gave all I had to you
you’re still not old enough that I can even sue you
be careful what you want
Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it
Be careful what you wish for; just be ready
Be careful what you wish for; you might regret it
Be careful what you wish for; DON’T FORGET IT
I don’t know what you’d call it if it isn’t cheating
I listened to your stories and I just stopped believing
I’ve never been a quitter; but I don’t mind conceding
I’m gonna walk away, since neither one of us is bleeding
Be careful what you want
Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it
Be careful what you wish for; just be ready
Be careful what you wish for; you might regret it
Be careful what you wish for; DON’T FORGET IT
I haven’t seen you Baby since that night in question
but if I ever do I’d like to make a small suggestion:
One too many lovers equals sexual congestion
but seeing you again would bring a bout of indigestion
be careful what you want
Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it
Be careful what you wish for; just be ready
Be careful what you wish for; you might regret it
Be careful what you wish for; THERE, I’VE SAID IT
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6. |
When I'm On This Road
04:57
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When I’m on this road I don’t care where I’m going
When I’m on this road it doesn’t matter where I’ve been
When I’m on this road there’s no way of knowing
If I’ll come back again
When I’m on this road I don’t have any worries
When I’m on this road nobody cares
When I’m on this road I’m never in a hurry
To get to anywhere
This road is always winding
This road is always rough
This road is cracked and cuts me like a knife
This road and I are open
But never quite enough
This road is like a picture of my life
This road is always winding
This road is always rough
This road is cracked and cuts me like a knife
This road and I are open
But never quite enough
This road is like a picture of my life
When I’m on this road there is no tomorrow
When I’m on this road there’s only right now
And on this road….as the going gets narrow
I’ll be the first to know
I’ll be the first to know
I’ll be the first to know
When I get home
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7. |
Down to the River
04:11
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Well I’m going down to the river
gonna take my fishing line
cause my baby’s down by the river
she’s been waiting for some time
We’re gonna sit beside each other
and watch the water roll by
with my baby down by the river
everything’s gonna be just fine
Well the sun’s gonna keep on shining
and I might just get a bite
If I don’t, I won’t be minding
cause we’re staying here all night
We’re gonna lay beside each other
watch the stars up in the sky
with my baby down by the river
everything’s gonna be just fine
Well, it’s morning ; I’ve lit a fire
and some fish are gonna fry
and my baby’s almost sleeping
but she’s opened up her eyes
It’s gonna be a good day
I can see it in her smile
with my baby down by the river
everything’s gonna be just fine
It’s gonna be a good day
I can see it in her smile
with my baby down by the river
everything’s gonna be just fine
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8. |
Just Pretend
04:26
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Why are you leaving
Where will you go
Until this moment
I didn’t know
How could you keep those
Secrets from me
How could you do that
How do you sleep
I used to say ‘let’s work it out if we can’
And if we can’t work it out let’s just be friends
But now, you’ve gone to far to make amends
Looks like everything will work out just pretend
You made me a promise
Your fingers were crossed
Someday you’ll find out
How much it cost
I’ll give you your ring back
You can keep mine
I’m not gonna need it
It would only remind me that
I used to say ‘let’s work it out if we can’
And if we can’t work it out let’s just be friends
But now, you’ve gone to far to make amends
Looks like everything will work out just pretend
Why are you leaving
Where will you go
Until this moment
I didn’t know
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9. |
Goin Back to Tulsa
03:27
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She said I’m going back to Tulsa
I said you always liked the heat
She said I never should have come here
And for the first time ever, we agreed
I said you’ll find another boyfriend…
She said “I already have”.
“He says he’s gonna leave RoseMary…
She thinks it’s cute ‘cause it reminds her of her dad
I said that Tulsa is a long way
If you’re goin’ better get on down the line
A lot can happen if you let it
But you just go away and I’ll go mine
She got an email from her boyfriend
He told her wait until July
RoseMary’s giving him a Harley
That makes it kind of hard to say goodbye
I know that Tulsa is a long way
Too hot for me and much too dry
So I will never going to Tulsa
I can’t think of a single reason why
I guess she made it down to Tulsa
I never heard from her again
RoseMary took back that new Harley
And now she wants to be my Facebook friend
I know that Tulsa’s getting closer
I’m out about two hundred miles
We’ll ride that Harley in the sunshine
And I can’t wait to see RoseMary smile
You hear a lot about karma
Well karma’s always been my friend
You might think you’re getting over
But karma’s gonna win in the end
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Lucky Thorn Asheville, North Carolina
Raised in the midwest
Blown south by the wind
Lived; got older;
Discovered music
again
Two old friends reconnected
As back in the day
"Let's have a reunion"
Someone would say
The reunion, as such
Didn't pan out
But there's no sadness here
Of that, there's no doubt
There's no fancy showcase
Or any display
And with this announcement,
We'll shut up and play
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