Ricky Skaggs

"Crying My Heart Out Over You"

"Crying My Heart Out Over You"



Off somewhere the music's playing soft and low.
And another holds the one that I love so.
I was blind I could not see
That you meant the world to me
But like a fool I stood and watched you go.

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
'Cause I'm crying my heart out over you.

Each night I climb the stairs up to my room.
It seems I hear you whisper in the gloom.
I miss your picture on the wall
And your footsteps in the hall
While 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
'Cause I'm crying my heart out over you...

"Darlin' Corey"

"Darlin' Corey"



Wake up, wake up darling Corey
What makes you sleep so sound
The revenue officers are coming
They're gonna tear your still house down.

Well, the first time I seen darling Corey
She was sitting on the banks of the sea
Had a forty-four around her body
And a banjo on her knee.

Go away, go away darling Corey
Quit hanging around my bed
Your liquor has ruined my body
Pretty women gone to my head.

Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow
Dig a hole in the cold, cold ground
Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow
Gonna lay darling Corey down.

Can't you hear those bluebirds a singing
Don't you hear that mournful sound
They're preaching darling Corey's funeral
In some lonesome graveyard ground.

Wake up, wake up Darlin Corey
And go get me my gun
I ain't no man for fightin'
But I'll die before I run...

"Dim Lights Thick Smoke"

"Dim Lights Thick Smoke"



Dim lights, thick smoke, and loud, loud music
Is the only kind of life you'll ever understand
Dim lights, thick smoke and loud, loud music
You'll never make a wife to a home-loving man.

A home and little children mean nothing to you
A house filled with love and a husband so true
You'd rather have a drink with the first guy you meet
And the only home you'll know is the club down the street.

A drinking and dancing to a honky tonk band
Is the only kind of life you'll ever understand
Go out and have your fun, you think you've played it smart
I'm sorry for you and your honky tonk heart...

"Don't Cheat In Our Hometown"

"Don't Cheat In Our Hometown"



Tonight my heart is beating low, and my head is bowed
You've been seen with my best friend on the other side of town
I don't mind this waiting, don't mind this running 'round
But if you're gonna cheat on me don't cheat in our home town

How can I stand up to my friends and look 'em in the eye
Admit the question that I know would be nothing but lies
You spend all your past time, making me a clown
But if you're gonna cheat on me, don't cheat in our home town

Now there are no secrets in this little country town
Everyone knows everyone for miles and miles around
Your bright eyes and your sweet smile are driving me insane
You think it's smart to break my heart and tear down my name

How can I stand up to my friends and look 'em in the eye
Admit the question that I know would be nothing but lies.
You spend all your past time, making me a clown
But if you're gonna cheat on me, don't cheatin our home town

"Don't Get Above Your Raising"

"Don't Get Above Your Raising"



Now I got a gal that's sweet to me
She just ain't what she used to be
Just a little high headed
Thats plain to see.

Don't get above your raising
Stay down on earth with me
Now looky here gal don't you high hat me
I ain't forgot what you used to be.

When you didn't have nothing
That was plain to see
Don't get above your raising
Stay down on earth with me.

Now you need not hold your head so high
Every time you pass me by
For it don't mean nothing
To me you see.

Don't get above your raising
Stay sown on earth with me
Now looky here gal you better be yourself
And leave that other stuff on the shelf.

You're country baby
That's plain to see
Don't get above your raising
Stay down on earth with me.

Now I got a gal that's sweet to me
She just ain't what she used to be
Just a little high headed
Thats plain to see.

Don't get above your raising
Stay down on earth with me...

"Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die"

"Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die"



Don't let your sweet love die
Like flowers in the fall
Don't take away the smiles and leave the tears
My heart believes in you
Please say you'll love me true
Don't leave me here to face the lonely years.

I drifted all alone
No one to call my own
And then you came like an angel from the sky
You said we'd never part
Don't leave and break my heart
Be mine alone
Don't let your sweet love die.

Don't let your sweet love die
Like flowers in the fall
Don't take away the smiles and leave the tears
My heart believes in you
Please say you'll love me true
Don't leave me here to face the lonely years.

When flowers fade they say
They'll bloom again some day
Will you love me when the rosebuds open wide
Or is your kiss to be
Only a memory
I need you so
Don't let your sweet love die.

Don't let your sweet love die
Like flowers in the fall
Without life would be like death to me
I've grown so used to you
I can't believe we're through
Be mine alone
Don't let your sweet love die.

Don't let your sweet love die
Like flowers in the fall
Without life would be like death to me
I've grown so used to you
I can't believe we're through
Be mine alone
Don't let your sweet love die.

I need you so don't let your sweet love die...

"Don't Step Over An Old Love"

"Don't Step Over An Old Love"



All the things that we have done together
All the joys and sorrows that we've shared
Made me feel our love would last forever
Now I know you never really cared.

Don't step over an old love
To get somebody new
Don't step over an old love
Who always has been true to you.

When my back was turned he caught your fancy
And he turned an innocent affair
Into something more than just a friendship
While my dreams all crumbled in despair.

Don't step over an old love
To get somebody new
Don't step over an old love
Who always has been true to you.

Now you think you're happy with your new love
You don't think he's been untrue to you
Wait until you hear the whole town talking
Than you'll feel these heartaches like I do.

Don't step over an old love
To get somebody new
Don't step over an old love
Who always has been true to you...

"Don't Stop Gypsy"

"Don't Stop Gypsy"



Don't stop gypsy
Don't you give up your ways and settle down you're still young
There's still a lot of life that hasn't been seen
Take the world as it comes and get your rest in between
Chance will never come around again.

Goodtime highway
With the wind in your hair as you're ridin' to wherever you please
You can take your guitar and play your songs to the stars
While they twinkle above your head
And who cares what tomorrow brings.

Don't you tangle with romance cause it'll leave you alone
And crying in the end
The life that you lead must be simple and free
It's not your fault my friend
Don't stop gypsy.

Don't stop gypsy
Don't you give up your ways and settle down you're still young
There's still a lot of life that hasn't been seen
Take the world as it comes and get your rest in between
Chance will never come around again...

"Don't Think I'll Cry"

"Don't Think I'll Cry"



My tears would fall each time you' leave me
My heart would break each time you take your love away
Those days are gone yeah you best believe me
Cause if you walk out this time you're walkin' out to stay.

And don't think I'll cry and I won't be blue
No I won't be wastin' my time waitin' here for you
Next time you walk out my heart's door
You won't be welcome here no more
I'll find another love a waitin' when we're through

It'd be so hard tryin' talk it over
After all this time we'd say we are through
We'd been apart much more time than we're together
And I been left behind too many times by you.

And don't think I'll cry and I won't be blue
No I won't be wastin' my time waitin' here for you
Next time you walk out my heart's door
You won't be welcome here no more
I'll find another love a waitin' when we're through.

Don't think I'll cry and I won't be blue
No I won't be wastin' my time waitin' here for you
Next time you walk out my heart's door
You won't be welcome here no more
I'll find another love a waitin' when we're through.

I'll find another love a waitin' when we're through...