Alison Krauss

[fox69]

"Last Love Letter"

"Last Love Letter"



I'm writing my last love letter
And for reasons now, I don't know where to start
Seems so many times I've written down "I love you"
Well I hope this time I can get that through your heart

Only fools will go on and keep talkin' to a wall
But I can't fool around forever
And if stone is the wall that you've built around your heart
Then I guess it's goodbye in this letter

And maybe I was wrong to ever think that you could love me
I was hoping you just couldn't find the time
Have my efforts been in vain with pen and paper?
Did you ever care, did I ever cross your mind?

Only fools will go on and keep talkin' to a wall
But I can't fool around forever
And if stone is the wall that you've built around your heart
Then I guess it's goodbye in this letter

In this letter
In this letter

 

[fox69]

"Lay Down Beside Me"
(feat. John Waite)

"Lay Down Beside Me"
(feat. John Waite)



[John Waite:]
I've spent my life
Lookin for you
Findin' my way
Wasn't easy to do
But I knew there was you
All the while
And it's been worth
Every mile

So lay down beside me
Love me and hide me
And kiss all the hurtin'
Of this world away
Hold me so close
That I feel your heart beat
And don't ever wander away

[Alison Krauss:]
Mornings and evenings
All were the same
There was no music
Til I heard your name
I knew when I saw you smile
And now I can rest for a while

[Together:]
So lay down beside me
Love me and hide me
Kiss all the hurtin'
Of this world away
Hold me so close
That I feel your heart beat
And don't ever wander away

And hold me so close
That I feel your heart beat
And don't ever wander away

[she hums]
he sings
Love me and hide me

[both hum]
he sings
'Til I feel your heart beat

[both hum]

 

[fox69]

"Lay My Burden Down"

"Lay My Burden Down"



Gonna lay my burden down
Lay my body in the ground
Cold clay against my skin
But I don't care at all

Can't seem to find my piece of mind
So with the earth I'll lay entwined
Six feet underground
My feet are warm and dry

When I get to the other side
I'll put your picture way up high
But I'm not coming back to you
It's just too far

If I was cast off on the sea
Would you come and look for me
Or would you just let me sink
Beneath the waves so blue

What if I had learned to fly
Fly all night till day drew night
Perch down upon a branch and
Scan the crowd for you

When I touch my feet on the land
I'll kiss your lips and take your hand
But you know I'm not here to stay
It's just too far

Darling can't you hear me cry
My bones are broke
My tongue is tied
The moon is swaying back and forth
Against the navy sky
Is all that I can see
My body's trembling on my knees
Just have a little mercy on me
Run away and hide

When I sleep the angels sing
But I cannot hear a thing
Eyes close
Dreaming of the better days gone by

When I wake the trumpets play
And I'm standing at the gates
Fall down and joy
I know my race has just been won

When I was young my mom would say
Well life is hard, but that's OK
If you can make it through the day
It's not that far
No, it's not that far

 

[fox69]

"Let Me Touch You For Awhile"

"Let Me Touch You For Awhile"



It's been a long time coming,
As you shed a lonesome tear.
And now you're in a wonderama,
I wonder what you're doin' here.

The flame no longer flickers,
You're feeling just like a fool.
You keep starin' into your liquor,
Wonderin' what to do.

I don't hardly know you,
But I'd be willin' to show you,
A way to make you smile!
Let me touch you for awhile.

I'm gonna ruin my black mascara.
You're drinkin whiskey when it should be wine.
You keep a-lookin' into that mirror.
But to me you're lookin' really fine.

I don't hardly know you,
But I'd be willin' to show you,
I know a way to make you,
Laugh at that cowgirl as she's walkin' out your door.
I know a way to make you smile.

Just let me whisper things,
You've never heard before.
Just let me touch you, baby.
Just let me touch you for awhile.

I don't hardly know you,
But I'd be willin' to show you,
I know a way to make you smile.

It's been a long time,
Let me touch you for awhile.

 

[fox69]

"Lie Awake"

"Lie Awake"



I want to run away, don't come out lookin' round
Too busy dealing with it on my own
He's right behind me, please God I can't be found
Don't cast another stone

Feel I can wait until the sun rise
The city tells me not to go till dawn
And if he wakes, that's when my heart breaks
And I'm as good as gone

How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on?
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong?

And in the end, will we make amends?
Just like we're face-to-face, another dawn
And in the night or when the moon shines
Will you take me on home?

How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on?
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong?

How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on?
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong?

How do I lie awake now
When I know I've got to be moving on?
How do I lie awake now
When nothing's right and nothing's wrong?

 

[fox69]

"Longest Highway"

"Longest Highway"



Lost in the silence
Surrounded by daydreams
Holding that someone that's holding my heart
Thrilled with the memory
Of the smile that you gave me
Gives a close feeling
Though we're far apart

The longest highway runs between us
Though you're just a heartbeat away
When I think of you, my heart knows no difference
I've got you with me every day

If I could be anywhere
I'd truly be with you
Then once feel the embrace of your hand in mine
The longest highway
Can sure seem forever
Through every daydream
I feel closer each time

The longest highway runs between us
Though you're just a heartbeat away
When I think of you, my heart knows no difference
I've got you with me every day

 

[fox69]

"Looking In The Eyes Of Love"

"Looking In The Eyes Of Love"


I wonder should I tell you
`bout all the crazy things I've ever done
I've been searching all my life
And when I should have stayed
I tried to run
I was searching for an answer
In a world full of strangers
But what I found was never real enough
Now that I've found you
I'm looking in the eyes of love

Darlin' you've been good to me
You are so much more than I deserve
I never thought that I would find
Someone who's so sweet and kind like you
Please believe me when I say
This time I won't run away
I swear by all of heaven's stars above
Now that I've found you
I'm looking in the eyes of love

[Chorus:]
Looking in the eyes of love I can see forever
I can see you and me walking in this old world together
Lord my heart's found a home
I've been dreaming of
Now that I've found you
I'm looking in the eyes of love

[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Lord Don't Forsake Me"

"Lord Don't Forsake Me"



Oh my Lord, Please don't forsake me
This is your child, I'm tired and sore
Oh my Lord, can you hear me?
I need your love; my soul is poor

I can hear, the angels singing
I can see those pearly gates
Oh my Lord, can you hear me?
I need a place where I can rest

Oh my Lord, I can't remember
When I first said, "Come in my life,"
For I have lived my life in darkness,
My whole world is filled with strife

I can hear, the angels singing
I can see those pearly gates
Oh my Lord, can you hear me?
I need a place where I can rest

I can hear, the angels singing
I can see those pearly gates
Oh my Lord, can you hear me?
I need a place where I can rest

Oh my Lord, can you hear me?
I need a place where I can rest.

 

[fox69]

"Lose Again"

"Lose Again"



Save me, free me from my heart this time
Train's going down the track and I stay behind

Nothing can free me from this ball and chain
I made up my mind that I would live today
And you're keeping me going, I know it's insane
Cause I love you, and lose again

When the heart calls, the mind obeys
And it knows better than me
Hold on one more day and maybe he'll be true

Nothing can free me from this ball and chain
I made up my mind that I would live today
And you're keeping me going, I know it's insane
Cause I love you, and I'll lose again

Save me, free me from my heart this time
Train's going down the track and I stay behind

Nothing can free me from this ball and chain
I made up my mind that I would live today
And you're keeping me going, I know it's insane
Cause I love you, and I'll lose again

 

[fox69]

"Love You In Vain"

"Love You In Vain"



I'm waiting tonight, for you to tell me,
Do you still love me and will you remain?
My heart is breakin' with each passing hour
Please don't let me love you in vain

I used to think your love would always save me
And that you'd always stay right by my side
But I can see a change comin' over you
And the tears I cry just can't hide

No, I'm waiting tonight for you to tell me,
Do you still love me and will you remain?
My heart is breakin' with each passing hour
Please don't let me love you in vain

I can't pretend that love is just a pastime
And that you never meant a thing to me
So darlin, please don't leave me all alone,
Surrounded by your memory

I'm waiting tonight, for you to tell me,
Do you still love me and will you remain?
My heart is breakin' with each passing hour
Please don't let me love you in vain

So please don't let me love: you in vain