Jim Reeves

fox69 · 18.12.2014

"Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me"

"Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me"

Take me in your arms and hold me
Like I've been holding you in my heart
Take me in your arms and tell me
That you've missed me since we've been apart.

You just don't know how
Heartsick and lonesome I've been
Or how much I've prayed
That you'd come back again.

And take me in your arms and hold me
Like I've been holding you in my heart.

You just don't know how
Heartsick and lonesome I've been
Or how much I've prayed
That you'd come back again.

And take me in your arms and hold me
Like I've been holding you in my heart...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"Take My Hand, Precious Lord"

"Take My Hand, Precious Lord"

When my way growth drear
Precious Lord, linger near
When my light is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me on.

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I'm weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me home.

When my work is all done
And my race here is run
Let me see by the light
Thou hast shown
That fair city so bright
Where the lantern is the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me on.

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I'm weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me home...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"Teach Me How To Pray"

"Teach Me How To Pray"

(Daddy my daddy, teach me how to pray.)

One night a sleepy little boy knelt beside my bed
He smiled and looked into my eyes and this is what he said
Daddy, my daddy, you've taught me lots today
So daddy, my daddy, teach me how to pray.

You brought me home a brand new kite showed me how to fly
And there ain't no wonder kid who's dad can knock a ball so high
I'd like to thank God for you, but I don't know what to say
So daddy, my daddy, teach me how to pray.

I'd had to turn and leave his room, he began to cry
I didn't want my boy to know but so did I
His best pal forsaken him but what was there to say
For daddy, yes daddy, had forgotten how to pray.

(Daddy, my daddy, teach me how to pray.)...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"Teardrops In My Heart"

"Teardrops In My Heart"

I Look back into the past since we're parted
The last few days seem like a million years
Why was I so long self imparted
A Smile can't find it's way through all these tears.

The whole world seems to know I've been unfaithful
It's all my fault because we had to part
It hurts me so but do they know I'm thankful
That I can say with teardrops in my heart.

I wish that I could spell these tears I'm hiding
Or create a broken pardon on my desk
But there's no trail for sorrow when your flyin'
So I'm paying with teardrops of regret.

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"Teardrops On The Rocks"

"Teardrops On The Rocks"

Well, hello Sam, now how you been
Guess it's a while since I've been in
Before she left you know we came here a lot.
Oh but, without her here it's not the same
Pour just one and keep the change
Tonight I'm having teardrops on the rocks.

Well, I remember when she sat right there
I can close my eyes and see
Those soft lights shining in her hair
And she's saying she loves me.

Although I know it's just pretend and
I can't turn back the clock
I'm keeping memories alive
With teardrops on the rocks.
Teardrops on the rocks.

I had to come back just once again
'Cause Sam you used to be our friend
Now let me talk of things that used to be
Say here's a dime go play our song
Just one more time and I'll be gone
Tonight it's teardrops on the rocks for me.

Yes, I remember when she sat right there
I can close my eyes and see
Those soft lights shining in her hair
And she's saying she loves me.

Although I know it's just pretend and
I can't turn back the clock
I'm keeping memories alive
With teardrops on the rocks.
Teardrops on the rocks.
Teardrops on the rocks...

(Sam how 'bout, pour me one more drink.)

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine"

"That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine"

In a vine covered shack in the mountains
Bravely fighting the battle of time
There's a dear one who's weathered life's sorrow
It's that silver haired daddy of mine

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear
If I could erase those lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair

If God would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver haired daddy of mine.

I know it's too late, dear old daddy
To repay for the heartaches and care
But dear mother is waiting in heaven
Just to comfort and solace you there

If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old daddy, I've caused you to bear
If I could erase those lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair

If God would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver haired daddy of mine...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"That's My Desire"

"That's My Desire"

To spend one night with you
In our old rendezvous,
And reminisce with you.
That's my desire!

To meet where gypsies play
Down in some dim cafe
And dance 'til break of day.
That's my desire!

We'll sip a little glass of wine,
I'll gaze into your eyes divine,
I'll feel the touch of your lips
Pressing on mine.

To hear you whisper low,
Just when it's time to go,
"Carrie, I love you so!"
That's my desire!

We'll sip a little glass of wine,
I'll gaze into your eyes divine,
I'll feel the touch of your lips
Pressing on mine.

To hear you whisper low,
Just when it's time to go,
"Carrie, I love you so!"
That's my desire!...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"The Blizzard"

"The Blizzard"

There's a blizard coming on, how I'm wishing I was home,
For my pony's lame, and he can hardly stand.
Listen to that norther sigh, if we don't get home we'll die.
But, it's only seven miles to Mary Ann's.
It's only seven miles to Mary Ann's.

You can bet we're on her mind, for it's nearly supertime
And I'll bet there's hot bisquets in the pan.
Lord, my hands feel like there froze,
And there's a numbness in my toes.
But, it's only five more miles to Mary Ann's.
It's only five more miles to Mary Ann's.

That wind's howling and it seems
Mighty like a woman's scream.
And we'd best be moving faster if we can.
Dan just think about that barn,
With the hay so soft and warm.
For it's only more miles to Mary Ann's,
It's only three more miles to Mary Ann's.

Dan get up you ornery cuss, or you'll be the death of us.
I'm so weary, but I'll help you if I can.
Alright Dan, perhaps it's best, if we stop a while and rest.
For it's still a hundred yards to Mary Ann's.

[Sang]
It's still a hundred yards to Mary Ann's.

Late that night the storm was gone,
They found him there at dawn.
He'd-a-made it but he just couldn't leave old Dan.
Yes, they found him there on the plains,
Hands froze to the reigns.
He was just a hundred yards form Mary Ann's.

[Sang]
He was just a hundred yards from Mary Ann's...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"The Farmer And The Lord"

"The Farmer And The Lord"

[Spoken]
While resting the other evening by the side of the road
I saw an old farmer in the field that he just sowed
His face was all brown and wrinkled from the sun and the wind
And he was talking to the Lord just like he'd be talking to a friend.

Well sir, he said with his voice calm and quiet
Them corn tassels need stackin' I got no strenght to tie it
Had no rain in so long that the fields are mighty dusty
And it's been so unbearable hot that the kids were even gettin' fussy.

Now that grass down and the pasture it should be knee high
If we could just have a little shower Lord,
It might keep the calf from going dry
Oh but listen to me talking you'd think I wasn't grateful
Why if you didn't know me so well Lord
You'd think I was down right hateful.

You'd think I frogot about that new calf that you sent
And the money in the mail that took care of the rent
Mama's cough's better and Johnny's home from the navy
And that good Sunday dinner of chicken and dumplings and gravy.

And that new preacher you sent us Lord he's sure a fine young man
Why he's just convertin' them sinners to beat the band
Well guess I'll mosey on home now Lord
I won't take no more your time.

Guess there's plenty folks here about waitin' to ring your line
Evening to you Lord and watch us over tonight
And don't you worry about us now Lord
'Cause everything is gonna be all right...

fox69 · 19.12.2014

"The Flowers, The Sunset, The Trees"

"The Flowers, The Sunset, The Trees"

Each time I touch a rose petal
And breathe the sweet fragrance it brings
I know there's a God up in heaven
No human could create these things.

The dogwood, the oak and the willow
So gracefully wave in the breeze
The dogwood, I'll always remember
My Lord, died upon one of these.

The sunset in its golden splendor
Such colors no artist can do
I know when I look on its beauty
Each page in the Bible is true.

No picture or painting can capture
The beauty of any of these
The handwork of God is revealed in
The flowers, the sunset, the trees...