Mark Chesnutt

[fox69]

"Long Way To Go"

"Long Way To Go"


Well, I met old Wailin back in '79
When I was in my teens
When I told him what was on my mind
He said son you don't wanna feel like me

There's a lot 'bout my life that you don't know
And boy it sure ain't good
The big wheels will drive you crazy
And the highway will make you do things you never would

When you're living in the spotlight
It's another world every night
It's a different town everyday
You pay your dues if you're gonna play

The only thing that makes it worthwhile
Is a big crowd going wild
But you gotta long way to go
You gotta long, long way to go

But I've had this in my blood since the day
I held a guitar in my hand
And it wasn't long till Baumann was the home
Of another cowboy band

And too cold at home put me on the road
And I know exactly how he felt
Back then how was I to know
That the hands of fate for me were already dealt

Now I'm living in the spotlight
It's another town every night
It's a different world everyday
You pay your dues if you're gonna play

The only thing that makes it worthwhile
Is a big crowd going wild
But I've gotta long way to go
I gotta long, long way to go
A long, long way to go

 

[fox69]

"Losing You All Over Again"

"Losing You All Over Again"


I crossed the street and here you are
Yeah, seeing your face sure is hard
What's done is done
And I knew this day would come

I can feel the words getting caught in my throat
And I can feel the tears starting to roll
It's almost like a memory, I'm standing here
That look in your eyes, this feeling inside's
Just like losing you all over again

You sure look good, you always did
So how's your folks and your sister been?
Don't wanna hold you up
Always knew this was gonna be tough

I can feel the words getting caught in my throat
And I can feel the tears starting to roll
It's almost like a memory, I'm standing here
That look in your eyes, this feeling inside's
Just like losing you all over again

It's almost like a memory, I'm standing here
That look in your eyes, this feeling inside's
Just like losing you all over again
That look in your eyes, this feeling inside's
Just like losing you all over again

 

[fox69]

"Lost Highway"

"Lost Highway"


I'm a rolling stone, all alone and lost
For a life of sin, I have paid the cost
When I pass by, all the people say
Just another guy on the lost highway

Just a deck of cards and a jug of wine
And a woman's lies make a life like mine
Oh, the day we met, I went astray
I started rolling down that lost highway

I was just a lad, nearly twenty-two
Neither good nor bad, just a kid like you
And now I'm lost, too late to pray
Lord, I've paid the cost on the lost highway

Now, boys, don't start your rambling round
On this road of sin or you're sorrow bound
Take my advice or you'll curse the day
You started rolling down that lost highway

 

[fox69]

"Lost In The Feeling"

"Lost In The Feeling"


We step out on the dance floor the band starts to play
Holding you close I get carried away
Finding that falling is easy to do
Lost in the feeling with you

Time's standing still as I Whirl you around
We're dancing without even touching the ground
Finding that falling is easy to do
Lost in the feeling with you

No words are spoken
None need to be said
You and the music
Have gone to my head

But I'll just go on when the music is through
Lost in the feeling with you
Lost in the feeling with you
Lost in the feeling with you

 

[fox69]

"Love In The Hot Afternoon"
(originally by Gene Watson)

"Love In The Hot Afternoon"
(originally by Gene Watson)



From somewhere outside I hear the street vendor cry file' gumbo
Through my window I see him going down the street and he don't know
That she fell right to sleep in the damp
Tangled sheet so soon
After love in the hot afternoon
Now the bourbon street lady sleeps like a baby in the shadows
She was new to me and fully of mystery but now I know
That she's just a girl and I'm just a guy in the room
For love in the hot afternoon
We got high in the park this morning and we sat without talking
Then we came back here in the heat of the day tired of walking
Where under her breathe she hummed to herself a tune
Of love in the hot afternoon
Now the bourbon street lady sleeps like a baby in the shadows
She was new to me and fully of mystery but now I know
That she's just a girl and I'm just a guy in the room
For love in the hot afternoon

 

[fox69]

"Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)"

"Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)"


I have seen the morning burning golden
On the mountain in the skies
Aching with the feeling of the freedom
Of an eagle when she flies

Turning on the world the way she smiled
Upon my soul as I lay dying
Healing as the colors in the sunshine
And the shadows of her eyes

Waking in the morning to the feeling
Of her fingers on my skin
Wiping out the traces of the people
And the places that I've been

Teaching me that yesterday
Was something that I'd never thought of trying
Talking of tomorrow and the money, love
And time we had to spend

Loving her was easier than anything
I'll ever do again
Coming close together with a feeling
That I've never known before in my time

She ain't ashamed to be a woman
Or afraid to be a friend
I don't know the answer to the easy way
She opened every door in my mind

But dreaming was as easy as believing
It was never gonna end
And loving her was easier than anything
I'll ever do again

 

[fox69]

"Lucky Man"

"Lucky Man"


Lightning hit that oak tree we've been lookin' at for years
This summer oh, I know we'll miss the shade
We just made it through the coldest winter we ever knew
And our ole hound Dixie passed away
Yeah, I guess I've got things to be down about
But in spite of it all honey, aint no doubt.
I'm livin' the life of a lucky man
Counting my blessings holding your hand
I thank the Lord above, for sending me your love
And for giving me the life of a lucky man.
So many things we talk about never do come true
But Heaven knows I wish they could for you
Believe me I know you should be tempted to go
That would be the easy thing to do
So many just give up and walk away
But in spite of it all you're strong enough to stay.
I'm livin' the life of a lucky man
Counting my blessings holding your hand
I thank the Lord above for sending me your love
And for giving me the life of a lucky man
I guess I've got things to be down about
But in spite of it all honey aint no doubt.
I'm livin' the life of a lucky man
Counting my blessings holding your hand
I thank the Lord above for sending me your love
And for giving me the life of a lucky man.
I thank the Lord above for sending me your love
And for giving me the life of a lucky man...

 

[fox69]

"Mama's House"

"Mama's House"


There's a bottle of whiskey up above the stove, it's been there 30 years I know
Only used for coughs and colds at mama's house
In the air there's a combination of home baked bread and fried bacon
No, there's no mistaking mama's house.
It seems smaller than the day I left.
It don't matter how big I get.
I still wipe my feet and watch my mouth.
At mama's house.
Thing's round here still looks the same, like a picture in a frame
The light bill's still in daddy's name at mama's house
You won't find one speck of dust, one dirty spoon, or coffee cup
And that ol' dog will still eat you up at mama's house.
It seems smaller than the day I left.
It don't matter how big I get.
I still wipe my feet and watch my mouth.
At mama's house.
That driveway's still paved with white rocks
Though her name ain't on the mailbox
Come what may there won't be any doubt
That's mama's house.
It seems smaller than the day I left.
It don't matter how big I get.
I still wipe my feet and watch my mouth.
At mama's house.

 

[fox69]

"Man In The Mirror"

"Man In The Mirror"


I used to sit on the stool
Watch him shave
If my memory is right
I was 7 or 8
In the eyes of a child he was no less than great
But time would prove any'thing could change
Cus'he was 2 old fashioned
When I was 16
Not near as smart
As my buddies an me
But the only friend I've grow up to need
Got called home jus shy of 63
Now the man in the mirror
Looks so familiar
He's wearin that same crocked smile
Same lines of worry
Kids growin up to early
& grey hairs from extra mouths
I thought I'd never see him agin
But little did I know I'd turn in
To the man in the mirror
Now I realise
Just how wise he was
Sometimes without talkin
He still taught us
His strong hands of justice
Would end with ay hug
He knew nothing was stronger
Than the power of love
I can truthfully say
That I know how he felt
Cus jus the other night
When my son needed help
When I fixed his little plane
With the one piece left
He looked at me in a way I never saw myself
Now the man in the mirror
Looks so familiar
He's wearin that same crocked smile
Same lines of worry kids growin up to early
& grey hairs from extra mouths
I thought I'd never see him agin
But little did I know I'd turn in
I thought I'd never see him agin
But little did I know I'd turn in
To the man in the mirror

 

[fox69]

"My Best Drinkin'"

"My Best Drinkin'"


We had a little fight tonight buddy it got vicious
And all the way out the door I was duckin' dishes
I thought I'd let her simmer down just a few degrees
So I came in here to have a beer or two or three.

That's when I do my best drinkin'
When I'm thinkin' about her
All the fussin' and fightin'
Leaves me dyin' of thirst
Go ahead and take the keys to my car
Make a little room at the bar
'Cause buddy when the fightin' starts
My best drinkin'.

Now give me something cold and wet in a long neck bottle
'Cause she said some things to me tonight that were hard to swallow
It's gonna take me all night long to wash 'em down
'Cause when she makes me lose my cool one thing I've found..

That's when I do my best drinkin'
When I'm thinkin' about her
All the fussin' and fightin'
Leaves me dyin' of thirst
Go ahead and take the keys to my car
Make a little room at the bar
'Cause buddy when the fightin' starts
My best drinkin'.

I ain't seein' double yet, set em up Joe's
I'm ain't as think as you drunk I am
Hell you outta know.

That's when I do my best drinkin'
When I'm thinkin' about her
All the fussin' and fightin'
Leaves me dyin' of thirst
Go ahead and take the keys to my car
Make a little room at the bar
'Cause buddy when the fightin' starts
My best drinkin'.

Well, I'll tell you when I've had enough
I'm just gettin' loosened up
'Cause buddy when love gets tough
That's when I do my best drinkin'...