Marty Robbins

[fox69]

"Moonland"

"Moonland"



Moonland, a summer's evenin' in June land
An old familiar tune land
Is Paradise to me
My land, a twinkling star filled sky land
A simple, peaceful island
Across the silver sea

Yonder where native lovers wander
Lost in eternity
Moonland, a summer's evenin' in June land
An old familiar tune land
Is Paradise to me

Yonder where native lovers wander
Lost in eternity
Moonland, a summer's evenin' in June land
An old familiar tune land
Is Paradise for me

 

[fox69]

"Most Of The Time"

"Most Of The Time"



Most of the time while I'm here cryin'
I think of how nice it would be
If we two could be back, dear, again together
And forget the troubles that have set us free

I think of doin' things but I'd be sorry
I'm tryin' to find somebody new
I think of lots of things to ease my sorrow
But most of the time I think of you

Most of the time I can't help wondering
It may be you're out with someone new
You wouldn't, if you knew how much it hurt me
When I think that someone else is holdin' you

Most of the time I'm so lonely
The rest of the time I'm so blue
Part of my time I spend in slumber
But most of the time I think of you

 

[fox69]

"Mr. Shorty"

"Mr. Shorty"



Nobody knew where he came from
They only knew he came in
Slowly he walked to the end of the bar
And he ordered up one slug of gin.

Well, I could see that he wasn't a large man
I could tell that he wasn't too tall
I judged him to be 'bout five-foot three
And his voice was a soft Texas drawl.

Said he was needin' some wages
'Fore he could ride for the west
Said he could do most all kind of work
Said he could ride with the best.

There in his blue eyes was sadness
That comes from the need of a friend
And tho' he tried, he still couldn't hide
The loneliness there, deep within.

Said he would work thru the winter
For thirty a month and his board
I started to say where he might land a job
When a fellow came in thru the door.

And I could tell he was lookin' for trouble
From the way that he came stompin' in
He told me to leave Shorty there by himself
Come down and wait on a man.

The eyes of the little man narrowed
The smile disappeared from his face
Gone was the friendliness that I had seen
And a wild look of hate took its' place.

But the big one continued to mock him
And he told me that I'd better go
Find him a couple of glasses of milk
Then maybe Shorty would grow.

When the little man spoke, there was stillness
He made sure that everyone heard
Slowly he stepped away from the bar
And I still remember these words.

Oh! it's plain that you're lookin' for trouble
Trouble's what I try to shun
If that's what you want, then that's what you'll get
'Cause cowboy, we're both packin' guns.

His hand was already positioned
Feet wide apart on the floor
I hadn't noticed but there on his hip
Was a short-barreled Bass Forty-Four.

It was plain he was ready and waitin'
He leaned a bit forward and said
When you call me Shorty, say Mister, my friend
Maybe you'd rather be dead.

In the room was a terrible silence
As the big one stepped out on the floor
All drinkin' stopped and the tick of the clock
Said death would wait ten seconds more.

He cussed once or twice in a whisper
And he said with a snarl on his lips
Nobody's Mister to me, little man!
And he grabbed for the gun on his hips.

But the little man's hands was like lightning
The Bass Forty-Four was the same
The Forty-Four spoke and it sent lead and smoke
And seventeen inches of flame.

For the big one had never cleared leather
Beaten before he could start
A little round hole had appeared on his shirt
The bullet went clear thru his heart.

The little man stood there a moment
Then holstered the Bass Forty-Four
It's always this way so I never stay
Slowly he walked out the door.

Nobody knew where he came from
They won't forget he came by
They won't forget how a Forty-Four gun
One night made the difference in size.

As for me, I'll remember the sadness
Shown in the eyes of the man
If we meet someday, you can bet I would say
That it's me, Mr. Shorty, your friend.

 

[fox69]

"Mr. Teardrop"

"Mr. Teardrop"



Hey there, mister teardrop
Why do you keep falling
Can't you see you only give me away
Hey there, mister teardrop
Why do you keep falling
Will it always, always be this way

I tell my friends I'm glad she's gone
I tell them little lies
And then you drop in on the scene
And they see through my disguise-ise
Hey there, mister teardrop
Why do you keep falling
Go away so I can smile again

I tell my friends I'm glad she's gone
I tell them little lies
And then you drop in on the scene
And they see through my disguise-ise
Hey there, mister teardrop
Why do you keep falling
Go away so I can smile again

 

[fox69]

"My Isle Of Golden Dreams"

"My Isle Of Golden Dreams"



Out of the mist lips I have kissed constantly
Out of the west hands I have pressed beckon to me

Over the sea waiting for me lonely and blue
Somebody sighs somebody cries I love you I love you

Drifting in glee drifting it seems back to the shore
Where hand in hand over the sand we'll stroll once more

Part of my heart we'll never part I hear her say
For in the dawn my dreams have gone astray

I hear the voice on Island calling me it seems
The spell Hawaiian Island my isle of golden dreams

I hear the voice on Island calling me it seems
The spell Hawaiian Island my isle of golden dreams

 

[fox69]

"My Love"

"My Love"



My love is the valley,
The breeze as it sighs
My love is the mountains
That reach to the sky.

My love is the valley
The rocks and the rills
My love is the prairie
The low rollin' hills the rollin' hills.

The call of the night bird
I love every trill
There's peace and contentment
When everything's still.

The wail of the coyote
The flight of the dove
It's all God's creation
And that's what I love.

And that's what I love...

 

[fox69]

"My Mother Was A Lady"

"My Mother Was A Lady"



Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day
While dining they were chatting in a joking sort of way
There came a pretty waitress to bring a tray of food
They spoke to her familiarly in a manner that was rude

At first she did not notice nor make the least reply
When somethin' that was said to her brought a teardrop to her eye
She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were blushing red
Approaching as a picture and this is what she said

My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
You may have a sister who needs protection now
I've come to this great city to find my brother dear
You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here

The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame
Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name
She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too
We've been friends for many, many years and he ofttimes speaks of you

Come go with me when I go back and if you'll only wed
I'll take you to him as my bride, for I've loved you since you said
My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
You may have a sister who needs protection now
I've come to this great city to find my brother dear
You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here

 

[fox69]

"My Own Native Land"

"My Own Native Land"



In this troubled world today
We're asked to lend a hand
Which I will, but first with me
Comes my own native land
Gladly will I help this world
And give all that I can
It isn't selfishness but first
Comes my own native land

Is it right that we should give
And give until it hurts
To a foreign land that treats us
Just like so much dirt
Those who lead us have forgotten
Love is in the soul
Love cannot be purchased with
The promise of more gold

Giving brings a lot of joy
And this I do believe
But aren't the ones who give so much
Entitled to recieve
Why do we keep on giving
Is it right that we should please
The very ones who'd like to see
Our country on her knees

If we must give then we should use
A different policy
And give to only those who treat us
Fair and honestly
We give to those who quickly take it
Posing as a friend
Then just as quickly turn and bite
The hand that's feeding them

I'll be accused but I don't feel
I'm acting selfishly
'Cause I believe the country that
Remains strong will stay free
To give is great but are we giving
More than we can stand
I question this, cause first with me
Comes my own native land
I question this, cause first with me
Comes my own native land

 

[fox69]

"My Woman, My Woman, My Wife"

"My Woman, My Woman, My Wife"



Hands, that are strong but wrinkled
Doing work that never gets done
Hair, that's lost some of its beauty
By too many hours in the sun
Eyes, that show some disappointment
And there's been quite a lot in her life
She's the foundation I lean on
My woman, my woman, my wife

Everyday has been uphill
We climb but we can't reach the top
I'm weak and I'm easily discouraged
She just smiles when I want to stop
Lips, that are weary but tender
With love, that strengthens my life
A saint, in a dress made of gingham
My woman, my woman, my wife

Two little babies were born in the spring
But died when the winter was new
I lost control of my mind, and my soul
But my woman's faith carried us through

When she reaches that river
Lord, you know what she's worth
Give her that mansion up yonder
Cause she's been thru hell here on earth
Lord, give her my share of heaven
If I've earned any here in this life
Cause God, I believe she deserves it
My woman, my woman, my wife
My woman, my woman, my wife

 

[fox69]

"My Wonderful One"

"My Wonderful One"



All the islands are sad cause you're leavin' me
The Lord only knows just how lonesome I'll be
The days, the nights we shared were so much fun
My darlin', my wonderful one

My wonderful one, my wonderful one
You're sailing out to the sea
My wonderful one, my wonderful one
Oh hurry home, please hurry home to me

My wonderful one, my wonderful one
You're sailing out to the sea
My wonderful one, my wonderful one
Oh hurry home, please hurry home to me