Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Hoping To Say"

"Hoping To Say"

In a package that comes in the mail everyday
I received my headache and failed to relay
All the things that I'm constantly hoping to say
To those who we all hold so dear.

I once had the knack but it didn't last long
The last time I had that, it wasn't that strong
It's clear to me now that it's all turned out wrong
For those who we all hold so dear.

Oh-ho, and it's making me cry
Oh-ho, they won't let me get high.

I can remember when things weren't so tough
Just a few worries but still not enough
They soon began building and too much to tell
To those who we all hold so dear.

Oh-ho, and it's making me cry
Oh-ho, they won't let me get high.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"House At Pooh Corner"

"House At Pooh Corner"

Christopher Robin and I walked along
Under branches lit up by the moon
Posing our questions to Owl and Eeyore
As our days disappeared all too soon

But I wandered much further today than I should
And I can't find my way to the three-acre wood

So help me if you can, I've got to get
Back to the house at Pooh Corner by one
You'd be surprised there's so much to be done

Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh

Winnie the Pooh doesn't know what to do
Got a honey jar stuck on his nose
He came to me asking help and advice
And from here no one knows where he goes

So I sent him to ask of the Owl if he's there
How to loosen a jar from the nose of a bear

So help me if you can I've got to get
Back to the house at Pooh Corner by one
You'd be surprised there's so much to be done

Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin
Back to the ways of Christopher Robin
Back to the days of Pooh

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Am A Pilgrim"

"I Am A Pilgrim"

I am a pilgrim and a stranger
Travelling through this wearisome land
I've got a home in that yonder city, good lord
And it's not, not made by hand

I've got a mother, sister and a brother
Who have gone this way before
I am determined to go and see them, good lord
For they're on that other shore

I'm goin' down to the river of jordan
Just to bathe my wearisome soul
If I can just touch the hem of his garment, good lord
Then I know he'd take me home

I am a pilgrim and a stranger
Travelling through this wearisome land
I've got a home in that yonder city, good lord
And it's not, not made by hand

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Find Jesus"

"I Find Jesus"

I walk in silence when it comes
This feeling when the spirit leads me on
If the dogs are barking and the night is rough
I take it as a sign to climb above.

The city to the hill among the clouds
Where I can see my Saviour now
He's waiting with His palm to me outstretched
His mercy is a balm when I'm perplexed.

I find Jesus in the darkest night
I find Jesus in the morning light
I find Jesus in the face of those
Whose hearts are singing with the Heavenly Host.

Sometimes when I feel all alone
I look around and all are gone
The friends that I rely upon
Are busy doing what they want.

I look within and I am told
It's Sunday morning in my soul
And there I find a holy hall
Where congregations heed the call.

I find Jesus in the darkest night
I find Jesus in the morning bright
I find Jesus in the face of those
Whose hearts are singing with the Heavenly Host.

And when I lay down my last time
And feel a chill run up my spine
And recognize my time has come
I'll look around, He'll lead me home.

He'll reach His loving hand to me
And bid me climb to victory
Where we'll find kindred spirits there
Hearts raised in song without a care.

I find Jesus in the darkest night
I find Jesus in the morning bright
I find Jesus in the face of those
Whose hearts are singing with the Heavenly Host.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Fought The Law"

"I Fought The Law"

Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Well I miss my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
She's the best girl I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Robbin' people with a six-gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Well I miss my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
She's the best girl I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome"

"I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome"

Oh, I know what it means to be lonesome
And I know what it means to be blue
And I know what it means to be lonesome in dreams
When there is no one there but you.

Oh, my baby left me this morning
As the clock was striking four
And the sweet smiling face of my darling
Told me I'd see her no more.

I cried, I cried til my heart ached
Heaven knows what I've gone through
And I'd give all I own just to have you back home
I'm lonesome, lonesome for you.

Oh, I know what it means to be lonesome
I know what it means to be blue
I know what it means to be lonesome in dreams
When there is no one there but you.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Love Only You"

"I Love Only You"

I like to drink my beer
Spend time with the boys
After work, to down a few
Is something I enjoy
And sometimes I stay out too late,
Yes I know it's true
But I love only you.

And I like to take life easy
Work out in the yard
Sleep late on the weekends
After an all-night game of cards
And drivin' my old chevy
On a sunday afternoon
But I love only you

I like my old guitar
And I'd like to be a star and shine on you
I'd like to write a song
The whole world could sing along
I love only you

I like my old memories
The girls I used to know
Some of them still have a place
My mind likes to go
Of all the ones I've cared for
Lord knows there's been a few
But I love only you
Honey, I love only you.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Saw The Light"
(originally by Hank Williams)

"I Saw The Light"
(originally by Hank Williams)

I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin
I wouldn't let my Dear Saviour in
Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night
Praise the Lord I saw the light

I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

Just like a blind man I wandered along
Worries and fears I claimed for my own
Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight
Praise the Lord - I saw the light

I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

I was a fool to wander and stray
Straight is the gate and narrow the way
Now I have traded the wrong for the right
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate"

"I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate"

I went to a dance with my sister Kate;
Everybody there thought she danced so great;
I realized a thing or two,
When I got wise to something new:
When I looked at Kate, she was in a trance,
And then I knew it was in her dance;
All the boys are going wild
Over sister Katie's style.
Oh, I wish I could I shimmy like my sister Kate;
She shimmies like a jelly on a plate.
My mama wanted to know last night,
What makes the boys think Kate's so nice.
Now all the boys in the neighborhood,
They know that she can shimmy and it's understood;
I know that I'm late, but I'll be up-to-date
When I shimmy like my sister Kate.
I mean, when I shimmy like my sister Kate.
Now I can shimmy like my sister Kate,
I know that I'm real late,
I think I'll do a real shimmy dance,
Dancing like my sister Kate,
Sweet papa, just like my sister Kate.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"I'm Sitting On Top Of The World"
(originally by Mississippi Sheiks)

"I'm Sitting On Top Of The World"
(originally by Mississippi Sheiks)

Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.

It was in the spring, one sunny day
My good gal left me, she went away
Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.

She called me up from down in El Paso
Said: 'Come back, daddy, I need you so'
Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.

Well, my pal, he done me wrong
He stole my darling with his ol' dobro
Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.

Don't like my peaches, don't shake my tree
Stay out of my orchard, let my peaches be
Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.

Don't come here runnin', holdin' out your hand
I can't get a woman like you got a man
Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.

Now she's gone and I don't worry
Lord, I'm sitting on top of the world.