Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

[fox69]

"Oleanna"

"Oleanna"



I sit in the late afternoon with my back turned towards the sun
Drifting off in memories to a day when I was young
Slipping into the darkness, across the gulf stream a warm breeze blows
I can smell your sweet perfume, feel the sand beneath my toes.

Oleanna, I hear your voice at night
Calling me to come to you and splash in the moonlight
Oleanna, down beside the sea
You're a dream this dreamer keeps waiting there for me.

I awake from the dream just as the sun slides to the sea
Slipping under the ocean like the way you went from me
Ooh, the waves crashed and I heard your call, felt the emptiness within
I had love I thought I'd lost but soon I'll hold you again.

Oleanna, I hear your voice at night
Calling me to come to you and splash in the moonlight
Oleanna, down beside the sea
You're a dream this dreamer keeps waiting there for me.

I can feel you, I can touch you, I can hold you, yes, you're waitin' there for me
I can feel you, I can touch you, I can hold you, yes, you're waitin' there for me
Oleanna, waitin' there for me.

Oleanna, I hear your voice at night
Calling me to come to you and splash in the moonlight
Oleanna, down beside the sea
You're a dream this dreamer keeps waiting there for me.

I can feel you, I can touch you, I can hold you, yes, you're waitin' there for me
I can feel you, I can touch you, I can hold you, yes, you're waitin' there for me
...

 

[fox69]

"One Christmas Tree"

"One Christmas Tree"



The season is on us when all our dreams come true
And for a while the spirit of giving is renewed
And children wonder about the truth of things
That they say at church or hear the angels sing
Our kids have two trees, one at each of our homes
Yours with antique balls and mine with dime store globes
Their Christmas wish is as simple as it's clear
Let their parents pride and anger disappear

So this year at Yuletide, here's how we'll do it
We'll put up one Christmas tree
Then gather 'round it, sing hallelujah
Peace on earth and to our family

The kids swear they remember loving years before
When they heard the neighbors caroling at our door
And mom and dad were both snuggled in one chair
Watching wrapping paper flying everywhere

So this year at Yuletide, here's how we'll do it
We'll put up one Christmas tree
Then gather 'round it, sing hallelujah
Peace on earth and to our family
And to our family
Peace on earth to our family
Peace on earth and to our family

 

[fox69]

"One Good Love"

"One Good Love"



Well, the last time was the very last time
The absolute last time you were gonna trust another guy
And give your heart away
But here you go, honey with the same old song
The same old story about some boy doin' you wrong
And how love don't pay
Well, girl enough's enough
You better listen up

'Cause it only takes one good love
The genuine item, a real home run
To make you see what love can be
Just one good love
Baby, that's all, one good fall
So before you decide you might as well go and give up
I got one good love

I keep gettin' these tear-soaked calls
Two in the morning it sounds like you're losin' it all
I've heard it all before
Baby, you don't have to put with this pain
Another guy pushin' your buttons and pullin' your chain
I've figured out the cure
I think you're overdue
For a man that's true

'Cause it only takes one good love
The genuine item, a real home run
To make you see what love can be
Just one good love
Baby, that's all, one good fall
So before you decide you might as well go and give up
I got one good love

This time is the very last time
The absolute last time you'll ever have to trust another guy
And give your heart away
Just put your faith in me
And honey, I guarantee

That it only takes one good love
The genuine item, a real home run
To make you see what love can be
Just one good love
Baby, that's all, one good fall
So before you decide you might as well go and give up
I got one good love
One good love
One good love

 

[fox69]

"One Step Over The Line"

"One Step Over The Line"



When I look into your eyes
See the world cut down to size
Baby don't apologize
Takin' me one step over the line

When I touch your secret skin
Babe I know it ain't no sin
I feel you startin' to give in
Now let's go one step over the line

I know it's just your daddy's car
Your daddy never went this far
Baby we know who we are
Let's go one step over the line

I can be your drivin' wheel
We could make those tires squeal
Ooo I like the way it feels
Takin' it one step over the line

One step forward and two steps back
It's for the first time baby
I'm talkin' cake walkin' into the black
A crossin' red line and I don't mean maybe

I hear they buried lover's lane
In a sea of tears and blame
It's you and me go up in flames
Baby, one step over the line

They're drawin' boxes on the ground
Just to make us look on down
All we gotta do is look around
And take it one step over the line

A one step over the line
Come on baby, one step over the line

 

[fox69]

"Orange Blossom Special"

"Orange Blossom Special"



Well look a-yonder comin'
Comin' on down the track
Well look a-yonder comin'
Comin' on down the track
It's the Orange Blossom Special
Bringin' my baby back

Well talk about her ramblin'
She's the fastest train on the line
Well talk about her travellin'
She's the fastest train on the line
She's the Orange Blossom Special
Rollin' down the seaboard line

Well, I'm going down to Florida
Get some sand in my shoes
Or maybe California
Get some sand in my shoes
I'll ride the Orange Blossom Special
And lose those New York blues

 

[fox69]

"Other Side Of The Hill"

"Other Side Of The Hill"



Watch out when they start to twist
Hold tight with a leather fist
That's what my daddy told me
How to ride the bulls.
There's a jingle in my jeans,
Short places inbetween;
I'm leaving tennesee with a push and pull.

Ten-four, buddy, come on back.
Horse trailer on a cadillac,
You're talking to the cowboy in the coupe de ville.
Chug a lug up one side, glide down the other,
I'm a lover of the other side of the hill.

Turn up that radio & don't think about rodeo,
Don't think about roundup up in old cheyenne.
It's a crazy circuit, but you still work it.
Won't you turn the sound up and let's check the scan.

Ten-four, buddy, come on back.
Horse trailer on a cadillac,
You're talking to the cowboy in the coupe de ville.
Chug a lug up one side, glide down the other,
I'm a lover of the other side of the hill.

Bandanna on the rearview mirror
Still wet from ear to ear;
Once again it's provin' what the wise men say -
When you ride the last one, you better make it a fast one
Jump while he's movin, just walk away.

Ten-four, buddy, come on back.
Horse trailer on a cadillac,
You're talking to the cowboy in the coupe de ville.
Chug a lug up one side, glide down the other,
I'm a lover of the other side of the hill.

 

[fox69]

"Partners, Brothers And Friends"

"Partners, Brothers And Friends"


The promoter says he wants to cancel
'Cause there ain't enough tickets sold
The air conditioner on the bus just broke
And I can't shake this cold
The single lost the bullet
The singer's losin' his wife
Well, I might be crazy but I wouldn't change
A single thing about this life

Sometimes we feel like champions
Sometimes we just can't win
Sometimes our records hit the top of the charts
Or the discount bargain bins
Through almost 20 years of touring
We've remained partners, brothers and friends
Well, we keep it together 'cause we're sure we're gonna be
Big time before it all ends

Just as long as Johnny's got his fiddle
And Jimmy's got his drums along
Then Jeffrey and me and Bobby will be
Singing all our favorite songs
Catch the fire from the folks in the front row
Fan the flames as the beat gets strong
It's great to be a part of something so good
That's lasted so long

Well I saw a story in the paper
Suddenly the band's big news
The critics all like our records just fine
But they seem a bit confused
Is it folk or rock or country
Whoa, seems like everybody cares but us
So just leave us an early wakeup call
So we don't miss the bus

Just as long as Johnny's got his fiddle
And Jimmy's got his drums along
Then Jeffrey and me and Bobby will be
Singing all our favorite songs
We'll catch the fire from the folks in the front row
Fan the flames as the beat gets strong
It's great to be a part of something so good
That's lasted so long

The band says it can't stand my latest song
It's too personal
But my first wife's second marriage blew up
They had to get the dang thing annulled
Well, if that ain't something to sing about
Well you tell me what is
And we'll give it a beat and put it on the street
And we just might have another hit

Just as long as Johnny's got his banjo
And Jimmie's got his harps along
Then Jeffrey and me and Bobby will be
Singing all our favorite songs
We'll catch the fire from the folks in the front row
Fan the flames as the beat gets strong
It's great to be a part of something so good
That's lasted so long
Yeah, it's great to be a part of something so good
That's lasted so long

[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Party On The Mountain"

"Party On The Mountain"



There'll be a party on the mountain
People dancing on a hill
Our song will reach across the valley
Take a day off from the mill

There'll be a high lit celebration
We'll string colored lights through pine
There'll be a party on the mountain
If you say that you'll be mine

Be a party on the mountain
Coleslaw, pickles, sweet and dill
And we'll roast ham and turkey
Make purchase from the still

There'll be red potato salad
Deviled eggs and custard pie
There'll be a party on the mountain
If you say that you'll be mine

The women clear the dishes
As the sun was goin' down
Then some ladies suggested
It was time to hit the town

No way
Jose
We'll stay

And with the fire glowin'
With the music groovin'
It's too late for slowin' down

We'll party on the mountain
There'll be dancing on the hill
Our song will reach across the valley
Take a day off from the mill

There'll be a high lit celebration
We'll string colored lights through pine
There'll be a party on the mountain
If you say that you'll be mine

Be a party on the moutain
If you say that you'll be mine

 

[fox69]

"Pins And Needles (In My Heart)"

"Pins And Needles (In My Heart)"



I know not where on earth to find you
I don't know how or where to start
I only know I'm here without you
And there's pins and needles in my heart.

The days and nights are growin' longer
Since first you said that we must part
But now I know I can't forget you
I've got pins and needles in my heart.

I always see your face before me
Your smile is heaven's work of art
But now you're smiling at another
And there's pins and needles in my heart.

Someday, somewhere I'll find you
And love will make the teardrops start
And then you'll know how long I've waited
With these pins and needles in my heart...

 

[fox69]

"Propinquity"

"Propinquity"



I've known for a long time
The kind of girl you are
And a smile that covers teardrops
The way your head yields to your heart

Of things you've kept inside
That most girls couldn't bear
Well, I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

Yes, I've known of all the heartheaches
And I've known of all the pain
I've seen you when the the sun shines
And I've seen you when it rains

I've seen you make a look of love
From just an icy stare
Well, I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

I know I've been blind
To not have loved you all this time
But the image of you wasn't clear
I guess I've been standing too near

It's taken me a while
But I have finally found
What you are to me
And that's what really counts

And what you are to me
Is something we can share
Well, I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

Yes, I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care