Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Some Of Shelly's Blues"
(originally by Michael Nesmith)

"Some Of Shelly's Blues"
(originally by Michael Nesmith)

Tell me
Just one more time the reason why you must leave
Tell me once more why you're sure you don't need me
Tell me again but don't think you'll convince me

You said
About fallin' in love again you'd rather be dead
When someone breaks your heart you cry your eyes red
There's nothin' so hard about the life that you've led

As far as I can see
There's no reason for goodbye
You're just runnin' scared
And that's something I won't buy

So you lose
I won't let you go there's nothin' to show but more blues
All this talk about leavin' is strictly bad news
So you settle down and stay with the boy that loves you

As far as I can see
There's no reason for goodbye
You're just runnin' scared
And that's something I won't buy

So you lose
I won't let you go and there's nothin' to show but more blues
All this talk about leavin' is strictly bad news
So you settle down and stay with the boy that loves you

Ah, you settle down and stay with the boy that loves you
Yeah, you settle down and stay with the boy that loves you

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Somethin' Dangerous"

"Somethin' Dangerous"

Well ever since Adam said hello to Eve
What the leaf was coverin' he couldn't believe
Until this day remains the same
No matter the face, no matter the name

She walks through the door in her high heeled shoes
Ruby lips, merci beaucoup
Code blue alert, in its finest form
Note to self, you might be better off gone

To feel the thrill, you must be brave
Big love's tough, sometimes you have to pay
So buckle up and take a chance, throw caution to the wind
Cause when you walk, you walk a wire and face the consequence

Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is coming
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is near
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is coming
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is here

Now I'm running with scissors in the dark of night
(Somethin' dangerous is comin')
Half scared to death, half so...alive
(Somethin' dangerous is near)
No return to the eden, of that I'm sure
(Somethin' dangerous is comin')
I've tasted the apple, girl open the door
(Somethin' dangerous is here)

To win a hand, you must be brave
Big love's tough, sometimes you have to pay
Buckle up and take a chance, throw caution to the wind
Cause when you walk, you walk a wire and face the consequence

Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is coming
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is near
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is coming
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is here
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is coming
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is near
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is coming
Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous, Somethin' dangerous is here

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Southbound Train"

"Southbound Train"

I had a dream that I was in my Dixie home
When my sleep was shattered by the telephone
It was Samantha and she said darlin' boy
Can we get back together you're my pride and joy

Now I'm a southbound train
Just a rollin' down the line
Oh I'm a southbound train
Headin' to that gal of mine

Picked up my car keys threw on my coat and hat
And then I grabbed my suitcase and that was that
Ran to my old Ford and slid behind the wheel
Words can't tell you how I feel

Now I'm a southbound train
Just a rollin' down the line
Oh I'm a southbound train
Headin' to that gal of mine

Ooh, sounds like thunder in the night
Ooh, but there's no rain
Ooh, that rumble that you hear
It's me, I'm a southbound train

Well, I'm a southbound train
Just a rollin' down the line
Oh I'm a southbound train
Headin' to that gal of mine

Now I'm a southbound train
Just rumblin' down the track
Oh, I'm a southbound train
Ain't nothin' gonna hold me back

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Special Look"

"Special Look"

Well, you say it’s a matter of etiquette but I know it's a matter of time
Before you drop your defenses, tell me just what's on your mind
I've been watching all night from an arm's length and, baby, you're drivin' me wild
What can I do? Got my heart set on you.

Oh, won't you give me that special look
You know that sign
Give me that special look
Let me see those eyes.

I've been keepin' myself real visible, givin' us most every chance
It's a tough situation guessing whether you're into a new romance
I won't chase you around like a butterfly, no, I'm different than those other guys
Am I gettin' through, got my heart set on you.

Oh, won't you give me that special look
You know that sign
Give me that special look
Let me see those eyes.

Maybe you're just too serious
But I think you're just kinda shy, oh.

Give me that special look
You know that sign
Why don't you give me that special look?
Let me see those eyes.

Give me that special look
You know that sign
Won't you give me that special look?
Let me see those eyes.

Special look
That special look
Why don't you give me that ..
Let me see those eyes.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Speed Of Life"

"Speed Of Life"

Time can fly when you're having fun
Time drags by when you miss someone
We say hello and we say goodbye
Coming and going at the speed of life

You start out crawling then you learn to walk
You run into someone and then you fall
The band plays on as worlds collide
Drums keep beating at the speed of life

Come on baby ride with me
Four strong winds, seven deep seas
A big blue ball flying through space
Can't turn back not a minute to waste
Womb to the tomb, blink of an eye
Everything's moving at the speed of life

Well I don't know what the future holds
But I been watching the river flow
It can sink quick and it can rise high
Always rolling at the speed of life

Come on baby ride with me
Four strong winds, seven deep seas
A big blue ball flying through space
Can't turn back not a minute to waste
Womb to the tomb, the blink of an eye
Everything's moving at the speed of life
Lady luck, father time
Everything's moving at the speed....of life

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Stuck In The Middle"
(originally by Stealers Wheel)

"Stuck In The Middle"
(originally by Stealers Wheel)

Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I get so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
There's clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you.

Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you,
And I'm wondering what it is I should do,
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,
Lose control, yeah, I'm all over the place,
There's clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.

Oh well you started off with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self made man,
(yeah you are)
And your friends, they all come callin',
Slap you on the back and say,
Please.... Please.....
(Come on)

Well I'm tryin' to make some sense of it all,
But I can see it makes no sense at all,
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor,
'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
There's clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.

Well you started out with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self made man,
But and your friends, they all come callin',
Slap you on the back and say,
Please.... Please.....

Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
Well I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you,
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you,
One more time
Stuck in the middle with you
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Sunny Side Of The Mountain"

"Sunny Side Of The Mountain"

Don't forget me little darlin' while I'm growin' old and gray
Just a little thought before I'm goin' far away
I'll be waitin' on the hillside where the wild red roses grow
On the sunny side of the mountains where the ripping waters (fall/flow).
Now Don't forget about the days we courted, many years ago
Don't forget all the promises you gave me and so
'Cause I'll be waiting on the hillside (when/for) the day you will call
On the sunny side of the mountain where the rippling waters fall.
Please tell me darlin' in your letters do you think of me
Please answer, little darlin' tell me where you can be
It's been so long since I've seen you but your love still lingers on
Don't forget me, little darlin' though our love affair (seems/is) gone.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Take Me Back"

"Take Me Back"

Take me back
Ooh, baby, won't you take me back tonight
You gotta face the fact I still love you
Take me back, let's get it right

I need a lesson in the ways of love
Sometimes I lose my head, what am I thinkin' of
I was crazy to have doubted you
And like a fool I left you, I can't believe we're through

Take me back
Ooh, baby, won't you take me back tonight
You got to face the fact I still want you
Take me back, let's get it right

Last night I saw you with another guy
I couldn't help myself you know I had to cry
I can't take it, just won't make it
If you don't give me one more try

Take me back
Ooh, baby, won't you take me back tonight
You gotta take me back
Ooh, baby, won't you take me, take me

I need a lesson in the ways of love
Sometimes I lose my head, what am I thinkin' of
I can't take it, just won't make it
Oh, baby, give me one more chance, woo

You gotta take me back
Ooh, baby, won't you take me back tonight
You know I face the fact that I was wrong
Take me back, let's make it right

T-T-T-Take me back
Baby, baby, baby, won't you take me back tonight
T-T-T-Take me back
I love you, I need you

T-T-T-Take me back
Baby, baby, baby, won't you take me back tonight
You gotta take me back

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Take Me In Your Lifeboat"

"Take Me In Your Lifeboat"

Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will stand the ragin' storm
Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will bear the spirit home.

Come on, brothers and sisters, and don't fall asleep
Pray night and day or you'll sleep in the deep
Now fathers and mothers are prayin' so loud
Said : ‘Lord, won't you take us in your lifeboat ?’

Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will stand the ragin' storm
Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will bear the spirit home.

Clouds are so heavy, the winds are so loud
Thunder is rolling beckoning the crowd
They pray for the shipmates for what they have done
They took the dyin' sailor in their lifeboat.

Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will stand the ragin' storm
Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will bear the spirit home.

Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will stand the ragin' storm
Take me in your lifeboat, take me in your lifeboat
It will bear the spirit home.

fox69 · 13.04.2016

"Teardrops In My Eyes"

"Teardrops In My Eyes"

Those heartaches now are on their way
What makes you want to be that way
You cheated on me and you lied
You’ve put teardrops in my eyes.

I found out what they say is true
I hope someday that you’ll be blue
And then you’ll know, dear, why I try
With these teardrops in my eyes.

The news is out all over town
That you’ve been seen out runnin’ round
I turned my head and gossip flies
’Cause it puts teardrops in my eyes.

I found out what they say is true
I hope someday that you’ll be blue
And then you’ll know, dear, why I try
With these teardrops in my eyes.

I never thought you’d let me down
But now at last I understand
You’ve wrecked my life and broke our vow
And now you’ll have to pay for it somehow.

I found out what they say is true
I hope someday that you’ll be blue
And then you’ll know, dear, why I try
With these teardrops in my eyes
With these teardrops in my eyes.