Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

[fox69]

"The Moon Just Turned Blue"

"The Moon Just Turned Blue"


Hang up the phone, lose my number leave me alone so I can cry
Don't touch my heart anymore, it's broken and sore
And the moon just turned blue goodbye goodbye

Just go on back to your old boyfriend he'll take you home and I know why it's only fair I guess, my heart won't die from this and the moon just turned blue, goodbye, goodbye I said the moon must turned blue I was looking right at you looking sweet and [?] blue and shy, oh lord got me thinking baby, such a fancy lad she might be telling mighty fancy lies so count me out of your triangle I'm number three and honey I can't pretend I don't need heartache at all my heart can't take the fall and the moon just turned blue, goodbye goodbye it's only fear I guess.. and the moon just turned blue I said the moon, it juts turned blue, baby bye bye

 

[fox69]

"The Precious Jewel"

"The Precious Jewel"



Way back in the hills, when a boy, I once wandered
Buried deep in her grave lies a girl that I love
She was called from this earth, a jewel for heaven
More precious than diamonds more precious than gold.

When a girl of sixteen, we courted each other
She promised someday to become my sweet wife
I bought her the ring to wear on her finger
But the angels they called her to heaven one night.

A jewel here on earth, a jewel up in heaven
She'll brighten the kingdom around God's great throne
May the angels have peace, God bless her in heaven
They've broken my heart and they left me to roam.

This world has it wealth, its' trials and troubles
Mother earth holds her treasures of diamonds and gold
But it can't hold the soul of one precious jewel
She's resting in peace with the heavenly fold.

May the angels have peace, God bless her in heaven
They've broken my heart and they left me to roam.

 

[fox69]

"The Rest Of The Dream"
(originally by John Hiatt)

"The Rest Of The Dream"
(originally by John Hiatt)



You were a tiny spark
Caught in your parents' eyes
When they made love in the dark
You were the big surprise
And the old man came through
Gave his very best for you
And your mother's arms
They kept you warm
Like no other arms could do

When you couldn't find the light
At the top of the stairs
When you cried in the night
Well, you knew they were there
Will the light of the day
Was as bright as it seemed
And you knew in your heart
You were livin' the rest of the dream

Well, I had a dream of you
But I never realized
Baby, the dream was true
That's when you opened my eyes

And I will come through
Do my very best for you
And your lovin' arms
Gonna keep me warm
Like no other arms will do

When you can't find the light
At the top of the stairs
When you cry in the night
Well, you know I'll be there
Till the light of the day
Is as bright as it seems
And you know in your heart
You're livin' the rest of the dream

Now I see a tiny spark
Caught in your lovin' eyes
As we make love in the dark
And wait for the big surprise

And the old man will come through
Son or daughter, just for you
And your mama's arms
Gonna keep you warm
Like no other arms can do

When you can't find the light
At the top of the stairs
When you cry in the night
Well you know we'll be there
Till the light of the day
Is as bright as it seems
And you know in your heart
You're livin' the rest of the dream

When you couldn't find the light
At the top of the stairs
When you cried in the night
Well, you knew they were there
Will the light of the day
Was as bright as it seemed
And you knew in your heart
You were livin' the rest of the dream

 

[fox69]

"The Resurrection"

"The Resurrection"



I walked the streets of this little town
Late last night when it all shut down
Feelin' stuck between lost and found and nowhere
Using my memory for a map
I went lookin' for a train on the torn up track
Where the weary conductor just turned his back but he's still there

Waitin for the resurrection
Fire from the ashes and the tears
The resurrection
You know dreams die hard, dreams die hard around here

Well it's hard to believe I'm back again
Lookin' up old lovers and long lost friends
Just to reminisce like the veterans and survivors
I heard Reverend Bill with the kind old face
Said he got little stale and he's been replaced
Still we all bowed our heads when he said Grace at the diner

Waitin for the resurrection
Fire from the ashes and the tears
The resurrection
You know dreams die hard, dreams die hard around here

Well the engine dies and the main line fails
Surely the heart and the soul prevails
Like the wild flowers grow between the rails in the summer

Oh, the resurrection
Fire from the ashes and the tears
The resurrection
You know dreams die hard,
Dreams die hard,
Dreams die hard around here

Oh, the resurrection
Oh, the resurrection

I walked the streets of this little town
Late last night when it all shut down
when it all shut down

 

[fox69]

"The Teddy Bear's Picnic"

"The Teddy Bear's Picnic"



If you go down to the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go down to the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.
For ev'ry bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Ev'ry teddy bear who's been good
Is sure of a treat today.
There's lots of marvelous things to eat
And wonderful games to play.
Beneath the trees where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
Cause that's the way the teddy bears have their picnic.
If you go down to the woods today
You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely down in the woods today
But safer to stay at home.
For ev'ry bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Picnic time for teddy bears
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday.
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout;
They never have any care;
At six o'clock their mummies and daddies,
Will take them home to bed,
Because they're tired little teddy bears.

 

[fox69]

"The Valley Road"

"The Valley Road"


While no one was looking on the old plantation
He took her all the way down the long valley road
They sent her away not too much later
Left him walking down the old valley road.

Sometimes I lead, sometimes I follow
This time I'll go where she wants me to go
She said maybe today, maybe tomorrow
Go deep in the woods down the long valley road

Walk on walk on little doll walk
Walk on little doll

Out in the hall they were talkin' in a whisper
Everybody noticed she was gone a while
Somebody said she was gone to her sister's
Everyone knew what they were talkin' about.

While no one was looking on the old plantation
He showed her what they do down the long valley road
Came back around like nothin' really happened
Left him standing on the old valley road

Walk on walk on little doll walk on
Walk on little doll
Walk on, walk on the valley road

Standing like a stone on the old plantation
Rich old man wouldn't ever let him in
Good enough to hire, not good enough to marry
When it all happens, nobody wins
Walk on walk on little doll walk on
Walk on little doll [etc]

 

[fox69]

"There Is A Time"

"There Is A Time"



There is a time for love and laughter
The days will pass like summer storms
The winter winds will follow after
But there is love and love is warm.

There is a time for us to wander
When time is young and so are we
The woods are greener over yonder
The path is new, the world is green.

There is a time when leaves are falling
The woods are grey, the paths are old
The snow will come when geese are calling
You need a fire against the cold.

There is a time for us to wander
When time is young and so are we
The woods are greener over yonder
The path is new, the world is green.

So do you roamin’ in the springtime?
And you find your love in the summer sun
The frost will come and bring the harvest
And you can sleep when day is done.

Time is like a river flowin'
With no regrets as it moves on
Around each bend the shinin’ mornin’
And all our friends we though were gone.

There is a time for us to wander
When time is young and so are we
The woods are greener over yonder
The path is new, the world is green
The path is new, the world is green.

 

[fox69]

"These Days"
(originally by Nico)

"These Days"
(originally by Nico)



Well, I've been out walking,
And I don't do too much talking these days...
These days...
These days, I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
And all the times I've had the chance to...

Well, I've stopped my rambling,
And I don't do too much gambling these days...
These days...
These days I sit on the corner stones
And count the time in quarter tones to ten.
Oh, will I see that highway?

Well, I had a lover,
And I don't think I'd risk another, these days...
These days...
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song,
Well, it's just 'cause I've been moving too long.

Well, I've stopped my dreaming,
And I don't do too much scheming these days...
These days...
These days I sit on the corner stones
And count the time in quarter tones to ten, my friend.

Don't confront me with my failures.
I have not forgotten them.

 

[fox69]

"This Christmas Morning"

"This Christmas Morning"



Here we come wassailing, spreading the news
Of a child born Christmas morning
Son of God and Savior of Man
Christ is come this Christmas morning
Spread the glad tidings near and far
Rejoice this Christmas morning
Glory to God give thanks today
For the child born Christmas morning
Sing a song of celebration
Joy to the earth let all proclaim
Here we come wassailing, spreading the news
Of a child born Christmas morning

People are gathered to share their love
And embrace this special morning
Sharing a gift from Heaven above
Of a child born Christmas morning
Light a light and join the chorus
Following in His loving grace
Carry the message for all to hear
Of a child born Christmas morning

Christ is born this morning
Christ is born this morning
Christ is born this morning
Christ is born this morning

Here we come wassailing, spreading the news
Of a child born Christmas morning
Son of God and Savior of Man
Christ is come this Christmas morning
Spread the glad tidings near and far
Rejoice this Christmas morning
Glory to God give thanks today
For the child born Christmas morning
For the child born Christmas morning
Christ is come this Christmas morning

Christ is born this morning
He's come this Christmas morning
Christ is born this morning
He's come this Christmas morning
Christ is born this morning
He's come this Christmas, this Christmas morning

 

[fox69]

"Thunder And Lightnin'"

"Thunder And Lightnin'"



I remember our first night together
It was rainin' cats and dogs when we made love
Made the most of all that stormy weather
That's what this ol' night reminds me of.

Thunder and lightning, nothing like a storm
Cozy up beside me, honey, and let me keep you warm
Nothing more invitin' then a good one comin' down
Born two rainy day lovers who love to hear the sound
Of thunder and lightning.

The rhythm of the rain outside the window
Always brings a sparkle to your eye
It's music to my ears each time the wind blows
We know how to spend a stormy night.

Thunder and lightning, nothing like a storm
Cozy up beside me, honey, and let me keep you warm
Nothing more invitin' then a good one comin' down
Born two rainy day lovers who love to hear the sound
Of thunder and lightning.

No, we don't need no sunny day
Just turn the lights down low and let it rain.

Thunder and lightning, nothing like a storm
Cozy up beside me, honey, and let me keep you warm
Nothing more invitin' then a good one comin' down
Born two rainy day lovers who love to hear the sound ..

Of thunder and lightning, nothing like a storm
Cozy up beside me, honey, and let me keep you warm
Nothing more invitin' then a good one comin' down
Born two rainy day lovers who love to hear the sound.