Patty Loveless

[fox69]

"Old Soul"

"Old Soul"


She's a little more than a child herself
Than the children of her own
All her living's done for someone else
The only life she's ever known
All the dreams and desires that she had
She had to put 'em all on hold

While another young heart became an old soul

River of life keeps rushing by
She just rolls with the flow
She's seen it all through world weary eyes
She takes it like it comes and goes

She's forgotten more about life and love
Than most will ever know
While another young heart became an old soul

Laugh too little and you cry too much
Way too long without that gentle touch
Weight of the world resting down in your bones
Pretty soon you've got an old soul
Old soul, old soul

Laugh too little and you cry too much
Way too long without that gentle touch
Weight of the world resting down in your bones
Pretty soon you've got an old soul
Old soul, old soul

 

[fox69]

"Old Weakness Coming On Strong"

"Old Weakness Coming On Strong"


Two in the morning, too hot to sleep
Tossin' and turning and twistin' the sheets
I feel an old weakness coming on strong

Window wide open in the back bedroom
Smell of sweet honeysuckle in full bloom
I feel an old weakness coming on strong

Feel like I'm running real low on willpower
Can't get you out of this heart of mine
From the break of dawn till the midnight hour
I keep fighting to let you go
But your love is beyond my control

Took down that picture of you and me
But every time I look up where it used to be
I feel an old weakness coming on strong

Still got your number next to the phone
Just when I believe I can leave it alone
I feel an old weakness coming on strong

Feel like I'm running real low on willpower
Can't get you out of this heart of mine
From the break of dawn till the midnight hour
I keep fighting to let you go
But your love is beyond my control
It's an old weakness coming on strong
I feel an old weakness, an old weakness
I feel an old weakness coming on strong

 

[fox69]

"On Down The Line"

"On Down The Line"


Tryin' to make a livin
That's the bottom line
It ain't easy tryin' to stretch
A nickle into a dime
Sweatin' for the dollar
Workin' for the man
Half goes to the
Landlord, Lord
And half to Uncle Sam

I can't get no consolation
I don't get no paid vacation
I can't get no satisfaction
And my tractor don't get no traction
Just doin' the best I can
Tryin' to make a stand
Laughin' and cryin'
Livin' and dyin' on down the line

I'll leave my soul to Jesus
I'll give my heart to you
And if you want the rest of me
Well, darlin you can have that too
Only love can save me
So darlin don't be late
If I don't get your lovin soon
I swear I'm gonna die today

I can't get no consolation
I don't get no paid vacation
I can't get no satisfaction
And my tractor don't get no traction
Just doin' the best I can
Just tryin' to make a stand
Laughin' and cryin'
Livin' and dyin' on down the line

If I were a rich girl
It wouldn't be the same
I'd buy me a cadilac
And then I'd change my name
A poor girls dream inside me
And you by my side
We drive into the sunset
Ride sweet baby ride

I can't get no consolation
I don't get no paid vacation
I can't get no satisfaction
And my tractor don't get no traction
Just doin' the best I can
Tryin' to make a stand
Laughin' and cryin'
Livin' and dyin' on down the line

On down the line
On down the line
On down the line

 

[fox69]

"On The Verge Of Tears"

"On The Verge Of Tears"


Oh, your memory, it still amazes me
Even after all these years I'm always on the verge of tears

I have tried in vain to start my life again
Something always interferes 'cause I'm always on the verge of tears

When I see a friend that we used to know
When I stop by that little place we used to go
A quarter in the jukebox, a couple on the street
It doesn't take a whole lot to get me on my knees

I still feel your touch, I still love you way too much
I'll get over you somehow, but I think I'm gonna cry right now

When I hear your name, when they play that song
I'm getting tired of people asking me what's wrong
Can't they see I'm trying, everything is fine
Hell, I'm only crying, crying all the time

Oh, your memory, it just won't set me free
Even after all these years I'm always on the verge of tears
Even after all these years I'm always on the verge of tears

 

[fox69]

"On Your Way Home"

"On Your Way Home"


I heard you slippin' down the hall:
Tell me, did your shadow trip an' fall,
Over you, babe, movin' that slowly?
Did you think you could waste my time,
Come a-messin' round with my mind?
Did you think you could? You don't know me.
Where'd you get that alibi?
Did it fall out of a midnight sky,
Or did you find it on the side of the road?
Tell me: Did you have to make a deal,
Or wrestle for control, of the wheel, from your conscience?
I'd like to know,
Where do you go,
On your way home?

You know, someday, I'd like to fly,
Like a bat outta Nashville. Why don't you help me?
An' tell me the truth.
'Cause the truth is gonna set you free.
If you keep on lyin' to me, I might stay right here,
Just to spite you.

Where'd you get that alibi?
Did it fall out of a midnight sky,
Or did you find it on the side of the road?
Tell me: Did you have to make a deal,
Or wrestle for control, of the wheel, from your conscience?
I'd like to know.
Where do you go?
Where do you go?
Where do you go,
On your way home?
On your way home?
On your way home?
Mmmmmm.
Mmmmmmmmmmm.

Where'd you get that alibi?
Did it fall out of a midnight sky,
Or did you find it lyin' on the side of the road?
Was it ever a long, long drive?
Did you ever stop once to cry, or was I worth it?
I think I know.
Where do you go?
Where do you go?
Where do you go,
On your way home?
On your way home?

 

[fox69]

"Once In A Lifetime"

"Once In A Lifetime"


All my life, I tried to find
Someone to love me
And though the night is lonely
And no one's there to hold me
I would rather be alone
Then be without you
'Cause no one else will do

And just once in a lifetime
Someone like me can find
Someone to love
Like you
And nobody else will do

All my days, are spent this way
With no one to talk to
And oh the rain keeps fallin'
And I hear your voice
Keep callin'
I'd rather be alone
Then without you
'Cause no one else will do

And just once in a lifetime
Someone like me can find
Someone to love
Like you
And nobody else will do

And just once in a lifetime
Ohh someone like me can find
Someone to love
Like you
And nobody else will do
Nobody else will do
'Cause nobody else will do

 

[fox69]

"Out Of Control Raging Fire"

"Out Of Control Raging Fire"


Today an old heartache came calling
An old flame I thought died out like some falling star
Instead it's rekindling some embers
That may start an out of control ragin' fire

That look in your eyes brings bad memories
You still have that same smile that once won my heart
The bittersweet feelings still linger
That once fuled me out of control ragin' fire

That out of control ragin' fire
Pain has no memory when you burn with desire
The flames grow higher and higher
Till we've reached an out of control ragin' fire

Inside the passion is burning
It's too late to stop what we've started tonight
How can we resist this temptation
To start an out of control ragin' fire
That out of control ragin' fire
Pain has no memory when you burn with desire
The flames grow higher and higher
Till we've reached an out of control ragin' fire
Yes we've reached an out of control ragin' fire

 

[fox69]

"Over My Shoulder"

"Over My Shoulder"


Over my shoulder
My heart expects to see you runnin' after me
Callin' out my name
Over my shoulder
There's a coat you used to wrap me in to keep me warm
To keep near
Through the clouds still hang around me
Like my stormy love for you
The rain is fallin' softer now
The sun is breakin' through

Over my shoulder I see a rainbow
And is it heaven's way of sayin' I can let you go
And tomorrow morning I'll be one day older
And you will be a memory
One last look, over my shoulder
Over my shoulder
There're some words I said I wish I had back again
But it's out of my hands

Over my shoulder
Oh, the shadow of our love keeps reaching out for me
It won't set me free
With every step I ask myself
Which way should I go
It's hard to find your way across
A bridge that's burning slow

Over my shoulder I see a rainbow
Is it heaven's way of sayin' I can let you go
Tomorrow morning I'll be one day older
And you will be a memory
One last look, over my shoulder

Tomorrow morning I'll be one day older
And you will be a memory
One last look, over my shoulder
Over my shoulder

 

[fox69]

"Overtime"

"Overtime"


Score is tied between us
In this lovin' game
I hear you say you're leavin'
But I think you will stay
I'm doing everything I can
To try and change your mind
'Cause baby we can leave it here
We're going on overtime

Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Baby take leaving off your mind
We're going on overtime

Now both of us are winners
Our love just can't lose
Don't look for your hat
Don't look for your coat
And don't worry 'bout your shoes
Lay back here in my lovin' arms
Get leaving off your mind
Love just crossed the 50 yard line
We're going on overtime

Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Baby take leaving off your mind
We're going on overtime

Stay with me baby
Stay with me a while
Stay with me baby
Say it with your smile

Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
Going on overtime
I'm gonna love you
Out of your mind
We're going on overtime

Oh baby take leaving off your mind
We're going on overtime

 

[fox69]

"Pieces On The Ground"

"Pieces On The Ground"


Mend this broken body
In pieces on the ground
My spirit's cracked and crumbled
My world's been crashing down
The weight upon your shoulders
Got so heavy they just gave in
Till could not lift my head up
To face another day again.

Let a ray of hope come shining
So I may look up at the sky
And see a glimpse of tomorrow
Where I'm standing in the light
Let me climb upon the hilltop
Healing hands can touch me now
They will mend this broken body
In pieces on the ground

The human heart's a fragile thing
It shatters just like glass
Gather up all these splinters
Crush them into grains of sand
So the wind may scatter them
Towards the angels looking down
They will mend this broken body
In pieces on the ground

Then a ray of hope came shining
When I looked into your eyes
I saw all of my tomorrows
And we're standing in the light
We are high upon a hilltop
Healing hands touching me and
Mending this broken body
In pieces on the ground