Ricky Skaggs

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"Dream Of A Miner's Child"

"Dream Of A Miner's Child"



A miner was leaving his home for his work
When he heard his little child scream
He went to the side of the little child's bed
She said, Daddy, I've had such a dream.

Oh daddy, don't go to the mines today
For dreams have so often come true
Oh daddy, oh daddy, please don't go away
For I never could live without you.

I dreamed that the mines were all flaming with fire
And the miners all fought for their lives
Just then the scene changed and the mouth of the mine
Was covered with sweethearts and wives.

Go down to the village and tell all your friends
That as sure as the bright sun does shine
There's something a-going to happen there today
Oh daddy, don't go to the mine...

 

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"Drunken Driver"

"Drunken Driver"



Now listen here, drunken driver
While here on earth you dwell
You never know when the time will come
When you'll have to say farewell.

I saw an accident one day
Would charm the hearts of man
And teach him never to drink a drop
With a steerin' wheel in his hand.

This awful accident occured
On the twentieth day of May
And caused to loving children
To sleep beneath the clay.

These two dear kids walked side by side
Out on a state highway
Their lovin' mother, she had died
And their father had run away.

They were talking of their loving parents
How sad their hearts did feel
When around the curve came a speedin' car
With a drunk man at the wheel.

The driver saw these two dear kids
And hooted a drunkard sound
"Get out of the road, you little fools"
And the car had brought them down.

The driver staggered from his car
To see what he had done
His heart sank within him
When he saw his dyin' on.

He then picked up his little one
And carried him to his car
Then leanin' on the runnin' board
He prayed a drunkard's prayer.

Sayin', "Please, oh Lord, forgive me
For this awful crime I've done"
His attention then was called away
To the words of his dyin' son.

Sayin' "Take us to our mother, Dad
She sleeps beneath the ground
It was you and her we was talkin' about
When the car had knocked us down."

"And please, dear Dad, don't drink no more
While drivin' on your way
But meet us with our mother, Dad
In heaven some sweet day."...

 

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"Enjoy The Ride"

"Enjoy The Ride"



Another day, another chance
To right the wrongs begin again
All you can do, is do your best
Shake off the past, forgive yourself.
Its just the world we?re livin? in,
Not many saints too many sins
You?re not alone, we?re all inclined
To sleep and fall and cross the line
We live and learn with each mistake
To get back up, Thank God for grace

Lift up your chin, brush off the dust
Wash your hands off the things you?ve done
Sometimes you fall, sometimes you fly
Its only life, enjoy the ride

As long as you have air to breath
Then you have all the time you need
To give your love for all its worth
And make amends to those you?ve hurt
This is your life from Heaven safe
Redeem yourself and thank God for grace

Lift up your chin, brush off the dust
Wash your hands off the things you?ve done
Sometimes you fall, sometimes you fly
Its only life, enjoy the ride

Sometimes you fall, sometimes you fly
Its only life, enjoy the ride
Its only life, enjoy the ride
Another day another chance

 

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"Evergreen Shore"

"Evergreen Shore"



Troubles and trials often betray those,
On in the weary body to stray.
But we shall walk beside the still waters,
With the Good Shepherd leading the way.

Those who have strayed were sought by The Master;
He who once gave His life for the sheep.
Out on the mountain, still He is searching:
Bringing them in forever to keep.

Going up home to live in green pastures,
Where we shall live and die never more.
Even The Lord will be in that number,
When we shall reach that heavenly shore.

We will not heed the voice of the stranger,
For he would lead us on to despair.
Following on with Jesus, our saviour,
We shall all reach that country so fair.

Going up home to live in green pastures,
Where we shall live and die never more.
Even The Lord will be in that number,
When we shall reach that heavenly shore...

 

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"Every Drop Of Water"

"Every Drop Of Water"



Life is kinda like a roller coaster
Up and down over and over again until it ends
The way I figure it's all grist for the mill
There's a lesson to learn from every hard spill we take
And there are no mistakes.

We're all diamonds in the rough, we'll shine soon enough
It's the struggles in this life that make you strong
Embrace the good times and the bad keep in mind when you're sad
Both tears of joy and sorrow lead us home
Every drop of water shapes the stone.

Now you'd never know it be looking at me now
But not long ago I was down for the count and scared
Didn't think I had a prayer
But I found the faith to get over that mountain
It took a while but nobody's countin' anyway and I'm here to say.

We're all diamonds in the rough, we'll shine soon enough
It's the struggles in this life that make you strong
Embrace the good times and the bad keep in mind when you're sad
Both tears of joy and sorrow lead us home
Every drop of water shapes the stone.

There's a masterpiece in every heart an ever changing work of art
We're all diamonds in the rough we'll shine soon enough
Let tears of joy and sorrow lead you home
Every drop of water shapes the stone.

Life is kinda like a roller coaster up and down over and over again...

 

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"Father Knows Best"

"Father Knows Best"



Daddy told me not to ride my bike across that rocky creek
You know it's swift in places and son it's pretty deep
But hardheaded full of pride I went on anyway
And if daddy hadn't been watchin' me I wouldn't be here today.

Father knows best, father knows best
If he hadn't been lookin' out for me I'd be in such a mess
I swore from then on I would do just what he said
'Cause father knows best, father knows best.

I remember back in high school about sixteen years old
My friend said let's go drinkin', but daddy told me not to go
Now I'm so glad that I stayed home 'cause it turned out he was right
When the papers came the next mornin' it was there in black and white.

Father knows best, father knows best
If he hadn't been lookin' out for me I'd be in such a mess
I swore from then on I would do just what he said
'Cause father knows best, father knows best.

Today a man knocked on my door and said your daddy died
I tried holdin' back the tears but I just stood there and cried
Lord, you know I loved him, why did he have to go away
Then lookin' up to Heaven I heard somebody say.

Father knows best, father knows best
I'm always lookin' out for you so your heart can be at rest
I'll see you through the bad times, just remember what I said
Father knows best, father knows best.

Your Father knows best son, your Father knows best...

 

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"Fire From The Sky"

"Fire From The Sky"



Go and get your prophets
Gather all your fools
The four-hundred fifty
And then bring a couple bulls
A little preperation
So be sure and bring some tools
We're getting to the bottom of this now

You can make your altar
You can take your time
You can call out to your God
Before I speak to mine
We'll both ask for a miracle
We'll both ask for a sign
And the one who answers we'll know he is God

I believe the Lord will hear my cry
You will see the fire from the sky
You will say the Lord is God most high
Oooooooh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Shout louder to your baal
But you won't hear a peep
Maybe he is traveling
Or maybe he's asleep
Maybe he is just busy
Or he's in his thoughts too deep
We're getting to the bottom of this now

Turn to this other altar
Pour water on the wood
Fill your jars a few more times
And really soak it good
Ol' baal can't bail you out now
But I know someone who could
Yeah the one who answers we'll know is God

And I believe the Lord will hear my cry
You will see the fire from the sky
You will say the Lord is God most high
Oooooooh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I believe the Lord will hear my cry
You will see the fire from the sky
You will say the Lord is God most high
Oooooooh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oooooooh, oh, oh, oh, oh

(Spoken)
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consummed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust.
And licked up all the water that was in the trench.
And when the people saw it, they fell on their faces and cried "The Lord is God, the Lord he is God"

 

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"Foggy River"

"Foggy River"



Your love is colder than a foggy river
Flowing over a heart of stone
You left me stranded on this foggy river
Drifting helpless and alone

Can't escape this broken heart of mine
There's no freedom anymore
Oh Heaven help me on this foggy river
Help me find the distant shore

There's no tomorrow on this foggy river
Only memories linger on
A mist of sorrow chills this foggy river
Everything I love is gone

Always knew some day you'd let me down
I've got troubles on my mind
I guess I'm doomed to sail this foggy river
Till I leave your love behind

 

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"Forgive Me"

"Forgive Me"



Forgive me for all the pain I've caused you
Forgive me for unkind words I've said
I thought once that I could live without you
Please forgive me and I'll make it up somehow.

I left you and left you broken hearted
I left you but now I can't forget
I thought once that I could live without you
But I'm paying with a broken heart instead.

I wish I had never made you blue sweet heart
I wish I could live it over now
I thought once that I could live without you
Please forgive me and I'll make it up somehow...

 

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"From The Word Love"

"From The Word Love"



I took my mark for the sounding of the gun
The challenge for your heart had just begun
I never knew I would cross the finish line
I gave it all for the chance to make you mine
From the word love I knew I won the race
From the word love I came out in first place
From the word love my dreams were coming true
All because of you
You cheered me through from the word love
I'm learning what it really means to win
Sometimes I think if I could do it all again
I'd run the race and try for record time
Never looking back just your loving on my mind
From the word love...