Rodney Crowell

[fox69]

"It's A Different World Now"

"It's A Different World Now"


To make the world a better place like dreamers often will
We left our bed of roses to push that rock up hill
The way we went about our task proved destined for to fail
Who we thought we were, don't ask, there's no way you can tell

It's a different world now... to say the least
The sun comes up from in the west and sets down in the east
The stars are out there shining but just where we can not say
It's a different world now like night and day

In the name of self defense we built bombs to prove a point
And we'd drop them on our neighbors when their nose got out of joint
To sell the same hamburger rain forests had to go
"Hell, we don't need no air to breathe but just don't tell us no"

It's a different world now... without a doubt
The raindrops fall to heaven and the tides go rolling out
The rivers flow like powdered milk and the wind blows with a wheeze
It's a different world now there are no trees

I take a look around and I see ice caps in your eyes
Desert where the swamp should be cold black canvas skies
I take a look around and I see crossbones on a rose
How we let this come to be seems no one really knows

In life's rich beauty pageant we put children on a stage
Said flash your soft white belly child but just don't act your age
Sell sex like cotton candy to young and old alike
When you've outlived the fantasy then you can take a hike

It's a different world now... but what to do
We had our fifteen minutes and we blew it right on cue
We used up mother nature like a twenty dollar whore
It's a different world now... there ain't no more

 

[fox69]

"It's Lonely Out"

"It's Lonely Out"


It's lonely out, I can feel the distance
It's lonely out, it almost takes your breath
It's lonely out, like circles round street lanterns
It is lonely out

It's lonely out, the clouds are silver shining
It's lonely out, the wind is picking up
It's lonely out, the air seems so uncertain
It is lonely out

The telephone is ringing and there ain't nobody there
The window shades are keeping out the dark
The light of night surrounds you as you walk across the floor
Some uninvited knock upon your door
Turning all your thoughts into a roar

It's lonely out, and the moon is almost empty
It's lonely out, and the shadows cannot hide
It's lonely out, and it's sneaking up behind you
It is lonely out

It's lonely out, I can feel the distance
It's lonely out, it almost takes your breath
It's lonely out, and it's sneaking up behind you
It is lonely out

 

[fox69]

"It's Not For Me To Judge"

"It's Not For Me To Judge"


A man stumbles home from a lost weekend
It's not for me to judge
Woman gets stoned on valium and gin
It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge the rhyme or reason
If it's something I don't understand
It's not for me to judge what someone else does
There's a reason why so many people cry
It's not for me to judge

A man writes a book and we call him a prophet
It's not for me to judge
If presidents and preachers put it all in there pockets
It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge that truth is a picture
We develop while we learn how to crawl
It's not for me to judge what someone else does
There's a time and place we've all gotta face
But it's not for me to judge

It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge

We've got cable but we're not able
To see the truth and our bitter youth
Think they know the game, man it's so insane
Ah, but it's not for me to judge

If a man believes in ghosts and spirits
It's not for me to judge
Woman believes she can walk on water, babe
It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge why darkness remains
In a world so full of light
It's not for me to judge the pace every race
Will replace the doubt in their lives
It's not for me to judge who's stuck in the mud
But talking out of turn, we've all gotta learn
That it's not for me to judge

It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge

It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge
It's not for me to judge

 

[fox69]

"It's Only Rock And Roll"

"It's Only Rock And Roll"


Well, it's only rock and roll keep you running from yourself
When the only way to slow down is to fall
It's only rock and roll that caused you to leave home
When the only way to get back is to crawl

But the record people love you they can get you on the bill
Change your name to money dress up fit to kill
People all around you everywhere you go
Don't worry they love you son, it's only rock and roll

Well, it's only rock and roll keep you jumping all the time
When you really ought to sit this one out
And it's only rock and roll keep on messin' with your mind
When you don't know what they're talkin' about
All around the world everywhere you go
People got to have it, it's only rock and roll

Only rock and roll only rock and roll
People all around everywhere you go
Don't worry if they love you 'cause it's only rock and roll

Well, it's only rock and roll when your money's in the mail
And your love is on the back of the bus
And it's only rock and roll when your records start to sell
And you don't know why they're making such a fuss

Telephone receiver ringing off the wall
Can I get a witness each and every call
Second that emotion chased into your soul
Don't worry lest you linger son, it's only rock and roll

Only rock and roll only rock and roll
People all around everywhere you go
Don't worry if they love you 'cause it's only rock and roll

Only rock and roll only rock and roll
People all around everywhere you go
Don't worry if they love you 'cause it's only rock and roll

 

[fox69]

"It's Such A Small World"

"It's Such A Small World"


Fancy meeting you here, tonight
It's such a small world, New York ain't my town
I don't come around, but once in a while

This is such a surprise to see you
Girl, your looking so good; it's been a long time
Since you've crossed my mind
It's such a small world

Just one night on the town,
I came looking around for something to do

Just a change of my plans on leaving
And I stay around and I run into you
Which just goes to prove it's such a small world

It's such a small world
I've lived alone for awhile
It's such a small world
It feels like I've gone out of style

You and me will always be
Just looking for something that's already happened
Years go by but you and I don't have to look beyond today

Maybe just for tonight
We can turn out the light

Lay your heart on the line
Let go of your mind

You know just what to say
You know just what to do

You still look like the day when I first met you

I'll be gone once again come morning
Like I've always done
But to see you tonight
Makes everything right, it's such a small world

Hey, right here you stand as if it was planned
It's such a small world

 

[fox69]

"Jesus Talk To Mama"

"Jesus Talk To Mama"


Jesus, talk to Mama
Tell her I'm alright
Tell her that I'm on the mend
Tell her I've been born again
Tell her that the future's looking bright

Do this, won't you Jesus?
For I never meant to stray
Jesus, talk to Mama
Tell her that we'll meet again some day

Jesus, if you hear me
Take a message to my Ma
Tell her that I'm in your hands
Tell her I'm a different man
Tonight I beat the Devil to the draw

All I'm really asking is to tell her I found you
Jesus, talk to Mama
Tell her that my wandering days are through

Jesus, talk to Mama,
Tell her I'm doing good
Tell her how I kicked the blues
Tell her how it's all good news
I'm living like she always wished I would
Tell her, won't you Jesus, that the wonders will never cease
Jesus talk to Mama, tell her so her soul can rest in peace

 

[fox69]

"Jewel Of The South"

"Jewel Of The South"


One fine morning when the wild geese fly
I'm taking my chances on the sunny side
I'm headed down south where the grass grows tall
Where the mockingbirds singing and the whippoorwill calls

Spanish moss on the Natchez Trace
A gulf wind blowing wide across my face
French girls dancing to a big bang drum
Back down south where I come from
Where the river flows like warm molasses
Rain fogs up my reading glasses
Honey suckle strong enough to curl your hair
Back down there

On one fine morning gonna pull up stakes
I'm gonna chalk it all up as just a bad mistake
I'm gonna hit the decks runnin' bid a fond farewell
And by the time I get to Memphis I'll be outta my shell

Cottonfields just as white as snow
Sweet magnolia blossoms grow
Big moon shinin' like an ice cream cone
Back down south where I belong
Where the river flows like milk and honey
The nights are slow and the eggs are runny
I wouldn't mind sittin' in a rocking chair
Back down there

Jewel of the south, cross my heart, shut my mouth
Come the morning I'll be home in the sweet Delta dawn

One fine morning and it won't be long
I'm leaving out early with my glad rags on
I'm gonna pull a load of wool off of my own two eyes
And sharpen my senses countin' railroad ties

When the mile long trestle makes a clickity-clack
The whole dang town is gonna welcome me back
Ticket to the land of the sugar cane
Back down on the Ponchartrain
Where the river flows like a grand mariner
Sweet olive takes my breath away
Sunday morning walkin' on the Jackson Square
Back down there

Jewel of the south, cross my heart, shut my mouth
Come the morning I'll be home in the sweet Delta dawn
Come the morning I'll be home in the sweet Delta dawn

I wish I was in the land of cotton..

 

[fox69]

"Just Pleasing You"
(with Rodney Crowell)

"Just Pleasing You"
(with Rodney Crowell)



I used to get drunk all by myself
I wanted to be somebody else
And I had a mask inside my mind
That I hid behind
Out on the point of no return
I crossed a bridge I could not burn
And turned down a road that led straight to just pleasing you

If just pleasing you is the last thing I do
I'll go to my grave nobody's slave

Most of the friends I used to know
Gave up a long long time ago
I blew through their lives a train off track
And never looked back
And I made each love a nasty joke
And every last chance a vow I broke
Then down on my knees, surrender to just pleasing you

If just pleasing you is the last thing I'll do
They'll lay me to rest
Knowing I've had the best

I used to get drunk all by myself
Now I've set that old pain up on the shelf
And each shining day I rise up to just pleasing you

And each shining day I rise up to just pleasing you
Just pleasing you
Just pleasing you

 

[fox69]

"Just Say Yes"

"Just Say Yes"


I'm not in some corner tonight wasting my time
I'm not at the end of the bar out of my mind
I've been down on my luck for sure
But I'm not down on myself no more
If you'll open up the door I'll do all the rest

I'm not gonna tell you I've changed what would that change
I'm not gonna try to explain what I can't explain
I can't change the past it's true the future now depends on you
So open up and I'll come through I swear I'll pass the test

Just say yes, just say yes

Just say yes and I'll show you what I'm made of
Every strength and weakness I possess
Take a chance on me you have my guarantee
I'll build my world around your happiness

I'm not gonna offer excuses I treated you badly
Giving up would only be useless cause I love you madly
I'm sorry for the things I did the way I ran away and hid
And if you open up the lid I can get it off my chest

Just say yes, just say yes
Just say yes

 

[fox69]

"Just Wanta Dance"

"Just Wanta Dance"


I don't want to be the kind to hesitate
Be too shy, wait too late
I don't care what they say other lovers do
I just want to dance with you

I gotta feeling that you have a heart like mine
So let it show, let it shine
If we have a chance to make one heart of two
I just want to dance with you

I want to dance with you, twirl you all around the floor
That's what they intended dancin' for
I just want to dance with you
I want to dance with you, hold you in my arms once more
That's what they invented dancin' for
I just want to dance with you

I caught you lookin' at me when I looked at you
Yes I did, ain't that true?
You won't get embarrassed by the things I do
I just want to dance with you

Oh the boys are playin' softly and the girls are too
So am I and so are you
If this was a movie, we'd be right on cue
I just want to dance with you

I want to dance with you, twirl you all around the floor
That's what they intended dancin' for
I just want to dance with you
I want to dance with you, hold you in my arms once more
That's what they invented dancin' for
I just want to dance with you

I just want to dance with you
I just want to dance with you
I just want to dance with you