Steve Earle

[fox69]

"We Gotta Stop Cheatin' Like This"

"We Gotta Stop Cheatin' Like This"


We both knew this was wrong from the start
But wild horses couldn't keep us apart
Even though I'm breaking her heart
And you're breaking his
I'll meet you in the usual place
I'll take a table in the back, just in case
There's something that we both gotta face
We gotta stop cheatin' like this

[Chorus:]
We gotta stop cheatin' like this
I gotta stop needing your kiss
We both know it's wrong
We just can't go on
We gotta stop cheatin' like this

I could tell you I don't want you no more
But we got something, girl, that won't let us go
We tell ourselves it's love but we know
That's not what it is
I think it's time we said our goodbyes
'Cause I've already told her too many lies
And I don't want to see that look in her eyes
We gotta stop cheatin' like this

[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"West Nashville Boogie"

"West Nashville Boogie"



I was born in the city
I was born in the city
And I was raised up right around here
Daddy's down in the workhouse
Daddy's down in the workhouse
Daddy's down in the workhouse
Mama say ain't no way he's coming back here
Went to school with some rich kids
Went to school with some rich kids
Went to school with some rich kids
Bussed me half way across town
Call us white trash and no count
Call us white trash and no count
Call us white trash and no count
Say there wasn't no use in me staying round
I'm goin' down to the corner
I'm goin' down to the corner
I'm goin' down to the corner
Don't you wait for me to come in
Nothin' happens till midnight
Nothin' ever happens till midnight
Nothin' happens till midnight
The boys get restless bout then
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I got a razor in my pocket
I got a razor in my pocket
I got a razor in my pocket and
I got a pistol hid down by the school
Lord get me out of West Nashville
Lord get me out of West Nashville
Lord get me out of West Nashville
Lord get me out of West Nashville

 

[fox69]

"What'll You Do About Me"

"What'll You Do About Me"



All you wanted was a one night stand
The fire, the wine, and the touch of a man
I fell in love an ruined all your plans
What'll you do about me?

Imagine the faces on your high class friends
When I bang on the door and I beg to come in
I'll scream "Come on, love me again"
What'll you do about me?

Well, you can change your number
You can change your name
You can ride like hell on the midnight train
That's all right, mama, that's o.k.
What'll you do about me?

I picture your neighbors when you try to explain
That good ol' boy standin' out in the rain
With his nose on the window pane
What'll you do about me?

What in the world are you plannin' to do
When a man comes over just to visit with you
And I'm on your porch with a 2 by 2
Lady, what'll you do about me?

Well, you can call your lawyer
You can call the fuzz
You can sound the alarm
Wake the neighbors up
Ain't no way to stop a man in love
So, what'll you do about me?

All you wanted was a one night stand
The fire, the wine, and the touch of a man
But I fell in love and baby, here I am
What'll you do about me?
What'll you do about me?
What'll you do about me?

 

[fox69]

"What's A Simple Man To Do?"

"What's A Simple Man To Do?"



Dear Graciela, I'm writin' this letter
Deep in the night and I'm all alone
It's nearly breakin' my heart to tell you
I'm so far away from home
I know I said I'd never cross the border
I know I promised to return to you
But I lost my job in the maquiladora
What's a simple man to do?

I met a man in Tijuana
Said he had a job for me to do
Standin' on a corner in San Diego
With a pocketful of red balloons
All I wanted was a little money
All I needed was a week or two
I never even saw the police comin'
What's a simple man to do?

Tell my mamma that I said I'm sorry
I know she didn't bring me up this way
Ask if she could light a candle for me
Pray that I'll come home someday
Oh Graciela, won't you please forgive me
I never meant to bring this shame to you
I lost my job in the maquiladora
What's a simple man to do?

 

[fox69]

"What's Your Name"

"What's Your Name"


Well, its 8 o'clock in Boise, Idaho
I'll find my limo driver
Mister, take us to the show
I done made some plans for later on tonight
I'll find a little queen
And I know I can treat her right.

[Chorus:]
What's your name, little girl?
What's your name?
Shouldn't you stay, little girl?

Won't you do the same?.
Back at the hotel
Lord we got such a mess
It seems that one of the crew
Had a go with one of the guests, oh yes
Well, the police said we can't drink in the bar
What a shame
Won't you come upstairs girl
And have a drink of champagne

What's your name, little girl?
What's your name?
Shouldn't you stay, little girl?
For there ain't no shame.

[Chorus 2x]

9 o'clock the next day
And I'm ready to go
I got six hundred miles to ride
To do one more show, oh no
Can I get you a taxi home
It sure was grand
When I come back here next year
I wanna see you again

What was your name, little girl?
What's your name?
Shouldn't you stay, little girl?
Well there ain't no shame
What was your name, little girl?
What's your name?
Shouldn't you stay, little girl?
Won't you do the same?

 

[fox69]

"Wheels"

"Wheels"



We've all got wheels to take ourselves away
We've got telephones to say what we can't say
We've all got higher and higher every day
Come on, wheels, take this boy away

We're not afraid to ride
We're not afraid to die
So come on, wheels, take me home today
Come on, wheels, take this boy away

Now when I feel that my time is almost up
And destiny is in my right hand
I'll turn to him who made my fate so strong
Come on, wheels, make this boy a man

We're not afraid to ride
We're not afraid to die
Come on, wheels, take me home today
Come on, wheels, take this boy away
Come on, wheels, take this boy away

 

[fox69]

"When I Fall"

"When I Fall"


Late at night on some dark deserted highway
On my way to another lonesome town
I thought I might see the first light of a new day
As it lay like fool's gold on the ground

[Chorus:]
But whenever I'm feelin' low
I won't have to cry alone I know
'Cause you will answer when I call
If I soar above the clouds and then
I come crashin' back to earth again
You will catch me when I fall

All these years I've watched you trip and stumble
There were times that I feared that you were lost
But every tear that I dried after you tumbled
Comes to mind when I'm considerin' the cost

[Chorus]

In my heart there's a place for you to run to
Anytime you're tired and hurt and blue
For my part I have only to remind you
You will find me waiting when you do

[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"When The People Find Out"

"When The People Find Out"



It's late at night
You're all alone
Pale moonlight
Cold as stone
Heart beats fast
Time moves slow
Strangers glance
Does he know
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna hide
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna hide
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna hide
When the people find out
That you lied
They took you in, made you well
They told you things, they never tell
To pay the debt, you made em fools
That's what you get, they trusted you
When they run to the temple and find
That the treasure's gone
Do you think it's gonna be a cross
They're gonna nail you on

 

[fox69]

"When Will Will Be Married?"

"When Will Will Be Married?"



When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?
When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?

You have your eye on Jimmy, long Jimmy Lee
You have your eye on Jimmy and a fine man he
You have your eye on Jimmy but you'd better let him be
Cause when you go, Molly-o, you'll be going with me

When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?
When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?

You have your eye on Johnny, thin Johnny Fee
You have your eye on Johnny and a fine man he
You have your eye on Johnny but you'd better let him be
Cause when you go, Molly-o, you'll be going with me

When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?
When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?

I made a black bow for your pretty head
When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed?
Made a black bow for your bonny head

When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?
When will we be married, Molly, when will we be wed
When will we be bedded in the same bed?

 

[fox69]

"When You Fall In Love"

"When You Fall In Love"


There'll be a rainbow around the moon
You'll fall apart when you hear that tune
Every day will end too soon
When you fall in love
You'll get weak in the knees when you see her smile
You try your best to hid it 'cause it's not your style
You let it get you cryin' like a little child
When you fall in love

[Chorus:]
When you fall in love
It's out of your hands
It gets into your heart
It changes your plans
But you'll only understand
When you fall in love

The summer breeze will chill you to the bone
You'll walk the floor 'til the break of dawn
Sometimes you'll feel so alone
When you fall in love
And you won't notice, but the day that it shows
That light'll follow you wherever you go
And that's how you'll know
When you fall in love

[Chorus 4x]