The Oak Ridge Boys

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"In The Pines"
(originally by Cecil Sharp)

"In The Pines"
(originally by Cecil Sharp)



In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun never shines
And you shiver when the cold wind blows

Little girl, little girl what have I done
That made you grieve me so
You caused me to weep
You caused me to moan
You caused me to leave my home

The longest train I ever saw
Went down that Georgia Line
The engine passed at six o'clock
And the cab went by at nine

The longest train I ever saw
Was nineteen coaches long
The only girl I ever loved
Is on that train and gone

 

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"In The Shelter Of His Arms"

"In The Shelter Of His Arms"


When my soul was disturbed with sorrow
When My heart was burdened with sin
Jesus opened His arms of mercy
And tenderly took me in
[Chorus]
There is peace in the time of trouble
There is peace in the midst of the storm
There is peace though the world be raging
In the shelter of His arms
There are storms that we all encounter
Do not fear they will do you no harm
In the Lord you will find protection
In the shelter of His arms
Tho' the world all around be raging
And it's filled with many alarms.
Trust in Jesus and He will keep you.
In the shelter of His arms
[Chorus x2]
Tag In the shelter of His arms

 

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"Is This Any Way For Us To Say Goodbye"

"Is This Any Way For Us To Say Goodbye"


There were times we talked for hours
Of our love while summer flowers
Blossomed just outside the window where we lay.
Words of love came easy as the gentle evening breezes
Whispered that our love had lived another day.

Now the room is filled with hushes
As you move your silver brushes
From the dresser to the suitcase on the bed.
A stony wall of silence
Separates us into islands
Filled with echoes of the angry words we said.

It was just a lover's quarrel
And it just got out of hand
The fury of a woman
Met the anger of a man
We spoke the two so bitterly that it turned into a lie
Is this any way for us to say goodbye?

We each demanded justice
Now the outline of the dusk
Is all that's left where once your ivory mirror lay
Both hell bent for survival
Of our pride, love cannot rival
When the battle ends will anything be saved?

It was just a lover's quarrel
And it just got out of hand
The fury of a woman
Met the anger of a man
We spoke the two so bitterly that it turned into a lie
Is this any way for us to say goodbye?

It was just a lover's quarrel
And it just got out of hand
The fury of a woman
Met the anger of a man
We spoke the two so bitterly that it turned into a lie
Is this any way for us to say goodbye?
Is this anyway for us to say goodbye?

 

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"It Could Have Been Ten Years Ago"

"It Could Have Been Ten Years Ago"


When the candle at my table
Cast it's light upon your face
And suddenly I recognised you
Well it took my breath away
And for an hour you were mine again
And it was like a dream
Holding hands across the table
And the years.
You had stepped out of the darkness
Like a ghost out of my past
But it seems like only yesterday
Since I had seen you last
I was caught up in your smile
And the way you made me feel
It was like a night from ten years ago
Yes it could have been ten years ago.
From the trembling of my hands
It could have been ten years ago
Then you were gone and once again I am alone.
Crying for a love with you that never was
How good it could have been ten years ago.
Well you ask all about me
And you told me all your plans
And though you never mentioned him
I saw the ring upon your hand
Oh but I couldn't help it Lord I fell in love again
Just the way I fell ten years ago.
Yes it could have been ten years ago.
From the trembling of my hands
It could have been ten years ago
Then you were gone and once again I am alone.
Crying for a love with you that never was
How good it could have been ten years ago
Yes it could have been ten years ago.

 

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"It Takes A Little Rain"

"It Takes A Little Rain"


(To Make Love Grow)

Sometimes we're friends
Sometimes we're strangers
And though there are tears
There's always love
It hurts when you cry
From words thrown in anger
Warm feelings run deep
But that's not enough.

It takes a little rain
To make love grow
It's the heartache and the pain
That makes the real heart show
Where the sun always shines
There's a desert below
It takes a little rain
To make love grow.

Hearts disagree then they grow closer
Honesty wins when it's someone you trust
Forever takes time
True love is never over
It's filled with new starts
Just look at us.

[Chorus]

 

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"It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)"

"It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)"


Sometimes we're friends
Sometimes we're strangers
And though there are tears
There's always love.
It hurts when you cry
From words thrown in anger
Warm feelings run deep
But that's not enough.
It takes a little rain
To make love grow
It's the heartache and the pain
That makes the real heart show.
Where the sun always shines
There's a desert below.
It takes a little rain
To make love grow.
Hearts disagree
Then they grow closer
Honesty wins
When it's someone you trust.
Forever takes time
True love is never over
It's filled with new starts
Just look at us.
It takes a little rain
To make love grow
It's the heartache and the pain
That makes the real heart show.
Where the sun always shines
There's a desert below.
It takes a little rain
To make love grow.

 

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"It's Christmas Time Once Again"

"It's Christmas Time Once Again"


Tinsel and holly lights all aglow
Folks being jolly wherever you go
That wonderful feeling everyone knows
It's Christmas time once again
Snowflakes and candy, pretty paper and bows
Sweethearts romancing beneath the mistletoe
Kids in their bedroom ready for snow
It's Christmas time once again
Family and friends, people you care for
Seem to mean more this time of year
New year begins bringing hope for the future
The air is alive with the feeling of holiday cheer
Whiskers and reindeer, sleigh bells and joy
Magic and laughter, presents and toys
Smiles on the faces of each girl and boy
It's Christmas time once again
Why does it have to end
It's Christmas time once again

 

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"Jesus Is Born Today (It Is His Birthday)"

"Jesus Is Born Today (It Is His Birthday)"


Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger
He has set me free, You'll find you'll believe
I'm so glad to see it is his birthday

Jesus was born today, Oh, how we praise him
Shepherds and wise men say they will adore him
Mighty love has he just for you and for me
I'm so glad to see it is his birthday! (happy birthday)
Birthday! (happy birthday)
Birthday! (happy birthday)
Birthday! (happy birthday)
Birthday! (happy birthday)

Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger
Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger

I am so glad he came into my life every life
Made it right now everything will be all right 'cause

Jesus was born today, Oh, how we praise him
Shepherds and wise men say they will adore him
Mighty love has he just for you and for me
I'm so glad to see it is his birthday! (happy birthday)
Birthday! (happy birthday)

Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger
Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger

Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger
Jesus was born today, born in a manger
Though he was young they say he was no stranger

 

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"Jesus Is Coming Soon"

"Jesus Is Coming Soon"


Troublesome times are here, filling men's hearts with fear,
Freedom we all hold dear, now is at stake.
Humbling your heart to God saves from the chastening rod.
Seek the way pilgrims trod, Christians awake!
Jesus is coming soon, morning or night or noon,
Many will meet their doom, trumpets will sound.
All of the dead shall rise, righteous meet in the sky,
Going where no one dies, Heavenward bound!
Troubles will soon be o'er, happy forever more,
When we meet on that shore, free from all care.
Rising up in the sky, telling this world goodbye,
Homeward we then will fly, glory to share.
Jesus is coming soon, morning or night or noon,
Many will meet their doom, trumpets will sound.
All of the dead shall rise, righteous meet in the sky,
Going where no one dies, Heavenward bound!
Troubles will soon be o'er, happy forever more,
When we meet on that shore, free from all care.
Rising up in the sky, telling this world goodbye,
Homeward we then will fly, glory to share.

 

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"Jonah, Job And Moses"

"Jonah, Job And Moses"


They were solid as a rock and stubborn as a stone
Honest to the core and ornery to the bone
And the Good Book says
Their lot in life was not a bed of roses
For Jonah, Job and Moses.
Now Jonah knew the darkness in the belly of a whale
And Job saw tribulation and Moses went through hell
There were tears and fears and heartaches
In big and bigger doses
For Jonah, Job and Moses.
And me, I'm just a struggling soul
Ten thousand years removed
I've been lost out in the desert
I've been swallowed and consumed
And I pray to God for patience
Make me more like those three
Help me survive my troubles
Let me join that band of brothers
Let it be Jonah, Job, Moses and me.
I've battled with some demons and I've lost the ones I've loved
I shook my fist at Jesus and I could not rise above
It was in the anger of those hours
I came to feel the closest
To Jonah, Job and Moses
'Cause me, I'm just a struggling soul
Ten thousand years removed
I've been lost out in the desert
I've been swallowed and consumed
And I pray to God for patience
Make me more like those three
Help me survive my troubles
Let me join that band of brothers
Let it be Jonah, Job, Moses and me.
Lord, let it be Jonah, Job, Moses and me.
They were solid as a rock
And stubborn as a stone.