The Oak Ridge Boys

[fox69]

"There Must Be A Better Way"

"There Must Be A Better Way"


Paycheck came this evening, it's Friday afternoon
This bottle Lord will last until at least tomorrow noon
The children watch and wonder as he sips his life away
I'm here to ask you people
Ain't there a better way

Mother is a member of the local PTA
Place bridge and drinks martinis with the girls on Saturday
A little nip for breakfast gets Mama on her way
I'm here to tell you people
That there must be a better way

They rush home every Sunday right after Sunday School
Just enough to teach the kids about the golden rule
As they rush home to the bottle you can hear the children say
Oh Lord, oh Lord up in Heaven
Won't you show me a better
Got to be a better
There must be a better way

 

[fox69]

"There Must Be Something About Me That She Loves"

"There Must Be Something About Me That She Loves"


Oh I know that you're wonderin' what she ever saw in me
There must be something about me that she loves
I ain't pretty, I ain't witty, and Lord knows my kind come free
There must be something about me that she loves
There must be something about me that she loves
There must be something about me that she loves (that she loves)
I can tell the way she's smilin' when we're walking hand in hand
There must be something about me that she loves
I can't fathom why she's always here when I come home at night
There must be something about me that she loves
In the hard times in the tired times Lord knows she treats me right
There must be something about me that she loves

 

[fox69]

"There's A New Kid In Town"

"There's A New Kid In Town"


Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky look down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
We're looking for The King
The new Messiah
We're following the star
Shining brighter
Old man won't you help us if you can
He shook his head
But he pointed his hand
There's a new kid in town
And He's lying in a manger down the road
There's a new kid in town
But He's just another baby I suppose
Heaven knows
There's a new kid in town
Here in Bethlehem
I see you've traveled far
Bearing treasures
You say these gifts are for
The new King's pleasures
I've heard that a King might come
But up 'til now there hasn't been one

 

[fox69]

"This Crazy Love"

"This Crazy Love"


It'll lead you on, it'll run you off
Hurt twice as long when you're double-crossed
It's hard to trust, this crazy love.
It's a breaking heart at the bitter end
Bouncing back just to fall again
It's winning big or losing touch.
Wo-oh, this crazy love
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
It gives and it takes when it's strong
Nothing takes its place when it's gone
First it's good news and then its good-bye
But the good is worth the tears that you cry.
It'll fly you high; it'll shoot you down
Toss you heart in the lost and found
It pays rough, this crazy love.
It's a game of hearts, the joker’s wild
A come on look or a tender smile
Can raise your hand or call your bluff.
Wo-oh, this crazy love
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
It'll lead you on, it'll run you off
Hurt twice as long when you're double-crossed
It's hard to trust, this crazy love.
It's a breaking heart at the bitter end
Bouncing back just to fall again
It's winning big or losing touch.
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
Wo-oh, this crazy love.
Wo-oh, this crazy love.

 

[fox69]

"This Is America"

"This Is America"


The sun comes up and shines like gold across the ocean waves
A nation blessed with all the best as we begin our day
We know the price of freedom, we see it every day
We'll pay the debt, 'cause you can bet, we love the U.S.A.

This is our homeland, this is America
We won't give up, we won't give in
'Cause this is America
We trust in God, 'cause this is America
Let's take a stand, we love this land
This is America

The enemy has hurt us, violence knocked us to the ground
An emptiness surrounds us, pain of loss is all around
This threat to our freedom has renewed our will to fight
Our battle cry is victory, we know we'll do what's right

 

[fox69]

"This Little Light Of Mine"

"This Little Light Of Mine"


This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

The light that shines is the light of love
Lights the darkness from above
Its shines on me and it shines on you
And shows what the power of love can do
I'm gonna shine my light both far and near
I'm gonna shine my light both bright and clear
And when there's a dark corner in this land
I'm gonna let my little light shine

This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

On Monday he gave me the gift of love
Tuesday peace came from above
On Wednesday he told me to have more faith
On Thursday he gave me a little more grace
On Friday he told me to watch and pray
Saturday he told me just what to say
On Sunday he gave me the power of to let my little light shine

This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Yeah!

 

[fox69]

"Through My Eyes"

"Through My Eyes"


I heard you talkin' on the telephone
complainin' to your friends
how things in life are lookin' older
and how you wish you were young again
from fingernails not long enough
to favorite dresses to small in size.
But oh, if only darlin' you could see you through my eyes.
[Chorus]
Through my eyes, you'd see why I'm lovin' you the way that I do.
Through my eyes, you'd realize they don't come any better than you.
Theyre'd be no talk of changin', rearraingin'
you'd be more than satisfied.
If only you could see you through my eyes.
I've seen standin' at the mirror
then turn yourself around.
lookin' past the beauty
finding ways to put yourself down.
Those special things I love about you
you forever criticize.
But oh if only darlin' you could see you through my eyes.
[Chorus]
Through my eyes.
if only you could see you..
through my eyes.

 

[fox69]

"Time In"

"Time In"


The kids are growing up, going off to school.
Once again it’s just me and you.
Like that first year we shared alone
Once again we’re on our own.

There is one big difference between now and then.
We’ve got time in.
Still in love and we’re still friends.
There’s still time for us to dream again
We’ve got time in.

There’s just the two of us
In this big old house
On the other side of a life we dreamed about.
We’ve got memories to last us for years
Still we wonder where to go from here.

But our future is brighter
Than it’s ever been
Cause we’ve got time in.
Still in love and we’re still friends.

There’s still time for us to dream again
We’ve got time in.
We’d be fools if we ever let it end
With all this time in.

 

[fox69]

"Too Many Heartaches"

"Too Many Heartaches"


Too many heartaches caused by too many promises made by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.
Too many teardrops fall on too many pillows shed by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.

The words I love you are no mystery to me
You’re not the first to dry your eyes.
There ain’t a heart that hasn’t hurt like yours and mine
Torn apart by promises and lies.

Yes love is easy but love is rarely true
It ain’t a lie that true love’s hard to find
So make me an offer, don’t feed me silly lies
No need for hesitation, no need for alibis.

Because too many heartaches caused by too many promises made by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night
Too many teardrops fall on too many pillows shed by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.

Sometimes I find myself just lying there in bed
Wondering how it’s gonna be this time.
Now if I had a dollar for every time I’d been misled
I’d surely be the richest man alive.
So if you’re looking for a restless heart like mine.
If promises of love are fair, let’s stop wasting time.

Too many heartaches caused by too many promises made by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.
Too many teardrops fall on too many pillows shed by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.

Too many heartaches caused by too many promises made by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.
Too many teardrops fall on too many pillows shed by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.

Too many heartaches caused by too many promises made by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.
Too many teardrops fall on too many pillows shed by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.

Too many heartaches caused by too many promises made by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.
Too many teardrops fall on too many pillows shed by
Too many lovers in the heat of the night.

 

[fox69]

"Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)"
(originally by The Staple Singers)

"Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)"
(originally by The Staple Singers)



Can't you feel it in your bones?
The change is coming on
From every walk of life
People seeing the light
Can't you feel it in your heart, now?
A new thing is taking shape
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
I've read of how to my friends
Any time come on in
We can find a better way
Why don't you join us today?
Can't you feel it in your heart, now?
A new thing is taking shape
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
It can be effective in the attitude
Of other people just like you
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Can't you feel it in your heart, now
A new thing is taking shape
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can
Reach out and touch a hand
Make a friend if you can