Trace Adkins

[fox69]

"Thankful Man"

"Thankful Man"



My daddy was blue collar
He worked for the man all of his life
He showed up when he didn't want to be there
A man of his word, believed in doing things right
I remember when i was a kid
He'd say time and time again
It's a good life; it's a real good life
And I'm a thankful man

I'm a thankful man for every turn
On every highway I've been down
Every mile I've lost, every crossroad stop
Every storm that turned me around
Oh, it's better than I could have planned
It's made me who I am
It's a good life; it's a real good life
And I'm a thankful man

My mama was a dreamer
But she was the rock that we all leaned on
She taught me about the lessons in life
The difference between what's right and wrong
And every word was a gift from her
That helped me understand
It's a good life; it's a real good life
And I'm a thankful man

I'm a thankful man for every turn
On every highway I've been down
Every mile I've lost, every crossroad stop
Every storm that turned me around
Oh, it's better than I could have planned
It's made me who I am
It's a good life; it's a real good life
And I'm a thankful man

It's better than I could have planned
It's made me who I am
It's a good life; it's a real good life
And I'm a thankful man
t's a good life; it's a real good life
And I'm a thankful man

 

[fox69]

"That's What You Get"

"That's What You Get"



On the way tome I thought better stop before it closes
And get some, pretty things for a pretty thing
Here I come through the door, bringin' you more roses
Whatever else you want from me
Right now baby I'm just here for you
I'll do anything you ask me to

That's what you get for lovin' me
Two strong arms and a heart that won't stop for anything
The kind of man a woman needs
That's what you get
That's what you get for lovin' me
Yeah for lovin' me

I know you've heard it all before, you don't like big talkers
Well look who you're talkin' to
I ain't just carryin' on, it's a promise, not an offer
I'll have your way with you
Honey I ain't leavin' nothin' out
Even things you've never thought about

That's what you get for lovin' me
Two strong arms and a heart that won't stop for anything
The kind of man a woman needs
That's what you get
That's what you get for lovin' me
Yeah for lovin' me

You want a man to hold ya
Who’s never gonna quit
Girl I already told ya
When you love me
That’s what you get

That's what you get for lovin' me
Two strong arms and a heart that won't stop for anything
The kind of man a woman needs
That's what you get
That's what you get
That's what you get for lovin' me
For lovin' me
Baby that's what you get
That's what you get for lovin' me

 

[fox69]

"The Altar Of Your Love"

"The Altar Of Your Love"



Everybody needs somewhere to run
Sanctuary
Somewhere to rest when the day is done
When the world's been heavy
Baby you're my sacred place
You whisper words of saving grace
The kiss that heals my soul
The touch that makes me whole

Lay your hands on me
Break these chains and set me free
I was lost but now I've found
A place to lay my burdens down
At the altar of your love
At the altar of your love

Everybody needs somebody to trust
With the broken pieces
Somebody who believes in you enough
To help you fight your demons
Another day has done me in
So wrap me up in your arms again
Baby bring me back to life
Heaven knows I need you tonight to

Lay your hands on me
Break these chains and set me free
I was lost but now I've found
A place to lay my burdens down
At the altar of your love
At the altar of your love

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray for you my heart to keep

Lay your hands on me
Break these chains and set me free
I was lost but now I've found
A place to lay my burdens down
At the altar of your love
At the altar of your love

Here I am down on my knees
At the altar of your love

 

[fox69]

"The Night He Can't Remember"

"The Night He Can't Remember"



He lost his job that mornin' stopped off and bought a fifth of pride
A reality eraser, a little taste to help face her that night
He broke his same ol' promise when he showed up with whiskey on his breath
That night he can't remember, the one that she can't forget

Now he's been clean and sober since twenty-three October '95
His drinking days are over but there's that one she can't get off her mind
He tries to apologize but can't recall and don't realize
She won't forgive whatever he said
That night he can't remember, the one she can't forget

Well, she never has remarried 'cause she never has stopped carryin' the pain
It serves as a reminder that the man she left behind her just couldn't change
If she only knew she probably saved his life the night she left
That night he can't remember, the one that she just can't forget

Now he's been clean and sober since twenty-three October '95
His drinking days are over but there's that one she can't get off her mind
And he tries to apologize but can't recall and don't realize
She won't forgive whatever he said
That night he can't remember
Oh the night he can't remember, the one she can't forget

The night he can't remember is the one she can't forget

 

[fox69]

"The Rest Of Mine"

"The Rest Of Mine"



There's no guarantee that we'll see tomorrow
Heaven only knows how long we have
So there's no way I'll ever for one second let you wonder
Just how long my love for you will last

'Til my last breath, 'til I'm called on high
'Til the angels come and I see the light
To the very end, 'til I give in
To the last beat of my heart
No I can't swear that I'll be here for the rest of your life
But I swear I'll love you for the rest of mine

'Til my last breath, 'til I'm called on high
'Til the angels come and I see the light
To the very end, 'til I give in
To the last beat of my heart
No I can't swear that I'll be here for the rest of your life
But I swear I'll love you for the rest of mine

No I can't swear that I'll be here for the rest of your life
But I swear I'll love you for the rest of mine

 

[fox69]

"The Stubborn One"

"The Stubborn One"



They say that smokin' ain't allowed in here
But I don't care
Try to sneak you some
Saw your buddies at the barber shop
And they sure fight a lot
Just like they've always done
You look at me
Like you don't know who I am
But that's alright
Cause I know who you are

You're the stubborn one
My great-granddaddy's son
The one who drank his whiskey from a coffee cup
Time has stripped you of
So many things you love
But you keep fightin' on
Cause you're the stubborn one

Remember when we saw Hank Aaron play
I was in second grade
You snuck me out of school
And you wore overalls to Sunday church
You said the Good Lord's work
Ain't done in a monkey suit
You bought your tires down at
Eddie Shaw's garage
You said K-Mart didn't need your dollar

You're the stubborn one
My great-granddaddy's son
The one who drank his whiskey from a coffee cup
Time has stripped you of
So many things you love
But you keep fightin' on
Cause you're the stubborn one

The nurses wonder why
I keep comin' back
They tell me you can't hear me
I guess I'm more like you
Than anybody knew
I can't let go of what I hold so dearly
The stubborn one

You're the stubborn one
My great-granddaddy's son
The one who drank his whiskey from a coffee cup
Time has stripped you of
So many things you love
But you keep fightin' on
Cause you're the stubborn one
You're the stubborn one

Yeah, the stubborn one
You're the stubborn one

 

[fox69]

"The Wexford Carol"

"The Wexford Carol"



Good people all, this Christmas time
Consider well and bear in mind
What our good God for us has done
In sending his beloved son
With Mary holy we should pray
To God with love this Christmas Day
In Bethlehem upon that morn,
There was a blessed Messiah born
The night before that happy tide
The noble Virgin and her guide

Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep
Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep
To whom God's angel did appear
Which put the shepherds in great fear
Arise and go, the angels said
To Bethlehem, be not afraid
For there you'll find, this happy morn
A princely babe, sweet Jesus, born

With thankful heart and joyful mind
The shepherds went the babe to find
And as God's angel had foretold
They did our Saviour Christ behold
Within a manger he was laid
And by his side a virgin maid
Attending on the Lord of Life
Who came on earth to end all strife

Good people all, this Christmas time
Consider well and bear in mind
What our good God for us has done
In sending his beloved son

 

[fox69]

"Them Lips (On Mine)"

"Them Lips (On Mine)"



Why you talkin' with 'em baby
How come they're sippin' on ice cold beer
Why you rubbin' Maybelline on 'em, when
You should be puttin' them lips right here
Them lips, right here
You should be puttin' them lips right here

They look lonely and need some kissin'
So why you sittin' way over there
Bring 'em on over, you got my permission baby
To get to puttin' them lips right here
Them lips, right here
Best get to puttin' them lips right here

On mine, on mine
Any other thing you're thinking 'bout doing tonight, tonight
Wouldn't be nothing but a waste of time for them lips

Yeah we could have a short conversation
Find things in common that we both share
But baby that's just procrastination
Cut to the chase and put your lips right here

On mine, on mine
Any other thing you're thinking 'bout doing tonight, tonight
Wouldn't be nothing but a waste of time

Just so there's no misunderstanding
I wanna make this crystal clear
You see this big smile smiling back at you babe
Well I want you to put your lips right here
Them lips right here
I want you to put your lips right here
Them lips go right here baby
I want you to put your lips right here
Put them here

 

[fox69]

"Then Came The Night"

"Then Came The Night"



Long-legged shadows
Mississippi sunset
She was standing like a candle
That hadn't been burned yet
The wind was blowin'
Clouds like ashes
Had my hand in my pocket
Reaching for my matches
Ican see those
Cotton sheets dancin'
On her mama's clothesline in my head
From my lips a Lucky Strike was danglin'
The day was dyin' in a sea of red

Then came the night
Warm and dark
Draggin' its chains
Across our hearts
The moon was full
The grass was wet
Makin' us scream makin' us sweat
Holdin' on tight
It was wrong it was right
Then came the night

There was a time
When love was a flower
Now it's a vine
Climbin' up the tower
And the river just rolls
Past the garden
Where love won't grow
And the ground is hardened
I can see the tattered white flag flyin'
I can hear the ringin' mission bell
Telling of the innocence that's dyin'
A sound that i remember oh so well

Then came the night
Warm and dark
Draggin' its chains
Across our hearts
The moon was full
The grass was wet
Makin' us scream makin' us sweat
Makin' us cling makin' us claw
Makin' us rise makin' us fall
Breath on breath, skin on skin
I can't go back, there again
Holdin' on tight
It was wrong it was right
Then came the night

(I remember that sumer
I was workin' for her daddy
I was still a boy
But i knew i was ready
When she reached out and took my hand
She became a woman
ANd i became a man

I wonder if she still thinks about me
The way i still think about her
You dont forget something like that
There's only one first time)

 

[fox69]

"Then I Wake Up"

"Then I Wake Up"



I smell the fragrance of your hair
Feel your fingers and your breath on my skin
When we're here alone like this
A crazy world makes perfect sense
I hear you whisperin' my name
Your kisses leave the sweetest taste, on my lips
When you say, "I love you too"
Soft and tender like you do
I know all my dreams have come true

Then I wake up
On the floor, beside our bed
Where I sleep
Ever since the night you left me alone
In this old house
Days go by, but I'm still in love
With who we used to be
Now you're just a precious memory
I can count on every night to hold me tight
Then I wake up

I lay here while the truth sinks in
I'm still alone you're still not here
And we're still through
I remember our last night
Every word right up to goodbye
Slowly I drift off again
I'm saying words I wish I'd said
That night, to you
And you don't drive off in your car
And I don't have a broken heart
And you can't wait to be in my arms

Then I wake up
On the floor, beside our bed
Where I sleep
Ever since the night you left me alone
In this old house
Days go by, but I'm still in love
With who we used to be
Now you're just a precious memory
I can count on every night to hold me tight
Then I wake up

I'm still in love
With who we used to be
Now you're just a precious memory
I can count on every night to hold me tight
Then I wake up
On the floor, beside our bed
Where I sleep
Ever since the night you left me alone
In this old house