Tracy Lawrence

[fox69]

"Hard Times"

"Hard Times"


Old folks say they ain't seen nothing like it
Since the great depression back in '29
Men and women trying to scratch out a living
Standing shoulder to shoulder in the welfare line

[Chorus:]
Hard times ain't got no prejudice,
It don't see black or white
Healthy and strong
Willing and able
We're just holding on in hard times

White haired preacher standing' in the pulpit,
Just a waiving his bible preachin' end of days
Death and destruction waging across the planet
Better pray to your maker that your soul is saved

[Repeat Chorus]

New born baby clinging to his mama,
He came into this world just like you and me
Might be a doctor or a teacher or popper
Only fate can determine how it's supposed to be

[Repeat Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Heaven For A While"

"Heaven For A While"


You know someone told me once
That angels don't exist
And that paradise was just a poor mans dream
Without hesitation
I can say he was mistaken
Cause I've wrapped my arms around celestial wings
But for reasons we don't know, some aren't meant to be here long,
And then one day the good lord calls them home

[Chorus:]
Now I may never find peace or fulfill some destiny
I may be cursed just to walk this earth alone
And I never will erase the memory of her gentle face
But I can go to the other side with a smile
Cause I knew heaven for a while

The other day I took a drive
To that place up on the hill
I brought flowers and I laid them on the stone
And I sat there for some time
With this runnin' through my mind
How much we take for granted till it's gone
Then I got back in my car and slowly drove away
Knowing she was in a better place

[Repeat Chorus]

[Bridge:]
The world turns and seasons change
And rivers keep on runnin' to the sea
Tears dry and hearts heal
And what is meant to be will always be

[Repeat Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Her Old Stompin' Ground"

"Her Old Stompin' Ground"


I know she'll be back no matter where she's been
'Cause her heart doesn't notice when it's breakin' mine again
So I'll sit here like a fool and watch the world go 'round 'til she comes back to her old stompin' ground

She could find her someone else to hold
She could even wake up in his arms
But when it's time to come in from the cold
She always ends up right here in my heart
Her old stompin' ground

She thinks I don't hurt
No she doesn't have a clue
When we said it was over, she thought we were through
When it all falls to pieces in the new world that she's found she comes back to her old stompin' ground

She could find her someone else to hold
She could even wake up in his arms
But when it's time to come in from the cold
She always ends up right here in my heart
Her old stompin' ground

When it's time to come in from the cold
She always ends up right here in my heart
Her old stompin' ground

Yeah she always comes around
To her old stompin' ground

 

[fox69]

"Hillbilly With A Heartache"

"Hillbilly With A Heartache"


Now he's a hard workin' easy goin' country boy he wouldn't harm a fly
Nadine down at the hair salon promised she would be his bride
He took it hard when she ran off with the beauty supply salesman
But that's how romance goes sometimes but Herschel don't understand
He'll play the same sad song on the old jukebox drink up every dime he's got
He'll peel out in his pickup truck sling gravel through the parking lot
You wouldn't wanna tangle with a grizzly bear or step on a copperhead snake
So if you cross his path you better beware been wounded by a woman
He's a hillbilly with a heartache

He was gonna buy her a modular home with no wax linoleum floors
Now his mama's worried cause he don't drop by to watch wrestling anymore
He just rides around with a loaded shotgun hanging in his rifle rack
If I was that smooth talkin' city boy I'd sure be watching my back
He'll play the same sad song...

Them big old arms that used to hold her tight cound bring about any man down
When a good ol' boy's been hurt real bad he just don't give a damn
[ fiddle ]
He'll play the same sad song...
Been wounded by a woman he's a hillbilly with a heartache

 

[fox69]

"Holes That He Dug"

"Holes That He Dug"


He said son won't you lend an ear to what I have to say
I've been down this road before and I think I know the way
He said I can't help but see that's quite the load you bear
You better lose that attitude if you wanna get somewhere
You look at me as if you see a worthless man
Well don't be fooled son by the dirt on these hands
He said never judge a man by the clothes that he wears
Don't take for granted that he chose the cross he bears
You can't put him down for who he is or what he does
Cause you don't dig the holes that he dug
[ guitar ]
He said son this road of life's been known to take it's toll
I've hit all the rough spots every ditch and every hole
There's just so many paths but wrong or right's a choice
Don't let what you think you know throw you off course
He said slow down son and take it all in stride
Take your time along with this advice
He said never judge a man...
He said never judge a man...
[ guitar ]
You can't put him down for who he is or what he does
Cause you don't dig the holes he dug

 

[fox69]

"How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye"

"How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye"


A cup of coffee with the first sunlight at a last chance Texaco
I'm thumbin' through a worn out roadmap tryin' to decide which way to go
These empty miles that are memory they just seem to linger on
She left me on this lost highway wondering why and where she'd gone
That's how a cowgirl breaks a young man's heart
That's how my whole world slowly came apart
With a cold and empty stare as if I wasn't there she didn't even stop to cry
That's how a cowgirl says goodbye

Called up her mom down in Abilene just to find out how she fared
She said she'd stopped a while in San Antone spent some time with an old friend
With all this distance in between us I'm sure I never cross her mind
And it may take all these roads ahead just to leave it all behind
That's how a cowgirl breaks...
That's how a cowgirl breaks...

 

[fox69]

"I Got A Feelin'"

"I Got A Feelin'"


I'm out here stranded on this Oklahoma Road
Nothing but a broken truck heat and dust and a million high line poles
If only I could tap the line I'd be just fine if I could talk to her right now
Cause there's a voice inside of me that's saying something's wrong
Cause I've tried a hundred times and a hundred dimes to reach her on the phone
And like the sun my hearts sinking cause I'm thinking it don't matter anyhow
I got a feelin' she ain't feelin' what I'm feelin' anymore
I got a sneakin' suspicion love is walkin' out the door
Now I'm dealin' with a heartache like I've never felt before
And I got a feelin' she ain't feelin' what I'm feelin' anymore
[ guitar + steel ]
I like this ramblin' life but what a price to pay
To think I'd let a dollar sign and a diesle whine drive her love away
I've got a real premonition she ain't missin' me as much as I miss her
I got a feelin' she ain't feelin'...
[ guitar ]
I got a feelin' she ain't feelin' what I'm feelin' anymore

 

[fox69]

"I Hit The Ground Crawlin'"

"I Hit The Ground Crawlin'"


It's true I lied I cheated and the truth is that ain't all
While you were thinking of me I was busy thinking of myself
I never gave and I took all I needed running wild until you walked
And since you left if you're wondering where I fell
Well I hit the ground crawlin' I heard your memory callin'
And I can see from the bottom of this bottle I'm clinging to
That the reason you're long gone is that I treated you so wrong
But I hit the ground crawlin' right back to you
[ guitar ]
To get us back together I'll cry I'll beg I'll bend
I swear I've learned my lesson darling don't give up on me
Cause the nights go on forever will the heartache ever end
Can't stand to live without you I'm begging on bended knees
Cause I hit the ground crawlin'...
Yeah I hit the ground crawlin' right back to you

 

[fox69]

"I Hope Heaven Has A Honky Tonk"

"I Hope Heaven Has A Honky Tonk"


I was raised in a Christian home
On Bible readin gospel songs
Church doors opened up you'd see my face
Sundays twice, Weds too, I'd take my seat on the front row pew,
Singing Rock of Ages and Amazing Grace

Preacher said heavens the place to go
With pearly gates and streets of gold
I guess for the preacher thats alright
But I hope heavens another story
With a good ole boy bound for glory
A little bit like of texas on a saturday nite

[Chorus]
And I hope heaven has a honky tonk
With a 5 pc band,
Cowboy boots,and bluejeans are part of the master plan
And I hope Hanks on the juke box, Bob Wills has a fiddle in his hand
And I hope heaven has a honky tonk with a 5 piece band

I hope those hardwood floors are just like glass
The girls I ask wanna dance
And each and every waitress is divine
I hope that mean old bouncers got a big halo
Those neon lights will always glow
They ain't never heard of closing time

[Repeat Chorus]

I hope heaven has a honky tonk with a 5 pc band

 

[fox69]

"I Know That Hurt By Heart"

"I Know That Hurt By Heart"


It's dark in here tonight a great place to come and hide from the blues
Hey I don't mean to intrude
But I've seen that look before and I've heard that slamming door too just like you
I know that hurt by heart I've been right where you are
I know how it feels when your world is falling apart
You're not alone tonight I know what lonely's like
I've still got the scars I know that hurt by heart

I hope you don't take this wrong but that smile you're puttin' on can't disguise
These tears in your eyes
And laughing like you don't care can't ease the pain down there inside
Believe me I've tried
I know that hurt by heart...
[ steel - fiddle ]
You're not alone tonight...
I've still got the scars I know that hurt by heart