Waylon Jennings

[fox69]

"Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town"

"Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town"


You've painted up your lips and rolled and curled your tinted hair
Ruby, are you contemplating going out somewhere
The shadows on the wall tell me the sun is going down
Oh, Ruby don't take your love to town.

It wasn't me that started that old crazy Asian war
But I was proud to go and do my patriotic chores
I know Ruby, that I'm not the man I used to be
But Ruby, I still need your company.

[Instrumental]

It's hard to love a man whose legs are bent and paralized
And the wants and the needs of a woman your age Ruby I realize
But I've heard them say it won't be long until I'm not around
Oh Ruby, don't take your love to town.

She's leaving now for I just heard the slammin' of the door
The way I know I've heard it slam a hundred times before
If I could move I'd get my gun and put her in the ground
Oh Ruby, don't take your love to town...

 

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"Sad Songs & Waltzes"

"Sad Songs & Waltzes"


I'm writing a song all about you
A true song as real as my tears
But you've no need to fear it
'Cause no one will hear it
'Cause sad songs and waltzes
Aren't selling this year

I'll tell all about how you cheated
I'd like to the whole world to hear
I'd like to get even with you
'Cause you're leavin'
And songs and waltzes
Aren't selling this year

It's a good thing that I'm not a star
You don't know how lucky you are
Though my record may say it
No one will play it
Cause sad songs and waltzes
Aren't selling this year

[Steel]

Well it's a good thing that I'm not a star
You don't know how lucky you are
Though my record may say it
No one will play it
'Cause sad songs and waltzes
Aren't selling this year

 

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"Sally Was A Good Old Girl"

"Sally Was A Good Old Girl"



Sally used to carry my books to school
Sally was a good ole girl
Helped me with my homework 'cause I was a fool
'Cause Sally was a good ole girl.

If you wanted just a kiss or a little bitty squeeze
She was always willing to do her best to please
Yeah, girls were made to love and not made to tease
Sally was a good ole girl.

Yeah, Sally was a good ole girl
Sally was a good ole girl
No matter what the request
She gave it her best
Sally was a good ole girl.

Oh well, Sally's folks were poor but she helped all she could
Sally was a good ole girl
Hardest working girl in the neighborhood
Sally was a good ole girl.

Well, she walked up and down the street all day
Selling neck ties to the one's who'd pay
If they couldn't afford it then she'd give them away
'Cause Sally was a good ole girl.

Yeah, Sally was a good ole girl
Sally was a good ole girl
No matter what the request
She gave it her best
Sally was a good ole girl.

Well, Sally was a good ole girl
Sally was a good ole girl
No matter what the request
She gave it her best
Sally was a good ole girl.

Well, Sally was a favorite with all of the men
'Cause Sally was a good ole girl
All of the ladies despised her then
'Cause Sally was a good ole girl.

Well, the women talked about her
but Sally didn't care
She kept on a workin' and a doin' her share
She wound up married to a millionare
Sally was a good ole girl.

Yeah, Sally was a good ole girl
Sally was a good ole girl
No matter what the request
She gave it her best
Sally was a good ole girl.

Well, Sally was a good ole girl
Sally was a good ole girl
No matter what the request
She gave it her best
Sally was a good ole girl...

 

[fox69]

"Same Old Lover Man"

"Same Old Lover Man"


I'm not some long lost someone
Just dropped in to say hello
I'm the same old lover man
Baby, lost so long ago.
'Cause I was born to believe
I never could deceive, believe me.

I hear no children's voices
Have they gone back to school
It's the same old lover man
Baby, still actin' like some kinda fool.
Yes, I was born to believe
I never could deceive, believe me.

[Instrumental]

It's cold outside your window
Please let me in the night is wild
I'm the same old lover man
Baby, not some lonesome innocent child.

Yes, I was born to bring a grief
Though I never was a thief
I'm the same old lover man
Baby, just dropped in to say what's new.

Yes, I was born to bring a grief
I never could deceive, believe me...

 

[fox69]

"San Francisco Mabel Joy"
(originally by Mickey Newbury)

"San Francisco Mabel Joy"
(originally by Mickey Newbury)



His daddy was an honest man a red dirt Georgia farmer
His mama lived her young life having kids and bailing hay
He had fifteen years and an ache inside to wander
Jumped a freight in Waycross and wound up in LA.

The cold nights had no pity on that Waycross Georgia farm boy
Most days he went hungry then the summer came
He met a girl known on the Strip as San Francisco's Mabel Joy
Destitution's child born on an LA street called Shame.

Growing up came quietly in the arms of Mabel Joy
Laughter found the mornings that brought the meaning to his life
Night before she left sleep came and found that Waycross country boy
With dreams of Georgia cotton and a California wife.

Sunday morning found him neath the red light at her door
A right cross sent him reelin' and put him face down on the floor
In place of Mabel Joy he found a merchant mad marine
He said your Georgia neck is red but Sonny you're still green.

He turned twenty one in a grey rock Federal prison
The judge had no mercy on this Waycross Georgia boy
Starin' at those four grey walls in silnce Lord he'd listen
To the midnight freight he knew could take him back to Mabel Joy.

Sunday morning found him neath the red light at her door
With a bullet in his side he cried have you seen Mabel Joy
Stunned and shaken someone said she don't live here no more
She left this house four years ago she was lookin' for some Georgia farm boy...

 

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"Sandy Sends Her Best"

"Sandy Sends Her Best"


This letter that I'm writing would probably be
The hardest thing I'll ever do
But you see there's something you should know
I guess I should be the one to tell you.

While you failthfuly waited for me
I met someone new and I fell
Though you may not wanna hear it
Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well.

Sure you know as well as I
Mem'ries have a way of hangin' in your mind
And there's a lot about you
I know I'll remember for a long, long time.

But she's the girl that I love now
I guess more than I love my life itself
I pray you hold your no hurt feelings
Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well.

Maybe someday you'll forgive me
Realize that some things happened for the best
If it's any consolation after all the others
Until her I loved you best.

By the time you read this letter we'll be gone
I guess that's all there is to tell
But before I say goodbye
Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well.

I pray you hold your no hurt feelings
Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well...

 

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"Satin Sheets"

"Satin Sheets"



Wish I was a millionaire
I'd play rock music and grow long hair
I tell you boys I'd drive a new Rolls Royce
Pretty women hangin' on me
I'd give 'em all the third degree
Satin sheets to keep 'em off of the streets.

Hallelujah, hear me talkin' to ya
Praise the Lord and pass the tambourine
Great Jehova, you'll come over
As soon as ya see me boogie woogie cross the silver screen.

Hang 'em high and hang 'em low
Put 'em in the eyes wherever I go
Keep 'em all night feelin' just right

Hallelujah, hear me talkin' to ya
Praise the Lord and pass the tambourine
Great Jehova, you'll come over
As soon as ya see me boogie woogie cross the silver screen...

 

[fox69]

"See You Around (On Your Way Down)"

"See You Around (On Your Way Down)"


He offers you so many things that I can't give
I know your young heart just can't turn him down
And like you say you're free and it's your life to live
See you around on your way down.

You're much too young to know
The value of a love that's true
I don't think he'll ever learn to love you
Or think half as much of you as I do.

You can't see me your head is too high in the clouds
But I'll be waiting on my side of town
In case you need me and you will I have no doubt
See you around on your way down.

[Instrumental]

Like you say you're free and it's your life to live
See you around on your way down.

I'll see you around girl on your way down...

 

[fox69]

"Settin' Me Up"
(originally by Dire Straits)

"Settin' Me Up"
(originally by Dire Straits)



Well, you say I'm the greatest bound for glory
But the word is out and I learned
I got the latest side of the story
You're pullin' out before you get burned.

Your hands are squeezin' me down to the bone
I've never seen you breakin' before
Stands to reason I'm a leaving you alone
What are you taking me for.

Settin' me up to put me down
Making me out to be your clown
Settin' me up to put me down
You better give it up baby, quit your messin' around.

You think I care about your reaction
You think I don't understand
All you wanted was a piece of the action
Now you talk about another man.

Settin' me up to put me down
Making me out to be your clown
Settin' me up to put me down
You better give it up baby, quit your messin' around.

Settin' me up to put me down
Making me out to be your clown
Settin' me up to put me down
You better give it up baby, quit your messin' around...

 

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"Shadow Of Your Distant Friend"

"Shadow Of Your Distant Friend"



Like a muddy river running wild and deep
You've got a flaming memory that keeps burning me
Just when I think you love me, doubt creeps in
I still feel the shadow of your distant friend.

It's a major heartache when you lose your trust
When you love the feeling, it begins to rust
Just when the sun is shining,clouds set in
I still feel the shadow of your distant friend.

I still feel the past each time you touch me
Will the fire in your mind never end
I'm so afraid our love may turn to ashes
I still feel the shadow of your distant friend.

You know I really love you, but your heart's confused
By that aching fever that keeps haunting you
Just when I think it's over, it starts again
I still feel the shadow of your distant friend...