- Walk On Hot Coals
- Daughter Of The Everglades
- Banker's Blues
- Hands Off
- Race The Breeze
- Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
- Unmilitary Two-Step
- If I Had A Reason
- Stompin' Ground
- Treat Her Right
WALK ON HOT COALS
Well I lost my shirt in a card game,
In which I never had a chance,
Well I lost my shirt in a card game,
Which I never had a chance.
The deck was marked,
The game was rigged,
You could not tell at a glance.
Well I lost my job at the weekend,
And I was back out on the streets,
Well I lost my job at the weekend,
I was back out on the streets,
Found a way to get a dollar,
But I spent it on the roulette wheel.
Walk on hot coals,
Sleep on a bed of nails,
Walk on thin ice,
Skate on razor blades,
Got my little girl beside me,
No matter what else fails...yea.
Well I spent it all down at the racetrack,
All the way my horse led the field,
Spent it all down at the racetrack,
All the way home my horse led the field,
But it was a hoax, the mare was doped,
A length to win she fell down on her knees.
Gonna throw away my lucky penny,
My rabbits foot and gypsy ring,
Throw away my lucky penny,
My rabbits foot and gypsy ring,
Not gonna gamble on my baby,
On this loosing streak I might not win .
Well I walk on hot coals,
Sleep on a bed of nails,
Walk on thin ice,
Skate on razor blades,
Got my little girl beside me,
No matter what else fails.
Well I walk on hot coals,
Sleep on a bed of nails,
Walk on thin ice,
Skate on razor blades,
Got my little girl beside me,
Well I lost my shirt in a card game,
In which I never had a chance,
Well I lost my shirt in a card game,
Which I never had a chance.
The deck was marked,
The game was rigged,
You could not tell at a glance.
Well I lost my job at the weekend,
And I was back out on the streets,
Well I lost my job at the weekend,
I was back out on the streets,
Found a way to get a dollar,
But I spent it on the roulette wheel.
Walk on hot coals,
Sleep on a bed of nails,
Walk on thin ice,
Skate on razor blades,
Got my little girl beside me,
No matter what else fails...yea.
Well I spent it all down at the racetrack,
All the way my horse led the field,
Spent it all down at the racetrack,
All the way home my horse led the field,
But it was a hoax, the mare was doped,
A length to win she fell down on her knees.
Gonna throw away my lucky penny,
My rabbits foot and gypsy ring,
Throw away my lucky penny,
My rabbits foot and gypsy ring,
Not gonna gamble on my baby,
On this loosing streak I might not win .
Well I walk on hot coals,
Sleep on a bed of nails,
Walk on thin ice,
Skate on razor blades,
Got my little girl beside me,
No matter what else fails.
Well I walk on hot coals,
Sleep on a bed of nails,
Walk on thin ice,
Skate on razor blades,
Got my little girl beside me,
No matter what else fails.
DAUGHTER OF THE EVERGLADES
Were you were raised by the river
Down in the low, low land
Where the air is dark and sinister
In the night there's no safe place to stand
In the reeds there are eyes that peek
Voices I can't understand
Flamingos flying endlessly
Into the silent sky
Daughter of the everglades
You never made it clear
Child of the river
If you wanted to be here
Daughter of the everglades
I never saw your tears
Well you looked like your mama
Before you walked, you swam
Learned to make that snake tail stew
From your daddy
Crazy talking fisherman
In this place there is no law
The river makes all the rules
What they are, I found out
When I came to look for you
Daughter of the everglades
Why did you bring me here?
Daughter of the everglades
My love has turned to fear
Daughter of the everglades
Let me feel you near
Well you laughed in the city
But I knew after a year
That you'd cry in the city
I should not have brought you here
So far from the bayou
Down in the low, low land
Don't know why you left me
DAUGHTER OF THE EVERGLADES
Were you were raised by the river
Down in the low, low land
Where the air is dark and sinister
In the night there's no safe place to stand
In the reeds there are eyes that peek
Voices I can't understand
Flamingos flying endlessly
Into the silent sky
Daughter of the everglades
You never made it clear
Child of the river
If you wanted to be here
Daughter of the everglades
I never saw your tears
Well you looked like your mama
Before you walked, you swam
Learned to make that snake tail stew
From your daddy
Crazy talking fisherman
In this place there is no law
The river makes all the rules
What they are, I found out
When I came to look for you
Daughter of the everglades
Why did you bring me here?
Daughter of the everglades
My love has turned to fear
Daughter of the everglades
Let me feel you near
Well you laughed in the city
But I knew after a year
That you'd cry in the city
I should not have brought you here
So far from the bayou
Down in the low, low land
Don't know why you left me
But now I think I understand
BANKER'S BLUES
If you got money in the bank,
Don't let your woman draw it out,
Cause she'll take all your money...and,
Then she'll kick you out.
I once had money and a fast Cadillac car,
But I made one big mistake, let my baby know where they are,
And she took all my possessions...and,
Then she threw me out.
Now young men, heed my advice,
I'll tell you once, I may not tell you twice,
Keep an eye on your old lady anytime that she goes steppin' out.
There's only one woman that I hate more,
You know who that is, why that's my mother-in-law,
My baby's pretty fast but her mother's even faster on the draw.
My baby, my little baby I believe she's gonna jump'n shout,
And I walk down to the bank,
And I draw all of my money out.
Well you got money in the bank,
Don't let your woman draw it out,
Cause she'll take all your money...and,
BANKER'S BLUES
If you got money in the bank,
Don't let your woman draw it out,
Cause she'll take all your money...and,
Then she'll kick you out.
I once had money and a fast Cadillac car,
But I made one big mistake, let my baby know where they are,
And she took all my possessions...and,
Then she threw me out.
Now young men, heed my advice,
I'll tell you once, I may not tell you twice,
Keep an eye on your old lady anytime that she goes steppin' out.
There's only one woman that I hate more,
You know who that is, why that's my mother-in-law,
My baby's pretty fast but her mother's even faster on the draw.
My baby, my little baby I believe she's gonna jump'n shout,
And I walk down to the bank,
And I draw all of my money out.
Well you got money in the bank,
Don't let your woman draw it out,
Cause she'll take all your money...and,
Then she'll throw you out.
HANDS OFF
Anyone can tell you, lies like one and one is two,
And then call 'round and tell that I'm not right for you.
Hands off,…. You’re gonna hear me saying,
Hands off,…. Things sure need some changing,
Hands off,…. We’d all be much better of then.
Anyone can tell you, lies like one and two is three,
And then call ’round and tell that you were'nt made for me.
Hands off,…. Do you need persuading?
Hands off,…. I’ve had enough interrogation,
Hands off,…. Do you hear what I say?
Hands off,…. Now do you need persuading?
Hands off,…. I’ve had enough interrogation.
Hands off,…. Do you hear what I say?
Yeah...
You know that I’m a peaceful man, now as a general rule,
That’s the way I’d like to keep it, if I had to choose.
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. My girl needs consideration,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say?
There’s people letter-writing until the ink turns green,
Trying to ruin my reputation, sell it to a magazine.
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. My girl needs consideration,
Hands off,…. We’d all be better off then.
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. My girl needs consideration,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say?
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. Needs some consideration,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say?
Hands off,.... Off..hey..
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
HANDS OFF
Anyone can tell you, lies like one and one is two,
And then call 'round and tell that I'm not right for you.
Hands off,…. You’re gonna hear me saying,
Hands off,…. Things sure need some changing,
Hands off,…. We’d all be much better of then.
Anyone can tell you, lies like one and two is three,
And then call ’round and tell that you were'nt made for me.
Hands off,…. Do you need persuading?
Hands off,…. I’ve had enough interrogation,
Hands off,…. Do you hear what I say?
Hands off,…. Now do you need persuading?
Hands off,…. I’ve had enough interrogation.
Hands off,…. Do you hear what I say?
Yeah...
You know that I’m a peaceful man, now as a general rule,
That’s the way I’d like to keep it, if I had to choose.
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. My girl needs consideration,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say?
There’s people letter-writing until the ink turns green,
Trying to ruin my reputation, sell it to a magazine.
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. My girl needs consideration,
Hands off,…. We’d all be better off then.
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. My girl needs consideration,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say?
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. Needs some consideration,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say?
Hands off,.... Off..hey..
Hands off,…. Now here’s the situation,
Hands off,…. Did you hear what I say
RACE THE BREEZE
Well that sounds like the night train, blowin' its stack
Spreading its wings on homeward track
Arrived here this morning, won't be here for long
As fast as a shooting star, that's' what them eight wheels are for
Come on baby lets jump aboard
It's a mean piece of transport baby
You know that's no joke
On board the aging gamble smiles as he peels
The seal off a new deck, then he quietly deals
Hands round the table from the bottom he slips three
Watch yourself if you play this game the fastest card game on wheels
Come on, won't you be there when it leaves
Can't you hear them talkin' about it together we could race the breeze
It shines out a light, in the darkest night
To make us feel alright
To make us feel alright
I've prayed every night
That you will wanna go there too
Come on darlin', let's go
Night is over as the dawn begins to crack
Sounds like a hen hatching in a chicken shack
Late last night I think I heard a lonely cry
Heard the blind owl howling in a moonless sky
Come on
Won't you be there when it leaves
Can't ya hear me talkin'
Together we could race the breeze
Old engine driver never stepped on the ground
Got no degree in geography but he's been around
Knows all the back lines, eyes can hardly see
Don't tell this man to slow down
'Cause he don't know what you mean
Come on
Won't you be there when it leaves
Can't you hear me talkin baby
Together we can race the breeze
It shines out a light, in the darkest night
To make us feel alright
To make us feel alright
I've prayed every night
That you will wanna go there too
Alright
Well that sounds like the night train, blowin' its stack
Spreading its wheels on homeward track
Arrived here this morning, won't be here for long
As fast as a shooting star, that's' what them eight wheels are for
Won't you be there when it leaves
Can't you hear me talkin' baby
Together we can race the breeze
Can't you hear me talkin' baby
Together we can race the breeze
Can't you hear me talkin' baby
RACE THE BREEZE
Well that sounds like the night train, blowin' its stack
Spreading its wings on homeward track
Arrived here this morning, won't be here for long
As fast as a shooting star, that's' what them eight wheels are for
Come on baby lets jump aboard
It's a mean piece of transport baby
You know that's no joke
On board the aging gamble smiles as he peels
The seal off a new deck, then he quietly deals
Hands round the table from the bottom he slips three
Watch yourself if you play this game the fastest card game on wheels
Come on, won't you be there when it leaves
Can't you hear them talkin' about it together we could race the breeze
It shines out a light, in the darkest night
To make us feel alright
To make us feel alright
I've prayed every night
That you will wanna go there too
Come on darlin', let's go
Night is over as the dawn begins to crack
Sounds like a hen hatching in a chicken shack
Late last night I think I heard a lonely cry
Heard the blind owl howling in a moonless sky
Come on
Won't you be there when it leaves
Can't ya hear me talkin'
Together we could race the breeze
Old engine driver never stepped on the ground
Got no degree in geography but he's been around
Knows all the back lines, eyes can hardly see
Don't tell this man to slow down
'Cause he don't know what you mean
Come on
Won't you be there when it leaves
Can't you hear me talkin baby
Together we can race the breeze
It shines out a light, in the darkest night
To make us feel alright
To make us feel alright
I've prayed every night
That you will wanna go there too
Alright
Well that sounds like the night train, blowin' its stack
Spreading its wheels on homeward track
Arrived here this morning, won't be here for long
As fast as a shooting star, that's' what them eight wheels are for
Won't you be there when it leaves
Can't you hear me talkin' baby
Together we can race the breeze
Can't you hear me talkin' baby
Together we can race the breeze
Can't you hear me talkin' baby
Together we can race the breeze
SEVENTH SON OF A SEVENTH SON
He was the seventh son of a seventh son
People claimed that he could cure anyone
He had the power there is no doubt
From his healing hands the light shone all about
No magic potion or mystic words,
His eyes stared at you, no sound was heard
People came from north and south
To see this faith healing man, see what he was all about
Cured the young and cured the old
Soon the whole nation knew his name
Seventh son of a seventh son
Is it to late
Now that I've come?
Seventh son of a seventh son
Is it to late?
You know why I've come
Outside his door where queues ten deep,
Soon this faith healing man could get no sleep.
On the street they milled outside
Soon this man had to spend his days inside
He cured a woman who could not speak
And you know the blind child? Now he can see
Never asked for payment or took anything from them
Faith healing man was not the same
One day a man with a big cigar
Drove into town in a long, long silver car.
He made a deal, said thin boy would go far,
Said he'd make this faith healing country boy into a movie star.
The seventh son of a seventh son
He moved away from this small town
To the city he soon came
He looked up in lights, saw his name.
See all the people who knew him well,
As though he was still here, the stories they all tell
About the time he made the lame boy walk
But know you have to pay hear him talk
One day he returned from the city of lights
You know something had happened there, his powers had died
But know he says he won't cure no more
Faith healin' man you have returned
Seventh son of a seventh son
Is it to late
Now that I've come?
Seventh son of a seventh son
To be cured
Well half went up with those big city lights
SEVENTH SON OF A SEVENTH SON
He was the seventh son of a seventh son
People claimed that he could cure anyone
He had the power there is no doubt
From his healing hands the light shone all about
No magic potion or mystic words,
His eyes stared at you, no sound was heard
People came from north and south
To see this faith healing man, see what he was all about
Cured the young and cured the old
Soon the whole nation knew his name
Seventh son of a seventh son
Is it to late
Now that I've come?
Seventh son of a seventh son
Is it to late?
You know why I've come
Outside his door where queues ten deep,
Soon this faith healing man could get no sleep.
On the street they milled outside
Soon this man had to spend his days inside
He cured a woman who could not speak
And you know the blind child? Now he can see
Never asked for payment or took anything from them
Faith healing man was not the same
One day a man with a big cigar
Drove into town in a long, long silver car.
He made a deal, said thin boy would go far,
Said he'd make this faith healing country boy into a movie star.
The seventh son of a seventh son
He moved away from this small town
To the city he soon came
He looked up in lights, saw his name.
See all the people who knew him well,
As though he was still here, the stories they all tell
About the time he made the lame boy walk
But know you have to pay hear him talk
One day he returned from the city of lights
You know something had happened there, his powers had died
But know he says he won't cure no more
Faith healin' man you have returned
Seventh son of a seventh son
Is it to late
Now that I've come?
Seventh son of a seventh son
To be cured
Well half went up with those big city lights
Seventh son of a seventh son
UNMILITARY TWO-STEP
UNMILITARY TWO-STEP
(Instrumental)
IF I HAD A REASON
If I had a reason I'd tell you what it is,
Must I explain how I feel.
I've tried and I've tried to make it so clear,
But my time is just wasted I fear.
Well it's only an old song but it serves it's purpose so well,
By the cry in your voice I can tell.
When you sing there's a feeling behind the words,
That brings it all back again.
I'm reaching, I'm reaching, while you slip away,
I'm searching for words I can say.
I'm listening, I'm listening, tryin' not to hear,
You say that we might meet some day.
There's a picture that's faded and curling from it's frame,
Of a face that smiles patiently.
It might smile forever to make me feel better,
But I just might wait to see.
Oh I'm reaching, I'm reaching while you slip away,
I'm searching for words I can't say.
I'm listening, I'm listening tryin' not to hear,
You say that we might meet some day.
There's answers to questions that we both wanna know,
But those answers keep evading me.
There's rhymes and there's reasons, there's rights and there's wrongs.
For being what you are to me.
If I had a a reason I'd tell you what it is,
Would you do the same thing for me?
"Cause the minute you go there's one thing I know,
IF I HAD A REASON
If I had a reason I'd tell you what it is,
Must I explain how I feel.
I've tried and I've tried to make it so clear,
But my time is just wasted I fear.
Well it's only an old song but it serves it's purpose so well,
By the cry in your voice I can tell.
When you sing there's a feeling behind the words,
That brings it all back again.
I'm reaching, I'm reaching, while you slip away,
I'm searching for words I can say.
I'm listening, I'm listening, tryin' not to hear,
You say that we might meet some day.
There's a picture that's faded and curling from it's frame,
Of a face that smiles patiently.
It might smile forever to make me feel better,
But I just might wait to see.
Oh I'm reaching, I'm reaching while you slip away,
I'm searching for words I can't say.
I'm listening, I'm listening tryin' not to hear,
You say that we might meet some day.
There's answers to questions that we both wanna know,
But those answers keep evading me.
There's rhymes and there's reasons, there's rights and there's wrongs.
For being what you are to me.
If I had a a reason I'd tell you what it is,
Would you do the same thing for me?
"Cause the minute you go there's one thing I know,
That the day will mean nothing for me
(BACK ON MY) STOMPIN' GROUND
I've been bitten,
Lord, I've been stung.
Well I was cornered,
And I was almost hung.
Well, I sure made a getaway,
And I'm, almost back on my stompin' ground.
Well, it's been written,
Many, many times it's been sung.
Well, it's well learned by the old folks,
And unheeded by the young.
Well, the grass may be greener but,
Me, I just want my stompin' ground.
Yeah....
Well, I hear the river's swollen,
The bridge is broken down.
Weatherman's heartbroken,
But even he can't stop me now.
Won't you tell the folks I'm leaving,
And I won't be long.
Keep the door wide open,
And you will hear the train I'm on.
I've been bitten,
Lord I've been stung.
Well that's alright I'm going back,
To my old stompin' ground.
Drenched by the rain,
Almost blinded by the sun.
I'm too awake for walkin',
But I'm much too tired to run.
I just want to let my feet sink,
Deep in my stompin' ground.
Well, I been jailed,
Last week I was sprung.
Well, it's in the morning paper,
I've been lookin' all around.
Well, I'm just gonna dig in my heels,
See how it feels.
I'm going back to my stompin' ground.
(BACK ON MY) STOMPIN' GROUND
I've been bitten,
Lord, I've been stung.
Well I was cornered,
And I was almost hung.
Well, I sure made a getaway,
And I'm, almost back on my stompin' ground.
Well, it's been written,
Many, many times it's been sung.
Well, it's well learned by the old folks,
And unheeded by the young.
Well, the grass may be greener but,
Me, I just want my stompin' ground.
Yeah....
Well, I hear the river's swollen,
The bridge is broken down.
Weatherman's heartbroken,
But even he can't stop me now.
Won't you tell the folks I'm leaving,
And I won't be long.
Keep the door wide open,
And you will hear the train I'm on.
I've been bitten,
Lord I've been stung.
Well that's alright I'm going back,
To my old stompin' ground.
Drenched by the rain,
Almost blinded by the sun.
I'm too awake for walkin',
But I'm much too tired to run.
I just want to let my feet sink,
Deep in my stompin' ground.
Well, I been jailed,
Last week I was sprung.
Well, it's in the morning paper,
I've been lookin' all around.
Well, I'm just gonna dig in my heels,
See how it feels.
I'm going back to my stompin' ground.
My old stompin' ground, let's go.
TREAT HER RIGHT
I wanna tell you a story
Every man oughta know
If you want a little lovin
You gotta start real slow
Want her tonight
You just gotta treat her right
Squeeze her real gentle
In the palm of your hand
Wanna let her know
You're her lover man
Want her tonight
You just treat her right
If you practice my method
Just as hard as you can
You're gonna get a reputation
As a lovin man
Want her tonight
All you gotta do is treat her right
If you practice my method
Just as hard as you can
You're gonna get a reputation
As a lovin man
Want her tonight
Just treat her right
TREAT HER RIGHT
I wanna tell you a story
Every man oughta know
If you want a little lovin
You gotta start real slow
Want her tonight
You just gotta treat her right
Squeeze her real gentle
In the palm of your hand
Wanna let her know
You're her lover man
Want her tonight
You just treat her right
If you practice my method
Just as hard as you can
You're gonna get a reputation
As a lovin man
Want her tonight
All you gotta do is treat her right
If you practice my method
Just as hard as you can
You're gonna get a reputation
As a lovin man
Want her tonight
Just treat her right
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