Life: Here & Now II

a hard-workin man with a simple rule "do the right thing: always tell the truth" doesn't act like a genius but he's no fool pursuing his dream since his youth of a peaceful home out on the edge of town where he can see the stars when the sun goes down a sweet woman at his side to remind him there that he can rest in her arms and lay down his cares a hard-workin woman with a tender smile ready for new love; life's new birth saving her love for a man that's right knows the measure of what she's worth and she wants a home out on the edge of town where she can see the stars when the sun goes down an honest man at her side to remind her there that she can rest in his arms and lay down her cares hard-workin family with joyful hearts living in love; healin the hurts thanking the Lord for the things he's wrought forging bonds stronger than words and they have a home out on the edge of town where they can see the stars when the sun goes down laying side by side

walked into the room, what did I see? there you were, winking at me! it's a sure sign it's a sure sign it's a sure sign; I'm doing the right thing now gave you a hand out on the dance floor finished up one, now you wanna dance some more it's a sure sign it's a sure sign it's a sure sign; I'm doing the right thing now the music is hoppin there's no stopping my heart is ready for a roll holdin you close, look in your eyes what I see there makes me realize it's a sure sign, baby it's a sure sign it's sure sign I'm doing the right thing now close the place down; they say it's time to leave thankin the Lord you're coming home with me it's a sure sign, darlin it's a sure sign it's a sure sign I'm doing the right thing now It's a sure sign I'm feeling fine It's a sure sign we're doing the right thing now. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 U

I like the way you look at me when I'm about to go to sleep I like the sweet things you say, and the memories of us you keep I like the way you take things in stride; the way you quickly end the fuss Like always being on your mind But darlin, most of all, I like us The way we've fit together The way we remember the best I like the way your hair looks when it's totally drippin wet Like sittin and sipping coffee When we stir up the omelets I like the wonder of finding out all you're holding inside Like learning new things from you as you school me in hows and whys The way we've fit together the way we push on for the best I like the way you touch my face the way you let me hold your hand I like the strength I seem to get when you help me understand The way we've fit together the way we're going for the best but most of all beyond it all I like us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative

far away too far to say goodnight across seas where I can't reach your hand I guess there's only one thing that would make this alright Only one thing that I can understand Where in the world are you? My heart's been breaking in two Wondering where in the world Wondering how and why, girl Where in the world are you? Coming back just like that but not here returning but not to me yeah that's clear I know you're not more gone than You were gone before now I just feel it more, now; I understand Where in the world are you? My heart's been breaking in two Wondering where in the world Wondering how and why, girl Where in the world are you? Where in the world are you? (are you coming back?) Where in the world are you? (I think I understand) Where in the world are you? (Will I ever know) Where in the world are you? This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

Heartbreak, yeah it's a common sound Look at the scraps scattered on the ground See the tear stains on the mirrored face In love there's no such thing as "leave no trace" Did you really think love is gonna rescue you? Take away the pain, make dreams come true? You trusted once, and love let you down Don't be fooled, love cannot rescue you Don't be fooled, yeah, it's all up to you Shelves lined with self-help, jackets untorn Love's abortions wish they were never born. No one left, no waving wands to make things right Prayers unprayed never hear it said " look inside" Did you really think love is gonna rescue you? Take away the pain, make dreams come true? You trusted once, and love let you down Don't be fooled, love cannot rescue you Don't be fooled, yeah, it's all up to you Put your chin up, dry your eyes, find a smile Nothing is coming, 'cause nothin has leleft for a while Toasty croutons on the waves, tide's bringing the

your friends might think you're crazy they might even laugh and smile whisper 'bout this mushy mood you're in one they haven't seen for quite a while they can't put their finger on it though they will try to analyze just why you're always smiling and what's bringing that look into your eyes just tell 'em that love does a girl good love makes lots of things all right love gives new meaning to shopping justifies another trip to the spa love deserves new earrings love helps us get our groove on love does a girl good your boss is starting to wonder about this sudden productivity she might give you a promotion And give you an extra day off next week Soon you'll be takin up yoga get a personal trainer too gonna do some self-transformation let the beautiful you come through, just tell 'em that love does a girl good love makes lots of things all right love gives new meaning to shopping justifies another trip to the spa love deserves a new pair of earring

half way around the world in strange unseen lands she sits waiting for a tender heart to extend a loving hand This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

went down last night to the local honkey tonk wasn't expecting to see what I saw we'd said goodbye just a couple days ago now there she is swinging on the dance floor give it to me straight give it to me cold Tell me everything I'm lookin to know might not take it in stride things might get outa hand you can be sure I'm gonna take it like a man I walked in the door, music never skipped a beat couldn't even hear the breakin of my heart went to the bar and grabbed myself a seat better have a drink 'fore I tear the place apart give it to me straight give it to me cold Tell me everything I'm lookin to know might not take it in stride things might get outa hand you can be sure I'm gonna take it like a man cuffed my hands, now they're tellin me my rights asking me why, but I don't hear them anymore we're each goin our way underneath flashing lights but neither of them will be dancin any more give it to me straight give it to m

just above the line not straying left or right focused on the heat and tide of moving on toward the light shade and shadow, illuminated here in her smile it all becomes clear equal -- the same from and to me reciprocal --watch it and see the balance of the equinox design written in the rocks one course to the center of it all at your touch I won't be wrong just above the line not straying left or right mutual embrace, holding tight all the day and it's equal night This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

wants somebody to want her doesn't need someone that's needy won't settle for less than a settled-down man and I guess that eliminates me Cos I just can't live without her Need her like I need to breathe and I'll be restless till I'm holding her hand and she says she thinks she's keepin me that doesn't mean there ain't quite a few things I need to get ironed out I just mean to say that I won't stop prayin for the good Lord to help me figure how Cos I just can't live without her Need her like I need to breathe and I'll be restless till I'm holding her hand and she says she thinks she's keepin me This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

just a young boy, too many cares just a young girl, with that gorgeous hair when she walked in, he tripped on his shoes her note simply said "I heart you" held her hand, couldn't hold it in gave her a kiss, just the one kiss it took his breath, took his life too her note simply said "i heart you" and she did, right from the start yes she did, captured his heart promised to never break it in two her note simply said "i heart you" This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

my friends tell me to slow down tell me I'm not in the right shape to move on advise me that it's too soon and that I'll be on shaky ground but you know what I'm feeling now an impulse that can not be denied to accelerate, and run right to your side you make my heart race make me want to speed ahead get to the finish line go even with the light is red I want to get to you without another delay you know you do -- you make my heart race my friends tell me to slow down tell me I'm not in the right shape to move on advise me that it's too soon and that I'll be on shaky ground my heart tells me this ain't gonna stop turnin round is not an option here warns my head not to interfere it don't need a traffic cop you make my heart race make me want to speed ahead get to the finish line go even with the light is red I want to get to you without another delay you know you do -- you make my heart race but you know what I'm feeli

Don't really know if I can do it All that turnin is makine me trip on the good times Boot scoot and cha-cha all in a line Gimme a shimmie, and I'll start tryin to have a good time It's not easy to change, I've been abstainin A life-time of habits to get rearranged to have a good time Pickin up my feet in an orderly way Not somethin I've been doin every day it's about time to make a good line Gonna work it in till it's all worked out and I enter a good time

she said she needed some help with that heavy stuff in the garage cos outside it's a hundred and four and those things are pretty large I don't mind helpin out kinda like it in a strange way I get to hang around And think about better days That's what I'm good for anything that you need Any reason to be at your door Any reason at all -- hey it works for me It doesn't matter that there's no time For anything else any more What little there is, yeah that's what I'm good for got a call just the other day with a request to lend a hand fix that uneven table leg where she's gonna sit with another man call me a sucker for a lady in distress tell me I'm a forlorn fool can't believe that I said yes to cleaning out the swimmin pool! That's what I'm good for anything that you need Any reason to be at your door Any reason at all -- hey it works for me It doesn't matter that there's no time For anything else any more What little there is,

I"m running home to you, honey As fast as I can Stuck here in traffic And it's drivin me mad Can't wait to get there Looking for another way Cos when I meet you on the couch You've got that sweet , sweet way Pop the clutch, do a hard right turn 4 wheelin down that hill they call a berm Long line of brake lights, leavin them behind Gonna head on out, and get what's mine -- I know you've had a hard day, darlin Gettin things done Movin projects along Making it all look fun Contractors are moanin Cos you press 'em so hard Lay all those cares right here When I hold you in my arms Pop the clutch, do a hard right turn 4 wheelin down that hill they call a berm Long line of brake lights, leavin them behind Gonna head on out, and get what's mine -- It's a time for long slow quiet talkin Holdin still, peeling of those stockings Stretchin out to a languid hour it's time for It's time to make a hard right turn This work is licensed under a Creative Commo

come on girl, you know what I'll say After all this hard work, time to get out and play Let your troubles go, set the spreadsheet aside It's alright, you've got no more to hide Ride with me out to the Handlebar J Let the good times roll, let the shoulders sway One step, two step, spin around, slide It's alright you've got no more to hide There's nothin' wrong with you a country band wouldn't cure If you're holdin my hand, I'll make double sure The misters are on, the ceilin fan spins Yeah, everything's right on the floor dancin Don't lose yourself in maragaritaville, All it takes is a hug and you'll chill Play the Alan Jackson while we Electric Slide Honey, don't ya worry, I'm right by your side come on girl, you know what I'll say After all this hard work, time to get out and play Let your troubles go, set the spreadsheet aside It's alright, you've got no more to hide There's nothin' wrong with you a count

we gathered round your crib knew then that in your smile was grace to be shared and compassion in your eyes we would sit around the table eating cookies we had made learning state capitals and what King David said we hung around together in our pj's on the couch watching all those movies everything to talk about now you're going 'round the world to live and work and love my heart is churning here inside and there are tears yet to come just hang around his love stay safe in his care live this holy dream of yours and feel my love from here This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

Watch me now, it's not that easy See me run, see me fly, see me sail away running hard, trying to make it just in time to hear you say "you're too late; it's just not enough just not the right time any more you're too late; I know it's tough" watch me now as you walk out the door watch me now, things are getting better -- see me grow, see me change, see me come alive finding out, discover how it is when the changes inside begin not too late; doesn't have to be enough doesn't matter if the time is right not too late for a built-to-last love to rise from these ashes overnight watch me now, falling to my knees see me cry, see me pray, see me lay it down knowing now that i can live a bit more freely when love gets to come around not too late; doesn't have to be enough doesn't matter if the time is right not too late for a built-to-last love to rise from these ashes overnight This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommerci

she disappeared when I was 18 a lazy-summer memory something more like a dream a friend never more to be seen she came back many years later why, she didn't say slipped my hand 'round her waist and danced as my music played always someone to come back to always a place to call home always a friend that's true solid as the center stone that's the pattern of the cosmos played out in the heart where it matters the most where it all has to start hangin out for a long while could go till I die always a new path to be climbing never a question why always someone to come back to always a place to call home always a friend that's true solid as the center stone that's the pattern of the cosmos played out in the heart where it matters the most where it all has to start This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

what came around once may not come around again holding on for months waiting for a desert rain that's how it goes sometimes loud laughter sometimes crying pain and sometimes it simply goes without sayin the songs we heard are still being played lyrics we can't remember are no longer being said that's how it goes sometimes loud laughter sometimes crying pain and sometimes it simply goes without sayin there's a love we share a hope that keeps growin open eyes see it everywhere open minds are now knowin that's how it goes sometimes loud laughter sometimes crying pain and sometimes it simply goes without sayin that's the way it goes not always obvious that's the way it goes just that look between us that's the way it goes goes without sayin This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

I used to believe in angels Used to think the world was flat Thought sea horses came in a bottle That my treasure was in Cracker Jacks Used to believe in politics Used to feel sad about Santa Claus Thought the best thing was thinkin That this world woudl be all there was I used to believe in mankind Guessed that it would all end soon Thought love would be hard to find Wondered if we'd really gone to the moon Then I discovered I knew nothing That my house was built on wind That I was lost without the loving Hand of a forgiving friend Now I believe Yes I believe I found one thing to be true I believe Truly believe I found love when I found you This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License

the world spins cos I'm turning it around contemplatin the amazing things I've found yeah it's you helping me to figure out know it's true though I know I'm bound bound to hold on way too tight bound to let you down bound to not do what's right bound to love you in a way no one else can I'm bound to, bound to you, a bound and determined man you ran away just like you really should great escape probably will do you good very soon freedom changes everything will you be the one to set me free? bound to hold on way too tight bound to let you down bound to not do what's right bound to love you in a way no one else can I'm bound to, bound to you, a bound and determined man This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License