Well I had a friend named Gambling Bob he used to steal gamble and rob. He thought was the smartest guy in town. But I found out last Monday that Bob got locked up Sunday.
in memory of you, dear old pal. . (Words and Music by C. E. Snow - Hank, The Singing Ranger)G7 C E C C G7 G7 C Gdim G7Everything has gone wrong and the nights are so long since you left us down here all alone,C E7 F C G7 C F Ceveryday seems a year and the whole world is drear, it seems now I just can't go on.G7 F C D7 C7Standing close by my side is our own little pride, he misses your lullaby tune,C E7 F C G7 CAnd his big dark blue eyes swell with tears as he cries "Won't Mummy come back to us soon?"I planted sweet lilies for you dear of one on your grave 'neath the pines in the dawn and our baby each day kneeled with me as I prayed in mem'ry of you dear old pal.G7 C E C C G7 G7 C Gdim G7The angels will love you and keep you I know, 'cause they needed some one just like youC E7 F C G7 C F Cto brighten the heaven around God's great throne, and add a new star to the blue.G7 F C D7 C7I'll watch o'er the baby and tend him with care and each night by his bedside I'll kneelC E7 F C G7 CAnd if tears do not stop me I'll sing him to sleep in mem'ry of you dear old pal..
Recorded by Hank Snow. . In an old Dutch garden by an old Dutch mill. Where the moon was dreaming on a distant hill. When a smile danced by it was then that I.
Written by Bonnie Dodd - Charles Mitchell. Recorded by Hank Snow. . If it's wrong to love you wrong I'll alway be. Though the world may scorn me darling can't you see.
Well the wind blows cold in New York City along about the middle of now. And I'm telling you I'd be a happy man if I could get away somehow. Cause I'm growing old before my time finally I see the light.
Part of my love used to go to somebody else can't think of who disclosed to you. Some of my love used to stay head a way for myself. Alone with you here's what I must do.
I've forgotten you I know that's true. Except when it's raining or when there's sun. I don't remember you you never make me blue. Except when I'm all alone or with someone.
Recorded by Hank Snow. . Oh, the road of love is rocky, and it's lonely, and so blue,. When the one you dream of, walks on ahead of you.. Well, I laughed the day she left me, said she'd come back in awhile,.
I was totin' my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road. When along came a semi with a high and canvas covered load. "If you're going to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride".
Though you have refused to see me my dear. You'd rather I'd be all alone. Still I can't forget the kisses we knew. And the days when I called you my own.
I'm far away from home. Out on the dashing foam. Just how far I have traveled. I'll never know. . Sometimes I feel so blue. And I long for home and you.
Don't come to me with tears in your eyes just because he couldn't be true. And expecting me to sympathize I'm not at all sorry for you. . You know I realize all that you been through.
That big eight wheeler a rollin' down the track. Means your true lovin' daddy ain't comin' back. 'Cause I'm movin' on, I'll soon be gone. You were flyin' too high for my little old sky.
I'm headin' out on the rails that's been carryin' the mail. That's been tellin' your troubles to me. You told me a lie for every crosstie from Frisco to old Tennessee.
I'm not in your town to stay said a lady old and gray. To the warden of the penitentiary. I'm not in your town to stay and I'll soon be on my way. I'm just here to get my baby out of jail.
One day the blessed Saviour brought sweet romance to my heart. And gently whispered love to me. He said we'll dwell together and would never ever part.
In the days of Noah just before the flood. When the wicked had all forgotten God. Brother Noah, built a boat which above God's wrath did float. And the people saw that they were made of mud.
I'm glad I got to see you once again. Although we're through I still love you. I guess I'll have to call you just a friend. 'Cause someone new has just stepped in.
Words & Music by Hank Snow. . I never shall forget the day. I heard my dear old mother say. "I'm leaving now the old home dear,. remember Jack your mother's prayer"..
We're traveling down two different roads in world so far apart. You want me yet there's something else before me in your heart. You're wanting me to change my life the way you're living yours.