You want it, you want it. You need it, you need it. You need it, you want it. You learn. . You want it, you want it. You need it, you need it. You need it, you want it.
I been workin' all my life tryin' to beat the company clock. In a Louisiana gravel pit, breakin' up rock. My baby's had enough, she's packin' up and leavin'.
My heavy heart pounds hard tonight down this highway in the wind. The windshield wipers clean away the tears I cry within. The love I've thrown away, I know I'll never feel again.
Because you walked - that lonesome valley. Because I met - you in your town. Because you saw - stars in the alley. When the street - light, you, did crown.
Mighty River, Muddy as Sin. Troubled Waters, Like the shape I'm in. . Would you open your Screen. Let a poor boy in. If I come back Home. Off the Streets of Sin.
Sister, soak the beans. I'll be comin Home to Chop the Onion. Mama, light the stove. It'll take a while for the cornbread to get done. I'll be comin' home.
"Damn this sand", sang the rambler. "Damn this hand", sang the gambler. Nobody's satisfied with the road they chose to ride. Oh let it go, roll again.
In the cool of the evening she calls me to dance. My back's about broken from choppin' the plants. My soul is so thirsty I can't sleep at night. She walks in my dreams, brings me delight.
If I have to lose you, to lose you. I'll forever wonder why. For then I would refuse you, refuse you. And that would be a lie. . But if I choose to love you, love you.
I opened the blinds in a Texas Motel room. When the sun blasted in, I saw it in you. I been a rollin' and a ramblin' all over creation. Rollin' down the highway lookin' for the truth.
Walkin' on the shore. Feelin' mighty bad. These have been the worst. Ol' blues I ever had. So far. Since you've gone. So far. . Clouds around my brain.
The carnival is closed for the winter. The gates are full of nails. All my belongings in a camper truck. In front of some Hell Hole Motel.. . The rides are wrapped in canvass.
I recall that Twisty River Bridge. Over that painted river bed. They pumped about a gallon of muddy mater. Out of my crazy head. . I woke up in St. James Devine.
Because you walked - that lonesome valley. Because I met - you in your town. Because you saw - stars in the alley. Because the street - light, you, did crown.
How many times did you tell me, "I need you"?. And how many times did I try to believe you. That ain't enough. . How many roads did I ride just to find you?.
Well you don't need a lawyer. You don't need a judge. You don't need no Race Horse Haynes. To Prosecute my love. . Sue me!. Sue me, Sue!. Come on now sue me!.
Mighty River, Muddy as Sin. Troubled Waters, Like the shape I'm in. . Would you open your Screen. Let a poor boy in. If I come back Home. Off the Streets of Sin.
So you wanna be rich.... You want the women to swoon. When you walk in the room. And they gaze into your diamond ring.. You want the men to stare. As you rant and swear.
CHORUS. Sister, soak the beans. I'll be comin Home to Chop the Onion. Mama, light the stove. It'll take a while for the cornbread to get done. I'll be comin' home.
One day I went and left my home out in the West. Said I was headed for the Silver City. All along the line I was dreaming all the time. Dreaming of the shining Silver City.