The lights of Laredo dance on the water. And shine in a young man's eyes. Who stand on the border. And dreams of paradise. . He's heard crazy stories of how people live.
You're out tonight with someone new. You think I'll stay right here and wait for you. This time you're wrong, I'm almost gone. Walking out the door is all I've got left to do.
Starin' at the south end of north bound cattle. Slavin' in the saddle all day. You've got to be some kind of natural born fool. To want to live your life this way.
Man only sees what he wants to see. I saw you loving me. No ties to unwind, no promises to bind. When the dawn set us free. . One night of moonlight and roses.
He ain't been right since she's been gone. He's been known to tie one on. Glass could break and chairs could fly. So we best keep him occupied. . Let the cowboy dance, let him dance all night.
I met a lady in my drifting days. I quickly fell under the spell of her loving ways. A rose in the desert I loved her so. In the land of enchantment, New Mexico.
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Driving West out on I-40. On my way to taste some California wine. A broke down family flagged me down. Near the Arizona line. . Their whole world was in a pickup.
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(Wade Hayes/Chick Rains). . I drove around last night, and tried with all my might. To leave the past behind, cause you stayed on my mind. So I stopped for a drink, I never stopped to think.
(Wade Hayes/Chick Rains). . I was born in Oklahoma in 1969. My daddy played the honky tonks. Out on the county line. One night he took me with him. Through those swingin' doors.
(Wade Hayes/Don Cook/Chick Rains). . I go to the job every morning. I work like a dog for my pay. My mind and body aches. It takes two coffee breaks. Top get me to the end of the day.
(Wade Hayes/Chick Rains). . Well I heard it through the grapevine. I guess it must be true. I heard that crowd you're running with. Has changed your attitude.
You could've had anyone you wanted. That just goes to show how crazy love can be. Look at us now baby who would have thought it. I don't know why you chose me.
(Chick Rains/Wade Hayes). . Rainbows and falling stars couldn't change. The way things are. Or I'd be in your arms tonight. Wishing don't make dreams come true.
(Chick Rains/Wade Hayes). . I'm sittin' here surrounded by people I know. The beer's cold and the music's good and loud. That used to be enough to put a smile on my face.
(Chick Rains/Harlan Howard). . It won't make the papers. Like some reunions do. There won't be many people. Just me and him and you. I made a childhood promise.
(wade hayes/chick rains/lonnie wilson). . I walked out tonight on the woman I love. We got in a fight and I said I've had enough. I slammed the door and I headed.
Well, if the whiskey doesn't get me, I know the memories will. 'Cause you left a hole in my heart, that's too deep to fill. But a drink or two, maybe three or four, for a while you're out of sight.
Some people go through life. Never knowing why they're here. They never find someone like you. . The moment I touched your hand. And looked into your eyes.