Achy Breaky Heart
[ VERSE] – – – You can tell the world, you never was my girl. You can burn my clothes up when I’m gone. You can tell your friends just what a fool I’ve been, and laugh and joke about me on the phone.
You can tell my arms go back onto the farm. You can tell my feet to hit the floor; or you can tell my lips to tell my fingertips, they won’t be reaching out for you no more.
– – – – – – – – [CHORUS] – – – – – But don’t tell my heart – my achy breaky heart, I just don’t think he’d under–stand; and if you tell my heart – my achy breaky heart he might blow up and kill this man. Oooooo
[VERSE] – – – You can tell your ma, I moved to Arkansas. You can tell your dog to bite my leg; or tell your brother Cliff whose fist can tell my lip. He never really liked me any–way.
Or tell your Aunt Louise, tell her anything you please – myself already knows I’m not OK; or you can tell my eyes to watch out for my mind it might be walking out on me today.
– – – – – – – – [CHORUS] – – – – – But don’t tell my heart – my achy breaky heart, I just don’t think he’d under–stand; and if you tell my heart – my achy breaky heart he might blow up and kill this man. Oooooo
Ain’t Gonna Rain no Mo’
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Oh, a peanut sat on the railroad track. It’s heart was all a–flutter. Around the bend came Number Ten. Toot! Toot! Peanut butter
[REFRAIN] It ain’t gonna rain no more, no more. It ain’t gonna rain no more. How in the heck can I wash my neck, if it ain’t gonna rain no more
My uncle built a chimney. He built it up so high. He had to tear it down again to let the moon go by!
A rich man rides a taxi. A poor man rides a train. A bum he walks on the railroad tracks, and gets there just the same
[REFRAIN]
A man laid down by the sewer, and by the sewer he died; and at the coroners inquest they called it “sewercide”
We gather in the Plaza Club, on Saturdays at four. We listen to the music and we sing it out once more.
[REFRAIN] It ain’t gonna rain no more, no more. It ain’t gonna rain no more. How in the heck can I wash my neck, if it ain’t gonna rain no more
Cab Driver
Cab driver, drive by Mary’s place. I just want a chance to see her face. Never mind the meter, let it race. Cab driver, drive by Mary’s place.
Cab driver, once more ’round the block. Never mind the tickin’ of the clock. I only wish we could have had a talk. Cab driver, once more ’round the block.
Cab driver, once more down the street. There’s a little place we used to eat. That’s where I laid my future at her feet. Cab driver, once more down the street.
Cab driver, wait here by the door. Perhaps I’ll hold her in my arms once more. Then things will be just like they were before. Cab driver, wait here by the door.
Cab driver, better take me home. I guess that I was meant to be alone. I hope God sends me a loved one of my own. Cab driver, better take me home
Bicycle Built for Two
Daisy! Daisy! Give me your answer true. I’m half crazy all for the love of you! It won’t be a stylish marriage. I can’t afford a carriage. But you’ll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two.
Henry, Henry, Here is my answer true. I’ll not marry just for the love of you. There won’t be any marriage if you can’t afford a carriage. Cause I’ll be damned, if I’ll be crammed on a bicycle built for two.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday dear -NAME-
Happy Birthday to You
Catch a Falling Star
[CHORUS] – – Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. Never let it fade away! Catch a falling star an’ put it in your pocket. Save it for a rainy day!
For love may come an’ tap you on the shoulder, Some star-less night! Just in case you feel you wanna’ hold her, You’ll have a pocketful of starlight!
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For when your troubles start’n’ multiplyin’, An’ they just might! It’s easy to forget them without tryin’, With just a pocketful of starlight!
[CHORUS] – – – – – Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. Never let it fade away! Catch a falling star an’ put it in your pocket. Save it for a rainy day!
Save it for a rainy day!
Deep in the Heart of Texas
The stars at night are big and bright (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
The prairie sky is wide and high (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
The sage in bloom is like perfume (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
Re- -minds me of the one I love (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
The coyotes wail along the trail (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
The rabbits rush around the brush (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
The cowboys cry ki yippee yi (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
The dawgies bawl and bawl and bawl (clap) deep in the heart of Texas.
Doggie in the Window
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[Verse 1] – – – – – I must take a trip to California, and leave my poor sweetheart alone. If he has a dog he won’t be lonesome, and the doggie will have a good home.
[CHORUS] – – – – – How much is that doggie in the window? The one with the waggley tail? How much is that doggie in the window? I do hope that doggie’s for sale.
[Verse 2] – – – – – I read in the paper there are robbers With flashlights that shine in the dark My love needs a doggie to protect him And scare them away with one bark
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[Verse 3] – – – – – I don’t want a bunny or a kitty I don’t want a parrot that talks. I don’t want a bowl of little fishies. You can’t take a goldfish for walks.
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Down in the Valley
Down in the valley valley so low
Hang your head over hear the wind blow
Hear the wind blow dear hear the wind blow
Hang your head over hear the wind blow.
Roses love sunshine violets love dew
Angels in Heaven know I love you
Know I love you, Dear know I love you
Angels in Heaven know I love you.
If you don’t love me, love whom you please
Throw your arms ’round me give my heart ease.
Give my heart ease, Love give my heart ease
Throw your arms ’round me give my heart ease.
Writing this letter, containing three lines,
Answer my question, “Will you be mine?”
“Will you be mine, Dear, will you be mine,”
Answer my question, “Will you be mine?”
Write me a letter send it by mail
Send it in care of Birmingham jail
Birmingham jail, Love Birmingham jail
Send it in care of Birmingham jail.
Elvira
Elvira, Elvira.. My heart’s on fire for Elvira.
VERSE 1 – – – Eyes that look like Heaven, lips like sherry wine. That girl can sure enough make my little light shine. I get a funny feelin’ up and down my spine..
cause I know that my Elvira’s mine.
So, I’m singin’..Elvira, Elvira.. My heart’s on fire for Elvira.
Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. Heigh-ho, Silver, a-way.
VERSE 2- – – Tonight I’m gonna meet her, at the Hungry House Cafe. And I’m gonna give her all the love I can. She’s gonna jump and holler, ’cause I saved up my last two dollars.. we’re gonna search, and find that preacher man.
CHORUS: And, I’m singin’..Elvira, Elvira.. My heart’s on fire for Elvira.
Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. Heigh-ho, Silver, a-way.
[abrupt stop] Elvira
Hush Little Baby
Hush, little baby don’t say a word, Papa’s gonna buy you a mocking bird. And if that mocking bird won’t sing, Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.
A nd if that diamond ring is brass, Papa’s gonna buy you a looking glass. And if that looking glass gets broke, Papa’s gonna buy you a billy goat.
And if that billy goat don’t pull, Papa’s gonna buy you a cart and bull. And if that cart and bull turn over, Papa’s gonna buy you a dog called Rover.
And if that dog called Rover don’t bark, Papa’s gonna buy you a horse and cart. And if that horse and cart turn round, You’re still the sweetest little babe in town.
Drinking Champagne
[CHORUS] – – – – – I’m drinking champagne feelin’ no pain till early morning. Dinin’ and dancin’ with every pretty girl I can find. Having a fling with a pretty young thing till early morning, knowin’ tomorrow I’ll wake up with you on my mind.
A guilty conscience? I guess. Though I must con- -fess; I never loved you much when you were mine.
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Guilty conscience? I guess. Though I must con- -fess; I never loved you much when you were mine.
[CHORUS] So I’ll keep drinking champagne feelin’ no pain till early morning. Dinin’ and dancin’ with every pretty girl I can find. I’m havin’ a fling with a pretty young thing till early morning, knowin’ tomorrow I’ll wake up with you on my mind.
Knowin’ tomorrow I’ll wake up with you on my mind.
I’ll Fly Away
One fine morning when this life is over I’ll fly away. To a land where joys will never end I’ll fly away . . .
[CHORUS] I’ll fly away, O Glory. I’ll fly away.
When I rise, Hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away
When dark shadows of this life draw nigh, I’ll fly away. Like a bird above these walls I’ll fly. I’ll fly away . . .
[CHORUS] I’ll fly away, O Glory. I’ll fly away.
When I rise, Hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then I’ll fly away. To a home secure and without end, I’ll fly away
[CHORUS] I’ll fly away, O Glory. I’ll fly away.
When I rise, Hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away
Waltz Across Texas
When we dance together my world’s in disguise. It’s a fairyland tale that come true. And when you look at me with those stars in your eyes; I could waltz across Texas with you.
[CHORUS] Waltz across Texas with you in my arms. Waltz across Texas with you. Like a storybook ending, I’m lost in your charms; I could waltz across Texas with you.
VIOLIN SOLO
My heartaches and troubles are just up and gone, the moment that you come in view. And with your hand in mine dear I could dance on and on. I could waltz across Texas with you.
[CHORUS] Waltz across Texas with you in my arms. Waltz across Texas with you. Like a storybook ending, I’m lost in your charms; I could waltz across Texas with you.
Like a storybook ending, I’m lost in your charms; and I could waltz across Texas with you.
Leaving on Jet Plane
[Verse 1] – – – – – All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go. I’m standing here outside your door. I hate to wake you up to say goodbye. But the dawn is breaking, it’s early morn. The taxi’s waiting, he’s blowing his horn. Already I’m so lonesome I could die.
[CHORUS] – – – – – So kiss me and smile for me. Tell me that you’ll wait for me. Hold me like you’ll never let me go. I’m leaving on a jet plane. Don’t know when I’ll be back again. Oh babe, I hate to go.
[Verse 2] – – – – – There’s so many times I’ve let you down. So many times I’ve played around. I tell you now they don’t mean a thing. Every place I go I’ll think of you. Every song I sing I’ll sing for you. When I come back I’ll bring your wedding ring.
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[Verse 3] – – – – – Now the time has come to leave you. One more time let me kiss you. Then close your eyes I’ll be on my way. Dream about the days to come. When I won’t have to leave alone. About the times I won’t have to say.
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Oh Suzanna
Well, I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee. And I’m bound for Louisiana, oh my own true love for to see.
It rained all night the day I left. The weather it was dry. The sun so hot – I froze to death – Susanna, don’t you cry
[CHORUS ] – – – oh, Susannah. Now, don’t you cry for me. I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
Well, I had myself a dream the other night, when everything was still. I dreamed that I saw Susannah girl. A-coming around the hill.
A buckwheat cake was in her mouth, a tear was in her eye. I said, I come from Dixie land – Susannah, don’t you cry
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I’m comin down to New Orleans,and then I’ll look around, and when I find Susannah girl, I’ll fall down to the ground.
and if I do not find her there, Alas, I’ll surely die, and when I’m dead and buried there, Susannah, don’t you cry.
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The Riddle Song
I gave my love a cherry, that had no stone.
I gave my love a chicken, that had no bone.
I told my love a story that had no end.
I gave my love a baby with no cry- -ing.
How can there be a cherry that has no stone?
And how can there be a chicken that has no bone?
And how can there be a story that has no end?
And how can there be a baby with no cry- -ing?
A cherry when it’s blooming, it has no stone.
A chicken when it’s piping, it has no bone.
The story that I love you, it has no end.
A baby when it’s sleeping, it’s not cry- -ing.
I gave my love a cherry, that had no stone.
I gave my love a chicken, that had no bone.
I told my love a story that had no end.
I gave my love a baby with no cry- -ing.
Tom Dooley
[SPOKEN] – – – – Throughout history there have been many songs written about the eternal triangle. This next one tells the story of a Mr. Grayson, a beautiful woman, and a condemned man named Tom Dooley. When the sun rises tomorrow, Tom Dooley must hang.
[CHORUS] – – – – – Hang down your head,Tom Dooley. Hang down your head and cry. Hang down your head, Tom Dooley. Poor boy, you’re bound to die.
I met her on the mountain, there I took her life. Met her on the mountain, stabbed her with my knife.
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This time tomorrow, reckon where I’ll be . . . Hadn’t-a been for Grayson, I’d-a been down in Tennessee.
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This time tomorrow, reckon where I’ll be . . . Down in some lonesome valley hangin’ from a white oak tree.
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[Repeat CHORUS] – Bill sing main line, Robert sing syncopation
Poor boy, you’re bound to die.
You are my Sunshine
Announce: Rewrite for Jen Long’s daughter.
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping. I dreamed that you had gone away. When I awoke dear, I was mistaken. For right there in your bed you lay.
[ CHORUS] You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. – – – – – You’ll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.
You told me once dear you really loved me, and no one else could come betweeen. But you grew up dear. You found a love dear. And I can see he’s the man of your dreams.
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In all my dreams dear, I really love you. I know that I could not be wrong. And I am happy, to see a woman, who is now so happy and so strong.
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