lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

GOODBYE MY LOVE (I HEARD A SILVER TRUMPET)

(Fred Rose) « © '68 Milene Music, ASCAP »
Goodbye my love it's time to go I heard a silver trumpet blow
It's calling me to fight the foe and so goodbye my love

The world is ours to wander free neath heaven up above

Goodbye my love it's time to go...
[ harmonica - fiddle ] Goodbye my love now don't you cry we'll be together by and by
We'll keep ol' glory waving high and so don't cry my love
No matter where on earth I'd go it's you I'm thinking of

Goodbye my love it's time to go...
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2.

NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW

(Fred Rose - Mel Foree) « © '45 Milene Music, ASCAP »
No one will ever know my heart is breaking
Although a million teardrops start to flow
I'll cry myself to sleep and wake up smiling
I'll miss you but no one will ever know

I'll tell them we grew tired of each other
And realize our dreams could never be
I'll even make believe I never loved you
Then no one will ever know the truth but me
[ fiddle ] No one will ever know how much I'm pining
Each time the past comes back to haunt me so
No one will ever see the tears I'm hiding
You've hurt me but no one will ever know

I'll tell them I've found true love with another
That I was glad the day you set me free
I'll even make believe I never loved you
Then no one will ever know the truth but me
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3.

EASY ROCKIN' CHAIR

(Fred Rose) « © '46 Milene Music, ASCAP »
Rock away my troubles rock away my cares
I rock my way to heaven in that easy rockin' chair
I feel just as wealthy as a millionaire
When I get back to Dixie in that easy rockin' chair

Everyone your neighbor welcome on the mat
Just sittin' doin' nothin' and not too much of that
Thumbing through the good book thinking of a prayer
Oh I can get the liftin' in that easy rockin' chair
[ harmonica ] Rockin' free and easy time a going by
And neath that evening paper till I swat this pesty fly
There I go a dozin' guess it's in the air
I gotta do some dreaming in that easy rockin' chair
[ dobro ] Rock away my trouble...
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4.

RISING SUN

(Roy Acuff) « © '68 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
There is a house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun
It's been the ruin of many poor boy and me oh Lord poor one
Go to tell my youngest brother not to do as I have done
Who shuned that house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun
[ fiddle ] Go fill the glasses to the brim and let the drinks go marry around
We'll drink to the half of a rounder poor boy who goes from town to town
The only thing a rounder needs is a suitcase and a trunk
The only time he is satisfied is when he's on a drunk
[ harmonica ] So shun that house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun
It's been the ruin of many poor boy and me oh Lord poor one
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5.

WALTZ OF THE WIND

(Fred Rose) « © '57 Milene Music, ASCAP »
You were there in my arms alone in the moonlight
The trees played the waltz of the wind
It was there that I knew I'd love you forever
As we danced to the waltz of the wind

The stars up above you looked down in your eyes
And told me the night would never end
Now I'm dreaming of you till we meet tomorrow
And dance to the waltz of the wind
[ harmonica - fiddle ] The stars up above you...
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6.

WE LIVE IN TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS

(Fred Rose) « © '58 Milene Music, ASCAP »
We live in two different worlds dear that's why we're so far apart
You made the world out of vows that are broken I built the world in my heart
Everyone here tried to warn me you were just playing a game
I told them all we were meant for each other I thought our worlds were the same
[ fiddle ] If you stay over in your world oh how my poor heart will pine
Darling one day when your memories wander won't you come over to mine
We live in two different worlds dear my world is honest and true
Sweetheart remember when your world gets lonely I'll still be waiting for you
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7.

BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN

(Fred Rose) « © '45 Milene Music, ASCAP »
In the twilight glow I see her blue eyes crying in the rain
When we kissed goodbye and parted I knew we'd never meet again
Love is like a dying ember only memories remain
Through the ages I'll remember blue eyes crying in the rain
[ dobro ] Now my hair has turned to silver all my life I've loved in vain
I can see her star in heaven blue eyes crying in the rain
Some day when we meet up yonder we'll stroll hand in hand again
In a land that knows no parting blue eyes crying in the rain
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8.

LAST LETTER

(Rex Griffin) « © '39 Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP »
Why do you treat me as if I were only a friend
What have I done that has made you so different and cold
Sometimes I wonder if you'll be contented again
Will you be happy when you are withered and old

I cannot offer you diamonds or mansions so fine
I cannot offer you the clothes that your young body crave
But if you'll say that you long to forever be mine
Think of the heartache the tears and the sorrow you'll save
[ dobro ] When you grow weary and tired of another one's gold
When you are weary remember this letter my own
Don't try to answer though I've suffered anguish untold
If you don't love me I wish you would leave me alone

While I am writing this letter I think of the past
And of the promises that you are breaking so free
But from this world I shall soon say my farewell at last
I will be gone when you read this last letter from me
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9.

MOMMY PLEASE STAY HOME WITH ME

(Eddy Arnold - Wally Fowler - Graydon J. Hall) « © '43 Unichappell Music, BMI »
A mother went out on a party she left at home her baby son
He begged and pleaded not to leave him but she would not give up her fun
She kissed his cheek and tried to soothe him but would not heed his childish plea
She heard him cry as she was leaving please mommy please stay home with me

The mother joined the merry makers and soon was lost in trifling joy
The mellow tunes and flitting shadows made her forget her baby boy
She danced and laughed and did some drinking the world to her was full of glee
But now and then these words would haunt her please mommy please stay home with me
[ guitar ] She left the party feeling dizzy the smell of drink was on her breath
She hurried home to find her baby in raging pain and near in death
The doctor came and looked on sadly the case was hopeless he could see
The baby died these words repeating please mommy please stay home with me

The mother now her life would forfeit to hear her baby's voice again
She grieves to think she rudely left him to satisfy her wishes vain
Now mothers don't neglect your duty this story should a lesson be
Do not ignore your baby's pleading please mommy please stay home with me
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10.

THAT SILVER HAIRED DADDY OF MINE

(Gene Autry - Jimmy Long) « © '31 Western Music, ASCAP »
In a vine covered shack in the mountains bravely fighting the battle of time
Is a dear one who's weathered life's sorrow it's that silver haired daddy of mine

If I could recall all the heartaches dear old daddy I've caused you to bear
If I could erase the lines from your face and bring back the gold to your hair

If God would but grant me the power just to turn back the pages of time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone to that silver haired daddy of mine
[ harmonica ] I know it's too late dear old daddy to repay for the sorrows and cares
But dear mother is waiting in heaven just to comfort and solace you there

If I could recall all the heartaches...
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11.

SWEETER THAN THE FLOWERS

(Ervin T. Rouse - Lois Mann - Murray Burns) « © '48 Fort Knox Music, BMI / Trio Music, BMI »
Just as far as I can remember she'll remain the rose of my heart
Mom took sick along in December February brought us broken heart
The reason we've not called the family reunion we knew she wouldn't be there
But since we've thought it all over mama we know that your spirit is there

Oh no I can't forget the hours you're the onlyest mom and sweeter than the flowers
No no there's no need to bother cause without you now would only hurt father
Oh no mama we'll never forget you someday we'll meet you up there
[ harmonica ] You looked so sweet we all were together brother and I close to dad
Oh mama as I passed by your coffin I didn't want to remember you dead
They all gathered round I stared at their faces all heads were bowed mighty low
That was one time we all had to face it though it hurt us so bad you know

Oh no I can't forget the hours...
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12.

144.000

(Fred Rose) « © '68 Milene Music, ASCAP »
There's a book in the Bible twas writter by John
It's called Revelation the new light of dawn
And it tells of a kingdom he found in a prayer
And a hundred and forty four thousand were there

They were save from bandage and shackles of hurt
They were dressed in white robe and found a new word
They were true Christian mortals like you and like me
But a hundred and forty four thousand were free
[ harmonica ] Just a hundred and forty four thousand to sing
And to shout hallelujah and praise to the king
Oh my brother be careful and never do wrong
And you may learn the words of that beautiful song

Every night to my Maker I solemnly pray
That my name will be added and someday there may
Be a hundred and forty four thousand and one
When I proved myself worthy for him to call son
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