DERAILERS
JACKPOT
(Watermelon CD-1051)
February 27/1996
Produced by Dave Alvin
Dave Alvin - guitar
Brian Hofeldt, Tony Villanueva - guitar/vocals
Casper Rawls - ac.guitar
Scott Walls - steel
Vic Gerard - bass
Bill Nadeau, Lisa Pankratz - drums
Mark Hallman - percussion
Erik Hokkanen - fiddle
1.
MY HEART'S READY
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI / Songs Of PolyGram, BMI »
My heart's ready yes it's ready this time it's ready for love
I'm gonna miss one single kiss my heart's ready for love
All the times before I built a wall around my heart
Wouldn't let myself give in
Then you came into my life like an angel from above
My heart's ready for love
My heart's ready...
[ steel ]
I look up to the sky and I see a shooting star
I made a wish right there
Your hand in mine forever is what I'm dreaming of
My heart's ready for love
My heart's ready...
[ guitar ]
Oh my heart's ready...
Oh I'm gonna miss one single kiss my heart's ready for love
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2.
THIS BIG CITY
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
(One two one two ready go)
This big city seemed like a small town till you left me
Now I look for you everywhere but I can't find a trace
Without you the city's cold and unforgiving
Among millions I feel all alone lost and out of place
I left with you against my own better judgment
I wasn't ready to leave my family home
But our little town couldn't hold your big ideas
And I knew I couldn't hold you on the phone
This big city seemed...
[ guitar - steel ]
Well we fell into mighty wild and fast company
I trusted your older eyes to see straight
But money and champagne well changed your point of view
By the time I noticed it was far too late
This big city seemed...
Among millions I feel all alone lost and out of place
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3.
I'M YOUR MAN
(Brian S. Hofeldt)
« © '95 Hofeldt Songs, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
I'm your man yes I am oh I can get the job well done
Just throw me a little opportunity and I'll prove it so you I'm the one
I'm your man yes I am so baby give me a chance
You may not know it but I know for sure that I wanna be your man
Well you took me by surprise like lightning from above
When I look into your eyes I see the girl I love
I'm your man yes I am and baby it's out of my hands
It can't be nothin' but a full-time spot cause baby I'm your man
[ guitar - steel ]
I'm your man yes I am so baby throw me a bone
Oh I can work twice as hard as any man could and I hate to see you work alone
I'm your man yes I am...
No it can't be nothin' but a full-time spot cause baby I'm your man
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4.
WHERE YA BEEN
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
Where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long
[ guitar ]
I was wanderin' round this mean old town chin down on my chest
My brows were beaten and my pride was feelin' it needed a little rest
Then you came along with a beautiful smile and you danced just like a dream
You kiss like fire and your lips taste sweeter than strawberries and ice cream
Been all around had all kinds of lovin' never felt a love so strong
Where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long
[ fiddle ]
I remember when you looked at me a big smile on your face
It moved me so it's a memory time will not erase
Cause you came along when I was a wishin' I was six feet underground
It's good to know when you least expect it true love can be found
You picked me up and dusted me off got me singing a brand new song
Where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long
Where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long to appear
All I know is we're goin' to stay together
Springtime through winter year after year after year
We're pitchin' woo and a cooin' together like a couple of turtle doves
Some folks ay it's crazy but I like to call it good ol' fashion love
If we keep on lovin' like there's no tomorrow baby we can't go wrong
Where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long
[ guitar - steel - fiddle ]
Where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long to appear
All I know is we're goin' to stay together
Springtime through winter and year after year after year
We're pitchin' woo...
I said where ya been what ya been doin' what took you so long
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5.
LIES LIES LIES
(Brian S. Hofeldt)
« © '95 Hofeldt Songs, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
This cloud of doubt now hangs above our love
It's causing my poor heart to break in two
Every time I look into your eyes I see trusting make me a fool
Lies lies lies why am I surprised every time I look at you I see it in your eyes
The little white ones I can handle baby can't you see
I know now you were lying when you said that you love me
Now everyone in town knows where you've been
And they tell me you're playing me like a fool
You did something I would never do I guess you never learned the Golden Rule
Lies lies lies...
[ guitar - steel ]
So add my name to your long list of fools
Who didn't know the price they had to pay
You won't have ol' me to kick around cause I'm gonna turn my back and walk away
Lies lies lies...
Yes I know now you were lying when you said that you loved me
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6.
VISION TO DREAM ON
(Tony O. Villanueva - Vic Gerard)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI / Vic Versa Music, BMI »
I've seen your forbidden treasures but those riches I just can't hold
Though they shine just like a diamond and they're precious as pure gold
But someone is waiting to love me with a heart so strong and true
And though it might be easy to stay here I'm gonna walk away from you
I feel inside the burning of a love that just can't be
And nothing can stop this yearning that builds inside of me
I've got more than a man could ask for no wanting you is foolish greed
Still you're a vision to dream on but a mem'ry I don't need
[ steel ]
I know it's not much consolation it's hard to bow out gracefully
Darling I just have to thank you you always left it up to me
There'll be no consummation but dreaming's not a crime
And you'll be a sweet inspiration for a long long time
I feel inside the burning...
Yes you're a vision to dream on but a mem'ry I don't need
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7.
JACKPOT
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
Whoa oh I hit the jackpot better bet while I can
Right now my hand is red hot hotter than a frying pan
Gonna throw all my chips in the pot cause I've got a winning hand
Whoa oh I hit the jackpot cause I'm your loving man
At the rainbow's end there's a pot of gold overflowing with riches untold
The clouds have been forming dollar signs ever since you've been mine
Whoa oh I hit the jackpot cause I'm your loving man
Whoa oh I hit the jackpot baby you're my lucky charm
Spin the wheel baby roll the dice and tug on that old bandit's arm
Then I'll take all my winnings downtown and buy you a wedding band
Whoa oh I hit the jackpot cause I'm your lovin' man
At the rainbow's end...
[ guitar - steel ]
At the rainbow's end...
Cause I'm your loving man cause I'm your loving man
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8.
SWAN SONG
(Vic Gerard)
« © '95 Vic Versa Music, BMI »
As I walk through our living-room-turned battlefield
I seek a pardon for my part in this ol' war
I feel shame for the flame we ignited then ignored
I don't think I can fight you one lick more
Who cheated first who cheated worse what does it matter now
It's gone too far to place the blame anywhere
And it seems our dreams disappear on through the air
And disappointment's the only thing we share
So let's sing a swan song for the love that once was strong
This ain't living dear it's only hanging on
Let's toast to the good ol' days kiss and turn away
Admit that we were wrong and sing a swan song
[ guitar - steel ]
I punched a hole in the wall beside our bed
Misguided passion that was aimin' for your head
We could patch that hole and make amends again and again
But this time darlin' we know it has to end
So let's sing a swan song...
Admit that we were wrong and sing a swan song
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9.
SHE LEFT ME COLD
(Brian S. Hofeldt)
« © '95 Hofeldt Songs, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
Well it was one hot day in mid-July
I had a little fight with that gal of mine
She went to the store for some cigarettes
Well it's been three days and she ain't back yet
Well she left me cold she left me cold
I'm lookin' just like Jack Frost or so I'm told
Well it's a hundred degrees outside but she left me cold
Well that little gal of mine she made me hot all the time
She kept me warm in the wintertime
But now I sit and shiver while the big tears flow
Until the ecicles hang right off of my nose
Well she left me cold...
Well the weatherman says that it's hot outside but I wouldn't really know
I'm wearin' two sweaters and woolen socks
But I'm chilly from my head down to my toes
Well she left me cold...
[ guitar ]
Well the weatherman says...
Well she left me cold...
Hey hey hey it's a hundred degrees outside but she left me cold
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10.
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT PURE FOOL
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
Well I'm one hundred percent not ninety-nine and nine tenths
Hundred percent pure fool
I wasn't very good at fractions back in school
But I know what I am I'm one hundred percent pure fool
I guess I wasn't thinking guess I lost my head
I stayed out a drinking while you were home in bed
You were making coffee when I came stumbling in
And it's painfully clear I've been a perfect fool again
Yes I'm one hundred percent...
[ guitar - steel ]
Strung out honky tonkin' a foolish man it seems
Leaving you at home dear alone with just your dreams
Now you could take me back and forgive me if you can
But I won't blame you for leaving cause you know just what I am
Yes I'm one hundred percent...
Well I know what I am I'm one hundred percent pure fool
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11.
TARNISHED LOVE
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
We have a love that is tarnished
[ guitar ]
I know that you have cheated it's true that you have lied
You've answered calls from strangers and pushed our love aside
But I'll ignore what I don't see sometimes it's best that way
Ignorance gives tarnished love another chance to play
We have a love that is tarnished it doesn't shine like it shone when it was new
I know that vows can be broken I'm sure of this cause I've made mistakes too
Love is seldom perfect it often fades away
But darling our tarnished love grows stronger every day
[ guitar - steel ]
We have a love that is tarnished...
Yes darling our tarnished love grows stronger every day
We have a love that is tarnished
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12.
DESPERATE WAYS
(Tony O. Villanueva)
« © '95 Que Rancho Music, BMI / Tree Publishing, BMI »
Your desperate ways are gonna hurt you
Your desperate ways will make you cry
You'll make your man pack up and leave you
Well I'm that man that's saying goodbye
All over town girl you've been running all over town you're livin' high
You forgot your home and the one who loves you
Well I'm that one that you left here to cry
Well your desperate ways are callin' you
Every single night and you never can say no
Some day when you're older and on your own
Your desperate ways will leave you all alone
[ guitar ]
Your desperate ways are gonna hurt you...
Well your desperate ways are callin' you...
Your desperate ways will leave you all alone
[ drums ]
Some day when you're older and on your own
Your desperate ways will leave you all alone
Yes your desperate ways will leave you all alone
Yes your desperate ways will leave you all alone
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