SONNY
(Capitol T-867)
September/1957
Produced by Ken Nelson
Chet Atkins - guitar
Floyd Chance - bass
Buddy Harman - drums
The Jordanaires - vocals
Recorded:
Apr/1957, Bradley Film & Recording Studio, Nashville
1.
NEAR YOU
(Kermit Goell - Francis Craig)
« © '47 Supreme Music, ASCAP »
There's just one place for me near you seems just like heaven to be near you
Well times when we're apart oh I can't face my heart
Say you'll never stray more than just two lips away
If my life could be spent near you I'd be more than content near you
Well make my dreams come by telling me that you'll spend the rest of my life near you
[ guitar ]
Well times when we're apart...
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2.
(NOW AND THEN THERE'S A) FOOL SUCH AS I
(Bill Trader)
« © '52 MCA Music, ASCAP »
(Now and then there's a fool such as I)
Pardon me if I'm sentimental when we say goodbye
When you're gone yet I'll dream a little dreams as years go by
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love and now you say that we are through
I'm a fool but I'll love you dear until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I
[ guitar ]
I'm a fool but I'll love you dear until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I
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3.
HEARTACHES
(Al Hoffman - John Klenner)
« © '56 MCA Music, ASCAP »
Heartaches heartaches my loving you meant only heartaches
Your kiss was such a sacred thing to me I can't believe it's just a burning memory
Heartaches heartaches what does it matter how my heart breaks
I should be happy with someone new but my heart aches for you
[ guitar ]
Heartaches heartaches...
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4.
AGES AND AGES AGO
(Gene Autry - Fred Rose - Ray Whitley)
« © '57 Western Music, ASCAP / Milene Music, ASCAP »
I remember when I made you cry ages and ages ago
I'll never blame you for our last goodbye ages and ages ago
Someone came along and took my place how wrong I was to let you go
And though it happened only yesterday it seems like ages and ages ago
[ guitar ]
Something told me when you walked away that time would make me miss you so
And though it happened only yesterday it seems like ages and ages ago
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5.
I'LL NEVER GET OVER YOU
(Flod Tillman)
« © '57 Peer International, BMI »
I got over Marie I got ove Sherrie but I'll never get over you
Though I'm acting carefree any fool can't see that I'll never get over you
When I'll find somebody new I want them to be like you
But they won't ever do cause there's just one of you
I keep trying to find a little peace of mind but I'll never get over you
[ guitar ]
When I'll find somebody new...
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6.
SECRET LOVE
(Paul F. Webster - Sammy Fain)
« © '53 WB Music, ASCAP »
Once I had a secret love that lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love became impatient to be free
So I told a friendly star the way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are and why I'm so in love with you
Now I shout it from the highest hills even told the golden deffodils
At last my heart's an open door and my secret love's no secret anymore
Now I shout it...
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7.
BEG YOUR PARDON
(Beasley Smith - Francis Craig)
« © '56 Robbins Catalog, ASCAP »
If I lose my pay beg your pardon for things that I've said beg your pardon
Well why should I worry the way that I do when you're in no hurry to let me love you
Well I'll try for a kiss in the garden and if I should miss beg your pardon
But if some sunny day you'll let me have my way
I won't have to say beg your pardon
[ guitar ]
Well why should I worry...
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8.
JUST OUT OF REACH
(Virgil F. Stewart)
« © '52 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
(Just out of reach of my two open arms)
Dreams you steal away from me dreams that just won't let me be
Blues that keep on haunting me chains that just won't set me free
So far away from you and all your charms just out of reach of my two open arms
Each night in dreams I see your face mem'ries time cannot erase
Then I awake and find you gone I'm so blue and all alone
So far away from lips so sweet and warm just out of reach of my two open arms
[ guitar ]
So far away from you and all your charms just out of reach of my two open arms
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9.
HOW'S THE WORLD TREATING YOU
(Boudleaux Bryant - Chet Atkins)
« © '56 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
I've had nothing but sorrow since you said we were through
There's no hope for tomorrow how's the world treatin' you
Every sweet thing that happened has been broken in two
All my dreams have been shattered how's the world treatin' you
Got no plans for next Sunday got no plans for today
Everyday is blue Monday every day you're away
Though our pathways have parted to your mem'ry I'm true
Guess I'll stay broken hearted how's the world treatin' you
[ guitar ]
Every sweet thing that happened...
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10.
I FORGOT MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW
(Cecil Null)
« © '53 Unart Catalog, BMI »
I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
You think you know the smile on her lips the thrill at the touch of her fingertips
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
You think you'll find a heaven of bliss in each caress each tender kiss
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
You stole her love from me one day you didn't care how you hurt me
But you can never steal away mem'ries of what used to be
You think she's yours to have and to hold
Someday you'll learn when her love grows cold
That I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
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11.
ALMOST
(Vic McAlpin - Jack Toombs)
« © '51 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Almost you fell in love with me almost you gave your heart to me
But the promises you've made you have broken and betrayed
And left me with just your memory
Almost your heart I did possess almost you brought me happiness
But someone new came by and you left me here to cry
Oh how close we were almost
[ guitar ]
Almost your heart I did possess almost you brought me happiness
But my dreams just won't come true and there's nothing I can do
Oh how close we were almost
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12.
BECAUSE OF YOU
(Arthur Hammerstein - Dudley Wilkinson)
« © '40 Julian Stearns Arena Music, ASCAP »
Because of you there's a song in my heart because of you our romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine the moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for your love and your kiss it's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile and I can smile because of you
Because of you there's a song...
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