SEND ME THE PILLOW YOU DREAM ON
(RCA Victor LSP-3770)
March/1967
Produced by Chet Atkins
1.
MAIDEN'S PRAYER
(Bob Wills)
« © '40 Bourne Co, ASCAP »
When the evening falls twilight shadows find
There beneath the stars an Indian maiden divine
The moon is on high and seems to see her there
In her eyes there's a light shining ever so bright as she whispers a silent prayer
[ trumpet - guitar ]
Every word reveals an empty broken heart
Broken by fate that's keeping them so far apart
Lonely there she kneels and tells the stars above
In her arms he belongs and her prayer is a song her undying song of love
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2.
BONAPARTE'S RETREAT
(Pee Wee King)
« © '60 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Met a girl I loved in a town way down in Dixie
Neath the stars above she was the sweetest girl I ever did see
So I took her in my arms and told her of her many charms
And kissed her while the organ played the Bonaparte's Retreat
[ organ ]
All the world was bright as I held her on that night
And I heard her say please don't ever go away
So I held her in my arms...
[ organ ]
So I held her in my arms...
So I held her in my arms...
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3.
I'LL GO ON ALONE
(Marty Robbins)
« © '52 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
We're traveling down two different roads in world so far apart
You want me yet there's someone else before me in your heart
You're wanting me to change my life the way you're living yours
But I can't change I see no way you wanted me before
If you don't want me like I am then please don't pity me
If you can't change a little bit then why not set me free
If we can't live together then it's best we live apart
You'll go your way and I'll go mine we'll both make brand new starts
[ steel ]
So either say you want my love or take the way you live
Remember though before you get you've got to learn to give
So if it change my life or go then go it's gonna be
Cause I can't change my life when you want something more than me
There's nothing we can do it seems we'll never get along
With you believing like you do you say I live so wrong
But I can't change my way of life I've lived it much too long
You either take me like I am or I'll go on alone
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4.
FORGIVE ME
(Wiley Walker - Gene Sullivan)
« © '57 Peer International, BMI »
I left you and left you broken hearted I left you and now I can't forget
I thought then that I could live without you forgive me and I'll make you happy yet
Forgive me for all the pain I caused you forgive me for unkind words I said
I thought once that I could live without you I'm paying with the broken heart instead
[ steel ]
I wish I had never made you blue sweetheart I wish I could live it over now
I know now that I can't live without you forgive me and I'll make it up somehow
Forgive me for all the pain...
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5.
ARE YOU TEASING ME
(Charlie Louvin - Ira Louvin)
« © '52 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
When we're all alone dear and I'm in your arms are you teasing me
When you're telling me how you thrill to my charms are you teasing me
Are you untrue when I'm not with you when we're apart are you free
Tell me darling while our love is still young are you teasing me
[ steel ]
You say that my kiss sends your heart in up world are you teasing me
And that you'll be mine till the end of the world are you teasing me
Are you untrue when I'm not with you...
Are you teasing me
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6.
SILVER DEW ON THE BLUE GRASS TONIGHT
(Ed Burt)
« © '57 Honorary Music, BMI »
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight
How it shines in the moon silvery light
Oh my darling far from me how I wish that you could see
Silver dew on the blue grass tonight
The moon was softly shining on an old Kentucky home
The fragrance of magnolias filled the air
A lonely girl was writing to her sweetheart cross the foam
May God protect you darling over there
To say how much she wish that he were there
Silver dew on the blue grass...
[ trumpet ]
Oh my darling far from me...
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7.
SEND ME THE PILLOW THAT YOU DREAM ON
(Hank Locklin)
« © '50 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Send me the pillow that you dream on don't you know that I still care for you
Send me the pillow that you dream on so darling I can dream on it too
Each night while I'm sleeping oh so lonely
I share your love in dreams that once were true
Send me the pillow that you dream on so darling I can dream on it too
[ guitar ]
I've waited so long for you to write me but just a mem'ry's all that's left of you
Send me the pillow that you dream on so darling I can dream on it too
So darling I can dream on it too
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8.
BLUE SIDE OF LONESOME
(Leon Payne)
« © '61 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
I'm calling to tell you it's over yes darling you're now free to go
You're saying you're sorry you hurt me but you hurt me much more than you'll know
You're asking me where this call comes from oh I hope that you won't interfere
If your new romance turns out of failure here's where to find me my dear
I'm just on the blue side of lonesome right next to the Heartbreak Hotel
In a tavern that's known as Three Teardrops on a barstool not doing so well
The hands of the clock never alter for things never change in this place
There's no present no past no future we're the ones who have lost in love's race
I'm just on the blue side...
(I'm just on the blue side of lonesome)
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9.
ALMOST PERSUADED
(Billy Sherrill - Glenn Sutton)
« © '66 Al Gallico Music, BMI »
Last night all alone in a barroom met a girl with a drink in her hand
She had ruby red lips coal black hair and eyes that would tempt any man
Then she came and sat down at my table and as she placed her soft hands in mine
I found myself wanting to kiss her for temptation was flowing like wine
And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside
Then we danced and she whispered I need you take me away from here and be my man
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it the reflection of my wedding band
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home
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10.
SINGING THE BLUES
(Melvin Endsley)
« © '55 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Well I never felt more like singing the blues cause I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear why'd you do me this way
Well I never felt more like crying all night
Cause everything's wrong and nothing ain't right
Without you you got me singing the blues
The moon and stars no longer shine the dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothing left for me to do but cry over you
Well I never felt more like running away but why should I go cause I couldn't stay
Without you you got me singing the blues
[ guitar ]
The moon and stars...
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11.
WHO CAN I COUNT ON
(Sammy Masters)
« © '64 Unichappell Music, BMI »
Who can I count on if I can't count on you I never counted on you makin' me blue
They say you're running round with somebody new
Who can I count on if I can't count on you
I thought I held the precious key to heaven
Your love was sweet and gentle at the start
But now I feel that I can't go on living if living means that we must live apart
Who can I count on if I can't count on you
There goes my happiness and here comes the blues
I can't convince myself that we're really through
Who can I count on if I can't count on you
[ piano ]
The door to happiness was almost opened just one more step or two and I'd be in
And all at once the vows you made were broken
The door to happiness was closed again
Who can I count on...
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12.
LAST THING ON MY MIND
(Tom Paxton)
« © '66 UA Music, ASCAP »
(Are you going away with no word of farewell will there be not a trace left behind)
Well I could have loved you better didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
It's a lesson too late for the learnin' made of sand made of sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin' in your hand in your hand
Are you going away...
You've got reasons of plenty for going this I know this I know
All the weeds have been steadily growing please don't go please don't go
Are you going away...
You know that was the last thing on my mind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
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