lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

ONE BUM TOWN

(Hank Mills) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
The old census taker ban's my name from this town's population
Misfit ain't to the word I'd use to fit my situation
My predicaments known to every bum for miles around
It's my misfortune to be fortunate bummin' and in a one bum town

Since I cannot afford a cup I've been sticking out my hand
You should see that things I get safety pins and rubber bands
It's so embarrassing cause my homemade sunglasses keep falling down
Somebody up there has got it in for me bummin' in a one bum town

We'll sheriff Brown has passed a law that prohibits all givin'
But one stop sign gives tourists time to help me make a livin'
Ballpoint pens have forced me to close my pencil business down
The side cops take turns walkin' up and down the sides
Bummin' in a one bum town

Since I cannot afford a cup...
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2.

PLAIN AS THE TEARS ON MY FACE

(Del Reeves - Ellen Reeves) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
You just called me up to break our date
And it's happened so much here up late
I'm losing you yes that must be the case
It's just as plain as the tears on my face

Just as plain as the teardrops that I cry
It won't be very long until you say goodbye
Somebody new has been taken my place
It's just as plain as the tears on my face
[ piano ] Just as plain as the teardrops...
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3.

MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY

(Hank Cochran) « © '63 Tree Publishing, BMI »
Make the world go away and get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say and make the world go away

Do you remember when you loved me before the world took me astray
If you do then forgive me and make the world go away

Make the world go away...

I'm sorry if I hurt you I'll make it up day by day
Just say you love me like you used to and make the world go away

Make the world go away...
Say the things you used to say and make this old world go away
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4.

MAN NEEDS WOMAN

(Kelso Herston) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
Now Napoleon made a big scene
And in battle he acted mean
But when the smoke cleared you'd find him sitting
By his sweet little Josephine

A man needs a woman to hold his hand
A man needs a woman to understand
A man needs a woman by his side
A man needs a woman all the time

Now that outlaw Robin Hood
Would spend that money if he could
But Maria that outlaws sweetheart
Made old Robin promise he'd be good

A man needs a woman to hold his hand...

Now there's a history full of mistakes
But how many did women make
I'll bet a man said good fire
When they burned poor old Joan at the stakes

A man needs a woman to hold his hand...

A man needs a woman to hold his hand
A man needs a woman to understand
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5.

VOYAGE OF OLE CHRIS

(Hank Mills) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
Back in 1490 I was at 92
Christopher Columbus told the people what he'd do
Said I'll prove to you my theory though you scarped me and frowned
That's who can blame you standing or isn't that the ground

Well dog my kitty cat she was a stubborn fellow
He pushed till he got to see Queen Isabella
I need new mason boats you better let me have three
The Nina and the Pinta and the Santa Marie

Row your boat row your boat
Hey there sailor row oh no you don't
You better get in cause your making me soar
If you don't row the boat then will never get to shore

Well a storm started brewing in the middle of the drift
But like big fat Johnny didn't take a lot a lip
He kept all the sailors from permittin' mutiny
By telling them their names would go down in history

Well a skinny little feller who's eye for the best
Shimmied up the pole and chased the crow from his nest
He started shoutin' when a duck flew in his hand
Were runnin' out of water this must be the land

When ole Chris found America he was a happy man
He thought he was the first to walk upon the land
But a spoil hick sailor who was high on Spanish beer
He painted signs everywhere Kilroy Was Here

Row your boat row your boat...
Row your boat row your boat...
Row your boat row your boat...
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6.

ANYWHERE U.S.A.

(Del Reeves - Ellen Reeves) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
I'm sittin' on my suitcase just outside of town
Watching my tears make little funnies all around
Waitin' for that big ole bus to come my way
For I'm going to anywhere USA

No I don't care where that old Grey Dog is going
Just as long as it takes me so far away
Mister driver what's the fare how much do I pay
To go to anywhere USA

I had a love they told me she'd always stay home
I come in every bar in town she's mighty well known
So big wheels keep on rolling take me far away
Yeah to anywhere USA

No I don't care where that old Grey Dog is going...
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7.

DEAD AND GONE

(Joe Gibson) « © '66 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Where are the flowers that bloomed in the spring
Where is the song that the birds used to sing
Oh where is the happiness that they used to bring
Dead and gone dead and gone

Tall handsome stranger in June wet my throat
Everyone hurt me when I made the oath
If I couldn't have her then I'd see them both
Dead and gone dead and gone

Lifeness and still on the ground there they lay
What cruel fate make me found them that day
That big old black hearse came and haul them away
Dead and gone dead and gone

Soon they will take me away from my cell
Then will my spirit leave this earthly shell
Though God knows I'm innocent what new can I tell
Dead and gone dead and gone
Dead and gone dead and gone
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8.

THOSE RAILROAD TRACKS IN BETWEEN

(Freddy Weller) « © '66 ATV Songs, BMI »
Tonight we'll meet in the same old place where the lights are low
Cause your folks don't want you and me to be seen
Though I live just across the way you got no right to love
Cause those railroad tracks run in between

If they knew you were meeting me they'd never let you go
I wonder why they have to be so mean
You're a rich man's daughter I'm a poor man's son they can't give us a chance
Cause those railroad tracks run in between

Oh but I'm a gonna work so hard to be somebody
That they'll forget which side of town I'm from
Cause with your love to see me through there's nothing I can't do
But one day they'll be proud to call me son

And so if you can't steal away tomorrow night
Remember that I'll meet you in my dreams
A boy and girl so much in love can't be kept apart
Cause those railroad tracks run in between
Just cause those railroad tracks run in between
Just cause those railroad tracks run in between
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9.

PAPER BUNNY

(Hank Mills) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
Living in a rundown cold one room apartment
With a dirty alley on the window side
T-shirt socks are drying on the lampshade
Pasting bunny's in my scrapbook while I cry

Well I'm just pen existing when I should be living
But this bachelor don't make that kind of money
So I'm a live a loner if I had her address I'd phone her
But my love's wrapped up in a paper bunny
[ guitar ] Working in a cutlery chain store stock department
Just a lonely gofer stock boy day by day
It's still dark when I get up for work each morning
And the street lights walk me home to hit the hay

Well I'm just pen existing when I should be living...

I said all my love's wrapped up in a paper bunny
I said all my love's wrapped up in a paper bunny
Yes all my love's wrapped up in a paper bunny
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10.

AIN'T THAT RIGHT

(Hank Mills) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
Adam ate an apple ain't that right
Adam ate an apple ain't that right
He took a tinsy winsy bite the world went wrong from right
Adam ate an apple ain't that right

The world is in a tissy ain't that right
The world is in a tissy ain't that right
From the rich man to the bum hands out gimme some
The world is in a tissy ain't that right

You tell me you love me ain't that right
You tell me you love me ain't that right
Every kiss is just a lie why why why why
You tell me you love me ain't that right

David sleud Goliath ain't that right
David sleud Goliath ain't that right
Oh oh oh believe it or not sing ain't sling shot
David sleud Goliath ain't that right

Danniel tamed the lions ain't that right
Danniel tamed the lions ain't that right
He knew that he couldn't get out so he said hush now
Danniel tamed the lions ain't that right

You don't care I love you ain't that right
You don't care I love you ain't that right
You say hello then you say goodbye and I cry cry cry cry
You don't care I love you ain't that right
You don't care I love you ain't that right
You don't care I love you ain't that right
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11.

I WANT YOUR HEART

(Hank Mills) « © '66 Johnny Bienstock Music, BMI »
Now you give me your kisses and that matches fine
But you've been a givin' them all to everybody down the line
And I've had enough so I'm a gettin' up

You've got it and I want it and if I have to I'll tear this town apart
Yes I'll take it no I ain't a gonna break it I want your heart

Don't send the me the pillow that you dream on
I don't want the socks or shoes you wear
Don't give me the perfume that you put on
Or a golden lock of hair

You've got it and I want it...
[ guitar ] No don't send the me the pillow...
You've got it and I want it...
I want your heart I want your heart
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12.

WOOD WOULD

(Larry Kingston) « © '66 Careers Music, BMI »
What would make this shell of house I live in seem like home
Wood would you could too if you would and wanted too
What would make this nicety shack more solid than stone
Wood would you could too if you would and wanted too

You could make the paint worth peeling
Stop that creepy leaky old ceiling
You could take the bow out of the rafters
And fill this empty house with happy laughter
What would make this shack of mine fine as a mansion on a hill
Wood would you could too if you would and say you will
[ guitar ] What would keep that shivery quivery wind from blowing through
Wood would you could too if you would and wanted too
What would give these dreary old walls a homier brighter youth
Wood would you could too if you would and wanted too

You could make the paint worth peeling...
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