lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

MY WOMAN MY WOMAN MY WIFE

(Marty Robbins) « © '68 Mariposa Music, BMI »
Hands that are strong but wrinkled doing work that never gets done
Hair that's lost some of the beauty by too many hours in the sun
Eyes that show some disappointment and there's been quite a lot in her life
She's the foundation I lean on my woman my woman my wife

Every day has been uphill we climb but we can't reach the top
I'm weak and I'm easily discouraged she just smiles when I want to stop
Lips that are weary but tender with love that strengthens my life
A saint in a dress made of gingham my woman my woman my wife

Two little babies were born in the spring but died when the winter was new
I lost control of my mind and my soul but my woman's faith carried us through

When she reaches that river Lord you know what she's worth
Give her that mansion up yonder cause she's been through hell here on earth
Lord give her my share of heaven if I've earned any here in this life
Cause God I believe she deserves it my woman my woman my wife
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2.

CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

(George Weiss - Hugo Peretti - Luigi Creatore) « © '61 Gladys Music, ASCAP »
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you

Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes something's are meant to be
Take my hand take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
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3.

I'VE GOT A WOMAN'S LOVE

(Marty Robbins) « © '53 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
The field is my home where I work mighty hard
I stand in the shade of heaven's reward
I'm happy and free I've got a woman's love

She stands by my side through worry and care
Willing to give willing to share
I'm happy and free I've got a woman's love

There's bread on our table and rest in our bed
And plenty of courage to face what's ahead
She gives contentment when my day is done
Gave me a daughter gave me a son

My cotton is white there's gold in the grain
Got nothin' to lose and plenty to gain
I'm happy and free cause I've got a woman's love
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4.

THREE LITTLE WORDS

(Robin Marizona) « © '70 Mariposa Music, BMI »
We talked about the weather and we talked about the kiss
We mentioned the good times we've had
The events of the day in their glorious array
Hardly a moment's been bad

There were three little words I was waiting to hear
I love you I love you my dear
Reassuring my heart that I held the best part
Of your heart with its message so clear

I love you I love you I love you my dear
Just three little words I was waiting to hear
I love you I love you I love you my dear
You spoke these three words I was waiting to hear

Your eyes sparkled with laughter when you saw I was after
These three words I love you
You didn't dear disappoint me though you teased me a bit
You came through with these words I love you

I love you I love you I love you my dear
You spoke these three words I was waiting to hear
I love you I love you I love you my dear
Three little words I was waiting to hear
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5.

MARIE (IF I COULD)

(Marty Robbins) « © '70 Mariposa Music, BMI »
Marie you're only one that ever understood the way I feel
Marie you're only one to me that was ever real
And yet I must go because in your heart you know I cannot stay
But keep the light in your window burning little girl I'm coming home some day

Marie if I only had a power to turn back the hands of time
I'd spread my wings around you little girl I'd make you mine
Cause all you ever wanted was to love me and play an honest way
So keep the light in your window burning little girl I'm coming back some day

Oh Marie you gave me the precious gift of love that I have ever known
And then you kissed me gently when I opened up my eyes you were gone
And now I'm gonna lose the only good thing that ever came my way
So keep the light in your window burning little girl I'm coming back some day
Keep the light in your window burning little girl I'm coming back some day
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6.

MASTER'S TOUCH

(Ed Crowe) « © '70 Peer Music, BMI »
Tonight a hand has touched me was the master
I thought that in this world it couldn't be
My heart it paused a moment and beat faster
In the chapel as he gave her love to me

Tonight a hand has touched me was the master
In fondest dreams I knew it couldn't be
Through misty eyes I saw an angel smiling
In the chapel as he gave her love to me

I trembled and placed my ring upon her finger
In fond embrace we kissed to seal our love
A hallowed light reflected teardrops falling
As sacred vows were echoed from above

Tonight a hand has touched me...
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7.

LOVE ME TENDER

(Elvis Presley - Vera Matson) « © '56 Cherry Lane Music, ASCAP / Chrysalis Songs, BMI »
Love me tender love me sweet never let me go
You have made my life complete and I love you so
Love me tender love me true all my dreams fulfill
For my darling I love you and I always will

Love me tender love me long take me to your heart
For it's there that I belong and we'll never part
Love me tender love me true all my dreams fulfill
For my darling I love you and I always will
[ strings ] Love me tender love me dear tell me you are mine
I'll be yours through all the years till the end of time
Love me tender love me true all my dreams fulfill
For my darling I love you and I always will
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8.

MY HAPPY HEART SINGS

(James Hosale) « © '70 Mariposa Music, BMI »
When we're alone and you're so near the whole world seems to disappear
And that makes my happy heart sing
The fragrance of the flowere there so lovely in your pretty hair
And that makes my happy heart sing

The birds in the trees are singing my heart's melody
I whisper I love you my darling together we'll always be
Ánd then you smile and touch my hand to let me know you understand
And that makes my happy heart sing
And that makes my happy heart sing
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9.

WITHOUT YOU TO LOVE

(Don Winters) « © '70 Mariposa Music, BMI »
There would be no moon above no water in the sea
Without you to love without you to love
There would be no no stars at night and nothing would turn out right
Without you to love

I could live without a heartbeat never take a breath
I could never never never live without you
Without you to love there would be no love songs to sing
Life wouldn't mean a thing without you to love
[ strings ] I could never never never live without you
Without you to love there would be no love songs to sing
Life wouldn't mean a thing without you to love
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10.

VERY SPECIAL WAY

(Marty Robbins) « © '70 Mariposa Music, BMI »
I love you in a very special kind of way
In fact so much that words could never really say
I love you never knowing that you care for me
Until I needed you then I could really see

That love between us was a card or letter
Or something that you'd send me to make me feel better
A box of candy or a big bouquet
Has made me love you in a special way

A card that shows me tryin' to catch a pretty nurse
Or one with just a name and lovely Bible verse
A telegram a phonecall made each day complete
And all these things have put me back on my two feet

So here's to you may all your skies be always blue
And thanks again for helping when I needed you
Oh it seems so little what else can I say
I love you in a special way
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11.

MARTHA ELLEN JENKINS

(Phoebe Binkley - Bob Binkley) « © '70 Mariposa Music, BMI »
Martha Ellen Jenkins how long have I chased the boys away from you
It seems like it was yesterday I turned Bill Johnson's green eyes black and blue
That was back in Grammar School already you had won my heart away
Martha Ellen Jenkins I even loved you in the second grade

Martha Ellen Jenkins I remember every time you broke my heart
The eighth grade it was Tommy Joe Tommy he was trouble from the start
I met him in the schoolyard one afternoon when everyone was gone
Martha Ellen Jenkins Tommy didn't stay around too long

Martha Ellen Jenkins how long have the boys been makin' eyes at you
You've always been a pretty one you'd be any fella's dream come true
All the way through high school it tore me up to watch them as they stared
Martha Ellen Jenkins at times you didn't notice I was there

Martha Ellen Jenkins how long have I waited for the day to come
Ever since the second grade I prayed that I would be the lucky one
Now you're walkin' down the aisle just the way I always dreamed you would
Martha Ellen Jenkins now I've chased the boys away for good
Martha Ellen Jenkins now I've chased the boys away for good
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