RICKY VAN SHELTON III
(Columbia FC-45250)
January 16/1990
Produced by Steve Buckingham
Steve Gibson - guitar/mandolin
Larry Byrom, Mark Casstevens - guitar
Paul Franklin - steel/dobro
Tommy Hannum - steel
Roy Huskey, David Hungate, Tom Robb - bass
Eddie Bayers, Tommy Wells - drums
Mark O'Connor - fiddle
Randy McCormick, Barry Beckett - piano
Joey Miskulin - accordion
Farrell Morris - percussion/vibes
Vocals:
Louis Nunley, John Wesley Ryles, Lisa Silver, Bergen White, Dennis Wilson
Strings by The Nashville String Machine
Arrangements by D. Bergen White
1.
I'VE CRIED MY LAST TEAR FOR YOU
(Chris Waters - Tony King)
« © '88 Cross Keys Publishing, ASCAP »
When you left me lonely here I thought that I would drown in tears
As one was wiped away another one would take its place
But drop by drop as time went by I slowly ran that river dry
Till I finally realized today
Well I've cried my last tear for you wasted my last year on you
There's no trace of the heartache I knew
It's been rainin' pain since you walked out but baby that's all over now
Cause I've cried my last tear for you
[ steel - guitar ]
I used to lay alone in bed with my pillow soaking wet
And all of those lonely nights I thought there was no end in sight
I cried my heart out over you then I cried the hurt out too
It took a while but now I'll be all right
Now I've cried my last tear for you...
Yes baby I've cried my last tear for you
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2.
STATUE OF A FOOL
(Jan Crutchfield)
« © '62 Dixie Jane Music, BMI »
Somewhere there should be for all the world to see
A statue of a fool made of stone
The image of a man who let love slip through his hands
And then just let him stand there all alone
And there on his face a gold tear should be placed
To honor the million tears he's cried
And the hurt in his eyes would show so everyone would know
That concealed is a broken heart inside
So build a statue and oh build it high so that all can see
Then inscribe the World's Greatest Fool and name it after me after me
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3.
YOU WOULD DO THE SAME FOR ME
(Rory Bourke - Mike Reid)
« © '89 Almo Music, ASCAP / Brio Blues Music, ASCAP /
Song DeBurgo, ASCAP / PolyGram Int, ASCAP »
Here there's no need for any thank you
For loving you so faithfully
From the moment that we met something in me said
That you would do the same for me
When we walked down the aisle of the chapel
And I promised my love would always be
When I looked in to your eyes it was then I realized
That you would do the same for me
Together throught the years of laughter and tears
I have kept that promise honestly
When temptation came along I was able to be strong
Oh and you would do the same for me
[ guitar ]
If anyone should ask me why I will love you till I do
I say you would do the same for me
I just say you would do the same for me
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4.
LIFE HAS ITS LITTLE UPS AND DOWNS
(Margaret A. Rich)
« © '69 Makamillion Music, BMI / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, BMI »
I don't know how to tell her I didn't get that raise in pay today
And I know how much she wanted that dress in Baker's window
And it breaks my heart to see her have to wait
And cancel all the plans she made to celebrate
I can count on her to take it with a smile and not a frown
She knows life has its little ups and downs like ponies on a merry go round
And no one grabs a brass ring every time but she don't mind
She wears a gold ring on her finger and I'm so glad that it's mine
New house plans we've had so long I guess will gather dust another year
And the daffodils are blooming that she planted way last fall upon the hill
And over by the gate Lord knows I hate to say again we'll have to wait
You can bet she'll just take it with a smile and not a frown
She knows life has its little ups and downs...
She wears a gold ring on her finger I'm so glad that it's mine
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5.
I'M STARTING OVER
(Kix Brooks - Mark Sherrill - John Wesley Ryles)
« © '89 Bulls Creek Publishing, BMI / Key Mark Music, BMI
Cross Keys Publishing, ASCAP / Fort Kix Music, ASCAP »
I know you're surprised to see me here tonight
But I've done some thinking today
I was wrong to me but that's what it took to see
Just what I was throwing away
I'm starting over right here and now
If you let me I know we can make it this time I know how
To hold you and give you what I should have been
I'm starting over loving you again
[ piano ]
So before you go close the door on someone who lied before
Look closer and I think you'll see a change
The fool in me is gone and the man wants to come home
To wake up for all those happy yesterdays
I'm starting over right here and now...
I'm starting over loving you again
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6.
LOVE IS BURNIN'
(Donny Kees - Frank J. Myers)
« © '89 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI / Morgan Active Songs, ASCAP »
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7.
NOT THAT I CARE
(Cindy Walker)
« © '63 Sure-Fire Music, BMI »
So you saw her last night with her new love
Yes they tell me they make quite a pair
And that they both look happy together
I just wonder not that I care
Tell me was she as lovely as ever
Like an angel with golden hair
Does she still close her eyes when she dances
I just wonder not that I care
Once I thought I couldn't live without her
Funny how wrong I could be
Now I never even think about her
What she does doesn't mean a thing to me
Well it's late so I guess I'll be going
Too much smoke what I need is some air
By the way did she ask you about me
I just wonder not that I care
[ piano ]
I just wonder not that I care
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8.
OH PRETTY WOMAN
(Roy Orbison - Bill Dees)
« © '64 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI / Orbi Lee Publishing, BMI »
Pretty woman walking down the street pretty woman the kind I like to meet
Pretty woman I don't believe you you're not the truth
No one could look as good as you mercy
Pretty woman won't you pardon me pretty woman I coulddn't help but see
Pretty woman you look lovely as can be are you lonely just like me
Pretty woman stop a while pretty woman talk a while
Pretty woman give your smile to me
Pretty woman yeah yeah yeah pretty woman look my way
Pretty woman say you'll stay with me
Cause I need you I'll treat you right come with me baby be mine tonight
Pretty woman don't walk on by pretty woman don't make me cry
Pretty woman don't walk away hey okay
If that's the way it must be okay
I guess I'll go on home it's late there'll be tomorrow night but wait
What do I see is she walking back to me
Yeah she's walking back to me oh pretty woman
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9.
I MEANT EVERY WORD HE SAID
(Curly Putman - Bucky Jones - Joe Chambers)
« © '87 Tree Publishing, BMI / Cross Keys Publishing, ASCAP / MCA Music, ASCAP »
I heard him say I love you I heard him say forever
And without you he'd rather be dead
I felt my hand shaking I felt my heart breaking
Cause I meant every word he said
I saw him whisper something then I saw you look so happy
It's a look I won't ever forget
Cause whatever he told you meant I'd never hold you
And I meant every word he said
His heart stole those words from my head
Now it's too late to tell you what he's already said
I heard him say I love you I heard him say forever
Then he said with this ring I thee wed
And when he said I do I choked back I do too
And I meant every word he said
His heart stole those words from my head...
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10.
I STILL LOVE YOU
(Ricky Van Shelton)
« © '89 RVS Music, ASCAP / PolyGram Int, ASCAP »
You've got me callin' on the phone you've got me cryin' all night long
But baby I love baby yes I love you
Heard people say that love's a thing bout how you sold your wedding ring
But baby I love baby yes I love you
But I don't care what people say I still love you anyway
Oh yes I love you I still love you
[ fiddle ]
Missed you most for all these years I must have cry a million tears
Cause baby I love baby yes I love you
But I don't care what people say...
[ guitar ]
I don't care what people say...
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11.
SWEET MEMORIES
(Mickey Newbury)
« © '68 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
[ with Brenda Lee ]
My world is like a river as dark as it is deep
Night after night the past slips in and gathers all my sleep
My days are just an endless stream of emptiness for me
Filled only by the fleeting moments of your memories
Sweet memories sweet memories mhm mhm
You slipped into the silence of my dreams last night
Wondering from room to room turning on each light
Your laughter spilled like water from the river to the sea
I'm swept away from sadness clinging to your memories
Sweet memories sweet memories mhm mhm
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