1.

It's Been So Long Darling

Ernest Tubb

© American Music, BMI

It's been so long darling since I had to go away
It's been so long darling and I'll never forget that day
Although you never mentioned it you cried that whole day long
It's been so long darling but now I'm coming home

It's been so long darling since I gazed into your eyes
It's been so long darling do you really realize
That just the thought of seeing you it scares me through and through
It's been so long darling since I had a kiss from you
[ instrumental ]
It's been so long darling but it won't be long now
It's been so long darling but I've kept every vow
I pray that you'll be waiting as you did in days gone by
It's been so long darling please don't blame me if I cry

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2.

Half A Mind

Roger Miller

© Tree Pub, BMI

I don't love you like I used to do
But I'm afraid to tell you so
I've got half a mind to leave you
But only half the heart to go

Words to tell you just don't come to me
Guess my courage is too slow
I've got half a mind to leave you
But only half the heart to go
[ instrumental ]
Now time may prove that you're not to blame
But now's the time I need to know
I've got half a mind to leave you
But only half the heart to go

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3.

Letters Have No Arms

Ernest Tubb - Arbie Gibson

© Noma Music, BMI

I just got your letter dearest sweetheart
And darling I miss you oh so much
Your letter has cheered me but I'm lonesome
Lonesome just to feel your loving touch

Letters have no arms dear to hold me
Kisses on paper are so cold
These sweet things you write in your letter
I want to be with you dear been told

Letters never bring me the touch of your hand
Or none of your sweet loving charms
I get so lonesome for you darling
And you know that letters have no arms
[ instrumental ]
Letters never bring me the touch of your hand...

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4.

You Nearly Lose Your Mind

Ernest Tubb - Henry Stewart

© American Music, BMI

Now if you love your mama and you treat her right
But you keep some fussin' ain't you every day and night
She's gonna triflin' on ye well do it every time
And when your baby starts a steppin' boy you gonna lose your mind

Now if your baby's mean take a tip from me
Lock her up at home boy but hang onto the key
She's gonna triflin' on ye well do it every time
And when your baby starts a steppin' Lawd you nearly lose your mind

But if your mama's good I tell you what to do
Give her lots of lovin' boy but watch her closely too
She's gonna triflin' on ye well do it every time
And when your baby starts a steppin' boy you gonna lose your mind

Now you come on to your mama find your clothes ain't clean
You can bet you're slippin' boy forget just what I mean
Cause she's been triflin' on ye well do it every time
And when your baby starts a steppin' boy you nearly lose your mind

Now you may have a mama says she is true
Wait till you get down out and really mean to do
She's gonna triflin' on ye well do it every time
And when your baby starts a steppin' Lawd you nearly lose your mind

I've been a lotta places not much I ain't done
But when it comes to women boy I just don't trust a one
Because they'll trifle on ye well do it every time
And when your baby starts a steppin' boy you gonna lose your mind
And when your baby starts a steppin' boy you gonna lose your mind
And when your baby starts a steppin' boy you gonna lose your mind

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5.

Rainbow At Midnight

Lost John Miller

© Shapiro-Bernstein Co, ASCAP

After the war was over I was coming home to you
I saw a rainbow at midnight out on the ocean blue
The stars up in heaven were shining the moon gave its light from above
I saw your face in this rainbow and it made me think of our love
We'll build our home in the country and make all our dreams come true
There we will make a heaven sweetheart just for we two
[ instrumental ]
Here we will live so happy and have a baby or two
We'll name them after the rainbow because it reminds me of you
After this life is over and our journey here is through
We'll move to the land of the rainbow and live in the stary blue
And live in the stary blue

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6.

Thanks A Lot

Eddie Miller - Don Sessions

© Regent Music, BMI

Thanks thanks a lot
Got a broken heart that's all I've got
You made me cry and I cried a lot
I lost your love baby thanks a lot

You told our friends as I was passin' by
That you're not sorry that you made me cry
You said I deserve everything I've got
That's how you feel honey thanks a lot

Thanks thanks a lot...
[ instrumental ]
You wanted a fool I played the part
Now all I've got is a broken heart
We loved a little yeah we laughed a lot
And then you're gone honey thanks a lot

Thanks thanks a lot...
Baby thanks a lot baby thanks a lot baby thanks a lot

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7.

Driftwood On The River

Bob Miller - John Klenner

© Leeds Music, ASCAP

I'm just driftwood on the river floating down the tide
I don't care where this old river carries me
I keep drifting just because my heart is broken inside
And I'm tired of wishing for what cannot be

I may meet some little driftwood lost as same as I
Share a handshake and a tender tear or two
But it's always good luck how we got to say goodbye
I must wander on to keep my randezvous
[ instrumental ]
Though I drift through town and city I can never stay
For I find no place to call my home sweet home
I don't ask for help or pitty I just go my way
All I'm praying for is peace to dream alone

(I'm just driftwood on the river and I'm drifting on
Till this weary river meets the deep blue sea)
Where the deep blue sea may help me to forget someone
Yes the careless one who has forgotten me

In my heart I don't feel bitter over what has been
I feel sorry for the one I must forget
And instead of being someone with the world to win
I'm just driftwood on the river of regret

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8.

I Will Miss You When You Go

Ernest Tubb - Henry Stewart

© Ernest Tubb Music, BMI

I will miss you when you go much more than you'll ever know
But I'll have a memory to keep you near
In my heart you will remain but it just won't be the same
I will miss a million things that make you dear

Your lovely ways make you so sweet I prayed the angels fair will keep
You're happiness oh you'll be blessed just as you deserve to be
And as you travel on your way just remember that each day
Someone thinks of you and hopes you're happy dear
[ instrumental ]
(I ask for a silver star to shine brightly where you are
To guide your way through all eternity)
And when it's shining from above it will sparkle down with love
In all its glory for the world to see

Your kindly heart will help you find the happiness you have in mind
Your treasured chest will be the best cause it's filled with God's sunshine
I wonder why there are so few lovely people just like you
My but I will surely miss you when you go (when you go)

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9.

Fortunes In Memories

Lou Wayne - Charlie Walker

© Acuff-Rose Music, BMI

I've got fortunes in mem'ries of your walk your talk your smile
I've got treasures of heartaches and some old dreams out of style
I've got bundles of broken vows elected it through the years
I've got fortunes in mem'ries and they all were fouled with tears

All my life I've been in love with you and now you're gone
All I own is memories of you that linger on
Then someday you left me nothing bout to lose or share
In some ways I guess I am sort of millionaire

I've got fortunes in mem'ries of your walk your talk your smile...
[ instrumental ]
Take the pretty little lies you told me one by one
Take the careless cruel things the sweet things you have done
Count them all as lost and they are more than I can bear
Count them all as mem'ries and I am a millionaire

I've got fortunes in mem'ries of your walk your talk your smile...

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10.

(# 18 country hit)

Walking The Floor Over You

Ernest Tubb

© Noma Music, BMI

I'm walking the floor over you I can't sleep a wink that is true
I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right in two
Walking the floor over you

You left me and you went away you said that you'd be back in just a day
You've broken your promise and you left me here alone
Don't know why you did dear but I do know that you're gone

I'm walking the floor over you...

Now someday you may be lonesome too walking the floor is good for you
Now just keep right on walking and it won't hurt your pride
Remember that I loved you and I will the day I die

I'm walking the floor over you...

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11.

Soldier's Last Letter

Ernest Tubb - Henry Stewart

© Noma Music, BMI

(Dear God keep America free)

When the postman delivered a letter
It filled her dear heart full of joy
But she didn't know till she read the end sign
It was the last one from her darling boy

Dear mom was the way that it started
I miss you so much it went on
Mom I didn't know that I love you so
But I'll prove it when this war is won

I'm writing this down in a trench mom
Don't scold if it isn't so neat
You know as you did when I was a kid
And I'd come home with mud on my feet

(The captain just gave us our orders
And mom we will carry them through
I'll finish this letter the first chance I get
But now I'll just say I love you)

Then the mother's old hands began to tremble
And she fought against tears in her eyes
But they came unashamed for there was no name
And she knew that her darling had died

That night as she knelt by her bedside
She prayed Lord above hear my plea
And protect all the sons that are fighting tonight
And dear God keep America free

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12.

Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello

Ernest Tubb - Jimmie Skinner

© Ernest Tubb Music, BMI

Let's say goodbye like we said hello in a friendly kind of way
There's something wrong your love is gone I've no reason now to stay
We live and love we meet and part and broken hearts must pay
Let's say goodbye like we said hello in a friendly kind of way

Your love sweetheart I won't forget you're always on my mind
You're all the happiness I knew so thoughtful sweet and kind
For old time sake I'm asking you to think of me some day
Let's say goodbye like we said hello in a friendly kind of way
[ instrumental ]
I wish you happiness sweetheart in everything you do
May good luck always come your way and every dream come true
I remember you and the love we knew the love of yesterday
Let's say goodbye like we said hello in a friendly kind of way

If I should meet some other dear and learn to love them too
I hope and pray somehow sweetheart they'll make me think of you
A tender smile an old love song a heart so light and gay
Let's say goodbye like we said hello in a friendly kind of way

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