1.

(# 7 country hit)

The Midnight Oil

Joe Allen

© Tree Pub, BMI

That call was from the office and I guess I'll have to burn the midnight oil again
And hon you know how much the boss depends on me to lend a helping hand
I watch him in the mirror as I lie and tell him I don't know how late I'll be
While I'm puttin' on my make-up I'm puttin' on the one that really loves me

The girls all got together and they called to see if I could have some fun tonight
But you know me the only thing I do is goin' to work and watch TV
I watch him in the mirror as I lie and tell him I don't know how late I'll be
While I'm puttin' on my make-up I'm puttin' on the one that really loves me

And tonight I'll cheat again and tomorrow I'll be sorry
And I'll feel kind of dirty cause I'll have the midnight oil all over me
God knows his dream would shatter if he knew the devil had me and won't set me free
While I'm puttin' on my make-up I'm puttin' on the one that really loves me
While I'm puttin' on my make-up I'm puttin' on the one that really loves me

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2.

(# 24 country hit)

Give A Little Take A Little

Mike Kosser - Steve Pippin

© Tree Pub, BMI

You've got to give a little take a little if you wanna get a little lovin'
And do all the things that make your man feel right
And if you give a little take a little then you're gonna get a lotta lovin'
And you're never gonna ever have to spend another lonely night

If he needs a little lovin' then hold him
Cause if you don't the fires of love are gonna get a little cold and dim
And if his day don't go your way then take it with a little smile
After all it's the ups and downs of love that makes it all worthwhile

You've got to give a little take a little if you wanna get a little lovin'...
[ instrumental ]
Never mind the times when his feet feel the need for freedom
Just as long as they bring him on home to you when you need him
To show you care you gotta be there when he laughs or when he cries
There's no mistaking givin' and talking is the very best part of life

You've got to give a little take a little if you wanna get a little lovin'...
You've got to give a little take a little if you wanna get a little lovin'...

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3.

The Jamestown Ferry

Bobby Borchers - Mack Vickery

© Tree Pub, BMI

He just caught the Jamestown Ferry it's not a hot day in January
Like he said it'd be if he ever left me
A case of gone was all he carried as he got on the Jamestown Ferry
And he said that gone was all he'd ever need

I didn't think that he'd leave me after seein' how much he needs me
But the fact still remains I'm sittin' here all alone
Missin' a lovin' of my baby Lord it's bout to drive me crazy
He was the sweetest piece of heaven I've ever known

He just caught the Jamestown Ferry it's not a hot day in January...

As I walk through his kingdom of honky tonks and bars
I remember how he'd hold me and comfort me with talk
He didn't cuss with every breath he had a soothing Southern Drawl
Made me feel like a lady through it all

He just caught the Jamestown Ferry it's not a hot day in January...
He just caught the Jamestown Ferry it's not a hot day in January...

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4.

(# 11 country hit)

Show Me

Joe Tex

© Tree Pub, BMI

Show me a man that's got a good woman show me
Show me a man that's got a good woman show me
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman

Show me a man that's got a good woman
I'll show you a man that goes to work home and
He knows he's got sweet love comin'
At the end of his workin' day

Show me a woman that's got a good man show me
Show me a woman that's got a good man show me
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man

Show me a woman that's got a good man
I'll show you a woman doin' all she can
To make life worth livin' for her good man
So his troubles don't cross his mind

Show me two people in love with each other show me
Show me two people in love with each other show me
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other

Show me a man that's got a good woman show me
Show me a woman that's got a good man show me
Show me two people in love with each other show me

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5.

In The Name Of Love

Carmol Taylor - Earl Montgomery - George Richey

© Algee Music, BMI

Guess who called me yesterday apologized for going away
And said I'm still the one he's dreaming of
And did he ever sound so low when he said I need you so
He wants to come back home in the name of love

Guess who said that he was wrong and even cried on the telephone
Said he'd be as true as stars above
Guess who said he would do right if I'd let him come home tonight
He wants to come back home in the name of love

I guess who's gonna let him come back to her life once more
Guess you're right it's me and I'll be waitin' at the door
No more sadness only smiles he'll be here in a little while
Tonight he's comin' home in the name of love
[ instrumental ]
No more sadness only smiles he'll be here in a little while
Tonight he's comin' home in the name of love
Tonight he's comin' home in the name of love

Guess who called me yesterday apologized for going away
But tonight he's comin' home in the name of love

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6.

(# 10 country hit)

Tonight My Baby's Coming Home

Billy Sherrill - Glenn Sutton

© Al Gallico Music, BMI

Last night he called from Dallas he was havin' a beer at the Crystal Palace
He said honey you won't be alone for long
I got to make just one more stop to pick up a ring in Little Rock
And I'm gonna head this semi straight for home

Fourteen wheels a whinin' four big headlights shinin'
Him and that semi been away too long
Hope he don't get stop from speedin' cause I've got everything he's needin'
Waitin' for him right here at home

He's got that big ole engine singin' singin' my favorite song
And I know he's headin' my way rollin' down the highway
Tonight my baby's comin' home
[ instrumental ]
Ten thousand miles I've missed him it's been a week since I kissed him
And forty truck stops since I held him tight
A million chicks and he can get 'em they wanna make love and he won't let 'em
The only thing he wants he'll get tonight

He's got that big ole engine singin'...

And I know he's headin' my way rollin' down the highway
Tonight my baby's comin' home
And I know he's headin' my way rollin' down the highway
Tonight my baby's comin' home

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7.

Ain't It Good

Freddy Weller

© Roadmaster Music, BMI

Na na na na na na na na

Ain't it good to have someone to talk to
Someone you can trust and be proud of
Ain't it good to know he needs you and always does his best to please you
Ain't it good just bein' in love

Nights are never cold since I've got strong arms to hold me
Warm lips to kiss me and I feel so good inside
And when you say you love me it makes everything better
I just can't get enough of you

Ain't it good to have someone to talk to...

Na na na na na na na na
[ instrumental ]
When it's time for loving you know just how to touch me
You never rush me and I feel so satisfied
And I can hardly wait to feel your arms wrapped around me
And let the love surround me one more time

Ain't it good to have someone to talk to...
Ain't it good just be in love

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8.

Satisfied

Martha Carson

© Acuff-Rose Music, BMI

I've got that old time religion got that old time religion
And that is why I'm satisfied

Now you ask me if I'm happy do I have peace within
Do I worry bout tomorrow when I reach my journey's end
Well I'm satisfied with my Jesus when he knocks I let him in
He'll go with me through the valley for I know he is my friend

Satisfied satisfied no troubles can ever get me down
When my eyes are closed in death with my Jesus I'll be at rest
Then you'll know I'm satisfied
[ instrumental ]
Now if my friends they all forsake me and they turn me from their door
If they sow no seeds of kindness make the thorns in my path grow
Well it won't matter over yonder when I reach the other side
I'm a gonna sit down by my Jesus satisfied satisfied

I'm satisfied satisfied no troubles can ever get me down...

I've got that old time religion got that old time religion
And that is why I'm satisfied

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9.

(# 27 country hit)

Hold On (To The Love I Got)

Norro Wilson - Carmol Taylor - Tammy Wynette

© Algee Music, BMI

I'm gonna hold on to the love I've got
In a hundred million years I'll never stop
Cause there's nothin' in the world that could keep me from lovin' you

Well I'm livin' when I'm lovin' and I'm lovin' every time I'm with you
Just like walkin' in the sunshine Lord you make me feel so fine
And as long as we're livin' and lovin' the way we want to
I know I'm gonna be the best loved woman alive

I'm gonna hold on to the love I've got
I couldn't careless it they like it or not
As long as you're satisfied with the things I do
I'm gonna hold on to the love I've got
In a hundred million years I'll never stop
Cause there's nothin' in the world that could keep me from lovin' you
[ instrumental ]
The thrills I feel I know are real when you touch me
And I wake up every mornin' with your arms wrapped around me tight
And the feelin' I feel is exactly the way it should be
Cause the love we've got keeps growin' every day and night

I'm gonna hold on to the love I've got...
No there's nothin' in the world that could keep me from lovin' you

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10.

Smile Somebody Loves You

Tony Austin

© Window Music, BMI

Smile somebody loves you smile take a look and see
Smile somebody needs you smile take a look at me

I will comfort you I will love you true
And if the world starts closin' in I'll be your friend
I will understand I'll do all I can
If you'll just turn around take my hand

Smile somebody loves you smile take a look and see...
Smile somebody loves you smile take a look and see...

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11.

We're Gonna Hold On

Earl Montgomery - George Jones

© Altam Music, BMI

We're gonna hold on we're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on to each other

Life can be rough sometimes it's kind
A real good love is hard to find
But the best love is the one we know
And the faith we have between us makes it grow

We're gonna hold on we're gonna hold on...

Some love lives and some love don't
We've got the kind of love we want
It brings us happiness all through the day
And nothing can ever make it go away

We're gonna hold on we're gonna hold on...
We're gonna hold on we're gonna hold on...

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