1.

Little Ole Wine Drinker Me

Hank Mills - Dick Jennings

© Moss-Rose Pub, BMI

I'm prayin' for rain in California
So the grapes can grow and they can make more wine
And I'm sittin' in a honky in Chicago
With a broken heart and a woman on my mind

I've asked the man behind the bar for the jukebox
And the music takes me back to Tennessee
And they ask who's the fool in the corner cryin'
I say little ole wine drinker me

I came here last week from down in Nashville
'Cause my baby left for Florida on a train
I thought I'd get a job and just forget her
But in Chicago a broken heart is still the same

I've asked the man behind the bar for the jukebox
And the music takes me back to Tennessee
And when they ask who's the fool in the corner cryin'
I say little ole wine drinker me
(Little ole wine drinker me)
Hah-hah that's me alright

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2.

(# 63 country hit)

Get This Stranger Out Of Me

Arthur Leo Owens

© Acuff-Rose Music, BMI

Something's trying to push you out of my heart
Darling don't let it succeed
Kiss me with fire then let desire
Get this stranger out of me

Something inside me begs me to leave you
Something inside me wants to deceive you
Darling please hold me try to control me
Get this stranger out of me

Something inside me says you don't want me
Something inside me continues to haunt me
Set me on fire with flames of desire
Get this stranger out of me
Get this stranger out of me

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3.

(# 49 country hit)

You Gotta Be Puttin' Me On

Mack Vickery

© Tree Pub, BMI

Just like a hound dog when the food ran out
You went a lookin' for another bone
You didn't even bark to pack your things
You just up and left home

Since the grocery man stopped by again
And things are goin' strong
You say he just came back for a noodle snack
Cause you just gotta be puttin' me on

I didn't mind so much when the cupboards were bare
You went hunting on your own
I even left the key where it ought to be
But you forgot your way back home

You say you went down south to see your rich uncle
Trying to get us a loan
And you were thinkin' 'bout me constantly
Well you gotta be puttin' me on

You put me on your last time
I know I'm gonna turn the tables around
And it ain't gonna be no more puttin' me on
Cause I'm gonna put you down

Well it's strange to me and I just can't see
Why you didn't use the phone
It'd just cost you a dime to ease my mind
And let me know when you would be back home

You say the phone was busy every time you called
Or I was always gone
Well honey hush your mouth and head back south
Cause you gotta be puttin' me on

You put me on your last time
Now I'm turnin' the tables around
And it ain't gonna be no more puttin' me on
Cause I'm gonna put you down

Well it's strange to me I just can't see
Why you didn't use the phone
It'd just cost you a dime to ease my mind
And let me know when you would be back home

You say the phone was busy every time you called
Or I was always gone
Well honey hush your mouth and head back south
Cause you gotta be puttin' me on Lord
You gotta be puttin' me on honey
You gotta be puttin' me on yeah
You gotta be puttin' me on

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4.

Almost Persuaded

Billy Sherrill - Glenn Sutton

© Al Gallico Music, BMI

Last night all alone in a barroom
Met a girl with a drink in her hand
She had ruby red lips coal black hair
And eyes that would tempt any man

Then she came and sat down at my table
And there she placed her soft hands in mine
I found myself wanting to kiss her
For temptation was flowing like wine

And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside

Then we danced and she whispered I need you
Take me away from here and be my man
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it
The reflection of my wedding band

And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home

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5.

When The Rooster Leaves The Yard

Eddie Pleasant - A.C. Solberg

© Audlee Music, BMI

I took a job away from home to make my income grow
'Cause my baby wouldn't go with me I thought I'd take it slow
I waited for her mood to change I wrote till I got tired
Now I'm wondering what goes on when the rooster leaves the yard

A rooster is the king on his yard he sets the pace
I'd go back and run mine but I'm afraid I've been replaced
My baby writes to me but her words are cold and hard
Now I'm wondering what goes on when the rooster leaves the yard

I do my job or should I say I do it half way right
My mind is on my baby and where she goes every night
She used to want me there of my roostering she got tired
Now I'm wondering what goes on when the rooster leaves the yard

The rooster is the king on his yard he sets the pace
I'd go back and run mine but I'm afraid I've been replaced
My baby writes to me but her words are cold and hard
Now I'm wondering what goes on when the rooster leaves the yard
Yes I'm wondering what goes on when the rooster leaves the yard

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6.

Anything You Can Spare

Harlan Howard

© Pamper Music, BMI

If you have any leftover kisses
When you're through with your latest affair
Don't let them just waste I know how they taste
I'll take anything you can spare

And if you have a few idle moments
If you're lonely and nobody's there
I'll gladly fill in till you find a new friend
I'll take anything you can spare

Yes I'll even take some more heartaches from you
Though I've already more than my share
I love you all the time so baby keep me in mind
I'll take anything you can spare

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7.

A Prayer On Your Lips

Arthur Leo Owens

© Acuff-Rose Music, BMI

(A prayer on your lips is like freedom in your hands)

Dear Mama remember little Johnny Moses
The kid that used to swipe your apple pies
Well today I saw little Johnny Moses
Kiss the world goodbye

A sniper's bullet got him Mama
He was face down in the sand
And when I got to little Johnny Mama
I found this message in his hands

Dear America
Today I'd gladly give my life to keep Old Glory ruling
Now I hope you understand me
Cause you see I don't have much schooling
I know back home some folks are filled with hating Christ
Have they forgotten who's backing up our stars and stripes
America I love you so please try to understand

(That a prayer on your lips is like freedom in your hands)
The breath of God will drive the flow of blood across the land
A prayer on your lips is like freedom in your hands

I heard a bullet scream and a body hit the sod
I heard this dying soldier as he made his peace with God
So tell America Mama and try to make 'em understand
That a prayer on your lips is like freedom in your hands

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8.

You Don't Have To Be Present To Win

Joyce Allsup

© Joyall Music, BMI

My chances are greater I thought with him gone
She'll forget him and our love will move along
But one kiss told me I'm still just a friend
Oh you don't have to be present to win

He stamped his memory it seems on your heart
A memory that's more alive when you're apart
Just a thief in the night is all I've ever been
Oh you don't have to be present to win

I've been taking advantage of your loneliness
Your arms were reaching but for someone you've missed
If you don't meet until eternity he doesn't have to worry till then
Oh you don't have to be present to win

He stamped his memory it seems on your heart
A memory that's more alive when you're apart
Just a thief in the night is all I've ever been
Oh you don't have to be present to win

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9.

(# 51 country hit)

I Just Couldn't See The Forest

Lefty Frizzell - Bruce Delaney

© Cedarwood Pub, BMI

My chances are greater I thought with him gone
She'll forget him and our love will move along
But one kiss told me I'm still just a friend
Oh you don't have to be present to win

He stamped his memory it seems on your heart
A memory that's more alive when you're apart
Just a thief in the night is all I've ever been
Oh you don't have to be present to win

I've been taking advantage of your loneliness
Your arms were reaching but for someone you've missed
If you don't meet until eternity he doesn't have to worry till then
Oh you don't have to be present to win

He stamped his memory it seems on your heart
A memory that's more alive when you're apart
Just a thief in the night is all I've ever been
Oh you don't have to be present to win

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10.

Money Tree

Wayne P. Walker

© Cedarwood Pub, BMI

Silver and gold made you say goodbye
One day it may make you wanna cry
When you're alone with a heart that's blue
Who will you take your heartaches to

Love can't grow on a money tree
Not the kind you had with me
Someday when you're older a wiser girl you'll be
Then you'll know true love can't grow on a money tree

I don't blame you for all my pain
A young girl has needs for a time to dream
You're happy now but how long will it last
One day you'll be just a girl with a past

Love can't grow on a money tree
Not the kind you've had with me
Someday when you're older a wiser girl you'll be
Then you'll know true love can't grow on a money tree

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11.

Heart (Don't Love Her Anymore)

Abe Mulkey - A.C. Solberg - Bruce Delaney

© Cedarwood Pub, BMI

Heart please pay attention
Don't lose your head like before
Please save us both all the sorrow
I'm begging you not to love her anymore

Heart lend an ear for a moment
And let me tell you the score
She doesn't care a thing about us
I'm begging you not to love her anymore

Listen or you will be broken
And you might never heal this time
Just repeat with every heartbeat
That she is out of your mind

Heart I hear you crying
Now that you know what's in store
But please don't do anything foolish
I'm begging you not to love her anymore
I'm begging you not to love her anymore

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