1.

(# 1 country hit)

The Roots Of My Raising

Tommy Collins

© Blue Book Music, BMI

I left the four lane highway took a blacktop seven miles
Down by the old country school I went to as a child
Two miles down a gravel road I could see the proud old home
A tribute to a way of life that's almost come and gone

The roots of my raising run deep
I've come back for the strength that I need
And hope comes no matter how far down I sink
The roots of my raising run deep

I pulled into the driveway Lord it sure was good to be there
And I could see through the open door that dad was asleep in his favorite chair
In his hand was a picture of mom and I remembered how close they were
So I just turned away I didn't want to wake him spoil his dreams of her

A christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did
Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids
Dad a quiet man who's gentle voice was seldom heard
Who could borrow money at the bank simply on his word

The roots of my raisin' run deep...
The roots of my raisin' run deep

**********

2.

(# 1 country hit)

What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana

Dave Kirby

© Tree Pub, BMI

I remember it all started in 1929 when me and Diana came to Alaska
To homestead some of this free government land

Forty miles from the nearest gravel road
We cut our life in the ponderosa pines
We sweated hard to beat the winter snow
But the cabin's up and we've got lots of time

What have you got planned tonight Diana
Would you consider lying in my arms
I love you more than ever now Diana
I'm sure you're the reason I was born

Jim was born the first year we were here
Look at him my God he's almost grown
The baby's in the cradle fast asleep
Just think in no time he'll be up and gone

What have you got planned tonight Diana...

Well time sure does fly doesn't it Dianna
It's been almost two years now since since you've been gone
Speaking of time I guess you know that mine's bout up I'm gonna see you tonight
Just another breath or two and I'll be home by the way

What have you got planned tonight Diana...

**********

3.

The Waltz You Saved For Me

Gus Kahn - Wayne King - Emil Flindt

© Leo Feist Music, ASCAP

Ever in dreams with you I'll sway dear
To the waltz you saved for me
Ever in dreams while I'm away dear
I'll hear this melody

Whisper goodbye and gently say dear
That in all the days to be
You will sometime remember
The waltz you saved for me

**********

4.

Walk On The Outside

Dave Kirby - Chuck Howard

© Tree Pub, BMI

I've been in here so long I forgot what I did wrong
Just a kid when they put me here inside
I don't have long to live and Lord what I would give
Mhm just to walk on the outside
Phones weren't even in when they put me in this pen
And dad told me planes would never fly

There's a lot I've never seen except here on the screen
Lord give me a walk on the outside

Now Lord I'm not complainin'
But I've walked at least a million miles behind these walls
I'd just like to see what's on this other side that's all

There's a lot I've never seen except here on the screen...
There's a lot I've never seen except here on the screen...

**********

5.

Gambling Polka Dot Blues

Jimmie Rodgers - Raymond Hall

© Peer Int, BMI

Thought I was a gambler I broke every shark in town
Until I met up with a rounder who called all I put down
I put the cards on the table and he drew an ace high hand
He bet his watch and I called it and I lost my money like a man

I've got them polka dot blues the polka dot blues
I lost my hat and my coat and my straight lace shoes
I hawked my watch and went back to lose
The mean old gambling polka dot blues
Got the gambling polka dot blues
[ instrumental ]
My gal had plenty so I got twenty then I went back and sat down
I got a four but I thought it was more as he dealt the cards around
He set the deck on the table and I bet him all I could stand
When I turned over a measly four he had another Ace-high hand

I've got them polka dot blues the polka dot blues...
Got the gambling polka dot blues

**********

6.

(# 1 country hit)

Cherokee Maiden

Cindy Walker

© Chappell Co, ASCAP

One night when the moon was bright on a moonlit glade
That is where I found my little Cherokee maid
Mem'ry of that night of love is lingering yet
And I know I never will forget

My little Cherokee maiden I love her so and though we're far apart
I know I'll never be tradin' my love for her for anybody else's heart
Someday I'll make a trip back to the Cherokee strip
And I'll carry her away with me
And straight as an arrow flies we'll ride to paradise
My sweet little chickadee my little Cherokee maiden and me
[ instrumental ]
My little Cherokee maiden I love her so and though we're far apart...

**********

7.

Am I Standing In Your Way

Merle Haggard

© Shade Tree Music, BMI

If he ever gets to you I know he'll ignite the flame
And it hurts to know how close he really came
Last night you both kept dancing when the music ceased to play
Is it all over do you still love me or am I standing in your way

Tell me the way you feel I've got to know
Should I stay and keep trying or should I go
Last night he almost made it he's still on your mind today
Is it all over do you still love me or am I standing in your way
[ instrumental ]
Tell me the way you feel I've got to know
Should I stay and keep trying or should I go
Last night he almost did it he's still on your mind today
Is it all over do you still love me or am I standing in your way

**********

8.

Colorado

Dave Kirby

© Tree Pub, BMI

There's a place where Mother Nature's got it all together
She knows just when to let wild flowers bloom
Somehow she always seems to know exactly what she's doin'
And the Lord saw fit to furnish elbow room

Have you ever been down to Colorado
I spend a lot of time there in my mind
And if God doesn't live in Colorado
I'll bet that's where he spends most of his time

I'd love to be there watchin' early in the morning
The sun comes up and crowns the mountain king
If by chance you dare to be high upon a mountain
I'll swear that you can hear the angels sing

Have you ever been down to Colorado...

**********

9.

I Never Go Around Mirrors

Lefty Frizzell - Sanger D. Shafer

© Blue Crest Music, BMI

I can't stand to see a good man go to waste
One who never combs his hair or shaves his face
A man who leans on wine over love that's told a lie
Oh it tears me up to see a grown man cry

So I never go around mirrors
I can't stand to see me without you by my side
I never go around mirrors
Cause I got a heartache to hide
[ instrumental ]
I never go around mirrors...
And it tears me up to see a grown man cry

**********

10.

Mississippi Delta Blues

Jimmie Rodgers - Jack Neville

© Peer Int, BMI

With friends around and even pals that I know are true
Still I'm lonely homesick and blue
There's no one who can cheer me when I'm alone
Longing for my Mississippi home

Way down on the delta on that Mississippi shore
In that muddy water I long to be once more
When night shadows creep about and the whippoorwill call
You can hear old mammy shout come in here you all

Way down on the levee strolling in the pale moon light
You can see those steamboats and fields of snowy white
There's a feeling I can't lose muddy water in my shoes
When I get those Mississippi Delta blues (yodel)
[ instrumental ]
I long to hear them singing songs them old melodies
Swanee River and Ol' Black Joe
That sweet magnolia perfume floating on the breeze
Way down south is where I long to go

Hey way down on the delta on that Mississippi shore...

**********