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Pride of the Neosho
05:47
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Life Isn't Fair
05:18
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He was the son of an auto mechanic
She was a child of the farm
They fell in love in high school so romantic
She fell for his good looks and charm
She wore his class ring every day of the year
Inseparable, they were never apart
But she began to have strong feelings of fear
That one day he would just break her heart
She wondered if love really does last forever
If he would always be there
She hoped and she prayed they would always be together
But she knew that life isn’t fair
Graduation came and she went off to College
He went to work for his dad
He became schooled in automobile knowledge
And she was a top college grad
He married a girl but soon began to ponder
if he had seen the best of his days
She married a man whose eyes tended to wander
And who left her with 2 girls to raise
Now she knew that love doesn’t always last forever
Her husband was no longer there
She and her girls would move forward together
Even though her life wasn’t fair
After 25 years she came back to their town
A reunion was what brought her there
When he walked in he nearly fell to the ground
To see her alone in a chair
He ran to her and his heart began racing
Her eyes welled up with her tears
They each began to think that they both must be crazy
To think of love after all of these years
But they both knew their love had not lasted forever
While they danced they knew in their heart
It was a gift to have this last time together
But now it was time that they part
He was the town’s best auto mechanic
She was a bank president
They cherished their memories of school so romantic
But back to their lives each one went
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Bless His Heart
03:57
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Makes his living doing odd jobs around town
Rake your leaves, cut a tree, he’ll never let you down
The one thing about him he’ll never tell a lie
He’s as harmless as a dove
He always seems to just get by
He’s never met a stranger he’s as friendly as can be
Innocent as a child and busy as a bee
He seems a little odd just a little offbeat
But just like a cat
He always seems to land on his feet
We love him to death you know but he’s, he’s such a wreck
He’s just a few little cards short of a deck
He has good intentions now but he’s, he’s not too smart
And we all say well bless his heart
A young lady came into his life
They courted a while and she became his wife
To him she seemed like an angel from above
She did her best
Cause all he needed was a little bit of love
She got him a job to give him self respect
But he ended up quittin' when you'd least expect
She did her best to live the American dream
But wouldn’t you know it
He found another crazy get rich quick scheme
She loves him to death you know but he’s, he’s such a wreck
He’s just a few little cards short of a deck
She knew he’d trouble now, right from the start
And we all say well bless her heart
We love him to death you know but he’s still such a wreck
He’s still just a few little cards short of a deck
He has good intentions now but he’s, he’s not too smart
And we still say well bless his heart
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Growin up in the country
All of 12 years old
Let me fish at the city dam
I’ll be good as gold
The people asked what i’m catchin’
They just ain’t bitin’ today
I’ll give it one more hour
Then I’ll be on my way
City folks they don’t get it
Say it ain’t the way it should be
Growin up in the country
Was alright by me
Ridin my bike going downtown
To Mr Cooksey’s drug store
Soda fountain and comic books
Who could ask for much more
I look for old empty houses
So much fun to explore
It’s so safe in the country
We don’t lock our front door
City folks they don’t get it
Say it aint the way it should be
Growin up in the country
Was alright by me
Why do you still live here you’re sharp as a tack
But I like this place
This little hick town is holding you back
I feel the sun on my face
Look around you progress is rare
But the people are nice
If you stay here your life goes nowhere
No thank you for your advice
Now I live in the city
The people don’t seem to care
Keep my car and my doors locked now
They leave their trash everywhere
Do my best to get along
Go to work every day
Takes me over an hour
Fightin’ traffic all the way
City folks they don’t get
Say this is how it should be
Growin up in the country was alright by me
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Friday Night
03:19
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It’s Friday night
We’re doing alright
It’s such a delight
Go out Friday Night
We’ve been working all week
Trying to make ends meet
Now it’s time we had some fun
Don’t be wearing a frown
Cause we’re going downtown
The weekend has just begun
We can go downtown there’s a new movie showin
A dance in the next town, let’s get goin
We can shoot some pool down at the old E&D
Whatever you wanna do is fine with me
Olpe’s Chicken House is a fine place to dine
Williamsburg has ribs oh so divine
So many ways to have a little fun
Friday Night has just begun
It’s Friday night
We’re doing alright
It’s such a delight
Go out Friday Night
We’ve been working all week
Trying to make ends meet
Now it’s time we had some fun
Don’t be wearing a frown
Cause we’re going downtown
The weekend has just begun
Football tonight, the boys are playin
Cards with friends, now that’s what I’m sayin
We can take a drive the stars are so pretty
Go to Emporia, Topeka, or Kansas City
There’s rodeo down at the county fair
There’s a cookout at the neighbors I’ll be there
So many ways to have a little fun
Friday Night has just begun
It’s Friday night
We’re doing alright
It’s such a delight
Go out Friday Night
We’ve been working all week
Trying to make ends meet
Now it’s time we had some fun
Don’t be wearing a frown
Cause we’re going downtown
The weekend has just begun
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Missing
06:13
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He asked you to very first dance
You weren’t too sure but you took a chance
And you fell in love, yes it was love
Together you built a home, a family, a life
For over a four decades you were his wife
You were in love, yes it was love
Until death came knocking upon your door
Left a trail of tears and so much more
He was your love, and he was gone.
And all those little traits that seemed so annoying
You’d pay a million dollars just to enjoy them
Once again
Because you’re missing him.
You’re missing him
Yes you’re missing him
It’s a pain that can never goes away
And you learn to live with it everyday
Then you know that it’s okay
To keep missing him
Back in high school she caught your attention
She became the focus of your affection
And you were in love, yes it was love
Together you built a home, a family, a life
For over four decades she was your wife
You did it for love, yes love
Then death came to your home and decided to stay
For eight long months until she finally had to say
Goodbye and she was gone
They all say she’s in a better place
But you’d give all you have just to see her face
That’s for sure
Because you’re missing her
You’re missing her
You’re still missing her
It’s a pain that can never go away
And you learn to live with it everyday
and then you know that it’s okay
To keep missing her
We’ve all lost people we know
And saying we’re over it doesn’t make it so
Still an ache in our heart
I know that God does his part
A brother, a sister, parent, child or friend
We’re never really ready for their time to end
We know once again, that we’re still missing them.
We’re missing them
Oh yes we’re missing them
It’s a pain that can never go away
But we can learn to live with it every day
I hope you know that it’s ok
To still be missing them
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HHGP
03:01
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I was raised to think for myself
Stand up for what I believe
I won’t keep my opinion on a shelf
If you don’t like it you can just leave
I’m an independent thinkin man
And I don’t have listen to you
But two little people, they can
Tell me what I need to do
They’re not too big, bout 4 feet tall
But they know how to motivate me
They just look in my eyes and say please grandpa
And I can’t even disagree
Listen buddy I’m here to tell you
on this fact I have reconciled
You can’t tell me what I have to do
Cuz you’re just not my grandchild
Your name’s not Eli
You’re not my grandson
Your name’s not Elly
You’re not the special one
You can’t tell me what I have to do
Cuz you’re just not my grandchild
Play Old Maid, Go Fish, and Uno
And maybe a trip to the park
Hide and go seek and next comes you know
Playin with flashlights in the dark
Mario Kart is the game they play
Play Doh and Legos are a delight
Knock knock jokes they can tell all day
And stories we can read at night
We’re eating pizza, pasta, and ice cream too
Maybe a McDonald’s happy meal
Give em what they want, it’s what I’ll do
It’s all just part of the deal
Listen buddy I’m here to tell you
on this fact I have reconciled
You can’t tell me what I have to do
Cuz you’re just not my grandchild
Your name’s not Eli
You’re not my grandson
Your name’s not Elly
You’re not the special one
You can’t tell me what I have to do
Cuz you’re just not my grandchild
You can’t tell me what I have to do
Cuz you’re just not my grandchild
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8. |
Southern Wind
04:49
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In the midwest there blows a warm southern wind
From the Gulf Coast up north through the plains
It’s not known for bringing summer heat to an end
But once in a while it will bring the rains
Long time ago some native tribes settled in this land
A place where the buffalo could always roam
It’s also the place where I grew up to be a man
And there’s place in my heart for my old Kansas home
And it’s a southern wind
That warm southern wind
It’s a southern wind
Reminds me of home
The people of this land don’t hope to have a lot of fame
To God and country they will always be true
It’s a place where everybody stills honors their family name
If they know you they’ll honor your name too
Well I moved on to another place trying to follow God’s plan
Now I live in old San Antone
But the memories I have of living there when I was a younger man
Still warm my heart and thrill me to the bone
And it’s a southern wind
That warm southern wind
It’s a southern wind
Reminds me of home
And it’s a southern wind
That warm southern wind
And it’s a southern wind
That warm southern wind
It’s a southern wind
Reminds me of home
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Little Country Church
03:07
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Look at church look at the steeple
Open the door and see all the people
Gathered today on a bright Sunday morn
From what they do inside, many blessings are born
A little country church in a little country town
They’re helping the folks and each earning a crown
They give hope to the hopeless
And food to the poor
Minister to the sick and by fatih so much more
Another lost soul gets new life
Another broken heart is healed
Another couple becomes man and wife
And the heart of Christ is revealed
None of them do this for fortune or fame
They share God’s love and do it in Jesus’ sweet name
They just love the Lord and are true to His call
That’s why they share and show love to all
Another lost soul gets new life
Another broken heart is healed
Another couple becomes man and wife
And the heart of Christ is revealed
Another lost soul gets new life
Another broken heart is healed
Another couple becomes man and wife
And the heart of Christ is revealed
Look at the church
Look at the steeple
Open the door
The church is the people
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Cruisin' Again
02:44
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Let’s go cruisin’ again
Like we did way back then
Back in 75
And we felt so alive
It was fun don’t you think
We’d stop at Sonic for a drink
Cruisin again cruisin again
We were cruisin’ back then
Everybody piled in
I’d fill my tank with a five
Cause it was my turn to drive
The music’s up loud
We’re with same old crowd
Cruisin again come with my friend
We could drive from north to the south end of town
It’s so much fun to just drive around
Now let’s take a lap round the lake
For old times sake
Let’s go cruisin again
Like we did way back then
On highway 75
But now it’s your turn to drive
Out east we can go
Two guys are racing you know
Cruisin again cruisin again
And we’re cruisin again
Just like we did way back when
Gas tank’s gettin’ low
Pull in to the old Texaco
We were feeling the breeze
Then take a break at the Tastee Freeze
Cruisin again come with me my friend
We could drive from north to the south end of town
It’s so much fun to just drive around
Now let’s take a lap round the lake
For old times sake
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11. |
Here's One For Ed
04:39
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Like Gage and DeSoto from that old TV show
EMT partners always on the go
You taught me every thing that you could
To be honest we were pretty darn good
Some thought us heroes it didn’t go to our head
We worked to do it better and better instead
You carried on and continue to grow
But I had to go
Sometimes Like Frank and Jesse James
All the townspeople they knew our names
We cruised the streets a lot of those nights
Crashed some parties got into some fights
We never meant to hurt anyone
Just two guys out looking for fun
Sometimes we played those outlaw games
Time to stop fanning the flames
Eddy you left this world way too soon that’s for sure
But through the love of your family
Your spirit will always endure
Then there’s the legacy of service you gave us
In all those people you trained
Through all of that your memory will always remain
Like Martin and Lewis we made people laugh
But all those foks just didn’t know the half
Of all of the pain we were trying to hide
We were so good at holding it inside
In some crazy way we understood each other
And held each other up brother to brother
Love found us both, and would brighten our days
We had to go our different ways
Eddy you left this world way too soon that’s for sure
But through the love of your family
Your spirit will always endure
Then there’s the legacy of service you gave us
In all those people you trained
Through all of that your memory will always remain
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12. |
Midwestern Freedom
03:50
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Scott A Mitchell San Antonio, Texas
Scott A Mitchell is a musician/songwriterwho was raised in the midwest but made San Antonio, Texas his home in 1984. He played in a few garage bands in his younger days, but in 1981 came out of the garage when accepted the Lord as his Savior and then started playing primarily in churches of all sizes. He is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and loves to play with his 2 grandchildren. ... more
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