The Austin Sessions

Well I woke up Sunday morning, With no way to hold my head that didn't hurt. And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad, So I had one more for dessert. Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes, And found my cleanest dirty shirt. An' I shaved

I took myself down to the Tally Ho Tavern, To buy me a bottle of beer. And I sat me down by a tender young maiden, Who's eyes were as dark as her hair. And as I was searching from bottle to bottle, For something un-foolish to say. That silver tongued

Take the ribbon from your hair, Shake it loose and let it fall, Layin' soft upon my skin. Like the shadows on the wall. Come and lay down by my side till the early morning light All I'm takin' is your time. Help me make it through the night. I don't

Busted flat in Baton Rouge, headin' for the train Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained Took us all away to New Orleans I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna And was blowin' sad while bobby sang t

It was winter time in Nashville, down on music city row And I was lookin' for a place to get myself out of the cold To warm the frozen feelin' that was eatin' at my soul Keep the chilly wind off my guitar My thirsty wanted whiskey, my hungry needed b

If a cheated man's a loser And a cheater never wins And if beggars can't be choosers 'Till they're weak and wealthy men And the old keep gettin' older And the young must do the same And it's never gettin' better Who's to bless, and who's to blame All

Why me Lord what have I ever done To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known Lord, what did I ever do That was worth lovin' You or the kindness You've shown Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so Help me Jesus I know what I am But now that I kno

Dont look so sad, I know its over But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning Lets just be glad we had some time to spend together Theres no need to watch the bridges that were burning Lay your head upon my pillow Hold your warm and tend