Chronicles

George Strait Chronicles Lyrics
1.You Look So Good In Love

Written:Rory Bourke/Kerry Chater/Glen Ballard

Oh, how you sparkle and oh, how you shine
The flush on your cheeks is more than the wine
And he must do something that I didn't do
Whatever he's doing it looks good on you.

Chorus:
You look so good in love,
You want him that's easy to see
You look so good in love
I wish you still wanted me.

He must have stolen the stars from the sky
And gave them to you to wear in your eyes
I had my chances but I set you free
And now I wonder why I couldn't see.

Chorus:
You look so good in love,
You want him that's easy to see
You look so good in love
I wish you still wanted me.


Spoken:
Darling I've wasted a lot of years not seeing the real you
But tonight your beauty is shining through,
And I never took the time to let you know
So before he takes you away, please let me say.

Chorus:
You look so good in love,
You want him that's easy to see
You look so good in love,
I wish you still wanted me.

Chorus:
You look so good in love,
You want him that's easy to see
You look so good...


2.Right Or Wrong

Written:Haven Gillespie/Arthur L.Sizemore/Paul Biese

Right or wrong I'll always love you
Though you're gone I can't forget
Right or wrong I'll keep on dreaming
Still I wake with that same ol' regret
All along I knew I'd lose you
Though I prayed that you'd be true
In your heart please just remember
Right or wrong I'm still in love with you.


Right or wrong I'll always love you
Though you're gone I can't forget
Right or wrong I'll keep on dreaming
Still I wake with that same ol' regret
All along I knew I'd lose you
Though I prayed that you'd be true
In your heart please just remember
Right or wrong I'm still in love with you...


3.A Little Heaven's Rubbing Off On Me

Written:Gene Dobbins/Mark Sherrill

I used to like making love then getting up
And never having to explain
I've always been free I never could see me
Dragin' no ball and chain.

I like running around and being tied down
Never was my cup of tea
But since I've been holding an angel
A little heaven's rubbing off on me.

And I'm beginnin' to like just sittin' and holding hands
Looking into her eyes I'm thinking about future plans
And then I get the feeling that the life that I'd been leading
Ain't all it's cracked up to be
Since I've been holding an angel
A little heaven's rubbing off on me.

I used to like to spend the night
Sittin' on an old bar stool
Drinkin' wine and killing time
With all of those other fools.

But since you took my hand
I think I understand it ain't the way it outta be
Since I've been holding an angel
A little heaven's rubbing off on me.

And I'm beginning to like just sittin' and holding hands
Looking into her eyes I'm thinking about future plans
And then I get the feeling that the life that I'd been leading
Ain't all it's cracked up to be
Since I've been holding an angel
A little heaven's rubbing off on me.

Since I've been holding an angel
A little heaven's rubbing off on me...


4.Eighty Proof Bottle Of Tear Stopper

Lyrics:Richard D.Steadtler
Music:Richard D.Steadtler

You ain't never fell as far as when you fall in love
Except the fall you take when you've been loved and given up
When you have your heart and soul rubbed into the dirt
An 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper will take away the hurt.

Give me an 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper
And I'll start feeling I forgot her
Get a little loose and lose her memory
And I won't think I'm close to dying
Because it dries up all my crying
An 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper always sets me free.


It ain't easy losing love although it's turned out bad
All at once you're turning off old feelings you once had
But I found a helping hand right here in my hand
And 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper will help me take 'em out.

Give me an 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper
And I'll start feeling I forgot her
Get a little loose and lose her memory
And I won't think I'm close to dying
Because it dries up all my crying
An 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper always sets me free.

Give me an 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper
And I'll start feeling I forgot her
Get a little loose and lose her memory
And I won't think I'm close to dying
Because it dries up all my crying
An 80-proof bottle of tear-stopper always sets me free...


5.Every Time It Rains(Lord Don't It Pour)

Written:Charlie Craig/Keith Stegall

Every time my ship comes in
A hurricane blows it out again
Stormy weather seems to hang around my door
My sweet bird of paradise
Flew the coop on me last night
Oh, and every time it rains, Lord don't it pour.

I got a letter from the I.R.S.
They said, son, you're in a hell of a mess
Our computer shows you owe ten-thousand more
That machine's made a bad mistake
'Cause that's more than this poor boy makes
Oh, and every time it rains, Lord don't it pour.

Every time it rains I just wash my car
The whole neighbourhood goes
Swimmin' in my front yard
Well, my mother-in-law says she's
Stayin' three weeks more
Oh, and every time it rains, Lord don't it pour.


Just got my car out of the shop
Two blocks down the street it stopped
I went to use the telephone at the grocery store
I walked back to my Chevrolet
But they towed that sucker away
Oh, and every time it rains, Lord don't it pour.

Every time it rains I just wash my car
The whole neighbourhood goes
Swimmin' in my front yard
Well, my mother-in-law says she's
Stayin' three weeks more
Oh, and every time it rains, Lord don't it pour.

Well, every time it rains, Lord don't it pour...


6.You're The Cloud I'm On(When I'm High)

Sometimes I like a drink
'Cause I'm happy
When I think of how your love
Fits my life
If you see me light on my feet
Feelin' good inside
Honey, you're the cloud I'm on
When I'm high.

It's always been my style
To celebrate
And what more could I celebrate
Tonight
Your sweet love took my soul
Flyin' to the sky
Honey, you're the cloud I'm on
When I'm high.

When I'm high,
I'm high because you love me
No matter if I'm sober
Or havin' bourbon with water by
If you see me light on my feet
Feelin' good inside
Honey, you're the cloud I'm on
When I'm high.


If you see me light on my feet
Feelin' good inside
Honey, you're the cloud I'm on
When I'm high...


7.Let's Fall To Pieces Together

Written:Dickey Lee/Johnny Russell/Tommy Rocco

Pardon me, you left your tears on the jukebox
And I'm afraid they got mixed up with mine
I don't mean to pry, it's just that I noticed you, goin out of
your mind
It look like we're two of a kind.

Chorus:
Let's fall to pieces together
Why should we both fall apart
Let's fall to pieces together
Right here in each other's arms.


Alone is much better together
When the worst is still yet to come
So let's share the rest of the tears that are left
From two hearts that just came undone
Why should we go crazy alone,

Chorus:
Let's fall to pieces together
Why should we both fall apart
Let's fall to pieces together
Right here in each other's arms.

Let's fall to pieces together
Right here in each other's arms...


8.I'm Satisfied With You

Lyrics:Fred Rose
Music:Fred Rose

You don't dress up in satin
You don't wear diamond rings
But I'm satisfied with you.
You look just like an angel
But you haven't got wings
But I'm satisfied with you.

Chorus:
I'd rather have you just the way that you are
Than change you for somebody new
Maybe I could do better if I reach for the star
But I'm satisfied with you


You're not made of candy
But you're sweet as you can be
So I'm satisfied with you.
I just can't see no reason
Why you bother with me
But, I'm satisfied with you.

I often wonder if it's all a mistake
It's hard to believe that it's true
But if I'm only dreaming I sure don't want to wake
'Cause, I'm satisfied with you.


Chorus:
I'd rather have you just the way that you are
Than change you for somebody new
Maybe I could do better if I reach for the star
But I'm satisfied with you.

But I'm satisfied with you...


9.Our Paths May Never Cross

Lyrics:Merle Haggard
Music:Merle Haggard

Lady, I know your out there somewhere
Like me your feeling lost
Maybe right now we both need each other
But our paths may never cross.

People like us never find each other
Love is our greatest loss
Baby, I know you are out there somewhere
But our paths may never cross.

We're to people that should be together
'Cause we're lonely at the very same time
But there's a million too many good reasons
Why your love can never be mine.

Maybe this song was written for you
Listen, don't turn it off
I wish you could learn it and come sing it with me
But our paths may never cross.


I wish you could learn it and come sing it with me
But our paths may never cross...


10.Fifteen Years Going Up(And One Night Coming Down)

Lyrics:Peggy Forman
Music:Peggy Forman

Fifteen years together we climbed by work and will
From a simple two room cottage to a mansion on the hill
Now, there's roses in the garden but it's the coldest place in
town
It took fifteen years, goin' up and one night comin' down.

Fifteen years of heaven for one short night of sin
From blue skies forever to an end
From out on a mountain to both knees on the ground
Fifteen years, goin' up and one night comin' down.

Her dreams have all been shattered, her faith in me is gone
My tears tell her, I'm sorry but they can't right my wrong
One night wrote my story how a man can lose it all
After fifteen years goin' up it's hard to take a fall.

Fifteen years of heaven for one short night of sin
From blue skies forever to an end
From high on a mountain to both knees on the ground
Fifteen years, goin' up and one night comin' down.

I've been fifteen years goin' up and one night comin' down...


11.Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind

Written:Sanger D.Shafer/Darlene Shafer

Cold Fort Worth beer just ain't no good for jealous
I try it night after night
You're in someone else's arms in Dallas.
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?

Darlin', while you're busy burning bridges,
Burn one for me if you get time.
'Cause good memories don't fade so easy.
Does Fort Worth ever cross you mind?

You left me here to be with him in Dallas,
And I know it hurt you at the time.
But I wonder now if it makes a difference.
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?


You left me here to be with him in Dallas,
And I know it hurt you at the time
But I wonder now if it makes a difference.
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?

Does Fort Worth ever, does Fort Worth ever,
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?...


12.Any Old Time

Written:Jeff Dayton/Katherine E.Nicoll

Any old time you get lonely,
Nights get cold or love is blue,
Just snuggle up honey;
You're my one and only,
Any old time, I'm here for you.

Pay no mind to the hour
Or how far away you may be.
Any old time you can find me,
Drop in a dime and there I'll be.


Any old time you start missin'
Somebody to hold, to keep you company,
I'll be willin' when you want my kissin',
Any old time, just call on me.

Pay no mind to the hour
Or how far away you may be.
Any old time you can find me,
Drop in a dime and there I'll be...


13.I Need Someone Like Me

Lyrics:Sanger D.Shafer
Music:Sanger D.Shafer

Your out there somewhere and your crying
And I love you though we've never met
Wait there for me, I'll recognize you
Someone lonesome, someone hurtin',
Someone blue, that'll be you.

We'll help each other start all over
A tear for a tear
A shoulder for a shoulder
You'll be someone that's born to lose
'Cause I need someone like me
To hold on too.


We'll help each other start all over
A tear for a tear
A shoulder for a shoulder
You'll be someone that's born to lose
'Cause I need someone like me
To hold on too.

'Cause I need someone like me
To hold on too...


14.You're Dancin' This Dance All Wrong

Lyrics:Sanger D.Shafer
Music:Sanger D.Shafer

As I waltz in the arms of somebody new
Could it be what I feel may be too much too soon
But the way that you touch me, I want to give in
But it's not so easy holding you when:

You're dancing this dance all wrong
New steps don't come easy when old memories hang on
I'm finding I'm falling as the music plays on
Keep dancing this dance all wrong.

A new partner's touch to an old partner's song
I'm getting the feeling as we dance along
Two strangers tonight won't be strangers for long
Keep dancing this dance all wrong.

You're dancing this dance all wrong
New steps don't come easy when old memories hang on
I'm finding I'm falling as the music plays on
Keep dancing this dance all wrong.

You're dancing this dance all wrong
New steps don't come easy when old memories hang on
I'm finding I'm falling as the music plays on
Keep dancing this dance all wrong...


15.Honky Tonk Saturday Night

Lyrics:Sanger D.Shafer
Music:Sanger D.Shafer

Angels and devils share the same tables
And that's not so wrong if you get it done right.
Halos and horns lock up on the dance floor
On a honkytonk Saturday night.

It's a honkytonk Saturday night,
It's not who is who, it's who will or who might.
With luck she'll turn on 'fore they turn out the lights
On a honkytonk Saturday night.


I played the jukebox, I played some Merle Haggard,
Me and the waitress think he's outta' sight.
Then some folks got thirsty while we were dancin'
On a honkytonk Saturday night.

It's a honkytonk Saturday night,
It's not who is who, it's who will or who might.
With luck I'll turn her on 'fore they turn out the lights
On a honkytonk Saturday night.

With luck, I'll take her home 'fore they turn out the lights
On a honkytonk Saturday night...


16.I Should Have Watched That First Step

Lyrics:Wayne Kemp
Music:Wayne Kemp

I once had a love, a true and lasting love,
But the fool in me came out one night.
And with her lovin' eyes she saw right through my lies,
And she changed the night I stepped across the line.

I should have watched that first step,
It was a mighty big step when I started steppin' out of line.
Though she's still lovin' me, it's not the way it used to be.
That first step did something to her mind.


I watched her slip away a little more every day,
And my conscience couldn't live with all that pain.
She's growing colder since the day I told her,
And the love we had will never be the same.

I should have watched that first step,
It was a mighty big step when I started steppin' out of line.
Though she's still lovin' me, it's not the way it used to be.
That first step did something to her mind.

That first step did something to her mind...


17.Love Comes From The Other Side Of Town

Lyrics:Fred J.Freiling
Music:Fred J.Freiling

When things get bad at home, you don't feel like being alone,
And you find yourself inclined to look around.
For the feelings we once shared are just no longer there,
And love comes from the other side of town.

Chorus:
Where love means just an hour with your stand in,
And not an empty house where love just has been.
Since everything we've built with love was not on solid ground,
Now love comes from the other side of town.


The life I'm livin' now just don't seem right somehow,
But it's the best way to get by that I've found.
There's no love left at home, we're both just hangin' on,
And love comes from the other side of town.

Chorus:
Where love means just an hour with your stand in,
And not an empty house where love just has been.
Since everything we've built with love was not on solid ground,
Now love comes from the other side of town.

Love comes from the other side of town...


18.The Cowboy Rides Away

Written:Sonny Throckmorton/Casey Kelly

I knew the stakes were high right from the start
When she dealt the cards I dealt my heart
Now, I just found a game that I can't play
And this is where the cowboy rides away.

And my heart is sinking like the setting sun
Setting on the things I wish I'd done
It's time to say goodbye to yesterday
This is where the cowboy rides away.


We've been in and out of love and in-between
And now we play the final show-down scene
And as the credits roll a sad song starts to play
This is where the cowboy rides away.

And my heart is sinking like the setting sun
Setting on the things I wish I'd done
Oh, the last goodbye's the hardest one to say
This is where the cowboy rides away.

Oh, the last goodbye's the hardest one to say
This is where the cowboy rides away.


19.What Did You Expect Me To Do

Lyrics:Sanger D.Shafer
Music:Sanger D.Shafer

Sometimes I smile when you stayed home for awhile.
What did you expect me to do?
I always cry each time you told a lie.
What did you expect me to do?

Chours:
Each time I forgave you, you grew bolder,
And each time you hurt me my heart grew colder
Sure, I love you but I found someone new.
What did you expect me to do?


Chours:
Each time I forgave you, you grew bolder,
And each time you hurt me my heart grew colder
Sure, I love you but I found someone new.
What did you expect me to do?..


20.The Fireman

Lyrics:Wayne Kemp/Mack Vickery
Music:Wayne Kemp/Mack Vickery

Yeah, they call me the fireman, that's my name.
Makin' my rounds all over town puttin' out old flames.
Well everybody'd like to have what I got,
I can cool 'em down when their smolderin' hot.
I'm the fireman, that's my name.

Last night we had a bad one a mile or two down the road,
Yeah my buddy walked out and left his woman burnin' outta
control.
Well, I was down their in 'bout an hour or so,
With a little mouth to mouth she was ready to go.
I'm the fireman, that's my name.

They call me the fireman, that's my name.
Makin' my rounds all over town puttin' out old flames.
Well, everybody'd like to have what I got,
I can cool 'em down when their smolderin' hot.
I'm the fireman, that's my name.


I got a fire engine red, T-Bird automobile,
In a minute or less I can be dress fit to kill.
I work twenty four on and twenty four off,
If they get too hot they just give me a call.
I'm the fireman, that's my name.

They call me the fireman, that's my name.
Makin' my rounds all over town puttin' out old flames.
Well, everybody'd like to have what I got,
I can cool 'em down when their smolderin' hot.
I'm the Fireman, that's my name.

They call me the fireman, that's my name...


21.You're Something Special To Me

As I hold you close tonight, hear what I say.
There's no doubt, it's love alright
'Cause I've never felt this way.
An angel's what you are, and now I see
You're not just someone else, you're something special to me.

Every man has a dream and you made mine come true.
How it happened I don't know or care.
I'm just happy I found you.
Wrapped in the arms of love is where I'll be
For all the world to see you're something special to me.

Every man has a dream and you made mine come true.
How it happened I don't know or care.
I'm just happy I found you.
Wrapped in the arms of love is where I'll be
For all the world to see you're something special to me.

It's all such a mystery, you're something special to me.


22.Last Time The First Time

I'm seeing you for the last time.
You've been untrue for the last time.
I know that you've been usin' me for a past time.
It's the last time the first time for me.

I found you and that love for the first time.
When I caught you cheatin' me it was my worst time.

I'm seein' you for the last time.
I've been a fool for the last time.
You only strung along with me for a past time.
It's the last time the first time for me.


I found you and that love for the first time.
When I caught you cheatin' me it was my worst time.

I'm seein' you for the last time.
I've been a fool for the last time.
You only strung along with me for a past time.
It's the last time the first time,
The first time it's the last time,
The last time the first time for me...


23.Haven't You Heard

Haven't you heard, Daddy's gone crazy
Haven't you heard, Mama is gone

Here I stand with my finger on his doorbell
My mind goes back to what I did last night
You see I finally talked his wife into leaving him
And I'm just trying to convince my conscience that it's alright

Well I can see my old friend sittin there just starin
And his little boy is cryin words that are welded in my mind

Haven't you heard, Daddy's gone crazy
Haven't you heard, Mama is gone
And either way I am the loser
And I've been crying all night long
Mister haven't you heard

Haven't you heard, Daddy's gone crazy
Haven't you heard, Mama is gone
And either way I am the loser
And I've been crying all night long
Mister haven't you heard


24.In Too Deep

Ain't love a strain, ain't it a pain in your heart
I ain't worth the trouble anyhow
I'd like to give it up, I've had enough and I've done my part
But I'm in too deep to pull out now

Good things we've had are going bad and I don't know why
I'd turn it around if I knew how
I'm pushing aside all my pride and it's worth a try
'Cause I'm in too deep to pull out now

We need to get our love back on its feet again
We've come too far to let it come to an end

What can I do, I'm into you up over my heart
I've tried all that I know how
Doing all I can and I can't stand to see us fall apart
And I'm in too deep to pull out now

I can't step aside and let you slide right out of my life
It would cause more hurt than the law allows
I'll get us back on the track and it'll be allright
'Cause I'm in too deep to pull out now
'Cause I'm in too deep to pull out now


25.Blue Is Not A Word

I've never once in my life
Met someone like you
I don't know what the word blue means
As long as I'm with you

You fill me so completely
Through everything you do
Blue is not a word at all
As long as I'm with you

Most of the time in my past
Blue was all I knew
But now that we're together
Oh, how I love you

I'm so glad I've found you
You've made my dreams come true
Blue is not a word at all
As long as I'm with you


Most of the time in my past
Blue was all I knew
But now that we're together
Oh, how I love you

I'm so glad I've found you
You've made my dreams come true
Blue is not a word at all
As long as I'm with you...


26.You Sure Got This Ol' Redneck Feelin' Blue

Oh, I recall some barroom brawls,
That I got myself into
Just a stich or two,
Got me back together
But, what's it take to ease the ache,
That came with losing you
I thought I was tough,
But goodbye is too much
This healing is taking forever

Chorus:
Woman you sure got this old redneck feeling blue
Whats going on inside me i ain't used to going through
This ol country boys hillbilly heart is breaking in two
Yea, you sure got this old redneck feeling blue

I've never seen anything,
Hit me quite like this
You know the pain and lonliness
It keeps hanging with me
Oh, this good time joe,
He took quite a blow
Oh, why'd you call it quits,
It'll take some time
To mend my mind,
And put me out of my misery

Chorus:
Woman, you sure left this old redneck feelin' blue
Whats going on inside me i ain't used to going through
This ol country boys hillbilly heart is breaking in two
Yea, you sure got this old redneck feeling blue.

Woman.
Yea, you sure got this old redneck feeling blue...


27.The Chair

Lyrics:Hank Cochran/Dean Dillon
Music:Hank Cochran/Dean Dillon

Well, excuse me, but I think you've got my chair.
No, that one's not taken; I don't mind if you sit here, I'll be
glad to share.
Yeah, it's usually packed here on Friday nights.
Oh, if you don't mind, could I talk you out of a light?

Well, thank you, could I drink you a buy?
Oh, listen to me. What I mean is can I buy you a drink? Anything
you please.
Oh, you're welcome. Well, I don't think I caught your name.
Are you waiting for someone to meet you here?
Well, that makes two of us, glad you came.

No, I don't know the name of the band but they're good, aren't
they?
Would you like to dance?
Yeah, I like this song too, it reminds me of you and me, baby.
Do you think there's a chance that later on I could drive you
home?
No, I don't mind at all.
Oh, I like you too, and to tell you the truth,
That wasn't my chair after all.

Oh, I like you too, and to tell you the truth,
That wasn't my chair after all.

That wasn't my chair after all...


28.Dance Time In Texas

It's dance time in Texas
And were striking up the band
Let's go honky tonkin'
Honey, take my hand
It's dance time in Texas
Where the wine and music flows
We'll do that texas two step
And that old cotton eyed Joe

I'll take you honky tonkin'
In my old pick up truck
It's dance time in Texas
And the music lifts you up

It's dance time in Texas
And were striking up the band
We'll go honky tonkin'
Honey, take my hand
It's dance time in Texas
Where the wine and music flows
We'll do that Texas two step
And that old cotton eyed Joe

Now it's time for a slow dance
And we're waltzing oh, so close
It's dance time in Texas
And your the one I love the most


It's dance time in Texas
And were striking up the band
Let's go honky tonkin'
Honey, take my hand
It's dance time in texas
Where the wine and music flows
We'll do that Texas two step
And that old cotton eyed Joe...


29.Lefty's Gone

A jukebox introduced us
When the 60's were still young,
If you got the money,
Honey got my nickels one by one,
I tried to imatate that song,
It's not right but lefty's gone,
Now always late breaks my heart
And every song he sang I played the part,
I heard he was sad and lived alone,
It's not right but lefty's gone.


He played the fair in dallas one year
In the cold october rain,
Most folks stayed home in one
But he sang just the same,
I caught a chill before I got home,
It's not right but lefty's gone,
Now always late breaks my heart
And every song he sang I played the part,
I heard he was sad and lived alone,
It's not right but lefty's gone.

It don't seem like he was around that long,
It's not right but lefty's gone...


30.I've Seen That Look On Me(A Thousand Times)

It's four am and you're just getting in.
Your first night out, I won't ask where you've been.
You're so ashamed and your eyes can't meet mine.
I've seen that look on me a thousand times.

Chorus:
What makes us do the things we do, heaven only knows.
We think we've got a secret, but it always shows.
I taught you how to cheat, you're doing fine.
I've seen that look on me a thousand times.


But, I still love you and so I pretend
And hope I never see that look again.
But, if I do I know the fault is mine.
I've seen that look on me a thousand times.

Chorus:
What makes us do the things we do, heaven only knows.
We think we've got a secret, but it always shows.
I taught you how to cheat, you're doing fine.
I've seen that look on me a thousand times.

I've seen that look on me a thousand times...