Out Of The Ashes

Jessi Colter Out Of The Ashes Lyrics
1.His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Why should I be discouraged
Why should the shadow ever come
Why should my heart feel lonely
Why should I long for heaven and home

When Jesus is my portion
My constant friend is he
His eye stays on that sparrow, yeah
I know he watches me

I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I've been set free
His eye is on the sparrow
I know he watches over me

Oh, whenever I am tempted
Whenever a storm, they rise
When song give way to sign

Oh, when hope, hope within me dies
I draw closer to him
From care he sets me free
His eye is on the sparrow, baby
I know he watches over me

So, I sing because he makes me happy
I sing because I've been set free
His eye is on that sparrow
I know he watches
I know he watches, yes, I know
He watches me


2.You Can Pick 'Em

You took the wrong road, baby
I tried to tell you all along
You took the wrong road, baby
I tried to tell you all along
We've hit the dead end, baby
Now, there's no road at all

You can pick 'em, baby
You can pick 'em, baby
You can pick 'em, baby
But you know it's against the law

There was the one from Memphis
There was that one from West LA
But the one from New Orleans
She tried to put you in your grave

There was the one from Texas
Lord, she made you squirm
But the one from Arizona
Left you no soul at all

You can pick 'em, baby
You can pick 'em, baby
You can pick 'em, baby
But you know it's against the law

There's a rope hangin', baby
I'd like to slide you down
There's a rope hangin', baby
I'd like to slide you down
(I'd like to slide you down, baby)
Let's have a party, baby
Let's see who comes around


3.Starman

Maybe you and I can't play
Maybe we won't ever be together
Maybe childish needs in me
Makes me think that I can win forever

Maybe the roads we both took
Brought us to a different vain level
I'll call this shot while it's still hot
I won't go down with one more midnight lover

Starman, shine your ligtht away from me
Starman, this won't ever, ever be
Your way (your way) with me (with me)
So just leave
You're gonna have to bleed from me

I've been here once before
Took me years to know it for
What it was
I know it was
Him shinin' his light, turnin' me on
Burnin' me up, then leavin' me to wonder
And, oh, I wondered

Oh, it ain't never gonna change, no
We ain't never gonna be
We ain't never gonna work
You're not the same, you and me

Starman, shine your ligtht away from me
Starman, this ain't never gonna be
Your way (your way) with me (with me)
So just leave
C'mon, c'mon, let me see you bleed
Starman, I know you can bleed
C'mon, c'mon, let me see you bleed
C'mon, c'mon, I gotta see you bleed


4.The Phoenix Rises

If I give my heart to you, are you gonna break it
If I give my hand to you, are you gonna take it
If I give my life to you, are you gonna take it
And break it into a million crystals
Makin' me desperate for you, for you

Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises

New beginnings are so hard to find
New beginnings are mountains to climb
Blue sky over the horizon
But the sheer cliffs of copper pierce my mind
Emerald-green rivers speak quietly
And the black nights bring stars in my eyes

Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises

If I give my heart to you, are you gonna break it
If I give my hand to you, are you gonna take it
If I give my life to you, are you gonna take it
And break it into a million crystals
Makin' me desperate for you, for you

Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises
Outta the ashes, the Phoenix rises


5.Out Of The Rain

Artist:Jessi Colter/Waylon Jennings/Tony Joe White

Out of the rain, under the shelter
I've been so long where the sun don't shine
Standin' at the cross-roads
Could've went either way
But now I've found you
And the storm is behind

(Out of the rain, out of the rain)

Over the wall, I'm out in the open
Back on the right track, I'm feeling no pain
You took a Sparrow and let it fly with the Eagles
I can see a long ways, I can feel love again

(Out of the rain, out of the rain, yeah)

There was a time I was taking no prisoners
Standin' with a cold heart, standin' alone (all alone)
It took your sweet love (sweet love)
To pull me out of the canyon
I believe that I can make it now (I can make it, yeah)
I feel I belong

(Out of the rain, out of the rain, yeah)
(Out of the rain, out of the rain, Lord)


6.Velvet And Steel

What are we gonna call this relationship
Not quite in love and not quite it
C'mon, c'mon
Your eyes shine so bright to mine
You make me feel velvet inside
C'mon, I said, c'mon
You call me a high-steppin' mama
I say you're a slow movin' daddy, c'mon

Can you take it to the limit and see
See about you and me

Velvet and steel, velvet and steel
Velvet and steel, c'mon get real
(C'mon get real)
It's in the mix, baby
This can be fixed, baby
It's gonna get crazy
It's in the mixin', baby
It's in the mix, baby
It's in the mix, baby
It's gonna get crazy
It's in the mix, baby

What are we gonna call this relationship
Not quite in love and not quite it
C'mon, I said, c'mon
Your eyes shine so bright to mine
You make me feel velvet inside
C'mon (I think you feel velvet inside, baby)
C'mon (yeah)
You doubt me, a high-steppin' mama
I say you're a slow movin' daddy, c'mon
(C'mon, baby) c'mon (c'mon, Jessi)

Velvet and steel, velvet and steel
Velvet and steel, c'mon get real
(C'mon get real)


7.Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

Oh, well, they'll stone ya when you're tryin' to be so good
Yeah, they'll stone ya just like they said they would
They'll stone ya when you're tryin' to go home
Then they'll stone ya when you're there all alone
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Oh, now, they'll stone ya when you're walkin' 'long the street
They'll stone ya when you're tryin' to keep your seat
They'll stone ya when you're walkin' on the floor
And they'll stone ya when you're walkin' to the door
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Oh, now they stone ya when you're at the breakfast table
Yeah, they'll stone ya when you are young and able
They'll stone ya when you're tryin' to make a buck
They'll stone ya and then they'll say, good luck
Tell ya what, I would not feel so all alone
Oh, everybody must get stoned

They'll stone ya then they'll say that's the end
They'll stone ya then they'll come back again
They'll stone ya when you're ridin' in your car
Oh, they stone ya when you're playin' your guitar
Yes, I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Oh, they'll stone ya when you walk all alone
They'll stone ya when you're tryin' to go home
They'll stone ya when you're set down in your grave
Oh, they'll stone ya, then they'll say
Hey, you're brave
I would not feel so all alone
Oh, everybody must get stoned


8.You Took Me By Surprise

From the distance you looked so good
As I'm closer, you look better than you should
I wasn't lookin' 'til I looked in your eyes
Aah, you took me by surprise

Rock me, baby
Rock me in your arms
I should know better
I know the way you charm
The way you make me feel
I've not felt before
Rock me, baby
Rock me more

From the first time I was almost there
Your hands on me were so alive
You walked into me and saw me bare
Aah, you took me by surprise

Rock me, baby
Rock me in your arms
I should know better
I know the way you charm
The way you make me feel
I've not felt before
Rock me, baby
Rock me more

Rock me, baby
Rock me in your arms
I should know better
I know the way you charm
The way you make me feel
I've not felt before
Rock me, baby
Rock me more

Rock me, baby
Rock me in your arms
I know better
I know the way you charm
The way you make me feel
I've not felt before
Rock me, baby
Rock me more
Rock me, baby


9.So Many Things

So many things, so many things
So many things stand between us
Your heart and mine have touched this time
Our eyes can see us

Some bright blue autumn morning
Some wintery moonlight night
You'll reach for me and I'll come

Touch me, hold me like you do
Feel me, feel you
Do you know this time

Will there be another day
Is there any place you'll say
Anytime

Anytime you want me, babe
Is all you have to say
Anytime


10.The Canyon

Don't lay your bridle on my shoulder
Don't bring your bit to my mouth
Don't lay your blanket on my body
Just take your saddle and move out
Just take your saddle and move out

You were playin' with my fire
You put your brand on my heart
But like a wild colt in its fury
Eye to eye we stand apart

It's a long way down the canyon
Only the stars would see you fall
If you only wanted your way
I believe you should take it all
I believe you should take it all

I've been beside you for a long way
I've tried to let you have it all
But the canyon's goin' narrow
Seems there's room for one that's all
Seems there's room for one that's all

It's a long way down the canyon
Only the stars could see you fall
If you only wanted your way
I believe you should take it all
I believe you should take it all


11.Never Got Over You

What's this feelin' I'm havin'
What's comin' over me
I'm afraid I can't recover
From what you've done to me

Without you I feel cold and lonely
Oh, my heart feels so strange
You've got me walkin' the wild side
Feel so strong, I feel danger

These empty arms of desire, baby
Stayed open way too long
But I feel like I'm goin' crazy
But my love rages on, mmmm

I'm not sure you've gotta heart, baby
Never seen love you make
You didn't think I'd go there
But you lead me all the way

These empty arms of desire, baby
Stayed open way too long
But I feel like I'm goin' crazy
But my love rages on

Mmmm, yes, these empty arms of desire, baby
Stayed open way too long
But I feel like I'm goin' crazy
But my love rages on

I will never (I will never)
I will never (I will never)
I will never (get over you)

I will never (I will never)
I will never (I will never)
(Get over you)


12.Please Carry Me Home

Artist:Jessi Colter/Shooter Jennings

When the blood curdlin' scream
Of the fear in my vains
Pierces the darkness circlin' my brain
When the pain in my soul is too great to explain
I reach out for you, I'm callin' your name

Lord, please have mercy on my troubled soul
You keep me together when there's nothing to hold
Lord, please have mercy, I've nowhere to go
When the temptation is over, please carry me home

Would the jewel of deception rest in the crown
Upon the heaven, the tempter who's hand keeps me down
Living so carlessly, so easy to do
But now that I'm paying, I running to you

Lord, please have mercy on my troubled soul
You keep me together when there's nothing to hold
Oh, Lord, please have mercy, I've nowhere to go
When the temptation is over, please carry me home