1.Life's Railway To Heaven
Lyricist：John R (arr) Cash, Traditional
Life is like a mountain railway with an engineer that's brave
We must make the run successful from the cradle to the grave
Heed the curves and hills and tunnels, never falter, never fail
Keep your hand upon the throttle and your eye upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
Where the angels wait to join us
In God's praise for evermore
As we roll along the mainline, there'll be storms and there'll
be night
There'll be sidetracks unexpected on the left and on the right
But with the straight always before us and our hearts upon the
prize
There'll be no disembarkation until we reach paradise
Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
Where the angels wait to join us
In God's praise for evermore
Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
Where the angels wait to join us
In God's praise for evermore
In God's praise for evermore
2.Grandpa Was A Carpenter
Oh, grandpa wore his suit to dinner nearly every day
No particular reason, he just dressed that way
Brown necktie with a matching vest and both his wingtip shoes
He built a closet on our back porch and put a penny in a
burned-out fuse
Grandpa was a carpenter, he built houses, stores and banks
Chain-smoked camel cigarettes, and hammered nails in planks
He would level on the level, he shaved even every door
And voted for eisenhower, 'cause lincoln won the war
Well, he used to sing me 'blood on the saddle' and rock me on
his knee
And let me listen to the radio before we got tv
Well, he'd drive to church on sunday and he'd take me with him
too
Stained glass in every window, hearing aids in every pew
Grandpa was a carpenter, he built houses, stores and banks
Chain-smoked camel cigarettes, and hammered nails in planks
He would level on the level, he shaved even every door
And voted for eisenhower, 'cause lincoln won the war
Well, my grandma was a teacher, she went to school in bowling
green
Traded in a milking cow for a singer sewing machine
Well, she called her husband 'mister,' and she walked real tall
and proud
She used to buy me comic books after grandpa died
Grandpa was a carpenter, he built houses, stores and banks
Chain-smoked camel cigarettes, and hammered nails in planks
He would level on the level, he shaved even every door
And voted for eisenhower, 'cause lincoln won the war
3.When I Get My Rewards
Lyricist：Paul Kennerley
Oh the the night is so still, not a baby will cry
Not a chill wind will blow, disturbing the sky
But there's no peace in me, I'm burning for you
I'm walking the floor in the devil's shoes
When I get my rewards, I will bring them to you
I shall ask for your love and swear mine is true
Will you cast me aside and see me no more？
How can I win your heart when I get my rewards？
They say that your hair can never touch mine
That a poor boy can't hope for a woman so fine
But I work till I fall, determined to win
Driven by need to see you again
When I get my rewards, I will bring them to you
I shall ask for your love and swear mine is true
Will you cast me aside and see me no more？
How can I win your heart when I get my rewards？
When I get my rewards, I will bring them to you
I shall ask for your love and swear mine is true
Will you cast me aside and see me no more？
How can I win your heart when I get my rewards？
How can I win your heart when I get my rewards？
4.Don't You Hear Jerusalem Moan
5.Little Mountain Church House
Lyricist：Carl E. Jackson, Jim Rushing
There's a little mountain church in my thoughts of yesterday
Where friends and family gathered for the Lord
Where an ol' fashioned preacher taught the straight and narrow
way
For what few coins the congregation could afford
Dressed in all our Sunday best, we sat on pews of solid oak
And I remember how our voices filled the air
How Mama sounded like an angel on those high soprano notes
And when the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
Looking back now that little mountain church house
Has become my life's cornerstone
It was there in that little mountain church house
I first heard the words I based my life upon
At the all day Sunday singing and dinner on the ground
Many were the souls that were revived
While the brothers and the sisters who've gone on to Gloryland
Slept in peace in the maple grove nearby
Looking back now that little mountain church house
Has become my life's cornerstone
It was there in that little mountain church house
I first heard the words I based my life upon
Looking back now that little mountain church house
Has become my life's cornerstone
It was there in that little mountain church house
I first heard the words I based my life upon
6.And So It Goes
A mansion on a hill is a lovely sight to see
But like any other house, it's only temporary
Home is anywhere you choose to put your heart;
If there's no love inside, it'll soon fall apart.
Ashes to ashes, dust into dust
Buildings will crumble, bridges will rust
Mountains will disappear, rivers will dry up
And so it goes with everything but love
And so it goes, with everything but love
You can drive around in a long limosine
If you don't know where you're going, it don't mean a thing
He who'd walk a mile, just to hold an empty hand
Knows what it means, to be a wealthy man
Ashes to ashes, dust into dust
Buildings will crumble, bridges will rust
Mountains will disappear, rivers will dry up
And so it goes with everything but love
And so it goes, with everything but love
Worldly treasures will all pass away
There's just one thing that's put here to stay
Ashes to ashes, dust into dust
Buildings will crumble, bridges will rust
Mountains will disappear, rivers will dry up
And so it goes with everything but love
And so it goes, with everything but love
7.When It's Gone
I want to stand upon a rock, and watch the river flow
With the blue sky above me and the valley down below.
I want to hold my head up high, and listen to the wind
'cause when it's gone, it won't be back again
I want to sing the kind of songs that my dad sang to me,
And try to be the man he hoped that i would be
He said you only get one chance, you'd better do the best you
can,
'cause when it's gone, it won't be back again.
I want to wear my sunday coat, and hold your hand in mine,
And hear you say you'll love me until the end of time.
I want to find forever in every moment that we spend,
'cause when it's gone, it won't be back again.
I want to wear my sunday coat
And hold your hand in mine
And hear you say you'll love me
Until the end of time
I want to stand upon a rock, like i did when i was young,
And hold you close beside me, and watch our children run
'cause you only get one chance to listen to th wind,
And when it's gone, it won't be back again
We only get one chance, so listen to the wind,
Cause when it's gone, it won't be back again.
8.Mary Danced With Soldiers
Lyricist：Paul Kennerley
1, 2, 3, 4
He'd slip away each day with the dimming light
And with the sweetest smile she'd kiss the child goodnight
At the mill she'd work her fingers till they were raw
For the sake of her son and the daddy he never saw
Mary danced with soldiers
She stepped a light quadrille
Shawl across her shoulders
To keep away the chill, to keep away the chill
It was a rebel boy who brought her joy they say
Though the years had passed the memories stood fast each day
Before a bullet crushed the life of their romance
He gave her a shawl and a parasol from France
Mary danced with soldiers
She stepped a light quadrille
Shawl across her shoulders
To keep away the chill, to keep away the chill
They came around to the tavern in town that night
And with silent cries Mary never tried to fight
They cut her hair and left her body torn
Her spirit slipped away before the dawn
Mary danced with soldiers
But now her body's still
Shawl across her shoulders
To keep away the chill
Mary danced with soldiers
She stepped a light quadrille
Shawl across her shoulders
To keep away the chill, to keep away the chill
9.Riding Alone
10.I'm Sittin' On Top Of The World
11.Lovin On The Side
Well, i just want to clear the air,
I already know, and darlin' i still care,
But we're crippled every time i close my eyes.
I know it's hard when you're all alone,
And you always come back home
Looks like we're hurtin from your lovin' on the side
I think i've prob'ly seen her, believe i know her name,
Darlin' does it make you satisfied？
She's the one who's feeling happy, i'm the one who wants to die
I think you've gone just a little too far this time.
So i just want to clear the air
I already know, and darlin' i still care,
But we're hurtin' from your lovin' on the side
I'm not saying that i approve, or that i can stand it,
But i know i've got to give us one more try.
I keep prayin' you still love me, but soon my prayer will die,
If every time we talk, you hide your eyes.
So i just want to clear the air
I already know, and darlin' i still care
But we're crippled every time you close your eyes
I know it's hare when you're all alone,
And if you really want to come back home,
Stop this hurtin', stop your lovin' on the side
Stop this hurtin', stop your lovin' on the side.
12.Lost River
There's a lost river that flows
In a valley where no on e goes,
Where the wild water's rush
Rumbles deep in the hush.
Gone far from there now,
Lord i'll be back somehow
To where the lost river winds
In the shadow of the pines
Oh, lost river, now i'm coming back
To the pot-belly stove, where the firewood's all stacked
Oh quebec girl, go with me,
Oh my bell, my fleur de lis,
Where the lost river winds
In the shadow of the pines
Now every body knows
Where that lost river flows
It's someplace he's lost
Behind bridges that he's crossed
Well, he'd like to return,
But his bridges are all burned
And he's much too far down
To return to higher ground
Oh, lost river, now i'm coming back
To the pot-belly stove, where the firewood's all stacked
Oh quebec girl, go with me,
Oh my bell, my fleur de lis,
Where the lost river winds
In the shadow of the pines
Oh lost river, far over ther ridge
Now is it too late for me to build me a new bridge？
To the bright golden time
When her love was still mine
And the world was still wild
Like the heart of a child
Oh, lost river, now i'm coming back
To the pot-belly stove, where the firewood's all stacked
Oh quebec girl, go with me,
Oh my bell, my fleur de lis,
Where the lost river winds
In the shadow of the pines
Where the lost river winds
In the shadow of the pines
13.Bayou Jubilee
Lyricist：Jeff Hanna
Well, nothing in the world such a pure delight
As a fais-do-do on a Saturday night
You work your tail off all week long
But forget about your troubles with a party and a song
Boy, I love them old time tunes
They can tickle your senses like a big ol' moon
Creole food can sure taste fine
When you wash it on down with that homemade wine
Get out the fiddle, rosin up the bow
There's gonna be some music and I hope it ain't slow
Grab your baby dance 'til three down at the Bayou Jubilee
Grab your baby dance 'til three down at the Bayou Jubilee
Well, there's Pierre and his girl Laverne
Dancin' so hot you'd think their shoes would burn
Grandma's in the corner shakin' it too
She's got her own version of a Cajun boogaloo
Get out the fiddle, rosin up the bow
There's gonna be some music and I hope it ain't slow
Grab your baby dance 'til three down at the Bayou Jubilee
Grab your baby dance 'til three down at the Bayou Jubilee
Grab your baby dance 'til three down at the Bayou
Down at the Bayou, down at the Bayou Jubilee
14.Blues Berry Hill
15.Turn Of The Century
There'll be flying boats, and condos with moats;
Cultivated oceans, floating cities in the sky.
Living underneath a bubble;
No more toil and trouble
Singin' 'bout that sweet ole by and by.
We'll all have lots of money
That we won't have to spend;
You'll be given everything
When everyone's your friend
Hanging out together
In picture perfect weather -
This time 'round the party never ends.
Hallelujah, i can't wait to see it
Hallelujah, come on and go with me
Let me show you the way it's gonna be
At the turn,
The turn of the century.
We won't need no tv preachers
To ask how much we gave
We won't need no tv preachers,
See, by then, we'll all be saved
No more fighting for a country
No child will go hungry
We'll be smiling from the cradle to the grave.
Hallelujah, i can't wait to see it
Hallelujah, come on and go with me
Let me show you the way it's gonna be
At the turn,
The turn of the century.
16.One Step Over The Line
Lyricist：John Hiatt
When I look into your eyes
See the world cut down to size
Baby don't apologize
Takin me one step over the line
When I touch your secret skin
Babe I know it ain't no sin
I feel you startin to give in
Now let's go one step over the line
I know it's just your daddy's car
Your daddy never went this far
Baby we know who we are
Let's go one step over the line
I can be your drivin wheel
We could make those tires squeal
Ooo I like the way it feels
Takin it one step over the line
One step forward and two steps back
It's for the first time baby
I'm talkin cake walkin into the black
A crossin red line and I don't mean maybe
I hear they buried lover's lane
In a sea of tears and blame
It's you and me go up in flames
Baby, one step over the line
They're drawin boxes on the ground
Just to make us look on down
All we gotta do is look around
And take it one step over the line
A one step over the line
Come on baby, one step over the line
17.You Ain't Going Nowhere
Clouds so swift, the rain won't lift
Gates won't close, the railing's froze.
So get your mind off wintertime,
You ain't going nowhere.
Ooooo ride me high
Tomorrow's the day my bride's gonna come
Oooo are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
Buy me a flute, and a gun that shoots
Tail gates and substitutes
Strap yourself to a tree with roots,
You ain't going nowhere
Ooooo ride me high
Tomorrow's the day my bride's gonna come
Oooo are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
Well i don't care how many letters they sent
The morning came and the morning went
So pack up your money, and pick up your tent
You ain't going nowhere
Ooooo ride me high
Tomorrow's the day my bride's gonna come
Oooo are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
And genghis khan he could not keep
All his men supplied with sleep.
We'll climb that hill no matter how steep
When we get up to it
Ooooo ride me high
Tomorrow's the day my bride's gonna come
Oooo are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
Ooooo ride me high
Tomorrow's the day my bride's gonna come
Oooo are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
18.The Valley Road
While no one was looking on the old plantation
He took her all the way down the long valley road
They sent her away not too much later
Left him walking down the old valley road.
Sometimes i lead, sometimes i follow
This time i'll go where she wants me to go
She said maybe today, maybe tomorrow
Go deep in the woods down the long valley road
Walk on walk on little doll walk
Walkon little doll
Out in the hall they were talkin' in a whisper
Everybody noticed she was gone a while
Somebody said she was gone to her sister's
Everyone knew what they were talkin' about.
While no one was looking on the old plantation
He showed her what they do down the long valley road
Came back around like nothin' really happened
Left him standing on the old valley road
Walk on walk on little doll walk on
Walk on little doll
Walk on, walk on the valley road
Standing like a stone on the old plantation
Rich old man wouldn't ever let him in
Good enough to hire, not good enough to marry
When it all happens, nobody wins
Walk on walk on little doll walk on
Walkon little doll etc
19.Amazing Grace
20.Will The Circle Be Unbroken
I was standing by my window,
On one cold and cloudy day
When i saw that hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky
I said to that undertaker
Undertaker please drive slow
For this lady you are carrying
Lord, i hate to see here go
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Oh, i followed close behind her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But i could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky
I went back home, my home was lonesome
Missed my mother, she was gone
All of my brothers, sisters crying
What a home so sad and lone
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky
We sang the songs of childhood
Hymns of faith that made us strong
Ones that mother maybelle taught us
Hear the angels sing along
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky
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