Country Great

Patsy Cline Country Great Lyrics
1.Ain't No Wheels On This Ship

Written:w.d. chandler and w.s. stevenson
(as recorded by patsy cline 5/23/57)

Row row row
Row row row
I use to have big money
That was many moons ago
You use to call me honey
Now you call me so and so
Cause there ain't no wheels on this ship
And we can't row row row
We can't row row row
We can't row
Row row row
Row row row
You use to be big papa
The cat of every ball
Now listen little papa
Well i'm at your big downfall
Cause there ain't no wheels on this ship
And we can't row row row
We can't row row row
We can't row
Row row row
Row row row
You use to like my lovin'
Because you liked my gold
Now ya don't want my lovin'
Cause there ain't no dough no more
And there ain't no wheels on this ship
And we can't row row row
We can't row row row
We can't row
Row row row
Row row row
Well i tell you for the last time
And i told you this before
If you want to keep your mama
Ya gotta love me more and more
Cause there ain't no wheels on this ship
And we can't row row row
We can't row row row
We can't row

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Transcribed from patsy cline recordings by yvonne.
You may only use these lyrics for private study, scholarship or
research.


2.Don't Ever Leave Me Again

Written:l. claiborne, j. crawford, jr. & v. hensley
(as recorded by patsy cline april 24, 1957

Wake up ever' mornin'
Heart's full of pain
Looked out the window
And it's pourin' down with rain
And i cried, baby, oh baby
Don't ever leave me again

I miss your lovin'
Your kisses, too
Ain't nothin' on earth
I wouldn't do for you
And i cried, baby, oh baby
Don't ever leave me again

When rain starts fallin'
And i start callin'
Oh, baby, how i love you
My heart is cryin'
I feel like dyin'

Baby, you know
I want you so
Tell me that you're mine
'til the end of time
And i cried, baby, oh baby
Don't ever leave me again (no)
Don't ever leave me again

(repeat last two verses)


3.Fingerprints

Written:don hecht, w.o. fleener and w.s. stevenson
(as recorded by patsy cline 4/24/57)

I feel the fingerprints
That you left on my heart
You played a game of love
And then you said we had to part
You left me all alone
And as the teardrops start
I feel the fingerprints
Of sorrow on my heart

I know you didn't mean to be unkind
And hurt me so
And you've made up your mind
But i just thought you ought to know

That when the day is thru
I think of only you
I sit alone and dream
And think of things we didn't do
Now i am all alone
And as the teardrops start
I feel the fingerprints
That you left on my heart

And when the day is thru
I think of only you
I sit alone and dream
And think of things we didn't do
Now i am all alone
And as the teardrops start
I feel the fingerprints
That you left on my heart


4.Hungry For Love

Written:eddie miller and w.s. stevenson
(as recorded by patsy cline 5/23/57)

I'm hungry for love
Like a hobo for food
Like the devil hunts for bad
Like the angel looks for good

I've been oh, so lonesome
Your letters aren't enough
My arms will welcome you home, dear
I'm hungry for love

I've cried so many tears, dear
Sweetheart, since you've been gone
I hope that you forgive me
I'll admit that i was wrong

I won't try to change you
I miss you much to much
Darlin' please come home
I'm hungry for love

(repeat last two verses)

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5.I Can't Forget

Written:w.s. stevenson and carl belew

I can't forget you
I've got these memories of you
I can't forget you
I'll always be loving you

Once we were happy
We were so carefree and gay
Then something happened
And you went away

I can't forget you
Please tell me what must i do
My memories haunt me
Because i'll always love you

Where are you darlin'
Are you with someone new
I can't forget you
I'll always be loving you

I can't forget you
I've got these memories of you
I can't forget you
I'll always be loving you

I can't forget you
Please tell me what must i do
My memories haunt me
Because i'll always love you

Where are you darlin'
Are you with someone new
I can't forget you
I'll always be loving you

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6.I Don't Wanta

Written:d. haddock, e. miller and w.s. stevenson
(as released by patsy cline november 18, 1957)

Don't wanta walk unless i'm walkin' with you
Don't wanta talk unless i'm talkin' to you
Don't wanta be lonesome, don't wanta be blue
Baby, that's how much i love you

Don't wanta cry unless i'm cryin' for you
Don't wanta sigh unless i'm sighin' for you
Don't wanta be found with somebody new
Baby, that's how much i love you

Chorus:
I built my whole world around you
Darlin', don't ever break my heart
I'm so glad that i found you
And in my life, you'll always play a part

Don't wanta live unless i'm livin' with you
Don't wanta give unless i'm givin' to you
Don't wanta be lonesome, don't wanta be blue
Baby, that's how much i love you

Repeat chorus

Repeat last verse

Baby, that's how much i love you


7.That Wonderful Someone

Written:gertrude burg
(as recorded by patsy cline 5/23/57)

That wonderful someone
Who makes the stars all shine
Who fashioned the mountains
To reach to the sky
Who brings each tomorrow
Who hears every prayer
In sunshine or sorrow
If you call he'll be there

That wonderful someone
Who makes the flowers grow
Who paints ev'ry sunset
With colors that glow
Look all around you
And these wonders you'll see
Designed by that someone
For you and for me

That wonderful someone
Who makes the flowers grow
Who paints ev'ry sunset
With colors that glow
Look all around you
And these wonders you'll see
Designed by that someone
For you and for me

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8.Then You'll Know

Written:bobby lile
(as released by patsy cline november 18, 1957)

You don't know the meaning
Of the words 'i love you so'
But when you've found your one love
Then - you'll know

You don't know the heartache
Or the laughter you'll forego
Until you've lost that one love
Then - you'll know

Now you pretend to care for me
But, honey, if you do
Why don't you give the kind of kiss
I always give to you

So, i've just made my mind up
Even tho' my tears will flow
Go on and find a new love
Then - you'll know

(repeat last two verses)

Then - you'll know

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9.Three Cigarettes In An Ashtray

Written:eddie miller and w.s. stevenson
(as released by patsy cline august 12, 1957)

Two cigarettes in an ashtray
My love and i, in a small caf
then a stranger came along
And everything went wrong
Now there's three cigarettes in the ashtray

I watched her take him from me
And his love is no longer my own
Now they are gone
And i sit alone
And watch one cigarette burn away

(repeat last verse)

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10.Too Many Secrets

Written:bobbie lyle
(as recorded by patsy cline april 25, 1957)

Last night i met a woman
You'll recognize her name
Who, in our conversation
Told me you were her old flame
Well, i didn't want to listen
But as she told me more
I learned more about you
Than i ever knew before

Chorus:
(you're keepin') too many secrets from me
But, baby, now i'm wise to you
You'll fool me like the others
And i know what you'll do
You'll find yourself a new love
And keep me a secret, too

Well, i walked up to a counter
To buy some cigarettes
And standin' there beside me
Was a gal i'd never met
She pulled out her wallet
And, much to my surprise
There she held your picture, baby
Right before my eyes

Repeat chorus (2x)

You'll find yourself a new love
And keep me a secret, too

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