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LETTER TO HAMPTON

1. 13 Below Zero

2. Last Time I Saw Him

4. Finest Hour

8. Let's Make A Date For Later On

9. Latanya

10. Can We Make This Happen?

I GOT AN ANGEL

1. Some Love & Some Money

2. Overtime

3. Pieces of the Sky

4. Next Time, This Time, Last Time

5. Water Cooler

6. I Got an Angel

7. Bittersweet

Bring It to You

Honey when my day is over

I’ve got this lovin’ to see me through

Whatever my day might bring my way, baby

I know I can bring it to you

I’ve been down one time, I’ve been two timed

And I ain’t ever goin’ back again

In you I’ve found my future,

You’ve been my woman,

You’ve been my friend

(That’s what I love about you…)

I Can Bring It To You (when it gets too heavy)

I Can Bring It To You (you’ll share the load, baby)

I Can Bring It To You (what’s been on my mind)

I Can Bring it To You

I’ve been down one time, I’ve been two timed

And I ain’t ever goin’ back again

Together, baby we’ve got a future

You’ve been my lover

You’re my best friend

(That’s what I love about you…)

(That’s what I love, love, love, love, ba-by yeaaaahhhh!!!)

I Can Bring It To You (when it gets too heavy)

I Can Bring It To You (you’ll share the load, baby)

I Can Bring It To You (whats been on my mind)

I Can Bring it To You

I Can Bring it to You
I Can Bring it to You

I Can Bring it to You

Broke Down Chevy

I used to live life in the fast lane

Spendin’ money just like it was rain

Mr. Repeat Offender, Mr. Fender Bender

I was a low down dirty shame

And, don’t talk to me about lonesome

I didn’t have no one to scratch my back

I was just a broke down Chevy

Til she loved me like a Cadillac

I had 200,000 miles on me

When I finally broke down in the dirt

I was indeed in need of alignment

You might say I was a piece of work

And, man you wanna talk about lonesome

I didn’t have noone to scratch my back

I was just a broke down Chevy

Til she loved me like a Cadillac

She pulled up, in a big tow truck

She towed me ‘bout all the way home

She’s bout the best damn thing that ever happen to me

I was a lonely man living alone

And, don’t talk to me bout nothin’

She’s the reason that I made it back

I was just a broke down Chevy

Til she loved me like a Cadillac

I was ‘bout a broke down Chevy

Til’ she loved me like a Cadillac

I was ‘bout a broke down Chevy

Til’ she loved me like a Cadillac

CLOUDS

Cold dark clouds will not knock me down

I’m right in stride with these old shoes I’ve found

I take one step forward, and two steps back

I got them cold darks clouds in my path

There are some ghosts who still know my name

Only they know who must shoulder the blame

Cause as long as I’m standing on this shaky ground

Cold dark clouds just bring me down

Mister Sawyer said he’d help me out

He’s gotta a cousin downstate gotta shitload of clout

I ain’t no genius but even I can do the math

l got those cold dark clouds in my path

Well I spend all morning walkin’

Just talkin’ to my shoes

Probably spend all night cryin’

Them ol’ clouds give me the blues

NOBODY

Honey please remember the promise that I made

Is the reason I wake up every morning

We’re gonna have them days our love is tested on the way

It might get bent but it can’t be broken

Forgive me for the times, girl, I stepped across the line

And said something to disrespect you

Cause talk is only talk but this life’s a long, long walk

And I could never make it without you

I don’t wanna love nobody / if I’m not lovin’ you

Been working at the job and singing with the band

Some days I hardly get to see you

But at the end of the day and all it’s brought my way

I’m so glad I have you to come home to

I don’t wanna love nobody / if I’m not lovin’ you

SNAGGLE TOOTH

Tell the truth Snaggle Tooth

Cut the mess and confess

I wanna know where you stayed last night

And why you just won’t do me right

Tell the truth Snaggle Tooth

I recognize all your lies

I packed your bag about an hour ago

Now back your ass on out the door

It took a hard head baby to love you

You know I tried to benefit from the doubt

But when I heard about you and the mail man

I knew I had to knock the brother out

Now I can’t really blame the mail man

Cause, girl you just as fine as can be

Just tell me how come after all these years

You wanna make a damn fool of me

Tell the truth Snaggle Tooth

Cut the Mess and confess

I wanna know where you stayed last night

And why you just won’t do me right

Tell the truth Snaggle Tooth

I recognize all your lies

I packed your bag about an hour ago

Now back your ass on out the door

Tell the truth Snaggletooth

Cut the Mess and confess

I wanna know where you stayed last night

And why you just won’t do me right

Tell the truth Snaggle Tooth

I recognize all your lies

I packed your bag about an hour ago

Now back your ass on out the door

MONA

Down in the flood I seen the lightening

Heard thunder clappin’ like a train

Down in the flood I seen my Mona cryin’

As the storm washed all our dreams away

Mona’s daddy was a rounder

Her mama was his only friend

And just as soon as they fell in love

You know they fell back out again

And I was born down in St Paul

But I left home soon as I knew how

And all them folks who used to know my name

They’re just strangers to me now

And then one fine night I woke from a dream

That clearly was not my own

And I asked Mona to take my name

And the Lord to spare my soul

Down in the flood I seen the lightening

Heard thunder clappin’ like a train

Down in the flood I seen my Mona cryin’

As the storm washed all our dreams away

Mona’s true love was what saved me,

She just picked me up off the ground

And just when things was looking up

You know the flood come breakin’ down

And then one fine day I woke from a dream

That clearly was not my own

And I asked Mona to take my name

And the Lord to spare my soul

Down in the Flood I seen the lightening

Heard thunder clappin’ like a train

Down in the flood I seen my Mona cryin’

As the storm washed all our dreams away

Down in the flood I seen the lightening

Heard thunder clappin’ like a train

Down in the flood I seen my Mona cryin’

As the storm washed all our dreams away

13 Below Zero

Thirteen below zero

You know its cold as Hell

She said she changed her mind

Said she wished me well

It's thirteen below zero / Shouldn't be sleepin' by myself

Thirteen below zero

Four nights in a row

Josie said she'd had enough

She said I better go

So come on cuddle up - cuddle up now, baby / It's thirteen below zero

Thirteen below zero

Let's just sleep on it tonight

Cause the bitter wind is blowing cold

The river's turned to ice

And if I can't stay here with you / Gonna die outside tonight

Thirteen below zero

Mean ol' woman's cold as Hell

She said she changed her mind

She said she wished me well

Lord, it’s thirteen below zero / Tonight, I'm gonna need some help.

Thirteen below / Thirteen below zero

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Last Time I Saw Him

Last time I saw him

Lord, his friends was all around

Last time I saw him

Lord, his friends was all around

When everybody was standin' up

Oh, he was just layin' down

Last time I saw him

He was wearing his best clothes

Last time I saw him

He was wearing his best clothes

Everybody was standin' up

Lord, they put him way down in the hole

Oh no, how I hate to see him go

Last time I saw him

Had to dry teardrops from my eyes

Last time I saw him

Had to dry teardrops from my eyes

Everybody was standin' up

Had to dry the teardrops from my eyes

Oh no, how I hate to see him go

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Drowning Down

One man builds his castles / One man builds a road

Only one man walks the mile

One man mending fences / For one man's consequences

He hopes against hope for a while

I'm Drownin'

Drownin'

Drownin' Down

I'm Drownin'

Drownin'

Drownin' Down

Sunday morning music / Seems to flow right through me
'Til the tide pulls my body down

Caught up in these daydreams / Time slips right on by me

I'm still hoping she'll come around

I'm Drownin'

Drownin'

I'm Drownin', Drownin' Down

I'm Drownin'

Drownin'

I'm Drownin', Drownin' Down

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Finest Hour

I found my old wedding ring in a jar of loose change

I let my finger just give you a call

And if you saw the man who had just rang your phone

You might not recognize me at all

As you live you just learn that some folks change

And some folks are just a waste of your time

Even I know that this ain't my finest hour

But I got too much on my mind

Oh, this is not my finest hour this ain't part of the plan

And if I could've loved you like you loved me

I'd not be in the pinch that I am

I found all your old records in a box by the door

So I sat down and played every one

And I thought back a lifetime of used to be

And how some folks just fall out of love

As you live you just learn that some folks change

And some folks are just a waste of your time

So please don't feel that I've wasted yours

You never could waste mine

This is not my finest hour this ain't part of the plan

and if I could've loved you like you loved me

I'd not be in the pinch that I am

Oh, if I could've loved you like you loved me

I'd not be in the pinch that I am

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The Comeback

Well I moved to the city without you

Pretty soon my plans fell through

I guess I lost my way - ran out of songs to play

I need a Comeback, Darlin'

Well you know there's people all around me

Still sometimes I still get lonely

Ain't nothing that I can do, need a little light to see me through

I need a comeback, Darlin'

Once I finally got it goin'

You know the goin' got too tough

And when I think of what you said to me

I just can't give up...I won't give up

'Cause I remember all the things you said

And I keep on tripping on the truthfulness

I think I just lost my way, but tomorrow's another day

I need a comeback, Darlin' (Oh, it's now or never, baby)

Once I finally got it goin'

You know the goin' got too tough

And when I think of what you said to me

I just can't give up...I won't give up

Cause I remember the things you said

I keep tripping on your truthfulness

Think I just lost my way, but tomorrow's another day

I need a comeback, Darlin' (it's now or never)

Look what it's done, tell me what I'm-a gonna do

Look what it's done, tell me what I'm a gonna do (I need a comeback)

Look what it's done, tell me what I'm a gonna do

Look what it's done, tell me what I'm a gonna do (I need a comeback)

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Letter To Hampton

Sent out a letter to Hampton gave my love to her friend

I just fell out of favor - don't know how, don't know when

I got the weight of the world in the tip of my pen

Sent out a letter to Hampton...I had a letter to send

I spoke to Walker he did not speak to me

Shorty often spoke of a conspiracy

but when it gets too tough and I'm all tuckered out

I just talk with my heart instead of my mouth

Thomas told me bout he had his doubts

But I never really knew what he was talkin' about

Until one fine night when we was travelin' South

He let the cold hard truth tumble from his mouth

Sent out a letter to Hampton, gave my love to her friend

I just fell out of favor - don't know how, don't know when

I got the weight of the world in the tip of my pen

Sent out a letter to Hampton...I had a letter to send

I called my baby from the end of the line

She said don't worry, Daddy, 'cause I'm doin' fine

Then that stuff got so tough my people counted me out

I started writing it down instead of thinkin' out loud

I called St. Jude but the phone ate my change

Lord, my nights were so lonesome and my day's were so strange

But if she would just see me maybe one more time

I could finally put the girl right out of my mind

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Finally Over You

Since you left me, I been fending for myself

Waking up alone, been a challenge to my health

But now things are lookin' brighter, baby

Even Ray Charles could see

And, I'm finally over you

Just like you've gotten over me

I took your picture down / gave away your clothes

Things I used to do / I don't do no more

With every passin' day

Our love becomes a memory

And, I'm finally over you

Just like you've gotten over me

Well, I don't use the reefer no more just to fall asleep

Your love it knocked me down but I'm back up on my feet

These old dreams are lookin brighter, baby

Even Ray Charles could see

That I'm finally over you

Just like you've gotten over me

And I'm finally over you

Like you've gotten over me

Lord, I'm finally over you

Just like you've gotten over me

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Let's Make A Date For Later On

Let's make a date for later on

And spend some time alone

Cause I missed you last night & again this mornin'

3-4 nights in a row

Let's make a date for later on

Nobody but you and me

We'll get kissin' & huggin' & carryin' on

Whatever comes naturally

Baby, let's Make a Date for Later On

I'm coming home after the show

I'm gonna leave the band playin' on the stand

And out the back door I'll go

Let's make a date for later on

Tomorrow might be too late

Gonna pull back the covers and help one another

Baby, I can hardly wait

Baby, let's make a date for later on

And spend some time alone

Cause I missed you last night & again this mornin'

3-4 nights in a row

Let's make a date for later on

Nobody but you and me

We'll get kissin' & huggin' & carryin' on

Whatever comes naturally

Baby, let's Make A Date For Later On

I miss you so much it hurts

I wanna make a little date for a little later on

So I can tell you with my own words

I'm wanna tell you how much I love ya

Wanna tell you how sweet ya taste

So, baby, let's make a date for later on

Tomorrow might be too late

Let's Make A Date For Later On

I miss you so much it hurts

I wanna make a little date for a little later on

So I can tell you with my own words

I'm gonna tell you how much I love ya

Gonna tell you how sweet ya taste

Baby, let's make a date for later on

Tomorrow might be too late

So Honey, let's make a date for later on

Tomorrow might be too late

So Baby, let's make a date for later on

Tomorrow might be too late

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Latanya

First met Latanya at a party on the westside

Next time I saw her she was steppin' on the southside

But when she followed the band uptown

That's when I knew, ooh, she had her own mind

She said she read a lot books but she never finished school

She kinda short and sweet just 'bout 5 foot 2

And when the girl whooped it on me

That's when I knew I'd always be her fool

Latanya (I'm still thinkin' bout you baby)

Latanya (day and night, oooh...)

Latanya (you more precious than a pearl)

Latanya (Oooh weee, baby)

Ooooooo...

Latanya

Now that we're older you know, I still love her just the same

And if, I ain't got no wiser at least I do have her to blame

And if you knew how good I got it

Then you'd know why I can't help but call her name

Latanya (I'm still thinkin' bout you, baby)

Latanya (day and night, oooh...)

Latanya (you more precious than a pearl)

Latanya (Oooh weee, Baby)

Ooooooo...

Latanya

Latanya (I'm still thinkin' bout you, baby)

Latanya (day and night, oooh...)

Latanya (you more precious than a pearl)

Latanya (Oooh weee, Baby)

Ooooooo...

Latanya

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Can We Make This Happen?

Can we make this happen?

It's a long time overdue

Some saints don't believe in Heaven

Much as I believe in you

This flame is all consuming

So, please don't turn me to the door

Can we make this happen?

A love like this you can't ignore

'Cause if this evening, I should leave here

Only one day to find I'm lost

I could never forgive myself

I could not cover the cost

Can we make this happen?

Or do you know me all too well

Please keep me from talkin'

You're the only story I can tell

Some notions are like rainbows

They cross your mind after the storm

Lovers burn down like candles

Tryin' to keep each other warm

One truth is all consuming

Baby, don't turn me to the door

Can we make this happen?

Nobody ever loved you more

We won't know if our love is real until you trust me...

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SOME LOVE & SOME MONEY

Just as soon as I can get up on some love and some money

I’ll be laughing ‘bout the things that today don’t seem so funny

I’ll be riding in a long car with my baby by my side

But, until that day I’m waiting on the turnin’ of the tide

You know my flow will be heavy, Baby, just like honey

Just as soon as I can get up on some love and some money

I know there’s bound to be some better days up ahead in front of me

You know the days you learn the lessons of life’s little mystery

Or the good times you make when you make ‘em with your good friends

Or how that funky soul music can make you move your hind end

Well, the gypsy woman told me she saw it in my destiny

I know there’s bound to be some better days up ahead in front of me

Just as soon as I can get up on some love and some money

I’m gonna move somewhere it stays fine and sunny

I’m gonna play my music just as loud as I want to

I’m gonna do my best to live by The Golden Rule

Been a long time comin’...won’t be long now, Honey

Just as soon as I can get up on some love and some money

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OVERTIME

So many days and so many ways...I’ve tried to tell you

But the words I mean to say are the words that slip away when I’m around you

I’ve tried to let you see the man inside of me (the one who needs you)

But my pride gets in the way and the price I have to pay is living here without you

BRIDGE

Can I see you tonight? Can we try to make it right, once and for always?

All I want to do is make sweet love with you...the rest of my days

CHORUS

You got me puttin’ in overtime / Just to try to make it up to you

(Boy, you better put in some overtime - you better - put in some overtime)

You got me puttin’ in overtime / I’m working on loving you

(Boy, you better put in some overtime - you better - put in some overtime)

Those angry words broke the silence of two long days and nights

I’ve come to see the distance between us, Baby, in a brand new light

Those loving words they used to soothe me, Darlin’, taking all my hurt away

Those loving words that I want to hear are the words that you can’t say

REPEAT BRIDGE

REPEAT CHORUS

It’s going on three nights today since you took your love away and just confused me

And in that frame of time I’ve walked a fine line for the folks who’d use me

Baby, I changed since you knew me. I got a new blood running through me. I swear it’s true, girl.

Now I’ve finally come to see what your love has meant to me... I was a fool, girl.

REPEAT BRIDGE

REPEAT CHORUS TIL FADE

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PIECES OF THE SKY

When my Sunshine went away today

She took the bitter with the sweet

I said you can’t judge a man ‘til you try

To wear his shoes on your feet

I’m not dumb (I’m misunderstood) / gonna get down while the gettin’s good

CHORUS

When your sunshine breaks down and dies (all you got left) is pieces of the sky

If you got a hill of bills - but no money

Except for one thin dime

And way deep down inside

You feel you’re runnin’ out of time