Lyrics to This Town
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She Doesn't Know
She doesn't know how to fall
Just let go and let life be
She doesn't know how to fall
How to fall in love with me
She doesn't know how to fall
Pour herself over me
She doesn't know how to fall
How to let this love be
She said I've been burned more than a time or two
Don't know what it might take for me to fall for you
She doesn't know how to drop
Let down her defenses
She doesn't know how to stop
All of those voices
She doesn't know how to fall
Just let go and let life be
She doesn't know how to fall
How to fall in love with me
She said I don't remember what it's like to be free
I don't remember what it's like to let me be me
She doesn't know how to love
How to love herself enough
She doesn't believe most of
The things she hears when we touch
She doesn't know how to fall
Pour herself over me
She doesn't know how to fall
How to let this love be
She said I don't know how to let you in
Don't know how to keep this love from wearing thin
She doesn't know how to laugh
Let the joy of life fill her
She doesn't know the other half
How this love could change her world
She doesn't know how to fall
Just let go and let life be
She doesn't know how to fall
How to fall in love with me
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Down To The Beach
I'm going down to the beach today
I'm gonna wash my troubles away
Gonna hide out, gonna take a timeout
Down at the beach today
I'm gonna let go of these blues
Now it might take a brew or two
I'm gonna clear my mind
Don't know what I might find
Down at the beach today
I'm gonna have me a big shrimp plate
There's a lot that we can celebrate
The weather's just right
There's still lots of daylight
Down at the beach today
Gonna find me a girl who's fun
Someone special, not just anyone
She'll like Jimmy Buffet and fresh seafood
And bring along a sunny attitude
I'm going down to the beach today
I'm gonna bring my guitar and play
They'll be lot's of fine folks
We'll laugh and we'll joke
Down at the beach today
Now I might even sing you a song
We'll make it up as we go along
We'll walk in the sand
And make love when we can
Down at the beach today
Gonna find me a girl who's fun
Someone special, not just anyone
She'll like Jimmy Buffet and fresh seafood
And bring along a sunny attitude
Come on down to the beach today
We can wash our troubles away
I'm gonna hide out, come on take a timeout
Down at the beach today
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This Town
This town is like an old movie
Where I recall most of the scenes
But it's black and white and fading fast
Along with the memories of my teens
And this old sun still beats down on me
Like it always seems to do
As we played ball in Hyde park
When we still held dreams we'd hope come true
Oh, Oh oh oh
These streets are like an aging friend
That I hardly recognize
The wrinkles hide the lines of his youth
But I still see the beauty in his eyes
Some childhood friends couldn't wait to leave
While others put roots down
I went looking for a better life
'Though I might have lost more than I found
Oh, Oh oh oh
And this coming home is like being reborn
And a bit like the prodigal son
I'm re-baptized by my momma's tears
As Dad saves the cornbread from the oven
Dad says welcome home and he shakes my hand
Momma's hug says we really missed you
I can see their time is running short
And I can't believe how this last year flew
Yeah, it's been too long, I miss my family
Though I carry them each in my heart
I call as often as I can
But it's not the same - this being apart
Oh, Oh oh oh
This town is like an old movie
It's black and white and fading fast
We hold on to the one's we love
And try to make these moments last
Oh
Oh oh oh
Yeah, we hold on to the one's we love
And try to make these moments last
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I Used To Be
I used to be
The kind of guy
Who brought the joy
To your eyes
I used to be
The kind of man
You could count on
To understand
I used to be
Your closest friend
We had a love
Swore it'd never end
I used to know
Wrong from right
Ready to stand up
And fight the fair fight
There was a time
I remember it well
I stood for something
Now it's hard to tell
Many years have passed
Since we first met
Promises broken
And things that are left unsaid
Don't really know
When things went wrong
But I remember
When I still stood strong
When I was younger
And easy to impress
I still believed that
Things they happened for the best
Don't say you don't know
What I'm talkin' about
It's in your eyes
I can see the doubt
Things we believed in
And were sure were true
Just seem to come back around
Around to haunt you
Don't know what happens
How life get's so plain
Days run together
Each one seems the same
It might be my fault
Yeah, I'll take the blame
Don't have the answers
At this stage of the game
But I used to be
The kind of guy
You found so easy to love
And I don't know why
Things have to change
The way they do
I know it's too late to say it
But I still love you
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The Cost
Got a friend who called me up the other day
He said I've just got to move away
Said there was nothin' he could do about it
There was nothin' I could say
He once told me that he loved it up here
I've got to say that's the way it appeared
How do you just take your life
And throw away the things that are dear?
When does all the livin'
Get us lost?
When's the next opportunity
Not worth the cost?
My friend he calls me up again today
He said, you know, I'd really like to stay
But we got the future that we're livin' for
And you know we will some day
When does all the livin'
Get us lost?
When's the next opportunity
Not worth the cost?
Now my friend, you know, he called me back today
Said guess what, we're here to stay
I finally found something in my life worth fightin' for
Now, that's what I'd hoped he'd say
When does all the livin'
Get us lost?
When's the next opportunity
Not worth the cost?
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Thinking About You
Thinking about tomorrow
Thinking about today
Thinking about that smile
You sent my way
Thinking about the things we've said
Thinking about the books we've read
Thinking about getting in
Over our heads
Thinking about you
Thinking about you
Thinking about what we might do
Me and you
Thinking about how we hooked up
Thinking about how you opened up
Thinking about how we might want to
Turn it up
Thinking about you
Thinking about you
Thinking about what we might do
Me and you
Can't help thinking
About you tonight
Thinking about that certain smile
That hits me just right
Thinking about you
Thinking about you
Thinking about what we might do
Me and you
Thinking about the dreams we've shared
Thinking about how we're both scared
Thinking about what might happen
If we dared
Thinking about you
Thinking about you
Thinking about what we might do
Me and you
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Got A Job
I've got a job that I hate
But I've got a girl I love
Whenever we're together
I thank the stars above
I've got a truck that don't run
But I've got a van that purrs
On the weekends I take it out
And drive to see her
I've got some special things
That keep me hanging on
It's all the good parts of life
That keeps me going strong
I've got a yard with no grass
But I've got two dogs that rule
They go out running with me
These guys are so cool
Now my tv it sucks
But I've got a nice guitar
When you ask me to play it for you
I feel like a star
I've got some special things
That keep me hanging on
It's all the good parts of life
That keeps me going strong
Now the city is cold
But I've got a few friends
They're always up for a beer
When I'm at my wits end
My neighbors are strangers
But I've got a good family
And I know there isn't anything
They wouldn't do for me
We've all got some special things
That keep us hanging on
It's all the good parts of life
That keeps us going strong
Still got a job that I hate
But I've got a girl I love
Whenever we're together
I thank the stars above
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That Kind of Love
She said I've never seen that kind of love
You know I don't believe in that kind of stuff
Love, unconditional, that kind of support
I've looked now for years and still come up short
Well it's about time you had that kind of love
I know what it's like 'cause I've had that kind of stuff
It's about time that you felt it too
It's about time you let me love you
She said how can I have that kind of faith
After all that I've been through and all my mistakes
How can my heart open again
I don't believe that love can be any more than it's been
It's about time you had a different kind of love
It's about time you felt that kind of stuff
It's about time, you'll see it's true
It's about time you let me love you
It's about time you had that kind of love
It's about time you felt that kind of stuff
It's about time you fell for me too
It's about time you let me love you
Don't let your dreams wither and die
Your luck it could change in the wink of an eye
Let your heart open to me tonight
And maybe you'll find the love of your life
'Cause it's about time you had a different kind of love
It's about time you felt that kind of stuff
It's about time that I felt it too
It's about time you let me love you
It's about time I made love to you
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The Spaces
A picture of you sits upon my nightstand
Two more on the mantle, one upon my baby grand
If the only place I see you is in a frame
I might have trouble believing, My life is still the same
I tried to take your pictures down today
But it left too big a hole
So they might be there to stay
'Cause it's the spaces that make me miss you
It's the places where you're gone
It's not the faces that haunt me
You know I miss you, in the spaces
Today I bought two yard sale vases
Took your pictures from the mantle and put them in their places
But now the room just feels so empty
Without you smiling at me, It seems so lonely
I tried to take your pictures down today
But it left too big a hole
So they might be there to stay
'Cause it's the spaces that make me miss you
It's the places where you're gone
It's not the faces that haunt me
You know I miss you, in the spaces
Tonight as I sit down at my piano
Looking at the picture of a love I used to know
I really should be getting over you
But I don't know how to start and I don't know what to do
I tried to take your pictures down today
But it left too big a hole
So they might be there to stay
'Cause it's the spaces that make me miss you
It's the places where you're gone
It's not the faces that haunt me
You know I miss you, in the spaces
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Feel Like I've Been Here Before
Feel like I've been here before
I know that look in your eyes
Feel like I've been here before
I can see through these lies
Feel like I've been here before
I can tell you're tired of me
No matter what I say
I can see this is how it's got to be
'Cause the names have been changed
But the feeling's the same
Nothing to do
But wait for the pain
Feel like Ive been here before
I just can't pretend
I know I've been here before
And we're getting close to the end
Feel like I've been here before
Playing the fool again
You don't have to cry
I think I understand
'Cause the names have been changed
But the feeling's the same
There's really no need
To look for the blame
You see I've been here before
I know what to do
It will take me some time
But I'll get over you
'Cause I've been here before
Mmmm
Yeah I've been here before
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Yesterday's Dream
Yesterday I had a dream
You were there, or so it seemed
I remembered all we had
Your friendship, your smile – sweet and sad
Yesterday I had a dream
Or was it just a memory
I remembered all of you
And a forgotten part of me too
Yesterday I had a dream
I got to wondering were these thoughts have been
Like one day someone came with a knife
And just cut away that part of my life
Where were you all these years
Tucked away, I guess, with all these tears
Where was it that I kept you hid
God, you know, we were only kids
But your memory’s a funny thing
The the joy and sorrow that it brings
Thoughts of you from another day
Now I just want them to stay
Yesterday I had a dream
You were there, or so it seemed
As clear as day I felt you here
When I awoke you’d disappeared
You smiled at me like you used to do
I’d swear it was the same old you
I felt your spirit again in my heart
Just like we’d never been apart
Yesterday I had a dream
You were there, or so it seemed
I remembered all we had
Your little smile both sweet and sad
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Heartbeat
I want you to hear my heartbeat
As you lay your head upon my chest
I want you to feel the safety
I give you this place to rest
I want to be your lover
I want to be your trusted friend
I want to bring you comfort
I want to be your weekend
I want to feel your heart
As it talks to mine
I want to let them be free
To write their own storyline
I want to hear your laughter
I want to see your sweet smile
I want to feel you melt into my arms
For just a little while
I want to hear you tell me
The dreams you have in life
I want to help you to make them happen
With all of my might
I want to feel your heart
When it talks to mine
I want to let them be free
To write their own storyline
I want to hear your heartbeat
As you release the day's regrets
I want hear that deep sigh
As I kiss the curve of your neck
I want to take you with me
I want you by my side
We can start a life together
Where we're both satisfied
I want to feel your heart
As it talks to mine
I want to have this feeling
All of the time
Can you hear my heartbeat
As you lay your head upon my chest
I'll keep you safe now
Go ahead and rest