Favorite LINE in a Country song, not necessarily the hook

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Olli Haavisto Member From: Jarvenpaa,Finland	posted 07 February 2002 07:38 AM profile Any line in "The Return of the Grievous Angel", G.P. ------------------ Olli Haavisto Polar steeler Finland
Neil Hilton Member From: Lexington, Kentucky	posted 07 February 2002 07:40 AM profile and more recently (and on a similar theme) Radney Foster recorded a song several years ago called "Closing Time" that I think is fantastic - from the chorus.... "From now til they lock the doors, put the chairs up, and sweep the floors - you won't even cross my mind, from here until closing time" The song also begins with a great line... "Every afternoon at five o'clock I forget all about you - there ain't nothing 'bout this honky-tonk to remind me we're through"
Rick Garrett Member From: Tyler, Texas	posted 07 February 2002 07:44 AM profile Did you ever see a Robin weep, as Leaves begin to die That means he's lost the will to live, Im so lonesome I could cry. The Great Hank Williams Rick
frank rogers Member From: usa	posted 07 February 2002 09:26 AM profile "If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me?" and "What's the difference being different when it's difference now that looks the same?" or "Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again, at least I'd have you every now and then." Bellamy Bros, John Hartford, and T. Graham Brown. [This message was edited by frank rogers on 07 February 2002 at 09:27 AM.] [This message was edited by frank rogers on 07 February 2002 at 09:35 AM.]
D Schubert Member From: Columbia, MO, USA	posted 07 February 2002 09:33 AM profile "I'd be like a flower, unwanted in spring Alone and neglected, transplanted in vain To a garden of sadness where its' petals would fall In the shadows of undying pain..." When I Stop Dreaming, 2nd verse, Louvin Brothers
George Rozak Member From: Braidwood, Illinois USA	posted 07 February 2002 09:47 AM profile Since Steve Goodman has already been mentioned, I always liked this passage from his "City of New Orleans." Dealin' cards with the old men in the club car Penny a point, ain't no one keepin' score Pass the paper bag that holds the bottle And feel the wheels grumblin' neath the floor Trivia for Jim C. & any other Steve Goodman fans: Where is Steve Goodman buried? Answer: Steve was cremated & some of his ashes were buried beneath home plate in Wrigley Field (Home of the Chicago Cubs for those not in the know). ------------------ Sho-Bud Professional
Dave Burr Member From: Tyler, TX	posted 07 February 2002 01:04 PM profile One of my favorites: "If I thought my hand was against you, why I'd cut off my arm and walk off and leave it behind" from the song "I must have done something bad" written by Red Lane, performed by Merle Haggard on the album "Serving 190 Proof". Respectfully, Dave Burr
Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.	posted 07 February 2002 03:07 PM profile "Many lonely nights, I lay awake and stare, At the walls around me, seems I see you standin' there. And in the darkness, my name I hear you call, I reach for you, but you're not there at all."------(Blue Memories) "Guitars, organs, horns, violins, and pianos, how they play. Grinding out the latest sounds from Music City, U.S.A."----(Kaye) "Your world was made up of things sweet and good. My world would never fit in, wish it could. Two hearts lie in shambles, and oh how we cried, That's what happens, when two worlds collide." "I thought I'd make her happy if I stepped aside, But I knew her love would never set me free. And even on the morning she became another's bride, I said they'll never ever take her love from me. "You'll go anywhere, for a brand-new love affair, Somebody new who thrills you instantly. And when the thrill has ceased to chill, And from your past, I know it will, There'll always be another, and another, And another just like me."---(Another) Lotta really great lyrics in them old songs...that's what Country's all about
Bob Shilling Member From: Berkeley, CA, USA	posted 07 February 2002 03:39 PM profile "I've got a long list of real good reasons for everything I've done." And in the same song: "I've survived every situation, knowin' when to freeze and when to run." I think it's called, "There's Nothing I can Do About It Now." Willie Nelson. ------------------ Bob Shilling, Berkeley, CA--MSA S10, "Classic"
Bill C. Buntin Member From: back at home in Cleburne, TX	posted 07 February 2002 06:59 PM profile "When you cross that Old Red River, Hoss, it just don't mean a thing. Cause once you're down in Texas, Bob Wills is still the King."
B Cole unregistered	posted 07 February 2002 07:50 PM Why don't we get drunk and screw Iv'e got a water bed filled up for me and you They say that your a snuff queen but I don't think that's true Why don't we get drunk and screw
chas smith Member From: Encino, CA, USA	posted 08 February 2002 12:11 AM profile "There's one in every crowd, For cryin out loud, Why was it always turnin out to be me." Shaver. David Allen Coe's "The I-95" song had some memorable lyrics.
nick allen Member From: France	posted 08 February 2002 01:58 AM profile "You're headed somewhere, but I've been to somewhere, And found it was nowhere at all" Shel Silverstein, "A Couple More Years" (recorded by Waylon among others - and sung live by Bob Dylan among others...) Nick
Lem Smith Member From: Fulton, MS. U.S.A.	posted 08 February 2002 06:40 AM profile quote: You express my feelings, and my tears no one will see. So let your cold, blue lonely strings cry once again for me. And quote: I'll be here at this table, again tomorrow night. Each time that I'm close to you, I know I'll be alright. I loved him more than anything, but it's over I can see. If you don't mind, please steel guitar, cry once again for me. Both from "Crying Steel Guitar" by Tammy Wynette.
Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA	posted 08 February 2002 07:09 AM profile Another favorite: "Every man must leave his footprints in the shifting sands of time, but I just left the mark of a heel."
Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA	posted 08 February 2002 08:23 AM profile "even if I had a mirror on the ceiling, I still couldn't see me loving you"
Don Walters Member From: Regina, SK, Canada	posted 08 February 2002 08:59 AM profile "There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun Long before the white man and long before the wheel When the green dark forest was too silent to be real" Gordon Lightfoot Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Tony Orth Member From: Evansville, Indiana, USA	posted 08 February 2002 10:41 AM profile You're losin' all your highs and lows, ain't it funny how the feelin' goes...away. "Desparado" TOny [This message was edited by Tony Orth on 08 February 2002 at 02:18 PM.]
Don Walters Member From: Regina, SK, Canada	posted 08 February 2002 12:45 PM profile "It's a mighty world we live in but the truth is, we're only passin' through"
Jimmy Dale Member From: Ripley, W.Va	posted 08 February 2002 04:02 PM profile "My daddy met my mamma down in Alabam, they didn't use a Trojan so here I am." Born to Boogie, Hank Jr. Did I say that right???? Jim, I'D RATHER BE STEELIN' [This message was edited by Jimmy Dale on 08 February 2002 at 04:05 PM.]
Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta	posted 09 February 2002 04:47 AM profile "That proves to me that a blackberry's green when it's red." -A George Jones song, Called "My baby left her Jinglin' John for Foldin' Fred", written by Dallas Frazier [This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 09 February 2002 at 04:51 AM.]
Geoff Cole Member From: Marrara N.T. Australia	posted 09 February 2002 05:57 AM profile Hey Andy, Blackberrys are red when they are green. For a man that was supposedly almost illiterate Hank Williams has some beauties.
Dana Duplan Member From: Ramona, CA	posted 09 February 2002 06:26 AM profile From Waylon and Willie's "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys": "He ain't wrong he's just different, but his pride won't let him do things to make you think he's right." And from Waylon's "Nashville Bum", all the lines are great but I especially like: "I look good in cowboy clothes, and I sing through my nose...'ol Webb says that's the way to get 'er done."
Fred Ermentrout Member From: Foristell MO 63348	posted 09 February 2002 02:47 PM profile Your sure make cheatin' seem easy And I'm takin' it easy tonight Gene Watson tune
Fred Martin Member From: Flagstaff, Arizona,USA	posted 09 February 2002 05:18 PM profile Oh the ways of the world and the wants of a woman. If I figured them all out would take many a year. Old George Jones song.
John LeMaster Member From: St. Johns County, FL	posted 09 February 2002 07:44 PM profile "A tall mountain cedar needs no tinsel. Each sunset always has it's share of gold. But when I look at you, My Eyes Are Jealous Of each other, for the beauty they behold." My Eyes Are Jealous, sung by Jimmy Dickens, and written, I think, by Jimmy Day. One more: "What happens now, what will I do with all the memories, And the dreams of all the things we'll never do." "I Won't Mention It Again" sung by Ray Price, written by Mullens & Yates. John L.
Deana Clark Member From: Beverly, Ohio., USA	posted 11 February 2002 07:36 AM profile Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found. Was blind, but now I see.
Joe Casey Member From: Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)	posted 11 February 2002 08:43 AM profile "SHE GOES HOME TO ANOTHER NIGHT AFTER NIGHT...LOVES HIM AND BELIEVES HIM BUT THAT DON'T MAKE IT RIGHT...CAN'T SHE SEE THAT IT'S ME THE LOVE THAT SHE'SS DENYING...iI CAN'T COME CLOSE TO WINNING HER LOVE "BUT I'M STILL IN THERE TRYING.....I forgot the writer but I think Smiley whats his name played on it. My other favorite comes from Jimmy Buffett.."WHY DON'T WE GET DRUNK AND well you all heard it before. ------------------ CJC
retcop88 unregistered	posted 11 February 2002 08:48 AM Actually I like the hook line to Steel guitar rag. ------------------ James R.Hall MSA S10 & MSA D12
Leroy Riggs Member From: High Country, CO	posted 11 February 2002 08:51 AM profile Fram a Randy Travis song, "Since the phone still ain't ringing, I assume it still ain't you". And I second the "I'm so lonesome I could cry" thread above.
Milton C. Willmann Member From: Spring Branch, Texas, USA	posted 11 February 2002 09:34 AM profile "The Band Keeps Playin' On"
Joel Glassman Member From: Waltham MA USA	posted 11 February 2002 12:08 PM profile From "In the Pines" "I asked the engineer the time of day, he said he throwed his watch away." Gives me chills...
Bobby Lee Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA	posted 11 February 2002 03:12 PM profile I looked down at that picture, it was Mama and some guy Standin' in front of a semi truck, "Just Married" painted on its side from "Mama Hated Diesels". ------------------ Bobby Lee - email: quasar@b0b.com - gigs - CDs Sierra Session 12 (E9), Williams 400X (Emaj9, D6), Sierra Olympic 12 (F Diatonic) Sierra Laptop 8 (D13), Fender Stringmaster (E13, A6)
Derek Duplessie Member From: La Jolla CA USA	posted 11 February 2002 04:05 PM profile It's a fine line inbetween right and wrong and he's been crossing over that border for way too long,he should have seen it comming at him right from the start now there aint no escape from a broken heart.(radney foster "a fine line") -Derek
Jeff Heard Member From: Prescott, Arizona, USA	posted 11 February 2002 09:15 PM profile "You're the hangnail in my life, And I can't bite you off." -Hoyt Axton
Glenn Suchan Member From: Austin, Texas	posted 13 February 2002 11:36 AM profile Since Jim Smith already posted my favorite country lyric, Hank Thompson's line from the song "Mark of a Heel", I'll share a few others (not necessarily country). "I'm gonna sit on the front porch till the lightnin' bugs show up And it really gets dark and there's dogs in the trash It's the first time and the last time all rolled into this time You make me feel like I just took a bath You got to laugh and let laugh" (Shade of all Greens - Guy Clark) "This guitar is for sale. I'll let her go cheap, Tho' she's pretty to look at, She don't earn her keep. She can roar like the west wind, She can weep. She can wail. But the tunes that she plays ain't sellin' today, This guitar is for sale." (This Guitar is for Sale - Shel Silverstein) "Your eyes are like a road map They're looking two different ways You got your teeth in one hand And your wig in the other And you haven't looked this good in days" (traditional blues lyric) "Woke up this mornin' And both cars were gone Woke up this mornin' And both cars were gone Got so low-down dirty I threw my drink across the lawn" (a suburban "white-collar" blues lyric - Martin Mull) "I found a number in the note she wrote, Deep in the pocket of a real old coat, It just got by me some way, I musta had a real bad day. That's one of the problems Of life out here on the road, Li'l notes like this ain't got no area code. I don't know what to say… I'm havina REAL bad day!" (Real Bad Day - Taj Mahal) b0b: Thanks for lettin' me indulge.... Keep on pickin'! Glenn
Ally Member From: Edinburgh, UK	posted 13 February 2002 12:32 PM profile "If we sit here, and drink some more beer, We'll be two inflatable dolls in a hooker's bad dream' Mark Eitzel, American Music Club "It's just sometimes I get so lonesome, I could die" Matt Johnson The whole of Wille Eason's (SP?) Roosevelt track on the Sacred Steel CD All time musical/lyrical high point: when the Magic Band kick into a mutant version of Last Train to Clarksville, while the Captain rages "Gimmie that old time religion" during Moonlight on Vermont
Ken Williams Member From: Arkansas	posted 13 February 2002 12:51 PM profile "Why don't we just get out, while we still can climb the wall?" by Curtis Potter "Copenhagen, drive 'em purty girls wild" by The Geezinslaws Ken
Eddie Lange Member From: Joelton, Tennessee	posted 13 February 2002 06:56 PM profile "Now I Don't Think I'd Believe You If You Told Me White was White." Old Faron Young tune. ------------------ The Young Steelkid
Robby Thomas Member From: Nelson County Va.	posted 13 February 2002 09:30 PM profile How can I get over you, when your lying under him.

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