Aaron Tippin - RCA Country Legends (2002) by Aaron Tippin (보컬) on maniadb.com

Now Daddy didn't like trouble, but if it came along
Everyone that knew him knew which side that he'd be on
He never was a hero, or this county's shinin' light
But you could always find him standing up
For what he thought was right

He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything

Now we might have been better off or owned a bigger house
If Daddy had done more givin' in or a little more backing down
But we always had plenty just living his advice
Whatever you do today you'll have to sleep with tonight

He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything

Now I know that things are different than they were in Daddy's days
But I still believe what makes a man really hasn't changed

You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything

You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything

Sometimes she runs, sometimes she don't
More than once she's left me on the side of the road
The older she gets, the slower we go
But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

She needs a carburetor, a set of plug wires
She's riding me around on four bald tires
The wipers don't work and the horn don't blow
But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

I've got sixteen speakers crossin' my back dash
A little bobbin' dog watchin' everybody pass
Dual attennas whippin' in the wind
Lord, there ain't a country station that I can't tune in
She ain't a Cadillac and she ain't a Rolls
But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

I got stopped by a cop late last night
Out-of-date tags and no tail lights
He said, "I oughta run you in, but I'm lettin' you go
Because there ain't nothin' wrong with your radio"

Got the best lookin' gal in my hometown
I asked her last time that I took her out
Honey, tell me what it is that makes you love me so
She said, "there ain't nothin' wrong with your radio"

I've got sixteen speakers crossin' my back dash
A little bobbin' dog watchin' everybody pass
Dual attennas a-whippin' in the wind
Lord, there ain't a country station that I can't tune in
She ain't a Cadillac and she ain't a Rolls
But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

No, she ain't a Cadillac and she ain't a Rolls
But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way: Aaron Tippin

I've walked the straight and narrow and I've worn a rebel's brand
Sometimes I've had to go without for bein' my own man
I've rallied to the cause when I knew the cause was right
I've cut against the grain, but I've kept my peace of mind
And I wouldn't have it any other way
If there's a price for bein' me, that's one I'll have to pay
I'll take the good and bear the bad until my dyin' day
I wouldn't have it any other way
Oh, I wouldn't have it any other way

I could have taken a beaten path every time trouble starts
I'd rather take a beatin' than to ever cross my heart
Stickin' to my guns, can't be sold or bought
Holdin' to my honor no matter what the cost

And I wouldn't have it any other way
If there's a price for bein' me, that's one I'll have to pay
I'll take the good and bear the bad until my dyin' day
I wouldn't have it any other way
Oh, I wouldn't have it any other way

I wouldn't have it any other way

Somewhere out there in the smoky air
Where the night is neon blue
Surrounded by strangers, she don't know the dangers
One drink could lead her to
And if she falls, it's all my fault
For doin' a good woman wrong
I can't be far behind her
Oh, Lord, help me find her
Before my angel is gone
Looking for my blue angel
The same one that flew from my arms last night
If you see my blue angel
Tell her that heaven without her feels like hell tonight

Last night when she left I told myself
That she wouldn't go too far


Now I'm not so sure how long her tears
Could last in a stranger's arms
She's wounded I know and feeling so low
She could fall at anytime
I don't know what I'd do if I were to lose
That precious angel of mine

Looking for my blue angel
The same one that flew from my arms last night
If you see my blue angel
Tell her that heaven without her feels like hell tonight

Yes, tell her heaven without her feels like hell tonight

You get up every morning 'fore the sun comes up
Toss a lunchbox into a pickup truck
A long, hard day sure ain't much fun
But you've gotta get it started if you wanna get it done
You set your mind and roll up your sleeves
You're workin' on a working man's Ph.D.

With your heart in your hands and the sweat on your brow
You build the things that really make the world go around
If it works, if it runs, if it lasts for years
You bet your bottom dollar it was made right here
With pride, honor and dignity
From a man with a working man's Ph.D.

Now there ain't no shame in a job well done
From driving a nail to driving a truck
As a matter of fact I'd like to set things straight
A few more people should be pullin' their weight
If you wanna cram course in reality
You get yourself a working man's Ph.D.

When the quittin' whistle blows and the dust settles down
There ain't no trophies or cheering crowds
You'll face yourself at the end of the day
And be damn proud of whatever you've made
Can't hang it on the wall for the world to see
But you've got yourself a working man's Ph.D.

Now there ain't no shame in a job well done
From driving a nail to driving a truck
As a matter of fact I'd like to set things straight
A few more people should be pullin' their weight
If you wanna cram course in reality
You get yourself a working man's Ph.D.

Maybe we'll never be seen together
At night on a crowded street
I may never reach across your body
To kill the light when you're asleep

Maybe I'll never watch you dressing
I won't sound too familiar on the phone
But I can touch your hand accidentally
And take that moment home

That's as close as I'll get to loving you
Even though there's nothing else I'd rather do
I can dream, I can hope, I can scheme but still I know
That's as close as I'll get to loving you

I won't be there when you need holding
But I'm sure that he can pull you through
But I can sing this song to everybody
And pretend it's not about you

That's as close as I'll get to loving you
Even though there's nothing else I'd rather do
I can dream, I can hope, I can scheme but still I know
That's as close as I'll get to loving you

That's as close as I'll get to loving you
Even though there's nothing else I'd rather do
I can dream, I can hope, I can scheme but still I know
That's as close as I'll get to
Yeah, that's as close as I'll get to
That's as close as I'll get to loving you

She's been staring out the window four nights in a row
Like a caged up tiger, she's pacing the floor
And she just can't resist when she feels the pull
She's got a restless spirit that she can't control
And when she gets like this, I gotta let her go

She hears the call of the wild every once in a while
She lets down her hair, she's gotta get somewhere
She can turn it loose and howl
I know what's in store, Katie bar the door
When she winks at me and smiles
She's in a foot stompin,' honky-tonkin'
Love making state of mind
So excuse me, y'all, I gotta answer the call of the wild

If there's ever been a lady, well, baby is
Just more of a woman at times like this
Now, don't you worry about baby stepping out of line
Yeah, she drives me crazy, but it suits me fine
She's hard to handle, so I hold on tight
And Lord knows I got my hands full tonight

She hears the call of the wild every once in a while
She lets down her hair, she's gotta get somewhere
She can turn it loose and howl
I know what's in store, Katie bar the door
When she winks at me and smiles
She's in a foot stompin,' honky-tonkin'
Love making state of mind
So excuse me, y'all, I gotta answer the call of the wild

I said pardon me, y'all, I gotta answer the call of the wild

I hollered "hey honey, I'm home" like I do every day at four
But the TV ain't on and the car is gone, she must be at the store
Then I spied this piece of paper it looked like a list of things to do
But when I got down to number six I realized we were through
The plumber couldn't make it today, I've decided that I'm going away
The dog's at the vet the hearing is set
Do you see what I'm trying to say
Don't forget to take out the trash, I'm sorry but I'm not coming back
Now you can't sugar coat what she really wrote
Ain't that a hell of a note

I just stood there and scratched my head, my chin dropped to the floor
Not even a tear after all these years, I expected a little bit more


I was countin' on grabbin' a good, cold beer
Stretchin' out on the couch
But she went by the numbers and I got counted out

The plumber couldn't make it today, I've decided that I'm going away
The dog's at the vet the hearing is set
Do you see what I'm trying to say
Don't forget to take out the trash, I'm sorry but I'm not coming back
Now you can't sugar coat what she really wrote
Ain't that a hell of a note

Lordy, ain't that a hell of a note

Way up in the sky, not a cloud is flyin' by
A picture perfect afternoon
Birds upon the wing, I can hear them sing
Chirping out a happy tune
And I'm walkin' around with my head hanging down
Got a reason for feeling this way
Since you've been gone things look so wrong
The sky's got the blues today
The sky's got the blues, just like I've got them for you
That old sky's got the blues and I've got nothing to look up to
Yeah, the sky's got the blues, the sky's got the blues today

Everyone I see, happy as can be


Loving all this warm sunshine
So many things to do, beneath a sky of blue
Not a worry on their minds
Oh but I could stand a change, some clouds or some rain
Now ain't that sad to say, but it could take a turn
As far as I'm concerned, the sky's got the blues today

The sky's got the blues, just like I've got them for you
That old sky's got the blues and I've got nothing to look up to
Yeah, the sky's got the blues, the sky's got the blues today

Yeah, the sky's got the blues today

With every drink I take, it's gettin' harder to recall
And I ain't gonna stop until I forget it all
'Cause once upon a time she used to love me so
But that was many, many, many beers ago
All my tin can buddies that help me ease the pain
One by one they remind me she's not coming back again
Just how long she's been gone I can't say I really know
Lord, it's been many, many, many beers ago

I don't need a watch or a clock on the wall
To tell me just how long it took for me to lose it all


And this gettin' over her is going pretty slow
It's been many, many, many beers ago

Yeah, all my tin can buddies that help me ease the pain
One by one they remind me she's not coming back again
Just how long she's been gone I can't say I really know
But it's been many, many, many beers ago

Yes, it's been many, many, many beers ago

(aaron tippin/butch curry)

It's taken me some time to read the writing on the wall
But I have finaly figured out just what's been going on
And I need to tell you what I've learned before you turn to go
There's things about that other man I think you should know
The man that came between us was looking out for number one
He didn't care how bad he hurt you by the selfish things he'd done
But looking in the mirror, today, I finally came to see
That man that came between us was me

I know I'm sorry don't make up for half the tears you've cried
And I can't promise miracles but I swear to God I'll try
'cause if you'll give me half a chance I'll love you like I should
Honey, your lovin' man's come home again
And that stranger's gone for good

The man that came between us was looking out for number one
He didn't care how bad he hurt you by the selfish things he'd done
But looking in the mirror, today, I finally came to seed
That man that came between us was me

Oh honey, the man that came between us was me

I parked my car beside the highway and I didn't lock the doors
Left a note there with the keys if it cranks, well friend, she's yours
And I struck out across Texas, gonna walk it line to line
Now I'm halfway cross New Mexico, but you're still on my mind
And this road that's going nowhere just leads me on and on
As I ask myself with every step will I ever be alone
I wonder just how far it is over you
Is there no place I go that you don't come too
When I left Tennessee, I thought we were through
Now I wonder how far it is over you

I was deep in California when I finally made a friend
And it was me and that old hobo till you showed up again
Then he ran out of liquor and I've run out of time


I'm standing by the ocean, but you're still on my mind
And I'm staring at the water so blue and deep and wide
Bet a man could lose a memory over on the other side

I wonder just how far it is over you
Is there no place I go that you don't come too
When I left Tennessee, I thought we were through
Now I wonder how far it is over you

I parked my car beside the highway and I didn't lock the doors
Left a note there with the keys if it cranks, well friend, she's yours

You reach out and touch me and tell me you love me
And promise that you always will
But as I start to kiss your tender lips
I wake up to my living hell
These sweet dreams are killin' me
Your heavenly memory is pure misery
I'm losing my mind one night as a time
These sweet dreams are killin' me

When sleep comes I hold you just like I used to
In a world where our love still lives
But each mornin' I wake as I feel my heart break


When I lose you all over again

These sweet dreams are killin' me
Your heavenly memory is pure misery
I'm losing my mind one night as a time
These sweet dreams are killin' me

These sweet dreams are killin' me
These sweet dreams are killin' me

(aaron tippin/charlie craig/mark collie)

I used to smoke and stay out late
Sometimes I drank more that I ate
I used to think, man, I was bad
Why, I'd fight at the drop of a hat
I took a walk on the wild side
I guess I'm lucky that I survived
I had some days I can't forget
And sometimes at night I think about 'em yet
I miss misbehavin'
Yeah, I miss misbehavin'
I've settled down now
But sometimes I miss misbehavin'

There was a girl I do recall


She was as tough as she was tall
We used to dance to every song
Lord, we held each other all night long
She used to call me her honey baby
I called her my miss misbehavin'
I wonder if she's still around
And if she's out there misbehavin' now

I miss misbehavin'
Yeah, I miss misbehavin'
I've settled down now
But sometimes I miss misbehavin'

Yeah, I've settled down now
But sometimes I miss misbehavin'

Just a skinny little Mississippi railroad man
That loved to sing and play
He brought his music from the cotton fields
To the the hillbilly hall of fame
Thank God for Jimmie Rodgers
Chisel his name in the cornerstone
I just wish he could've lived to see the day
When country took the throne
Now a million songs have come and gone
Since we made that humble start
About neon nights, everyday life
Love and broken hearts
And more and more folks
Kept tuning in and turning on
Now I can proudly say that I saw the day
When country took the throne

Now from Carolina to California, Texas to New York
They can't get enough of this country stuff
And they're screaming for more
We painted the town with that grand old sound
And the whole world sang along
Yes, I was there the day


When country took the throne

Now, no one knows what the future holds
But I bet my best guitar
There'll be a jukebox jumping on Jupiter
And a honky-tonk on Mars
In the last frontier they'll stand and cheer
The best music ever known
They'll celebrate that age old day
When country took the throne

Now from Carolina to California, Texas to New York
They can't get enough of this country stuff
And they're screaming for more
We painted the town with that grand old sound
And the whole world sang along
Yes, I was there the day
When country took the throne

I said I was there the day
When country took the throne

You are the woman
Who started a fire in my soul
And to this day it's still burning out of control
With my final breath your name will cross my tongue
You are the woman there'll never be another one
I've stared into the eyes of strangers
Wondering if I'd ever find you girl
The one that I could build my dreams around
To fill my empty world
And now I look at you and know it's true
My search is finally done
This love that I've held on to for so long


Was meant for only one

You are the woman beautiful woman
God only knows just why you chose to love only me
You are the woman oh precious woman
Right her and now I give this vow
There'll never be another one

Right here and now I give this vow
Oh there'll never be another one