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The Devils River
03:20
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THE DEVIL'S RIVER
Rollin’ through Junction just tryin’ to function
Lookin’ for somethin’ to hold him down
Daddies tell your daughters if they ain’t they oughter
Steer clear when he rolls through town
‘Cause that Devil's River runs through the back door of Sonora
But he don’t come around here anymore
There’s chile verde tacos and drunken desperados
Too stoned to find their way home
Out west of Bandera he’s had his share of
Rodeos out to ole Rocksprings
But losin’ ain’t winnin’ in the high canyon livin’
Gonna see what tomorrow brings
‘Cause that Devil's River runs through the back door of Sonora
But he don’t come around here anymore
There’s chile verde tacos and drunken desperados
Too stoned to find their way home
Del Rio Texas is far west as you’ll ever see him go
‘Cause Gary Rivers Country
Ain’t in it for the money
Or the gold down in ole Mexico
‘Cause that Devil's River runs through the back door of Sonora
But he don’t come around here anymore
There’s chile verde tacos and drunken desperados
Too stoned to find their way home
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Tighten Up
03:01
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TIGHTEN UP
Tighten Up, Tighten Up
Pour a little whiskey in my coffee cup
Tighten Up, Tighten Up
Pour a little whiskey in my coffee cup
Jack of Diamonds, King of Clubs
Settin’ traps in the name of love
Queen of Hearts, Ace of Spades
Better to die than to fade away
There’s a keg in the closet but I don’t care
Bourbon is better on that I swear
Blood sweat and whiskey on my guitar strings
Makes me wanna holler in harmony
Lazy Susan, Jack and Jim
Old man Weller taught me how to swim
On the ole Knob Creek, I hear the Rebel Yell
Coming out the bottom of Jacob’s Well
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Medina
03:02
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MEDINA
I went down to Pasadena to work the rigs for Texaco
It’s a long way from Medina and the life I used to know
But them big city lights shine like dollar signs in the sky
And you should’ve seen Gilley’s on a Saturday Night
I’ll get back to you Medina
One day for sure I know
When that gold is all but gone
Out the Gulf of Mexico
And all them pretty city ladies not a one can keep my heart
‘Cause all they want is money and a fancy foreign car
But I still drive my Chevy up and down Spencer Highway
And try to save my money, it’s getting’ harder every day
And I’ll get back to you Medina
One day for sure I know
When that gold is all but gone
Out the Gulf of Mexico
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DIAMONDS DON’T SHINE IN THE DARK
When I first met you we had a hell of a time
Out honky-tonkin’ damn near every night
But I was the fool who fell in love with you
And thought that a diamond ring could make a lady of you
Diamonds don’t shine in the dark
I thought they could capture your heart
And lure you out of the bar
But diamonds don’t shine in the dark
I should’ve known that you would never change
And be by my side through good times, sorrow and pain
Hopeless and broken, I went out lookin’ for you
And found you down at the bar in the arms of your next fool
Diamonds don’t shine in the dark
I thought they could capture your heart
And lure you out of the bar
But diamonds don’t shine in the dark
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P & L's Midway
03:02
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P & L’s MIDWAY
I come from Houston way down south
Raised in a honky-tonk with a po-boy in my mouth
Momma and Daddy let us boys run free
Them quarters for the jukebox made a junkie out of me
It was “Stars on The Water” and “On The Road Again”
And dancing with your Momma to “Hello Darlin’”
Grandma Loretta drove a gold Pontiac
Her friend had a coon dick tucked in his cowboy hat
There were prison guards and convicts, my brother and me
They gave away bunnies on Easter Sunday
It was “Stars on The Water” and “On The Road Again”
And dancing with your Momma to “Hello Darlin’”
Grandma Loretta lives up in Heaven now
Probably drinkin’ beer and dancin’ to them honky-tonk sounds
Shufflin’ through the saw-dust just like we used to do
Down at P&L’s Midway back in 1982
It was “Stars on The Water” and “On The Road Again”
And dancing with your Momma to “Hello Darlin’”
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Deliver Me
03:21
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DELIVER ME
When they lay me down to rest
Oh Deliver Me
'Cause I can’t seem to help myself
Oh Deliver Me
Oh Lord deliver me
Oh Lord deliver me
'Cause I can’t seem to help myself
Oh Deliver Me
When I reach the other side
Oh Deliver Me
'Cause I can’t seem to get it right
Oh Deliver Me
Oh Lord deliver me
Oh Lord deliver me
'Cause I can’t seem to help myself
Oh Deliver Me
When I take my last long breath
Oh Deliver Me
'Cause I can’t live in fear of death
Oh Deliver Me
Oh Lord deliver me
Oh Lord deliver me
'Cause I can’t seem to help myself
Oh Deliver Me
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My Old Time Gal
03:20
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MY OLD TIME GAL
You’re still my baby, you’re still my bride
Be here forever by your side
I’m never leavin’ you babe
In your bosom is where I’ll stay
There’s lots of pretty girls that like to look and stare
I know you act like you don’t care
But I’m here to tell ya that I love ya babe
I’m here to tell ya that I’m gonna stay
With you my old time gal
You’re still my lady, I’m still your man
Walkin’ forever hand in hand
I know I’m crazy and so are you
We belong together me and you
There’s lots of pretty girls that like to look and stare
I know you act like you don’t care
But I’m here to tell ya that I love ya babe
I’m here to tell ya that I’m gonna stay
With you my old time gal
When our days here are done
I’ll meet ya baby up above
And if you want to we can be
Oh together in eternity
There’s lots of pretty girls that like to look and stare
I know you act like you don’t care
But I’m here to tell ya that I love ya babe
I’m here to tell ya that I’m gonna stay
With you my old time gal
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The Honky-Tonk Life
03:49
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THE HONKY-TONK LIFE
Coffee’s strong and hot
There’s lots of pot
Hippie speed-ballin’ again
Last night we had one hell of a show
You know the party don’t end on the road
Baby don’t leave me I’m lonely
Don’t leave me alone in the night
‘Cause I’m getting older
The nights they are colder
Out livin’ the honky-tonk life
I try to be the man I should be
But some nights I end up on the floor
What the hell would they mean yea the songs I sing
If I never been knocked down before
Baby don’t leave me I’m lonely
Don’t leave me alone in the night
‘Cause I’m getting older
The nights they are colder
Out livin’ the honky-tonk life
No tears do I cry through these blood-shot eyes
Just trying to make it through the night
But the company I keep and the people we meet
Got us out here walkin’ the line
Baby don’t leave me I’m lonely
Don’t leave me alone in the night
‘Cause I’m getting older
The nights they are colder
Out livin’ the honky-tonk life
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One Foot In The Grave
03:38
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ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE
There’s a big blue sky
In the heavens above
I looked death right in the eye
And killed it with love
I don’t wanna go crazy
Just tryin’ to survive
I got one foot in the grave babe
Ah the hell with time
You’re my mornin’ sunshine
And my evenin’ glow
I thank God that you’re mine
I couldn’t make it alone
I don’t wanna go crazy
Just tryin’ to survive
I got one foot in the grave babe
Ah the hell with time
When I get up to heaven
Gonna see my soul
Yea and all is forgiven
In love and rock n roll
I don’t wanna go crazy
Just tryin’ to survive
I got one foot in the grave babe
Ah the hell with time
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Your Man
03:33
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YOUR MAN
I learned to love the mornin’ light
Watchin’ it shine off you babe
And I know that I can be a ball of fire
Spinnin’ in circles of rage
You give me strength when I’m weak with regret
And down on myself again
You are the one got you on my side
And with me until the end
So love me
And lie next to me
And I will always be
Your man
When the darkness come round blindin’ me so
You show me the light I can’t see
You pick me up when I can’t find my way
And lead me home to harmony
So love me
And lie next to me
And I will always be
Your man
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At Barton Springs
03:59
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AT BARTON SPRINGS
I poured me a glass of bourbon
In a wine glass with ice
Hopin' I could find the words to write you tonight
It’s been a rough and rocky travelin'
A little hard on us
But we are built on love and trust
When it comes to you and me
There ain't nothin' I would change
I loved you from the moment
That we met at Barton Springs
Forgiveness is the key
Be it big or small
We have it in our hearts to forgive all
It’ll stop the wheel
Of misfortune and sin
But you gotta live it, you gotta put your work in
When it comes to you and me
There ain't nothin' I would change
I loved you from the moment
That we met at Barton Springs
We have come a long way
Down a lonesome road
Where expression battles expectations
But the chances we take
Is the life we make
So c'mon baby let's celebrate
When it comes to you and me
There ain't nothin' I would change
I loved you from the moment
That we met at Barton Springs
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Shawn Nelson Austin
Shawn Nelson is a songwriter, musician and singer based in Austin who has been performing and making records for over a
decade. The Austin Chronicle named his 2011's San Juan Street "one of the best country albums of the year."
Shawn and the group of string band pickers have recorded a live studio album slated to be released in the Fall of 2016 marking Shawn's 9th independent release.
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