Charley Pride

Sometimes I want to throw my arms around you
Then I tremble at the thought of giving in
Because I know how much it costs to love you
And I'm so afraid of losing you again

[Chorus]
Being close to you revives the sorrow
That wakes me up and tells me I can't win
I'd love to wake up in your arms tomorrow
But I'm so afraid of losing you again

If heaven were to hear my heart's confessions
Wanting you would be my greatest sin
But I'm glad you're no longer my possession
'Cause I'm so afraid of losing you again

[Chorus]

I'm so afraid of losing you again

Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night
When I bought it for you darling it seemed to be just right
Should I take it to the jeweler so it won't fit so tight
Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night

Did you enjoy yourself last night dear how was the show
You know that I don't mind it when you go
I understand sometimes we all need time alone
But why do you always leave your ring at home

Does my ring hurt your finger when you're away from me
I'm so proud when you wear it for all the world to see
Should I take it to the jeweler so it won't fit so tight
Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night
Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night

I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me
Tomorrow I'll say Happy Birthday darling
And surprise you with a gift when I come home
Then my forgetful arms will reach out for you
I can't forget you just because you're gone

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I can't believe that you stopped loving me
It's too much for me to understand
How can anything so real become a dream
I can't believe that you've stopped loving me


I sifted all the reasons why you left me
And I've gone back and relived all the love we had
For every tear we lost I found a thousand smiles
And the good times always outweighed the bad

[Chorus:]
I can't believe that you stopped loving me
It's too much for me to understand
How can anything so real become a dream
I can't believe that you've stopped loving me
I can't believe that you've stopped loving me

When all your loves have ended
When all your friends have flown
Who'll be around to want you
When all your loves have gone
Only a fool would do it

After the way you've done
How many fools would have you
I know one

This fool keeps wondering
Why he fell in love at all
But you might need this fool
Around in case you fall
After the party's over

And you've had your fill of fun
If you need a fool to forgive you
I know one

You never know, you might be lonely
When all your loves have missed
It wouldn't hurt to keep
An extra fool on your list
After your heart's been broken
And it needs a place to run
If you'll take a fool who loves you

I know one
Yes, I know one
I know one

Baby it's gonna take a little bit longer for me to ever get you off of my mind
Baby it's gonna take a little bit longer cause I've been lovin' you a long long time
People try to tell me that it won't be long till I won't even miss you anymore
But I can tell them it must be something mighty wrong every day I want you even more
And baby it's gonna take...
[ guitar - steel ]
They say this lonely feeling it'll go away but after all this time now it ain't gone
Every weaken moment and every night and day just seems to keep on keeping on
And baby it's gonna take...
Yes I've been lovin' you a long long time

Down at the railroad station there's people gettin' on
Some are a goin' north some are a goin' south I'm just goin' to be gone
Some people are born to be takers others just want to give
Some people live just to love but I just love to live
For I was just born to be exactly what you see
Nothing more or less I'm not the worst or the best
I just try to be exactly what you see today and every day I'm just me

When people say their life is rough I wonder compared to what
Some are wantin' more and more's gettin' less I just want what I've got
Some want to live on a hill others down by the sea
Some want to live inside high walls I just want to live free
For I was just born...
Oh I was just born to be exactly what you see today and every day I'm just me

So I feel so blue sometimes I wanna die
And so I've got a broken heart so what
They say that time will heal all wounds in mice and men
And I know that someday I'll forget and love again

But just between you and me
I've got my doubts about it
But just between you and me
You're too much to forget

So I've lost the only girl I ever loved
And so I've never felt so low so what
I'll just tell myself each time I wanna cry
That someday time will dry the teardrops from my eyes

But just between you and me
I'm not so sure about it
Cause just between you and me
You're too much to forget
You're too much to forget

Have you ever been awaken by the crowing of a rooster
While the night is still heavy on the ground
And the voice of Uncle Ben seems to break the morning silence
Bringing lights to windows all around
Well it's time to rise and shine and start another hard work day
Get the cows in and start the milking chores
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

[ steel - fiddle ]

Something bout the smell of cornbread cooking on a wood stove
Seems to bring a picture to my mind
Of a little three room house with mama in the kitchen
But she can't stop to talk ain't got the time
She's a fixing dad his supper he's a working over time
Tryin' to pay our bill at the grocery store
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

[ steel - fiddle ]

As I think about my childhood and of my old hometown
I don't really miss them like before
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

Before you take another step there's something you should know
About the years ahead and how they'll be
You'll be living in a world where roses hardly ever grow
Cause all I have to offer you is me
There'll be no mansion waiting on the hill with crystal chandeliers
Then there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
Everything I have is standing here in front of you to see
All I have to offer you is me

[Steel]

Sweetheart I'll give you all my love in every way I can
But make sure that's what you want while you're still free
The only gold I have for you is in this wedding band
Cause all I have to offer you is me
There'll be no mansion...

Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night
When I bought it for you darling it seemed to be just right
Should I take it to the jeweler so it won't fit so tight
Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night

Did you enjoy yourself last night dear how was the show
You know that I don't mind it when you go
I understand sometimes we all need time alone
But why do you always leave your ring at home

Does my ring hurt your finger when you're away from me
I'm so proud when you wear it for all the world to see
Should I take it to the jeweler so it won't fit so tight
Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night
Does my ring hurt your finger when you go out at night

Down at the railroad station there's people gettin' on
Some are a goin' north some are a goin' south I'm just goin' to be gone
Some people are born to be takers others just want to give
Some people live just to love but I just love to live
For I was just born to be exactly what you see
Nothing more or less I'm not the worst or the best
I just try to be exactly what you see today and every day I'm just me

When people say their life is rough I wonder compared to what
Some are wantin' more and more's gettin' less I just want what I've got
Some want to live on a hill others down by the sea
Some want to live inside high walls I just want to live free
For I was just born...
Oh I was just born to be exactly what you see today and every day I'm just me

Rain drippin' off the brim of my hat,
It sure looks cold today.
Here I am a-walkin' down 66,
Wish she hadn't done me this way.

Sleepin' under a table in a roadside park,
A man could wake up dead;
But it sure seemed warmer than it did
Sleepin' in my king-size bed.

[Chorus]
Is anybody goin' to San Antone or Phoenix, Arizona?
Any place is all right as long as I can forget I've ever known her.

Wind whippin' down the neck of my shirt
Like I aint got nothin' on;
But I'd rather fight the wind and rain
Than what I was fightin' at home.

[Chorus]

Yonder comes a truck with the U.S. mail
For people writin' letters back home.
Well, tomorrow she'll want me back again
But I'll still be just as gone.

[Chorus]

Baby it's gonna take a little bit longer for me to ever get you off of my mind
Baby it's gonna take a little bit longer cause I've been lovin' you a long long time
People try to tell me that it won't be long till I won't even miss you anymore
But I can tell them it must be something mighty wrong every day I want you even more
And baby it's gonna take...
[ guitar - steel ]
They say this lonely feeling it'll go away but after all this time now it ain't gone
Every weaken moment and every night and day just seems to keep on keeping on
And baby it's gonna take...
Yes I've been lovin' you a long long time

Whenever I chance to meet
some old friends on the street
They wonder how does a man
get to be this way
I've always got a smilin' face
any time and any place
And everytime they ask me
why I just smile and say
You've got to kiss
an angel good mornin'
And let her know you think
about her when you're gone
Kiss an angel good mornin'
and love her like a devil
when you get back home

Well people may try to guess
the secret of happiness
But some of them never learn
it's a simple thing
The secret I'm speaking of is
a woman and a man in love
And the answer is in the song
that I always sing
You've got to kiss an angel good mornin'
And let her know you think
about her when you're gone
Kiss an angel good mornin'
and love her like a devil
when you get back home
You've got to kiss an angel good mornin'
And let her know you think
about her when you're gone
Kiss an angel good mornin'
and love her like a devil
when you get back home

Have you ever been awaken by the crowing of a rooster
While the night is still heavy on the ground
And the voice of Uncle Ben seems to break the morning silence
Bringing lights to windows all around
Well it's time to rise and shine and start another hard work day
Get the cows in and start the milking chores
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

[ steel - fiddle ]

Something bout the smell of cornbread cooking on a wood stove
Seems to bring a picture to my mind
Of a little three room house with mama in the kitchen
But she can't stop to talk ain't got the time
She's a fixing dad his supper he's a working over time
Tryin' to pay our bill at the grocery store
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

[ steel - fiddle ]

As I think about my childhood and of my old hometown
I don't really miss them like before
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore