To The River John Cougar Mellencamp

They are master and slaves We are sunlight and shadow All roads to the river I am lost, I am saved I'm beloved and betrayed All roads to the river And the river runs wide And the river runs deep And I

Cuttin' Heads John Cougar Mellencamp

Yeah Yeah Poppi had a wife And she was black and Poppi was white (shout it out) Everything was rollin' great (shout it out) 'Til some man called her race a disgrace Oh no [Chant] Well Poppi went down to

Suzanne And The Jewels John Cougar Mellencamp

Suzanne was the jewel keeper.

Hand To Hold On To John Cougar Mellencamp

You can laugh and joke and make fun of your friends Spin in the middle when the troubles begin Take it nice and easy and always pretend That you're cool, so cool, so cool Say I'm alone and I'm

Hold to Hold on to John Cougar Mellencamp

You can laugh and joke and make fun of your friends Spin in the middle when the troubles begin Take it nice and easy and always pretend That you're cool, so cool, so cool Say I'm alone and I'm wild

The Big Jack John Cougar Mellencamp

midnight you're talking to some Frenchman About who does what to you know who You want the big jack You want the sky to crack You want something that's going to give you The big jack You want the big

The Face Of The Nation John Cougar Mellencamp

As I run through this life Sometimes it breaks my heart Seein' old people goin' downtown Stumblin' their way through the dark And the little babies cry For their mothers' warmth Sometimes I feel so helpless

Beige To Beige John Cougar Mellencamp

No songs on the stereo That we could sing with anymore. No dance that I can do That would not embarrass you. A sound bite here and there With no reason for me to care.

Pop Singer John Cougar Mellencamp

Never wanted to be no pop singer, Never wanted to write no pop songs. Never had no weird hair to get my songs over. Never wanted to hang out after the show. Pop singer (writing) of pop songs.

Pop Singer (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

Never wanted to be no pop singer never wanted to write no pop songs. never had no weird hair to get my songs over never wanted to hang out after the show. Pop singer of pop songs.

Rock In The Usa John Cougar Mellencamp

In The U.S.A. John Cougar Mellencamp They come from the cities And they come from the smaller towns Beat up cars with guitars and drummers Goin crack boom bam Chorus R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.

Rumbleseat (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

All the leaves are green All my friends are gone I'm livin' in my hometown I can barely get along I feel sorry for myself That's an easy thing to do I feel sorry for the world I feel sorry for you Yes

Peaceful World John Cougar Mellencamp

say If you're not part of the future then get out of the way Come on baby take a ride with me I'm up from Indiana down to Tennessee Everything is cool as can be In a peaceful world Racism lives in the

Miami John Cougar Mellencamp

Well I hear in Miami they have a lot of girls Who toast their flesh in the sun Living on allowances they receive from the old man at home To keep up appearances to have fun CHORUS: Hey baby Living in Miami

Danger List John Cougar Mellencamp

Put me on the danger list, Just too wild to tame. Take the drinks off of the table. Throw my guitar out the door. Set my sights on some new sunrise. Help my feet to the floor.

Your Life Is Now John Cougar Mellencamp

Your Life Is Now (written by John Mellencamp, George M.

Crumblin Down John Cougar Mellencamp

goes unpunished And I don't mind bein' their whippin' boy I've had that pleasure for years and years No no I never was a sinner--tell me what else can I do Second best is what you get 'til you learn to

Crumblin' Down John Cougar Mellencamp

goes unpunished And I don't mind bein' their whippin' boy I've had that pleasure for years and years No no I never was a sinner--tell me what else can I do Second best is what you get 'til you learn to

Just Another Day John Cougar Mellencamp

when you come home I breathe a little faster everytime we're together it'd never be the same if you're not here how can you stay away, away so long? why can't we stay together?

Rain On The Scarecrow John Cougar Mellencamp

Scarecrow on a wooden cross Blackbird in the barn Four hundred empty acres that used to be my farm I grew up like my daddy did My grandpa cleared this land When I was five I walked the fence while

Rain On The Scarecrow (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

Scarecrow on a wooden cross Blackbird in the barn Four hundred empty acres that used to be my farm I grew up like my daddy did My grandpa cleared this land When I was five I walked the fence while

Can You Take It John Cougar Mellencamp

You call me up, want me to come over When the servants are all in bed. And she said, "Daddy's on a flight tonight. Does that put any ideas in your head?" I say to her: [Chorus:] Take it all the way.

Teardrops Will Fall John Cougar Mellencamp

I read your letter Tears filled my eyes All of your promises failing Nothing but lies So I turned your photograph over face to the wall And when I dim the light in my room tonight Teardrops will fall Teardrops

Junior John Cougar Mellencamp

I live here on the street. I earn two hundred dollars a week. I'd like to say "Hey, thanks a lot." I know I'm missin' something But I don't know what it is That I don't got.

Days Of Farewell John Cougar Mellencamp

Days Of Farewell (written by John Mellencamp, Toby Myers) Be careful How you walk These days are evil Look how you talk I hear there are people that are listening This mystery Is up to you So

R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock) John Cougar Mellencamp

All the leaves are green All my friends are gone I'm livin' in my hometown I can barely get along I feel sorry for myself That's an easy thing to do I feel sorry for the world I feel sorry for you Yes

R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock) (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

All the leaves are green All my friends are gone I'm livin' in my hometown I can barely get along I feel sorry for myself That's an easy thing to do I feel sorry for the world I feel sorry for you Yes

I Need A Lover John Cougar Mellencamp

I've been walking the streets in the evening Racing through the human jungle at night I'm so confused my mind is indifferent Hey, I'm so weak won't somebody turn off the light Electricity runs through

Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First) John Cougar Mellencamp

In a hand painted night, me and Gypsy Scotty are partners At the Hotel Flamingo, wearing black market shoes This loud Cuban band is crucifying John Lennon No one wants to be lonely, no one wants to sing

The Same Way I Do John Cougar Mellencamp

Before you go to sleep And close your eyes I'd like to kiss you One more time Touch your lips Perhaps your soul I'll be still and say no more Oh tell me do you feel the same way I do Well the night was

China Girl John Cougar Mellencamp

China girl, i met you the sea sand You touched me with your cool hand Your perfume's in the wind China girl, your darry tells you lies white To keep you from my blue eyes You know it ain't no sin And i

Human Wheels John Cougar Mellencamp

This land, today, shall draw its last breath And take into its ancient depths This frail reminder of its giant, dreaming self While I, with human-hindered eyes Unequal to the sweeping curve of life

Rumbleseat John Cougar Mellencamp

All the leaves are green All my friends are gone I'm livin' in my hometown I can barely get along I feel sorry for myself That's an easy thing to do I feel sorry for the world I feel sorry for

Case 795 (The Family) John Cougar Mellencamp

He pulled out a knife And he stuck it to her. He left her bleeding On the floor in the kitchen With cake on her fingers And her wedding ring holding.

Positively Crazy John Cougar Mellencamp

Positively Crazy (written by John Mellencamp, George M.

Miss Missy John Cougar Mellencamp

pMiss Missy (written by John Mellencamp) There's a band playing down the street we could see, yeah Movie showing down at the Von Lee A church supper with Grandma and Grandad Let's go out and have

Key West Intermezzo John Cougar Mellencamp

Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First) John Mellencamp Album: Mr.

Check It Out John Cougar Mellencamp

A million young poets Screamin' out their words To a world full of people Just livin' to be heard Future generations Ridin' on the highways that we built I hope they have better understanding

Check It Out (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

A million young poets Screamin' out their words To a world full of people Just livin' to be heard Future generations Ridin' on the highways that we built I hope they have better understanding Check it

R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60`s Rock) John Cougar Mellencamp

All the leaves are green All my friends are gone I\'m livin\' in my hometown I can barely get along I feel sorry for myself That\'s an easy thing to do I feel sorry for the world I feel sorry for

Deep Blue Heart John Cougar Mellencamp

Daylight is leaving And the night is closing in In just a few hours The sleeplessness begins again My head feels thick And I'm unable to think I guess I'll wait 'til tomorrow And see what it brings I have

Too Much To Think About John Cougar Mellencamp

Sister help take this pain from my heart help me stand up and find out whats right Dont want to exist here in the dark When the gates of Eden offer so much light But theres too much to think about Too

Get A Leg Up John Cougar Mellencamp

over boy Get a leg up What's the matter Are you shy, shy, shy?

Thundering Hearts John Cougar Mellencamp

In these long, hot summer days, need a way to cool ourselves down. Pop off the top of that Chevrolet, drive through the carwash, laugh and fall around.

Paper In Fire John Cougar Mellencamp

She had a dream And boy it was a good one So she chased after her dream With much desire But when she got too close To her expectations Well the dream burned up Like paper in fire Paper in

Lonely Ol' Night John Cougar Mellencamp

She had a dream And boy it was a good one So she chased after her dream With much desire But when she got too close To her expectations Well the dream burned up Like paper in fire Paper in fare Stinkin

Lonely Ol' Night (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

She had a dream And boy it was a good one So she chased after her dream With much desire But when she got too close To her expectations Well the dream burned up Like paper in fire Paper in fare Stinkin

Women Seem John Cougar Mellencamp

Women seem to like me They seem to like what I have to say When they see me out in public Women seem to look my way Women seem to treat me so gracious They sing me to sleep with a song But there always

Paper In Fire (Album Ver.) John Cougar Mellencamp

Paper In Fire John Cougar Mellencamp She had a dream And boy it was a good one So she chased after her dream With much desire But when she got too close To her expectations Well the dream burned up Like

Eden Is Burning John Cougar Mellencamp

Eden Is Burning (written by John Mellencamp) Diane and Jack went to the movies They went to see Richard Pryor Screamin' on his knees for his lover How could have I been wrong about you?