To Washington John Mellencamp

Eight years of peace and prosperity Scandal in the White House An election is what we need From coast-to-coast to Washington So America voted on a president No one kept count On how the

John The Revelator John Mellencamp

John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator A book of the seven seals. Tell me what's John a writing?

Pop Singer John 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.

Lafayette John Mellencamp

You feel so good, Lafayette, now I've come to greet you Tell all my friends I've come back again I couldn't stay away, I was gone only a day But I'm comin' back to my sweet Lafayette I'm goin

Like a Rolling Stone (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - October 1992) John Mellencamp

Once upon a time you dressed so fine You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didnt you Peopled call, say, beware doll, youre bound to fall You thought they were all kiddin you You used to laugh about

The Eyes of Portland John Mellencamp

old ones and young ones, white ones and black They were all shapes and sizes, with rags on their backs So many people mixed up in this stew With no place to go and nothing to do [Chorus] All of thesе

Miss Missy (Album Version) John Mellencamp

could see, yeah Movie showing down at the Von Lee A church supper with Grandma and Grandad Let's go out and have ourselves the best time we've ever had Say goodnight, my Miss Missy Goodnight, it's time to

Stones In My Passway John Mellencamp

I got stones in my passway And my road seem dark as night I got stones in my passway And my road seem dark as night I have pains in my hearts They have taken my appetite I have a bird to whistle

The So-Called Free John Mellencamp

I went to Long Island To look at a diamond ring It sparkled so brightly in the window But to me it didn't mean a thing Both of us are sailors And our words were noise on wing Some lovers would buy it And

Baltimore Oriole John Mellencamp

Baltimore Oriole Took one look at that mercury, forty below No life for a lady To be draggin' her feathers around in the snow Leaving me blue, off she flew To the Tangipaho-down Louisiana Where

This May Not Be The End Of The World John Mellencamp

Please be quiet, everyone asleep Stella loocked her door and she requested some peace She teaches the English at the American school She teaches imaginary numbers and the golden rule She says it hard to

Positively Crazy (Album Version) John Mellencamp

We rode our horses in the city Didn't we love living there Now it's gone to those more beautiful 'Cause younger is always so pretty The marmalade the bed we made Seemed to stretch out into forever And

Diamond Joe John Mellencamp

I hired out to Diamond Joe, boys, Did offer him my hand, He gave a string of horses So old they could not stand.

The Kindness of Lovers John Mellencamp

lovers The kind you love and the ones you love even more And the rest are just something you do And they're the ones that always walk out the door [Chorus] They want very little from you Thеy're happy to

Check It Out John 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

Chance Meeting At The Tarantula (Album Version) John Mellencamp

somewhere Yeah, it was down in New Orleans In one of those back-street bars in the quarter Between Desire and Honalee You were dancin' with a friend of Michael's I remember how we met You were talkin' to

Crumblin' Down John 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

Days Of Farewell (Album Version) John Mellencamp

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 you be careful What you do I know There are people who are wondering

I'm Not Running Anymore (Album Version) John Mellencamp

you see me you're gonna pay" I said, "Holly, I'm not running anymore But I'm on my way" I'm on my way I'm on my way I'm on my way But I'm not running anymore Well I got two circus clowns here who like to

Mr. Bellows John Mellencamp

I'd like to take him out to dinner sometime Drive around in his motorcade Talk about those bills that ain't been paid and maybe later on, just for fun, We'll shoot off his submachine gun We'll shoot out

Small Town John Mellencamp

in a small town Oh, those small communities All my friends are so small town My parents live in the same small town My job is so small town Provides little opportunity Educated in a small town Taught to

Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First) John 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

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

Said goodbye to their families Said goodbye to their friends With pipe dreams in their heads And very little money in their hands Some are black and some are white Ain't to proud to sleep on the floor

Without Expression John Mellencamp

There are many things I'd love to turn you on to But somehow I feel they're safer where they are Yes, there's a man I know With no expression He's got none at all Yes, there's a man that I know With no

Your Life Is Now (Album Version) John Mellencamp

See the moon roll across the stars See the seasons turn like a heart Your finest days are lost to you This is your time here to do what you will do Your life is now Your life is now Your life is now In

Eden Is Burning (Album Version) 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? How could I have been so wrong about you?

Down In The Bottom John Mellencamp

Well now, baby meet me in the bottom, bring me my running shoes Well now, baby meet me in the bottom, bring me my running shoes Well, I'll come out the window, I won't have time to lose.

I Need A Lover John Mellencamp

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 the video As I watch from this hole I call home All the stony's are dancin' to

Break Me Off Some (Album Version) John Mellencamp

Babe break me off a piece of your love Once it's on I can't seem to get enough So keep it up Keep it comin' uh What Break me off some baby You're wicked, Baby So do what's right Break me off a piece of

It All Comes True (Album Version) John Mellencamp

What you believe about yourself It all comes true I was just a young girl My mother called me "Hon" My father was unhappy 'Cause I should have been his son They said, "Learn to be a waitress and learn

Cold Sweat (James Brown Cover) John Mellencamp

I don\'t care ha about your past I just want ho our love to last dee I don\'t care darlin about your faults huh I just want to satisfy your pulse Oh < When you kiss me When you mess me Hold

Paper In Fire John 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

Death Letter John Mellencamp

I see you Judgment Day: you know i didn't feel so bad 'til the good ol' Sun when down i didn't have a soul to throw my arms around i didn't feel so bad 'til the good ol' Sun down

Cherry Bomb John Mellencamp

Well I lived on the outskirts of town In a eight room farmhouse, baby When my brothers and friends were around There was always somethin' doin' Had me a couple of real nice girlfriends Stopped by to see

Ain't Even Done With The Night John Mellencamp

they don't explode You got your hands in my back pockets And Sam Cooke's singin' on the radio You say that I'm the boy who can make it all come true Well, I'm tellin' ya that I don't know if I know what to

Troubled Man John Mellencamp

It's the wake of all evil A universal mess I've always found trouble Even at my best No hopes to get better Until they put me down to rest I am a troubled man Anxiety and sorrow Underneath my skin Self

Pink Houses John Mellencamp

CHORUS: Oh but ain't that America for you and me Ain't that America somethin' to see baby Ain't that America home of the free Little pink houses for you and me There's a young man in a t-shirt Listenin

Jackie Brown John Mellencamp

Poorly educated and forced to live on the poor side of town. Is this your daughter, Jackie Brown? This pretty little girl In the worn out clothes That have been hand-me down.

Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - October 1992) John Mellencamp

around my head And you just sittin' there In your brand new leopard skin pill box hat Well, I asked the doctor if I could see you It's bad for your health, he said Yes, I disobeyed his orders I came to

Hurts So Good John Mellencamp

Don\'t have to be so exiting. Just tryin\' to give myself a little bit of fun, yeah. You always look so invitin\' You ain\'t as green as you are young Hey baby, its you.

We Are The People John Mellencamp

Written by: John Mellencamp If you're feelin' shut down May my thoughts be with you If you're a black man bein' beat down and shoved all around May my thoughts be with you If your world's gettin' a little

Where The World Began (Album Version) John Mellencamp

I'm tired of being grateful for a chance to take a dive I'm sick of everything I do just to keep myself alive When you cut away the skin that bears the brand Standin' in the darkness, Baby, there I am

Hurt So Good John Mellencamp

Don't have to be so exiting. Just tryin' to give myself a little bit of fun, yeah. You always look so invitin' You ain't as green as you are young Hey baby, its you.

Hey God John Mellencamp

We know that you're not on our side A few words of wisdom written down Ain't enough to sustain us anymore [Chorus] Hey God, if you're still there Would you please come down?

Jack & Diane John Mellencamp

JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP Jack and Diane Little ditty about Jack and Diane 2 American kids growin up in the heartland Jacky's gonna be a football star Diane debutante backseat of Jacky's car Suckin' on chili

Teardrops Will Fall John Mellencamp

I read your letter, darlin' Tears filled my eyes All of the promises you made were nothing but lies So I turned your photograph around face to the wall And when I dim the lights in my room tonight

Fruit Trader (Album Version) John Mellencamp

direction, I ain't got no morals Ain't got no politics, ain't got no particular point of view What I've got is plenty of time on my hands, Ol' Skinny's playground Hey, Lord, tell me again, what you want me to

The End Of The World John Mellencamp

Why does the sun go on shining Why does the sea rush to shore Don't they know it's the end of the world 'Cause you don't love me anymore.

Summer Of Love (Album Version) John Mellencamp

Exotic cars scream down the sunset of dreamsOn a hot sunny afternoonI'm in a hot dog standWith a strange love holding my handAnd we're both playin' it real coolIt's the summer of loveIt's the summe...

Lonely Ol' Night John Mellencamp

She calls me up and says baby it's a lonely ol' nightI don't know I'm just so scared and lonely all at the same timeNobody told us it was gonna work out this way No, no, no, no, noI guess they knew...