Carolina In The Pines Michael Martin Murphey

She came to me, said she knew me Said she'd known me a long time And she spoke of being in love With every mountain she had climbed And she talked of trails she'd walked up Far above the timber

Vanishing Breed Michael Martin Murphey

We're both the kind who can find peace of mind in the light of an old fireplace Wrapped in a blanket talking the night away Watching snow falling the lone wolf is calling out into the endless space There

Tying Knots In The Devil's Tail Michael Martin Murphey

Way high up in the Sierry Peaks Where the yellow-jack pines grow tall, Old Buster Jiggs and Sandy Bob Had a round-up camp last fall.

Carolina Pines Kate Wolf

Just an old house with the roof fallin' in Standin' on the edge of the field Watching the crops grow like its always done before Nobody lives here anymore The sun's going down on the Carolina pines I'm

Blue Sky Riding Song Michael Martin Murphey

This is the world friend, within the whirlwind, I'm spinning on my way, Bright lady destiny, bring out the best in me, In your blue sky way. You must be the one I loved back in another life.

Without My Lady There Michael Martin Murphey

High in the cascade mountains, On a green rainy windy ridge, Waiting uptight at the toll gate, Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, In the glittering Hollywood midnight, Full of nowhere millionaires.

Woodsmoke In The Wind Michael Martin Murphey

find myself again I'm gonna drift away like woodsmoke in the wind There's a place I know high up in the snow Waiting for me like a long lost friend And there I'll build a fire as I watch the flame go higher

Pearls in the Snow Michael Martin Murphey

In the love we knew Why was I untrue? Will I ever find a love like yours again?

The Streets Of Laredo Michael Martin Murphey

As I walked out in the streets of Laredo, As I walked out in Laredo one day, I spied a young cowboy wrapped up in white linen, Wrapped in white linen as cold as the clay.

Got To Pay The Fiddler Michael Martin Murphey

She crossed the Mississippi and she headed west A hillbilly baby in a hot pink dress She couldn't stand the slap of daddy's razor strap no more High heel shoes clicking down the street Fishnet stockings

Geronimo's Cadillac Michael Martin Murphey

Well they put Geronimo in jail down south Where he couldn't look the gift horse in the mouth Sergeant, sergeant, don't you feel There's something wrong with that automobile Governor, governor, isn't

The Old Chisholm Trail Michael Martin Murphey

We left ol' Texas October twenty-third Drivin' up the trail with the U-2 herd. I'm up in the morning before daylight, And before I sleep the moon shine bright.

Little Joe The Wrangler Michael Martin Murphey

in the evening when he rode into our camp On a little old brown pony he called Shaw In his brogan shoes and coveralls, a harder lookin' kid You never in you life have seen before.

Land Of Enchantment Michael Martin Murphey

"I met a lady in my drifting days I quickly fell under the spell of her loving ways A rose in the desert I loved her so In the land of enchantment, New Mexico We watched the sunset by the Rio Grande A

Cowboy Logic Michael Martin Murphey

, treat her like a queen That's cowboy logic, every cowboy's got it It's in the way he lives his life and the songs he sings That's cowboy logic, every cowboy's got it He's got a simple solution to just

Family Tree Michael Martin Murphey

a walnut floor Build the walls of pine and hang a cherry door I'll cut the beams above from mahogany And I'll get the love from the family tree I've wandered far and I've walked alone Till the morning

Wild Bird Michael Martin Murphey

Wild bird, I have mended your wing Now I'm wondering if my cold white hands can let go Just hold on to your fluttering heart I know you're anxious to make a new start And when you call me from the down

Desperation Road Michael Martin Murphey

"Driving West out on I-40 On my way to taste some California wine A broke down family flagged me down Near the Arizona line Their whole world was in a pickup I guess it couldn't pull the load It was just

Don't Count The Rainy Days Michael Martin Murphey

I was your hero, strong and fearless in your eyes You were softer than the summer sky Young lovers we were so unwise But time is a teacher and this time I've hurt you so Left you crying but don't you let

The Heart Knows The Truth Michael Martin Murphey

Man only sees what he wants to see I saw you loving me No ties to unwind, no promises to bind When the dawn set us free One night of moonlight and roses Was all that I saw in you Man only sees what he

Calico Silver Michael Martin Murphey

No rain and the weather got warm Broke down and I sold my farm Headed for the silver strike, I took my wife Calico silver gave us life.

The Ballad Of Jesse James Michael Martin Murphey

Jesse James was a man And he killed many men He robbed the Glendale train And he took from the richer And he gave that to the poorer He'd a hand and a heart and a brain Oh Jesse had a wife to mourn for

Long Line Of Love Michael Martin Murphey

Bought a beautiful diamond ring, Offered it to the sweetest thing I know And she said she would take it Started makin?

Never Givin' Up On Love Michael Martin Murphey

"Stars are fallin' and the moon is shinin' bright I can feel the teardrop in my eye One last kiss my darlin', remember me kind And always bear in mind someday we may meet again Goodbye my love, goodbye

Medicine Man Michael Martin Murphey

My soul is my pony I rode here today Through badlands and black hills I came a long way Hear me now old man I ask you to say A prayer for two people In your Sundance Way Medicine Man, I ask you to sing

What's Forever For? Michael Martin Murphey

I've been looking at people And how they change with the times And lately all I've been seeing are people Throwing love away and losing their minds Maybe it's me who's gone crazy But I can't understand

What Am I Doing Here Michael Martin Murphey

Starin' at the south end of north bound cattle Slavin' in the saddle all day You've got to be some kind of natural born fool To want to live your life this way Well it can't be the cooking, it sure ain't

Big Iron Michael Martin Murphey

them had a big iron on his hip, Big iron on his hip It was early in the morning when he rode into the town He came riding from the south side, slowly lookin' all around ""He's an outlaw loose and runnin

Two-Step 'Round the Christmas Tree Michael Martin Murphey

There's a wondrous sight and a joyful sound Every Christmas Eve in a western town Gather up the kids All the friends and family 'Cause the holly's hung and the candle's bright Their tunin' up the fiddle's

O Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie Michael Martin Murphey

"Oh, bury me not on the lone prairie," These words came low and mournfully From the pallid lips of a youth who lay On his dying bed at the close of day.

From The Word Go Michael Martin Murphey

My kind of walking the line Was down the side of a highway I thought I'd never get caught In the kind of love where I'd stay Then I ran into you And my running was through Chorus: From the word go I knew

River Of Time Michael Martin Murphey

"I'm not through loving you, it's just that you're gone Nothing I can say or do can undo what's done You took my heart along when you went away I gave all my love, I'll get it back some day In the river

Land Of The Navajo Michael Martin Murphey

Oh the wind blows cold on the trail of the buffalo Oh the wind blows cold in the land of the Navajo In the land of the Navajo A hundred miles from nowhere out on the desert sand One-eyed Jack the trader

Jukebox Michael Martin Murphey

It had bubbles goin' round and a big bass sound You could feel right through your feet Like a beacon in the night with the green and orange light Just a slot machine poundin' out the beat Played Silver

Rangeland Rebel Michael Martin Murphey

Ride rangeland rebel Ride over the land Ride to beat the devil Ride for your own brand Ride for your own brand I'm a rangeland rebel Riding for the lead I ride to beat the devil Beat the devil stampede

Wild Ripplin' Waters Michael Martin Murphey

"Just down by the river, just down by the shade Just down by the river, just down by the spring To see the wild ripplin' waters and hear the nightingale sing" Well they hadn't been there but an hour or

When The Work's All Done This Fall Michael Martin Murphey

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Wildfire Michael Martin Murphey

Mountain On a dark, flat land she rides On a pony she named Wildfire With a whirlwind by her side On a cold Nebraska night Oh, they say she died one winter When there came a killing frost And the

Song From Lonesome Dove Michael Martin Murphey

Lonesome dove, I hear your cry And if I had wings to fly I'd join you in your restless flight There's no place for a lonesome dove to rest tonight A rambler's heart is like a lonesome dove Far away from

Wildfire (Live) Michael Martin Murphey

yellow mountain on a dark flat land she rides On a pony she named Wildfire With a whirlwind by her side On a cold and drafty night Oh they say she died one winter When there came a chilling frost And the

Cowboy Pride Michael Martin Murphey

this letter and it's a long time overdue You're thinkin' "Just mind your own business" I wouldn't blame you if you do You know our range is gettin' smaller Hear you're all busted up inside But it ain't the

Rings Of Life Michael Martin Murphey

Letting the symmetry flow, Up from my roots to the sky. Fed by the fires of the earth, Sweet osmosis come quench my thirst. Just one more deep drink for me, One more ring of life around this tree.

Home On The Range Michael Martin Murphey

Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word and the skies are not cloudy all day Chorus: Home, home on the range Where the deer

Summer Ranges Michael Martin Murphey

that summer Could last forever That cold winds never Would reach our door I wish old partners Could ride for ever On summer ranges Forever more But snow must fall On summer ranges Old friends must face The

Red River Valley Michael Martin Murphey

From this valley they say you are going I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile They say you are taking the sunshine That has brightened in the pathway a while Come and sit by my side if you love

Secret Mountain Hideout Michael Martin Murphey

I'm leavin' here tonite Where I can find my place in the light Secret Mountain hideout Is where I'm longing to stay Where I can smile My blues away Secret Mountain Hideout That's what I'm talkin' about

I'm Gonna Miss You, Girl Michael Martin Murphey

Oh yellow autumn moon You'll find me blue tonight What with the summer gone What with the fading light No sails upon the lake No children upon the shore No funny sun burnt nose No little country store

Boy From The Country Michael Martin Murphey

Because he called the forest brother Because he called the earth his mother They drove him out into the rain And some people even said That the boy from the country was insane Because he spoke with

Still Got The Fire Michael Martin Murphey

Listen as the wind blows through my lonely nights Stirring sparks of love into desire Memories ignite the scattered ember lights Baby, I've still got the fire Through the flame of love burns low

Take It As It Comes Michael Martin Murphey

throne, don't mind the stool Carry on, carry on, carry on ...