Mansion Over The Hilltop Ricky Van Shelton

I'm satisfied with just a cottage below A little silver and a little gold But in that city where the ransomed will shine I want a gold one that's silver lined I've got a mansion just over the hilltop In

Crazy Over You Ricky Van Shelton

Can't you tell by the spell that I'm under This fella's wonderin' if you'll let me get next to you Is there a chance of gettin' through You never seem to notice me no matter what I do And everybody in

I'm Starting Over Ricky Van Shelton

"I know you're surprised to see me here tonight But I've done some thinking today I was wrong to me but that's what it took to see Just what I was throwing away I'm starting over right here and now If

I've Cried My Last Tear For You (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

would take it's place Drop by drop as time went by I slowly ran that river dry Until I finally realized today [Chorus:] That I've cried my last tear for you Wasted my last year on you There's no trace of the

I've Cried My Last Tear For You Ricky Van Shelton

would take it's place Drop by drop as time went by I slowly ran that river dry Until I finally realized today [Chorus:] That I've cried my last tear for you Wasted my last year on you There's no trace of the

Where Was I Ricky Van Shelton

Well I think I get the message I'm not deaf and I'm not blind But the signals that I'm getting have caught me by surprise It seems that you've decided to just get up and go But if the reasons here are

Family Bible Ricky Van Shelton

"There's a fam'ly bible on the table Each page is torn and hard to read But the fam'ly bible on the table Will ever be my key to memories.

Somebody Lied (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

Well it ain't true I was here most all last night I got over you the day you left Could it be somebody lied They said what? That I was cryin'? I haven't shed a tear in years That I spoke your name?

Somebody Lied Ricky Van Shelton

Well it ain't true I was here most all last night I got over you the day you left Could it be somebody lied They said what? That I was cryin'? I haven't shed a tear in years That I spoke your name?

Ultimately Fine Ricky Van Shelton

I see you're walkin' and I hear you're talkin' And when you're dancin' you leave all the boys behind Hey what's your secret well I gotta know Won't you tell me how you always steal the show Ultimately

Life's Little Ups and Downs (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

I don't know how to tell her I didn't get that raise in pay today And I know how much she wanted That dress in Baker's window And it breaks my heart to see her have to wait And cancel all the plans she

Life's Little Ups And Downs Ricky Van Shelton

I don't know how to tell her I didn't get that raise in pay today And I know how much she wanted That dress in Baker's window And it breaks my heart to see her have to wait And cancel all the plans she

Swimming Upstream Ricky Van Shelton

me at an early age I had to sink or swim He said, "Boy, that old river of life can wash away your dreams But you gotta keep right on kicking and swimming upstream" Before I knew it I was out there on the

Crime Of Passion Ricky Van Shelton

a place to rob" Now the man at the station's name was Jim I saw it sewed on his shirt I told him do what I say you'll live another day Nobody's gotta get hurt It was a crime of passion She took me by the

Crime Of Passion (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

a place to rob" Now the man at the station's name was Jim I saw it sewed on his shirt I told him do what I say you'll live another day Nobody's gotta get hurt It was a crime of passion She took me by the

Wild-Eyed Dream Ricky Van Shelton

down in Chattanooga That's where I first met her I thought that I knew her She turned my world around, she turned a country boy upside down But she turned out to be just another night time bird on the

Wild-Eyed Dream (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

down in Chattanooga That's where I first met her I thought that I knew her She turned my world around, she turned a country boy upside down But she turned out to be just another night time bird on the

I'll Leave This World Loving You Ricky Van Shelton

Walk away leave with my blessing Once in awhile, let me hear from you If we never meet again, before my life is over I'll leave this world loving you You can take every thing but my memories For they're

The Picture Ricky Van Shelton

You say your man is everythin' you ever dreamed of He's everythin' that you wanted me to be And from lookin' at this photograph I can see without a doubt Oh, you have the perfect family All that was I

After The Lights Go Out Ricky Van Shelton

"Tonight I'm out with the crowd I'm out where the music's playing loud And I'm hiding all the memories we knew But it won't be long 'till I'll be missing you.

Keep It Between The Lines (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

He was sitting beside me In the passenger seat As I looked through the windshield At the quiet little street He was smiling so proud As he gave me the key But inside, I knew He was as nervous as me I

Keep It Between The Lines Ricky Van Shelton

He was sitting beside me In the passenger seat As I looked through the windshield At the quiet little street He was smiling so proud As he gave me the key But inside, I knew He was as nervous as me I

Baby, I'm Ready Ricky Van Shelton

Well, tonight's my night to really howl Tonight's my night I'm on the prowl And I'm in the mood for lovin' gal Well, if you're waitin' on me, baby, I'm ready Tonight's my night to dine and dance Tonight's

I Don't Care (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

"Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine I don't care if the bells don't chime Just as long as you love me I don't care if the tops don't spin I don't care if the gins won't gin Just as long as

You Would Do The Same For Me Ricky Van Shelton

Please, there's no need for any thank you's For loving you so faithfully From the moment that we met Something in me said that you would do the same for me When we walked down the aisle of the chapel And

Who'll Turn Out The Lights (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

"I wonder who'll turn out the lights In your world tonight Whose shoulder will your head Be resting on?

Wear My Ring Around Your Ricky Van Shelton

Won't you wear my ring around your neck To tell the world I'm yours, by heck Let them see your love for me And let them see by the ring around your neck Won't you wear my ring around your neck To

Wear My Ring Around Your Neck Ricky Van Shelton

Won't you wear my ring around your neck To tell the world I'm yours, by heck Let them see your love for me And let them see by the ring around your neck Won't you wear my ring around your neck To

He's Got You Ricky Van Shelton

"I've got your picture that you gave to me And it's signed With Love just like it used to be Oh the only thing different the only thing new I've got this picture he's with you I've got the records we used

The Old Rugged Cross Ricky Van Shelton

(George Bennard) On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain.

A Bridge I Didn't Burn Ricky Van Shelton

Can feel the need and know it won't be long Until I give into rising weakness and I pick up the phone I always head in her direction when there's no place else to turn

Let Me Live With Love (And Die With You) Ricky Van Shelton

Honey, sit down, let me tell you what I'm thinking A story I remember as a kid About a man who tried to tell his wife he loved her And the strong and simple heart felt way he did He said, I thank the Lord

Sweet Memories Ricky Van Shelton

Sweet memories Sweet memories My world is like a river, as dark as it is deep Night after night, the past slips in and gathers all my sleep My days are just an endless stream of emptiness to me Filled

Silver Bells Ricky Van Shelton

Dressed in holiday style In the air There's a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear Silver bells silver bells

Country Christmas Ricky Van Shelton

"Mommie pop the popcorn and we'll string it on the tree Apples nuts and candy, oh what a Christmas feel Daddy play the organ and we'll all sing Silent Night We'll have a good old country Christmas alright

Statue Of A Fool (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

Somewhere there should be For all the world to see A statue of a fool Made of stone The image of a man Who let love Slip through his hands And then Just let him stand there All alone And they're on his

I'll Be Home For Christmas Ricky Van Shelton

"I'll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents under the tree.

From A Jack To A King Ricky Van Shelton

From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding ring I've played an ace and I won the queen I walked away with your heart From a jack to a king With no regrets I stacked, I stacked the cards, I stacked

Statue Of A Fool Ricky Van Shelton

Somewhere there should be For all the world to see, A statue of a fool, made of stone. The image of a man, Who let love Slip through his hands. And then just let him stand there all alone.

Living Proof (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

She hangs up the phone and her heart starts to pound Someone just told her an old friend's in town And a million old feelings come rushing in Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend She's living

Living Proof Ricky Van Shelton

She hangs up the phone and her heart starts to pound Someone just told her an old friend's in town And a million old feelings come rushing in Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend She's living

Pretty Paper Ricky Van Shelton

darling from you Pretty pencils to write I love you Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Crowded street, busy feet hustle by him Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh There he sits all alone on the

I Shall Not Be Moved Ricky Van Shelton

Well Lordy I shall not be, I shall not be moved I shall not be, I shall not be moved Just like a tree that's growin' in the meadow (down by the water) I shall not be moved I'm on my way to glory land and

Please Come Home for Christmas Ricky Van Shelton

"Bells will be ringing The glad, glad news Oh, what a Christmas To have the blues My baby's gone I have no friends To wish me greetings Once again Choirs will be singing 'Silent night' Christmas

Backroads Ricky Van Shelton

CHORUS I've got the radio blastin' I've got the windows rolled down And I'm cruisin' these backroads on the outskirts of town I can feel the wind a-blowin' Hear the big engines whine When I'm cruisin'

Backroads (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

CHORUS I've got the radio blastin' I've got the windows rolled down And I'm cruisin' these backroads on the outskirts of town I can feel the wind a-blowin' Hear the big engines whine When I'm cruisin'

From A Jack To A King (Album Version) Ricky Van Shelton

"From a jack to a king From loneliness to a wedding ring I played an ace and I won a queen And walked away with your heart From a jack to a king With no regrets I stacked the cards last night And

Silent Night Ricky Van Shelton

Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah Christ the Savior is born! Silent night! holy night!

White Christmas Ricky Van Shelton

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With

Love Is Burnin' Ricky Van Shelton

Well, the morning that I met you baby, I could feel the heat My blood started fallin' from my head down to my feet You started a fire way deep down in my soul, baby in my soul Now, this love is burnin'