Without My Lady There Michael Martin Murphey

What would I have done without my lady there? Cold shifty eyes and french fries, Stuck in a tourist trap, Waiting alone at the gas pump In a town that ain't on the map.

Wild Ripplin' Waters Michael Martin Murphey

As I was out walkin' and ramblin' one day I spied a fair couple a-comin' my way One was a lady, as fair as could be And the other was a cowboy, and a brave one was he He said "Where are you goin', my pretty

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

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.

Cowboy Logic Michael Martin Murphey

his advice, he'll more than likely say If it's a fence, mend it, if it's a dollar bill, spend it Before if burns a hole down in them jeans It it's a load, truck it, if it's a punch, duck it If she's a lady

Wildfire (Live) Michael Martin Murphey

She comes down 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

Spanish Is The Lovin' Tongue Michael Martin Murphey

Spanish is the lovin' tongue Soft as springtime, light as spray There was a girl I learned it from Living down Sonora way Now I don't look much like a lover Yet I say her love words over Late at night

Wildfire Michael Martin Murphey

She comes down from Yellow 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

What Am I Doing Here Michael Martin Murphey

There's got to be something better up there So what am I doing here?

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

Children of the Wild World Michael Martin Murphey

bird the hunter comes from town He longs to see you on his wall you match his mantlepiece of brown Faster wild bird your sun is sinking down I'd love to ride your noble wings I would utter not a sound There

Jukebox Michael Martin Murphey

the night with the green and orange light Just a slot machine poundin' out the beat Played Silver Threads And Golden Needles Monkees Turtles Byrds and Beatles Really took a lot of hard knocks And I met my

The Streets Of Laredo Michael Martin Murphey

Take me to the valley, there lay the sod o'er me, I'm a young cowboy and know I´ve done wrong." "I see by your outfit that you are a cowboy." These words he did say as I boldly walked by.

Tying Knots In The Devil's Tail Michael Martin Murphey

"The Devil be damned," says Buster Jiggs, "Us boys is a little bit tight; But you don't go gatherin' no cowboys' souls Without one helluva fight."

Run Toward The Light Michael Martin Murphey

the night ahead looks so black Now we're risking everything Not knowing what the day will bring We're going where there's no turning back All I know is this feels right So hold on with all your might There

O Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie Michael Martin Murphey

"Bury me not on the lone prairie Where coyotes howl and the wind blows free;" In a narrow grave six foot by three, bury me not on the lone prairie," "Oh, bury me not--" And his voice failed there, But

Carolina In The Pines Michael Martin Murphey

new moon on the fourteenth First quarter, the twenty first And the full moon in the last week Brings a fullness to this earth There's no guesswork in the clockwork Of the world's heart or mind There

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

Big Iron Michael Martin Murphey

"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day Hardly spoke to folks around him, didn't have too much to say, No one dared to ask his business, no one dared to make a slip The stranger there among

Cowboy Pride Michael Martin Murphey

cowboy pride will make a fool of you Good women are hard to find I'm talkin' about the faithful kind I hear you're running with that waitress and she's under age and wild You know your wife's the best there

The Ballad Of Jesse James Michael Martin Murphey

Howard Has laid Jesse James in his grave On Wednesday night When the moon was shining bright They robbed that Glendale train And the folks from miles about (yeah they can) They all said without a doubt

Home On The Range Michael Martin Murphey

to the banks of Red River, where seldom, if ever his flickering campfires still burn Repeat chorus How often at night when the heavens are bright with the light from the glittering stars Have I stood there

What's Forever For? Michael Martin Murphey

the glory in living Doesn't anybody ever stay together anymore And if love never lasts forever Tell me what's forever for And I see love hungry people Tryin' their best to survive When right there

Woodsmoke In The Wind Michael Martin Murphey

I've got left to do I'm gonna get so lost, I'll 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

Long Line Of Love Michael Martin Murphey

some wedding plans She looked at me and she took my hand and said Are you sure we can make it I said my granddad? s still in love with my grandma I said my Dad still thinks my Mom?

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

I have got a home boys, a good one you all know Although I haven't seen it since very long ago I'm headed back to Dixie once more to see them all I'm going to see my mother when the work's all done this

The Old Chisholm Trail Michael Martin Murphey

Oh come along, boys, and listen to my tale, I'll tell you all my troubles on the ol' Chisholm trail.

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.

The Running Blood Michael Martin Murphey

I'm a big race horse I can run so fast I don't even think about bein last When I make my move I don't feel no pain I got running blood rushin through my viens So don't hold on Don't hold back If you gonna

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

The Yellow Rose Of Texas Michael Martin Murphey

She cried so when I left her It like to broke my heart And if I ever find her We never more will part.

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

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

Renegade Michael Martin Murphey

RENEGADE Styx/Michael Martin Murphey Oh mama I'm in fear for my life From the long arm of the law Lawman has put an end to my running And I'm so far from my home Oh mama I can hear you a crying You're

Talkin' To The Wrong Man Michael Martin Murphey

Hey, Daddy I've got a problem Last night I took my girlfriend For a ride And the way she Touched my hand, Dad Got this funny feeling deep inside So I leaned over and I kissed her Put my arms around her

Got To Pay The Fiddler Michael Martin Murphey

stockings and aching feet She was bound and determined and determined not to be bound To the life of a wife in a sleepy little sawmill town If you wantna be wild you better beware It's a dangerous world out there

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

Jack Of Diamonds Michael Martin Murphey

Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds I've known you of old You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold Beafsteak when I'm hungry Rye whiskey when I'm dry Greenbacks when I'm hard up And heaven when

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

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

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 Heart Knows The Truth Michael Martin Murphey

all that I saw in you Man only sees what he wants to see But the heart knows the truth Oh, the heart knows the truth Man only hears what he wants to hear I heard me say goodbye I didn't listen to what my

Land Of The Navajo Michael Martin Murphey

Said Jack to Running Elk I'd gamble all my precious stones Before I'd leave my body here among these bleached bones For now my time is drawin' near and I'm filled with dark regret My spirit longs to journey

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

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

Pearls in the Snow Michael Martin Murphey

For Christmas, girl, I gave you a string of pearls Hoping you'd forgive my faithless wandering But you turned away and said you cannot buy my love And threw the pearls into the falling snow Pearls in

Family Tree Michael Martin Murphey

"Gonna buy some wood every size and length Gonna build it good using all my strength Gonna clear the land where the house will be And start another branch of the family tree Gonna chalk a line and lay

Little Joe The Wrangler Michael Martin Murphey

We found him there at sun up where old Blue Rocket fell In some washout twenty feet below Beneath his horse smashed to a pulphis spur had rung the knell For our little Texas stray bos, wrangler Joe.

Tumbling Tumbleweeds Michael Martin Murphey

I'll keep rolling along Deep I' my heart is a song Here on the range I belong Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds.

Route 66 Michael Martin Murphey

If you ever plan to motor west Take my way the highway that's the best Get your kicks on Route 66 It winds from Chicago to LA More than two thousand miles all the way Get your kicks on Route 66 You go