Trouble (Duet with Delbert McClinton) Iris Dement

I went to church on Sunday, I swung my chariot low Reached up to kiss the deacon, he said "You'd better go" Trouble, I'm in trouble with him Trouble's where I'm going Trouble's the only place I've ever

Desperation Delbert McClinton

money Tryin' to get a grip, tryin' to get back on my feet She's sleepin' in the kitchen on the hardwood floor Said it fixed her back, it don't hurt no more She's lookin' real good, but she's still havin' trouble

Quality Time Iris Dement

and in just a few hours more overtime he can pay-off that boat And they've got nice big houses, and they've got nice big cars and it looks, from the outside, like they're really going far but there's trouble

Won't Be Me Delbert McClinton

Who's gonna keep you out of trouble? Do you really think he's man enough down there on his knees?

I'm With You Delbert McClinton

I'm With You Are we staying home, are we going downtown? Are we dressing up baby, or dressing down? Oh, whatever...

B-Movie Boxcar Blues Delbert McClinton

Caught a ride in South Dakota With two girls in a light blue Desoto One's names was Jane The other was plain But they both had racing motors Next I caught a ride with a gamblers wife She had a

Hammerhead Stew Delbert McClinton

take my pen knife and I'd end that shark's life And fix you up some hammerhead stew Come on let me be your hero Somebody who can play it cool Someone to go under the gun And keep 'em all from messin' with

Dead Wrong Delbert McClinton

you can't come in And it's wrong It's just wrong It's all wrong He's a house full of people Whether he's drinkin' or not But she's gotta keep tryin' 'Cause he's all she's got She's back on the phone With

I Wanna Thank You Baby Delbert McClinton

Heart to heart talks and moonlight walks Receiving money by mail A fireplace with a view and being here with you Honey, sure beats laying in that Fort Worth jail I'm so glad I found me 'cause with

Your Memory, Me And The Blues Delbert McClinton

I wake up each morning with you on my mind It's funny how sweet dreams can be so unkind Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get over you A creature of habit in all that I do When I make coffee, I still make

Money Honey Delbert McClinton

Money honey, money's what I need If I'm ever gonna get her to reconsider me Money honey, money's what it takes But the harder I work seems like the less I make I need me a big old slice of American pie With

Lone Star Blues Delbert McClinton

Texas too I've done all I know to do Tryin' to lose, tryin' to lose these lone star blues I got laid off at Brown and Root On my way back to Cut and Shoot I lost my wristwatch and my boots Shootin' dice with

Alright By Me Delbert McClinton

here's what she's sayin' Honey that's alright by me I've got everything I need I can't wait till June To celebrate our honeymoon Springtime is the right time Nothing else compares To seeing you with

Don't Leave Home Without It Delbert McClinton

tonight I put a card and a candle in your overnight Baby, you sure look nice When you go out there in that big old world I can't help but worry, you're such a little girl But you'll have my love with

I Want To Love You Delbert McClinton

I want to love you, Take you in my arms and love you It's not just because you're always on my mind, With me all the time I just want to love you I want to kiss you, Girl, and let you know I miss

Baggage Claim Delbert McClinton

in baggage claim She called me up this mornin', said she needed to see me bad She was Jonesin' real hard for the love she knew I had Said she woke up sweatin'; from a dream she had last night Filled with

All There Is Of Me Delbert McClinton

I've changed One more last chance is all I really need She's out there somewhere, Lord only knows where And the despair has taken hold of me If you should see her and if she seems bitter Please plead with

Down Into Mexico Delbert McClinton

casino out in Vegas Had a million dollars on the wall Got my imagination workin' overtime I knew I had to have it all I knew I had to have it all Sherrie was a dancer, she was a schemer We came up with

The Rub Delbert McClinton

My guess is, he just went insane, tried to swim away with too much change. The Doctor said I can fix that for ya but it's gonna be awhile. Just go on an' take a seat.

Same Kind Of Crazy Delbert McClinton

If there's anything at all that's wrong with her, It's something I just can't see. Ain't no doubt about me, She's the same kind of crazy as me.

Smooth Talk Delbert McClinton

to you Don't let some slow walkin', good lookin', fast talkin' man Make a chump out of you Baby, don't let the smooth talk fool you You know I've been around awhile I got some information you can use With

Maybe Someday Baby Delbert McClinton

And if I’m losing, at least I’m moving, And it’s easier to live with than standing still. She called me collect from a pay telephone, She said, “Who’s gonna love you when you’re old?”

I've Got Dreams To Remember Delbert McClinton

put our hearts in the hands of fate Time will tell, if what we've got was worth the wait And there's a fire, that's been burning deep inside of me And I don't need nobody else 'Cause now you're here with

This Kind Of Happy Iris Dement

I traveled high, I traveled low and there was no place I didn't go looking for this kind of happy with you I had a love, it wasn't right and I spent so many lonely nights yearning for this kind of happy

Letter To Mom Iris Dement

yesterday 'cause I had some things that I had to say and I know that when she reads them she's gonna cry But in the end I hope she sees that I'm just trying to break free 'cause I've been walking 'round with

Fifty Miles Of Elbow Room Iris Dement

Twelve-hundred miles, it's length and breadth That four-square city stands It's gem-set walls of jasper shine They're not made by human hands One-hundred miles it's gates are wide Abundant entrance there With

There's A Wall In Washington Iris Dement

A father, he traveled from far away to walk the path 'til he finds that name He reaches his hand up and traces each letter The tears they fall as his memories gather for the boy who filled his heart with

Giving It Up For Your Love Delbert McClinton

Givin' It Up For Your Love Delbert McClinton ?

One Of The Fortunate Few Delbert McClinton

Well, for one thing, there was a whole lot of guysWho would've liked to have been in my shoesBut the upkeep on a woman like thatWill give an old poor boy the bluesStill the pleasure was worth the p...

Right To Be Wrong Delbert McClinton

When the words came tumbling out of my mouth I felt it all goin' south But I kept on talkin', 'til you started walking Now I'm trying to dig my way out Ain't I got a right to be wrong? I can't bel...

The Part I Like Best Delbert McClinton

She can be a tough guy when she needs toShe can be a sweetie when she wants toShe's never in a rush, conspicuousShe makes it look so easy it's ridiculousThe part I like best is when she makes love ...

I'll Change My Style Delbert McClinton

I'll change my way Each night and every day If there's something 'bout my lovin' That don't please you Tell me, my darlin' And I'll change that too I'll change my walk Even change my talk If there...

Kiss Her Once For Me Delbert McClinton

Ever since the day she left She never left my mind I see the tears on her sweet face From when we said goodbye But some things in this life Are just not meant to be When you're holding her tonight...

Midnight Communion Delbert McClinton

Down at the neon angel beneath a flashing star A rag tag congregation is gathered at the bar Searching for salvation for just an hour or two While the jukebox in the corner, plays the blues It's m...

Leap Of Faith Delbert McClinton

After my baby quit meI wouldn't even go outsideAnd when my friends tried to fix me upI'd crawl up underneath the bed and hideI knew I was never gonna change my luckTill I got my courage up enough t...

Don't Want To Love You Delbert McClinton

Don't want to love you anymoreIf i could I'd close that doorit's not the way it wasand it hurts me way to muchDon't want to love you anymoreDon't want to love you anymoreit's uncertain that's for s...

New York City Delbert McClinton

Been down in the dumps for a day or twoThinkin' baby, it was time for me to make a moveLate night skyline that's when it hit meWell, I got to have me some of that New York CityNow, I was leaving Sa...

Squeeze Me In Delbert McClinton

Honey I know you got a good job, you're out there makin' all that doughBut they keep you late workin' that overtime, and I don't ever see you no moreI guess you're not checking your message machine...

Going Back To Louisiana Delbert McClinton

Well it's three o'clock in the morning' ya'llOh, and I'm biding my timeGive me two more Mr. WaiterYou know I got a whole lot on my mindGoing back to Louisiana, To that girl left behindI been to Mem...

When Rita Leaves Delbert McClinton

She left a lipstick letter on the mirror shattered on the bathroom floorAll I could put back together was never see me no moreTook all her clothes but one red dress, the one she knows I like the be...

Livin' It Down Delbert McClinton

My ship came in and she sunk itI was the toast of the town and she drunk itI had a run of good luck and she ran it right into the groundAnd now she's puttin' on a show and I get to play the clownI ...

Jungle Room Delbert McClinton

There ain't no numberThere ain't no signThey let you inif you knock three timesFind a place whereyou can lick your woundsThey keep it coolin the Jungle RoomThey got no futureThey got no pastYou're ...

Everything I Know About The Blues Delbert McClinton

I learned to swim when daddy threw me in the riverThe army taught me how to shine my shoesThe years have shown me that nothin' lasts foreverBut everything I know about the bluesI learned from youI ...

Blues About You Baby Delbert McClinton

Well, it's finally sinkin' in, you ain't comin' backI'll get my old guitar down off the rackAnd sing the blues about you, baby, sing the blues about you, babyIt's really bringin' me down, I'm just ...

Ain't Lost Nothin' Delbert McClinton

I see you're takin' it awful hardIt all came around you like a house of cardsHe's got a young thing, and she's calling him honeyBut you got the house and all that alimonyYou ain't lost nothing, hon...

Gotta Get It Worked On Delbert McClinton

When Loretta left me back here in St. PaulMy head started spinning, my heart hit the wallAnd I gotta get it worked on, gotta get it worked onWell, I don't think it's broken but it sure hurts a lotL...

Birmingham Tonight Delbert McClinton

It sure is cold tonight out here on this highwayAnd my mind is on someone warm and far awayAlthough it's been all wrongI know I'd make it rightIf I could be in Birmingham tonightI'd take her to tha...

All Night Long Delbert McClinton

All of a sudden it hit meAnd knocked me down where I stoodI tried to get up and get out of that placeBut it didn't do any goodNow, I remember being her prisonerAnd I remember it feelin' pretty good...

Nothin' Lasts Forever Delbert McClinton

I been all the way upI been all the way downRound about the middle there's some common groundBut nothin' lasts foreverNothin' lasts foreverSo while you're sittin' prettyGot some money in your handB...

Read Me My Rights Delbert McClinton

The sun is shinin'But you don't you know it's rainin' in my heartI feel the walls closing inAt just the thought of you leavin'It's gone too farNow I find myself on the outside just lookin' inBefore...