Phil Vassar Album

Fat cats just getting fatter
Lining their pockets
What does it matter?
All I want is an honest wage
A piece of ground where my kids are safe
80 bucks to fill my truck
Old man telling me times are tough
Sticking it to the middle class
Well, they can kiss my price of gas

Its time to speak my mind
Hey-- this is my life
Woa – woa this is my life
Hey--yea this is my life
Woa-woa
Yea, and I want it back

Republican or democrat
Well, I don’t give a damn about that
I want a chance to do my job
Pledge allegiance to my God
Talkin’ heads trying to buy my vote
I’m just trying to pay my note
I’m a husband trying to be a father
Raise my son and raise my daughter

Can you hear me?
Hey-- this is my life
Woa – woa this is my life
Hey--yea this is my life
Woa-woa
And I want it back

Well, I’m just standing on the edge of the brink
I will not go quietly
I’ll tell you what I think

Its time to speak my peace
Squeaky wheel always gets the grease
One single voice don’t matter
But everybody’s screaming up the ladder
Gonna get the attention of the man on top
Make it louder, shake and rock
It might just come tumbling down
Spread all that wealth around

That’s what I’m talking about
Hey-ya this is my life
Woa – woa this is my life
Hey-hey-yea this is my life
Woa-woa
This is my life
This is my life

What's become of our two hearts
Lately we just play the parts
We say the lines but there's no spark
We never miss a cue
But it's a passionless walk-through
"I Love You" doesn't mean so much when there's no fire behind
it
It was just here, I know it was, it must be hiding

Behind the door, inside the house
Between the pillows on the couch
Under the bed, up on some shelf
Behind these walls we built ourselves
It didn't vanish in thin air
It's got to be round here somewhere

It ain't like we don't talk
It ain't like we don't walk the walk
We see our friends, we fool them all
We edit everything we say
I hate to think of us this way
The love we made was strong
Remember just how sweet it tasted
It's not really gone
We've only carelessly misplaced it

Behind the door, inside the house
Between the pillows on the couch
Under the bed, up on some shelf
Behind these walls we built ourselves
It didn't vanish in thin air
It's got to be round here somewhere

Well, it can't be gone
It can't be gone, it's just

Behind the door, inside the house
Between the pillows on the couch
Under the bed, up on some shelf
Behind these walls we built ourselves

Under the sun, behind the moon
From January until June
A promise made, a promise kept
Baby let's retrace our steps
Somewhere between hope and despair
It's got to be round here somewhere
It's got to be here somewhere

I had a 327 and a 4 on the floor
It was Detroit built back in '64
Red bucket seats she was all mine, all mine
Yeah, she was one of a kind
Kevin called "shot gun" and the boys piled in
We were young and we were innocent
We were guilty as sin
And every Friday night, we'd make our getaway
In my Chevrolet

Big, yellow moon on a country road
And "Night Moves" on the stereo
The windows down and the smell of fresh cut hay, hey hey
If that Chevy could talk, the stories she'd tell
About broken hearts and love and raising hell
Yeah, it was summertime
Man those were the days
In my Chevrolet

Now, Jenni was an angel, she was my first love
Steaming up the windows and getting all tangled up
Stumbling around in the darkness and trying to find our way,
hey, hey
At the drive-in movies parked way up in the back
I couldn't tell you what was playing
I didn't care nothing about that
But after the show we'd hit the road and park down by the
lake
In my Chevrolet

Big, yellow moon on a country road
And "Night Moves" on the stereo
The windows down and the smell of fresh cut hay, hey hey
If that Chevy could talk, the stories she'd tell
About broken hearts and love and raising hell
Yeah, it was summertime
Man those were the days
In my Chevrolet

May 28th, graduation day
We set out to see the USA
We got as far as Smith Mountain Lake
Yeah, but that's okay
In my Chevrolet
In my Chevrolet
We were rolling away
In my Chevrolet
Those were the days, yeah
In my Chevrolet
Whoa, yeah
We were rolling away

Looks like everybody's here
Had to put some folding chairs in the vestibule
Yeah, it's getting full
Even old Aunt Ruby came
Her first time on an air plain, it's her sister's girl
She said she wouldn't miss it for the world

And all them kids jumpin' in the pews
Mr. Charlie in his lime green suit is a handsome man
Remarks widow Callahan
Uncle Joe and Uncle Jake
Haven't spoken since '98
Just said Hello
It's a good day to let it go

So let the angels gather, let the music play
Let the preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
Love is a beautiful thing
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
Tie the cans to the back of that limosine
Love is a beautiful thing

Daddy's waitin' with the bride
As she helps him with his tie she sees a tear
He says man it's hot in here
He hugs his little girl and asks
How did you grow up so fast, God I wish
Your momma could be here for this

Everybody stands and smiles
As she comes walking down the aisle in her momma's gown
And Daddy breaks on down
Gran and Gramps in the second row
Stood right there fifty years ago and said their vows
I guess it's workin' out

So let the angels gather, let the music play
Let the preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
Love is a beautiful thing
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
Tie the cans to the back of that limosine
Love is a beautiful thing

A little table full of gifts
Catering is coverdish and the wedding band
Well it's on her hand
Tommy's teasing Lorali
Pushed her down and made her cry
And neither one knows a day will come

When the angels gather, and the music plays
The preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
Love is a beautiful thing
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
Tie the cans to the back of that limosine
Love, two people in Love
It's a beautiful thing

Daddy put in his forty years, got his gold watch, and then they sent him home.
I never knew what a struggle was like until I cried tears on his stone.
He was just a kinder-will lived and died on the layaway plan.
But Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man.

Alleluia. Is anybody out there?
Alleluia Does anybody care?
Life takes its toll on the heart and soul, but I’m doing the best I can.
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man.

A little girl needed braces but it cost a couple thousand bucks.
She has a beautiful smile but it’ll be awhile on my new/used pickup truck.
This house of cards I built is mortgaged to the hills and its sinking in the sand.
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man.

Alleluia. Is anybody out there?
Alleluia Does anybody care?
Life takes its toll on the heart and soul, but I’m doing the best I can.
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man.

I’m not looking for charity, I just need some clarity.
I’ve got people counting on me. And I’m tired that’s all
I’m up against the wall. Lord hear me when I call.

Alleluia. I know your up there.
Alleluia. I know you care.
Life takes its toll on the heart and soul, but I’m doing the best I can.
Oh Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man.
Lord hear the prayer of this Common Man.

If I Could Take it All and change it take the past and rearrange it i would baby yes i would
If i could figure out the reason go back in time and change the season i would baby yes i would
And I'd be the man you can't live with out i would Rewrite the parts
And turn you back around
I would do anything to bring you back but it's all over and you're gone and i just can't do that
I'd make you laugh
I'd learn to cry
I'd learn to dance
And just for one more chance is somthing I could do to make it good Baby i would
If i could say goodbye and face it take the pain and just earse it
I would baby yes i would and if i could just feel better break it down to the letter i would yeas i would But i dont know what happend to you and yesterday and i cant get back there
But if i could find away
I would do anything to bring you back
But it's all over and you're gone and i just can't do that
I'd make you laugh
I'd learn to cry
I'd learn to dance
And just for one more chance is somthing i could do to make it good
Baby I would well i would Ooo, Yeah well I would do anything to bring you back But it's all over and you're gone and I just can't do that
I'd make you laugh
I'd learn to cry
I'd learn to dance
Just for one more chance is somthing I could do to make it good
Baby I would
I would whoa you know i would
I would oh yes I would

Why don't ya love me like you used to
Why don't ya love me like you used to
Well, I've tried so hard to see
What makes you happy
But all I found was that it sure ain't me
So tell me

Why don't ya love me like you used to
Why don't ya love me like you used to
Was as time that I thought my world
Revolved around your sun
Hidsight says, I'm not the only one
So tell me
Why don't ya love me like you used to
Why don't ya love me like you used to

Well, it takes a little gettin' used to
Being alone
But I'll be better off on my own
I'll find myself a little Texas rose
And spend some time out in the zone
Well, goodbye, goodluck
I'm sure things will work out fine
In your world, I'll be alright in mine
But tell me
Why don't ya love me like you used to

Don't give me that poor, pitiful sorry I broke your heart look
Don't act like it's something I can't live without that you took
I ain't gonna bury my head in the sand, I'm stronger than that
I'm gonna spring right back like a rubber band, I know that I can

It's only love
It ain't nothin but oxygen, water and sun to the sunlight
What keeps the universe spinnin, the reason for livin
What you looked for your whole life
You won't catch me cryin' over all that sentimental stuff
'Cause it ain't nothin' I can't rise above
It's only love

I'm not suprised, maybe caught a little off guard
But I'll survive it'll just leave a minimal scare
If this is what you want, I wish you well, cest la' vive
Change is good, it ain't no big deal don't worry 'bout me 'cause

It's only love
It ain't nothin but oxygen, water and sun to the sunlight
What keeps the universe spinnin, the reason for livin
What you looked for your whole life
You won't catch me cryin' over all that sentimental stuff
'Cause it ain't nothin' I can't rise above
It's only love

Well, tomorrow, I might not be quite so tough
'Cause after all it's only love

It's only love
It ain't nothin but oxygen, water and sun to the sunlight
What keeps the universe spinnin, the reason for livin
What you looked for your whole life
You won't catch me cryin' over all that sentimental stuff
'Cause it ain't nothin' I can't rise above
It's only love

Yeah, it's only love
It's only love
It's only love

I know we're broken
I can feel the pain
Million words unspoken
But your eyes say everything
You say it's over
Wanna be my friend
If I could reach inside your heart
I'd make you mine again
It doesn't really matter
Who's wrong or right
Baby just pretend
Until the morning light

Chorus

Let me love you tonight
One more time
Maybe I can find
A way to change your mind
Let me love you tonight
It's alright
I'll take what I can borrow
Baby you can leave tomorrow
But let me love you tonight

Who said it was easy
To be you with me
It's gonna hurt believe me
But I have to set you free
Just for a moment
Let's put away the blame
Close your eyes and remember
When I was your everything
I know tonight
Is surely gonna end
So hold me in your arms
And make love to me till then

Chorus

Let me love you tonight
One more time
And maybe I can find
A way to change your mind
Let me love you tonight
It's alright
I'll take what I can borrow
Baby you can leave tomorrow
Let me love you tonight

Give me a break
For old times sake
And maybe baby you might wanna stay

Chorus

Let me love you tonight
One more time
And maybe I can find
A way to change your mind
Let me love you tonight
It's alright
I'll take what I can borrow
Baby you can leave tomorrow
Let me love you tonight

Let me love you tonight

She's got "Honky Tonk Woman" on her license plate
She's got black leather britches and long, long legs
She's got a booty tattoo red lips and a tounge
Well, some girls just know how to have fun
Start me up, sugar, let the tumbling dice roll
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My little backstage beauty knows how to dance
She's got a backwood boogie and a Hollywood glance
Got it shake, shake, shake, shaking, baby, all night long
Got everybody just dancing along
She's buck wild, she's bad to the bone
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
Last night, I kissed her and she slapped my face
It was her, her twin sister standing in her place, yeah
She just smiled and said "No harm done."
I hit the jackpot, baby, two for one
Double gown, get Mick and Keith on the phone
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones
My baby rocks like the Rolling Stones

Bye, Bye,
life goes by.

Well I go to work,
my boss is a jerk.
I try my best,
but my feelings get hurt.

They treat me like dirt.
The only thing worse,
is I need the money honey.

And I, I look at the news,
a river of blues.
I'm so confused,
and I'm starting to sink.
I can't even think.
Yeah lets have a drink,
and turn up the radio baby!

The world is a mess I feel like dancing.
Forget all about our cares for a while.
The world is a mess I feel like dancing,
for a little while.

Yeah that's right.

We'll pull down the shades.
We've got it made.
Forget all our troubles,
The bills will get paid.

We've got a date,
and doomsday can wait.
And I'm tired of thinkin' about it.

The world is a mess I feel like dancing.
Forget all about our cares for a while.
The world is a mess I feel like dancing,
for a little while.

The world is a mess I feel like singing.
Sing and be loud at the top of my voice.
The world is a mess I feel like singing,
High above the noise.

This is the question,
and this is the answer.
I wish that I could be some fancy dancer.
I may never see you again,
and thats the way life goes.

But time's a mighty river,
and you can't stop the way it flows,
but if i never see you again baby I love you,
yeah and I just wanted you to know.

Yes I just wanted you to know,
I just wanted you to know,
that I love you.
And I just wanted you to know.

Bye, Bye,
Life goes by.

I rise and stumble from the bed
It wakes the worries in my head
And I pour myself a bowl of Cheerios
I think about the good and bad
The happiness outweighs the sad
And the balance evens out the highs and lows
Today, there's lessons to be learned
There's progress to be made
Tomorrow, I can say, "I'm a little older and wiser."

It's a crazy life, a crazy life
It keeps you on your toes
You never know what lies in store for you
Or where it's gonna go
Hellos, Goodbyes, you laugh or cry
You're free to pick and choose, you win or lose
You're either wrong or right
Yeah, it's a crazy life

I think of lovers come and gone
And people I've depended on
And I subtract the pleasure from the cost
Except for maybe two or three
They've drifted far away from me
Or maybe I'm the one who's gotten lost
But you can never go back home, no matter how you try
And once you've said "Goodbye."
You've said it all and it's over

It's a crazy life, a crazy life
It keeps you on your toes
You never know what lies in store for you
Or where it's gonna go
Hellos, Goodbyes, you laugh or cry
You're free to pick and choose, you win or lose
You're either wrong or right
Yeah, it's a crazy life

It's a crazy life, a crazy life
It keeps you on your toes
You never know what lies in store for you
Or where it's gonna go
Hellos, Goodbyes, you laugh or cry
You're free to pick and choose, you win or lose
You're either wrong or right
Yeah, it's a crazy life

Oh, yeah, it's a crazy life