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Songbook
The numbers from CJ's CDsRide The Storm
All lyrics & music by CJ Baker ©2007
Further From The Truth
You and I sat together in the living room
Watching those old movies of our life.
Reminding us of all the things we have done
And showin’ a sexy mom who was my wife.We learned a secret from our lives before
In those days we were only rich in love
But I don’t remember ever wanting more
Than our three kids sent from above.CHORUS
So, it breaks my heart that I can’t say I love you
Some things can’t be further from the truth.
We’re past the point of no return & I’m wonderin’ what to do
‘Cause I have no words to say how much I need you.
Need you.I confess my life has moved along too soon
And I know you’ll be to blame in the end.
Day to day’s been easy, living here with you
Time slips away shared with a friend.CHORUS
We still sit together in the living room
Watching those old movies of our life.
Reminding us of all the things we have done
And showin’ a sexy mom always my wife.back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
Beat Me To The Draw
I can’t say enough about my current wife
She’s told me how to drive for the last time.
Sometimes a man’s gotta do the right thing
In the sand he needs to draw that line.So, I went about lookin’ for a new girl
Shopped online for a new & better mate.
Answered all their questions about me
In hopes I’d find that one and only date.I answered honestly about drinkin’ down some beers
And how I leave my boots layin’ in the hall.
I guess there’s things about me I could work on
1) But I know there’s men who can’t improve at all.
2) But I never thought she’d beat me to the draw.I waited for a list of future dates to show
Which lucky winners' names would appear.
At the top of the list I saw my wife’s name
She must be shopping for a new man, such a dear.Okay, I can’t say enough about my current wife
How she still loves me in spite of what I am.
Sometimes a man’s gotta do the right thing
So, I should hide that line I drew in the sand.back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
13th Tequila
Me & my friends went south of the border,
To a town in ole’ Mexico.
The cantina served shots of tequila
So we threw back a dozen or so.
After while my vision grew blurry
But when I asked the bartender for more
The band stopped the song they were playing
And the new one they sang seemed to warn.CHORUS
Don’t drink the 13th tequila
The little worm will come out and bite you.
No beba el tequila decimotercero
You’ll be unlucky and regret things you do.
Don’t drink the 13th tequila
Superstition says you are done
If you pour that 13th tequila
Start your counting all over at one.Now this was something new to me
Some customs I don’t embrace.
So I threw back the 13th tequila
Stood up & fell flat on my face.
Mi amigos dragged me into the desert
To go home since I made no sense.
Passed out dreaming of somebody building
Woke up south of a new border fence.CHORUS x2
back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" LyricsNobody’s Girly Girl
When we first met she talked more sports than I did
She could drink more beers than me and act the same.
We laughed a lot and grew to be our best friends
And we rarely played those old romantic games.CHORUS
She’s a vision in her blue jeans, the kind guys dream about
I couldn’t find a better woman this I know.
She nobody’s girly girl, but I know that she is mine
Because when we meet up our boots touch toe to toe.She doesn’t spend much money on nails and make up
Buyin’ Harley drivin’ clothes is what she likes.
In the day she runs her school like a first class rodeo
But she’s my special gal when we get home at night.CHORUS
VERSE SOLO
CHORUS
back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" LyricsSmilin’ Through The Tears
Lately, I’ve taken time to think about,
All the years we spend raisin’ young ones.
And now it seems to me my old Mom was right,
Good memories we hold can’t be undone.There were those days when I had no clue,
Seein’ my kid’s faces when I tried to cook a meal.
Or lyin’ about their wrinkled clothes bein’ the style,
Trying to show them how good life can feel.CHORUS
Lookin’ over my shoulder, I wonder if I taught ‘em well.
Livin’ kind and strong, to fly on their own.
And it’s the same old story from every Dad who knows,
You stand there smiling through the tears of letting go.No matter what I say I can’t live their lives,
‘Cause I know it’d easier if I could.
They gotta learn things everyday like I did,
That’s when Dad smiled cause he understood.I’m waitin’ on the promise of tomorrow
Since I mostly never let my own Dad down.
Choices my kids make seem to say to me,
“Daddy, we’ve got both feet on the ground.”back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
Ride The Storm
The cowboy wound his rope around as tight as he could stand
Then a prayer to Jesus as he stared at his tight hand
He felt ol’ Thunder rollin’ just beneath his seat
When that chute swings open rank bulls’ll bring the heat.Ride the storm A cowboy’s dream is born.
Ride the storm A gold buckle to be worn.
Eight seconds is the only thing between fame & goin’ down
Two thousand pounds of meat & bone
that’ll drive you in the ground... Ride the stormThunder’s spinnin’ to the left and kickin’ all the while
Strainin’ to stay on his hand & ride that bull in style
But survival is the only thing if this cowboy’s right,
And can he get his hand back when the buzzer ends the fight.What kind of man is he to sit down on a train?
There’s got to be more to it than runnin’ after fame.
Cowboy’s always say they’d rather risk a ride for “Eight”
Than always sit and wonder what it’s like beyond that gate.back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
Start Your Engine Smile
Every day I pass by you
With a nod and a smile.
Too much on my mind to see
You were starin’ all the while.By the time I noticed you
You had almost moved along.
I thought about you from that day
You were the girl in every song.Turn on your lonely diamond eyes
Light my soul on fire awhile.
The message on our face is clear,
You’re tellin’ me to come near,
That’s a ‘Start Your Engine Smile’.Then courage took hold of me
Shy to ask with someone new.
We had a beer and I realized,
All my lonely nights were through.back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
Somethin’ In The Water
I’m new to country livin’
Now the kids have moved away.
Not used to walkin’ around so far
Without fences in my way.
Standin’ on the creek bank,
Learnin’ to adjust,
To the workin’ end of a fly rod
And not bein’ in a rush.In the country we got them old dusty roads
Ten miles from town and nothing else is near
I don’t know the reason why I love to stay
I guess it’s somethin’ in the water out here.Country livin’ is a slower pace
Simple living is reward.
Learnin’ life with what you have
And doin’ endless chores.
It took some time gettin’ used to
All this ‘peaceful’ being near.
The sound of wind through pine trees
Is the endless song I hear.back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
Stuck Between
I haven’t been myself these days but I guess you mostly know
And talkin’ takes us where we were before.
Even in the comfort of all the special time we shared
My soul longs for catch’n life some more.I could tell the words I said gave you pain you never knew
Made me think of all our sunny days gone by
So I wish there was an easy way to move beyond this day
Then I’d have a better answer as to why.CHORUS
All the grass we hear about being greener around the bend
But dreamin’ comes before it can be real.
If not hurting you was a way, that’s exactly what I’d do.
But I’m stuck between my dreams and how I feel.“Friends” is not the word that tells the living that we shared
Now there is no other word to say.
In the wisdom that comes from life at an unexpected time
You’ll understand why I couldn’t stay.back to top of "RIDE THE STORM" Lyrics
No One To Stand Beside
He was a man with a schoolboy temper,
When things got beyond his control.
Made his family bow down to honor,
The illusion of life that he told.No one worked “harder” than he did,
His wife always gave his regrets.
They’d all just wink at Sunday dinner,
‘Cause eventually no one forgets.CHORUS
He had it all in the love of his family,
He threw it aside for his pride.
He oughta man up to the choices he’s made,
Or he’ll have no one to stand beside.Then came the day his children grew up,
Findin’ they’d sooner live on their own.
In the world he’s got left, he’s still get’n his way,
But his wife cries at home all alone
Cooler ‘Cause We’re Older
All lyrics & music by CJ Baker ©2005
Hand On My Shoulder (for Chris & Anna Ethridge)
I remember bein’ five with a two wheeled bike to ride,
I rode the wind only when you were there.
Running next to me, I never noticed you were tired,
Because of you, Dad, I never had a fear.I still feel your hand on my shoulder,
so I know things are going to be okay.
I still feel your hand on my shoulder,
that’s all I need to know...I’ll find the way.When I was growing up I said things I didn’t mean,
new friends and times were all the world to me.
I could only be that way, I’ve learned since I’ve grown up,
when I was locked, you always found the key.Now I have a child and I struggle to keep up,
So many things to teach’em everyday.
Harder than you made it seem, this business bein’ Dad,
If I’m lucky one day they’ll need to say.back to top of "COOLER 'CAUSE WE'RE OLDER" Lyrics
You Don't Owe Me, Sugar
The way you look tonight with
your fancy dress and hair.
Teaching me why women
sometimes don’t play fair.Pose’n in your Mama’s yard
the rolls of film go by.
Then she starts to cryin’
‘cause her baby’s gonna fly.You don’t owe me, Sugar
‘cause I took you to the dance.
It’s just about the flowers
the music and romance.No sense complicatin’
what’s supposed to be some fun.
To me it’s kinda early
to know that you’re the one.All us boys are standin’ round
while the girls are in the lav.
What is it that they do in there
ways that boys don’t have.Slow dancin’ in the moonlight
in my arms don’t miss.
The chance for me to give you
a warm and special kiss.back to top of "COOLER 'CAUSE WE'RE OLDER" Lyrics
I Know An Angel When I See One (for Leslie)
You love the flowers, that I bring because I love you.
You nod when I, wake you on the couch at ten.
These are the things, that tell me that you love me,
Though the words may go unsaid.Your eyes light up, with your smile when you see me.
You hold my hand, when I take yours at the mall.
Your breathing calms, if I kiss you when you’re sleeping,
For me, you have it all.I know an angel when I see one,
And one’s been sent to me.
I know an angel when I see one,
You were meant for me.As years go by, you remind me that I’m lucky.
Our lives have grown, only better as we go.
Now I see why wise men are so very old,
It takes that long to know.
back to top of "COOLER 'CAUSE WE'RE OLDER" LyricsKeeper Of The Day
From N’Orleans to Memphis, beyond fable and fortune
I’ve known tales of famed women to pass.
Until a riverman strumming to magic of the sunset
Sang a story of one golden haired lass.She sings with the children, who live on the bayou
When the sun takes a turn in the sky.
While magnolias wait and gators are creepin’
Her hands make a cradle for her eyes.CHORUS
She’s the fair madamoiselle who lives on the flatboat
past the bend in river on the way.
She’s a legend on the bayou and why gamblers sing and say:
“She’s the Queen of Hearts, and the Keeper of the Day.”When I wander some warm Summer night
Upon her boat moored in the river mist.
Reaching from the shoreline, I’ll share my dream with her
She won’t be lonely anymore with my kiss.
back to top of "COOLER 'CAUSE WE'RE OLDER" LyricsAugust (dedicated to encouraging friends)
Do you know a way please share with me
to pass by this town in my dream.
I know I'll thank you and so would she
if I could be felt but not seen.I used to live here as a lad
and grew up to move on my way.
The feelings I left with were all I had
but I knew I'd return here one day.August lives beneath the waves and
upon the plains of wheat.
August, I'm learning
August, you're the stranger on the train
whose hair looks just the same.
You were the hand my heart could hold
down loves deep and darkened stairs.
August, I'm learning, August answer.Do you know agirl whose fire eyes could bend
these bars 'round my heart made of steel.
A bed we shared together when nights would never end.
She knew all the love my heart could feel.I hear she married just a month ago,
I knew it would happen one day.
One dream inside me still all aglow,
happened in a much different way.August......
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Big Bottom Buns
I paid my fifty bucks & found my seat out by the grass
‘cause I don’t run with those who sit up close.
Never mind, I thought, I’m just the workin’ class,
the concert sounds the same to all us folks.The headline group appeared on the stage way down below
bright lights and smoke announcing all the fun.
The crowd rose to their feet and the partyin’ began,
so I sat back, but all I saw was buns.Big bottom buns dancing to the right,
then movin’ to the left to bounce awhile.
Big bottom buns bouncing up and down,
these fifty dollar seats just make me smile.The girls in the next row are out just havin’ fun,
wearin’ stuff designed by Sau Sage Link.
If I can’t see the show, there’s better buns I know,
the’re probably down in front, what did ya think?CHORUS
Big bottom buns give me another beer,
Don’t worry we got airbags in this aisle.
Big bottom buns bouncing up and down,
these fifty dollar seats just make me smile.back to top of "COOLER 'CAUSE WE'RE OLDER" Lyrics
Amigos
Sometimes at day break
like the day just before.
The routine continues
no way to ignore.Ridin’ the wide range
beyond life at home.
Ride with my kin folk
or travel alone.They were Amigos
Watchin’ over me
Drivin’ us onward
Even when we couldn’t see.They were Amigos
I’ll always be
Drivin’ mine onward
Like my folks showed me.By the fire we make camp
and believe who we are.
Give thanks and credit
that we didn’t stray far.All of the hardships
through uncharted ground,
but life is the Long Drive
and blessings we’ve found.CHORUS
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Cooler ‘Cause We’re Older
Younger folks starin’ faces when we drive by,
Their eyes watchin’ everything we do.
We set examples, and they always question “why”
That’s just the price of fame, so don’t be blue.Who’d of thought, they’d be lookin’ up to us,
We’re only livin’ life here just like them.
We did nothing special to think so much of us
We’re cooler cause we’re older that’s the truth.Being older means we do things on our own
New styles arrive, we don’t really care.
What works for us ain’t bein’ just a clone
Or worrying how the News folks do their hair.I don’t know why my grown up children sigh
‘Cause I ride my motorcycle everyday.
Time for fun with the one thing I can buy,
I guess we’re smarter now that we have less to say.back to top of "COOLER 'CAUSE WE'RE OLDER" Lyrics
Thoughtless Moment
When she walked up I said something funny,
All my buddies laughed and thought I was cool.
Then I looked in your eyes and saw the sadness
With your tears I felt like a fool.CHORUS
I’m so sorry to have hurt your feelings,
Showin’ off so I could feel tall.
Now I have to find a way to undo
A thoughtless moment that wasn’t meant to hurt at all.How do I know what I say will mean to others,
Seems no answer is true all the time.
So, I’ll put myself in the shoes of another,
Before I lose a true friend of mine.CHORUS
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One By One (for Drew Nicole)
She’s gone from one to another
Leaving each guy on the run
With each one she won’t stay long
Just long enough for some funEach heart she breaks along the way
She feels so sad but what’s done is done
Seeking her true love she learns
One by oneGamblers line up to place a bet
On her roulette wheel of love
She says, “Someday I’ll find the one,
All the games, he’ll be above.”CHORUS
Somewhere between perfection
And the fool who just brings love
Is the single caring soul
Who she’ll know to be the one.VERSE & CHORUS
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Three Things I Can Say (for Amanda, Devin & Drew Nicole Baker)
So you young ones are gettin’ married today,
to share your lives and trust in a way,
that you never could know, until you both found
two hearts can make a sweet sound.
Two hearts can make a sweet sound.
There’ll be good times and hard times for sure,
And time will test if your love is pure.
You won’t mind hard times, maybe you’re aware
that together your love is to share
Together your love is to share.CHORUS
Oldtimers know it ain’t as easy as it seems.
At times you won’t know what to do.
But three things I can say, to help find your way
Are: Patience, more patience and love.
Patience, more patience and love.Every mountain you climb brings another one.
And headaches will never be done.
Tomorrow’s the next day, of the many you’ll have.
Live’m all, there’s none you can save.
Live’m all, there’s none you can save.CHORUS
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Flannel PJ Blues
It was love at first sight, a long long time ago.
It was love at first sight, a long long time ago.
When it came to lovin’ I don’t remember sayin’ “No”After marriage in the first year, you never find yourself alone.
After marriage in the first year, you never find yourself alone.
We were so busy lovin’ ain’t got time to get the phone.INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
Jobs and raisin’ babies was the business of our lives.
Jobs and raisin’ babies was the business of our lives.
But when it came to lovin’ was she their Mom or my wife?I know, “You’re right” love is more than just some touchin’
I know, “You’re right” love is more than just some touchin’
But the way to a man’s heart, ain’t cookin’ in the kitchen.INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
I should be lookin’ for a woman, not one I wanna keep.
I should be lookin’ for a woman, not one I wanna keep.
I need a woman who don’t wear (x3)
flannel clothes to go to sleep.
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