I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
You're gonna give your love to me
I'm a-gonna love you night and day
You know my lovin' not fade away
You know my lovin' not fade away

My love is bigger than a Cadillac
I try to show it when you drive me back
Your love for me has got to be real
For you to know just how I feel
Well, love for real not fade away
Love for real not fade away

I'm a-gonna tell you how it's gonna be
You're gonna give your love to me
A love to last more than one day
You know my lovin' not fade away
Well you know my lovin' not fade away

Not fade away
Not fade away
Not fade away

Little angel, are you lonely
Did I hear you calling
I will be there right beside you
Before night is falling
For you I'd walk across the blazing sun
And when my time on earth is done

I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly to get to you
I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly if you want me to

Just as sure as the stars above us
We'll be together
I'll give you love that's everlasting
If it takes forever
I know that I can't stop the hands of time
But when it's up for you and I

I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly to get to you
I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly if you want me to,
If you want me to

Little angel, are you lonely
Did I hear you calling
I will be there right beside you
Before night is falling

I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly to get to you
I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly if you want me to
I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly to get to you
I'll fly, little angel
I'll fly if you want me to

First thing I remember knowin' was a lonesome whistle blowin'
And a youngun's dream of growin' up to ride
On a freight train leavin' town, not knowin' where I'm bound
No one could change my mind but Mama tried

One and only rebel child from a family meek and mild
My mama seemed to to know what lay in store
'Spite all my Sunday learnin' towards the bad I kept turnin'
'Til Mama couldn't hold me anymore

And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better though her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried

Dear ol' Daddy rest his soul left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to feel his shoes
Workin' hours without rest, she wanted me to have the best
She tried to raise me right and I refused

And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better though her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
And that leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried

Well, the last time was the very last time
The absolute last time you were gonna trust another guy
And give your heart away
But here you go, honey with the same old song
The same old story about some boy doin' you wrong
And how love don't pay
Well, girl enough's enough
You better listen up

'Cause it only takes one good love
The genuine item, a real home run
To make you see what love can be
Just one good love
Baby, that's all, one good fall
So before you decide you might as well go and give up
I got one good love

I keep gettin' these tear-soaked calls
Two in the morning it sounds like you're losin' it all
I've heard it all before
Baby, you don't have to put with this pain
Another guy pushin' your buttons and pullin' your chain
I've figured out the cure
I think you're overdue
For a man that's true

'Cause it only takes one good love
The genuine item, a real home run
To make you see what love can be
Just one good love
Baby, that's all, one good fall
So before you decide you might as well go and give up
I got one good love

This time is the very last time
The absolute last time you'll ever have to trust another guy
And give your heart away
Just put your faith in me
And honey, I guarantee

That it only takes one good love
The genuine item, a real home run
To make you see what love can be
Just one good love
Baby, that's all, one good fall
So before you decide you might as well go and give up
I got one good love
One good love
One good love

Sometimes I dream about losing our love
And it sits me straight up in my bed
Wonderin' how to take back every bad word I've said
And it scares me enough waking up with the fear
Without facing the real thing someday
Oh, if I ever lost you I'd probably just fade away

And if I were losin' you
If I were facin' the sound of your footsteps
If I were losin' you
I'd be losin' everything

People hold on to their last ounce of hope
Like it somehow might slip through their hands
Fear loosens their grip when they're facing that lonely heart land
To feel cheated for life is a hard one to fight
To be labeled a loser so cruel
But if I don't try I'll surely be labeled a fool

And if I were losin' you
If I were facin' the sound of your footsteps
If I were losin' you
I'd be losin' everything

Well, I've heard it before, can't bear to hear it again
Though I'll always remember the sound
Of the last lonely teardrop
That quietly fell to the ground

And if I were losin' you
If I were facin' the sound of your footsteps
If I were losin' you
I'd be losin' everything
If I were losin' you
I'd be losin' everything

Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Well I miss my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
She's the best girl I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Robbin' people with a six-gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Well I miss my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
She's the best girl I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

I hired the band, you planned the buffet line
The food and the music would be hot
You fought with our daughter 'bout what color ought to
Be featured in pastel chiffon

We rented the Elks Club and decked it in palm trees
Affecting a tropical style
And you and I set aside what separates us
As we celebrate the wedding of our child

Our friends filled the hall and brought their presents
Wanted our little girl to have enough
To feather a nest and start a family
The kids must feel this outpouring of love

I just hope that these friends and this family
Will keep our baby in their thoughts
And will be there in years to come to help 'em
Use up and eat off all this stuff they brought

So dance with me mother of the bride
And then stand strong against me at my side
Take a look with joy and wonder
As our daughter and her man take the floor

We really want 'em to be happy as they can
Squeeze my hand and whisper earnestly that you
Hope they avoid all the pain that we went through
And I agree that they'll be lucky and it's the truth
If he loves her half as much as I love you

As papa I'll proudly waltz 'round with the bride
But one dance with her won't be enough dear
I gave her away on the hillside this morning
But it's not that easy giving her up

So dance with me mother of the bride
Cheek to cheek so she won't know that I have cried
Take a look with joy and wonder
As our daughter and her man take the floor

We really want 'em to be happy as they can
Squeeze my hand and whisper earnestly that you
Hope they avoid all the pain that we went through
And I agree that they'll be lucky and it's the truth
If he loves her half as much as I love you
If he loves her half as much as I love you

Baby, it's no mystery
You don't have to tell me
What you're doing here
With all the stars in your blue eyes
Washed away by disappointed tears

You say another love has left you
Feeling sad and insecure
You'd like to think that it's all worth it
But now you're not so sure

Baby, just because it's painful
It doesn't mean it's real
Sometimes we're simply desperate
For something to feel, uh-huh
Don't underestimate love

It's the same old bedtime story
The same old dreams of glory
We all hold on to
It's all so beautifully tragic
So painfully romantic
But so far from the truth

Baby I could slay your dragons
But I'd rather set them free
All I'm really asking is a chance to make you see
There doesn't have to be a struggle
There doesn't have to be a fight
Before you taste the victory
Before you feel it's right, uh-huh
Don't underestimate love

Oh, we all look for love in our lives
But sometimes all you've gotta do is just open up your eyes
But does there have to be a reason
Or does there have to be a storm
Before we we look for shelter in each others arms
Baby leave behind this madness
I'll give you tenderness
I don't wanna see you have to settle for less, uh-huh
Don't underestimate love
Don't underestimate love

All you wanted was a one night stand
The fire of the wine and the touch of a man
But I fell in love and ruined all your plans
So what'll you do about me

Imagine the faces on your high class friends
When I beat on the door and I beg to come in
Screaming "Come on, love me again"
What'll you do about me

You can change your number
You can change your name
You can ride like hell on a midnight train
Well, that's all right mama, that's okay
But what'll you do about me

Picture your neighbors when you try to explain
That good old boy standing out in the rain
With his nose on the windowpane
Lady, what'll you do about me

What in the world are you planning to do
When a man comes over just to visit with you
And I'm on the porch with a two by two
Tell me what'll you do about me

You can call your lawyer
You can call the fuzz
You can sound the alarm, wake the neighbors up
There ain't no way to stop a man in love
So what'll you do about me

All you wanted was a one night stand
The fire of the wine and the touch of a man
But I fell in love and baby, here I am
What'll you do about me

You can change your number, you can change your name
You can ride like hell on a midnight train
Well, thats all right mama that's ok
But what'll you do about me
What'll you do about me
What'll you do about me

His fast ball is fadin'
His sinker is gone
Sent him down to the minors
'Cause he wore out his arm
His eyes shine brighter
Than the young kids' it seems
So he keeps on playin'
Holdin' on to the dream

Lord knows that it ain't for the money
'Cause he's broke almost every day
And it ain't for the fame or the glory
Guess he'll do it 'cause he still loves to play
Guess he'll do it 'cause he still loves to play

He's been in the saddle since he was a kid
Rodeo pain but he keeps it well hid
And someday he'll have to set his pony free
But 'til he does
He'll be riding the dream

Lord knows that it ain't for the money
'Cause he's broke almost every day
And it ain't for the fame or the glory
Guess he'll do it 'cause he still loves to play
Guess he'll do it 'cause he still loves to play

We ain't gettin' no younger
And that is the truth
But these games we keep playin'
They're our fountain of youth

From Boston to Boulder
And down to Orleans
From high lights to low life
Everything in between
Well I guess we could grow up
And quit wearin' our jeans
But we still feel like playin'
And livin' a dream

Lord knows that it ain't for the money
'Cause we're broke almost every day
And it ain't for the fame or the glory
Guess we do it 'cause we still love to play
I guess we do it 'cause there's no other way