ALAN JACKSON – Summertime Blues

Well I’m a-gonna raise a fuss, I’m a-gonna raise a holler
About a-workin’ all summer just to try an’ earn a dollar
Everytime I call my baby, to try to get a date
My boss says, “No dice, son, you gotta work late”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

Well my mom ‘n’ papa told me, “Son, you gotta make some money”
“If you wanna use the car to go ridin’ next Sunday”
Well, I didn’t go to work, told the boss I was sick
“Now you can’t use the car ’cause you didn’t work a lick”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

[key change]
I’m gonna take two weeks, gonna have a vacation
I’m gonna take my problem to the United Nations
Well, I called my congressman and he said quote,
“I’d like to help you son, but you’re too young to vote”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

Well I’m a-gonna raise a fuss, I’m a-gonna raise a holler
About workin’ all summer just to try an’ earn a dollar
Sometimes I wonder what I’m a-gonna do
Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

Yeah, sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
No there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

ALAN JACKSON – Strong Enough

I just took your picture off the table
And I just took your picture off the wall
Hide from you anywhere I’m able
But there’s one place I can’t hide from you at all

[Chorus:]
Tennessee, you don’t make the whiskey
California, you don’t make the wine
And Mexico, you don’t make tequila
Strong enough to get her off my mind

Memories seem to know just where to find me
And lately they’re all that I recall
And everything in this old house reminds me
Of the love I had and how I lost it all

[Repeat chorus]

Days go by and I still feel the sorrow
And time don’t make a difference in the pain
Just sitting here and waiting on tomorrow
Will drive me crazy if I don’t go insane

[Repeat chorus]

Strong enough to get her off my mind
Strong enough to get her off my mind

ALAN JACKSON – So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore

I’ll be the bad guy,
I’ll take the black eye,
When I walk out,
You can slam the door,
I’ll be the S.O.B,
If that’s what you need from me,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.

When you and our friends talk,
Make it all my fault,
Tell ‘em I’m rotten to the core,
I’ll let it all slide,
Get ‘em all on your side,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.

I will keep,
All those memories, of the good times.
Yeah, there were some good times.
So when you think,
Of you and me,
They won’t even cross your mind.

If the wine you’re drinkin’,
Leads you to thinkin’,
That you want what we had before,
Girl you can call me,
I’ll let it ring and ring,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.

Yeah, I will keep,
All those memories, of the good times.
Yeah, there were some good times.
So when you think,
Of you and me,
They won’t even cross your mind.

If you need me to make you cry,
I don’t want to but I’ll try,
So you don’t have to love me anymore.

ALAN JACKSON – Song For The Life

Well I don’t drink as much as I used to
Lately, it just ain’t my style
And the hard times don’t hurt like they ought to
They pass quicker, like when I was a child

And somehow I’ve learned how to listen
For a sound like the sun going down
In the magic the morning is bringing
There’s a song for the life I have found
It keeps my feet on the ground

And the midsummer days sit so heavy
But don’t they flow like the breeze through your mind
When nothing appears in a hurry
To make up for someone’s lost time

And somehow I’ve learned how to listen
For a sound like the sun going down
In the magic the morning is bringing
There’s a song for the life I have found
It keeps my feet on the ground

And somehow I’ve learned how to listen
For a sound like the breeze dying down
In the magic the morning is bringing
There’s a song for the friend I have found
She keeps my feet on the ground

She keeps my feet on the ground.

ALAN JACKSON – Someday

She looked me in the eye and said it’s over
I can’t take this heartache, anymore
She said don’t tell me lies and try to please me
I’ve heard it all so many times before

And I took her by the arm and said don’t leave me
There’s nothin’ in this world, I wouldn’t do
Just give me time, I’ll be the man you’ve needed
She said I wish that I could take that, for the truth

And I said someday, I’ll get my life straight
And she said it’s too late, what’s done is done
And I told her someday, she said I can’t wait
‘Cause sometimes someday, just never comes

She said all I’ve ever wanted, was to love you
And somewhere deep inside me I still do
But now I think it’s time I stopped believin’
‘Cause I’m never gonna see a change in you

And I said someday, I’ll get my life straight
And she said it’s too late, what’s done is done
And I told her someday, she said I can’t wait
‘Cause sometimes someday just never comes

Sometimes someday just never comes

ALAN JACKSON – Small Town Southern Man

Born the middle son of a farmer
And a small town Southern man
Like his daddy’s daddy before him
Brought up workin’ on the land
Fell in love with a small town woman
And they married up and settled down
Natural way of life if you’re lucky
For a small town Southern man

First there came four pretty daughters
For this small town Southern man
Then a few years later came another
A boy, he wasn’t planned
Seven people livin’ all together
In a house built with his own hands
Little words with love and understandin’
From a small town Southern man

[Chorus:]
And he bowed his head to Jesus
And he stood for Uncle Sam
And he only loved one woman
(He) was always proud of what he had
He said his greatest contribution
Is the ones you leave behind
Raised on the ways and gentle kindness
Of a small town Southern man
(Raised on the ways and gentle kindness)
(Of a small town Southern man)

Callous hands told the story
For this small town Southern man
He gave it all to keep it all together
And keep his family on his land
Like his daddy, years wore out his body
Made it hard just to walk and stand
You can break the back
But you can’t break the spirit
Of a small town Southern man

[Repeat Chorus]

Finally death came callin’
For this small town Southern man
He said it’s alright ’cause I see angels
And they got me by the hand
Don’t you cry, and don’t you worry
I’m blessed, and I know I am
‘Cause God has a place in Heaven
For a small town Southern man

[Repeat Chorus]

ALAN JACKSON – Silver Bells

Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air
There’s a feeling of Christmas

Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear

Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day

Strings of street lights
Even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures

Hear the snow crunch
See the kids bunch
This is Santa’s big scene
And above all this bustle
You’ll hear

Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day

Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day…

ALAN JACKSON – Silent Night

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace…

ALAN JACKSON – There Ya Go

Starting over again is a bit like dancing
You just need someone to lead and take it slow
So lay your head on my shoulder
Let me hold you close, that’s it
There you go
There you go, you’re doing fine
Take each day like a step, one at a time
Put one foot in front of the other
And the next thing you know
That’s it
There you go

Every day is like a new beginning
One door opens, while another starts to close
But just slip your arms around me
Cause life’s a dance, don’t know
That’s it
There you go
There you go, you’re doing fine
Take each day like a step, one at a time
Put one foot in front of the other
And the next thing you know
That’s it
There you go

I know how it feels to have your heart crossed
Like the wings of the butterfly
But you gotta try
So just hold on tight

Put one foot in front of the other
And the next thing you know
You’re dancing
There you go
That’s it
There you go

ALAN JACKSON – Santa’s Gonna Come In A Pickup Truck

Well I’ve been sorta worried
About Santa Claus this year
‘Cause we live way down south
And it didn’t snow down here
But I’m telling you not to worry
‘Cause I just got the word
Everybody listen closely
And I’ll tell you what I heard

Santa’s comin in a pickup
Instead of his trusty sleigh
He’ll have a truck instead of reindeer
To carry him on his way
‘Cause the weatherman had some problems
He couldn’t get snow you see
Santa’s gonna come in a pickup truck
When he visits you and me

Santa can’t bring his reindeer
He’ll leave them far away
But don’t you worry ’bout him
He’s gonna be here Christmas day
He’s got a big red pickup
With four-wheel drive and all
And there’s gonna be a Merry Christmas
A Merry Christmas for all

Santa’s comin in a pickup
Instead of his trusty sleigh
He’ll have a truck instead of reindeer
To carry him on his way
‘Cause the weatherman had some problems
He couldn’t get snow you see

Santa’s gonna come in a pick up truck
When he visits you and me…

ALAN JACKSON – Ring Of Fire

Love is a burning thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire

I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire
The ring of fire

I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire
The ring of fire

The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, but the fire went wild

I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire
The ring of fire

I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire
The ring of fire

And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
The ring of fire

ALAN JACKSON – Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town

Oh! You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I’m telling you why: (why)
Santa Claus is coming to town!

He’s making a list,
He’s checking it twice,
Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town!

He sees you when you’re sleeping,
He knows when you’re awake.
He knows if you’ve been bad or good,
So be good for goodness sake!

You better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I’m Telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Little tin horns, little toy drums.
Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Little curly head dolls that cuddle and coo,
Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

All the kids in Girl and boy land
Will have a jubilee.
They’re gonna build a toy land town
Around that Christmas tree.

So….You better watch out, you better not cry.
You better not pout, I’m telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you’re sleeping,
He knows when you’re awake.
He knows if you’ve been bad or good,
So be good for goodness sake!

You better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I’m Telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Oh, You better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I’m Telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

He’s coming to town…

ALAN JACKSON – Remember When

Remember when I was young and so were you
and time stood still and love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and then you cried
Remember when

Remember when we vowed the vows
and walked the walk
Gave our hearts, made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned, life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember when

Remember when old ones died and new were born
And life was changed, disassembled, rearranged
We came together, fell apart
And broke each other’s hearts
Remember when

Remember when the sound of little feet
was the music
We danced to week to week
Brought back the love, we found trust
Vowed we’d never give it up
Remember when

Remember when thirty seemed so old
Now lookn’ back it’s just a steppin’ stone
To where we are,
Where we’ve been
Said we’d do it all again
Remember when
Remember when we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up and move away
We won’t be sad, we’ll be glad
For all the life we’ve had
And we’ll remember when

ALAN JACKSON – Rainy Day In June

I need some sunshine on my face
To help me dry my eyes
I need a blue sky over here
So I can clear my mind
Maybe your soft breath on my back
To make me feel at ease
Anything more than what I’ve got
On this rainy day in June

It’s a rainy day in June
The sky is grey and I am blue
Tryin’ to make it without you
On this rainy day in June

Yesterday morning I woke up
On the wrong side of the bed
And on the right side laid a note
I knew what it said
Then the rain came, hasn’t stopped
I don’t know if it will
But I’ll keep waiting with the hopeful heart
On this rainy day in June

It’s a rainy day in June
The sky is grey and I am blue
Tryin’ to make it without you
On this rainy day in June

The thunder rolls, the lightning flashes
Every thought began with you
I see your face in every clouded paths
On this rainy day in June

It’s a rainy day in June
The sky is grey and I am blue
Tryin’ to make it without you
On this rainy day in June

ALAN JACKSON – Once In A Lifetime Love

Some people have it
Some people don’t
Some people never will
Sometimes its hard to know when you got it
Sometimes its perfectly clear
Well I know it’s out there
I’ve seen it happen
I know the way it should feel
‘Cause there’s no mistakin
That good kind of achin
Of once in a lifetime

Once in a lifetime love
Love like we’ve all dreamed of
it may go disguised
right before you very eyes
once in a lifetime love

So if you think you’ve got it
You feel it inside ya
Don’t let it slip away
You may not ever
Find what you never
Thought you had anyway
You’ve always had it
Just realize it
You know how lucky you are
To wake up beside
What some never find
A Once in a lifetime love

Once in a lifetime love
Love like we’ve all dreamed of
It may go disguised
Right before your eyes
A Once in a lifetime love

It may go disguised
Right before your eyes
A Once in a lifetime love

ALAN JACKSON – Nothin’ Fancy Nothin’ Fancy

No candle light, no wine
No plans and that’s just fine
Just put your hand in mine
Nothing fancy.
Don’t need no party dress,
I like you just like this.
Just like the night we met,
Nothing fancy.

Girl, this is everything I’m looking for
There’s nothing you could do
To make me want you more.

So I hope it’s still okay
That when I feel this way
“I love you” is all I say,
Nothing fancy.

Girl, this is everything I’m looking for
There’s nothing you could do
To make me want you more.

So I hope it’s still okay
That when I feel this way
“I love you” is all I say,
Nothing fancy.

ALAN JACKSON – O Come, All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of angels

O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing with exultation;
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, glory in the highest

O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing.

O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord…

ALAN JACKSON – Monday Morning Church

You left your Bible on the dresser
So I put it in the drawer
‘Cause I can’t seem to talk to God without yelling anymore
And when I sit at your piano
I can almost hear those hymns
The keys are just collecting dust
But I can’t close the lid

You left my heart as empty
As a Monday morning church
It used to be so full of faith and now it only hurts
And I can hear the devil whisper
“Things are only getting worse”
You left my heart as empty
As a Monday morning church

The preacher came by Sunday
Said he missed me at the service
He told me Jesus loves me
But I’m not sure I deserve it
‘Cause the faithful man that you loved
Is nowhere to be found
Since they took all that he believed
And laid it in the ground

[Repeat chorus]

I still believe in Heaven
And I’m sure you’ve made it there
But as for me without your love, girl
I don’t have a prayer

[Repeat chorus]

You left your Bible on the dresser
So I put it in the drawer

ALAN JACKSON – Meat And Potato Man

I like my steak well done, my taters fried
Football games on monday night
It’s just who I am
A meat and potato man

I like my coffee black
Ol’ tv shows
My women hot and my beer ice cold
It’s just who I am
A meat and potato man

I don’t like caviar, sushi bars,
The irs or phony stars
I’m a haggard fan
A meat and potato man

I like my fishin’ holes, lightnin’ bugs
Flatt ‘n’ Scruggs, and my woman’s love
It’s just who I am
A meat and potato man

I like my wrangler jeans, cowboy boots
Cornbread and beans and country roots
It’s just who I am
A meat and potato man

I don’t like politics, hypocrites
Folks with poodles dressed like kids
I’m a hounddog fan
A meat and potato man,
Yeah, that’s what I am
A meat and potato man…

ALAN JACKSON – Maybe I Should Stay Here

Maybe I should stay here
For the rest of my life
My compliments to you dear
You’re so easy on the eyes
I’m likin’ how my Jack and water mixes with your
Estée Lauder ooh, so maybe I should stay here
And keep makin’ eyes at you

Maybe you should stay here
I beg you not to go
There’s something I must say dear
I’m compelled to let you know
My intuition makes me think
That holdin’ you’s a possibility
So maybe you should stay here
And keep makin’ eyes at me

Some lover lose, some lovers win
But honey I don’t care
Somebody said only fools rush in
But me, I’m already there

So maybe we should stay here
‘Cause here’s where we belong
Like me the night is lonely
Like you the night is young
There’s no reason why
We shouldn’t have these feelings
If it happens naturally, oh yeah
So maybe we should stay here
For all eternity. oh baby, we should stay here,
Just you and me…