Take It As It Comes Michael Martin Murphey

Take it as it comes Just an actor waiting for a new play Take it as it comes Ask me to dance, I will dance for you Ask me to sing, and see what I do If you feel sad, I'll make jokes for you I'm a handyman

The Streets Of Laredo Michael Martin Murphey

As I walked out in the streets of Laredo, As I walked out in Laredo one day, I spied a young cowboy wrapped up in white linen, Wrapped in white linen as cold as the clay.

Wild Ripplin' Waters Michael Martin Murphey

As I was out walkin' and ramblin' one day I spied a fair couple a-comin' my way One was a lady, as fair as could be And the other was a cowboy, and a brave one was he He said "Where are you goin', my pretty

What She Wants Michael Martin Murphey

She hasn't had time to learn about this world She takes each day the way it comes And she can get sad but she's just a little girl She doesn't ask much from anyone But what she wants is you and me Love

Got To Pay The Fiddler Michael Martin Murphey

and determined and determined not to be bound To the life of a wife in a sleepy little sawmill town If you wantna be wild you better beware It's a dangerous world out there You roll the dice and you take

Still Got The Fire Michael Martin Murphey

Listen as the wind blows through my lonely nights Stirring sparks of love into desire Memories ignite the scattered ember lights Baby, I've still got the fire Through the flame of love burns low

Wildfire (Live) Michael Martin Murphey

She comes down yellow mountain on a dark flat land she rides On a pony she named Wildfire With a whirlwind by her side On a cold and drafty night Oh they say she died one winter When there came a chilling

Geronimo's Cadillac Michael Martin Murphey

Well they put Geronimo in jail down south Where he couldn't look the gift horse in the mouth Sergeant, sergeant, don't you feel There's something wrong with that automobile Governor, governor, isn't it

Long Line Of Love Michael Martin Murphey

Bought a beautiful diamond ring, Offered it to the sweetest thing I know And she said she would take it Started makin?

Big Iron Michael Martin Murphey

Hardly spoke to folks around him, didn't have too much to say, No one dared to ask his business, no one dared to make a slip The stranger there among them had a big iron on his hip, Big iron on his hip It

When The Work's All Done This Fall Michael Martin Murphey

I have got a home boys, a good one you all know Although I haven't seen it since very long ago I'm headed back to Dixie once more to see them all I'm going to see my mother when the work's all done this

Desperation Road Michael Martin Murphey

"Driving West out on I-40 On my way to taste some California wine A broke down family flagged me down Near the Arizona line Their whole world was in a pickup I guess it couldn't pull the load It was just

Rangeland Rebel Michael Martin Murphey

the trail You won't find the bean counters When the banks start to fail Ride rangeland rebel Ride to beat the devil Dark riders are coming By the rustlers moon While the wannabes watch cowboy cartoons As

Spanish Is The Lovin' Tongue Michael Martin Murphey

Spanish is the lovin' tongue Soft as springtime, light as spray There was a girl I learned it from Living down Sonora way Now I don't look much like a lover Yet I say her love words over Late at night

Route 66 Michael Martin Murphey

If you ever plan to motor west Take my way the highway that's the best Get your kicks on Route 66 It winds from Chicago to LA More than two thousand miles all the way Get your kicks on Route 66 You go

Children of the Wild World Michael Martin Murphey

You probably come from Canada the cold winds chased you down Is that a touch of snow upon your wing are you headed southward bound Move quickly wild bird the hunter comes from town He longs to see you

Woodsmoke In The Wind Michael Martin Murphey

gonna get so lost, I'll find myself again I'm gonna drift away like woodsmoke in the wind There's a place I know high up in the snow Waiting for me like a long lost friend And there I'll build a fire as

The Yellow Rose Of Texas Michael Martin Murphey

She cried so when I left her It like to broke my heart And if I ever find her We never more will part.

Jukebox Michael Martin Murphey

It had bubbles goin' round and a big bass sound You could feel right through your feet Like a beacon in the night with the green and orange light Just a slot machine poundin' out the beat Played Silver

The Old Chisholm Trail Michael Martin Murphey

It's bacon and beans most every day, I'd just as soon be eating prairie hay.

Cowboy Logic Michael Martin Murphey

times are hard and the chips are down He knows just what to do Now a cowboy's got a set of rules that he lives by day to day If you ask for his advice, he'll more than likely say If it's a fence, mend it

Desert Rat Michael Martin Murphey

Michael Martin Murphy Blue Sky- Night Thunder Desert Rat ~ Desert Rat ~ She sits on the front porch (Of) the old house that stands scorched Under the sun stroke of a desert day that chocked Her old man

Family Tree Michael Martin Murphey

"Gonna buy some wood every size and length Gonna build it good using all my strength Gonna clear the land where the house will be And start another branch of the family tree Gonna chalk a line and lay

Tying Knots In The Devil's Tail Michael Martin Murphey

One fine day, says Buster Jiggs, As he throws his seago down, "I'm tired of cowpiography And I think I'm a goin' into town."

Wildfire Michael Martin Murphey

She comes down from Yellow Mountain On a dark, flat land she rides On a pony she named Wildfire With a whirlwind by her side On a cold Nebraska night Oh, they say she died one winter When there came

What Am I Doing Here Michael Martin Murphey

Starin' at the south end of north bound cattle Slavin' in the saddle all day You've got to be some kind of natural born fool To want to live your life this way Well it can't be the cooking, it sure ain't

Blue Sky Riding Song Michael Martin Murphey

Blue sky riding song, You and I the whole day long Can't you hear it, rising spirit It's like a wild violin, You try to lose it, in the music Of the moment that you're in.

Little Joe The Wrangler Michael Martin Murphey

Little Joe the wrangler, he'll wrangle never more His days with the remuda, they're all done It was long about last April he rode into our camp Just a little Texas stray and all alone It was long late

The Ballad Of Jesse James Michael Martin Murphey

Howard Has laid Jesse James in his grave On Wednesday night When the moon was shining bright They robbed that Glendale train And the folks from miles about (yeah they can) They all said without a doubt It

River Of Time Michael Martin Murphey

"I'm not through loving you, it's just that you're gone Nothing I can say or do can undo what's done You took my heart along when you went away I gave all my love, I'll get it back some day In the river

Renegade Michael Martin Murphey

RENEGADE Styx/Michael Martin Murphey Oh mama I'm in fear for my life From the long arm of the law Lawman has put an end to my running And I'm so far from my home Oh mama I can hear you a crying You're

Two-Step 'Round the Christmas Tree Michael Martin Murphey

back the rug so we can Two-step 'round the Christmas Tree Red bandanas, jelly green Silver buckles on a new blue jeans Jumpin' 'round the room To a Yuletide melody Well, I'm gonna be ready when Santa comes

Rings Of Life Michael Martin Murphey

Adding on is nothing new, When it all adds up to one. Two, three, four more points in time, These all become well spaced lines. Curving a pattern through me, One more ring of life around this tree.

From The Word Go Michael Martin Murphey

ends And love begins From the word go I knew I'd never go again So many places I've been Lord knows the walking shoes I've worn out But I knew after being with you I'd never been nowhere before now All it

What's Forever For? Michael Martin Murphey

never lasts forever Tell me what's forever for And I see love hungry people Tryin' their best to survive When right there in their hands Is a dying romance And they're not even trying to keep it

Vanishing Breed Michael Martin Murphey

In a life we build with our own hands Like wild horses running out under the sun we're gonna find some space There aren't many left like us these days God's greatest gift to you and me is knowing how it

Without My Lady There Michael Martin Murphey

It might be alright to live there, But visiting is just nowhere. What would I have done without my lady there?

Home On The Range Michael Martin Murphey

River, where seldom, if ever his flickering campfires still burn Repeat chorus How often at night when the heavens are bright with the light from the glittering stars Have I stood there amazed and asked, as

O Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie Michael Martin Murphey

And the cowboys now as they roam the plain -- For they marked the spot where his bones were lain -- Fling a handful of roses o'er his grave, With a prayer to God his soul will save.

Carolina In The Pines Michael Martin Murphey

no guesswork in the clockwork Of the world's heart or mind There are nights I only feel right With Carolina in the pines When the frost shows on the windows And the wood stove smokes and glows As

Calico Silver Michael Martin Murphey

Close the stores Calico Silver is no more Got my wagon ready to go Been a hundred years and more Since we hitched up our team And it seems Calico silver Was a dream

Pearls in the Snow Michael Martin Murphey

you'd forgive my faithless wandering But you turned away and said you cannot buy my love And threw the pearls into the falling snow Pearls in the snow So hard to find Shining love that we have lost It

The Heart Knows The Truth Michael Martin Murphey

see But the heart knows the truth Oh, the heart knows the truth Man only hears what he wants to hear I heard me say goodbye I didn't listen to what my heart whispered I still wonder why I told myself it

Cowboy Pride Michael Martin Murphey

writing you this letter and it's a long time overdue You're thinkin' "Just mind your own business" I wouldn't blame you if you do You know our range is gettin' smaller Hear you're all busted up inside But it

The Running Blood Michael Martin Murphey

see me shine God gave me strong legs for a reason To be the first to cross the line At the starting gate Hear that pistol crack Feel the muscles rippling across my back When I make my move I'll give it

Land Of The Navajo Michael Martin Murphey

Jack to Running Elk I'd gamble all my precious stones Before I'd leave my body here among these bleached bones For now my time is drawin' near and I'm filled with dark regret My spirit longs to journey as

Tumbling Tumbleweeds Michael Martin Murphey

I'm a roaming cowboy riding all day long,Tumbleweeds around me sing their lonely song.Nights underneath the prairI' moon,I ride along and sing this tune.See them tumbling downPledging their love to...

Red River Valley Michael Martin Murphey

From this valley they say you are going I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile They say you are taking the sunshineThat has brightened in the pathway a whileCome and sit by my side if you lov...

Let The Cowboy Dance Michael Martin Murphey

He ain't been right since she's been goneHe's been known to tie one onGlass could break and chairs could flySo we best keep him occupiedLet the cowboy dance, let him dance all nightMaybe he won't f...

Jack Of Diamonds Michael Martin Murphey

Jack of diamonds, jack of diamondsI've known you of oldYou've robbed my poor pocketsof silver and goldBeafsteak when I'm hungryRye whiskey when I'm dryGreenbacks when I'm hard upAnd heaven when I d...