All lyrics transcribed by Steve Cafarelli.
Corrections and additions should be send to Stephan Petersen.
In places where you see asterisks (****), it means we are either not sure or don't really know.
Any help is welcome!
Soil is rich and there are fish in the river
Corn is growing high
With my wife and my children I came here
On the other side of the continent
A few centuries ago
A *Johnny's ship* unfurls the sails
Upon the golden shore
Autumn Harvest will provide for the winter
Food is stacked up in the shed
With snow on its way we give thanks to the Lord
Freeze away from the north
Ice and snow
But we know
We have a fire to keep us warm and get us by
Until the spring comes to melt the snow
Saffron Robe and Redskin Native
Living side by side
The wind that brought their views
Spread the seeds far and wide across the land
Soil is rich and there are fish in the river
Corn is growing high
With my wife and my children I came here
KEEP ON TRYIN'
(McBotti)
I met a girl, she was so fine
I tried so hard to make her mine
But when I went to take her hand
She *lead* off with another man
Keep on Trying (Keep on Trying)
(Keep on Trying)
You've got to keep on trying
(Keep on Trying)
Oh, Yeah
(Keep on Trying)
Keep on Trying to get yourself in line
(Keep on Trying, Ooh)
Though I try to make ends meet
I always end up out in the street
And just when I think it's going to get better
The man says to me, oh, I'll call you later
Keep on Trying (Keep on Trying)
(Keep on Trying)
You've got to keep on trying
(Keep on Trying)
Yes you do
(Keep on Trying)
Keep on Trying to get yourself in line
(Keep on Trying, Ooh)
Though I know the world's overcrowded
People alone and broken hearted
Don't be dissatisfied with your love
Just be happy with what you've got
Keep on Trying (Keep on Trying)
(Keep on Trying)
You've got to keep on trying
(Keep on Trying)
Oh, Yeah
(Keep on Trying)
Keep on Trying to get yourself in line
(Keep on Trying)
(Keep on Trying)
Come on, Keep on Trying
(Keep on Trying)
(Keep on Trying)
Come on, Keep on Trying
(Keep on Trying)
Oh,
(Keep on Trying)
Come on, Come on,
(Keep on Trying)
Come on, Come on
(Keep on Trying)
You've got to keep on trying
(Keep on Trying)
Yes, you do
(Keep on Trying)
Come, Keep on Trying
etc.
OLD MAN BLUES
(Call)
Old man raised his boy to be his own
Happy days they had when he was young
But now he's gone a-fighting far away
Father, will you meet him when he comes home?
His room down the hall still looks the same
With the toys you gave him when he was young
But you sold your flesh and blood, your name
To the fools that sit in Washington
Father, you gave your boy away
Father, your boy is gone
You taught him to be kind and feel no shame
You brought him up to be a man
But now his strength and kindness are gone
You are old and weak, yet you remain
Father, you gave your boy away
Father, your boy is gone
Meet him at the station today
The flag he bore is laid upon his breast
Carry him and lay him in his grave
Your sweet love, laid to rest
Father, you gave your boy away
Father, your boy is gone
Father, you gave your boy away
Father, your boy is gone
FOURTY NINER
(Ciambotti/Call)
A miner
So fine'a
49er
You're mine
Tonight
It's right
In the moon light
It's right
Running 'round these hills, looking for that pot of gold
If you find it you can keep it 'cause by then you'll be too old
Tonight
It's right
In the moon light
It's right
A miner
So fine'a
49er
You're mine
A miner
So fine'a
49er
You're mine
Fever is so hot, your head is in a spin
Go down to the riverside and throw your body in
Tonight
It's right
In the moon light
It's right
It's right
Yes, it's right
It's alright
I know it's right
So please be mine'a
49er
Come on and be mine'a
49er
'Cause it's alright
Yes, it's alright
You know that it's alright
Oh, it's alright
Woo
49er
49er
Be mine'a
SOUND OF THUNDER
(Call)
Sorrys fill up in the air, there is a sound of thunder
I try to draw you up, but I am drawn under
And I sit on the floor with my rum
I cannot use my knife or draw my gun
Machines are spinning around, I'm stuck in the city
I try to catch a bus, but it was all filled up
And I sit on the floor with my rum
I cannot use my knife, or draw my gun
Sorrys fill up the air, there is a sound of thunder
I try to draw you up, but I am drawn under
And I sit on the floor with my rum
I cannot use my knife or draw my gun
Ah, rocking
Ooh, the sound of thunder
Oh
And do you not think that the sound....yeah
Oh
CHICKEN BUTT
(Ciambotti/Call/McFee)
Look at that Chicken Butt going away
Come back Chicken Butt, here to stay
Going into town to buy some whiskey
Going into town to buy some beer
Going into town to get some thrills
Ain't coming back 'til I get my fill
Had me a wife and I called me honey
Had me a wife and she called me babe
But she went and took my money
Just one year ago today
Had me a goat and her name was Fred
Milked too much and now she's dead
Had me a horse and I called him Bob
Couldn't mount him 'cause he's too tall
Now that you have heard my song
Mr. Chicken, don't do me wrong
Look at that Chicken Butt going away
Come back Chicken Butt, here to stay
Come back Chicken Butt going away
Come back Chicken Butt, here to stay
Now that you have heard my song
Mr. Chicken, don't do me wrong
Look at that Chicken Butt going away
Come back Chicken Butt, here to stay
Come back Chicken Butt going away
Come back Chicken Butt, here to stay
(Yes sir! Ye-haw! That's all folks! Ain't no more Chicken *.......*)
MR. MOON
(Call)
Mr. Moon, he's a powerful man
Pull the ocean upon the land
Make men tell their women lies
When he comes over the rise
I was strolling through the town
Big old moon was a-smiling down
I had a bottle in my hand
Oh, that night was a'looking so grand
I ran into this girl I know
And we talked both soft and low
Then we went out for a ride
My blood was surging like the tide
Mr. Moon, he's a powerful man
He pull the ocean upon the land
And makes men tell their women lies
When he comes over the rise
Now it's late and she has to go
She said "Be there," and I say, "*What* I show"
Tommorow's sun shine upon the world
And I forget my little girl
Mr. Moon, he's a powerful man
Pull the ocean upon the land
Makes men tell their women lies
When he comes over the rise
Mr. Moon
Mr. Moon
Mr. Moon
LOVE IS GONE
(Call)
Love is Gone
Time keeps dragging on
Sleep won't come
As I wait for the sun
For when I was up
I thought I understood
But now that I'm down, baby
It don't do no good
'Cause I lie awake
Call your name
Living without you is driving me insane
Love is Gone
Time keeps dragging on
Sleep won't come
I wait for the sun
Well, I spoke my clever words
But they were lies
'Cause when I see you, baby
I am paralyzed
Oh, darling
I'm so low
Deep within my heart I know
Love is Gone
Time keeps dragging on
Sleep won't come
While I wait for the sun
Love is Gone
Time keeps dragging on
Sleep won't come
While I wait for the sun
Love is Gone
And time keeps dragging on
Sleep won't come
While I wait for the sun
MITCH'S TUNE
(Call/Howie)
Well, I sing my song when I'm waiting around for the summer
And I sing my song when I'm waiting for winter, too
When it's cold outside, I long for the sunlight
When it's warm outside, the cold wind is welcome, too
Hurry, hon, my old friend
My old friend
'Cause my arms are open wide waiting for you
Hurry, hon, my old friend
My old friend
'Cause my arms are open wide waiting for you
Well, I sing my song when I'm waiting around for the summer
And I sing my song when I'm waiting for winter, too
Oh, when it's cold outside, I long for the sunlight
When it's warm outside, the cold wind is welcome, too
Ooh-ooh-ooh
SUNNY MEXICO
(Call)
I took a trip to Sunny Mexico
What do you do when there's no place to go?
It's been 3 weeks and I'm not feeling good
Things don't work out the way they should
3rd floor, 4th room down in downtown Juarez
The pipes don't reach up to my floor
And when I make it to the place I see
Maria's gone and locked the door
Enchiladas
Taco
Tostada
y Tequila, por favor, señor
(Woo, Ah-ha)
"-----------"
"Tócale, tócale"
If you'll excuse me now I got to run
I hope this ends, but I'm not sure
'Cause once again, you see, my time has come
To go down to the 2nd floor
Life can be good in Sunny Mexico
Her happy people on the streets
Enjoy yourself wherever you may go
But please be careful...
Enchiladas
y Taco
Tostada
y Tequila, por favor, señor
(Ah-ha, -trill-)
"Ay, ------"
"Oh, pobresito, pobresito"
"Tócale, tócale"
--trill--
"Otra..." / "Huh-ah!"
"...Ay, Otra vez"
La, la, la, la, la
etc.
IF I HAD MY WAY
(Davis)
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
I would tear
Oh, yes, I'd tear this building down
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
I would tear
Ooo-ooh, I'd tear this building down
King came up from Egypt
Spreading war all around
Walls of the city crumble
The temple crash to the ground
All but a-one man standing a'high on a cliff
With a rock in his hand
Lord, oh Lord, give me the power
to free this land
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
I would tear
Ooo-ooh, I'd tear this building down
So come on and deliver me
Oh, from these chains, you know
Because a-I know it's wrong
Oh, but I don't know what to do or say
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
I would tear
Ooo-ooh, I'd tear this building down
Go fighting and preaching
Lying and *---------*
Carrying the sword but, ooh, Lord
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
I would tear
Ooo-ooh, I'd tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, well I'd tear this building down
Ooo-ooh, tear this building down
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