CAMPFIRE IN THE RAIN Verse 1: Twilight on the warpath Painted for a fight Looking to a bloodbath Later in the night Options gettin’ narrow Bison disappear Settler takes an arrow Ain’t no winner here. Chorus: You can ride till your pony crumbles down Say you tried, be the last to stand your ground Empty words, loaded guns, and who’s to blame Fade away like a campfire in the rain. Verse 2: Blue coats on the trail Red man on the run Treaty gonna fail Diplomacy is done How high will the price go To take life for a life Look sharp to the shadow It’s war to the knife. (repeat chorus) Bridge: Dreams, in the end Were too big to defend That’s small consolation On the reservation. (repeat chorus) (c) Weylan Deaver (wdeaver@gmail.com)
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LITTLE GIRL GO Verse 1: Where did that little girl go? Out of sight, like a sprite I can follow her glow Never know where she’ll land Turning loose of Dad’s hand Now, where did that little girl go? Chorus: Tea cups and dress-ups and chasing fireflies She stares up at me from her mother’s deep eyes We thought she’d be here like the moon and Big Dipper Then a young man appears holding out a glass slipper... Verse 2: Look at that little girl smile Out of sight, all in white As we walk down the aisle How did it come the day I would give her away? But, look at that little girl smile. (Repeat Chorus) Verse 3: Look at that little girl go Out of sight, in the night After stealing the show I guess I’ll just linger Wrapped ’round her finger Look at that little girl go. Look at that little girl go. (c) Weylan Deaver (wdeaver@gmail.com)
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TO THE MISTLETOE Writer: Paul Weylan Deaver (ASCAP) Verse 1: There may not be a snowman in our yard But there’s a picture of him on our latest card Good will is in the air, and traffic’s at the mall Carolers everywhere, and what I love best of all... Chorus: My eyes light up like a Christmas tree Every time I see you looking back at me They say there’s something special ’bout this time of the year Well, every day’s a holiday whenever you’re here So strike a match under that old yule log And pour another cup of that cold egg nog Forget about the dishes, let the candle burn low And lead me to the mistletoe. Verse 2: You ask me what I’d like to get this year I want a set of memories so clear I’ll add them to the others—ghosts of Christmas past And baby, in my stocking, stuff a way to make them last. (Repeat Chorus) (c) Paul Weylan Deaver
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GRANDPA 101 Writer: Paul Weylan Deaver Verse 1: Summer time come, I was seven years young. I was up at the break of day In my new overalls, gonna help Grandpa In the John Deere bailing hay. As I sat on his knee, he explained to me About a day’s work for a day’s pay. He said, “You ride for the brand and you’ll be a real man.” He didn’t know any other way. Chorus: Grandpa was big on life’s little lessons. And he could make learning fun. Anywhere with him and school was in session. I got a lot in Grandpa 101. Verse 2: Standing on the bank of a muddy stock tank With a cane pole in my hand. Something wasn’t right, I couldn’t get a bite. I said, “I’ve had all I can stand.” He said that, “Life don’t allow you to throw in the towel.” “Let patience be your friend.” So I tried another lure and it seemed to be the cure Cause I reeled a big catfish in. (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: He taught my Daddy and my Daddy taught me Have faith in prayer and your family. Now I’m all grown with a college degree But it’ll never take the place of what he gave me. (Repeat Chorus) (c) Paul Weylan Deaver
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CLOUD NINE Writer: Paul Weylan Deaver Verse 1: Misty, mellow moon You make it hard on me I'm tryin' to forget her But you kindle memories Love is made for two But I'm not her only one What is there left to do When it's all said and done? Chorus: And when I held her hand I was walkin' on thin air Threw caution to the wind 'Cause I was too in love to care But now she's drifted away And I've never felt this pain Cloud nine is starting to rain Cloud nine is starting to rain. Verse 2: A dream can disappear When you wake up to a lie She said she'd never go But she forgot to say goodbye In the blink of a tear My world was turned on end There ain't no silver lining Or rainbow 'round the bend. (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: It was only yesterday I just knew we had it made Funny how fast it came A storm on my parade. But now she's drifted away And I've never felt this pain Cloud nine is starting to rain Cloud nine is starting to rain. (c) Paul Weylan Deaver
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SOUTHERN BELLE Writer: Paul Weylan Deaver Verse 1: I'm racin' for the Mason-Dixon Line To chase a girl I can't shake off my mind The road tears us apart She still echoes in my heart Like a “missing you” refrain Fills me with the sweetest pain. Chorus 1: A southern belle is chiming in my head Fare thee well to the lonely life I led Her touch like clouds up on the mountain Country kisses I've been countin' I'll be well when I hear that southern belle Southern belle. Verse 2: I'm countin' down the hours to her arms I'm addin' up the powers of her charms She'll flash a coy smile You can see a country mile How she'll get under your skin You can't do a thing but grin. Chorus 2: A southern belle is chiming in my head Fare thee well to the lonely life I led Her touch like fire up on the mountain Country kisses I've been countin' I'll be well when I hear that southern belle Southern belle. Bridge: Her grace and poise, her elegance They suit me to a “T” I'm a gentleman at her defense She brings out chivalry. (Repeat Chorus 1) (c) Paul Weylan Deaver
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“A Little Closer” © 2018 Paul Weylan Deaver (ASCAP) Verse 1: I say, “Let’s do a movie” You raincheck me again I don’t believe it’s true we Can only be just friends There’s still ground to cover ’Cause the greatest distance yet Is from the starry eye of a lovesick guy To a girl playin’ hard to get. Chorus: How far do I have to go To get a little closer to you This train’s movin’ way too slow At least I’ve got a gorgeous view My journey may be the death of me But before I bid adieu Tell me how far I have to go To get a little closer to you. Verse 2: A hint of hesitation With such a coy smile Gives me the motivation To try an extra mile Hearts are complicated But you simplify myself When you squeeze my arm with so much charm I can think of nobody else. (repeat chorus) Bridge: I could walk on burning sand Or crawl on broken glass Just to hold your hand Then I won’t have to ask... (repeat chorus)
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