1. |
Truth and Love
03:46
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Verse 1
I believe it is better not to lie,
and accept the consequence of that right.
I believe it is better to be free,
not deny our foolishness in this life.
(Chorus)
So I know we have possibilities,
all I can see is a light of opportunities.
And there couldn’t be any more reality.
Our truth and love holds the key.
Our truth and love holds the key.
Verse 2
I believe it is easier to disagree
Then try to understand crazy friends.
I believe most of them could sail the seven seas
And think they’re going to fall off the edge.
(Chorus)
Verse 3
I believe it can be stranger than the truth
And we fictionalize everything to make sense.
I believe if we use our last excuse
We’ll make Truth and Love out of it.
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2. |
Stole My Heart
02:36
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Verse 1
Though I lived a long time, I can’t deny this weight on my mind
I’ve tried simple solutions to complicated lies
Never got the answer to fill up my life.
(Chorus)
But all I know is I’m alright tonight
I’m with you
I liked the way you are from the moment
You stole my heart.
Verse 2
I’ve always said in not a kind way
If you try to hold me I’m going to run away.
I could never be tied up to one place
Like an old pit dog with a scarred up face.
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Since then I only know I’m breathing clean air
And I’m feeling mighty bold
And I’m alright tonight I’m with you
I liked the way you are from the moment
You stole my heart.
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3. |
Never Good
03:25
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Verse 1
I’m good at taking chances
that’s what brought you here to me.
Rolled the die, landed seven, cashed my chips and chased my dream.
You were always right beside me,
when I was shooting for the moon.
But I was never good at holding onto you.
(Chorus)
I’m good at burning bridges
Strike a match and watch it fall
Just as good at mending fences
When my back’s against the wall
Some folks say I’m good for nothing,
I start to think it might be true
But I was never good at holding on to you
Verse 2
Well I’m good at being lonesome
Honky tonks, and raising hell
Picking fights with half the barroom
Knowing you’d bail me out of jail.
You were always waiting for me
When I would stumble in the room.
But I was never good at holding onto you.
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4. |
Big Star
03:24
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Verse 1
I feel like I’ve been ramblin’ for such a long time
Out on any lonely road I find.
I didn’t look back in the mirror
Or even much at myself
Time don’t really promise us anything else.
(Chorus)
And I never let any warm souls ever take a hold of me
I left loose ends all around, never took a wife.
I’m a big star in my own life.
Verse 2
There were times in my youth I didn’t worry or fret
A laid back low roller with no regrets.
Some people don’t like me
They might have known I didn’t care
Either way I learned my own way out of here.
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
There are stars that fly over me.
I sometimes wish they’d stop and sing
A heart-wrenching, soul-searching good old melody.
(Chorus)
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5. |
This Ain't Love
03:20
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Verse 1
It seems to happen each time I walk out the door.
You begin to imagine and the fears roll through your heart.
How can I help you change what’s going on
when everything I do you think I’m doing wrong?
(Chorus)
This ain’t love, oh no, hurting us so much.
This ain’t love, oh no, pushing away my touch.
This ain’t love, oh no, being without trust.
We’re losing everything this ain’t love between us.
Verse 2
We’re heading down a road that’s been traveled so well
You want to disregard those signs leading us to hell.
How can I make you stop crying all those tears
If in your mind you think I’m out there loving her.
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Maybe we take some time and remember who we are
We’ve come this far
(chorus)
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6. |
All Yours
02:56
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Verse 1
I think about all we’ve had
The times we laughed and the moments in the past.
There’s one thing I know for sure
Baby I’m here and I’m all yours.
(Chorus)
Baby I’m here, baby, I’m here
Baby I’m here and I’m all yours.
Verse 2
You made it easy for a man like me.
You gave me peace, a reason to believe
There’s some good in my soul
Baby I’m here and I’m all yours.
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
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7. |
She Wants To Believe
05:01
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Moonlight shines in her bedroom and she’s thinking of him
Scattered clothes lay all around but it seems so good.
His scent on the pillow reminds her of his tenderness,
His dark eyes, his wicked smile.
She met him at a local bar in Philadelphia
And she felt at ease.
He leaned ever so softly against her
She sure liked that lean
Maybe it was the thought, or maybe wine
Could have been a sign, right on time,
And she felt fine.
Thinking about the words he said
And the fire in his eyes
Took her to a place she’s never been in her life
It was the first time she felt alive.
She just didn’t want to let that feeling go
Let it go.
She never thought this could happen to a girl like her
She got what she wanted, needed the most
Made her soul leap.
Wonder what tomorrow will bring, what will it bring.
A stronger need?
She wants to believe.
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8. |
Nothing To Do With You
03:15
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Verse 1
He’s just a man he’s not looking for loving.
He don’t want to talk or shake your hand.
Silence is welcomed if you sit down beside him
He came for the dancers he didn’t come to make friends.
(Chorus)
Call it whatever you want but (he/she/they) don’t care about your thoughts.
Maybe just move along this has nothing to do with you at all,
This has nothing to do with you at all.
Verse 2
She’s a new mom, she’s watching her laundry
Hoping it dries soon so she can go home.
Staring don’t make it dry any faster.
You should look at yourself and leave her alone.
(Chorus)
Well, here comes some kids they’re playing their games
There’s no need to stop or even take a break.
You seem so annoyed by laughter and happiness
You lost all your fun and it shows on your face.
(Chorus)
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9. |
Trying To Lay The Blame
02:51
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Everyone’s had a heartache, everyone knows the blues
Everyone thinks their own faith is the only one that’s true.
You act like you’re a good man, you think you got them fooled.
That’s a shame because one of these days
They’re going to turn the table on you.
(Chorus)
There’s only one face in the mirror
Standing in the way
Look at all this human madness trying to lay the blame.
Look at all this human madness trying to lay the blame.
Verse 2
She reached in and took your heart out.
Placed it down on a plate, took a bite with such delight,
She didn’t bother to even say grace.
(Chorus)
Verse 3
We use our pride as a common defense, praying no one’s going to die
Indifference doesn’t really make sense
When you’re falling out of the sky.
(Chorus)
(Out)
Everyone’s had a heartache, everyone knows the blues
Everyone thinks their own faith is the only one that’s true.
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10. |
Stand A Chance At All
02:57
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Verse 1
Don’t you realize we always go down this road
When there’s a problem we just lose control.
It seems like we would recognize the cause.
If we’re going to stand a chance to stand a chance at all.
(Chorus)
If we’re going to stand a chance to stand a chance at all.
We need to hang on, we got to be strong
Each and every time something good goes wrong.
If we’re going to stand a chance at all.
Verse 2
I know it ain’t easy but we have to make sure there’s time
For our hearts to teach our stubborn minds.
And we can’t worry when we’re about to fall.
If we’re going to stand a chance to stand a chance at all
(Chorus)
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Charlie Hager Nashville, Tennessee
Charlie Hager is a singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tn. He credits the majority of his musical abilities to his father, James Bernard Hager, a longtime West Virginia bluegrass player from the 1940's to his death in 1981. His writing styles and influences come mostly from Texas based singer/songwriters from Billy Jo Shaver, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and J.J. Cayle. ... more
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