I used to want so much in a hurry. They told me 'girl, you're gonna go far. I've done a little traveling and got a whols lot of worry. Now it's on my mind, all the time and I dream…

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With the distance. From what we solidified, I can see things. That before I tried...

With the distance. From what we solidified, I can see things. That before I tried...

Tangerines and persimmons and sugar cane, Grapes of honeydew melon. Enough fit for a queen.

Tangerines and persimmons and sugar cane, Grapes of honeydew melon. Enough fit for a queen.

Sometimes I can't stand. The thought of chalkin. What we built up as a loss.

Sometimes I can't stand. The thought of chalkin. What we built up as a loss.

Baby, remember all the things that we did when we slept together and the blue...

Baby, remember all the things that we did when we slept together and the blue...

Too many a trials I have known. Tryin' to give my children a happy home.

Too many a trials I have known. Tryin' to give my children a happy home.

You are the true believer, Embrace your purity. Say the race deceivers Took your dignity.

You are the true believer, Embrace your purity. Say the race deceivers Took your dignity.

You wanna make real music, Not just part time, but really use it.

You wanna make real music, Not just part time, but really use it.

Oh, it was a cold February morn. East Texas baby girl was born. I pray...

Oh, it was a cold February morn. East Texas baby girl was born. I pray...

I had it all right at home snd the memories call. Calling me home. Bet...

I had it all right at home snd the memories call. Calling me home. Bet...

Daddy's gone now but it means a lot to me. Taking the rusty for a...

Daddy's gone now but it means a lot to me. Taking the rusty for a...

Girl, you've been looking for an education. Child, you better fall on your knees before...

Girl, you've been looking for an education. Child, you better fall on your knees before...

Lavender, lotus, blossoms too, why does the dirt and the flowers last for you? Baby,...

Lavender, lotus, blossoms too, why does the dirt and the flowers last for you? Baby,...

Lemon trees they don't make a sound. 'Til the branches bend and fruit falls to...

Lemon trees they don't make a sound. 'Til the branches bend and fruit falls to...

I got in my Mercury and I drove out West pedal to the metal, put...

I got in my Mercury and I drove out West pedal to the metal, put...

Up above my head...there's music in the air. Oh, I really do believe there must...

Up above my head...there's music in the air. Oh, I really do believe there must...

When you need me, and I need you just the same, All our problems seem....

When you need me, and I need you just the same, All our problems seem....

Come to my world and witness the way things have changed. 'Cause I finally did...

Come to my world and witness the way things have changed. 'Cause I finally did...

Traced the scent through the gloom 'til I found these purple flowers. I was spent,...

Traced the scent through the gloom 'til I found these purple flowers. I was spent,...

Cuz I'm here, and you're there. All alone.

Cuz I'm here, and you're there. All alone.

Warm skies, the stars are listening. Country night sings her song. Fireflies light the distance....

Warm skies, the stars are listening. Country night sings her song. Fireflies light the distance....