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1.
Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues 03:16
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Everybody's goin' away Said they're movin' to LA There's not a soul I know around Everybody's leavin' town Some caught a freight, some caught a plane Find the sunshine, leave the rain They said this town's a waste of time I guess they're right, it's wastin' mine Some gotta win, some gotta lose Good time Charlie's got the blues You know my heart keeps tellin' me You're not a kid at thirty-three You play around, you’ll lose your wife You play too long, you’ll lose your life Some gotta win, some gotta lose Good time Charlie's got the blues Good time Charlie's got the blues I got my songs to ease the pain Can't find a thing to ease the rain I'd love to try and settle down But everybody's leavin' town Some gotta win, some gotta lose Good time Charlie's got the blues Good time Charlie's got the blues Good time Charlie's got the blues
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Wisdom 04:26
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My son this world is wicked – life is so unfair The thing that I want most for you – to save you from the snare If only one gift I could give you – to serve you your whole life Protect you and preserve you – and see you through all strife Dear Lord let it be – the gift of wisdom . . . woh wisdom Wisdom findeth wisdom – understanding finds but few His Word delivers wisdom – like the clouds drop down their dew Can a man lay down in a fire – and his clothes not be burned? Don't lend your ear to the liar – learn the lessons I have learned Please don't turn away – from a father's wisdom . . . woh wisdom All you can desire cannot be compared to her She’s more precious and priceless than rubies Frankincense and myrrh So don't inherit the wind – inherit wisdom . . . woh wisdom Always walk in the way – the way is wisdom...wisdom Because your father loves you – and you're the apple of his eye I pray, my son, you'll seek her – like an eagle seeks the sky Happy is he who finds her – for all his paths are peace Flee from fools who'll make you blinder – won't you do this son for me Write these words on your heart – her name is wisdom . . . woh wisdom Your father loves you, and he's so proud of you Woh wisdom, Mmm wisdom
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Lorraine 02:36
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In Corinth, Mississippi when the sun goes down And you and the moon’s the only ones around The breeze begins to blowin’ and the trees they sway The way my mind and body gets carried away Lorraine Ooo-ooh I'm insane Lorraine Let's get stuck together like a stamp to a letter Lorraine As soon as I get off work I’m comin’ to you And tellin’ you them things that I’m aimin’ to do I'll ask your Daddy if he'll let me make his daughter my wife I'll love you like the dickens for the rest of my life Lorraine Ooo-ooh I'm insane For Lorraine I'm signed sealed delivered you make my liver quiver Lorraine When we’re cuddled up and cozy and we’re all alone Our love is like a hurricane, man full-blown I can’t describe the depth or height of what I feel But it’ll last forever ‘cause the feelin’s real deal B-b-b-baby believe me my aim is true I can't even sleep the night for thinkin' of you (and how I’ll) Have ya, hold ya, for better or worse But if you won't say you love me then I'm gonna need a hearse Lorraine Ooo-ooh I'm insane Yeah for Lorraine I love you like crazy like grits and gravy Lorraine Ooo-ooh I'm insane Mmmm for Lorraine Lorraine Lorraine Ooo-ooh I'm insane It's you Lorraine
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Java Jive 02:32
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I love coffee, and I love tea I love the java jive and it loves me Coffee and tea, and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (boy!) I love coffee, sweet and hot Whoops Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot Shoot me the shot from that wonderful pot A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup Oh slip me a slug from that wonderful mug And I'll cut a rug till I’m snug in a jug Drop a nickel in the pot, Joe Takin’ it slow Waiter, waiter, percolator I love coffee, and I love tea I love the java jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup I like it like that! With a slice of onion and a raw one Draw one Waiter, waiter, percolator I love coffee, and I love tea I love the java jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
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American Eulogy 05:11
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O say can you see are you lookin at me Like share and subscribe to my page Stupidity's abilities the impossibilities Our nation and people enraged Turf wars meth whores Walmart superstores Even the swiftest shall stall The brighter the star and the bigger they are The farther and harder they fall But hey don't worry be happy the jury Acquits those they should hang by the neck And it's all good down in the hood 'Cause the mailman he brings me a check Street strife thug life pronounce you man and wife Pimp your own people to die Big Wheels drug deals sirens and cold steel I'm weary of hearin' the cry Pawn shop liquor store shots fired three or four Over by Sweet's Hair and Nail Get straight retaliate you're bound to be an inmate Go call up your mommy for bail Rat race plant face comin' in last place Punches in bunches they come Free lunches they serve to throw us a curve To keep us downhearted and dumb Masks made in China my mind's in Carolina My patience is thinner than thin Baseball and hot dogs and apple pie moondogs Replaced with Kardashians Tattoo boo-hoo throw 'em out when you're through Forsake them babies you make Cast blame cryin' shame God made us all the same How much more crap can I take Millennial evil boll weevil knievel I'll jump the MGM Grand I'm swearin you karens and bloody red barons Should start you a rock n roll band Peaceful protests fill 'er up with high test The only place covid don't spread What a smart little virus CDC should hire us Some hippies to play Grateful Dead My tears they choke me Wuhan has broke me Our lives are put on the shelves I'm lookin' right at you no rebel grey statue Could do what we've done to ourselves On account of that basis am I a racist This song's for both black and white Not sorry not sad it's just good and bad Oh there's millions of wrongs but one right Until we realize and quit feignin' surprise At this mad manufactured maelstrom Go twist and shout 'cause I'm over and out Of man's pandemonium Riot gear what a year make it all disappear It's all right here on my phone Health care nightmare underwear everywhere There on Lincoln's tombstone Race baitin' friction suicide and addiction Is there ever an end to it all Come quickly Lord Jesus deliver and free us From sin deep within uninstall So go mow your grasses your poor huddled masses For soon every knee shall bend Good night and good luck Lightnin' has struck And will we ever be great again
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I'll Be There 02:09
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There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me Never have seen a river that's too wide There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me Ain't no man big enough to stop me I'll be there if you ever want me by your side Love me if you’re ever gonna love me I never have seen a road too rough to ride There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me I'll be there if you ever want me by your side There ain't no rope stout enough to bind me Look for me honey you will find me Any old time you’re ready with your charms I'll be there ready and a’waitin' There won't be any hesitatin’ I'll be here if you ever want me in your arms So love me if you’re ever gonna love me I never have seen a road too rough to ride There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
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I Ain't Playin' 03:05
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Now get back baby what's wrong with you Bit off a bit more than you could chew Stand back or be prepared for a lot of ugly Well I don't want you near me 'Cause I know where you’ve been And nope, no soap is strong enough baby To wash away all that homemade sin I ain't playin' I ain't playin' I ain't playin' with you Don't come around baby you better not call I'll fill your face full of Lysol You ain’t nothin’ but a curse with a purse Roamin' free Well ol' karma's comin' I don't know where or when But baby I'm sure to flatten your curves If I ever see you again friend I ain't playin' I ain't playin' I ain't playin' with you Well it's awful risky For you or me either one So if you see me walkin' up the street You'd better cross over and run hon I ain't playin' I ain't playin' I ain't playin' with you You need to heed my warnings Believe what I advise Tell your despicable heart to be smart And disappear baby depart 'n' be wise Go and get far away maybe try the Caribbean Lock down in quarantine There ain't no vaccine For such an obscene human bein' Well I ain't anti-social In keepin' my distance from you It's six feet apart or six feet down Is what I'm sayin' to you and it's true I ain't playin' I ain't playin' I ain't playin' with you I ain't playin' That's what I'm sayin' You be prayin' Or you'll be layin' I ain't playin' I ain't playin' No I ain't playin' With you
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Everybody's Talking 03:38
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Everybody's talking at me I don't hear a word they're saying Only in the echoes of my mind People stop and staring I can't see their faces Only the shadows of their eyes I'm going where the sun keeps shining Through the pouring rain Going where the weather suits my clothes Banking off of the North East winds Sailing on a summer breeze And skipping over the ocean like a stone I'm going where the sun keeps shining Through the pouring rain Going where the weather suits my clothes Banking off of the North East winds Sailing on a summer breeze And skipping over the ocean like a stone I'm going where the sun keeps shining Through the pouring rain Going where the weather suits my clothes Banking off of the North East winds Sailing on a summer breeze And skipping over the ocean like a stone Everybody's talking at me I don't hear a word they're saying Only in the echoes of my mind I won't let you leave my love behind No I won't let you leave
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This House Ain't Home 02:22
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I want so bad to have a good day And it ain't right to wrong me so What we had has sadly passed away This house ain't home to me no more Everyday's an uphill battle In every way my heart is tore Got more on me than I can handle And this house ain't home to me no more And yes it's true that I still love you And will until I'm gone and dead But it's a struggle just to see you Some days I can't get out of bed Got to try and keep my head up Sanity shot, my soul is sore No wonder why that I'm so fed up My house ain't home to me no more Yeah the home is where the heart is But ours are million miles away And for me the hardest part is That we got nothin' left to say If I could steal, or beg, or borrow A way to make it like before I wouldn't be in so much sorrow This house ain't home to me no more Just tryin' to make it to tomorrow This house ain't home to me no more My days are filled with so much sorrow This house ain't home to me no more
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Yours (Quiereme Mucho) 03:25
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Yours 'til the stars have no glory Yours till the birds fail to sing Yours 'til the end of life's story This pledge to you dear I bring Yours in the gray of December Here or on far distant shore I've never loved anyone The way I love you How could I When I was born to be Just yours Cuando se quiere de veras Como te quiero yo a ti Es imposible mi cielo Tan seperados vivir Cuando se quiere de veras Como te quiero yo a ti Es imposible mi cielo Tan seperados vivir Yours 'til the stars have no glory Yours till the birds fail to sing Yours 'til the end of life's story This pledge to you dear I bring Yours in the gray of December Here or on far distant shore I've never loved anyone The way I love you How could I When I was born to be Just yours
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Life 03:19
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Somewhere out in empty space Long before the human race Something stirred A vast and timeless source began Intelligence was born and then There was the Word Powers filled the universe Matter formed and broke the curse Of nothingness Love became an ageless soul Nature reached her highest goal And breathed the breath of life Everlasting life Well creatures came from out of sight Daylight came from in the night And all was good Life became a Master Plan Love produced the perfect man That understood The image of the Maker’s Word Worshiped Him with all he had But then one day From in the depths an evil seed Grew and manufactured greed That changed the way of life Everlasting life Oh the Loving Power looked and saw Inside the heart of man a flaw Began to grow Well, the fires of hell began to burn And so He sent His Chosen Son To let us know That Love had surely made us all And hate would surely make us fall So from the Cross Yeah He showed the world that dreadful day That love could be the only way Or all is lost of life Everlasting life For life is love and love is life

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"Lightnin’ Charlie’s 'Life' is an inspired and reflective journey down the highways of American music, showcasing a man who needs no road map. Music as confident and nuanced as Charlie’s only comes with years of hard-earned miles and focused dedication to craft. 'Life' invites us to sit in the passenger seat and kick up dust with a musician as unique as the road he’s traveled." - Kris Truelsen, Program Director Radio Bristol

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released April 20, 2024

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Lightnin' Charlie Johnson City, Tennessee

American Roots Musician, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Entertainer, and Author. IBC Award Winner, voted Favorite Musician, and Favorite Artist in the Mountain South, Lightnin' Charlie is equally at home in the blues, rock 'n' roll, country, folk, and gospel. A cheerful earful to legions of fans known as Lightnin' Bugs, LC calls his amazing amalgam of tunes "Good Music For Good People". ... more

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