WebStrap them kids in, give 'em a lil bit of vodka In a cherry Coke, we're goin to Oklahoma To the family reunion for the first time in years It's up at uncle Slaton's 'cause he's getting on in years You know he no longer travels but he's still pretty spry He's not much on talk and he's just too mean to die And they'll be comin' down from Kansas and West Arkansas It'll be … WebAnd I watch those jet trails carving up that big blue sky Coast to coasters watch 'em go And I never would blame 'em one d*** bit If they never looked down on this Not much here they'd wanna know Just Levelland Far as you can point your hand Nothin' but Levelland Mama used to roll her hair Back before the central air We'd sit outside and watch the stars at …

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WebBack before the central air. We'd sit outside and watch the stars at night. She'd tell me to make a wish. I'd wish we both could fly. Don't think she's seen the sky. Since we got the … WebSays what you need is a home-cooked meal. [Chorus:] And she prays for your poor lost soul. And she prays for your poor lost soul. Your brother was a doctor. They sent him to the pen. Medicare fraud. They say he's doing it again. Your mother's doing all right. harold wilson biography book

James Mcmurtry - Levelland Lyrics

WebGot two cars and a chainlink fence Got insurance for accidents Nevermind what I don't know I dream of places I won't ever go But I lead a good life Yeah, I lead a good life 'N every Sunday we're out at the lake Teachin the kids how to jump the wake We drag em on two skis they kick one loose They don't know it, they hadn't got a clue That they lead a good … WebCoast to coasters, watch 'em go. And I don't blame 'em one damn bit. If they never look down on this. Ain't much down here they'd want to know. Just Levelland. You could wash your hands. In nothin' but Levelland. Mama used to roll her hair. Back before the central air. WebJames McMurtry (born March 18, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove, and narrator of Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua).He performs with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread and Tim Holt. His father, novelist Larry … characteristic of chemical reaction