I’ve been runnin’ like a river but I haven’t gotten far.
I’ve been hopin’ for a miracle and wishin’ on a star.
And when my life is over I’ll know just who to blame,
On the stone above my body they will carve the scoundrel’s name.
CHORUS:
So surprise me with a hungry kiss, I need to feel that spark.
It’s been too long a lonely time to smolder in the dark.
Just let the demons gain control or Jesus Christ can take my soul
but, Darlin’, you can have my heart, yes you can have my heart.
I’ve been holdin’ it together with a promise and a prayer.
I thought I held the answer but I’m leakin’ everywhere.
Searchin’ for the reason but the reason can’t be found.
Now everything that I believe is soakin’ in the ground.
(CHORUS)
I stagger when I’m drinkin’ and I stumble when I’m stoned.
Everybody tells me I should leave that stuff alone.
The more I think about it, the more I think of you
‘cause I never have been faithful but I always have been true.
(CHORUS)
credits
from Doin' Fine,
released March 1, 2013
COLBY LANEY electric guitar and electric mandola
AARON RAMSEY mandolin, mandola,
octave mandolin, mandocello and bass
ANDY OWENS vocals
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