What Am I Doing Here Michael Martin Murphey

cattle Slavin' in the saddle all day You've got to be some kind of natural born fool To want to live your life this way Well it can't be the cooking, it sure ain't the money The devil made the horse that I

Secret Mountain Hideout Michael Martin Murphey

I'm leavin' here tonite Where I can find my place in the light Secret Mountain hideout Is where I'm longing to stay Where I can smile My blues away Secret Mountain Hideout That's what I'm talkin' about

Medicine Man Michael Martin Murphey

My soul is my pony I rode here today Through badlands and black hills I came a long way Hear me now old man I ask you to say A prayer for two people In your Sundance Way Medicine Man, I ask you to sing

When The Work's All Done This Fall Michael Martin Murphey

A group of jolly cowboys, discussing plans at ease Says one, I'll tell you something, boys, if you will listen, please I am an old cow-puncher, you see me dressed in rags I used to be a good one boys,

Woodsmoke In The Wind Michael Martin Murphey

"You're out tonight with someone new You think I'll stay right here and wait for you This time you're wrong, I'm almost gone Walking out the door is all I've got left to do I'm gonna get so lost, I'll

Family Tree Michael Martin Murphey

pine and hang a cherry door I'll cut the beams above from mahogany And I'll get the love from the family tree I've wandered far and I've walked alone Till the morning star finally led me home Now I'm here

The Heart Knows The Truth Michael Martin Murphey

Man only sees what he wants to see I saw you loving me No ties to unwind, no promises to bind When the dawn set us free One night of moonlight and roses Was all that I saw in you Man only sees what he

What She Wants Michael Martin Murphey

She hasn't had time to learn about this world She takes each day the way it comes And she can get sad but she's just a little girl She doesn't ask much from anyone But what she wants is you and me Love

The Yellow Rose Of Texas Michael Martin Murphey

There's a yellow rose of Texas That I am going to see No other soldier knows her No soldier, only me.

Talkin' To The Wrong Man Michael Martin Murphey

Hey, Daddy I've got a problem Last night I took my girlfriend For a ride And the way she Touched my hand, Dad Got this funny feeling deep inside So I leaned over and I kissed her Put my arms around her

Tumbling Tumbleweeds Michael Martin Murphey

Nights underneath the prairI' moon, I ride along and sing this tune.

Without My Lady There Michael Martin Murphey

What would I have done without my lady there? Cold shifty eyes and french fries, Stuck in a tourist trap, Waiting alone at the gas pump In a town that ain't on the map.

Long Line Of Love Michael Martin Murphey

Bought a beautiful diamond ring, Offered it to the sweetest thing I know And she said she would take it Started makin?

I'm Gonna Miss You, Girl Michael Martin Murphey

Oh yellow autumn moon You'll find me blue tonight What with the summer gone What with the fading light No sails upon the lake No children upon the shore No funny sun burnt nose No little country store

Still Got The Fire Michael Martin Murphey

through my lonely nights Stirring sparks of love into desire Memories ignite the scattered ember lights Baby, I've still got the fire Through the flame of love burns low for a long long time Tonight I

Run Toward The Light Michael Martin Murphey

I don't know how this can be But you chose to run with me Though the night ahead looks so black Now we're risking everything Not knowing what the day will bring We're going where there's no turning back

Take It As It Comes Michael Martin Murphey

Take it as it comes Just an actor waiting for a new play Take it as it comes Ask me to dance, I will dance for you Ask me to sing, and see what I do If you feel sad, I'll make jokes for you I'm a handyman

Desert Rat Michael Martin Murphey

Michael Martin Murphy Blue Sky- Night Thunder Desert Rat ~ Desert Rat ~ She sits on the front porch (Of) the old house that stands scorched Under the sun stroke of a desert day that chocked Her old man

Big Iron Michael Martin Murphey

hip It was early in the morning when he rode into the town He came riding from the south side, slowly lookin' all around ""He's an outlaw loose and runnin'"", came a whisper from each lip ""And he's here

Land Of The Navajo Michael Martin Murphey

Said Jack to Running Elk I'd gamble all my precious stones Before I'd leave my body here among these bleached bones For now my time is drawin' near and I'm filled with dark regret My spirit longs to journey

Spanish Is The Lovin' Tongue Michael Martin Murphey

Spanish is the lovin' tongue Soft as springtime, light as spray There was a girl I learned it from Living down Sonora way Now I don't look much like a lover Yet I say her love words over Late at night

The Old Chisholm Trail Michael Martin Murphey

I woke up one morning on the Chisholm trail, With a rope I' my hand and a cow by the tail, Last night on guard, and the leader broke the ranks, I hI' my horse down the shoulders and spurred him in the

Land Of Enchantment Michael Martin Murphey

"I met a lady in my drifting days I quickly fell under the spell of her loving ways A rose in the desert I loved her so In the land of enchantment, New Mexico We watched the sunset by the Rio Grande A

The Running Blood Michael Martin Murphey

I'm a big race horse I can run so fast I don't even think about bein last When I make my move I don't feel no pain I got running blood rushin through my viens So don't hold on Don't hold back If you gonna

From The Word Go Michael Martin Murphey

My kind of walking the line Was down the side of a highway I thought I'd never get caught In the kind of love where I'd stay Then I ran into you And my running was through Chorus: From the word go I knew

The Streets Of Laredo Michael Martin Murphey

As I walked out in the streets of Laredo, As I walked out in Laredo one day, I spied a young cowboy wrapped up in white linen, Wrapped in white linen as cold as the clay.

Jack Of Diamonds Michael Martin Murphey

Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds I've known you of old You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold Beafsteak when I'm hungry Rye whiskey when I'm dry Greenbacks when I'm hard up And heaven when I

Pearls in the Snow Michael Martin Murphey

In the love we knew Why was I untrue? Will I ever find a love like yours again?

Blue Sky Riding Song Michael Martin Murphey

You must be the one I loved back in another life. Hold on to me and I know we both will soon arrive.

Don't Count The Rainy Days Michael Martin Murphey

I was your hero, strong and fearless in your eyes You were softer than the summer sky Young lovers we were so unwise But time is a teacher and this time I've hurt you so Left you crying but don't you let

Wild Bird Michael Martin Murphey

Wild bird, I have mended your wing Now I'm wondering if my cold white hands can let go Just hold on to your fluttering heart I know you're anxious to make a new start And when you call me from the down

Desperation Road Michael Martin Murphey

"Driving West out on I-40 On my way to taste some California wine A broke down family flagged me down Near the Arizona line Their whole world was in a pickup I guess it couldn't pull the load It was just

Renegade Michael Martin Murphey

RENEGADE Styx/Michael Martin Murphey Oh mama I'm in fear for my life From the long arm of the law Lawman has put an end to my running And I'm so far from my home Oh mama I can hear you a crying You're

Jukebox Michael Martin Murphey

in the night with the green and orange light Just a slot machine poundin' out the beat Played Silver Threads And Golden Needles Monkees Turtles Byrds and Beatles Really took a lot of hard knocks And I

Geronimo's Cadillac Michael Martin Murphey

t have no cars on the Indian range Warden, warden, please listen to me Be brave and set Geronimo free Whoa boys, take me back I want to ride in Geronimo's Cadillac Whoa boys, take me back I want

Carolina In The Pines Michael Martin Murphey

knew me Said she'd known me a long time And she spoke of being in love With every mountain she had climbed And she talked of trails she'd walked up Far above the timber line From that night on I

Cowboy Pride Michael Martin Murphey

Well, I'm writing you this letter and it's a long time overdue You're thinkin' "Just mind your own business" I wouldn't blame you if you do You know our range is gettin' smaller Hear you're all busted

River Of Time Michael Martin Murphey

"I'm not through loving you, it's just that you're gone Nothing I can say or do can undo what's done You took my heart along when you went away I gave all my love, I'll get it back some day In the river

Two-Step 'Round the Christmas Tree Michael Martin Murphey

When they sing those carols, soft and low We'll all be shoutin' out 'Cotton-eyed Joe' Roll back the rug so we can Two-step 'round the Christmas Tree Waitin' 'neath the mistletoe You'll never get a kiss I

Calico Silver Michael Martin Murphey

No rain and the weather got warm Broke down and I sold my farm Headed for the silver strike, I took my wife Calico silver gave us life.

Rings Of Life Michael Martin Murphey

Stronger by circles I grow, Weaker by cycles I die. Letting the symmetry flow, Up from my roots to the sky. Fed by the fires of the earth, Sweet osmosis come quench my thirst.

Summer Ranges Michael Martin Murphey

I wish that summer Could last forever That cold winds never Would reach our door I wish old partners Could ride for ever On summer ranges Forever more But snow must fall On summer ranges Old friends must

Never Givin' Up On Love Michael Martin Murphey

"Stars are fallin' and the moon is shinin' bright I can feel the teardrop in my eye One last kiss my darlin', remember me kind And always bear in mind someday we may meet again Goodbye my love, goodbye

Wild Ripplin' Waters Michael Martin Murphey

As I was out walkin' and ramblin' one day I spied a fair couple a-comin' my way One was a lady, as fair as could be And the other was a cowboy, and a brave one was he He said "Where are you goin', my pretty

Wildfire Michael Martin Murphey

they say she died one winter When there came a killing frost And the pony she named Wildfire Busted down its stall In a blizzard he was lost She ran calling Wildfire x 3 By the dark of the moon I

Wildfire (Live) Michael Martin Murphey

they say she died one winter When there came a chilling frost And the pony she named Wildfire Busted down his stall In a blizzard he was lost She ran calling Wildfire (3 times) By the dark of the moon I

Song From Lonesome Dove Michael Martin Murphey

Lonesome dove, I hear your cry And if I had wings to fly I'd join you in your restless flight There's no place for a lonesome dove to rest tonight A rambler's heart is like a lonesome dove Far away from

Home On The Range Michael Martin Murphey

return to the banks of Red River, where seldom, if ever his flickering campfires still burn Repeat chorus How often at night when the heavens are bright with the light from the glittering stars Have I

What's Forever For? Michael Martin Murphey

I've been looking at people And how they change with the times And lately all I've been seeing are people Throwing love away and losing their minds Maybe it's me who's gone crazy But I can't understand

Cowboy Logic Michael Martin Murphey

There's a great American hero, we all look up to When the times are hard and the chips are down He knows just what to do Now a cowboy's got a set of rules that he lives by day to day If you ask for his