Epitaph (Black And Blue) Kris Kristofferson

The party's all over Drink up and go home. It's too late to love her And leave her alone.

Border Lord Kris Kristofferson

Darkness had us covered when we split from Minnesota in the morning In the rain Black as I was feeling and the street was slick and shiny as a snake Each of us was a-humming to a half forgotten echo

Border Lord Kris Kristofferson

Darkness had us covered when we split from Minnesota in the morning In the rain Black as I was feeling and the street was slick and shiny as a snake Each of us was a-humming to a half forgotten

Jody And The Kid Kris Kristofferson

She would meet me in the morning On my way down to the river Waiting patient by the chinaberry tree With her feet already dusty >from the pathway to the levy And her little blue jeans rolled up

Who's to Bless and Who's to Blame Kris Kristofferson

If a cheated man's a loser And a cheater never wins And if beggars can't be choosers 'Til they're weak and wealthy men And the old keep gettin' older And the young must do the same And it's never gettin

The Silver Tongued Devil Kris Kristofferson

of evil under the smile of a saint All he's good for is getting in trouble And shifting his share of the blame And some people swear he's my double And some even say we're the same But the silver-tounged

The Silver Tongued Devil And I Kris Kristofferson

And I sat me down by a tender young maiden, Who's eyes were as dark as her hair. And as I was searching from bottle to bottle, For something un-foolish to say.

The Taker Kris Kristofferson

before takin' advantage Takin' her easy and slow And after he's taken the body and soul That she gives him, he'll take her for granted Then he'll take off and leave her Takin' all of her pride as

The Pilgrim: Chapter 33 Kris Kristofferson

See him wasted on the sidewalk in his jacket and his jeans, Wearin\' yesterday\'s misfortunes like a smile-- Once he had a future full of money, love, and dreams, Which he spent like they was goin\'

Taker Kris Kristofferson

before takin' advantage Takin' her easy and slow And after he's taken the body and soul That she gives him, he'll take her for granted Then he'll take off and leave her Takin' all of her pride as

El Coyote Kris Kristofferson

They call him a bandit And you know the notches That he ought to wear on his gun He sees you through eyes He's partially blinded From staring to long at the sun But he's true to his

Sunday Morning Coming Down Kris Kristofferson

Well I woke up Sunday morning with no way to hold my head, that didn't hurt and the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad so I had one more for dessert then I fumbled through my closet for

Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down Kris Kristofferson

And found my cleanest dirty shirt It's the one i'm wearin' And i shaved my face and combed my hair And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day I'd smoked my brain the night before Or i smoked

Sunday Morning Comin' Down Kris Kristofferson

and found my cleanest dirty shirt?

If You Don't Like Hank Williams Kris Kristofferson

I dig bobby dylan and i dig johnny cash And i think waylon jennings is a table thumpin' smash And hearin' joni mitchell feels as good as smokin' grass And if you don't like hank williams, honey, you

How Do You Feel About Foolin' Around Kris Kristofferson

So many people got so many lines They've all been tried and it's true They've all got so many reasons for changin' your mind And there ain't none of 'em knew But there's just so little distance between

Darby's Castle Kris Kristofferson

See the ruin on the hill where the smoke is hanging still Like an echo of an age long forgotten; There's a story of a home crushed beneath those blackened stones And the roof which fell before the beams

The Junkie And The Juicehead, Minus Me Kris Kristofferson

I was a stumble bummin' down the neon Music City sidewalks With the Junkie and the Juicehead who had problems of their own Stuck with luck it kept me standin' just a step away from starvin' And the

Jesse Younger Kris Kristofferson

Little Jesse Younger was a well respected lad Doing all he could to please his mommy and his dad But he never planned to be the man They said that he'd become And somehow or another Jesse's

Good Christian Soldier Kris Kristofferson

And fight to win a new and better day." Now many years and miles from Oklahoma That same young Okie boy still kneels to pray but he don't pray to be no Christian Soldier any more.

The Law Is For Protection Of The People Kris Kristofferson

Billy Dalton staggered on the sidewalk Someone said he stumbled and he fell Six squad cars came screamin' to the rescue Hauled old Billy Dalton off to jail 'Cause the law is for protection of the people

Everything But Kris Kristofferson

He tells me every morning of the world How much better he can love me Than he's loved me every morning, And he means to.

From Here To Forever Kris Kristofferson

Cool shadows fall through the moonlight Soft as the breeze through your hair And the smile on your face while you're sleeping Is the answer to anyone's prayer Fill your heart for the morning

Sugar Man Kris Kristofferson

There are shadows on the sidewalks Of the city streets at night, And the alleyways and ugly things Are hidden from the light.

Help me make it through the night Kris Kristofferson

Take the ribbon from your hair Shake it loose and let it fall Laying soft upon my skin Like the shadows on the wall Come and lay down by my side Till the early morning light All I'm asking

Help me make it through the night Kris Kristofferson

Take the ribbon from your hair Shake it loose and let it fall Laying soft upon my skin Like the shadows on the wall Come and lay down by my side Till the early morning light All I'm asking

To Beat The Devil Kris Kristofferson

[Voice: It was winter time in Nashville, down on music city row and I was looking for a place to get myself out of the cold, to warm the frozen feeling that was eating at my soul, and keep the chilly

Stranger Kris Kristofferson

Maybe she was smilin' in the mirror Maybe I was too, 'cause I was stoned Singin' every sad song on the juke-box one more time Honey, they were hittin' close to home And I said - Maybe this'll

Broken Freedom Song Kris Kristofferson

Got a song about a soldier, ridin' somewhere on a train empty sleeve pinned to his shoulder and some pills to ease the pain Started drinkin' in El Paso, he was drunk in San Antone,

Help Me Make It Through The Night Kris Kristofferson

Take the ribbon from your hair, Shake it loose and let it fall, Layin' soft upon my skin. Like the shadows on the wall.

Forever In Your Love Kris Kristofferson

at all Hey-we never meant to fall so hard But don't be sorry Chorus: Think of all the love we made us Since you used to be afraid of Staring at those starry skies above our lives And

Me And Bobby McGee Kris Kristofferson

Took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana and was blowin' sad while Bobby sang the blues, With them windshield wipers slappin' time and Bobby clappin' hands we finally sang up every song that driver

Easy, Come On Kris Kristofferson

granted 'Cause it seems to take so long Easy takes it any way she can Chorus: Easy, come on, take it easy Come on, here we go again Let it go as easy as you can It's the sweetest and

Nobody Wins Kris Kristofferson

Any more it doesn't matter Who's right or wrong We've been injuring each other For much too long And it's too late to try to save What might have been It's over Nobody wins Make believin in forever

The Sabre And The Rose Kris Kristofferson

He said, "we'll take us into town, lay our money down I'll bring you to the sweetest thing that grows Because the fairest ones in sight are bloomin' every night at a tavern Called the sabre and

Don't Cuss The Fiddle Kris Kristofferson

I scandalized my brother While admittin' that he sang some pretty songs (and he did) I'd heard that he'd been scandalizing me And Lord, I knew that that was wrong (and I was) Now I'm lookin' at it

For The Good Times Kris Kristofferson

Don't look so sad I know it's over But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning Let's just be glad we had sometime to spend together There's no need to watch the bridges

For The Good Times Kris Kristofferson

Don't look so sad I know it's over But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning Let's just be glad we had sometime to spend together There's no need to watch the bridges

For The Good Time Kris Kristofferson

Don\'t look so sad I know it\'s over But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning Let\'s just be glad we had some time to spend together There\'s no need to watch the bridges that we

Here Comes That Rainbow Again Kris Kristofferson

Intro:The scene was a small roadside cafe the waitress was sweepin' the floor two truck-drivers drinkin' their coffee and two okie-kids by the door how much are them candies, they asked her

Here Comes The Rainbow Again Kris Kristofferson

The scene was a small roadside cafe The waitress was sweepin' the floor Two truck-drivers drinkin' their coffee And two okie-kids by the door How much are them candies, they asked her How much have

Once upon a dusty reservation Kris Kristofferson

Don't look so sad I know it's over But life goes on And this old world will keep on turing Let's just be glad, We had sometime to spent together There's no need to watch The bridges that

Give It Time To Be Tender Kris Kristofferson

I feel the hunger you feel in your touch Burnin' my body and soul And it's freightnin' just wantin' somebody so much So close to losin' control But darlin', don't make me surrender too soon

Easter Island Kris Kristofferson

Guarding the carcass, we stripped and devided To carve up and covet they wait there alone Keeping the secret the rest have forgotten And staring in silence from sockets of stone Built and

I Got a Life of My Own Kris Kristofferson

I said I got a life of my own I've got a life of my own I said, don't try to make me a part of no plan Take me or leave me alone Freedom's a feeling that few understand And i got a life of my own I said

Don't Cuss The Kris Kristofferson

I scandalized my brother While admittin' that he sang some pretty songs (and he did) I'd heard that he'd been scandalizing me And, lord, i knew that that was wrong (and i was) Now i'm lookin' at it

Billy Dee Kris Kristofferson

to try to satisfy a thirst he couldn't name driven towards the darkness by the devil in his veins all around the honky tonks, searching for a sign gettin' by on gettin' high on women, words and

A Stitch In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush) Kris Kristofferson

Now, I can't see it's any loss that rolling stones don't gather moss I wouldn't gather any if I could And tho my friend keep sellin me this handy folk philosophy The more I've heard, the less

Burden Of Freedom Kris Kristofferson

I stand on the stairway My back to the dungeon The doorway to freedom So close to my hand And voices behind me So bitterly damn me For seeking salvation They don't understand

Good For Nothing Blues Kris Kristofferson

I wash my face in funky water Pick my teeth with a rusty spoke Hide your dishes and your daughters Anything that might get broke I prefer your condemnation To your suckin' sympathy