Oh, help me Dear Father
Won't You hear my plea
A wounded spirit on bended knee
I cannot tell You
I cannot see
Reasons why I chose to leave
Nothing to live for
Nothing to gain
An empty soul
I suffer in pain
Oh, help me Dear Father
Don't You turn away
Lost and hungry
For I have strayed
Oh, help me Dear Father
Won't You hear my plea
I have fallen
Come rescue me

Nothing to live for
Nothing to gain
A heavy burden
And, I have no strength
I cannot tell You
I cannot see
Reasons why I chose to leave
Oh, help me Dear Father
Won't you hear my plea
A weary soul
I am so weak
Thank You Dear Father
I can now see
Grace and Mercy
Have rescued me-

I've something to live for
Something to gain
A joyous spirit
Not fortune or fame
I am not blinded
I can now see
A willing spirit
You will lead
Oh, hold me Dear Father
This I pray
Guide and keep me
As I should stray
Oh, thank You Dear Father
You heard my plea
For I was calling
And You rescued me
Something to live for
Something to gain
Joy and Peace
Not fortune or fame.

dear father

Dear Father

Mama died when I was ten.  Daddy held her till the end,  I heard him cry all through the night.  And, slip away at mornings light.--Yes, mama died when I was ten.  She left my dad a broken man.  I heard him cry all through the night.  He slipped away at mornings light.--Oh, Mama died when I was ten.  She took my daddy with her then.  Father Time could never mend.  My despair when I was ten.


Mama Died When I Was Ten-lyrics included-free download

...mama said, girl you gotta leave that man

I Saw Mama At The Store Today

I over heard my young daughter and her friends gossiping about any and everybody on our block.  That is where the inspiration for this came from.
I got secrets ain't been told. 
 I got secrets no one knows. 
 Brother John likes Sister Rose. 
 They play games without their clothes.
  Mom said, Trina Joes in heat. 
 And, she needs to take her ass back down that street. 
 Bubba said, I ain't no dad.  
That baby's hair ain't even black.
  The ladies are watchin' apartment ten. 
 Cause, she wants to steal somebody's man. 
 Mike and Debbie like to swing,
 but I ain't sure just what that means. 
 Mom said, dad has a wandering eye. 
 And, it told her he 's a tellin' lies.  
Mom said all her friends are spies.
  Don't make her dot both his eyes
.  Bout that time, they noticed me.
  And, this is what I heard them sing.
---I wanna hamburger, cheeseburger, lettuce, and tomato,  baked ham bone, and French fried potato, hot dog, chili dog, bar b que, mustard, and a pickle, and a mountain dew.  Hey, hey.

jump rope gossip

Jump Rope Gossip

How Am I Gonna Live Life Without You

Well, looky. looky here.-Its Joe Devine-You know-Cause, he's so fine---Now, I could have every woman in town-When I come through they all gather around-"oh, Joe Devine.  You're so fine.  Please, oh, please will you be mine?"----Now, we all laughed and we hit the ground-We slapped our knees and we rolled around-Old Joe had never kissed a woman before-but, to hear him tell it-Its been a hundred or more---Say, old Joe-Let's go to town-Let's watch those women all gather around-"Well, I would if I could"-"but, it wouldn't be right"-"Cause , all those women they 'de argue and fight"---"Oh, Joe Devine.  Your so fine. Please, oh, please will you be mine"-"Nah, I couldn't hurt a single one"-Nah, I'd rather just suffer and be all alone"---We laughed and rolled until we cried-While Joe kept saying-"Now, I ain't a lieing"---Well, looky, looky here-Its Joe Devine-Come on girls lets stand in line-Old Joe got mad and he hit the road-We all begged him not to go----Oh, Joe Devine-You're so fine-Please, oh please will you be mine-We won't argue-And, we won't fight-Oh, we love you Joe Devine---We all  laughed again and then some more.-He sure was nuts-but, he was our friend-

joe devine

Joe Devine/lyrics included-free download

This is my Nova Lynn Jones-POINTIN THEM FINGERS AND MAKIN THEM RULES!

 She is my friend and boss! And, I cherish every second that we share together.


Pertiest Baby You Will Ever Find

I sat on my porch and recorded this on my laptop-for my Brother-who is in Heaven.  He loved fireworks-This was on July 4th.  I miss your laughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Wasted words on ears of stone. 
 There you sit, but I'm alone. 
 Days are years as time goes on.
  Same old movie.  Same old song.

Yes, I hurt you many years ago. 
 But, why must we keep on walking down that road? 
 I've tried to mend what I did sow. 
 But, you refuse to let it go.


Oh, we play our parts so very well.
 Most don't notice, but we can tell. 
 Your love for me walked out the door.
  Why you stayed I do not know.

Yes, I hurt you many years ago. 
But, why must you keep on walking down that road?
I've tossed aside all hopes and dreams.
 That you would love me once again.

There you sit but I'm alone. 
 So much space in our little home. 
 Yesterdays have came and gone.
  But, no forgiveness of my wrongs.

Yes, I hurt you many years ago.
 But, why must you keep on walking down that road.
  I've tossed aside all hopes and dreams.
  And, I'll not love you once again.

yes i hurt you

yes i hurt you-jimmi goes west-lyrics lyn kalley ingram-lyrics included

Oh, how I'm gonna live life without you
what do I do at the end of day
I reach for you but the bed is so empty
I'm begging you won't you come back to me

how I'm gonna live life without you
how I'm gonna live life without you
I'm begging you won't you come back to me

how I'm gonna live life without yo
-how I'm gonna live life without you
what do I do with the memories we made
I close my eyes but your words keep repeating
it wasn't planned but I found somebody new

how I'm gonna live life without you
how I'm gonna live life without you
I'm begging you won't you come back to me

oh, how I'm gonna live life without you
 how am I gonna live life without you
what do I say when someone's talking to me
cause I can't think of thing but your picture
you know the one where you were loving me

how I'm gonna live life without you
how I'm gonna live life without you
I'm begging you won't you come back to me
how I'm gonna live life without you
oh, how I'm gonna live life without you
what do I do at the end of day
I reach for you but the bed is so empty
I'm begging you won't you come back to me
how I'm gonna live life without yo
how I'm gonna live life without you
I'm begging you won't you come back to me
how I'm gonna live-how I'm gonna live without you

how am i gonna live life without you

how am i gonna live life without you-jimmie goes west-lyrics lyn kalley ingram-lyrics included

Its been a long time a comin'.  Got nothing to show for.  Its been a long time a comin'.  But, here I pack for more.--Can't say I make a livin'.  Livin' day by day.  But, it makes no difference.  I'd be playin' anyway.--Its been a long time a comin'. A bar in every state.  I wake up smellin' whiskey.  Partook from yesterday.--Let me sing my songs of sorrow.  Let me sing of happy days.  We'll down some shots of whiskey.  And, I'll be on my way.--Its been a long time a comin'.  This dream I cannot shake.  So, I sing and play this guitar.  I'd do it anyway.--I'm givin' up tomorrow.  I said yesterday.  But, I'm booked for three days solid.  In three different states.--Its been a long time a coimin'.  No money to be made.  But, I get tips of whiskey.  They clap and sing my praise.--Its been a long time a comin'.  I said yesterday.  I'm given up tomorrow.  But, I'll give it one more day.

Its Been A Long Time A Comin-lyrics included

Hey. Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-Hey, Mr.Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-For I called for my woman-Said, Baby I'm home-I looked and I listened-But, I was all alone-I spied in the closet-Got me some clues-No bright yellow dress-No shiny black shoes-That womans at the Drink and Dance Tavern Saloon---Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-For I did not remember I loved her-Cause, I was a fool-I grabbed my pistol-Number twenty two-I never intended to use it-Less she be untrue---Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do---Hey,Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-I saw my woman in her bright yellow dress-And, she was kissin and lovin on another man---Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do---For I did not remember I loved her-For she was untrue-I pulled out my pistol-My number twenty two-And, I shot my baby at the Tavern Saloon---Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-Hey, Mr. Sheriff-I'll tell you what I did and did not do-I did not remember I loved her-Because, I was a fool-Hey, Sheriff-Let me tell you what I did and did not do-For I did not remember that I loved her-For she had been untrue.

Hey Mr. Sheriff-jimmi-goes-west-lyrics-lyn kalley ingram/lyrics included

Red - Canon - Blues - PAPLOVIANTE - LYN - FRITS.WAV

fingerstyle "Fritts"-lyrics-lyn kalley ingram

Low Down Thief Blues.WAV-Fritts-lyn

Well, I got sunshine in the morning
a smile upon my face-loving arms around me to get me through the day
gold are my tomorrows
no money in the ban
but, I'm a rich man without gold or shining things

cause, I got sunshine in the morning lying in my bed
eyes that light the darkness-soft kisses on her breath
a smile that gives me laughter-a love that makes me sing
oh, I'm a rich man without gold or shining things

for I got sunshine in the morning-a smile upon my face
loving arms around me to get me through the day
gold are our tomorrows-no money in the bank
oh, but I'm a rich man without gold or shining things 

cause, I got sunshine in the morning lying in my bed
eyes that light the darkness-soft kisses on her breath
a smile that gives me laughter-a love that makes me sing
for I'm a rich man without gold or shining things

cause, I got sunshine in the morning lying in my bed
eyes that light the darkness-soft kisses on her breath
a smile that gives me laughter-a love that makes me sing
for I'm a rich man without gold or shining things


for I got sunshine in the morning
eyes that light the darkness
soft kisses on her breath
a smile that gives me laughter
a love that makes me sing
I got sunshine.

i got sunshine

I Got Sunshine-jimmi goes west-lyrics lyn kalley ingram

Short Stories for the Short Attention Span.  Storytelling- games we played when we were kids

playin games

Playin Games

How am I gonna live life without you-what do I do at the end of the day-I reach for you, but the bed is so empty-I'm begging you-won't you come back to me---oh, how am I gonna live life without you-what do I do with the memories we made-I close my eyes, but your words keep repeating-it wasn't planned, but I found somebody new---oh, how am I gonna live life without you-what do I say when someone's talking to me-cause, I can't think of a thing, but your picture-you know the one, where you were lovin' me---how am I gonna live life without you-what do I do at the end of the day-I reach for you, but the bed is so empty-I'm begging you- won't you come back to me.






















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How Am I Gonna Live Life Without You/lyrics included

My husband died.  My wounds are so deep.  He was my best friend. 
ALBERT INGRAM, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY BEING!

I love you so my Darlin' Dear-You fill my heart with joy and cheer-You are my strength when I have none-You give me hope when mine is gone---When friends are few and far between-You are the smile that I see-When I have fear you give me peace-A love like ours will never cease---I love you so my Darlin Dear-I'll never leave no, do not fear-For all I need I have right here-For all I need I have right here---I love you so my Darlin Dear-You fill my soul with love and cheer-You mend my wounds and take my pain-When I fall you help me stand-I love you so my Darlin Dear-I'll never leave oh, do not fear-For all I want I have right here-For all I want I have right here-I love you so my Darlin Dear-You give me peace and take my fears-I'll never leave no, do not fear-For all I need I have right here.

My Darlin' Dear1-Out Of The Box-lyrics lyn kalley ingram-lyrics

A week ago last Sunday Sheriff Walt came to her door-I'm sorry Mrs. Thompson-I'm here to fetch your boy-Overcome by sorrow she kneed down on the floor-With crying words she asked him-"Sheriff are you sure?"-I'm sorry Mrs. Thompson-I hate to see you hurt-But, he shot a man in Nashville while robbing a liquor store-"Oh, sheriff, please don't hurt him-For his sins I'll not defend-You can find him down at Ruby's Place a drinkin with his friends."-I promise Mrs. Thompson-I will not seek revenge-But, how this ends is up to him-The choice is in his hands-I'm sorry Mrs. Thompson-I hate to see you hurt-But, he shot a man in Nashville while robbing a liquor store----A week ago last Sunday-Sheriff Walt came to her door-Ma'am, I came to tell you-I did not have a choice---Sheriff Walt was a good man-Revenge he did not seek-He put his arms around her as she began to weep-I'm sorry Mrs. Thompson-I hate to see you hurt-But, he shot a man in Nashville while robbing a liquor store-I know you hurt-I'm sorry Mrs. Thompson-I hate to see you hurt-Ma'am,I hate to see you-I'm sorry Mrs. Thompson.

Sheriff Walt-jimmi goes-west-lyn-collab/lyrics included

la, la, la, la,-do,ta,doot,doot,doot-I'm so happy-cause, I'm a mom- la,la,la,la-bah, ba ,bah ,ba, bah, bah ba, bah, bah. bah, bah, ba, bah.bah.bah
-the doctor said, you must move on-you'll have no children-but, he was wrong-ha, ha, ha, ha,-ha, ha, ha ha-now,let me tell you about my firstborn-Lacey Lyn Nicole-a precious soul-she's still a child-although, she's grown-la, la, la, la,-doo,ta,doo,doo,doo
she makes my house-a happy home-la, la, la, la-ba,ba,ba,bah,bah-doot,ta,doot,doot,doot-la,la,la,la--let me tell you about my second born-Alix Kaylee my "Breaker of Bones"-she had no fear-snap, crackle, crunch-thought she could fly off the roof-no,no,no,no-don't, don't, don't,don't-boo, hoo, hoo, hoo-broke another bone---then I met Drake Anthony Jones-he came over and never went home-bah, ba, bah, bah, bah-do, ta, doot,doot,doot-he fell in love with my "Breaker of Bones"-Alix Kaylee Ingram Jones-la,la,la,la-dee, ta, dee, dee, dee-now, I'm the mammaw-of my Nova Lyn Jones-we like to sing our puppy dog song-bow,wow,arf,arf,roof,roof,roof,roof-then, we play "what's in the barn?"-bak,ba,bak,bak,bak,bak,ba,bak,bak,bak-oink,oink,oink,oink-moo,moo,moo,moo-we gotta stop-cause, pappy is home-boo,boo,boo,boo,boo,hoo,hoo,hoo-she'll make him watch all her cartoons-ha, ha, ha,ha-dee,ta dee,dee,dee-cause, she's the boss of everyone-la,la,la,la-ha,ha,ha,ha-ha--ha--ha---wait a minute-ain't dat the truth.

La,la,la,la,do/lyrics included

families use to hide an unwed birth this way./lyr
ics-lyn kalley ingram
Oh, my sister hold my hand-
For death is calling out my name-
Listen close let me explain-
Just how this story all began---
His name was Jackson Wesley Jones-
And, he was the kindest man I've ever known-
Listen close let me explain-
That, Jackson was your daddy's name---
Oh, my daughter hold my hand-
I 'm your mother, but not by name-
But, God knows I loved you just the same-
Oh, my daughter hold my hand---
Hush your words-
We have no time-
For far too long we lived a lie-
Oh, listen close and I'll explain-
How the war took him away---
Oh, my daughter hold my hand-
For, Death is calling out my name-
Listen close and I'll explain-
How Ma and Pa were so ashamed---
Oh, my daughter hold my hand-
I'm your mother, but not by name-
But, God knows I loved you just the same-
Oh, my daughter hold my hand---
Oh, my daughter, daddy cried-
That sin of yours we'll have to hide-
So, listen close let me explain-
For lies and deception is in the plan---
Oh, my daughter you must go-
Along with your mother to her folks-
Now, listen close let me explain-
You will all return upon the birth-
But, your Ma will say that the child is hers---
Oh, my daughter hold my hand-
I'm your mother,but not by name-
But, God knows I loved you just the same---
Oh, my darling hold my hand-
Oh, my darling hold my hand-
For, Death is calling out my name-
But, I could not go, till I explained---
"I love you" Mama's precious words-
Her smile told her that she had heard-
And, with that smile she left this earth---
"Oh, Mama" her daughter cried---
Oh, my daughter hold my hand-
I'm your mother, but not by name-
But, God knows I loved you all the same---
Oh, my daughter hold my hand-
(Oh, my daughter) hold my hand-
I'm your mother, but not by name-
But, God knows I loved you all the same
Oh, my darling hold my hand-







765 - Oh, My Daughter/jimmi goes west-lyrics-lyn kalley ingram lyrics included

Take him away-take him away-Lord,take him away.
There ain't no leavin a jealous man.
Don't you know I've tried-don't you know I've ran.
He hunted me down- across the land.
Don't you know I tried-don't you know I ran.
Lord, take him away-take him away-Lord, take him away---
people say, "you ain't gotta stay."-but, they didn't hear just what he said.---
I'll kill your mom-I'll kill your dad-I'll shoot 'em down- just where they stand---
you know those kids -that your brother has-I'll kill 'em all-if you don't come back---
he took my breath- with his hands-just like that!-your life could end-so, don't you leave me again---
take him away-take him away-Lord, take him away---
there ain't no leavin' -a possessive man-don't you know I've tried-don't you know I've ran---
oh, my Lord, won't You understand-I'm makin' plans- to kill that man-You, better take me away-my body aches-my mind has strayed- think I could-take his life today-You better take me away---
people say, "you ain't gotta stay."-just up and leave- that man today-don't they know I've tried-don't they know I've ran-they look down at me-from where they stand-I feel their shame-hear their point of view-they think they know- just what they'de do-but, they haven't a clue---
take him away-take him away-Lord, take him away---
won't You understand-I'm makin' plans-to kill that man- really think I can-You better take me away-cause, I can't take another day-Lord, take me away

take him away

Take Him Away


Oh, come here-get a little bit closer
Oh, come here-by my side
Oh, come here-get a little bit closer
I'll keep you warm on this cold, chilly night

Some people say-that love is over
That it fades away with time
But, those people don't know nothing
About keepin' love alive

Oh, come here-get a little bit closer
Oh, come here-by my side
Oh, come here-get a little bit closer
I'll keep you warm on this cold , chilly night

Some people say- that love is over
That it fades away with time
But, those people- don't know nothin'
About keepin' love alive

Yes, come here-get a little bit closer
Oh, come here-by my side
Oh, come here-get a little bit closer
I'll keep you warm on this cold, chilly night

Get A Little Bit Closer-lyrics included

Dandelions and daisies.
He picked them for her daily.
I was thinkin' maybe, could you, would you,
wanna be my gal?

Oh, my sweet David.  My best friend.
My buddy.  My pal.
You know I love you dearly, but I would make you weary.
Some day.  Some way. Some how.

Roses and candy. 
 He had bought her many.
I was thinkin' maybe, could you, would you,
wanna be my gal?

Oh, my sweet David.  My best friend.
My buddy.  My pal.
You know I love you dearly, but I would make you weary.
Some day.  Some way.  Some how.
Cause, my heart is in the city.
Where the night life is busy.
Not like this-
"One Horse Town."

A ring and a question. 
 He had often mentioned.
I was thinkin' maybe.  You could be my-
Sugar Pie, Honey, my gal.

Oh, my sweet David.  My best friend.
My buddy.  My pal.
You know I love you dearly, but I would make you weary.
Some day.  Some way.  Some how.
Cause, I'm leaving for the city.
Where the night life is busy.
I think I'll go running around.
Goodbye, to you.  You, "One Horse Town."

Twenty years of calling.
But, he had not forgotten.
"I still love you dearly, but I am so weary.
And, I was thinkin' maybe, could you, would you,
wanna come around?
Or, I could come to the city.  If you're not too busy.
Having fun and running around."

"Oh, my sweet David.  My old friend.
My buddy.  My pal.
I have missed you dearly.  
And, I have grown so weary of the night life,
and running around.
And, I was thinkin' maybe, I could be your baby.
Your Sugar Pie, Honey, your Gal.?"

He cried, "I'm coming to get you!
Pack your things.
I'm a leavin' right now!"

Dandelions and daisies.
He picks them for her daily.
Cause, she is his Baby,
His Sugar Pie, Honey, his gal.

dandolions and daisies

Dandelions And Daisies-lyrics included

Short Stories for the Short Attention Span.  Just some good old fashion storytelling.  Storytelling has always been a hobby of mine.  The picture:  My grandmother-starting from left Christopher Allen-Me Delinda Denise-second row starting from left Eric Ray-Scott Aaron-last row Michelle Renee-Kent Duane

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I been crying so long.
Oh, so very, very long.
I can't remember
whatever went wrong
so very wrong.
Tomorrows, yesterdays.
Sunshine or rain.
Be no difference
no, difference to me.
Feeling the same.

Cause, I been crying so long.
Oh, so very, very long.
I can't remember
whatever went wrong
And, I don't care to know.
Don't you dare tell me so.
Who I lost.
Who I loved.
Who I held in my arms.
Back when I caught the blues.
The "make me a fool".
I never even loved you anyway.
Kind of blues,

I said I don't care to know.
Don't you dare tell me so.
What I know
that you know
that I know.
About that road
called a long time ago.

How I caught the blues.
How you made me a fool.
On that road called a long time ago.

As you walked away
you stopped
just to say
"I never even loved you anyway".

I said I don't care to know
Don't be telling me so.
What I know
that you know
that I know.
Where I caught the blues.
That keeps me a fool.
That never
never
loved you
anyway.

called a long time ago

why did pappy have to leave me and go to Heaven

why did pappy have to leave me

brand new key

Brand New Key

my grandbaby, Nova Lynn, singing her version of "Just a Friend".

you say he's just a friend

Have you ever been betrayed
 by simple words that someone said?
Has your truth been disguised
 hidden away by someone's lies?

Has your soul
     just like mine.
       Has your soul ever cried?
Has your soul.
     Has your soul
       ever cried?

Have you ever been betrayed?
Was your truth stole away?
     By simple words
       simple words
         that someone said.

Has your soul
     just like mine.
       Has your soul ever cried?
Has your soul.
     Has your soul
        ever cried?

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