Tennessee
M. Shelton

[VERSE 1]
Oh, I have had, one of those days, where nothing goes right
I could use, a change of pace. At least for tonight
And you have a way, knowing just what to say

[CHORUS]
Play me those poor me, whiskey, drinking songs 
You know how to write
I'm aching for Nashville. crying-steel, sing-a-longs
To help me feel alright
You've always been there for me...Tennessee

[VERSE 2]
You must know, all of my hurt, pain and sorrow
You read my soul, every word. I know that you know
You're my saving grace, please save me I pray!

[CHORUS]
Play me those poor me, whiskey, drinking songs 
You know how to write
I'm aching for Nashville. crying-steel, sing-a-longs
To help me feel alright
You've always been there for me...Tennessee

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[CHORUS]
I love those poor me, whiskey, drinking songs 
You know how to write
I count on Nashville. crying-steel, sing-a-longs
To help me feel alright
There's one thing I guarantee
You'll always be there for me...Tennessee
Tennessee...Tennessee


Tennessee (male vocal)

[V1]
You ask if I ever think about everything that we used to do
When you and me, were me and you?
Do I ever regret all the promises we never kept
Sure, but that’s a past I’ll accept

[Pre CH]
But you’re constantly sliding into my dm’s
Asking if there’s still a chance

[CH]
The answer is always…never again
I’m already halfway to being whole again
the answer is always, always…never again

[V2]
I know it’s been a minute, I’ll remind you how it was
Because it sure, wasn’t love
It was a bit of me and a bit of you that made us so flammable
No, we weren’t compatible

[Pre CH]
Still you’re constantly sliding into my dm’s
Asking if there’s still a chance

[CH]
The answer is always…never again
I’m already halfway to being whole again
the answer is always, always…never again

[Instrumental]

[CH]
The answer is always…never again
I’m already halfway, halfway to being whole again
the answer is always, always…
the answer is always, always…never again
never again…. never again


Always, Never Again

Let ‘em run 
M. Shelton

(let em run, let em run)

[Verse 1]
I got a buddy, he has a fast car
But he don’t punch it, like he’s in Nascar
I swear, I think we got smoked by his grandma!

I had to tell him, look I’m your best friend
This is getting kind of embarrassing
It’s time, to push that red line, or I’m gonna walk!

[CHORUS]
If you got wild horses, let em run
Don’t try to reign them in, they’re poetry in motion
They ain’t gonna sit there, going nowhere, they’ll leave you in the dust
If you got wild horses, let em run…Man, just let em run

Listen up

[Verse 2]
I’ve got a woman, she’s a real catch
My buddy asked me, “how’d you corral that?”
I didn’t, she’s free to run, but she likes me to ride!”

[CHORUS]
If you got wild horses, let em run
Don’t try to reign them in, they’re poetry in motion
They ain’t gonna sit there, going nowhere, they’ll leave you in the dust
If you got wild horses, let em run!!!

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Life aint about being in control...let it go!!

[CHORUS]
If you got wild horses, let em run
Don’t try to reign them in, they’re poetry in motion
They ain’t gonna sit there, going nowhere, they’ll leave you in the dust
If you got wild horses, let em run… (let em run, let em run) 
Yeah, just let em run!!
(let em run, let em run) 
Man, just let em run
(let em run, let em run)

Let Em' Run

Perfect StrangR
M.Shelton

[VERSE 1]
That first barstool is her second home
No one to talk to, she sits alone,
Giving up is easier than being let down

The story goes, she's been burned
A jaded rose, with thorns she earned
A big news breakup in a small town

[CHORUS]
Nobody drinks whisky straighter! She don't need a chaser!
Hoping one of these days, the memories stay away
There ain't nothing tougher, having a liar for a lover
The only one that could ever change her...
Is a perfect stranger

[VERSE 2]
Passing through on up to Denver
He didn't plan to meet his forever
Til he saw her, in the neon light

When he asked, is she alone?
Bartender said, keep moving on
She don't want nothing round here tonight

[CHORUS]
Nobody drinks whisky straighter! She don't need a chaser!
Hoping one of these days, the memories stay away
There ain't nothing tougher, having a liar for a lover
The only one that could ever change her...
Is a perfect stranger

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[Bridge]
He tried on his best smile, asked if he could sit there for a while...

[CHORUS]
Nobody drank whisky straighter! Then he decided to chase her!
that was the day, she finally rode away
There ain't nothing sweeter, having a lover, not a cheater
No one in this world could ever change her...
'cept a perfect stranger

Perfect StrangR

est In Pieces (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
You’re probably wondering why, I asked you here today
and I’m in all black clothes
I got something that I, I really need to say
Okay, well here goes…

You like to come and go, spend a bit of time
Give me a little hope, then you leave me cryin’

[CHORUS]
Everything that mattered
You threw away
My poor heart was shattered
You couldn’t say
That you were sorry,.. or give me,… any kind of reason
So, let my heart rest…in pieces

[VERSE]
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here
to say our last goodbyes
I wanted you to know that, there won’t be any tears
Since you never heard my cries

I’m only letting you, pay your last respects
and come to take away, your personal effects

[CHORUS]
Everything that mattered
You threw away
My poor heart was shattered
You couldn’t say
That you were sorry,.. or give me,… any kind of reason
So, let my heart rest…in pieces

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS]
Everything that mattered
You threw away
My poor heart was shattered
You couldn’t say
That you were sorry,.. or give me,… one damn little reason
So, let my heart rest…in pieces

Rest In Pieces

Drinking For Three (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
We used to park down by the shore, in the tall grass
Your feet up on the dashboard, footprints on the glass
Those memories take hold, and never let me go!

[CHORUS]
I ain't stopping at one, I need more than two
It's the only way, I won't think about you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three

[VERSE]
You always were the first person, that he'd run to
The second that you walked in, he was all over you
He won't chase a ball no more, or even get off the porch!

[CHORUS]
I ain't stopping at one, I need more than two
It's the only way, I won't think about you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three

[BRIDGE]
I don't even want to cast a line
I guess you've out fished me...,
for the last time!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS 2]
I didn't stop at one, not even two
By the way, I'm still thinking 'bout you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take 
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three
Ever since the day you up and left me,... I've been drinking for three

Drinking For Three

Best Part of the Day is Night (Marvin Shelton)

[Verse 1]
Hold me in your angel wings
If I'm being a devil 
Don't let me do the crazy things
Keep me on the level
When’s the last time that you had a cold drink?
Girl, I think it's been a spell
Hey baby, what do you say?

[CHORUS]
You and I, get to feeling right
Dance with me tonight in the high beams of my Chevy truck in the dust
By the bonfire light
The best part of the day is night!

[Verse 2]
Tell the bossman, if he asks
take his job and shove it
You don’t gotta change, those cowgirl pants
and white t-shirt are kicking
Hey baby, what do you say?

[CHORUS]
You and I, get to feeling right
Dance with me tonight in the high beams of my Chevy truck in the dust
By the bonfire light
The best part of the day is night!

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
You don't need to hit rock bottom
Come with me and lose your problems
Climb on in, I’ll hit the throttle
You can crack a brand new bottle
Red solo cup! Fill it up!
How 'bout

[CHORUS]
You and I, get to feeling right
Dance with me tonight in the high beams of my Chevy truck in the dust
By the bonfire light
The best part of the day is night!
The best part of the day is night!

Best Part of the day is night

Drinking For Three (uptempo)

I'd Love You (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
Pile in the truck, it's ladies' night
Me and my girls, gonna do it up right
None of us hitched, no man in sight
All that we want is some neon light

Then tall, dark, and handsome, looking for some action
Bought me  a drink and asked to go dancing
And I said

[CHORUS]
I'd love you, to keep moving on
I ain't gonna dance 
and you ain't taking me home
I like wrangler jeans, pearl button snaps
But you ain't getting this girl on your lap
I'd love you, to keep moving on!

[VERSE 2]
I guess he'd never, been turned down
Opened his mouth, but nothin' came out
I said look, just hear me out
My girls and me are just out on the town

But tall, dark, and handsome, didn't learn his lesson
Bought another drink to put us in the right direction"!
And I said

[CHORUS]
I'd love you, to keep moving on
I ain't gonna dance
and you ain't taking me home
I like wrangler jeans, pearl button snaps
But you ain't getting this girl on your lap
I'd love you, to keep moving on!

[Intrumental]

[BRIDGE]
A couple of drinks and a few shots more
I was dragging that boy to the dance floor!

[CHORUS]
I'd love you, to keep pouring it on
I just wanna dance 
maybe you can take me home
I like wrangler jeans, pearl button snaps
And you ain't getting this girl off your lap
I'd love you, to keep pouring it on
I'd love you... to keep pouring it on!

I'd Love You

Tonight, too drunk, to care!! (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
I'm a good guy, my love undeniable
Whenever she needed, I's there for her
She told me goodbye, I'm undesirable
It took her leaving, for me to learn

[CHORUS]
I'm gonna,
Toss my cares...into the wind 
There aint no holding me back
I'm gonna,
Push my luck...over the edge 
I'm so  far off the tracks
Tomorrow, I may have regrets
But tonight! too drunk! to care!!

[VERSE 2]
I'm a real mess, uncontainable
Raising Cain, all over the place
Her love I guess, was unobtainable
It's as plain, as the pain on my face

[CHORUS]
I'm gonna,
Toss my cares...into the wind 
There aint no holding me back
I'm gonna,
Push my luck...over the edge 
I'm so far off the tracks
Tomorrow, I may have regrets
But tonight! too drunk! to care!!

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[BRIDGE]
Sometimes, it don't pay to be nice
Next time, I'll think twice!

[CHORUS]
I'm gonna,
Toss my cares...into the wind 
There aint no holding me back
I'm gonna,
Push my luck...over the edge 
I'm so far off the tracks
Tomorrow, I may have regrets
But tonight! too drunk! to care!!
Yeah, Tonight! too drunk! to care!!


Tonight, too drunk, to care!!

Originally from Las Vegas, NM, Marvin Shelton is a songwriter based out of Tijeras, New Mexico. With influences ranging from George Strait to Bon Jovi, Marvin combines melodies and storytelling into an experience for the listener, allowing them to be elsewhere if only for a short while.

Drinking For Three (uptempo)

Marvin Shelton

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