I Ain't No Tractor
M. Shelton

 [VERSE 1]
I’m just a man, but I can fix anything
With a hammer and wrench, I’m good to go
Except when you said, you were leaving me
Only something tougher, could handle that blow
 
[Chorus]
If I were a tractor, I’d plow on
Maybe not fast, but I’d be strong
I’d dig a big hole, and bury this broken heart
If love were a field, I’d make perfect rows
Anything in our way, I’d bulldoze
nothing in this world could ever tear us apart
there’s just one factor…
I ain’t no tractor!
 
[VERSE 2]
I wouldn’t mind, sitting out in the rain
It’d never bother me, being alone
I could park outside, your window pane
And long for you, and you would never know
 
[Chorus]
If I were a tractor, I’d plow on
Maybe not fast, but I’d be strong
I’d dig a big hole… and bury this broken heart
If love were a field, I’d make perfect rows
Anything in our way, I’d bulldoze
nothing in this world could ever tear us apart
there’s just one factor…
I ain’t no tractor!

[Instrumental]
 
[BRIDGE]
I’d grow old, my paint would fade
But faithful tractors…,
Never get thrown away
 
[Chorus]
If I were a tractor, I’d plow on
Maybe not fast, but I’d be strong
I’d dig a big hole… and bury this broken heart
If love were a field, I’d make perfect rows
Anything in our way, I’d bulldoze
nothing in this world could ever tear us apart
there’s just one factor…
The fact of the matter…
I ain’t no tractor!

I Ain't No Tractor

[Verse 1]
If I wrote down my thoughts, put them in a song
played it on the radio, and everybody sang along
Would she even know, it’s her I’m talking about?
And how I can’t stop thinking of her, even when she ain’t around

[CHORUS]
I don’t know, but here I go
singing bout her on your stereo
She lights the sky, with her eyes
No, she doesn’t even have to try. 
Someday, I’ll tell her she’s my star
Right now, it’s between me & my guitar

[Verse 2]
I’d say something clever, bout somewhere we've been before
Like how she’s sweeter than a cherry limeade, from Murphy’s drugstore
Or how there’s more to life than living. There’s loving that one you love
And when they love you back, ain't nothing better than that!

[CHORUS]
I don’t know, but here I go
singing bout her on your stereo
She lights the sky, with her eyes
No, she doesn’t even have to try. 
Someday, I’ll tell her she’s my star
Right now, it’s between me & my guitar

[Instrumental]
 
[BRIDGE]
One day she’ll know, she’s my inspiration
Me and my guitar , are almost ready...for that conversation

[CHORUS]
I don’t know, but here I go
singing bout her on your stereo
She lights the sky, with her eyes
No, she doesn’t even have to try. 
Someday, I’ll tell her she’s my star
Right now, it’s between me & my guitar

Between me and my guitar

[Verse 1]
I’ve been sittin here all night
Watching her out the corner of my eye
All her friends, they’re having fun
But the good times left out the prettiest one
I wonder what happened to her
Probably something she didn’t deserve

[Verse 2]
If I walked up, what would I say?
I don’t know a joke to take that pain away
Then he barged in, 3 sheets to the wind
Grabbed her by the arm, said she’s coming with him
He tried dragging her out of that bar
Then I stood up, followed my heart!

[CHORUS-]
The lady said No! And no means no
No more bad nights, no crying tomorrow
Keep messing with her and you’ll get some of me
Take your ass home man, get some sleep
When I asked if she was alright, she said I’m fine,
And boy, that was the best pickup line.

[Verse 3]
I said, ma’am, I hope you don’t mind
I was just leaving; would you like a ride?
He said, buddy, mind your own business
But her pretty brown eyes kept telling me yes
Then he swung on me, so I laid into him
I said don’t ever think about, touching her again! 

[CHORUS-]
She said No! And no means no
No more bad nights, no crying tomorrow
Keep messing with her and you’ll get some of me
Take your ass home man, get some sleep
When I asked if she was alright, she said I’m fine,
And boy, that was the best pickup line.

[Breakdown]
We talked all night, until the next morning
I looked in her eyes and asked if she felt sorry

[CHORUS-]
She said No! And no means no
No more bad nights, only tomorrows
He messed with me, and I got you
I was used, now I feel brand new
When you asked if I was alright, I said I’m fine,
And boy, that was the best pickup line.

Pickup Line

Honeymoon Night
M. Shelton

[verse 1]
An old dirt road, empty shotgun seat
In a couple hours, you’d be sitting there, wearing my ring
I couldn’t wait, for the world to see
That a girl like you…could love a guy like me!!

[chorus]
I wanna re-do, replay, reenact that day. 
How bout taking a trip down memory lane
Yeah, we can dance, we can sing, make a few people cry
At the end of the day, another honeymoon night!

[verse 2]
We’ve got a few, years under our belt
Baby I still feel, the way I felt
And I know, in a few years more
My love will still be, washing up on your shore!! 

[chorus]
I wanna re-do, replay, reenact that day. 
How bout taking a trip down memory lane
Yeah, we can dance, we can sing, make a few people cry
At the end of the day, another honeymoon night!

[instrumental]

[chorus]
I wanna re-do, replay, reenact that day. 
How bout taking a trip down memory lane
Yeah, we can dance, we can sing, make a few people cry
At the end of the day, another honeymoon night!

Oh, you can dance, I can sing, we can make yo mama cry
And at the end of the day, another honeymoon night!!!

 

Honeymoon Night

Most of it was Texas!
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
Took a little road trip, they said, “ it’ll be fun”  
I headed down south.  One truck, and a couple buds
Crossed the Lone Star state line, ten miles in, stopped at a watering hole
There was a band onstage playing ol George Strait and, I saw a yellow rose
She was a Redhead cutie dancing by the bar. But her jealous ex-bo wasn't on my radar

[CHORUS 1]
It ain’t my fault. I’m in trouble with the law
Yeah, sure, I got caught.
I couldn’t resist her southern drawl
If you really wanna know where to place the blame, I tell ya, I been framed
Maybe I was reckless,
Most of it was Texas. 

[Verse 2]
Sitting in the courthouse, attorney said, “we’ll soon be done.
No need to worry, I know the judge. I’ll get ya out of here son"
I stood up when I heard “all rise”, I could not believe my eyes
Sitting up there on the bench, was a nametag, guess what it said
That good ol judge had the same last name, as that good ol boy I punched in the face…And I said...

[CHORUS 2]
It ain’t my fault, I’m in trouble with the law
Yeah, sure, I got caught. 
He swung first, everybody saw
If you really wanna know where to place the blame, I tell ya, I been framed
Maybe I was reckless,
Most of it was Texas!!

[Guitar and fiddle instrumental solo]

[BRIDGE]
Now that good ol girl from way back when, visits me in jail and dances again...

[CHORUS 3]
It ain’t my fault! I liked something that I saw
Yeah, sure I got caught, my little red head was worth it all
some of it, a lot of it, most of it was Texas
some of it, a lot of it, most of it…was Texas!! (TEXAS!!)

Most of it was Texas!

Truck Around and Find Out
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
I was cruisin' round, windows rolled down, just a'minding my own
a good ol' boy, rolled up in his toy. Looking to pick a bone
Revvin that eight, I took the bait, and I said "alright!
Git yer money out, no backing down, we got ourselves a cockfight"!

[CHORUS]
Let’s get...out of town and hit some mud
See which one of us, don't get stuck
My four by four with a six inch lift,
Is gonna make you feel like you been snipped
Why don't you, truck around and find out!!

[Verse 2]
On any given day, I can drop the tailgate, reach in a yeti
Pop a cold one, and the party's on, faster than Andretti 
That ride of yours, should stay indoors, It's seen better days
It looks like a car, with rear mudguards. And I think you overpaid!!

[CHORUS]
Let’s get...out of town and hit some mud
See which one of us, don't get stuck
My four by four with a six inch lift,
Is gonna make you feel like you been snipped
Why don't you, truck around and find out!!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS]
Let’s get...out of town and hit some mud
I bet you're the only one that gets stuck
My four by four with a six inch lift, 
Is gonna make you feel like you been snipped
Why don't you, truck around and find out!! 
Go ahead... truck around and find out!!!


Truck Around and Find Out (TAFO)

Asphalt
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
I got a story for you, and I swear it’s true
Let me take you for a walk in my shoes
I’s too long at the bar, and I crashed my car
That’s what happens when you take things too far

[CHORUS]
Never blame anyone for the road you’re on, that’s your own asphalt!
If you’re in the wrong lane, life is passing you on. That’s your own asphalt!

[Verse 2]
Now you know what I did? I’m like Billy the Kid
I’m an outlaw but I own up to all of it.
One thing you outta know, it just goes to show 
Your road is gonna have some dead ends and potholes

[CHORUS]
Never blame anyone for the road you’re on, that’s your own asphalt!
If you’re in the wrong lane, life is passing you on. That’s your own asphalt!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS]
Never blame anyone for the road you’re on, that’s your own asphalt!
If you’re in the wrong lane, life is passing you on. that’s your own asphalt!
Never blame anyone…for the road that you’re on
If you’re in the wrong lane…life is passing you on
That’s your own asphalt!
Yeah, that’s your own asphalt!
That’s your own asphalt!


Asphalt

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 (female vocal)

Chevy Girl
M. Shelton
[Verse 1]
She likes Hallmark, and I don’t
Sipping strawberry wine coolers, but I won’t
Well I’m more of a beer man. Prefer my beverages out of a can
Opposites attract, don’t you know
[Verse 2]
I drove a Ram! She said, “silly man,
You ain’t getting me up in that tin can”
So I got me a Ford, and was totally ignored
With just five words, I understand…she said
[CHORUS]
You gotta go with Chevy! One that can tow
I’m talkin bout a big ol black high-country Silverado
It’s plain to see. If you wanna be with me
Pull up in my driveway, sitting in a Chevrolet
That’s how you rock the world…of a Chevy Girl
[Verse 3]
I said “whoa!” Stood my ground.
I just wanna nail one thing down
If I get that truck, you gonna be lovestruck.
And ride shotgun round this town…she said
[Chorus]
You gotta go with Chevy! One that can tow
I’m talkin bout a big ol black high-country Silverado
It’s plain to see. If you wanna be with me
Pull up in my driveway, sitting in a Chevrolet
That’s how you rock the world…of a Chevy Girl
[INSTRUMENTAL]
[Chorus]
You gotta go with Chevy, One that can tow
I’m talkin bout a big ol black high country Silverado
It’s plain to see. If you wanna be with me
Pull up in my driveway, sitting in a Chevrolet, make me wanna go and play
That’s how you rock the world…of a Chevy Girl!

Chevy Girl

Tennessee (male)

[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

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.