You've Been Around - Reeves Gabrels

Where's the pain in the violent night? I'm depressed by the grin I stay over many years I should have thought of that For the love of the money Like a black-hearted violin It's the nature of being It's too many lonely nights I can't tell bad from wrong I can't pass you by Two exchanging You've been around But you've changed me Where the flesh meets the spirit world Where the traffic is thin I slip from a vacant view I should have thought of that And the sound of tomorrow Like a black-hearted vile thing Like the silence of tension It's too many lonely nights I can't tell good from bad I can't pass you by Too exchanging You've been around But you've changed me You've been around Can't pass you by You've been around But you've changed me Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-change! Too exchanging You've been around But you've changed me You've been around Can't pass you by

I don't run from guilt you see My conscious lets me know At least a thousand times or better everyday Things I've done mistakes I've made Raised feelings I'll lay in some grave If ever I am finally laid to rest If there is time to pray before I die I pray Dear Lord You know that I was a righteous man That somehow lost his way Face me down when I shall pass Just so the world can kiss my ass And hell can't come get me from behind I've danced in the flames and I've been burned I've walked on the harder side of life Of taking all the wrong turns I've been around I've been down And I've been wasted I fight with myself sometimes I lose I got me an angel on my shoulder but I got thedevil too I get down I get around And I get wasted Twenty-seven years along I've tried to make them right all wrong And I've nearly died a few times on my way I've seen the face of God first hand I've danced with the devil man I've needed help grabbed for both their hands I've danced in the flames and I've been burned I've walked on the harder side of life Of taking all the wrong turns I've been around I've been down And I've been wasted I fight with myself sometimes I lose I got me an angel on my shoulder but I got the devil too I get down I get around And I get wasted I fight with myself sometimes I lose I got me an angel on my shoulder But I got the devil too I get down I get around And I get wasted I don't run from guilt you see My conscience lets know At least a thousand times or better every day

When you, when you was in Chicago still Did you find yourself like as a lost boy? Yep, mmh No mother I think I could do better, but I still (Uh) I want this forever Uh, sometimes life's about the people you know Watchin' a flower bloom as its features will grow I mean, I never been one to preach to them folks I'm just speakin' from experience, my teachings is dope Learning lessons with my brethren, joy is quite contagious Countin' blessings on blessings, my heart right to make it And it's kinda my only option, maybe my decisions Haven't really been the best, but this my life I'm livin' Although it seem so bittersweet when you ain't got nothing to eat And Sallie Mae callin' your phone for like the fifth time this week All your bills overdue, all your bitches over you Only one option remains, you just gotta show and prove And so I know, little darlin' I know how the pain, it hurts Say something to me sweetie We'll get through, we'll make it work 'Cause I've been around And you've caught me down bad, I say Next time in town You're always welcome 'round my way Uh, so take risks and live spontaneous, I'm so insane But that's the shit that make me rich and why we love the game And to my various enemies who carrying energy Of greed and envy, just know I love you for centuries So all is forgiven, animosity for none 'Cause I done been through a lot, thankful who I have become I done lost a couple brothers, dead cousins on the regular But I ain't even stressin', count my blessings, know we headed up I dropped out of school, pops thinkin' I'm a fool It may seem all cool, but I'm feelin' awful I was down in the dumps with my confidence gone But then my whole life changed, droppin' prominent songs And so I know, little darlin' I know how the pain, it hurts Say something to me sweetie We'll get through, we'll make it work 'Cause I've been around And you've caught me down bad, I say Next time in town You're always welcome 'round my way

You've been waiting all this time for love You've been waiting all this time for love So patiently you've waited on a kiss For a moment like this You've been waiting all this time for love I've been saving all my heart for you I've been saving all my heart for you For rainy days and even sunny days You just let me count the ways That I've been saving all my heart for you You came along at the right time Down flirtation road Your patience had just begun to run out My heart was about to explode You've been waiting all this time for love You've been waiting all this time for love So patiently you've waited on a kiss For a moment like this You've been waitng all this time for love You've been waiting all this time for love For love For us

I've been trying hard to forget That you've been cheating Wishin' you I'd never met 'Cause you've been cheating Can't you know lies can be seen in your eyes And from wrong you'll never be free While you sit cryin', you've been lyin' You've been cheatin', cheatin' on me Yeah, you made me suspect and I know (who-who) You don't want me (you don't want me) Cookies crumble, and that's how it goes (who-who) You don't want me (you don't want me) Can't you know lies can be seen in your eyes And from wrong you'll never be free While you sit cryin', you've been lyin' You've been cheatin', cheatin' on me Another lover you discover Our love's gone and I don't know why It's just as well, though at last I do know All you said was just a lie So I'm trying hard to forget That you've been cheating Wishin' you I'd never met 'Cause you've been cheating Can't you know lies can be seen in your eyes And from wrong you'll never be free While you sit cryin', you've been lyin' You've been cheatin', cheatin' on me Ooh, ooh, baby (you've been cheating) You must not love me (you've been cheating) You must not want me (you've been cheating) You just don't care (fade)

I know this might sound crazy, but I don't know what I did To Make you wanna leave You think we been here before I say I'm sorry You come back I do it again And then pack but girl it's different now See, every time we had it out You would go to the door I chase behind you And I talk your bag back down to the floor You said that you needed time Could you get back to me And let me know how long you need 'Cause I can't take it no more Since you been gone I just can't seem to get right And I miss you more than you'll ever know Girl I just want a chance to talk to you And let you know that I changed Since you been gone I stayed awake all-night This bed just ain't the same without you here I feel like I lost it all Since you been gone Since you been gone from me "Come here, let me talk to you" You can't expect for me to Let it go that easily One day we're making plans The next day girl you're leaving me Okay so I'm a jerk I know I made you hurt And yea your girlfriend was right I got what I deserved I know that last time You said it was the last time But baby all I need Is one more last time I'll make the best of it I'll stop all my bullshit And I'll become the man that You always wanted Since you been gone I just can't seem to get right And I miss you more than you'll ever know, baby Girl I just want a chance to talk to you And let you know that I changed Since you been gone I stayed awake all-night This bed just ain't the same without you here I feel like I lost it all Since you been gone Since you been gone from me Girl, all that really means I just miss you Girl, you got me saying Girl, I can't take this no more I am missing you Since you been gone I just can't seem to get right And I miss you more than you'll ever know Girl, I just want a chance to talk to you And let you know that I changed Since you been gone I stayed awake all-night This bed just ain't the same without you here I feel like I lost it all Since you been gone Since you been gone from me

Up on the Blue Ridge Mountain, there I'll take my stand Up on the Blue Ridge Mountain, there I'll take my stand Rifle on my shoulder, 6 shooter in my hand Lord, Lord, I've been all around this world Lulu, my Lulu, come and open the door Lulu, my Lulu, come and open the door Before I have to walk on in with my old 44 Lord, Lord, I've been all around this world Mama and Papa, little sister makes 3 Mama and Papa, little sister makes 3 They're comin' in the mornin', that's the last you'll see of me Lord, Lord, I've been all around this world Hang me, oh, hang me, so I'll be dead and gone Hang me, oh, hang me, so I'll be dead and gone I wouldn't mind you hangin', boys, but you wait in jail so long Lord, I've been all around this world Up on the Blue Ridge Mountain, there I'll take my stand Up on the Blue Ridge Mountain, there I'll take my stand A rifle on my shoulder, 6 shooter in my hand Lord, Lord, I've been all around this world

Hush, don't talk now It won't change anything anyhow Just hold me while the shadows bring us near I know you're not in love with me I'm not askin' you to be And there's no use pretending why we're here You don't need to try and fool me You don't need to lead me on You don't need to say you love me I've been around enough to know Wait, don't tell a lie Cause I just might believe it tonight And I know you're only tryin' to ease your mind But don't worry it's all right I don't care if it's wrong or it's right Just hold me close and love me one more time You don't need to try and fool me You don't need to lead me on You don't need to say you love me I've been around enough to know You don't need to say you love me I've been around enough to know