Van Lear Rose

I can't understand a word you're saying We've got a bad connection on our minds Communication's one thing we never seem to find Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line All I get is static when we're talking You say my line is out of order

One of my fondest memories Was sittin' on my daddy's knee Listenin' to the stories that he told He'd pull out that old photograph Like a treasured memory from the past And say, "Child this, here's the Van Lear rose" Oh how it would bring a smile

I lie here all alone In my bed of memories Im dreamin of your sweet kiss Oh, how you loved on me I can almost feel you with me Here in this blue moonlight Oh, I miss being Mrs. tonight Like so many other hearts Mine wanted to be free Ive been put her

Woman, you dont know me, but you can bet that I know you Everybody in this whole darn town knows you too I brought along our little babies cause I wanted them to see The woman thats burnin down our family tree No, I didnt come to fight, he was a bett