One For The Road Lyrics

Tree blows against my window, there's a storm brewing in my heart
Watching credits roll on a late night TV show
Lonely street light peeking through the cracks in my window shade

After all that he's seen, I wonder if he truly knows, did he watch her
When she slammed the door like a hammer against the nail
Leaving me in what's become a lonely prison cell

I thought always meant forever, I guess
You couldn't play second fiddle to my guitar
Like an old man drinking down at the tavern
Well, I was one for the road and now you're headed on back home

I met you at a party, seems like only yesterday
We were falling in love and living to chase our dreams I gave you flowers
On Valentines and I had a strong feeling deep down inside

That someday we'd make a home and a family I'd say
"I'm sorry in a heartbeat", If you would only let me
I could lean to forgive if you only forget

In a hotel room down in Austin after another one night show
I caught your silhouette creeping down the street under a moonlight glow
And as you took my hand, so went all my pain
We stepped right off the platform and caught the midnight train

I thought always meant forever, I guess
You couldn't play second fiddle to my guitar
Like an old man drinking down at the tavern
Well, I was one for the road and now you're headed on back home

Pat Green - Dancehall Dreamer

Feb 2001

1. Here We Go
2. Down To The River
3. I Like Texas
4. Dance Hall Dreamer
5. The Bottle
6. Rain In Layfayette
7. West Texas Holiday
8. Goin' Down In Style
9. Family Man
10. Southbound 35
11. One For The Road
12. Pat & Jack's Blues