[Verse 1]
On the first part of the journey
I was lookin' at all the life
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
There was sand and hills and rings
The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz
And the sky with no clouds
The heat was hot and the ground was dry
But the air was full of sound

[Chorus]
I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert, you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain
La, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la

[Verse 2]
After two days in the desert sun
My skin began to turn red
After three days in the desert fun
I was lookin' at a river bed
And the story it told of a river that flowed
Made me sad to think it was dead

[Chorus]
You see, I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert, you can remember your name
Because there ain't no one for to give you no pain
La, la, la la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la, la la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
After nine days, I let the horse run free
'Cause the desert had turned to sea
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
There was sand and hills and rings
The ocean is a desert with its life underground
And a perfect disguise above
Under the cities lies a heart made of ground
But the humans will give no love

[Chorus]
You see, I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert, you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain
La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la

[Outro]
La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
La, la la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la, la
				

[Verse 1]
We used to laugh
We used to cry
We used to bow our heads then
Wonder why
But now you're gone
I guess I'll carry on
And make the best of what you left to me

[Pre-Chorus]
Left to me, left to me

[Chorus]
I need you
Like the flower needs the rain
You know, I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know, I need you
Like the winter needs the spring
You know, I need you
I need you

[Verse 2]
And every day
I'd laugh the hours away
Just knowin' you were thinkin' of me
Then it came
That I was put to blame
For every story told about me

[Pre-Chorus]
About me, about me

[Chorus]
I need you
Like the flower needs the rain
You know, I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know, I need you
I need you
I need you
Like the winter needs the spring
You know, I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know, I need you
I need you

[Chorus]
I need you
Like the flower needs the rain
You know, I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know, I need you
I need you
I need you
Like the winter needs the spring
You know, I need you
[Outro]
Guess I'll start it all again
You know, I need you
				

[Verse 1]
Ain't it foggy outside
All the planes have been grounded
Ain't the fire inside?
Let's all go stand around it

[Pre-Chorus]
Funny, I've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer

[Chorus]
Cause I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

[Instrumental Verse]
1:03 - 2:02

[Verse 2]
Ain't the years gone by fast
I suppose you have missed them
Oh, I almost forgot to ask
Did you hear of my enlistment?

[Pre-Chorus]
Funny, I've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer

[Chorus]
Cause I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

[Chorus]
I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

[Chorus]
I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

[Chorus]
I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
				

[Verse 1]
Chewing on a piece of grass
Walking down the road
Tell me, how long you gonna stay here, Joe?
Some people say this town don't look good in snow
You don't care, I know

[Chorus]
Ventura Highway in the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger than moonshine
You're gonna go
I know-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh
'Cause the free wind is blowing through your hair
And the days surround your daylight there
Seasons crying no despair
Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

[Hook]
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit

[Verse 2]
Wishing on a falling star
Waiting for the early train
Sorry boy, but I've been hit by purple rain
Aw, come on, Joe
You can always change your name
Thanks a lot, son, just the same

[Chorus]
Ventura Highway in the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger than moonshine
You're gonna go
I know-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh
'Cause the free wind is blowing through your hair
And the days surround your daylight there
Seasons crying no despair
Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

[Outro]
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit (du du du du)
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit (du du du du)
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit (du du du du)
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit (du du du du)
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit (du du du du)
Did di di di dit, did di di di dit (du du du du)
				

[Verse 1]
There's a little girl out lyin'
On her own
She's got a broken heart
She's not the kind to take you
Down for long
She knows and plays it smart

[Verse 2]
And if she's comin'
She's shown no mark
She's heard no whistle blowin'
From the dark
She feels like leavin'
And she don't know why
Without no bridges she's trapped
So I sigh

[Chorus]
Don't cross the river
If you can't swim the tide
Don't try denyin' livin'
On the other side

[Post Chorus]
All your life
You were on your own

[Bridge]
If you want you can ride my train
And soon forget the reason that you're leaving
Lose yourself and then sometime
Maybe even save yourself some grievin'

[Chorus]
Don't cross the river
If you can't swim the tide
Don't try denyin' livin'
On the other side

[Chorus]
Don't cross the river
If you can't swim the tide
Don't try denyin' livin'
On the other side

[Outro]
Don't cross the river
If you can't swim the tide
Don't cross the river
If you can't swim the tide
Don't cross the river
If you can't swim the tide
				

Mary, have you seen better days?
And will you find different ways?
And does he really mean that much to your heart?
Carry, all of the weight you can, find another man
And lead him directly there to the source
You've got to chart his course

'Cause it is only in your heart
This thing that makes you want to
Start it all again
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Wake up from an elusive dream
You've got to change the scene
It's getting so hard to see to the end
Break down, all of the walls you can
You need a helping hand
I'm sure there's someone there just for you
He's trying to make it, too

'Cause it is only in your heart
This thing that makes you want to
Start it all again
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Only in your heart
This thing that makes you want to
Start it all again
(La, la, la, la)

You can't disregard your friends
But life gets so hard when you reach the end

Mary, have you seen better days?
(Mary, have you seen better days?)
Mary, have you seen better days?
(Mary, have you seen better days?)
Mary, have you seen better days?
(Mary, have you seen better days?)
Mary, have you seen better days?
(Mary, have you seen better days?)
				

[Verse 1]
Muskrat, muskrat candlelight
Doing the town and doing it right
In the evening, it's pretty pleasing
Muskrat Susie, Muskrat Sam
Do the jitterbug out in muskrat land
And they shimmy, Sammy's so skinny

[Chorus]
And they whirled and they twirled and they tangoed
Singing and jinging the jango
Floating like the heavens above
Looks like muskrat love

[Verse 2]
Nibbling on bacon, chewing on cheese
Sammy says to Susie, "Honey, would you please
Be my missus?" and she says yes with her kisses
And now he's tickling her fancy, rubbing her toes (Rubbing her toes)
Muzzle to muzzle, now anything goes
As they wriggle and Sue starts to giggle

[Chorus]
And they whirled and they twirled and they tangoed
Singing and jinging the jango
Floating like the heavens above
Looks like muskrat love
				

[​Instrumental Intro]​

[Verse]
Sometimes late, when things are real
And people share the gift of gab between themselves
Some are quick to take the bait
And catch the perfect prize that waits among the shells

[Pre-Chorus]
But Oz never did give nothin' to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And cause never was the reason for the evenin'
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad

[Refrain]
So please, believe in me

[Chorus]
When I say I'm spinnin' round, round, round, round (Ooh)
Smoke glass stain bright color (Ooh)
Image goin' down, down, down, down (Ooh)
Soapsuds green like bubbles (Ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, Oz never did give nothin' to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And cause never was the reason for the evenin'
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad

[Refrain]
So please, believe in me

[Chorus]
When I say I'm spinnin' round, round, round, round (Ooh)
Smoke glass stain bright color (Ooh)
Image goin' down, down, down, down (Ooh)
Soapsuds green like bubbles (Ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)

[Pre-Chorus]
No, Oz never did give nothin' to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And cause never was the reason for the evenin'
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad

[Refrain]
So please, believe in me

[Vocal/Instrumental Outro]​
				

[Verse 1]
This is for all the lonely people
Thinkin' that life has passed them by

[Refrain 1]
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
And ride that highway in the sky

[Verse 2]
This is for all the single people
Thinkin' that love has left them dry

[Refrain 2]
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
You never know until you try

[Bridge]
Well, I'm on my way
Yes, I'm back to stay
Well, I'm on my way back home (Hit it)

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 1]
This is for all the lonely people
Thinkin' that life has passed them by

[Refrain 3]
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
And never take you down or never give you up
You never know until you try
				

[Verse 1]
Well, I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damn depressed
That I set my sights on Monday and I got myself undressed
I ain't ready for the altar, but I do agree there's times
When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

[Verse 2]
Well, I keep on thinking about you, Sister Golden Hair surprise
And I just can't live without you, can't you see it in my eyes?
I been one poor correspondent and I've been too, too hard to find
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

[Chorus]
Will you meet me in the middle?
Will you meet me in the air?
Will you love me just a little?
Just enough to show you care
Well, I tried to fake it
I don't mind sayin'
I just can't make it

[Verse 2]
Well, I keep on thinking about you, Sister Golden Hair surprise
And I just can't live without you, can't you see it in my eyes?
I been one poor correspondent and I've been too, too hard to find
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

[Chorus]
Will you meet me in the middle?
Will you meet me in the air?
Will you love me just a little?
Just enough to show you care?
Well, I tried to fake it
I don't mind sayin'
I just can't make it

[Scatting Outro]
				

[Verse 1]
Flyin' me back to Memphis
Gotta find my Daisy Jane
Well, the summer's gone and I hope she's feelin' the same
Well, I left her just to roam the city
Thinkin' it would ease the pain
I'm a crazy man and I'm playing my crazy game, game

[Chorus]
Does she really love me? I think she does
Like the stars above me, I know because
When the sky is bright, everything's alright

[Verse 2]
Flyin' me back to Memphis
Honey, keep the oven warm
All the clouds are clearin' and I think we're over the storm
Well, I've been picking it up around me
Daisy, I think I'm sane (Daisy, I think I'm sane)
Well, I'm awful glad and I guess you're really to blame, blame

[Chorus]
Do you really love me? I hope you do
Like the stars above me, how I love you
When it's cold at night, everything's alright

[Chorus]
Does she really love me? I think she does
Like the stars above me, I know because
When the sky is bright, everything's alright
				

[Chorus]
Oh, hold me tight
Won't you be my woman tonight?
Oh, hold me tight
Won't you be my woman tonight?

[Verse 1]
I get the shivers up and down my spine
The only time I'm happy's when I know she's mine
So hold me, hold me tight

[Chorus]
Treat me right
Won't you be my woman tonight?
So treat me right
Won't you be my woman tonight?

[Verse 2]
First I see you and then you let me go
The only time I touch you is when you don't wanna know
So hold me, hold me tight, alright

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Hold me tight
Hold me tight
Won't you be my woman tonight?
Hold me tight
Won't you be my woman tonight?

[Verse 3]
I get the shivers up and down my spine
The only time I'm happy is when I know she's mine
So hold me, hold me tight
Hold me tight, woman tonight