Since I’m in the lone star state I thought I’d write a sad country song just for laughs. Lone star lends itself to melancholy, I find. Now you may mock me right now but when this becomes the number 1 country hit across America and I’m out sailing in my boat with a margarita in each hand, y’all be wanting a slice of the pie then!
The Lone Star Of Texas by Jules Smith.
*Cue the plucking of soft acoustic guitar strings*
By the slow running Bayou
I sit thinking of you
With a bottle as cheap company
But the wine doesn’t help me
Rid you from my memory
Or stop you from dancing in me
You’re always in my head
Even when I’m in my bed
And it seems you’ve got under my skin
I wish I could shake it
Cause my spirit can’t take it
And my sad heart might die from breakin’
Something else called you out west
Leaving my soul a dark mess
As the sun set across country hills
Dreamt that you’d sing me ‘Lady’
Crush down on glass to get to me
Know the yearning that my body feels
But I didn’t say much
How I hunger for your touch
And the way that you made me feel whole
I stare out to vast skies
While still lost in your eyes
Knowing that I am being a fool
Chorus
I’m the lone star of Texas tonight
I can’t shine for nothin’ when you’re outta sight
How can I see tomorrow
When I’m drowning in sorrow
And needing you here by my side
I’m the lone star of Texas tonight
Always said it from the start
No man could rule my heart
But cowboy you’ve took me complete
You’re the Ace and the winner
For you I’m a sinner
And I’ll lay myself bare at your feet
I beg for one more night
So I can hold you tight
And lose my whole body in yours
I prayed to the Heavens
Rolled sixes and sevens
But I guess that the Devil keeps scores
Chorus
I’m the lone star of Texas tonight
I can’t shine for nothin’ when you’re outta sight
How can I see tomorrow
When I’m drowning in sorrow
And needing you here by my side
I’m the lone star of Texas tonight
Now all I need is a down and out, depressed cowboy seeking solace in his whiskey and up for making his guitar softly weep to my lyrics. I’m prepared to split royalties. In the meantime, lets pay homage to the real Lonestar, Texan group.
21 Comments on L is for Lone Star of Texas
Elaine Cook
14th Apr, 2016 21:04
I’m strumming my Geetar…. Coming up with a tune, 50/50 cakes xx
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 00:04
Now that’s the attitude I like! keep thinking of that pretty cottage in Gonalston where the ducks cross the road!
the late phoenix
14th Apr, 2016 23:04
rolling Snake Eyes is good luck, who doesn’t want to be a ninja for G.I. Joe, a real Murican hero?
folk bemoan the current state of country music, they want more tradition and less bro and pop. i’m more old skool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LArGlfEVYqM
in the span of one week, two SNL performances, i’ve fallen in love with Margo Price. i’m sorry, mah dahlin, but she is sirening me with her song… 😉 *)
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 00:04
Oh you wanna be careful what you say in jest, my sweet! I’ll have you know that the guitarist from The Turtles in LA is working on this RIGHT NOW and I’m not even kidding! I’m really, not kidding. I feel famous already.
You will be sorry for your fickleness when you see me playing the triangle in the background! *)
Red rose of Texas here, takin over!
Anthony
14th Apr, 2016 23:04
Down and Out Depressed Cowboy on the way…Bringing my six-string with me…
❤
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 00:04
Oooh I like it, Anthony! Start strumming Melancholy music maker! 🙂
Mandamoo
15th Apr, 2016 04:04
I’m just priming up the karaoke for Saturday night trying to find a tune to use your words to in your absence. This definitely ain’t your first rodeo cowgirl!
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 15:04
Oh that would be bloody marvellous, a group of my favourite bitches, drunk and disorderly, singing my tune!
Eat your heart out Adele, the real chicks are moving in!
LL
15th Apr, 2016 04:04
That is a sad song!
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 15:04
*passes tissues* Of course! It’s proper old school, country. At least I didn’t include a lame horse, a runaway dog and a burnt down cabin. 😉
Gorilla Bananas
15th Apr, 2016 13:04
Don’t you have a tune in your head, Jules? I don’t see how a gal could write lyrics like that without a sad lil’ tune playing in her head! I’m going to try replacing your words with “dah, dah, doo, doo” to see what tune comes to my lips!
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 15:04
I have many ‘known’ tunes in my head but this needs it’s own. It’s being worked on. I did the same as you but all that came into my head was the Bond theme tune. It’s my go to. It doesn’t work…
Tracy
15th Apr, 2016 18:04
Okay dearie, would you please get out of my head! Just kidding. You did a great job with the heart wrenching lyrics. I admit to sighing a big sigh as I reminisced over a “cowboy” from my past. Then I grabbed my own bottle of cheap company and had a grand time toasting better days ahead and the trail of dust I left in my wake 😉
Jules Smith
15th Apr, 2016 22:04
Hello soul sister.:) BUT I LIKE BEING IN PEOPLE’S HEADS. It makes me feel cared about.
I totally brought the pain there, right? The sorrow was tangible.
The secret is to stay away from certain cowboys but then….arrrrr. What do I know about anything.
Tracy
15th Apr, 2016 23:04
Okay then, you can stay 🙂
Yes, you did! I really liked it. Well, the secret you mention is right on for me. As for you, I’m not sure. Guess it all depends on the cowboy. Mine ended up being a total ______. 😉
Jules Smith
16th Apr, 2016 03:04
Wanker? I like filling in blanks.
I would never mess around with wankers – can smell ’em a mile off. 🙂 Ice Queen here x
Tracy
18th Apr, 2016 16:04
Haha yes, wanker will do nicely. I had a feeling you’d fill that in for me. 😉
I have a good wanker radar now. Was just a bit slow to learn that lesson. You, ice queen? Hardly sweet cheeks! I prefer wise woman. Nothing icy about wanker avoidance now is there?
Jules Smith
18th Apr, 2016 18:04
I find that wanker fits 9 times out of ten to most situations.
🙂 I can teach you the ultimate English radar checklist when I see you.
Tracy
19th Apr, 2016 08:04
Perfect. Might just have to take you for a nice dirty martini for providing me with the top secret list!
The Blue Grumpster
16th Apr, 2016 11:04
Well, what do you know… We’ve got ourselves a real songwriter!
Jules Smith
16th Apr, 2016 12:04
Oh you flatter me, my Blue. 😉 Now go get Elvis!
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