TAKE ME

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Song Title
TAKE ME
Writers
Silverstein, James, Spivey
Publisher
EVIL EYE MUSIC, INC. (BMI)
Co-Publisher
Non-TRO Affiliate
% Publisher Controls
33-1/3%
Territory Controlled
WORLD
Themes/Keywords
Angel, Bluebird, Cowboys, Drinking, Heaven, Horse, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Religion, Smoke, Whiskey, Whisper
Lyrics
In the smoke and the gloom of the bluebird saloon
The old timer sat by the wall
And with hardly a glance at the couples who danced
He’s mutt’rin’ and mumblin’ to no one at all
About horses and ladies and a cowboy gone crazy
All for the wrong woman’s love
Then he wisper’d a pray’r in words that would carry him
Off on the wings of a dove

Chorus:
He said take me away with you Jesus
I’m packed and I’m ready to go
Make me your cowboy in heaven
I’ve rode my last ride with the devil below
Fill me with hundred proof glory
I’ve had enough whiskey and beer
Gimme a rainbow to ride and an angel beside me
‘Cause nobody needs me down here

When his words were all said
He just laid down his head
When he heard a sweet voice from the door.
And this lady walked in
Seemed to look straight at him
Lord, he’d never been touched by such blue eyes before.
He dug in his pocket found enough change
For the couple more drinks he could buy,
Then he straightened his jacket and slicked his hair back
As he sheepishly glanced toward the sky:

Chorus:
Sayin’ give me…just a moment, sweet Jesus,
I haven’t quite finished my beer
Forgive me, but I never dreamed
That a golden haired angel would wander in here.
Bless me…if my eyes ain’t mistaken,
The lady just gave me a smile.
Lord, I know that I called
But they’re playin’ a waltz
And if you don’t mind, I’ll stay here a while.

Lord please don’t forsake me but this ain’t no time to take me;
I’d sure like to stay for a while.

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