Believe

[Neutron]

Ol' man Wrigley lived in that white house
Down the street where I grew up
Mama used to send me over with things
We struck a friendship up
We spent a few long summers
Out on his ol' porch swing

Said he was in the war, went in the Navy
Lost his wife, lost his baby
Broke down and asked him one time
How you keep from goin' crazy
He said, 'I'll see my wife and son in just a little while'
I asked him what he meant
He looked at me and smiled, said

I raise my hands
Bow my head
I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red
(And) (They) tell me that there's more to (life) (this)
Than just what I can see (just what I can see)
(Oh, I believe, mmm)
(I believe)

A few years later I was off at college
Talkin' to Mom on the phone one night
Gettin' all caught up on the gossip
The ins and outs of the small town life
She said, 'Oh by the way, son
Ol' man Wrigley has died'

Later on that night
I laid there thinkin' back
Thought about a couple long, lost summers
I didn't know whether to cry or laugh
If there was ever anybody
Deserved a ticket to the other side
It'd be that sweet ol' man
Looked me in the eye, said

I raise my hands
Bow my head
I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red
(And) (They) tell me that there's more to (life) (this)
Than just what I can see (just what I can see)
(Oh, I believe, mmm)
(I believe)

I can't quote the Book
The chapter or the verse
You can't tell me
It all ends
In a slow ride in a hearse
You know I'm more and more convinced
The longer that I live
Yeah, this can't be
No this can't be
No this can't be all there is

 

[Ignatz]

Amen, brother. (Where did these lyrics come from?)

 

[Neutron]

Brooks And Dunn...

The song is called Believe. The guy who sings it does it so powerfully it's almost mind shattering.

Tron

 

[Meglomaniac]

Brooks And Dunn? Well I might have to research this song and find the disc its on. It certainly seems its worth a buy.

 

[Neutron]

The Disc

The CD is Hillbilly Deluxe.

It's also available on Limewire.

Tron

 

[Meglomaniac]

Cool, thank you Neutron, im gonna put in an order for it today.

 

[crydun]

bunny was telling me about this song. I now need to hear it. Thanks Tron for posting the lyrics. Beautiful. But then, you always know how to make me feel that way.

Love,

crydun

 

[crydun]

I heard this entire song last night. Gave my entire body goosebumps. I had a neighbor just like Old Man Wrigley. Someday, I'm going to see him again. (in heaven)

 

[TKLVR181]

I love that song. And oh yea---

I BELIEVE!!!!!!!😀

 

[Supernaught]

Ol' man Wrigley lived in that white house
Down the street where I grew up
Mama used to send me over with things
We struck a friendship up
We spent a few long summers
Out on his ol' porch swing

Said he was in the war, went in the Navy
Lost his wife, lost his baby
Broke down and asked him one time
How you keep from goin' crazy
He said, 'I'll see my wife and son in just a little while'
I asked him what he meant
He looked at me and smiled, said

I raise my hands
Bow my head
I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red
(And) (They) tell me that there's more to (life) (this)
Than just what I can see (just what I can see)
(Oh, I believe, mmm)
(I believe)

A few years later I was off at college
Talkin' to Mom on the phone one night
Gettin' all caught up on the gossip
The ins and outs of the small town life
She said, 'Oh by the way, son
Ol' man Wrigley has died'

Later on that night
I laid there thinkin' back
Thought about a couple long, lost summers
I didn't know whether to cry or laugh
If there was ever anybody
Deserved a ticket to the other side
It'd be that sweet ol' man
Looked me in the eye, said

I raise my hands
Bow my head
I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red
(And) (They) tell me that there's more to (life) (this)
Than just what I can see (just what I can see)
(Oh, I believe, mmm)
(I believe)

I can't quote the Book
The chapter or the verse
You can't tell me
It all ends
In a slow ride in a hearse
You know I'm more and more convinced
The longer that I live
Yeah, this can't be
No this can't be
No this can't be all there is

I hope youre right and this aint all there is...I really do. :sad:

 

[chickles_:)]

Ol' man Wrigley lived in that white house
Down the street where I grew up
Mama used to send me over with things
We struck a friendship up
We spent a few long summers
Out on his ol' porch swing

Said he was in the war, went in the Navy
Lost his wife, lost his baby
Broke down and asked him one time
How you keep from goin' crazy
He said, 'I'll see my wife and son in just a little while'
I asked him what he meant
He looked at me and smiled, said

I raise my hands
Bow my head
I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red
(And) (They) tell me that there's more to (life) (this)
Than just what I can see (just what I can see)
(Oh, I believe, mmm)
(I believe)

A few years later I was off at college
Talkin' to Mom on the phone one night
Gettin' all caught up on the gossip
The ins and outs of the small town life
She said, 'Oh by the way, son
Ol' man Wrigley has died'

Later on that night
I laid there thinkin' back
Thought about a couple long, lost summers
I didn't know whether to cry or laugh
If there was ever anybody
Deserved a ticket to the other side
It'd be that sweet ol' man
Looked me in the eye, said

I raise my hands
Bow my head
I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red
(And) (They) tell me that there's more to (life) (this)
Than just what I can see (just what I can see)
(Oh, I believe, mmm)
(I believe)

I can't quote the Book
The chapter or the verse
You can't tell me
It all ends
In a slow ride in a hearse
You know I'm more and more convinced
The longer that I live
Yeah, this can't be
No this can't be
No this can't be all there is

Hey Tron! :happy:
What a great piece to share with us this Easter Weekend!!
I know we all have different beliefs here on the theatre but speaking as one who tries to follow 'the words in Red' (i know this isn't the religion section so i'm toning it low here) it was really inspirational to see your post! Thanks so much! 😀

Many blessings,