Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Take me out, take me home, take me anywhere
I walked a hundred miles so I could give a dog a bone.
I'm alright, I don't mind.
I'm just running into something bigger
than the something that I left behind.
Oh my darling (x3), Clementine.
Turn the water (x3) into holy water.
You are restless, very young.
Got a message from your mother,
said to tell you she'll be coming round the mountain when she comes,
She will be coming round the mountain when she comes.
Oh my darling (x3), Clementine.
Turn the water (x3) into holy water.
Oh my darling (x3), Clementine.
Turn the water (x3) into a little bit more time.
Take me out, take me home, take me anywhere.
I walked a hundred miles
so I could hear them play your song on the radio.
I walked a hundred miles so I could give a dog a bone.
I'm alright, I don't mind.
I'm just running into something bigger
than the something that I left behind.
Oh my darling (x3), Clementine.
Turn the water (x3) into holy water.
You are restless, very young.
Got a message from your mother,
said to tell you she'll be coming round the mountain when she comes,
She will be coming round the mountain when she comes.
Oh my darling (x3), Clementine.
Turn the water (x3) into holy water.
Oh my darling (x3), Clementine.
Turn the water (x3) into a little bit more time.
Take me out, take me home, take me anywhere.
I walked a hundred miles
so I could hear them play your song on the radio.
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