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.
The tail lights burn red
They were hotter than hell
And I've been long gone couldn't you tell
The smoke in the air
Couldn't hide my shame
Saw it lit up on that silver screen
And ah that full bellied moon she's a shinin' on me
Yeah she pulls on this heart like she pulls on the sea
And you came on strong like some running wave
And your beauty left me broke and hungry
Left me begging to the birds for a bone or an offering
Left me saying nothin', nothin', like I always say
And ahh that full bellied moon she's a shinin' on me
Yeah she pulls on this heart like she pulls on the sea
And those broken hearted lovers
They got nothing on me
They were hotter than hell
And I've been long gone couldn't you tell
The smoke in the air
Couldn't hide my shame
Saw it lit up on that silver screen
And ah that full bellied moon she's a shinin' on me
Yeah she pulls on this heart like she pulls on the sea
And you came on strong like some running wave
And your beauty left me broke and hungry
Left me begging to the birds for a bone or an offering
Left me saying nothin', nothin', like I always say
And ahh that full bellied moon she's a shinin' on me
Yeah she pulls on this heart like she pulls on the sea
And those broken hearted lovers
They got nothing on me
Lyrics submitted by finallyfree
That Moon Song Lyrics as written by Gregory Alan Isakov
Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC.
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