In the end, it ’ s these small things that you remember.It’s these little imperfections that make them perfect for you.
So, to my beautiful children: One day, you too find yourself life partners, who are as BEAUTIFULLY IMPERFECT as your father was to me.
Some people say a man is made out of mud
A poor man’s made out of muscle and blood
Muscle and blood, skin and bones…
A mind that’s weak and a back that’s strong
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You load sixteen tons, and what do you get?
another day older and deeper in debt
St. Peter, don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go
I owe my soul to the company store
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I was born one mornin’ and the sun didn’t shine
I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine
I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal and
the straw boss said, “well bless my soul!”
…..you loaded…
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I was born one mornin’ it was drizzlin’ rain
fightin’ and trouble are my middle name
I was raised in a cane-brake by an old mama lion
can’t no high-toned woman make me walk no line
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If you see me comin’, better step aside
A lot of men didn’t, a lot of men died
One fist of iron, the other of steel
If the right one don’t get you, then the left one will
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You load sixteen tons, and what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
St. Peter don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go
I owe my soul to the company store
Mom it’s your birthday
Thanks for all the care and love you give
Not to mention the meals and times I get kinda nervous
And forget to tell you how I feel
I’m a little high strung
Its just because I’m young
Mom I adore ya
And I’ll do anything for ya
Although my brothers make me frantic
With every single crazy antic
And when I’m bouncing off the walls
You’re the one who stays calm
Because you love me for who I am
I’ll always love you mom.