'til the clouds roll away

oh my darling

oh my sweetness

i'm such a damn mess

i could be knocked right out by the sway of your dress

but my vision's writing cheques that my chest just can't cash

yeah

i'm a high plains dreamer

a royal pain in the ass

oh my sweet sugar dumpling

what do i put you through

as i'm dusting for prints

yeah

on who cursed me blue?

yeah

it's a roadside confession

a cry in the rain

well

me help me get up till the clouds roll away

so gently she sways

as the support band plays

well

me help me get up till the clouds roll away

he needs a clean shirt and a payoff

some place he ain't been

with a thundercrack for loneliness

shot from a dream

yeah

and i'll kiss you like a fugitive

and dance till you say

well

me help me get up till the clouds roll away

so gently she sways

as the support band plays

well

me help me get up till the clouds roll away

she turns the corner like

a priest turns the page

each second's breathless

watching you play

oh my baby

oh my sweetheart

my sweet ruby gal

there's some things you should know about your old man

he's lost high and drifting in between the waves

lift him with the elements then drown them again

but your smile's his redemption

a-coolin' the flames

he's gonna push 'em till the clouds roll away

so gently you sway

as the support band plays

well

me help me get up till the clouds roll away