If Teardrops Were Pennies

(c)1988 Lee Westerso All Rights Reserved

For CJ, Lori, FayAnn and Carol.
(Didn't like it much when I wrote it, but here goes...)

Got myself a pretty country girl when I was young
Lost her to a city music man
Chased away her memory, and I thought that I was done
Cryin' for a while, you understand

Raindrops are gold to a flower in the sand
Dewdrops are silver to a bird up in the air
I don't want to be a rich man, money in my hand
But if teardrops were pennies, I'd be a millionaire

Now and then I think about her down in Tennessee
Can't imagine where her love will go
But I know if she ever needs me, here is where I'll be
Listenin' to her on the radio

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[Twirretwarre]

Another great lyrics Lee. And a very nice melody for this, wonderful!

I enjoy listening to you.

Roeleke

[wesalittle]

Roeleke, Thank you!

You're always so cool!

Lee

[tuktukskagal]

I don't get why you don't really like this..It's beautiful and such words.Whoa! You sing so cool.I love your voice and your style.Definitely coming back to this one.

[wesalittle]

Thank you Tuks! Wrote this 20-odd yrs. ago, then found out there was a song with the same title that was out 20-odd years before that! Maybe that's why I didn't like it when I put it up. I think I'll change the liner notes, or maybe put up my original studio version.

Thank you for your super-kind words!

Your friend,

Lee

[tnleggs59]

great song, yall belong here in Nashville ! your songs should be on the radio my friend, i love these lyrics ! oh.... and the voice is good too (grins)

[wesalittle]

Thank you, Karen! As I told Tom (check out tps607!), Sorry so late. Please have a wonderful day!

Lee

[chrisgsayshello]

Still somehow one of my favorites of yours... =]

I think we're too critical of ourselves, and maybe you're overlooking how the good this tune really is... STILL waiting on that tab/chords for it, buddy =]

Love from Chris G, Dave Freer, and Nick Freer.

[jimmymac30]

nice one!

[wesalittle]

Thank you! Sorry for the late response, I haven't been by this song of late (pun?). I don't know if YT sends notice for comments that aren't one the front 9 vids on my page. Have a great day!

Lee

[ubuibiok]

typo "summited " sub-ed your account and looking forward to more Lee, you ever go fishing at the trout hatchery at Eagle Falls ? Takes an adventures wild man to get the most out of Big Sky Country, glad I bumped into TPS607 on a Bios song share, you keep good company .