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.
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
The lonliest place is at your gate
Through the crowd searching for your face
My heart is now your trophy
Read like a self addressed postcard
My heart stops beating when yours starts
My heart is now your trophy
It occured to me today
Hand to pen to callous these thoughts away
Distance carried herself well
A phone call and im honestly compelled
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
(This is your last chance to say)
One more layover in phoenix tonight
(This is your last chance to stay)
These excuses have become antiques
And im fast to see nothing you've seen
My heart is now your trophy
It was never eye to eye
Staring at your calloused heart like mine
My heart is now your trophy
It occured to me today
Hand to pen to callous these thoughts away
Distance carried herself well
A phone call and im honestly compelled
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
(This is your last chance to say)
One more layover in phoenix tonight
(This is your last chance to stay)
These excuses have become
Antiques place on shelves to admire from afar
This portrait remains of what we were
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
(This is your last chance to say)
One more layover in phoenix tonight
(This is your last chance to stay)
The lonliest place is at your gate
Through the crowd searching for your face
My heart is now your trophy
Read like a self addressed postcard
My heart stops beating when yours starts
My heart is now your trophy
It occured to me today
Hand to pen to callous these thoughts away
Distance carried herself well
A phone call and im honestly compelled
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
(This is your last chance to say)
One more layover in phoenix tonight
(This is your last chance to stay)
These excuses have become antiques
And im fast to see nothing you've seen
My heart is now your trophy
It was never eye to eye
Staring at your calloused heart like mine
My heart is now your trophy
It occured to me today
Hand to pen to callous these thoughts away
Distance carried herself well
A phone call and im honestly compelled
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
(This is your last chance to say)
One more layover in phoenix tonight
(This is your last chance to stay)
These excuses have become
Antiques place on shelves to admire from afar
This portrait remains of what we were
At gate thirty five i hear her say goodbye
(This is your last chance to say)
One more layover in phoenix tonight
(This is your last chance to stay)
Lyrics submitted by keyzz
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