As another gift for Roland's birthday, I thought James could sing this classic Garth Brooks song at the party following Sofia and Amber's adventure in Her Royal Spyness. (And Roland recognizes this as a song Queen Melinda used to play on his birthday!) One more thing, for a variation on this classic song, check out my Peter Pan story Now Day Karaoke Party. (And anyone want to guess why I posted this song today?)
James (spoken as he enters, carrying a guitar): You know what? That'll go really well with my gift! I was going to give you a private guitar concert, but we can all join in for this!
(sings as he accompanies himself) This ol' highway's getting longer
Seems there ain't no end in sight
To sleep would be best, but I just can't afford to rest
I've got to ride in Denver tomorrow night
Roland joins in as he gets the joke: I called the house but no one answered
For the last two weeks no one's been home
I guess she's through with me, to tell the truth I just can't see
What's kept the woman holding on this long
James and Roland: And the white line's getting longer and the saddle's getting cold
I'm much too young to feel this damn old
All my cards are on the table with no ace left in the hole
I'm much too young to feel this damn old
Roland: The competition's getting younger
Tougher broncs, you know I can't recall
James: The worn out tape of Chris LeDoux, lonely women and bad booze
Seem to be the only friends I've left at all
(spoken): Everybody!
James, Roland, and Partygoers: And the white line's getting longer and the saddle's getting cold
I'm much too young to feel this damn old
All my cards are on the table with no ace left in the hole
I'm much too young to feel this damn old
James and Roland: Lord, I'm much too young to feel this damn old