Written by Don Schlitz. (Writers Night Music. ). From "Gone Girl", 1978, cbs. . About 20 years ago, on a train bound for nowhere,. I met up with The Gambler; We were both too tired to sleep. So
We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout,. We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out. I'm goin' to Jackson, I'm gonna mess around,. Yeah, I'm goin' to Jackson,.
When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup. Over hills and meadows we'd play. Just a boy and his dog we were both full of fun. We grew up together that way I remember the time at the old swimming hole
Sometimes we walk hand in hand by the sea. And we breathe in the cool salty air. You turn to me with a kiss in your eyes. And my heart feels a thrill beyond compare Then your lips cling to mine. I
Call me if your arms are lonely. Call me if youre feeling blue. If you dont believe me. Just call and say you need me. And darling, Ill come to you Call me if your dreams should tumble. I will he
Come on, bad news. Well, bad news travels like wild fire. Good news travels slow. They all call me 'Wildfire' 'cause everybody knows I'm bad news, everywhere I go. Always gettin' in a trouble. An