This song was mentioned by James on 20-Oct-2003:


NEXT IN LINE
Words and music by Johnny Cash
As recorded by Johnny Cash as a single (Sun 266, 1957)

The next in line will be someone who loves you.
The next in line is me, 'cause it's my time.
Now how long will it be
Till you end my misery?
You better be prepared to linger when you get to me.

The time has come for you to love me, if you ever are.
Come to me now, so I can make you mine.
I watched them rush to you so fast.
I waited so I'd be the last.
It's my time 'cause I'm the next in line.

The next in line will want your love forever.
The next in line is me and here I am.
Give me a day or two
And I'll get through to you.
You'd 'a' been my baby long ago, if you'd turned down a few.

This ol' heart can't take much more waitin' for your love.
I'm tired and we're runnin' short o' time.
I'll make you love me more
Than ev'ryone before.
My time to try 'cause I'm the next in line.

I stood and watched you take their hearts and break 'em one by one.
My time was comin', so I waited while you had your fun.
Now I'm through a-waitin' way behind.
It's my time 'cause I'm the next in line.