I taught myself to play the piano, because I wanted to play it.

Eleven on a scale of ten, honey, let me introduce you to my redneck friend.

That folk music led to learning to play, and making things up led to what turns out to be the most lucrative part of the music business - writing, because you get paid every time that song gets played.

Let the disappointments pass, let the laughter fill your glass.

Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand. Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy.

The kid I was when I first left home Was looking for his freedom and a life of his own But the freedom that he found wasn't quite as sweet When the truth was known I have prayed for America I was made for America I can't let go till she comes around Until the land of the free Is awake and can see And until her conscience has been found.

I taught myself to play the piano, because I wanted to play it.