Song Description
The singer gets a call from a friend that his wife is with someone else, and he reflects back on what he could have done differently as he waits for the showdown.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Worried |
Subject |
Regret, Breaking Up |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
THIS HOUSE OF CARDS
© 2009 Dennis Long
My friend Harley called this evening, he was down at Smokey Joe's
He said he saw you with another man, dancing slow and close
And I can't let go of that picture in my mind
I went downtown to find you, I was searching for your car
I needed just to look into your eyes, find out just how far
This whole thing has gone
Is the whole thing tumbling down?
CHORUS:
This House of Cards
Can we hold this place together?
It's only made of lumber and dreams
Some things are not as solid as they seem
Will it stand through this storm?
This House of Cards
Every photo in our hallway spins memories in my brain
As I'm standing by the window, waiting on the rain
Somewhere I let you down, I guess I let me down, too
How many lonely midnights have you stood where I stand?
Wondering where I was, afraid of where I'd been
Now I realize I should have been with you
CHORUS:
This House of Cards
Can we hold this place together?
It's only made of lumber and dreams
Some things are not as solid as they seem
Will it stand through this storm?
This House of Cards
BRIDGE:
I step outside to meet you
As you pull into the drive
You say, "We need to talk"
And the wind began to rise
CHORUS:
This House of Cards
Can we hold this place together?
It's only made of lumber and dreams
Some things are not as solid as they seem
Will it stand through this storm?
This House of Cards