Musical Monday #76

Welcome to the 76th edition of Musical Monday, the weekly quiz that Soccer Dad and I alternate hosting. As always, the challenge is to identify the title and artist of each song quote below, as well as the common theme of the entire set of songs.

I didn't separate any sub-groups this week, although various songs do fit the theme in different ways. In fact, there's a loose, partial ordering of songs within the theme, and even some connecting pairs, that may help you fill in gaps after the first few are identified.

1) "I never kept a dollar past sunset"
2) "They dropped things on his back"
3) "Let's pretend we just can't see his face"
4) "Invest a dime"
5) "Cause you came and you took control"
6) "Put it in the ground where the flowers grow"
7) "The near and the dear ones"
8) "Somebody came and took your bed"
9) "These days are ours; share them with me"
10) "Playing warden to your soul"
11) "We'll dress him up warmly"
12) "Drink from the silver cup"
13) "The music plays so nonchalant"
14) "You've only got my heart on a string"
15) "Just take a seat, they're always free"
16) "Maybe tomorrow a new romance, no more sorrow"
17) "We lied about each others drinks"
18) "You are the move you make"
19) "They've been going in and out of style"
20) "But you know I could never stand for this"
21) "Out of the silver light, the past came softly calling"
22) "Anybody can sing it any old time"
23) "They reach into your room, just feel their gentle touch"
24) "Looks like it's over; you knew I couldn't stay"
25) "Well, I bet you wish you could cut me down"
26) "And he's boring as hell"
27) "I like the way you move and just the way you are"
28) "Agony's torn at my heart too long"
29) "I'm tired of moaning, I'm tired of groaning for you"
30) "But you know it's by your side I will stay"
31) "And the princess will wake up from her slumber"
32) "Let the morning time drop all its petals on me"

Good luck and enjoy!