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Donald Eidman
Member Since: 4/16/2012

It was not until he was fourteen that he discovered guitar and songwriting. Don recalls his first song as being inspired by tragedy - This event has had a lasting effect on Don's style and theme of many of his songs. His songs sometimes reflect a "dark and edgy" subject matter.
He was nominated for Dove award in 2014.
Currently involved with an amateur movie maker, and have 2 tunes to be used on a Nextflix Film in 2023


Genres: Americana, Bluegrass, Christian Contemporary (CCM)

Instruments: Guitar, Loops/Digital Tracks, Harmonica

Influences: I enjoy and listen to many of the Texas style songwriters, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Blaze Foley. I also study the old type bluegrass tunes and of course being a child of the 60's the influence of the Rock & Roll bands have entered into my writing soul as well. Enjoy attending and networking with other writers at open mic and showcases.

 

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  1. 1. CARRY YOUR UNBRELLA
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    Plays: 207
    Awards Best of SongU.com Award Received Interest Rising Star Award

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    CARRY YOUR UNBRELLA

                                                         
                                                            

    I wrote all the lyrics and words by Don Eidman Demo service by Unplugged demo which is Bluegrass,told this tune could crossover as country as well Carry Your Unbrella Intro-a V1 The troubles of life They can fall like the rain But we just can't run and hide And I'll shelter you from all harm As long as you stay by my side CHORUS-1 I'll carry your umbrella for you My dear Even though the storms passed through And until that sky returns to blue I’ll carry your umbrella for you V2 The calm will only last so long We all have our bad days Cause one moment things are is clear and Bright Then suddenly you fall into a haze CHORUS-2 I'll carry your umbrella for you My dear Even though the storms passed through And until that sky returns to blue I'll carry your umbrella for you Intro-2 V3 Now the winds of change Can blow in like a rage Or sometimes a gentle breeze But you won't be tossed or turned As long as your stay here with me CHORUS-3 I'll carry your umbrella for you My dear Even though the storms passed through And until that sky returns to blue I'll carry your umbrella for you Bridge We never know what those old clouds may bring And weather report doesn’t mean a thing What may Fall from the sky Never have a clue But I know I'll have sunshine As long as I'm with you V-4 It's always best to be prepared For the mysteries that wait beyond My love for you will stay faithful and true By your side is where I belong CHORUS-4 I'll carry your umbrella for you My dear Even though the storms passed through And until that sky returns to blue I'll carry your umbrella for you Intro to out
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  2. 2. DREAMS TO CHASE
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    Plays: 19
    Awards Best of SongU.com Award

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    DREAMS TO CHASE

                                                         
                                                            

    Dreams to Chase Don Eidman Now he’s an old man All weary and worn Every one’s gone so now he’s alone Wasting time thinking a how his life could have been Getting bitter cause its reaching the end He could have stood above the crowd Now he’s just another face All because of dreams he did not chase There’s a man 55 and he’s reaching his prime Trying so hard to hold on to time Now he’s discontented and hating his life Blames on the weather his job and his wife He could have stood above the crowd Now he’s just another face All because of dreams he did not chase Some people dream for directio And some dream to waste time Some people’s dreams are re flections Of what’s in the Heart? soul and mind There a middle age lady Who sings such sweet songs But the fear of failure Never let her leave home Now she’s tired of karaoke bars Believes deep in her heart, she could had been a star She could have stood above the crowd Now she’s just another face All because of dreams she did not chase Some dreams give us direction And some dreams just waste our time Some dreams are reflections Of what’s in our Heart? soul and mind Now we’re all growing older We all have our dreams And times going faster than it really seems Do you put off tomorrow? What you should do today Do you let fear stand in your way? Let’s stand about the crowd Not just another face So go out and touch those dreams we need to chase If we could We surely would Turn back the hands of time Restart the dance Get a second chance And start all over a gain
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  3. 3. SMOKING 45
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    Plays: 7

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    SMOKING 45

                                                         
                                                            

    Smoking 45 All words and music by Don Eidman I can see you’re a big man sir You like to push your weight around I've seen men fall like dominos When you put them to the ground . I see fear in some folk's eyes Whenever you come near I'll give you my fair warning Let me make myself clear . You can’t outrun a bullet sir And you can’t duck the lead If you don't learn the lesson You just may end up dead. I wish for you to go away The same way that you came But you come one step close And you’re gonna lose this game. Chorus Smoking 45 boy, smoking 45 You're end up on the wrong side Of my 45 . You're twice as big as I am And you're twice as mean I try to be a peaceful man But you take me to extremes . Now everybody has a time When they must make a stand My rope is getting thin I'm just hanging by a strand . I wish for you to go away The same way that you came But you come one step close And you’re gonna lose this game. You can never find peace With a gun in your hand Can't solve your problems By putting down a man I should have learn my lesson A long time ago So now I’m locked away I can’t say I didn’t know So now you’re lying dead sir And there leading me away I’m gonna die in prison While you rot in your grave So my days are getting shorter I lost my appeal Never learned my lesson Now I guess I’m going to feel You can never find peace With a gun in your hand Can't solve your problems By putting down a man I should have learn my lesson A long time ago So now I’m locked away I can’t say I didn’t know Smoking 45 boys Smoking 45 You ended up on the wrong side Smoking 45 boys Smoking 45 I ended up on the wrong side Of my 45 Smoking 45 boys Smoking 45 There’s never a good side Of a smoking 45 Never a good side of a smoking 4
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  4. 4. KINGDOM WISE
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    Plays: 1
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    KINGDOM WISE

                                                         
                                                            

    KINGDOM WISE Verse1 I knew this old guy His life was like a fire With pain and misery Raging out of control But always kept on smiling He just put it all aside Asked him how he did it Then he looked me in the eyes Chorus 1 Do you know forgiveness? Do you know salvation? Do you know Jesus? Who died for your sins. Do you thank the Lord every day? And every night do you pray? Do you use your Bible as your guide? Are you Kingdom Wise? Verse2 Spoke about his past A time of anger and hate When he was selfish and mad His heart as cold as ice Then in his desperation He went to a church one day His whole life changed When he heard that preacher say Chorus 2 Do you know forgiveness? Do you know salvation? Do you know Jesus? Who died for your sins. Do you thank the Lord everyday? And every night do you pray? Do you use your Bible as your guide? Are you Kingdom Wise? Verse 3 His story was strong Made me start thinking About that little country church When I was just a child Then tears came to my eyes And I started praying When I got off of my knees Felt a new peace inside Modulation into lead Verse 4 So if everyday is a struggle And nights are filled with worry You'll never find relief By the sins of this world There's a better way to live These battles have been conquered Just give it all to Jesus His Peace shall prevail And: Chorus 3 Do you know forgiveness? Do you know salvation? Do you know Jesus? Who died for your sins. Do you thank the Lord every day? And every night do you pray? Do you use your Bible as your guide? Are you Kingdom Wise? Out-Chorus Do you thank the Lord every day? And every night do you pray? Do you use your Bible as your guide? Are you Kingdom Wise? La La La La Are you Kingdom Wise?
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  5. 5. DEEP IN THIS MINE
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    DEEP IN THIS MINE

                                                         
                                                            

    Daddy can you hear me Can you hear me cry? From way down deep Way down deep in this mine Where the sun never shines It’s dark and dusty all the time Work all day for a dime This old mine ain’t No friend of mine Sister can you hear me Can you hear me cry? From way down deep Way down deep in this mine Brother can you hear me Can you hear me cry? From way down deep Way down deep in this mine Where the sun never shines It’s dark and dusty all the time Work all day for a dime This old mine ain’t No friend of mine (bridge) Spend all my money at that company store Loose everything that I been saving for Pray to God no son of mine Will ever set foot in a cold dark MINE Lead Boss man can you hear me Can you hear me cry? From way down deep Way down deep in this mine Lord man can you hear me Lord as I cry From way down deep Way down deep in this mine Where the sun never shines It’s dark and dusty all the time Work all day for a dime This old mine ain’t No friend of mine This old mine ain’t No friend of mine This old mine ain’t No friend of mine
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  6. 6. IT'S THE LAW
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    IT'S THE LAW

                                                         
                                                            

    AM C Here I am again with my Back against the wall G Your gonna pull the rug F Am And wait for the fall You’re taking taken everything I had And left nothing at all I should take my switchblade knife And make you crawl But it’s the law It’s the law That keeps me from killing you x 2 You came to get the money That you loaned to me Said take you time But now you’re taking everything Like a fool I trusted That smile upon your face Want to take my 44 and put you in your place But it’s the law It’s the law Tat keeps me from killing you x2 You’re driving my old car And stealing way my life Last night I caught you Messing with my wife Now I’m just a shell Of want I use to be I want to put my hands around your throat Till you can’t breath But it’s the law It’s the law Tat keeps me from killing you X2 LEAD_BRIDGE So now you think that You’re safe and free I am a badass man Don’t under estimate me I’ve been so mean in my day Make you look real tame Cause when it comes to revenge I’m the master of that game But it’s the law It’s the law Tat keeps me from killing you X2 Some may miss you Others glad you not around Some are be glad your no Longer around Most give a damn If your body is ever found. But it’s the law It’s the law That keeps me from killing you. X5 Don Eidman
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  7. 7. STEALING SOULS-
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    Plays: 6
    Awards Rising Star Award

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    STEALING SOULS-

                                                         
                                                            

    All lyrics and music written by Don Eidman Demo provided by Unplugged Demo service including Vocals STEALING SOULS When I was a young boy Just working on the farm Never thought that city life Would leave to so much Harm We Harvest every fall Then look forward to the spring Gather up the food that hard work And love would bring Daddy said the devil never came Down our country road He was to busy in the city Razing Hell and stealing souls, Stealing souls Living like the poor But always with a full plate We learn to thank the Lord And always Trust in our faith Left early that spring Cause temptation took its toll I had to see the bright lights From the stories I was told Daddy said the devil never came Down our country road He was to busy in the city Razing Hell and stealing souls, Stealing souls I’m home bound on this train Life never went as plan There’s a church on the hillside Where daddy held my hand While we sang GLORY to the lamb I can see my Mama on her Knees a praying To the Lord to save my soul That city nearly got me but now I’m back home I pulled into the driveway The fields were dust and weeds So I’ll fired up Daddy’s Tractor Plow old memories Sow New seeds I nearly lost my faith And barely kept pride Now the crops are growing strong They’re almost reaching to the sky Daddy said the devil never came Down our country road He was to busy in the city Razing Hell and stealing souls, Stealing souls x3 to fade Words and Music by Don Eidman Demo services from-Unplugged Demos
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  8. 8. KEEP THE LIGHT BURNING
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    Plays: 2
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    KEEP THE LIGHT BURNING

                                                         
                                                            

    KEEP THE LIGHT A-BURNING Life’s a rocky road Just for a short time One fine morning We will all cross that line He's prepared a place for us And soon shall come again When our time is over We will be with him If I get there before you Promise not to cry For I will keep the light A burning in our mansion way up high Days go so fast As we’re just passing through Our body’s wearing out But we’ll get one brand new No canes or wheelchairs No sickness or death Our New life will begin When we take our last breath If I get there before you Promise not to cry For I will keep the light A burning in our mansion way up high There’s a better time a coming Just like a speeding train Lte's all get on board And ride it to the end Destination’s heaven So relax enjoy the ride Saint Peter takes your name Then welcomes you inside. If I get there before you Promise not to cry For I will keep the light A burning in our mansion way up high (modulate G to A) We’ll see our friends and family Who long ago have gone? Mothers and father Daughters and Sons Hand in hand Rejoicing In praising and song The body is weak But the spirit is strong If I get there before you Promise not to cry For I will keep the light A burning in our mansion way up high For our keep the light A burning in our mansion way up high
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  9. 9. WINDS OF CHANGE
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    WINDS OF CHANGE

                                                         
                                                            

    WINDS OF CHANGE NOW THE WINDS OF CHANGE ARE COMING LET THEM BLOW LET THEM BLOW LET THEM BLOW AND THE WHEELS OF PROGRESS KEEP SPINNING LET THEM ROLL LET THEM ROLL LET THEM ROLL TIME WILL WAIT FOR NO ONE NO ONE CAN HOLD BACK TIME YOU STAY HERE WITH YOUR OLD WAYS BUT THERE BETTER LEFT BEHIND THE SEA OF LOVE IS RISING HIGHER LET IT FLOW LET IT FLOW LET IT FLOW THE MOON ABOVE GETTING BRIGHTER LET IT GLOW LET IT GLOW CAUSE WILL GO ON WITHOUT YOU YOU'RE ONLY A DROP OF THE SEA RESISTANCE WILL NOT STOP IT SO HANG ON AND RIDE THE BREEZE BRIDGE: AND THE WORLD SPINS ROUND AND ROUND ROUND AND ROUND It Goes TREE OF LIFE KEEPS SPROUTING LET IT GROW LET IT GROW LET IT GROW THE RAVEN OF DEATH IS SINGING LET IT CROW LET IT CROW LET IT CROW DON'T TRY TO FIND THE REASONS IT'S NOT FOR US TO KNOW WE ARE HERE FOR SUCH A SHORT SEASON LET IT GO LET IT GO WE ARE HERE F SUCH A SHORT SEASON LET IT GO X 4
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  10. 10. SIX AT THIS TABLE
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    SIX AT THIS TABLE

                                                         
                                                            

    Six At This Table rev 2022 D.Heath Eidman 2017 caged 2 There’s five at this table. But we can make room. For one more Four crows perched on the Steeple So quickly close that door That man on left is the dealer. So, get your cards thrown. Face down Hold on to your aces. We play for blood in this town. Here my friend have a cigar Cause there’s a devil in this deck Stack those chips wisely. Don’t trust your lucky Cigarette Make sure you show your hand. Before that midnight dog howls If you must make confessions Well, there’s no better time than Now CHORUS Keep your hard close to your vest. Don’t Bet like a fool or a thief. If you deal from the bottom I’ll put you down six feet. There’s salt of the table If you must blind the devil’s eyes As he sits on your left shoulder Bidding for a soul to buy. You look scared my friend. So, toss your hand into the muck. Played over your head tonight. And used up all the Luck. It’s not a game for the faint of heart Nor sweaty shaky hands Deck of cards is the devil's prayer book At the end you’re be damned As the broken man leaves the game A stranger comes through the door. There's five at this table. But we can make room for one more.
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