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Michael Nichols
Crossville, TN
Member Since: 9/23/2022

I am a 64-year-old man. I began writing songs years ago. I enjoy what I do but it IS a hobby and I am retired so by no means do I wish to turn it into something I Must do. I played live but I have Zero desire to be anything more than a songwriter at this late stage of my life so I will leave the performing to those younger and more able. I am working to use DAWs to successfully produce pro-quality home demos. That's about it. My #1 genre is Country but I also enjoy Christian and old school pop.

Genres: Country, Christian Praise/Worship, Pop

Instruments: Guitar

Influences: George Jones, Gene Watson, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gil, Ricky Skaggs, Toby Keith, T-Graham Brown, Confederate RR, Alabama, The Statler Brothers, Brooks & Dunn, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap, Keith Whitley,, The Couriers, The Chuck Wagon Gang, The Blackwood Brothers, Gordon Mote, Crowder. Dr. Hook, Lobo, Joe South, etc. I will write with anyone.

 

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  1. 1. MY SPIRIT'S STILL ALIVE
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    MY SPIRIT'S STILL ALIVE

                                                         
                                                            

    My Spirit’s Still Alive Michael Nichols & Al Compton Key of: D Tempo: 125 Genre: Country/Christian Verse 1: The angels took you away from me And I nearly lost my mind Then you whispered in my ear I did not leave you behind God called me to come up here Sit beside his (glorious) throne To watch over you (my) dear And (honey) he wants you to know Chorus: That I'll always be right here Watching you from on high Though my body's in the ground Oh my spirit's still alive I never wanted to hurt you Please be happy for our lives I’m waiting to greet you here My spirit is still alive Verse 2: I know you feel so all alone And yes I know you wonder why If I had things my way I'd heal your broken heart tonight Can’t you feel my arms around you As you sit in our house and cry I want to comfort you so badly And wipe the teardrops from your eyes Repeat Chorus Twice/Outtro (c) 2023 by Michael Nichols/Albert Compton
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  2. 2. MAMA SAY A LITTLE PRAYER
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    MAMA SAY A LITTLE PRAYER

                                                         
                                                            

    Title: Mama Say a Little Prayer Lyric Sample: Writers: Michael Nichols/Albert Compton Verse 1: Mama you were always there for me The best advice I always got from you Well I met this gal down in Tennessee Long story short she got the best of me Chorus: Oh Mama won't you say a little prayer for me I'm settin on this old bar stool can’t you see Searchin my mind and drinkin Jim Beam But you know I wasn't raised that way Oh Mama, say a little prayer for me Mmmm-mm, One little prayer today Verse 2: Mama I can't get her off of my mind How can I tell if this is real or am I blind Hope you can help me to find the truth I'm just not sure how I should choose Chorus: Oh Mama won't you say a little prayer for me I'm settin on this old bar stool can’t you see Searchin my mind and drinkin Jim Beam But you know I wasn't raised that way Oh Mama, say a little prayer for me Mmmm-mm, One little prayer today Bridge: I feel helpless without your advice Don’t want this choice to ruin my life One mistake in love can hurt our family Please Mama, I could use some clarity Chorus: Outtro: Oh Mama won’t you pray one more time for me ©2023 Michael D. Nichols, Albert Compton Contact: nicholsm314@gmail.com, acomp2020@gmail.com
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  3. 3. BOTTLES AND BREWS
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    BOTTLES AND BREWS

                                                         
                                                            

    "Bottles & Brews" Michael Nichols & Al Compton Key of: __C__ Tempo: 95 bpm Genre: Country Working Lyrics Bottles & Brews Verse 1 Once I had a little black book, Different girl every night, Now all I can do is sit and look, Cause when I stand my head gets light The numbers in my new black book Are ten doctors and six drugstores And my cologne is Icy Hot And my feet are icy cold Chorus: Now it's bottles and brews, woah bottles & brews I feel brand new from my head down to my shoes I'll come and entertain you for an hour or two Then I must get back home to my bottles & brews Verse 2 How I got here’s beyond me The years flew by so fast Father time was not so kind How quickly time has passed I've traded in my little black book For a Medicare directory My doctor’s just fine he prescribes online And my medicines free for me Chorus: Oh it's bottles and brews, Well bottles & brews I feel brand new from my head down to my shoes I'll come and entertain you for an hour or two Then I must get back home to my bottles & brews Verse 3 With old age comes new skills, Gone are yesterday's thrills I can cough, laugh, and, sneeze And at the same time I get the chills I used to dance all night you see But age has slowed me down And I can still dance but my parts Keep shakin’ when my feet stop goin round
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  4. 4. NIGHT ON THE TOWN
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    NIGHT ON THE TOWN

                                                         
                                                            

    Working Song Title "Night On The Town " Writers: Michael D. Nichols & Albert Compton Working Lyrics: Verse1: I’m tired of this old dusty road I’ve lived here since I was twelve years old This town has nothing but one stop light My future isn’t very bright I think it’s time for a change of scene Life for me here is nothin but broken dreams Chorus: Think I’m gonna head out west Get a job and do my best Got to let go of all this stress My thoughts are always in a mess I need a place to calm down Maybe have a night out on the town Verse2: I would rather run away and be a circus clown Working my fingers to the bone just gets me down Don’t want to work on the farm like Dad I don’t need someone to make me frown Don’t want a woman who will drive me mad Those types are all this town has Chorus: Think I’m gonna head out west Get a job and do my best Got to let go of all this stress My thoughts are always in a mess I need a place to calm down Maybe have a night out on the town
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  5. 5. BRAND NEW MORNING
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    BRAND NEW MORNING

                                                         
                                                            

    Brand New Morning Verse 1: I woke up today with a heavy weight in my heart Knowing how much this world needs the bright morning star Times have been so difficult for so many out there Hope I find a way to let ‘em know I care Chorus: There’s a brand new morning each and every day There’s a brand new chance to let faith lead the way A chance to show each other that we too can rise above A chance to fill the hours up with kindness and with love Verse 2: Days will fall upon us filled with struggle and with strife We must remember they are followed by new life When your faced with darkness don’t you let go of your hope Magic seems to find us at the end of every road Chorus: There’s a brand new morning each and every day There’s a brand new chance to let faith lead the way A chance to show each other that we too can rise above A chance to fill the hours up with kindness and with love Bridge With each rising sun, we have the chance to shine To chase our newfound dreams, become our own first prize Chorus There’s a brand new morning each and every day There’s a brand new chance to let faith lead the way A chance to show each other that we too can rise above A chance to fill the hours up with kindness and with love
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  6. 6. A LITTLE LIGHT BEHIND
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    A LITTLE LIGHT BEHIND

                                                         
                                                            

    A Little Light Behind VERSE 1: I’ve seen it all and I’ve done more Blessed to do what it is I was put here for Despite the odds I keep my faith Still believe this world can be a loving place CHORUS 1: I hope if I meet you on life’s road along the way I bring to you a smile and I brighten up your day Darkness tries to get the best of all of us sometimes I just hope wherever I go I leave a little light behind VERSE 2: Your heart it holds the answers there An open mind can take you anywhere When you feel lost just close your eyes And know that everything you need lives right inside CHORUS 2: I hope if I meet you on life’s road along the way I bring to you a smile and I brighten up your day Darkness tries to get the best of all of us sometimes I just hope wherever I go I leave a little light behind BRIDGE: Oh it’s not always easy to believe in who we are I’m here to remind you you can be a shining star CHORUS 3: I hope if I meet you on life’s road along the way I bring you a smile and I brighten up your day Darkness tries to get the best of all of us sometimes I just hope wherever I go I leave a little light behind
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  7. 7. WATCHING OVER ME
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    WATCHING OVER ME

                                                         
                                                            

    Watching Over Me Verse 1: Through love and pain, storms and rain I've always been so blessed I shudder to think what might have been When I was in such a mess I didn't know which way to turn But he shined a light on my path Through all of life's trials Through the tears and the smiles God was watching over me. Chorus: Though at times I was weak And the future seemed bleak God was watching over me There were times when I thought, I was lost But he held me so tenderly Oh he tells me my child Your time's not come And he keeps me safe from all harm My sins he forgives and then he forgets While he's watching over me Verse 2: I came to this place through amazing grace Now I’m free from sin and pain His angel walks beside me And he guides me each step of my way I find peace in humble chores And He helps me every day When time is no more And I stand on heaven’s shore He’ll still be watching over me Chorus: Though at times I was weak And the future seemed bleak God was watching over me There were times when I thought, I was lost But he held me so tenderly Oh he tells me my child Your time's not come And he keeps me safe from all harm My sins he forgives and then he forgets While he's watching over me Outtro: My sins he forgives and then he forgets while he's watching over me
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  8. 8. SIMPLE LIFE
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    SIMPLE LIFE

                                                         
                                                            

    Simple Life Lyric Writers: Albert Compton/Michael Nichols V 1: Whispers of the pines in the Georgia heat, A simple life, oh it tastes so sweet. Rocking chairs and sweet iced tea, Memories flow like a gentle stream Chorus: Life’s a song, sung in simple truth, In every note, echoes of my youth The heart of the country beats strong and clear, In every line, That I hear V 2: Dusty roads under a cobalt sky, The sun sets low, and the moon rises high Family ties that never break, Roots run deep, in my life always Chorus: Life’s a song, sung in simple truth, In every note, echoes of my youth The heart of the country beats strong and clear, In every line, That I hear Bridge: Through the trials, through the joy, Life’s a melody, not just noise. In the chorus of the night, we find our way, Singing songs of the heart, come what may Chorus: Life’s a song, sung in simple truth, In every note, echoes of my youth The heart of the country beats strong and clear, In every line, That I hear Outro: In every line, that I hear ©2024 A. Compton/M. Nichols
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  9. 9. MY COUNTRY'S ALWAYS CLASSIC
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    MY COUNTRY'S ALWAYS CLASSIC

                                                         
                                                            

    My Country's Always Classic Lyric Verse 1: Well I know times are different now And they have been for a while I'm told I need to adjust And modernize my style But tradition makes me who I am It never leaves my grip I play my George Jones records Pour some sweet tea, take a sip Chorus: Oh, my hat was made in Texas And the same goes for my boots And I was raised in Georgia From a long line of down home roots While new trends whirl around me I stand firm on solid ground My country's always classic And it's coming back around Verse 2: Yes I know there’s room for change And I Don't fault those who decide To roll along and follow The direction of the tide But I know just who I am Who I’ve been and who I’ll be A simple man with simple plans Filled with faith and family Chorus Oh, my hat was made in Texas And the same goes for my boots And I was raised in Georgia Come from years of down home roots While new trends whirl around me I stand firm on solid ground My country's always classic And it's coming back around Fiddle Instr. Repeat Chorus Outro Yeah my country's always classic And it's coming back around
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  10. 10. NOT TODAY SATAN
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    NOT TODAY SATAN

                                                         
                                                            

    Verse 1 In the valley of shadows, where doubt resides, I feel the whispers that stir inside. But with truth as my shield and Christ as my guide, I'll stand firm in His life, with arms open wide. Chorus Not today Satan, I won't fall prey, To the lies and the fears that you throw my way. With the strength of the Spirit and love that won't fray, I'll declare in the battle, "Not Today, not today." Verse 2 When the road gets rough, and the storm clouds form, And I find myself weary and worn. I'll call on the One who calmed the sea, To the mighty God Jehova who's living in me. Chorus Not today Satan, I won't fall prey, To the lies and the fears that you throw my way. With the strength of the Spirit and love that won't fray, I'll declare in the battle, "Not Today, not today." Chorus 2 Not today Satan, I won't fall prey, To the lies and the fears that you throw my way. All strength from the Spirit, and God’s full armor displayed, I'll declare in the battle, "Not Today" Bridge For every heartache, for every tear, There's a promise that God is always near. No darkness can linger, where His light shines, So I'll stand up and shout, leaving fears behind. Chorus Not today Satan, I won't fall prey, To the lies and the fears that you throw my way. With the strength of the Spirit and love that won't fray, I'll declare in the battle, "Not Today, not today." Outro So I'll march on with courage, no turning back, With my eyes fixed on Jesus, I'll stay on track. For the victory's certain, the end is in sight, Singing "Not Today Satan," I'll fight the good fight. Not today Satan, Not Today Not today Satan, Hear what I say Not Today Satan, Not today
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  11. 11. THROWIN STONES
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    THROWIN STONES

                                                         
                                                            

    Throwin Stones V1 I was tired of her crazy So I told her goodbye And I met a gentle lady That really eased my mind I was hanging with my new love On a sultry Friday night When suddenly that ex showed up And she was looking for a fight CH She's throwin stones at my house She keeps a cussing me out She wants the neighbors to hear All my faults loud and clear She's throwin stones at my house V2 The red flags had been flying From the very start I didn't see this coming Never meant to break her heart Now we're dodging and ducking Ain't no time for debate Cause her aim is getting better At a most alarming rate CH2 She's throwin stones at my house She keeps a cussing me out She wants the neighbors to hear All my faults loud and clear She's throwin stones at my house BRIDGE I guess I shoulda known better Shoulda canceled the first date Now I’m hiding in the attic And the police are on their way CH3 She's throwin stones at my house She keeps a cussing me out She wants the neighbors to hear All my faults loud and clear She's throwin stones at my house Repeat Chorus Instrumental Outro ©2024 Michael D Nichols, nicholsm314@gmail.com, 931-250-9273 Janet L Devers, janetldevers@gmail.com, 571-263-9941
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  12. 12. WINE AND ROSES
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    WINE AND ROSES

                                                         
                                                            

    Wine and Roses Verse 1 As she walked down the aisle In satin and white lace She saw the sweetest smile Come across his face ­­ He took out the diamond ring Slipped it on her trembling hand He was her noble king She was the happiest girl in the land Chorus Back then it was wine and roses They smiled for wedding poses Their own little heaven on earth Thinking they could never be hurt It was all wine and roses Verse 2 Now they try to say I love you But the words just won't come Their tears tell the bitter truth Their hearts are on the run But he’s still her one and only She’s not ready for it to end She wishes he’d kiss her slowly And light that fire once again Chorus Back then it was wine and roses They smiled for wedding poses Their own little heaven on earth Thinking they could never be hurt It was all wine and roses Verse 3 Time has a way of changing minds They may have grown apart But they could never deny The love that’s in their hearts One year down the road They’re together still Their love has only grown With every trial and thrill Chorus Back then it was wine and roses They smiled for wedding poses Their own little heaven on earth Thinking they could never be hurt It was all wine and roses ©2024 Michael D. Nichols, PRO: BMI, IPI#: 01172299149, email: nicholsm314@gmail.com, phone: 931-250-9273, Catherine Rose, PRO: BMI, IPI#550790264 Email: cathy.rose54@gmail.com 630-965-4711
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  13. 13. BE WHO I WANT TO BE, (FEMALE)
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    BE WHO I WANT TO BE, (FEMALE)

                                                         
                                                            

    Be Who I Want To Be [intro] [Verse] If I could change the things I’ve done Would I work less and have more fun Would I go down a different path And live the life I wish I had Every move I choose to make Will be a gamble that I take I may stumble I may fall But at least I’ll make the call [Chorus] It’s never too late to be Who I want to be Create my own destiny Never doubt my ability I can be who I want to be. [instrumental] [Verse] Life’s too short to reminisce About the things we might’ve missed So I’ll leave the past where it belongs Pack my bags and move along Sometimes life gets in the way Of the dreams and plans we made But that is no excuse to quit Days like this require grit With faith and courage as my guide Won’t keep my voice locked up inside Gotta’ give it my best shot It might be the last chance I’ve got [Chorus] It’s never too late to be Who I want to be Create my own destiny Never doubt my ability I can be who I want to be. [instrumental] [Bridge] It’s not where we end up that makes us who we are It’s the roads we’ve traveled that brought us this far (chorus] It’s never too late to be Who I want to be Create my own destiny Never doubt my ability I can be who I want to be. [outro] Catherine Rose BMI#550790264 cathy.rose54@gmail.com 630-965-4711 Michael D. Nichols, BMI, IPI# 01172299149, nicholsm314@gmail.com 931-250-9273
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  14. 14. BE WHO I WANT TO BE (MALE)
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    BE WHO I WANT TO BE (MALE)

                                                         
                                                            

    Be Who I Want To Be [intro] [Verse] If I could change the things I’ve done Would I work less and have more fun Would I go down a different path And live the life I wish I had Every move I choose to make Will be a gamble that I take I may stumble I may fall But at least I’ll make the call [Chorus] It’s never too late to be Who I want to be Create my own destiny Never doubt my ability I can be who I want to be. [instrumental] [Verse] Life’s too short to reminisce About the things we might’ve missed So I’ll leave the past where it belongs Pack my bags and move along Sometimes life gets in the way Of the dreams and plans we made But that is no excuse to quit Days like this require grit With faith and courage as my guide Won’t keep my voice locked up inside Gotta’ give it my best shot It might be the last chance I’ve got [Chorus] It’s never too late to be Who I want to be Create my own destiny Never doubt my ability I can be who I want to be. [instrumental] [Bridge] It’s not where we end up that makes us who we are It’s the roads we’ve traveled that brought us this far (chorus] It’s never too late to be Who I want to be Create my own destiny Never doubt my ability I can be who I want to be. [outro] Catherine Rose BMI#550790264 cathy.rose54@gmail.com 630-965-4711 Michael D. Nichols, BMI, IPI# 01172299149, nicholsm314@gmail.com 931-25
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  15. 15. LIGHTS OF KNOXVILLE
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    LIGHTS OF KNOXVILLE

                                                         
                                                            

    Lights of Knoxville VERSE 1: Well I drive this eighteen wheeler On these highways all alone Out here the time passes much too slow Deep in my heart I feel her She's the one I love the most And when I see the lights of Knoxville I know I'm getting close CHORUS: Yeah when I see the lights of Knoxville I hear her voice in the engine's drone I know she'll be waiting for me Tomorrow I won't be alone I can't wait to kiss her And tell her how I've missed her As the lights shine over Knoxville Lighting my way back home VERSE 2: Tonight I'll stop and buy a gift Before I hit that interstate The road's temptations I know I can resist Cause I'm just here to haul the freight Pick up my pay and head for home I can hear those lights of Knoxville Whisper son, you've been gone too long CHORUS 2: When I see the lights of Knoxville I hear her voice in the engine's drone I know she'll be waiting for me Tomorrow I won't be alone Lord I can't wait to kiss her And tell her how I've missed her As the lights shine over Knoxville Lighting my way back home BRIDGE: The little things she does Mean the world to me It's not easy being a trucker’s wife She's my angel loyal and true END CHORUS: When I see the lights of Knoxville I hear her voice in the engine's drone I know she'll be waiting for me Tomorrow I won't be alone I can't wait to kiss her And tell her how I've missed her As the lights shine over Knoxville Lighting my way back home OUTRO: (Slow) When the night turns into day Darlin’... I'll be coming home to stay
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  16. 16. BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE
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    BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

                                                         
                                                            

    Be Who You Want To Be Instrumental Intro Verse If you could change the things you’ve done Would you work less and have more fun Would you go down a different path And live the life you wish you had Every move you choose to make Is a gamble that you take You may stumble you may fall But only you can make the call Chorus Be who you want to be Create your own destiny Never doubt your ability Be who you want to be. instrumental Verse Life’s too short to reminisce About the things you might have missed Leave the past where it belongs Pack your bags and move along Let your spirit be your guide Don’t keep your voice locked up inside Always give it your best shot It may be the last chance you’ve got Chorus Be who you want to be Create your own destiny Never doubt your ability Be who you want to be. Instrumental Bridge It’s not where you end up that makes you who you are It’s the road you’ve traveled that has brought you this far Chorus Be who you want to be Create your own destiny Never doubt your ability Be who you want to be. Instrumental outro
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  17. 17. SLICE OF HEAVEN
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    SLICE OF HEAVEN

                                                         
                                                            

    Slice of Heaven [Verse 1] The rooster's crow wakes me at dawn I grab my boots and pull em on Feed the cows bale the hay I find comfort in this simple way There's a hole in the old barn roof The tractor needs fixin too Got to hustle there's corn to shuck Time to call up cousin Chuck [Chorus] I may drive an old pickup truck Work real hard & pray I don't run outta luck I don't need earthly possessions This is my little slice of heaven [Instrumental [Verse 2] Well I like hittin them fishin holes Cooler full of beer and an old dirt road Cool breeze blowin across my face Feel so blessed here in this place Oh the city life just ain't for me I'm a country boy from Tennessee Friends and kinfolks always there To lend a hand when life's been unfair [Chorus] I may drive an old pickup truck Work real hard & pray I don't run outta luck I don't need earthly possessions Cause this is my little slice of heaven [Instrumental] [Bridge] Rough hands find a soft embrace Put a smile on any man's face Love and grit, live in this place Yeaaaaah; love and grit live in this place [Verse 3] My woman rubs my back at night Her tender lovin makes everything alright I give thanks each and every day That I get to live my life this way [Chorus] I'll drive that old pickup truck Work real hard & pray I don't run outta luck I don't need earthly possessions Cause this is my little slice of heaven [Outro] Yeaaaahhh; this ain't just a piece of land It's my own little slice of heaven © Michael D. Nichols, nicholsm314@gmail.com
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  18. 18. WHISKEY WONDERLAND
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    WHISKEY WONDERLAND

                                                         
                                                            

    Verse 1 Each night I walk thru the door Just like the night before I find a place to sit down And I order my first round I notice other folks in here Seems like they're all doin fine Old man's nursing his beer The young couple over there Are sippin on a glass of wine Chorus But here I sit a broken man in this whiskey wonderland I don't even hear the band no ma'am I don't wanna dance My heart's had all it can stand she left me for another man I got no reason to go home so I'll just sit here all alone in this whiskey wonderland Verse 2 Then suddenly she appeared like an angel from the mist She walked over to me And my lips she gently kissed She said I apologize For I know your love was true Can you ever forgive me Oh darlin can't you see I'm so in love with you Chorus Now here I sit a happy man In this whiskey wonderland I want to tip the band And oh yes I wanna dance. My lady's back with me again She never loved that other man I got good reason to go home But first I'll dance with my true love In this Whiskey Wonderland
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  19. 19. LATE BLOOMER
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    LATE BLOOMER

                                                         
                                                            

    Late Bloomer Key A [Verse 1] Started a family in my thirties Went to college in my forties Tried online dating in my fifties Wrote my first song in my sixties Sometimes life gets in the way Things don't always fall into place Just the way you want them to But I never let it make me blue [Chorus] Don't care how long it takes What counts is I’m still tryin’ Yeah I know I shoulda done it sooner But I’m livin life on my own terms I've always known I was a late bloomer [Instrumental turnaround] [Verse 2] There are reasons I waited so long To go and write this little song I took some detours back in the day But never let my dreams fade away I keep pushing forward, taking chances In spite of the circumstances Finances, brief glances, advances, Sometimes finding new romances [Chorus] Doesn’t matter how long it takes What counts is I’m still tryin’ Yeah I know I shoulda done it sooner But I’m livin life on my own terms I've always known I was a late bloomer [Fiddle Lead] [Bridge] They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks But I’m still learning at 66 [Chorus] Doesn’t matter how long it takes What counts is I’m still tryin’ Yeah I know I shoulda done it sooner But I’m livin life on my own terms I've always known I was a late bloomer [Instrumental outro] ©2025, Michael D Nichols, nicholsm314@gmail.com Nancy Probst, nancyprobst920@gmail.com
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  20. 20. SIMPLE COWBOY 2_AI VERSION
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    SIMPLE COWBOY 2_AI VERSION

                                                         
                                                            

    A Girl Like You Writer: Mike D. Nichols Key E [Intro - Instrumental] [Verse 1] I know I’m not the kind of guy Who’d ever catch your eye, When you lie awake at night I'd never cross your mind I heard you came to town From not so far away They said that man put you down Every single day well hey [Chorus] I am not a rich boy I come from humble means I ain't no pretty boy But I look ok in jeans And I won’t keep you twisting Like them bad boys always do I'm just a simple cowboy Lookin for a girl like you [Instrumental Turnaround] [Verse 2] Before we met that day at church We never spoke a word I held the door when you ran Back inside to grab your purse I knew that your “thank you” And your smile were genuine And I've been waiting ever since To look you in the eye; and say [Chorus] I am not a rich boy I come from humble means And I ain't no pretty boy But I look ok in jeans I won’t keep you twisting Like the bad boys always do I'm just a simple cowboy Lookin for a for a girl like you [Instrumental] [Bridge] My head says this is crazy But my heart says otherwise Could it be that someday This sweet gal will be my bride [Instrumental] [Chorus 3] Well ya know I'm not a rich boy I come from humble means And I ain't no pretty boy But I look ok in jeans I won’t keep you twisting Like the bad boys always do I'm just a simple cowboy Lookin for a for a girl like you Outro I'm just a homegrown, down home country boy Looking for a for a girl like you ©2024 Michael D. Nichols, nicholsm314@gmail.com *Lyrics and musical composition are mine. All Vocals and instrumentation provided by Suno.com to my composition. Chord structure is E, A, B with F#m as the relative minor chord.*
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  21. 21. LATE BLOOMER 2
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    LATE BLOOMER 2

                                                         
                                                            

    Late Bloomer Key C [Verse 1] Started a family in my thirties Went to college in my forties Tried online dating in my fifties Wrote my first song in my sixties Sometimes life gets in the way Things don't always fall into place Just the way you want them to But I never let it make me blue [Chorus] Doesn't matter how long it takes What counts is I’m still tryin’ I know I shoulda done it sooner But I’m livin life on my own terms Yeah I've always known I was a late bloomer [Instrumental turnaround] [Verse 2] There are reasons I waited so long To go and write this little song I took some detours back in the day But never let my dreams fade away I keep pushing forward, taking chances In spite of the circumstances Finances, brief glances, advances, Sometimes finding new romances [Chorus] Doesn’t matter how long it takes What counts is I’m still tryin’ I know I shoulda done it sooner But I’m livin life on my own terms Yeah I've always known I was a late bloomer [Bridge] They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks But I’m still learning at 66 [Chorus] Doesn’t matter how long it takes What counts is I’m still tryin’ I know I shoulda done it sooner But I’m livin life on my own terms Oh I've always known I was a late bloomer [Instrumental outro] ©2025, Michael D Nichols, nicholsm314@gmail.com Nancy Probst, nancyprobst920@gmail.com
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  22. 22. COUNTRY CLASS
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    COUNTRY CLASS

                                                         
                                                            

    Title: Country Class Key: F# V1 The job was done the hay was baled So I headed down to the Rusty Nail When I pulled into the parking lot I noticed she was in my spot She drove an old beat up truck In the bed lay a five point buck Bits of straw hung from her shirt Didn't take long for me to flirt CH Cause she’s a homegrown country girl With small town charm and southern sass She put my head all in a whirl The way she shook that country // Class Verse 2 We talked a while it was gettin late So I asked her out on a date She climbed up into my old Ford I hit the gas, the engine roared We loaded our guns out on the range That's when I noticed something strange With steady hands and an eagle eye She hit that bullseye every time Bridge 1 (SPOKEN) Needless to say I kept my hands north of the border Uh huh; - y'all fellers know what I'm talkin about CH Oh I want that homegrown country girl With small town charm and southern sass She puts my head all in a whirl The way she shakes that country // Class Bridge 2 (Sang) We had a lot of fun that day That night we made love in the hay CH Well I married that homegrown country girl With small town charm and southern sass She puts my head all in a whirl The way she shakes that country // Class Outro Yeah my homegrown, down home, small town girl Still puts my head all in a whirl The way she shakes that country // Class ©2024 Michael D Nichols, BMI, IPI# 01172299149, nicholsm314@gmail.com Catherine Rose BMI #550790264 cathy.rose54@gmail.com
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  23. 23. MY EVERYTHING_MODERNIZED
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    MY EVERYTHING_MODERNIZED

                                                         
                                                            

    My Everything Writer/Composer: Michael D Nichols, Key: F# AI Prompts: Modern Country, Mid-Tempo, Male Baritone Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar Bass Guitar, Drums [Instrumental Intro - 2 bars] [Verse 1] I'm gonna hold you a little closer when we kiss Lead you through a peaceful world of romantic bliss My life is so much sweeter with you by my side There's nowhere else I'd rather be than with you tonight [Chorus] I will show you just how special you are to me I want to be there when all your dreams come true You're the reason for my smile, with the joy that you bring Not just another woman, you're my everything [Instrumental Turnaround] [Verse 2] I will always make you feel you're good enough I won't walk out on you when the going gets rough I am yours my darlin all the way til the end You're my partner, my lover, my very best friend [Bridge] You always lift me up when I'm feelin down Your touch makes me happy when I'm wearin a frown [Instrumental] [Chorus] I will show you just how special you are to me I want to be there when all your dreams come true You're the reason for my smile, with the joy that you bring Not just another woman, you're my everything [Instrumental Outro] ©2025
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  24. 24. LOVE ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT
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    LOVE ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT

                                                         
                                                            

    Title: Love Me Like You Mean It Lyrics: Michael D Nichols Key: Eb [Verse 1] We used to stay awake all night long And baby you'd rock my world til dawn Sleep til noon maybe one or two Back when our love was brand new Now work and life have worn us down We're much to tired to fool around Straight to sleep each night we go But darlin I long to be held close [Chorus] Tonight I want you to lay me down And make me utter funny sounds Leave me breathless, soaked in sweat Give me all you got yeah don't you quit Yeah boy tonight love me like you mean it [Verse 2] Whisper words that make me weak I wanna feel your love all over me I cherish the very essence of you Your touch, your scent and your taste too You know my love's forever true I need to know that yours is too Make me lose control again and again You know you are my sweetest sin [Chorus] Tonight I want you to lay me down And make me utter funny sounds Leave me breathless, soaked in sweat Give me all you got yeah don't you quit Yeah boy this time love me like you mean it [Bridge] Don't let the flame of passion die Cause I want a love I can't denyyyyyy [Chorus] Tonight I want you to lay me down And make me utter funny sounds Leave me breathless, soaked in sweat Give me all you got yeah don't you quit Yeah boy this time love me like you mean it [Short Instrumental Outro]
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  25. 25. BACK OF THE RECEIPT
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    BACK OF THE RECEIPT

                                                         
                                                            

    Back of the Receipt Writers: Nancy Probst, Mike D. Nichols Key: A [Verse 1] I saw you through the window So I stopped for a bite to eat I wasn’t even hungry But you looked so pretty and sweet That I wrote “call me” on the back of the receipt [Chorus] Well you'd think I would know better But whenever I’m with you I stumble, stutter and do dumb stuff And it all started, on the back of the receipt [Verse 2] One year later we went out to dinner Champagne cost too much so I ordered Chablis I paid the check, then suddenly I had an idea Your eyes widened as you smiled at me I wrote “will you marry me?”on the back of the receipt [Chorus] Well you'd think I would know better But whenever I’m with you I stumble, stutter and do dumb stuff And it all started, on the back of the receipt [Instrumental] [Chorus] Well you'd think I would know better But whenever I’m with you I stumble, stutter and do dumb stuff And it all started, on the back of the receipt [Outro] Yeah it all started, On the back of a receipt.
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  26. 26. CONCRETE COWBOY
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    CONCRETE COWBOY

                                                         
                                                            

    Concrete Cowboy Lyrics: Mike D Nichols Key Db [Intro] [Verse 1] Well I met him in a nightclub On a weekend getaway Lookin like he's from Texas But he lived out in LA His stories kept on changing As we danced the night away My lonely heart was racing Wrapped in his body's gentle sway [Chorus] But I don't want a concrete cowboy One who'll never rope or ride Struttin round in Laredo's That never walked a country mile Just another Urban Plowboy Takin up all my time I don't want a concrete cowboy Comin home with me tonight [Verse 2] If he wasn't so darn handsome I'd have run straight for the hills But he was pretty good at dancin And he did pay all of the bills Was it just cold in there Or was it him giving me chills Damn if that Tequila Wasn't drownin my last will [Chorus] But I don't want a concrete cowboy One who'll never rope or ride Struttin round in Laredo's That never walked a country mile Just another Urban Plowboy Takin up all my time I don't want a concrete cowboy Comin home with me tonight [Bridge] Well this girl ain't no fool But the next thing that I knew He called a taxi ride for two Yeah a taxi ride for two [Chorus] Now I've got this concrete cowboy One who'll never rope or ride Struttin round in Laredo's That never walked a country mile Just another Urban Plowboy Takin up all my time Yeah I got a concrete cowboy Comin home with me tonight [Outro] Oh I got this concrete cowboy Comin home with me tonight
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  27. 27. A WOMAN'S LOVE
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    A WOMAN'S LOVE

                                                         
                                                            

    Key F# [Verse 1] It was clear they needed to part ways Cause they just couldn't get along She stayed for years because she cared Every day trying to be strong In the end she knew she couldn't stay So with her soul laid bare she left one day [Chorus] Well the crash happened out on I-95 He woke up in ICU lucky to be alive She ran to his side as fast as she could Sat there praying to the Lord above Cause there’s nothing in this world more precious Than a woman's love [Verse 2] All the memories came flooding back, Some were good others gave her pause She recalled the Christmas he played Santa Claus How she fell in love with him so fast He’d always pick her up in that blue Cadillac And his favorite cheese was pepper jack [Chorus] Well the crash happened out on I-95 He woke up in ICU lucky to be alive She ran to his side as fast as she could Sat there praying to the Lord above There ain't nothing in this world more precious Than a woman's love [Bridge] She questions her decision to leave Should she give their love a second chance? [Chorus] Well the crash happened out on I-95 He woke up in ICU lucky to be alive She ran to his side as fast as she could Sat there praying to the Lord above There ain't nothing in this world more precious Than a woman's love [Outro] No there's nothing in this world more precious Than a woman's love
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  28. 28. PLAYIN GUITAR WITH DADDY
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    PLAYIN GUITAR WITH DADDY

                                                         
                                                            

    Playin Guitar With Daddy - Key A [Verse 1] I used to play guitar with Daddy He taught me all the basic chords He never would drive a Caddy Didn't want to make a record He had no desire to Get caught up in the music game His boots were dirty and worn But he was happy just the same [Chorus] I remember the sound of his laughter As we played our favorite songs Now he's gone but I play my guitar And his memory helps me along [Verse 2] Well I turned down a scholarship Got a job at a local pub Now I play my old acoustic While they sit and get a buzz I try to ease life's worries With the songs that I sing Like those old songs did for me When I played guitar with Daddy [Chorus] I remember the sound of his laughter As we played our favorite songs Now he's gone but I play my guitar And his memory helps me along [Verse 3] When I strum the chords he taught me, I feel his presence near His lessons and his wisdom Echo in my ear I may never be as good as him, But playin guitar will always be A way to remember my Daddy And the love he shared with me [Bridge] So I'll keep on strumming, keep on singing, Cause I know he'll live forever In the music that I play [Chorus] I remember the sound of his laughter As we played our favorite songs Now he's gone but I play my guitar And his memory helps me along [Instrumental Outro]
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  29. 29. LEAVIN THE ONE I LOVE
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    LEAVIN THE ONE I LOVE

                                                         
                                                            

    I'm leavin the one I love for the one who loves me [Verse 1] Darlin, it's plain to see You don't love me anymore Well I'm not gonna waste my time Walkin the floor Well I met a gal bout a month ago Who makes me feel so complete In her eyes I'm everything So I'll be movin my feet [Chorus] I'm leavin the one I love For the one that loves me With her I feel free as a dove But I still love you don't you see So I'm leavin the one I love For the one who loves me [Verse 2] It hurts me more than you know To have to turn and walk away You were my first and baby Until now I've never strayed I gotta do what's best for me Been lonely far too long Now I'll put myself first And go where I belong [Chorus] I'm leavin the one I love For the one that loves me With her I feel free as a dove But I still love you don't you see So I'm leavin the one I love For the one who loves me
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  30. 30. SHE DRANK ME DRUNK
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    SHE DRANK ME DRUNK

                                                         
                                                            

    TITLE: She Drank Me Drunk [Suno.com] Final demo: June 23, 2025 ~80 bpm? - Key G w/relative minor [Verse 1] Today I saw her out with him So I went down to the bar Started knockin’ ‘em back Cause I'm just another casualty Of the secrets behind her mask [Chorus] Now the night has taken its toll I stumble out into the cold Trying to find my way home My mind’s in a haze, I’m lost in a funk Feeling sick and so alone Cause once again, she drank me drunk [Verse 2] I tossed that fancy diamond ring Out the window of the yellow taxi Silently I vow never to look back As I fumble for my house key I’m still haunted by her memory [Chorus] Now the night has taken its toll I stumble out into the cold Trying to find my way home My mind’s in a haze, I’m lost in a funk Feeling sick and so alone Cause once again, she drank me drunk [Bridge] In the morning I’m hungover I can’t seem to stay sober Can I find an honest heart to win? [Chorus] Now the night has taken its toll I stumble out into the cold Trying to find my way home My mind’s in a haze, I’m lost in a funk Feeling sick and so alone Cause once again, she drank me drunk [outro] Yeeaaaah once again she drank me drunk [One Bar Instrumental end]
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