v Got my first job at age sixteen Dishwasher at Johnny's Cafe Worked hard to get those dishes clean After school most weekdays Wasn't much but I loved that place My bosses name was Mitch Every Friday we got paid For the weekend I was rich chorus Had a pocket full of presidents Lot's of dollars but no sense Found a way to spend every single bill Knew I should make them last  But they disappeared faster Than a cold beer in my hand will After I cashed  that paycheck Makin' it last til the next Was kind of like swimming uphill So I'd find a way to treat myself Not worry about nothing else Man I wish I had that money still v Now I work forty hours a week In a factory by that little cafe Got a wife and kids to feed Bills and a mortgage to pay Got a bonus check last payday Had to be a computer glitch Been a while since I felt this way For the weekend I was rich repeat chorus Should've saved some for a rainy day But I gotta tell ya It was gone before it looked like rain I still had my umbrella repeat chorus
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God Loves Southern Rock and Roll (Ray Allen Kayanek, Walter Alexander Kulwicki) In Heaven there's a hell house, where the Skynyrd boys now jam I know a little about Curtis Lowe, I'm a simple kind of man Sweet home Alabama, little girl what's your name Tuesday's gone, right or wrong this free bird you can't change Straight through the pearly gates, turn right on Golden street The South side of Heaven, backstage is where they meet As you listen to the music it'll soothe your Southern soul Discover what the angels already know God loves southern rock and roll in heaven there's a big house where the brothers can be found Jessica ain't wasting time on a ramblin' man southbound Melissa done somebody wrong but it's not my cross to bear In memory of Elizabeth Reed catch the midnight rider there repeat chorus if I leave here tomorrow, don't feel the need to cry it's my ticket to see an all star band, God assembled in the sky repeat chorus twice (copyright 2022. Kayaneksongs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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More Beautiful (Kayanek/Johnston) Up Sangre De Cristo the chairlift slowly goes diamonds sparkle everywhere in the sunlit snow below nature's brush can paint so beautifully there's a masterpiece right here next to me c nothing is more beautiful than you the sunlight that's within you shines through your eyes reveal a heart aglow with love so pure and true nothing is more beautiful than you on sliding sands of Sanibel as the waves caress my toes a crimson ball of sunset slips into a turquoise bath below nature's brush can paint so beautifully there's a masterpiece right here next to me nothing is more beautiful than you the sunlight that's within you shines through your eyes reveal a heart aglow with love so pure and true nothing is more beautiful than you diamonds rubies and pearls can not compare with my beautiful girl nothing is more beautiful than you the sunlight that's within you shines through your eyes reveal a heart aglow with love so pure and true nothing is more beautiful than you
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When Nature Lends a Hand (Kayanek/Johnston) A little bit of privacy in a crowded world uncivilized, unblemished and unbroken Mother Nature smiles as she hears a boy and girl communicate though not a word is spoken It doesn't take words It takes the right touch to show someone you love them show them just how much There's nothing like making love by a cool mountain stream nothing like making love by the light of moonbeam sharing every feeling where the ocean meets the sand oh there's nothing quite like making love when nature lends a hand Knowing I'm a part of her and she's a part of me a harmony designed to last forever a feeling that's so natural as it was meant to be the glue that binds a man and wife together It doesn't take words It takes the right touch to show someone you love them show them just how much There's nothing like making love by a cool mountain stream nothing like making love by the light of moonbeam sharing every feeling where the ocean meets the sand oh there's nothing quite like making love when nature lends a hand Everything about the mood is right as the water sparkles in the sunlight the treetops gently sway up above nature's gentle symphony of love There's nothing like making love by a cool mountain stream nothing like making love by the light of moonbeam sharing every feeling where the ocean meets the sand oh there's nothing quite like making love when nature lends a hand
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My Own Maggie Mae (Music and lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) v Margaret was her name I called her Maggie just the same the year we brought to life her favorite song she sang a bit off key but it was magical to me with all my heart and soul I sang along when it came to her I couldn't get enough she was and always will be my first love Every time I hear a mandolin play I think of the way that she looked just laying there that late September day Every time I hear those sweet sweet sounds wish she was still around don't know why I let her get away my own Maggie Mae I'm not even sure if she even would remember me the time we shared so many years ago when the jasmine are in bloom' I can still smell her perfume there's a part of me that she just won't let go when it came to her thought I'd had enough didn't understand the power of first love Every time I hear a mandolin play I think of the way that she looked just laying there that late September day Every time I hear those sweet sweet sounds wish she was still around don't know why I let her get away my own Maggie Mae we've been apart more years than I remember but in my heart we've always been together Every time I hear a mandolin play I think of the way that she looked just laying there that late September day Every time I hear those sweet sweet sounds wish she was still around don't know why I let her get away my own Maggie Mae (Copyright 2016. Cross Eyed Songs. all rights reserved.ASCAP)
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Tomorrow Depends (Kayanek) Brother Martin had a dream impossible as it might seem he never saw with his own eyes the day his dream was realized hopeless as it seemed to be at every opportunity he shared that dream so I could see his dream depended upon me (C) tomorrow depends on today the future is our resume together we must find a way to make a better tomorrow today our weather doesn't seem the same tsunamis and hurricanes global warming acid rain is the way we live to blame that's the message we now hear the price of progress isn't clear is this the blessing it appears or will it cause tomorrow's tears repeat chorus live for today is the message we've all heard who is gonna pay for the charges we've incurred all the comforts of this world there's a price to pay to build a better tomorrow we must build a better today repeat chorus let's make tomorrow a better today (copyright 2005. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Time Machine (Kayanek) V1 When a song comes on the radio Sherman sets the wayback machine While you're listening before you know it You find yourself re-living history Hearing The Boss for the first time again at The Pony on the Jersey Shore Drinking your last beer with your childhood best friend The night before he went off to war Chorus Close your eyes and go back, take a trip through time and space Til' you're in that magic moment where the memory took place Hold on tight with all your might as you re-live your history A certain song comes along it's like you step into a time machine V2 Back in the boat with your brother and your dad As he sang along with Trace on "Just Fishin'" Or with your first love on a blanket in the sand As^NYSNC puts her in the mood for kissing First time you ever danced with your wife As Tracy sang "Keeper of the Stars" For all those magic moments in your life There's a song that knows right where they are Repeat Chorus Bridge Memories aren't meant to last a lifetime Sometimes they fade away 'til they are gone You've got a tresure chest of memories in your mind You can only unlock with a song repeat chorus (Copyright 2022. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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V1 Put a chair in the water, sand in my toes Lather the sunscreen on my cheeks, my nose Leave my worries behind me, cares of the day Rely on the ocean to wash them all away Pre-Chorus 1 Anytime life, gets the best of me Or I'm confused, need some clarity Chorus I find a beach find a beach a refuge my problems can"t reach I find a beach I find a beach when I need the sun to shine I find a beach V2 Hear the waves roll in, sun on my face I bet heaven is, like this place Sit and just listen to, the surf symphony Mother nature provides, the perfect therapy pre chorus 2 One deep breath of, salty ocean air Always helps me, forget all my cares Repeat chorus Bridge Magically My burdens disappear When ocean whispers in my ear Repeat chorus Copyright 2022. Ray Allen Kayanek (ASCAP)
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v1 The hostess at the restaurant was having a bad day. She's probably expecting me to complain about the wait. In a world of negativity, kindness is a choice. So I'll just wait here patiently and instead of raise my voice (I'll just) chorus Smile at a stranger today. I can always find a reason to be kind. Gonna leave a lot of sunshine behind So I'll smile at a stranger today v2 The agent for the airline said my flight's delayed tonight. It may not make a difference but I said that's alright. She's got her share of problems, can't make them go away. Someone else will have to solve them, but I can brighten up her day. (If I just) repeat chorus bridge I'm not gonna miss the opportunity, To spread a little positivity. (So I'll) repeat chorus (Yes I'll) repeat chorus (Copyright 2023. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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Florida Girl (Music and Lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) Been around this great big land of ours in almost every honky tonk and bar met girls of every shape and size one of them helped me to realize she was so much more than just another date I gave away my heart in the sunshine state I'm on my way to F-L-A gonna have lots of fun On my way to F-L-A gonna tell everyone All across the U-S-A and all over the world On my way to F-L-A for my little Florida girl One by one the mile markers are gone Georgia just goes on and on and on I'm so anxious I can hardly wait so excited that I can't see straight for there's a special girl who is expecting me not gonna let her down she means too much to me repeat chorus (copyright 2008 Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Don't Forget to Thank a Vet (Kayanek) (spoken) Daddy what's a veteran my little boy asked me As he watched the floats go by in all their majesty I had to think about it, didn't answer right away Son it means a lot of things so I'll put this way Chorus Don't forget to thank a vet, for the very freedom you enjoy today They freely fought, their bloodshed bought, us the liberty to live our lives this way For those who gave their lives, we never must forget, the sacrifice they made for one and all, Don't forget to thank a vet Grandpa was a veteran who fought in Germany Daddy went to Vietnam in 1970 Now your brother Davey tours Afghanistan Fighting for you future as bravely as he can Repeat Chorus bridge Every American should know Veteran's just another word for hero Repeat Chorus (copyright 2008 Kayaneksongs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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V1 Told mom I’d clean out her garage So she could park her Focus inside It had turned into a place for storage Since last April when my father died I’m immersed in a flood of memories Of all I learned inside these walls Dad on his craftsman table saw as I watched the sawdust fall Pre-chorus 1 It didn’t really matter what we built what mattered was the way I always felt Chorus 1 Sweeping up sawdust, in a cloud of memories When I finished building with my dad, my job was Sweeping up sawdust, always did my part Still a little sawdust ended up, in the corners of my heart V2 Mom wanted me to take home In the U-Haul she had me rent Shovels. Rakes and garden hoes Dad’s toolbox and work bench one at a time we loaded his workshop not that truck bed When I finally moved the table saw There was sawdust under it Pre- chorus 2 AS I fought to hold back the tears Once again like I’d done for all those years (I was) Chorus 2 Sweeping up sawdust, in a cloud of memories I was finished building with my dad, but it’s still my job Sweeping up sawdust, I still did my part Once again a little sawdust ended up In the corners of my heart. Bridge Had a workshop like my dad, when that day was done When my baby boy gets older, I am going to teach my son (about) Chorus 3 Sweeping up sawdust, we’ll make new memories When we finish building something, it’ll be his job Sweeping up sawdust, hope he loves his part So a little bit of sawdust will end up In the corners of his heart Copyright 2022. Ray Allen Kayanek (ASCAP)
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Tennessee Whiskey (Music and lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) v It was a Knoxville Friday night much to my delight the blonde across the bar was a sight to see I got up to take a chance ask her for a dance til I remembered my wife was sitting next to me sometimes I should really stop and think instead I'll just grab another drink c Cheap Tennessee whiskey it's got a hold on me It's a guarantee I'll drink too much might be killing myself ain't hurting no one else at least that's the lie I keep telling myself v our anniversary just got worse think I'm gonna need a hearse can't recall how many years it's been she put me to the test so I had to take a guess damn I wish she'd let me guess again sometimes I should really stop and think instead I'll just grab another drink c Cheap Tennessee whiskey it's got a hold on me It's a guarantee I'll drink too much might be killing myself ain't hurting no one else at least that's the lie I keep telling myself (Copyright 2016. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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In a tin roof shack in Managua Hidden by Mahogany trees A mother prepares her children For a 2000 mile journey She knows they don't understand Why they must leave their friends behind It's the only way she knows to save them That's all that's on her mind They live every day in fear At the whims of the cartel They've turned what once was heaven Into seven kinds of hell       (She says) Your daddy works in Texas In a place called Abilene We'll keep on traveling 'til we get there    Reunite our family chorus We 're gonna walk until we can't walk any more We'll be tired, we'll be hungry, we'll be sore 'Til we're so close to the flag of freedom          We can count all fifty stars We won't stop until you're in your daddy's arms They followed the long road Crossing bridges where they could                  Determined they could make it Like momma said they would When the day finally came They reached the Camargo Bridge Momma asked for asylum As she looked down at her two kids Repeat Chorus They put us in a cage With a kinder name Kept us there for months While they reviewed our case We are safe from the cartels But not what I call free If we ever get out of here We're going to Abilene                         Repeat Chorus We Won't stop until you're in your daddy's arms (Copyright 2022. Kayaneksongs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Everything (Kayanek) He'd weathered many hurricanes so this was just one more Plywood on the windows stock up at the store When ordered off the island he didn't leave at first But he knew it was time to go when the storm got worse A voice in his heart told him to evacuate So he packed up the family and said a prayer the day chorus He lost everything but his faith The house that he grew up in completely washed away A lifetime of possessions in a pile of memories He lost everything but what he really needs The riverbank his house sat on's seen heavy rain before Stack some extra sandbags to bolster up the shore Ignoring the flood warnings cuz' he thought he had control But as the waters quickly rose he knew he had to go A voice in his heart told him to evacuate So he packed up the family and said a prayer the day repeat chorus He's gonna miss that house and all the things he loved inside But the only thing that matters is that his family's still alive repeat chorus He lost everything but faith and family He lost everything but he's still got what he needs
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Imaginary constellations Beyond the Milky Way Momentary, creations Quickly fade away Chorus Close your eyes Don't ask why Hear the call Of the wonder of it all My galaxy, tapestry of hope All these late night daydreams A surreal kaleidescope No one's ever seen repeat chorus This cosmic voyage Never ending story Second star to the left Straight on "til morning repeat chorus twice
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Anyone Else (Kayanek) Everyone thinks I've got it made they don't know my life's so disarrayed in the mirror I stare at someone else so I never have to face myself I'm beginning to see I'd much rather be anyone else but me I'm just fooling myself nobody else sees my misery all the roles I play are simply a way to get through the day I'm beginning to see I never will be anyone else but me wish that I could peel away my skin to reveal the suffering within everyone would finally understand I'm not happy like they think I am I'm beginning to see I'd much rather be anyone else but me I'm just fooling myself nobody else sees my misery all the roles I play are simply a way to get through the day I'm beginning to see I never will be anyone else but me Living in the dark afraid to face the dawn searching for a reason a reason to go on my silent cries are only heard by me I wish that someone someone would finally see Will you finally see I'd much rather be anyone else but me I'm just fooling myself nobody else sees my misery all the roles I play are simply a way to get through the day will you help me to see I don't want to be anyone else but me will you help me to see I was not meant to be anyone else but me (Copyright 2016. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved.ASCAP)
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My dad told me a story, when I was very young about a very special Christmas Eve back in WW1 The British and the Germans were all lined up to fight Until a soccer ball would change it all and they shared a silent night Chorus Silent Night, Holy Night All is calm when we don't fight It's time to let the firing cease Christmas is a time for peace Two sides so divided, can't seem to agree Battle lines are drawn with no end in sight it seems Both laid down their arms, decided not to fight Shut out all the noise and enjoyed a silent night repeat chorus bridge Let's find our world that soccer ball put aside the anger and the violence It's time for us all to get along Enjoy the peaceful silence repeat chorus twice (Copyright 2022. Kayaneksongs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Believe (Music and lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) Some people spend all year searching for the perfect gift for that special someone in their lives Others shop at the last minute fighting through the crowds hoping they get done by Christmas time from the time we're little children we believe let's not outgrow what Christmas really means I believe in Santa Claus for I know he's real through each and every one of us his magic is revealed I believe that Jesus came down from heaven above as we celebrate His birth we celebrate in love. some people try to say that the Christmas holidays become more commercial every year others say it's still the same Christmas hasn't changed the message still rings through loud and clear from the time we're little children we believe let's not outgrow what Christmas really means repeat chorus I believe that every child should smile on Christmas Day we can't let them go without that's not the Christmas way repeat chorus with (We)
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I'll Never Forget the Cross (Kayanek) Holding your brokenness between my fingertips Feeling your pain and agony Seeing your suffering as they punished you when they should've punished me unworthy of your sacrifice as you paid a price you knew no one else could pay tasting the mercy that gave away your life so my sins could wash away I'll never forget the cross I'll never forget how you died when you took my place that day willing to be crucified as I come to your table humbly I say I'll never forget the cross where you died for me that day holding the cup of wrath thinking of the torment that you felt wondering how much blood you had to shed for me before my sins could wash away knowing you could've called 10,000 angels to your aid but you faced it on your own for you knew that it was the only way I would ever make it home repeat chorus so I'll cherish the Old Rugged Cross til my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the Old Rugged Cross and exchange it someday for a crown repeat chorus (Copyright 2004. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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One More (Music and Lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) We know all the words to jingle bells Silent night says it s well know it came upon a midnight clear yet we forget eleven months a year we need one more Christmas song we can sing the whole year long the keep that feeling with us every day one more Christmas song that lives on when the tree is gone all the decorations put away to keep that Christmas spirit going strong we need one more Christmas song the spirit that the season brings the message of the songs we sing does it really have to go away by the time that we reach New Year's Day repeat chorus for a season it seems loud and clear there's no reason it can't last all year if we try that is why repeat chorus (Copyright 2012. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Drinkin' with Lincoln (Music and lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) v Well I'm going to the bank to get a pocketfull of presidents Five hundred ninety five dollars and twenty seven cents the teller just smiles and I don't have to speak I get it the same way every week I've got a plan for every bit of this money c five fifties go to tmy rent, two more for utilities the twenties go to my wife, spending money she don't need the tens go to my son, for lunch and a little bit of fun as for the fives here's what I'm thinkin', I'm goin' drinkin' with Lincoln v well I don't have an I.R.A. or a 401 K there's never much money left at the end of the day before it's made my money's already spent at least I can tell you where it went allow me to explain myself again repeat c b drinkin' with Lincoln, five dollar sink or swim at Joe's drinkin' with Lincoln, I'm gonna stay til close I'm swimmin' I'm not sinkin', ask anybody who knows repeat c (copyright 2017. Cross Eyed Songs.All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Bring Him Home (Music and lyrics by Ray Allen Kayanek) spoken v Dear Santa my names Johnny and I've been really good I really liked my stuff last year just like you knew I would you always bring the perfect toy you know I can't resist but this year I am sending you a shorter Christmas list my daddy is gone far away he's fighting in a war I'm not sure if you can do what I'm asking for all I want is to wake up this year on Christmas Day and have my daddy there with me safely home to stay pre chorus Santa could hear Johnny's pain as it echoed in his heart Christmas is when families are together not apart c bring him home bring him home for Christmas bring my daddy home to me Christmas is a time when families should celebrate around the Christmas tree anyone who can go round the world in a night magically touching every boy and girls life can find a way to get my daddy here that's all I want for Christmas this year v Santa wrote to Johnny he said that he was touched though you're so unselfish I can only do so much I passed along your letter to a very special friend it's within his power to make this war end His Son was also far away long ago one Christmas Day maybe if you ask Him to He will stop this war for you I want you to kneel and pray say what you have to say maybe He'll show me the way to grant your wish on Christmas Day repeat prechorus repeat chorus tag spoken can I have that for Christmas this year (Copyright 2005. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Banner in the Sky (Kayanek) thought you were kind of crazy when I first saw you on stage time revealed a wise and gentle man no stories truly over til' you turn that final page wasn't ready for this one to end every tear that I cry reminds me stars belong in the sky chorus light up the sky old friend light up the sky brighten up these southern stars tonight light up the sky old friend light up the sky there's a banner in the heavens tonight so the world below will never lose your light suddenly I woke up with a huge hole in my soul you were so much more than just a friend trying hard to understand why you had to go I'm glad we rocked it right up to the end every note that I play reminds me we will reunite someday repeat chorus the west side laid it's claim to Skynyrd and their fame but Arlington had stars to call their own through the years the line up's changed players rearranged Banner's back with Bruce, Duane and Danny Joe repeat chorus (Copyright 2017. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Broken Things (kayanek) Mr. Lingo's picture window that I hit the baseball through momma's favorite Fenton vase I knocked over when I was two my candy apple red impala that sat so long in my back yard all together in one place I know just where they are If there's a heaven for broken things that's where you'll find my heart my old guitar strings soaring with angels' on wounded wings if there's a heaven for broken things my little league Louisville Slugger that the home run snapped in two the bike I rode til it fell apart the way things you love can do my brother's favorite model airplane that I really thought could fly all together in one place now I know the reason why repeat chorus love can melt the hardest heart turn around and tear your world apart repeat chorus (Copyright 2014. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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I'm a mess I'm so broken truer words have never been spoken so in need of a Savior to change my heart change my behavior more like You Jesus make me more like You walk beside me lead me guide me in everything I do more like You Jesus make me more like You purify me make me Holy all I ask of You is make me more like You overcome my limitations help me share about my Salvation now I pray to you my King give me the strength that only You can bring repeat chorus I know I don't deserve this gift You've given me but You gave it to me anyway I want this world to see Your Glory shine through me help me to be more like You today repeat chorus (copyright 2008. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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Come Dance with Me (Kayanek) every night I bowed my head said a prayer before bed didn't ask for wealth or fame my request was always the same needed someone I could love felt I'd waited long enough though life tried to test my faith knew it would be worth the wait All my life I waited patiently to find the one God made for me In a moment it was crystal clear the answer to my prayers was finally here we share a love always meant to be come dance with me for all eternity had relationships before they were missing something more now a distant memory the two of us is all I see every sunrise brings a smile hand in hand another mile found the one the one I love now that's all I'm thinking of All my life I waited patiently to find the one God made for me In a moment it was crystal clear the answer to my prayers was finally here we share a love always meant to be come dance with me for all eternity always and forever I'll be by your side I'll treasure this moment when you became my bride All my life I waited patiently to find the one God made for me In a moment it was crystal clear the answer to my prayers was finally here we share a love always meant to be come dance with me for all eternity (copyright 2019. Cross Eyed Songs. All rights reserved. ASCAP)
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One More Gift to Open Words and music by Ray Allen Kayanek (Verse) Christmas always has been Mama's favorite time of year Singing Christmas carols barely loud enough to hear carefully placing each ornament right where it should be as the whole family gathers round the Christmas tree (Chorus) There's one more gift to open I don't know what's inside My momma bought it for me just before she died. As I hold it in my hands Momma's memory is so strong. I'm afraid that if I open it this feeling will be gone (Verse) Momma loved Christmas Momma loved her Lord now she's in His presence gone for her reward she taught me right from wrong about faith and family now I'd give anything to have Momma back with me (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) I'm not ready for Christmas to be over I'm not ready for momma to be gone. I thought as long as I didn't open this last present. in my heart they'd both live on there's one more gift to open now the time is right Momma would've wanted me to find out what's inside As I untie the ribbon as the paper tears Inside I find a Bible and a note that says Live the way I taught you son and I'll see you in Heaven (whisper) Merry Christmas Momma
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Empty Stockings (Kayanek/Besley) Empty stockings all hung by the chimney with care Children hoping that Santa Claus knows they are there The mere mention of Christmas brings Momma to tears It’s been such a difficult year Christmas is a time for giving Helping those who need a hand Celebrate the life you’re living Fill their empty stockings if you can Momma works doubles trying to make extra tips Daddy can’t find a job and he can’t get a grip Now the holiday blues have displaced Christmas cheer It’s been such a difficult year Christmas is a time for giving Helping those who need a hand Celebrate the life you’re living Fill their empty stockings if you can You can make a difference in their lives Help to make it better when you realize Christmas is a time for giving Helping those who need a hand Celebrate the life you’re living Lend a hand when you can
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Here With Me (Kayanek) v Feel like I'm working a puzzle and I can't find the last piece Want a perfect picture but this one's incomplete So I try to make the most of what life's put in front of me Close my eyes and call upon my favorite memories chorus Southern Living shows and the way your garden grows Wild flowers that blossom along a winding mountain road Cranberry glass vase or your grandson saying grace The beauty you taught me to see will always keep you here with me v Feel like my world's just a picture that is now missing it's frame No matter how much I pretend things just won't be the same Knew that someday I would lose you when it was your time to leave But I will never lose the love you left me in my memories Repeat chorus Bridge Think of you when I'm out raking leaves or window shopping down on St. George Street Or when I place the angel on the Christmas tree you left behind a lifetime of my favorite memories Repeat chorus
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Farm in Georgia (Kayanek/Johnston) (Verse) I love you more than anything in this world my precious angel that God sent my way there's something that I've gotta tell you girl my heart's got something special I must say (Chorus) I wouldn't trade you for a farm in Georgia, wouldn't trade you for a new John Deere not for all the money in this world or an ice cold keg of beer I wouldn't trade you for a super model or my very own Nascar I wouldn't trade you for a farm in Georgia I love you just the way you are (Verse) I hope you don't think any less of me for letting my heart speak for me today it's something every woman longs to hear she wants her man to look at her and say (repeat Chorus) (Bridge) It took a while to put it into words how could I say how much you mean to me in a special way you had not heard and make it plain as day so you would see (repeat Chorus) (tag) I wouldn’t trade you for a farm in Georgia But I might for a brand new guitar!
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A Girl Can Sing (Kayanek/Easterling) He’s out again with all his friends. Blowing’ off steam having a blast. I’m at home sipping chardonnay. From an almost empty glass Why am I in this place tonight Their names change, it feels the same. Listening to our song breaks my heart. Another anniversary full of pain Chorus I need a song a girl can sing. A pretty song just for me I need a song a girl can sing. With a timeless melody The right song to help me move on From every guy I’ve ever known I need a song a girl can sing. To keep from feeling all alone Never thought I would end up. Being left alone like my mom Stuck inside a revolving door. Of heartless guys come and gone Repeat Chorus. Bridge I keep giving everything I have. To make someone Mr. Right Tomorrow I am gonna change. Bu t now, for tonight Repeat chorus twice. Copyright 2022. Ray Allen Kayanek, David M. Easterling
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v1 Put a chair in the water, sand in my toes Lather the sunscreen on my cheeks, my nose Leave my worries behind with, cares of the day Rely on the ocean to wash them all away pre-chorus 1 Anytime life, gets the best of me Or I'm confused, need some clarity chorus I find a beach, find a beach A refuge my problems can't reach I find a beach, find a beach when I need the sun to shine. I find a beach v2 Hear the waves roll in, sun on my face I bet heaven is, like this place Sit and just listen, to the surf symphony Mother nature provides, the perfect therapy. pre-chorus 2 One deep breath of, salty ocean air Always helps me, forget all my cares repeat chorus bridge Magically my burdens disappear When the ocean whispers in my ear repeat chorus
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v Our first date, it changed my life Just when I'd given up on love Before long, made you my wife I was yours from that first touch When God did what God does chorus It felt like home, felt so right Couldn't let go, held on tight Always knew from the start How your touch could heal my heart And t felt like home Yes it felt like home v We raised our little family Thanked our lucky stars above I was your favorite company Yeah, you and me and our kid gloves When God did what God does repeat chorus bridge Then my work led me to travel and I lost sight of what you need Our love started to unravel 'Til I let go and got down on my knees and God did what God does repeat chorus tag Yesterday, it felt like home When we touch It still feels like home (Copyright 2023. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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v The world in which we live is a battleground Where the war of the ages is going down The forces of good and evil engaged in fight Both sides battling with all their might pre-chorus 1 For what is at stake is the eternal destiny of every prisoner trapped by sin I must fight to set them free chorus I'm behind enemy lines with a soul purpose in mind to cut the chains that bind all sins prisoners I can find it's up to me to make them see my God can set then free take them safely to the other side I can't leave any lost souls I find behind enemy lines v my commander in chief has me fully armed cloaked in his armor to keep me safe from harm Bullets fly, gunshots ring and explosions start But no bomb is strong enough to change the human heart pre-chorus 2 that's what's at stake is their eternal destiny all these prisoners trapped by sin I must fight to set them free repeat chorus guitar solo bridge though I am surrounded by the enemy I'm not the least bit worried my God's protecting me repeat chorus
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Wounded By a World (Kayanek) Bring your sick, your tired and your poor. Bring your broken, your beaten and your torn. Bring them all to The Throne of Grace. To The One who knows just what they face. Chorus Wounded by a world that can be so unfair Wounded by a world that doesn't seem to care Bring them to The One who's already been there. Wounded by a world with a Cross to bear. Bring your aching, your lost and your downtrodden. Let them know they are not forgotten Bring them all to The Throne of Grace. To The One who knows just what they face. repeat chorus bridge Jesus left HIs place upon The Throne. Freely gave His Life to set us free. Willingly embraced a hostile world. Knowing all along that He would be. repeat chorus.
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A Man of His Word (Ray Allen Kayanek/Laurie and David Easterling) Grandpa never broke a promise to a little boy Once he went to seven stores to buy my favorite toy He came to all my games in those hot and humid gyms Five rows up behind my bench, (I could) always count on him I agreed to help him pull weeds from his garden But I went to play ball and, forgot all about him (Now son) when you make a deal, give someone your word Our faith in God helps us know what a promise is worth Chorus Grandpa taught the Ten Commandments, lived the Golden Rule (and) How to turn the other cheek, when your neighbor’s cruel John 3:16 and what it means, now I know for sure How Grandpa helped me be a man of His word (He) taught me to apologize, whenever I was wrong (And) failing ain't failing if I get back up strong To always tell the truth 'cuz when you tell someone a lie It's never quite the same when you look them in the eye Repeat Chorus When Jesus called him home the funeral home overflowed They lined up down the aisle to talk about the man they'd known When I hold Grandpa's Bible I feel him watching over me Lord, thank you for the man who helped me see. , Repeat Chorus (Copyright 2023. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP, The Easterling Zone BMI)
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Wish We Could Go Fishin' (Kayanek) Dad worked on the assembly line Making trucks for GMC Pulled a lot of overtime to provide for his family Somehow he still found time to teach a boy to fish if I had a genie in a bottle I would only need one wish chorus Wish we could go fishin' one more time Just sit there in silence cast our lines Though he never said a word It's amazing what I heard Wish we could go fishin' one more time Got my degree from state I moved far away I realized too late How the years had slipped away repeat chorus time has a way of turning memories to regrets wish I had one more chance to spend time with my dad repeat chorus (Copyright 2023.Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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Drunk People (Kayanek) I was with my friends at the beach Drinking on the balcony They said it'd cool If I jumped in the pool The girls were not impressed I spent a month in a cast (spoken) - and that's not the kind of spring break I had in mind. Gotta tell you what I learned though Chorus Drunk people give bad advice Might sound good at the time If you follow it you'll pay a price Cuz' drunk people give bad advice I was in a bar talking tatoos They said I had nothin to lose So I got a heart on my chest inscribed I love you Jess Thought it would blow her away Guess it did 'cuz she left me the next day (spoken) - And my wife Mary she don't like that tatoo, not at all Repeat Chorus Bridge So please don't ask me what I think Cuz' you know by now I've had too much to drink (spoken) - I gotta tell ya Repeat chorus twice
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I saw her sitting at the ice cream counter., she gave me that sideways glance. Couldn't help but notice her, thought I might have a chance. At sixteen my mind was on watching girls, so many shapes to enjoy She set my teenage brain in a whirl, spinning like a top or some toy. pre chorus Something about her made me look back I could see that she had quite the rack. chorus She had me without even trying, All I could do was follow her scent. I couldn't hide it no I'm not lying. Animal instinct, hunger hell bent. Animal instinct, following animal instinct. I wiped the drool from the side of my mouth, and bolstered up my courage. Usual lines would surely go south, I still wanted to scratch that itch repeat chorus Dog on the prowl, sat down next to her I could hardly say a word. Sixteen, tongue tied and unsure Animal instinct trapped and lured outro Caught in the snare of animal instinct
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verse 1 So many times I've gone astray Like a ship that's lost at sea I've forgotten how to pray So paralyzed with agony verse 2 The Lord called out to me But I was not listening I was sick with apathy Softly, He was whispering Pre-chorus 1 Come home to God, follow Me Chorus I am the way, the truth, the life I am the light of the world I am the door, I am the vine I am the good shepherd, the bread of life I am the resurrection and the life I am verse 3 His hope was my salvation He said I am who I am Those words of proclamation Led me to become Christ's lamb Pre-chorus 2 HIs words rang true, loud and clear Repeat Chorus Outro His Word is the only way He is the Great I Am His Word is the only way He is the Great I Am The Great I Am He is the Great I Am
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