v I was never the first one picked Spent a lot of time on the pine But when it was my turn to hit I thought the same thing every time chprus I gotta swing the bat if I’m gonna get a hit Step up to the plate wait for my pitch I remember the day my daddy told me this Son nothing worthwhile comes without risk In life don’t ever doubt three strikes don’t make you out So don’t be afraid of a swing and a miss v There’s a blonde at every game Her smiles, all I see in the crowd I don’t think she even knows my name Win or lose I’m going to ask her out. Cause I gotta swing the bat if I’m gonna get a hit Win or lose I’m going to ask her out. chorus Cause I gotta swing the bat if I’m gonna get a hit Step up to the plate wait for my pitch I remember the day my daddy told me this Son, nothing worthwhile ever comes without risk In life don’t ever doubt three strikes don’t make you out So don’t be afraid of a swing and a miss bridge Whether it’s a fast ball, curveball, slider, or a knuckleball If I get the fat of the bat on it, maybe I can touch them all chorus But I gotta swing the bat if I’m gonna get a hit Step up to the plate wait for my pitch I remember the day my daddy told me this So nothing worthwhile comes without risk In life don’t ever doubt three strikes don’t make you out So don’t be afraid of a swing and a miss tag No, I’m not afraid of a swing and a miss (Copyright 2025. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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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 stand here patiently Instead of raise my voice I’ll just Smile at a stranger, today Kindness is like a beautiful sunrise It warms the heart its own special way And you get back more than you leave behind The agent for the airline Said my flights delayed tonite It may not make a difference But I said it’s all right I just Smile at a stranger, today Kindness is like a beautiful sunrise It warms the heart its own special way And you get back more than you leave behind I can always find a reason to be kind And I got enough smiles to give you one of Mine So I’ll just Smile at a stranger, today Kindness is like a beautiful sunrise It warms the heart its own special way And you get back more than you leave behind Won’t you Smile at a stranger, today Kindness is like a beautiful sunrise It warms the heart its own special way And you get back more than you leave behind (Copyright 2025. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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Good Things Happen (Kayanek/Steffen) v Life is full of surprises God never lets me down Each day when the sun rises I think this time around pre-chorus For all that tomorrow might bring Nothing stands in my way My faith guides me to the King I, find peace when I pray chorus Good things happen when you trust in Jesus Good things happen when you trust in God He will be your power, in your darkest hour Put you faith in Christ the Lord Good things happen v God rules over all nations Anyone who follows Christ Will be a new creation His Son was sacrificed repeat chorus bridge His promise is renewed each spring Challenges come and they go It's easy to do the right thing The Lord. He lets you know repeat chorus twice (copyright 2024. Kayaneksongs. 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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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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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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Grandpa never broke a promise to this little boy once he went to seven stores to find my favorite toy every basketball game in that hot and humid gym five rows up behind the bench, you could count on him I agreed to help him pull weeds from his garden but I went to play ball and forgot all about him he said when you make a deal and give someone your word our faith helps us know what a promise is worth grandpa taught the ten commandments, lived the golden rule how to turn the other cheek when your neighbor's cruel John three sixteen and what it means, now I know for sure Grandpa helped me be, a man of his word he taught me to apologize whenever I was wrong failing ain't failing if I get back up strong always tell the truth cause when you tell someone a lie it's never quite the same when you look them in the eye grandpa taught the ten commandments, lived the golden rule how to turn the other cheek when your neighbor's cruel John three sixteen and what it means, now I know for sure Grandpa helped me be, a man of his word when heaven called him home the funeral home overflowed they lined up to talk about the friend they'd all known when I hold Grandpa's Bible I know he's there with me Lord, thank you for the man who helped me see grandpa taught the ten commandments, lived the golden rule how to turn the other cheek when your neighbor's cruel John three sixteen and what it means, now I know for sure Grandpa helped me be, a man of his word
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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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If you want to hide from God Church is a great place Just sing along to the worship songs Make sure your tithes are paid So everyone will see Your Christianity But somethings missing in your life Something makes you feel Hollow, hollow You pretend, cover up your sorrow Hollow hollow Life can be a bitter pill to swallow You can replace that empty space With unconditional love and amazing grace You won’t have to feel so hollow It’s hard to see what lies Deep within your heart A smile can hide the pain inside Til it all falls apart The hurt controlling you Tucked safely out of view A lonely face lost in a crowd You are stumbling through Hollow, hollow You pretend to cover up your sorrow Hollow hollow Life can be a bitter pill to swallow You can replace that empty space With unconditional love and amazing grace You won’t have to feel so hollow Let love chase the emptiness away Don’t go through another day (feeling) Hollow hollow You pretend to cover up your sorrow Hollow hollow Life can be a bitter pill to swallow You can replace that empty space With unconditional love and amazing grace You won’t have to feel so hollow You don’t have to feel so hollow (Copyright 2025 Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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Forty hours can seem like forty years Counting down until Saturday gets here Best part of Friday is quitting time For a couple days I leave work behind Got a little bit of money in the bank an F150 with a full gas tank Couple of rods, bucket of bait All my buddies are on the way Got a little bit of time on my hands Yeti full of beers with a girl on the can Not gonna rain it’s bright and sunny You can buy a Whole lotta life With a little bit of money If i didn’t have to work all week It wouldn’t mean as much to me All that hard work gives me the right To kick the party off Friday night Got a little bit of money in the bank an F150 with a full gas tank Couple of rods, bucket of bait All my buddies are on the way Got a little bit of time on my hands Yeti full of beers with a girl on the can Not gonna rain it’s bright and sunny You can buy a Whole lotta life With a little bit of money Some say the best things in life are free But just to be safe I’m still bringing cash with me Got a little bit of money in the bank an F150 with a full gas tank Couple of rods, bucket of bait All my buddies are on the way Got a little bit of time on my hands Yeti full of beers with a girl on the can Not gonna rain it’s bright and sunny You can buy a whole lotta life With s little bit of money (Copyright 2025 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Given (Kayanek/Sullivan) v1 waited all winter for this reservation before the wine could breathe you had me ready to leave chatting away you didn't see my frustration None of your calls sounded like work to me chorus (M) You're given me excuses (F) You're given me lies (M) I always give in (F) You never compromise (Both) We drove under the high road (Both) the ditch was therapy (M) take back your ring (F) take back your key (Both) Can we please make a decision (Both) it's over, it's a given v2 the cap's off the toothpaste are you even trying my Patron bottle's empty, I'm blaming you do you have my charger my batteries dying my leftovers are gone it's time you are too repeat chorus bridge since you started working remotely We're not remotely working repeat chorus
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Moving America (Kayanek/Easterling/Ebrahimi) v Hello my friends, how are' you? If there's something that you need, Just place and order and soon you'll see My truck rolling down your street. Chorus We're moving America, From coast to coast, One lonely mile at a time. We're moving America, To keep this country going, Us truckers gotta stay between the lines, and drive. v From Baltimore to Fresno, And Galveston to Buffalo, Twelve hours driving, 10 hours rest, And then right back n the road. repeat chorus bridge You can't keep a good trucker down. I'll do what it takes, to make it to your town. Not rain no wind no snow can ever slow me down, Nothing will ever stop me repeat chorus (Copyright 2024. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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Between the Lines (Kayanek) v My favorite way to spend the day Is to curl up with a book I go to places far away. Take chances I never took. Chorus It hasn't got a battery that needs to be charged. Even if the WIFI doesn't have any bars. It's the perfect fit when I hold it in my hand. If you read, you understand. When you get lost in a story soon you will find You can always feel the love If you read between the lines. v I've got a whole room full of books. And i dig the way it looks. Shelves so full of memories, Each one means so much to me. repeat chorus bridge It's the kind of companion that won't leave you alone. So pick up a book and put down your phone. repeat chorus tag You can always feel the love, If you read between the lines You can always feel the love, If you read between the lines. Between the lines. If you read, between the lines (Copyright 2024. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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v Grandpa never broke a promise to this little boy once he went to seven stores to find my favorite toy every basketball game in that hot and humid gym five rows up behind the bench, you could count on him v I agreed to help him pull weeds from his garden but I went to play ball and forgot all about him he said when you make a deal and give someone your word our faith helps us know what a promise is worth chorus grandpa taught the ten commandments, lived the golden rule how to turn the other cheek when your neighbor's cruel John three sixteen and what it means, now I know for sure Grandpa helped me be, a man of his word v he taught me to apologize whenever I was wrong failing ain't failing if I get back up strong always tell the truth cause when you tell someone a lie it's never quite the same when you look them in the eye chorus grandpa taught the ten commandments, lived the golden rule how to turn the other cheek when your neighbor's cruel John three sixteen and what it means, now I know for sure Grandpa helped me be, a man of his word bridge when heaven called him home the funeral home overflowed they lined up to talk about the friend they'd all known when I hold Grandpa's Bible I know he's there with me Lord, thank you for the man who helped me see chorus grandpa taught the ten commandments, lived the golden rule how to turn the other cheek when your neighbor's cruel John three sixteen and what it means, now I know for sure Grandpa helped me be, a man of his word
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Dumping You (Kayanek/Corrigan) v Thought I had found true love, but it was false hope My friends they tried to tell me what I didn't wanna know How you had been unfaithful, behind my back None of your excuses are ever gonna change that fact Chorus Oh You turned something so beautiful to dust Got caught up in the lacy dreams and lust Yeah, I know all too well breaking up is hard to do But it was so damn easy when it came to dumping you v I made my status single, single, in case you haven't heard Deleted all your pictures because I felt the urge Left a single image, the three of us that day Thought I was in the middle but I was standing in the way Repeat Chorus bridge No discussion needed, no amends to make I am not defeated, I'm just finally wide awake Repeat Chorus (Copyright 2023. Ray Allen Kayanek, Kayaneksongs. .ASCAP)
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verse Night out, without, girls just the boys Making memories of the work week disappear Soon we, wish we’d, made a better choice Don’t take a genius to know what’s missing here Chorus It ain’t a beach without the sand And every dance floor needs a band It’s not a ladder without the rungs What goods Cancun without the sun? One thing I'm sure of in this world it damn sure ain’t a, party without girls Verse We talk, football, all about our trucks all those crazy high school memories But in, the end, this idea sucks It ain’t the same without female company Repeat Chorus It ain’t Nashville without country music Or buffalo without the wings Someone Call the girls it’s time to start this thing Repeat Chorus No it damn sure ain’t a, party Without girls (Copyright 2025. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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verse 1 My son's at the age, he likes to copy me whenever I had my tools out, that's where he wanted to be So, I got him a play set so he could work by my side When he taps his little hammer, he swings it with pride pre chorus But now our times come to an end His mom and I couldn't work it out she's taken him back to South Bend and I'm alone in this empty house chorus Mornings in his high chair Pancakes shaped like Mickey As I'd sip my coffee He'd reach for his sippy We'd play a game to get him to eat his meal it might not sound like much but to me it was a big deal As i sit here drinking coffee still feeling messed up didn't know how much i could miss a sippy cup verse 2 now I only get to see him, on a video call he likes to show how fast, he can run down the hall he wants all my attention, so I give him my smile man , I sure do miss, my precious little child Repeat pre chorus Repeat chorus bridge It's six hours on the road but the time flies by cause when he sees me he'll know how his daddy really tries Repeat chorus outro wish I didn't know how much I can miss a sippy cup (Copyright 2025. Ray Allen Kayanek/Mark Lambert ASCAP #930743376)
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verse I learned how to sail on a barstool From a windburned old man of the sea Conk fritters and a six pack of red stripe Was the only thing it cost me verse From a napkin he hoisted a mainsail a straw mast perched on a paper tray With it he slowly explained How to navigate a relationship that day chorus So let the past be your lighthouse not your harbor Spend more time on the bow than the stern Before you drop anchor sail farther In case the wind decides to turn For she’ll go where she goes and all you can know Is her respect’s something you have to earn So stick to the things within your control These are lessons every sailor must learn verse Mother ocean appreciates romance And to be Shown the proper respect Remember in one angry moment She could Sweep you right off of the deck repeat chorus bridge Never made it to the water But I understand How those sailing lessons Work just as well on land repeat chorus these are lessons every good man must learn (Copyright 2025. Ray Allen Kayanek. KAYANEKSONGS. ASCAP #930743392)
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(verse) It's mama's favorite season 'cause she loves to bake Christmas gives her a reason for all the goodies she'll make pumpkin, peach and apple pie A happy Birthday Jesus cake Santa cookies all put a smile on every grandchild's face (chorus) There's nothing like, Christmas time to bring the whole family together When those you love, are by your side Christmas couldn't be any better (verse) we gather around the table bow our heads and say grace we thank God we're all able to be together on this day (repeat chorus) (bridge) It's a season of unselfish love as we embrace the joy of giving our heartstrings feel a little tug watching what Santa brings (repeat chorus) (outro) When those you love, are by your side Christmas couldn't be any better (Copyright 2025. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP)
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[Verse 1] Must be Monday, picking up another load Wet through Wednesday, made it as far as Winslow Catchup Thursday hit the Cali line Golden Gate on Friday in the nick of time Sometimes life wears you out, but ain't that what it's all about? [chorus] Cause when Sunday ends, Monday starts all over again Some weeks you got it, sometimes you gotta pretend Work, sleep, wake, repeat, knock me down Back up in the truck, let's go another round What do you say? I gotta know it's gonna be okay Monday [verse 2] Tests coming next week, another damned M.R.I. She's been fighting a good fight since it told us last July Kids' summer starts next week, but I'll be away Hope she's got the strength to make Friday Sometimes life will make you doubt, no time to be burned out [repeat chorus] [bridge] Life's coming at you, you got no cards to play You gotta find the courage to make it another day Love the people you love, do what you gotta do, it's gonna be okay Monday [repeat chorus] [Outro] What do you say? I know it's gonna be okay Mondsy
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