Robert Patton

Back To Life
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
I had lost all hope
Couldn’t see my worth
Then Your mercy found me
And You healed what hurt
I can’t keep it in me
It’s burning in my chest
You turned my life around
Now I’ve gotta confess

[Pre-Chorus]
When You pulled me out
I knew what to do
If love did this for me
It can reach you too

[Chorus]
Gotta tell somebody
Jesus changed my life
Gotta tell somebody
He brought me back to life
Gotta tell somebody
I can’t keep it inside
Gotta tell somebody
Jesus changed my life (changed my life)

[Verse 2]
I saw fear lose power
At the mention of Your name
Love erased my past
And hope replaced my shame
Every road I wandered
Every tear I cried
I’m a living testimony
Grace has changed my life

[Pre-Chorus]
When You pulled me out
I knew what to do
If love did this for me
It can reach you too

[Chorus]
Gotta tell somebody
Jesus changed my life
Gotta tell somebody
He brought me back to life
Gotta tell somebody
I can’t keep it inside
Gotta tell somebody
Jesus changed my life (changed my life)

[Bridge]
Let the healed say amen
Let the broken come near
There’s room at the table
And His love is here
I can’t sit still now
No, I can’t stay quiet
This joy in my bones
Gonna start a fire

[Chorus]
Gotta tell somebody
Jesus changed my life
Gotta tell somebody
He brought me back to life
Gotta tell somebody
I can’t keep it inside
Gotta tell somebody
Jesus changed my life (changed my life)

A Little More Home
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

Verse 1
There's a crack in the windshield, dust on the dash,
An old ball cap faded from summers gone past.
A two-lane sunset is calling out my name
Pulling me home like an old freight train.
Granddaddy's Bible on the front seat rides,
Mama's prayers still echo every mile I drive.
I've chased a few dreams, I've watched them burn,
Funny how the back roads always know where to turn.

Chorus
Every mile takes me a little more home,
Back to the place where the porch lights on.
Where the sweet tea's cold and the stories run long,
Every mile takes me a little more home.

Verse 2
These hands wear the proof of the life I've lived,
A little scar here from learning to forgive.
I've buried some dreams, raised a few new ones,
Watched little feet grow too big to run.
I've learned that forever ain't measured in years.

Chorus
Every mile takes me a little more home,
Back to the place where the porch lights on.
Where the sweet tea's cold and the stories run long,
Every mile takes me a little more home.

Bridge
One day they'll remember these ordinary days,
The fishing lines, the fireflies, the simple little ways.
If all I leave behind is love they can hold,
Then I've left them something worth more than gold.

Final Chorus
Every mile takes me a little more home,
Back to the place where the porch lights on.
Where the sweet tea's cold and the stories run long,
And the whole front porch still sings along.
You can keep your skyline, your neon glow,
Give me gravel roads where the wildflowers grow.
'Cause the best things in life ain't the things we own—
Every mile takes me...
A little more home.

GOD SAVED ME WHEN I COULDN’T SAVE MYSELF
Words & Music by: Robert Patton (BMI)
Copyright 2026

[Verse 1]
I was sinking in a story, I never meant to write
Calling every shadow, My whole life
Every quiet failure, Branded on my chest
Thought the broken pieces, were all I had left

[Chorus]
God saw me when I couldn't see myself
God saved me at the altar where I knelt
God showed me I'm not what I have felt
God saved me
When I couldn't save myself

[Verse 2]
Tears on worn-out carpet, Hands that wouldn't rise
Heartbeat like a hammer, In my pride
Then a still soft answer, Cut through all my doubt
Love I couldn't bargain, Called my name out loud

[Bridge]
Every label, Every weight
Laid it down, At Your name
I'm not my shame, I'm not my past
You spoke freedom, first to last

[Chorus]
God saw me when I couldn't see myself
God saved me at the altar where I knelt
God showed me I'm not what I have felt
God saved me
When I couldn't save myself
God saved me
When I couldn't save myself

Change Was in The Air – Words & Music Robert Patton (BMI) (Copyright 2026)

Verse 1:
By the road in Jericho town
Blind Bartimaeus, begging, sittin’ on the ground
Callin’ for mercy, day after day
Hoping for a miracle to come his way
Then he heard Jesus was passin’ by
He lifted his voice and began to cry
“Son of David, don’t pass me there!”
Something was movin’… change was in the air

Chorus:
He wore a garment that said he was blind
he took it off and left it behind
All the coins went flyin’ everywhere
You could see it, plain as day… change was in the air

Verse 2:
They said, “Be quiet,” but he cried out more
Faith kept knockin’ on mercy’s door
Then they said, “Get up, He’s callin’ you”
Everything changed in just a moment or two
He threw off the garment he used to wear
Coins hit the ground, scattered everywhere
Left his old life layin’ right there
He could feel it comin’… change was in the air

Chorus:
He wore a garment that said he was blind
he took it off and left it behind
All the coins went flyin’ everywhere
You could see it, plain as day… change was in the air

Bridge:
“What do you want?” Jesus said
“I want to see,” Bartamaeus said
One touch, and the darkness was gone
Light came breakin’ like the dawn
He didn’t look back, didn’t stay there
He followed Jesus everywhere
New life started right then, right there
All because… change was in the air

Chorus:
He wore a garment that said he was blind
he took it off and left it behind
All the coins went flyin’ everywhere
You could see it, plain as day… change was in the air

Mercy Always Gets the Final Word
Written by Robert Patton © 2026 (BMI)


[Verse 1
I carried yesterday like a stone in my hands,
Built my own prison out of broken plans.
Every accusation echoed through the night,
Till Your love came calling with the morning light.
Where I saw an ending, You were drawing grace,
Writing new beginnings where tears had left their trace.
You took the pages I was ready to burn,
And proved that heaven always knows my worth.

[Chorus]
Mercy always gets the final word,
Louder than the lies those words inferred.
Grace keeps singing when my strength is gone,
Love keeps holding when I can't hold on.
The cross has spoken—now my faith is stirred,
Chains fall silent when Your voice is heard.
Every doubt gets overturned...
Mercy always gets the final word.

[Verse 2]
I've seen dry bones dancing in the rain,
Beauty rising from the deepest pain.
What the enemy painted in shades of defeat,
You turned into a testimony I can sing.
Now every scar becomes a melody,
My rescued soul declares You're victory
I'm not standing here because I never fell;
I'm standing here because You loved me well.

[Chorus]
Mercy always gets the final word,
Louder than the lies those words inferred.
Grace keeps singing when my strength is gone,
Love keeps holding when I can't hold on.
The cross has spoken—now my faith is stirred,
Chains fall silent when Your voice is heard.
Every doubt gets overturned...
Mercy always gets the final word.

[Bridge]
Your verdict is freedom.
Your promise still stands.
No guilt can outrun
The scars in Your hands.
When darkness is shouting,
Your truth is my song.
The Judge called me forgiven—
That's where I belong.

[Final Chorus]
Mercy always gets the final word,
Louder than the lies those words inferred.
Grace keeps singing when my strength is gone,
Love keeps holding when I can't hold on.
The cross has spoken—now my faith is stirred,
Chains fall silent when Your voice is heard.
Every doubt gets overturned...
Mercy always gets the final word.

THE CROSS WAS HEAVEN’S DECLARATION
Words & Music by: Robert Patton (BMI)
© 2026

[Verse 1]
I was counting all my failures
Like a ledger in my mind
Every secret, Every shadow
Saying “You’re not worth a dime”
Then I saw a hill at sunrise
Empty hands and open scars
All my shame covered by mercy
All my value in Your arms

[Chorus]
The cross was Heaven’s declaration
“This is how much I love you”
Written by Your righteous blood
Spoken through Your open wounds
Your love went the distance
Followed me right through
The cross was Heaven’s declaration
“This is how much I love you”

[Verse 2]
I had questions I could not answer
Why You’d chase a heart like mine
But Your mercy didn’t argue
It just stretched its arms out wide
Now, Your name is on my forehead
Not in ink but in Your blood
Every breath becomes an echo
Of that once-for-all “enough”

[Bridge]
Not a whisper, It was thunder
Over sin and over hell
Every nail a holy verdict
Every blood drop mercy tells
When I wonder if You’re for me
I remember where You stood
On that hill spoke crimson language
With Your body, With Your blood

Which Side of the Cross
Written by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

Verse 1
One man saw love in His eyes
Saw a hope in a dying King
One man cursed, hardened and blind
Tied to anger, clinging to his sin
One reached out, broke through the shame
One turned away, choking on pride
Two hearts hanging next to hope
Only one let mercy inside

Chorus
Which side of the cross are you on
The one that saw love in His eyes
Or the one who despised
The one who reached out for grace
Or the one who died in disgrace
The question is…
Which side of the cross are you on?

Verse 2
It’s time now, your turn to choose
His blood was poured out for you
Will you receive His mercy and grace
Or deny Him straight to His face
The nails in His hands were meant for you
Thorns on His brow, tell the painful truth
He hung between death and life
Still He’s reaching out to you

Chorus
Which side of the cross are you on
The one that saw love in His eyes
Or the one who despised
The one who reached out for grace
Or the one who died in disgrace
The question is…
Which side of the cross are you on?

Bridge
Will you believe Him
Will you receive Him
He opened His arms, took all your blame
He chose to suffer in disgrace
He chose to take your place

Chorus
Which side of the cross are you on
The one that saw love in His eyes
Or the one who despised
The one who reached out for grace
Or the one who died in disgrace
Jesus chose to take your place
The choice is yours to make
The question is…
Which side of the cross are you on?

When Mercy Meets My Mourning
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]

There's a weathered porch on an old dirt road,
A rocking chair where grandpa used to pray.
Said, "Life will bend you like these old pines,
But don't let it steal your faith."
We've all got scars from miles we've traveled,
Dreams that didn't work out right.
But the darkest road can lead you home
When Jesus is your light.

[Chorus]

When mercy meets my mourning,
Every tear becomes a song.
Grace is waiting by the river,
Calling every heart back home.
When the night says, "You won't make it,"
Faith says, "Child, just hold on."
There's a brand-new day in the Father's arms,
There’s no need to mourn

[Verse 2]

I've seen broken lives restored by grace
Hearts once lost find peace again.
Watched the hopeless start believing,
Where they thought the road would end.
The cross was never just a story,
It still speaks to hearts today.
Every soul that calls upon His name
Will Find love that makes a way.

[Chorus]

When mercy meets my mourning,
Every tear becomes a song.
Grace is waiting by the river,
Calling every heart back home.
When the night says, "You won't make it,"
Faith says, "Child, just hold on."
There's a brand-new day in the Father's arms,
There’s no need to mourn.

[Bridge]

Ain't no valley deep enough,
No mountain that's too tall.
God's love can reach the wounded heart,
He still hears the faintest call.
Take His hand, don't be afraid,
He'll lift your heavy load.
One step of faith can change a life,
And make a hurting heart whole.

[Final Chorus]

When mercy meets my mourning,
Every tear becomes a song.
Grace is waiting by the river,
Calling every heart back home.
When the night says, "You won't make it,"
Faith says, "Child, just hold on."
There's a brand-new day in the Father's arms,
There’s no need to mourn...
There’s no need to mourn

Faith Moved Heaven Down
Words & Music by Robert Patton (BMI) ©2026

Verse 1:
Twelve years of hiding in the shadows
Years of seeing nothing change
Every step a reminder of her sorrow
Every glance just deepened the shame
Spent every dollar on a promise
Of a cure that never came
Empty hands and broken dreams
Still the sickness stayed the same
They told her, “Don’t come any closer”
“Unclean,” was all they’d say
But desperation has a voice
That shame can’t keep away

Chorus:
Everybody was touching Him
But she pulled power out
Everybody was close to Him
But faith moved heaven down
Power flowed when faith reached in
What others felt, she knew within
Everybody was touching Him…
But she pulled power out

Verse 2:
She heard He was passing through the city
Healing hearts, opening blind eyes
Something stirred inside her spirit
And faith began to rise
“If I get close enough to touch Him
If I could reach the hem of grace
I don’t need His full attention
Just one moment in His wake”
So, she pressed through all the doubters
Through the crowd, and through her pain
One touch was all she needed
And she’d never be the same

Chorus:
Everybody was touching Him
But she pulled power out
Everybody was close to Him
But faith moved heaven down
Power flowed when faith reached in
What others felt, she knew within
Everybody was touching Him…
But she pulled power out

Bridge:
It wasn’t just a moment
It was faith on demand
She reached through the pressing crowd
And touched healing with her hand
Virtue moved without permission
Heaven answered her cry
What she pulled out in a second
Changed her whole life

Chorus:
Everybody was touching Him
But she pulled power out
Everybody was close to Him
But faith moved heaven down
Power flowed when faith reached in
What others felt, she knew within
Everybody was touching Him…
But she pulled power out

You’re Gonna Get Wet
Written by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

[Verse 1]
Jordan was flooded, a rising tide
Hope was in plain sight, but it looked miles wide
Priests carried the promise, stepped to the edge
Didn’t see a way, just trusted what God said
Water kept rising till their feet came down
The moment they touched it, it turned around
Right in the middle where fear once stood
God made a way like He said He would

[Chorus]
When you stand in faith, you’re gonna get wet
You can’t stay dry and walk where God’s led
Miracles flow where your trust is set
when you stand in faith… you’re gonna get wet

[Verse 2:]
I’ve been standing at my own river line
Carrying a promise, but waiting on a sign
But faith don’t wait till the water runs dry
You gotta step out while it’s running high
Every miracle starts with a step you take
Even when your hands and your heart might shake
He’s not asking for proof, just trust His hand
Stand in faith and believe what he said

[Chorus]
When you stand in faith, you’re gonna get wet
You can’t stay dry and walk where God’s led
Miracles flow where your trust is set
when you stand in faith… you’re gonna get wet

[Bridge]
Right in the river, that’s where it breaks
That’s where the promise begins to take shape
Don’t wait for it to part before you believe
Step in the water, and then you’ll see

[Chorus:]
When you stand in faith, you’re gonna get wet
You can’t stay dry and walk where God’s led
Miracles flow where your trust is set
when you stand in faith… you’re gonna get wet

[Final Chorus]
When you stand in faith, you’re gonna get wet
You can’t stay dry and walk where God’s led
Miracles flow where your trust is set
when you stand in faith… you’re gonna get wet

If My Tears Could Talk
Words & Music by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

(Verse 1)
If my tears could talk, they’d talk about the valleys
The lonely nights I thought would never end
They would speak of broken pieces
And the times I barely made it
But they’d tell you of a love I can’t comprehend

(Chorus)
If my tears could talk
They’d speak of God’s goodness
Every scar, every trial, He brought me through
They would testify
In the fire God was able
Words cannot express the tears I've shed.
Oh, what a story they would tell...
If my tears could talk

(Verse 2)
If my tears could talk, they’d tell of God's mercy
grace reached down and rescued my soul
They would show the stains of failure
The darkest moments of my life
But the Savior of my soul never let me go

(Chorus)
If my tears could talk
They’d speak of God’s goodness
Every scar, every trial, He brought me through
They would testify
In the fire God was able
Words cannot express the tears I've shed.
Oh, what a story they would tell...
If my tears could talk

(Bridge)
So let the tears fall down like rain
Cause every drop’s not shed in vain
He bottles every sorrow, every pain
And someday when I stand in glory
Looking back on my life's story
I’ll thank Him for the tears that brought me faith

(Final Chorus)
If my tears could talk
They’d speak of God’s goodness
Every scar, every trial, He brought me through
They would testify
In the fire God was able
Words cannot express the tears I've shed.
Oh, what a story they would tell...
If my tears could talk

If I Can Get It in My Spirit
Written by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

Verse 1
I’ve been walking through the valley, shadows all around
Dreams felt distant, hope was nowhere to be found
But I heard a whisper rising deep inside my soul
Saying, “What you see is not the end, just let Me take control”

Chorus
If I can get it in my spirit, I can hold it in my hands
What I see by faith right now is already in His plans
I’m not waiting on a feeling, my faith is on demand
if I can get it in my spirit, I can hold it in my hands

Verse 2
Now I’m speaking to the mountains standing in my way
Calling things that are not as though they are today
Every promise that He gave me, I will not let go
‘Cause I’ve seen Him move before, and I already know

Chorus
If I can get it in my spirit, I can hold it in my hands
What I see by faith right now is already in His plans
I’m not waiting on a feeling, my faith is on demand
if I can get it in my spirit, I can hold it in my hands

Bridge
I believe it, I receive it, it’s already done
Every battle’s been decided, victory is won
I won’t doubt it, I will shout it, let my faith arise
What I carry in my spirit will be seen with my eyes

(Final Chorus)
If I can get it in my spirit, I can hold it in my hands
What I see by faith right now is already in His plans
I’m not waiting on a feeling, my faith is on demand
if I can get it in my spirit, I can hold it in my hands

THE BIGGER THEY STAND, THE HARDER THEY FALL
Words & Music by Robert Patton (BMI) ©2026

Verse 1
I’ve been staring at a mountain, looks too big to move
Every voice around me saying, “What you gonna do?”
But I remember all the battles that the Lord brought me through
If He did it back then, He will do it again too

Pre-Chorus
I may look small, with only five smooth stones
But I’m not fighting this fight alone

Chorus
The bigger they stand, the harder they fall!
When I come in the name of the Lord, I’m not afraid at all
I’ve seen giants crumble, when my faith stands tall
The bigger they stand, the harder they fall!

Verse 2
He was just a shepherd boy with just a sling in his hand
But he walked in the power of the great I AM
That giant fell down to the ground with a single swing
And it’s the same God fighting every battle for me

Pre-Chorus
So, I’ll take my stand, I won’t back down
This is the moment my breakthrough is found

Chorus
The bigger they stand, the harder they fall!
When I come in the name of the Lord, I’m not afraid at all
I’ve seen giants crumble, when my faith stands tall
The bigger they stand, the harder they fall!

Bridge
Say it loud—every doubt’s coming down!
Every chain’s gonna break right now!
No weapon formed is gonna stand
God put victory in my hand!

The Ultimate Reunion
Written by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

Verse 1
I’ve read about a city where the streets are purest gold
Where there is no more crying, no more growing old
And every promise written is coming true someday
When Jesus calls His children home

Chorus
It’s the ultimate reunion, around the throne we’ll stand
No more tears and no more sorrow, held by nail-scarred hands
No more goodbyes forever, no more death or pain again
Death has lost its victory,...life will never end

Verse 2
I still feel the empty places of the ones I loved so dear
But I know they’re safe in glory, and I know the day is near
When we’ll stand there all together, every tear will be erased
In the presence of our Savior’s face

Chorus
It’s the ultimate reunion, around the throne we’ll stand
No more tears and no more sorrow, held by nail-scarred hands
No more goodbyes forever, no more death or pain again
Death has lost its victory... life will never end

Bridge
What a day that will be
When we see Him face to face
Every heart made whole again
By amazing grace

Final Chorus
It’s the ultimate reunion, around the throne we’ll stand
No more tears and no more sorrow, held by nail-scarred hands
No more goodbyes forever, no more death or pain again
Death has lost its victory,.....life will never end

SO GOOD TO ME
Words & Music by Robert Patton (BMI) ©2026

[Verse 1]
Woke up breathing
Sunlight on my face
thankful for your word
And for Your grace
challenges every day
But I’m still standing here
Somehow in the struggle
You keep me year after year

[Chorus]
Lord, You’ve been so good to me
Better than my words can speak
From the valley to the victory
You never let go, never leave
Lord, You’ve been so good to me
Even when I could not see
Every breath, every heartbeat
Says You’ve been so, so good to me (oh yes)

[Verse 2]
I remember nights
My tears hit the floor
Thought it was the ending
You opened one more door
You turned my failure
Into a place to grow
You turned my “I can’t take it”
To “Lord, I’ll never let You go”

[Chorus]
Lord, You’ve been so good to me
Better than my words can speak
From the valley to the victory
You never let go, never leave
Lord, You’ve been so good to me
Even when I could not see
Every breath, every heartbeat
Says You’ve been so, so good to me

[Bridge]
When I look back over everything
I see Your mercy in the in-between
Every “why” and every “help me please”
You were holding, You were holding me (yeah)

[Chorus]
Lord, You’ve been so good to me
Better than my words can speak
From the valley to the victory
You never let go, never leave
Lord, You’ve been so good to me
Even when I could not see
Every breath, every heartbeat
Says You’ve been so, so good to me
(You’ve been so, so good to me)

It’s Under the Blood
Written by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026


Verse 1
I brought my scars to You
You saw the shame I hid
Every broken piece
Every sin I did
You met me in my shame
You washed me white as snow
Now I stand here free
I want the world to know

Pre-Chorus
What was mine is gone
What was dead lives on
Mercy changed my story
And now my past is gone

Chorus
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
My past can’t hold me now
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
Grace washed it all away
It’s under the blood

Verse 2
No more chains on me
No more debt to pay
I was bought with love
A new man lives today
When the Accuser comes
I just point to the Cross
He can’t prosecute
What the blood washed off

Pre-Chorus
What was mine is gone
What was dead lives on
Mercy changed my story
And now my past is gone

Chorus
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
My past can’t hold me now
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
Grace washed it all away
It’s under the blood

Bridge
So, I sing with joy
I lift my hands high
Every stain is covered
Every tear has dried
No fear in my future
No weight on my soul
What You touched is finished
What You saved is whole

Chorus
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
My past can’t hold me now
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
It’s under the blood
Grace washed it all away
It’s under the blood

There’s An Emptiness
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
Friday looked like failure
Dark skies all around
Hope died on a hillside
It silenced the crowd
They walked away in sadness
Hearts filled with hopeless gloom
They thought the story ended
At that borrowed tomb

[Chorus]
There’s an emptiness to Easter
The empty cross, The empty tomb
Jesus finished what He started
He’s calling out to you
Restoring broken people
Pouring out amazing grace
I’m so thankful for his mercy…
And that heaven still has room

[Verse 2]
But joy came Sunday morning
Grave clothes left behind
Stone rolled back forever
His resurrection, assured mine
If He can change my story
He can rewrite yours too
Love that left the graveyard
Is running after you

[Chorus]
There’s an emptiness to Easter
The empty cross, The empty tomb
Jesus finished what He started
He’s calling out to you
Restoring broken people
Pouring out amazing grace
I’m so thankful for his mercy…
And that heaven still has room

[Bridge]
For the lost, For the doubter
For the tired, For the bruised
Every sinner, Every loser
There’s a place for you
For the shamed and the searching
For the heart that thinks it’s through
He is still calling and declaring
that heaven still has room

[Chorus]
There’s an emptiness to Easter
The empty cross, The empty tomb
Jesus finished what He started
He’s calling out to you
Restoring broken people
Pouring out amazing grace
I’m so thankful for his mercy…
And that heaven still has room

I FEEL MY BREAKTHROUGH, BREAKING OUT
Written by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

[Verse 1]
I came in weary and worn
With a load of guilt and shame
But Jesus met me at the door
And called me out by name
Now the chains on my heart
Are breaking loose tonight
And the thoughts that held me back
Are running out of sight

[Chorus]
I feel my breakthrough breaking out
I hear my faith produce a victory shout
I have no time for fear and doubt
I feel my breakthrough breaking out


[Verse 2]
I made a promise through my tears
I'm letting go of pain
What the enemy meant for loss
God is turning into gain
Now the walls I used to face
Are falling at His word
And the song inside my heart
Has me singing like a bird

[Chorus]
I feel my breakthrough breaking out
I hear my faith produce a victory shout
I have no time for fear and doubt
I feel my breakthrough breaking out

[Bridge]
No grave can keep me down
No fear can hold me still
The same God who brought me here
Will finish out His will

[Chorus]
I feel my breakthrough breaking out
I hear my faith produce a victory shout
I have no time for fear and doubt
I feel my breakthrough breaking out

[Final Chorus]
I feel my breakthrough breaking out
I hear my faith produce a victory shout
I have no time for fear and doubt
I feel my breakthrough breaking out
(breaking out)
(breaking out)

This Heart Still Runs
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
I was eighteen on a Friday night
Windows down under neon lights
Thought forever fit in a Chevrolet
With your hand in mine and a radio playin'
We were fireflies and county roads
Dreamin' big where the river flows
Never thought the world could change so fast
Back when we believed good things would last

[Pre-Chorus]
But life don't ask what you've got planned
It deals its cards and changes hands

[Chorus]
This heart still runs through the highs and lows
Through the open doors and the ones slammed closed
Through the love that stayed and the love that left
Through every goodbye I’m not over yet
I've danced in the sunshine, cried in the rain
Lost time I won't get back again
But I'm still standin' when the dust cloud comes
Yeah, I've been broken, but this heart still runs

[Verse 2]
Daddy worked hard with calloused hands
Mama prayed over all our plans
Some dreams grew wings and learned to fly
Some fell apart right before my eyes
I've buried friends before their time
Watched strong men break and never cry
Learned every mountain has a price
And every blessing comes with sacrifice

[Pre-Chorus]
The road gets rough, the nights get long
But somehow the soul keeps carryin' on

[Chorus]
This heart still runs through the highs and lows
Through the open doors and the ones slammed closed
Through the love that stayed and the love that left
Through every goodbye I’m not over yet
I've danced in the sunshine, cried in the rain
Lost time I won't get back again
But I'm still standin' when the dust cloud comes
Yeah, I've been broken, but this heart still runs

[Bridge]
There was a girl who almost wore my ring
Now she's just a memory and my heart still stings
And every scar's got a story to tell
About heaven's mercy and life's farewell
Sometimes you're the windshield
Sometimes you're the bug
Sometimes all you've got left
Is faith and enough

[Final Chorus]
This heart still runs through the highs and lows
Through the winding turns that nobody knows
Through the tears, the fears, and the battles won
Through every setting and risin' sun

I've loved and I've lost, I've fallen apart
Every chapter left a mark on my heart
And if tomorrow comes, I'll face what comes
With these worn-out boots and this heart that runs

[Outro]
Yeah, life ain't easy, but it sure is worth it
Every bruise and blessing beneath the surface
The road goes on, and so does the song
And this heart...
Yeah, this heart still runs.

Living The Life
Words & Music by Robert Patton (BMI) © 2026

[Verse 1]
The smell of homemade coffee brewing
Little feet running down the hall
One needs breakfast, one needs answers
A full calendar is hanging on the wall
Bible open, cellphone ringing
Trying to find a moment alone
But the laughter from the living room
Reminds me that my heart is right at home

[Pre-Chorus]
Some days I feel stretched so thin
Wondering if I'm enough again
Then God reminds me gently
"Look how far you've been"

[Chorus]
I'm living the life I prayed for
The one I dreamed about before
A loving man beside me
two miracles playing on the floor
And every stage light shining
can't outshine what waits at home
I'm singing songs to thousands
But my greatest crowd calls me Mom

[Verse 2]
Friday night beneath the spotlight
Saturday at the baseball field
A microphone in one hand
the other helping scrapes to heal
I've learned perfection's just a burden
Nobody wins that race
I trade my plans for God's direction
And lean on God's abundant grace

[Pre-Chorus]
Every mountain that I've climbed
Every season taught me why
Strength ain't doing it all alone
It's trusting God to guide



[Chorus]
I'm living the life I prayed for
The one I dreamed about before
A loving man beside me
two miracles playing on the floor
And every stage light shining
can't outshine what waits at home
I'm singing songs to thousands
But my greatest crowd calls me Mom

[Bridge]
I'm not the girl I used to be
The road of life has changed my heart
Every scar became a brushstroke
In this masterpiece of God
He showed me purpose isn't choosing
Between my dreams and family
It's finding out His blessings
Have made my life complete

[Final Chorus]
I'm living the life I prayed for
More than I ever dreamed before
A faithful God above me
A good man walking through the door
And every stage light shining
can't outshine what waits at home
I'm singing songs to thousands...
But my greatest crowd calls me Mom
I'm singing songs to thousands
But my greatest crowd…calls me Mom

Mercy Always Gets the Final Word
Written by Robert Patton © 2026 (BMI)


[Verse 1
I carried yesterday like a stone in my hands,
Built my own prison out of broken plans.
Every accusation echoed through the night,
Till Your love came calling with the morning light.
Where I saw an ending, You were drawing grace,
Writing new beginnings where tears had left their trace.
You took the pages I was ready to burn,
And proved that heaven always knows my worth.

[Chorus]
Mercy always gets the final word,
Louder than the lies I've ever heard.
Grace keeps singing when my strength is gone,
Love keeps holding when I can't hold on.
The cross has spoken—I know what I've heard,
Chains fall when Your voice is heard.
Every doubt gets overturned...
Mercy always gets the final word.

[Verse 2]
I've seen dry bones dancing in the rain,
Beauty rising from the deepest pain.
What the enemy painted in shades of defeat,
You turned into a testimony I can sing.
Now every scar becomes a melody,
My rescued soul declares You're victory
I'm not standing here because I never fell;
I'm standing here because You loved me well.

[Chorus]
Mercy always gets the final word,
Louder than the lies I've ever heard.
Grace keeps singing when my strength is gone,
Love keeps holding when I can't hold on.
The cross has spoken—I know what I've heard,
Chains fall when Your voice is heard.
Every doubt gets overturned...
Mercy always gets the final word.

[Bridge]
Your verdict is freedom.
Your promise still stands.
No guilt can outrun
The scars in Your hands.
When darkness is shouting,
Your truth is my song.
The Judge says I'm forgiven—
That's where I belong.

[Final Chorus]
Mercy always gets the final word,
Heaven's anthem every heart has heard.
Grace keeps winning, never running dry;
Hope keeps rising, reaching to the sky.
The empty grave is my forever proof,
Nothing is impossible with You.
Every promise, every prayer confirmed...
Mercy always gets the final word.
Oh, mercy always gets the final word.

SUNBURN AND SUNSHINE
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
Friday rolled around, kicked the clock aside,
Loaded up the cooler for a small-town ride.
Tank full of freedom, radio turned loud,
Dust flying high like a homemade cloud.
Barefoot dreams on an old dock rail,
Cold drink sweating while the boat set sail
Every little worry disappeared somehow,
Summer's calling us right now.

[Chorus]
Sunburn and sunshine, that's our state of mind,
No better feeling that you'll ever find.
Celebrating freedom, Let the good times roll,
Summer's in our blood and country's in our soul.
From the first splash to the morning light,
We're chasing every moment while the time is right.
Yeah, we're living on sunburn and sunshine...

[Verse 2]
Pontoon floating where the river bends,
Every stranger looking like a brand-new friend.
Bonfire sparks painting up the night,
Singing every word underneath moonlight.
Making memories nobody can buy,
Living every minute like the fourth of July.
If tomorrow comes, it'll have to wait,
Tonight, we're running on summer faith.

[Chorus]
Sunburn and sunshine, that's our state of mind,
No better feeling that you'll ever find.
Celebrating freedom, Let the good times roll,
Summer's in our blood and country's in our soul.
From the first splash to the morning light,
We're chasing every moment while the time is right.
Yeah, we're living on sunburn and sunshine...

[Bridge]
One more sunset, one more song,
These are the nights we'll carry on.
When winter comes, we'll still recall
The best season of all.

[Chorus]
Sunburn and sunshine, that's our state of mind,
No better feeling that you'll ever find.
Celebrating freedom, Let the good times roll,
Summer's in our blood and country's in our soul.
From the first splash to the morning light,
We're chasing every moment while the time is right.
Yeah, we're living on sunburn and sunshine...
sunburn and sunshine!
Sunburn... and sunshine!

I'll Be Seeing You Again
Written by Robert Patton © 1988

[Verse 1]
Went to see my old friend the other day
But he wasn't there anymore
I don't know what I went there for
You see three days ago he passed away
I did not want to let him go
But deep in my heart I know

[Chorus]
That I'll be seeing him again
I'll be seeing him again
On the other side of heaven, my friend
Oh, I'll be seeing him again
I'll be seeing him again
On the other side of heaven, my friend

[Verse 2]
Now Jesus will forgive you of all your sins
Ask Him in your heart today
Ask Him in your heart to stay
And if our paths don't cross this way again
I just want to let you know
That deep in my heart I know

[Chorus]
That I'll be seeing you again
I'll be seeing you again
On the other side of heaven, my friend
Oh, I'll be seeing you again
I'll be seeing you again
On the other side of heaven, my friend

[Last Chorus]
Oh, I'll be seeing you again
I'll be seeing you again
On the other side of heaven, my friend
Oh, I'll be seeing you again
I'll be seeing you again
On the other side of heaven, my friend
On the other side of heaven, my friend
Oh, on the other side of heaven, my friend

Anchor in the Midst of The Storm
Written by Robert Patton ©1982

[Verse 1]
When my vessel is tossed and turning
And the wind is blowing me around
I'm looking for some shelter
And some higher ground
I look and I see my Savior's face
So precious and so warm
He's my anchor
In the midst of the storm

[Chorus]
Oh, He's my anchor
When I'm on life's troubled sea
And when my boat won't float
I know that He'll rescue me
And when darkness comes all around
I'll hear His voice so warm
He's my anchor
In the midst of the storm

[Verse 2]
When the waves of fear surround me
And my future seems in doubt
I feel His hand still leading
I know He'll lead me out
Now my faith is growing stronger
Even though my sails are torn
He's my anchor
In the midst of the storm

[Chorus]
Oh, He's my anchor
When I'm on life's troubled sea
And when my boat won't float
I know that He'll rescue me
And when darkness comes all around
I'll hear His voice so warm
He's my anchor
In the midst of the storm