Robert Patton

Meet Me Right Here
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
I’ve been wearing out disguises
Every crack concealed so well
Saying, “I’m okay,” so often
I almost believed it myself
But You know the words I swallow
And the tears I rearrange
You don’t wait for me to get better
Your love brings hope I can’t explain

[Chorus]
You meet me right here
In the middle of my mess
When my faith is barely breathing
And my heart can’t find its rest
You still love me on a mountain
You still love me past my fear
You don’t need me to pretend
You meet me right here

[Verse 2]
I used to think that healing
Meant I’d never hurt again
That I’d wake up one bright morning
And never question where You’ve been
But You’re teaching me that mercy
Can look like getting through today
And sometimes faith is just a whisper
That still calls out Your name

[Chorus]
You meet me right here
In the middle of my mess
When my faith is barely breathing
And my heart can’t find its rest
You still love me on a mountain
You still love me past my fear
You don’t need me to pretend
You meet me right here

[Bridge]
Not when I’m stronger
Not when I’m whole
Not when I’ve finally
Got control
Here in the questions
Here in the tears
You’ve never once
Been hard to find here
You meet me right here
You meet me right here

[Final Chorus]
You meet me right here
In the middle of my mess
When I’ve got no words to offer
You understand my emptiness
You still love me on a mountain
You still love me past my fear
Jesus, You have always loved me
You meet me right here

[Outro]
Not someday, not somewhere
Not after all my fears disappear
Jesus, You meet me right here

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)

Mamma's Porch Light
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]

Dad's old truck sat behind the shed
Two flat tires and the dent I left
The wind chimes sang outside the door
Played the same old tune as I've heard before
Left as a teen, I thought I was in love
With twenty dollars and a head full of dumb
Funny how the years can wear you down
Till home feels like this little town

[Chorus]

Mamma's porch light's still on
The screen door swings in the breeze
There's hot coffee on the stove
And home is where I need to be
I ain't got it all figured out
I've made more wrong turns than right
But there's room for me at the table
And her porch light's still on tonight

[Verse 2]

I pulled in late one Thursday evening
With a suitcase and a broken heart
A goodbye letter on the seat
And no idea where I should start
Mama hugged me without a word
Then poured the coffee like before
She never asked me what went wrong
Just said, "You don't have to run no more"

[Chorus]

Mamma's porch light's still on
The screen door swings in the breeze
There's hot coffee on the stove
And home is where I need to be
I ain't got it all figured out
I've made more wrong turns than right
But there's room for me at the table
And her porch light's still on tonight

[Bridge]

Maybe home is more than a place
Maybe love means leaving room
For the ones who've lost their way
And come back carrying the truth
I bowed my head before we ate
Just like I did when I was young
And thanked the Lord for one more chance
And for a place where I belong

[Final Chorus]

Mamma's porch light's still on
The screen door swings in the breeze
There's hot coffee on the stove
And home is where I need to be
I ain't got it all figured out
I've made more wrong turns than right
But there's room for me at the table
And her porch light's still on tonight

SONG TITLE: Dear John Letter on My Old John Deere

Writer: Robert Patton © 2026
PRO: BMI
Contact: robertpattonmusic@att.net
Genre: Country/Contemporary Country

[Verse 1]
I was up at sunrise, My truck in the drive
Chickens to feed and goats running wild
Coffee In my cup, radio hummin' low
Finished my breakfast, now I’m good to go
I saw a folded page flappin' in the breeze
Under the windshield wiper, all covered in leaves
I thought, "What's this?" the words hit with fear
She left a Dear John letter on my old John Deere

[Chorus]
She left a Dear John letter on my old John Deere
She misspelled goodbye, then she disappeared
Took her name off our future, she made it crystal clear
With that Dear John letter on my old John Deere

[Verse 2]
The neighbors keep askin' why she's never home
Is she coming back or living on her own?
I shrug and keep on workin', I smile and never frown
Let my tractor do the talking with that diesel sound
While the wheels were turning, I looked at her note
I’ll put it where it belongs, I’ll feed it to the goats
I see her handwriting every time I shift a gear
From that Dear John letter on my old John Deere

[Chorus]
She left a Dear John letter on my old John Deere
She misspelled goodbye, then she disappeared
Took her name off our future, she made it crystal clear
With that Dear John letter on my old John Deere

[Bridge]
I would've fought for us, met her halfway there
She chose a sheet of paper over one more prayer
On the note she left, grease has left a smear
I’ll keep my head held high,
At least my dog's still here!!

[Chorus]
She left a Dear John letter on my old John Deere
She misspelled goodbye, then she disappeared
Took her name off our future, she made it crystal clear
With that Dear John letter on my old John Deere

[Final Chorus]
She left a Dear John letter on my old John Deere
She misspelled goodbye, then she disappeared
Took her name off our future, she made it crystal clear
With that Dear John letter on my old John Deere
With that Dear John letter on my old John Deere
She left a Dear John letter on my old John Deere

Written completely by a human. A.I. was used in the production of the demo.

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

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

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!

You Need Four Crazy Friends
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1:]
He couldn't walk, they wouldn't quit,
Four friends said, "We'll carry you in."
The crowd at the door, no room to squeeze,
pushing past shoulders and pulling at sleeves
They didn't have money, they didn't have fame,
But they had faith that couldn’t be contained.
They tore back the roof and lowered him down,
Right in the middle of the crowd.

[Chorus:]
Four crazy friends—one crazy faith,
Tore off the roof just to make a way.
When the door was blocked, they went up instead,
Lowered the man through the roof and said,
"If You can touch him, He's gonna rise!"
He spoke to dead legs and they came to life.
When you find yourself at your wits end
That's when you need four crazy friends


[Verse 2:]
Jesus looked down and saw something more
than a man on a mat lying on the floor.
He saw four hearts that already believed
Before they ever saw what they came to receive.
"Son, your sins are forgiven," Jesus declared,
religious minds in the room all stared.
He said, "Rise, take your bed and go,"
He walked out carrying what carried him before.

[Chorus:]
Four crazy friends—one crazy faith,
Tore off the roof just to make a way.
When the door was blocked, they went up instead,
Lowered the man through the roof and said,
"If You can touch him, He's gonna rise!"
He spoke to dead legs and they came to life.
When you find yourself at your wits end
That's when you need four crazy friends

[Bridge:]
What if somebody's miracle is waiting on you?
What if your faith is the thing that breaks through?
Don't stop at the crowd, don't wait for proof
Don't quit and turn back—
tear through the roof!


[Final Chorus:]
Four crazy friends—one crazy faith,
Tore off the roof just to make a way.
When the door was blocked, they went up instead,
Lowered the man through the roof and said,
"If You can touch him, He's gonna rise!"
He spoke to dead legs and they came to life.
When you find yourself at your wits end
That's when you need four crazy friends

If My Tears Could Talk
Written by Robert Patton © 2026 (BMI)

[Verse 1]
If my tears could talk, they’d tell of the struggles
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
I cannot express the pain I’ve felt.
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
Love reached down and rescued my soul
When I felt the scars of failure
And I was fighting for my life
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
I cannot express the pain I’ve felt.
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
God captures every tear that touched my face
And someday when I stand before Him
Looking back on my life's story
I’ll thank Him for the tears that taught 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
I cannot express the pain I’ve felt.
Oh, what a story they would tell...
If my tears could talk

She Ain’t Leaving
Written by Robert Patton (9-7-2026)
© 2026

[Verse 1]
Band playin’ loud and the dance floor filled,
Neon buzzin' like an old sawmill,
I was sippin my drink, leanin' on the rail,
When she hit the room like a half-off sale.
Every cowboy straightened up his hat,
The crowd was two stepping, had the moves down pat
Every man in the place, sold a cheap disguise
But they were all in, for a big surprise.

[Chorus]
She ain't leavin', ain't goin’ nowhere,
Not with them, she sits in her chair,
Half the town keeps believin',
But she ain't leavin', no, no, no
They try their best lines, but it’s a waste of time
They promise the world, but she pays them no mind
They try all night, workin' and schemin',
Her mind's made up, she ain't leavin'

[Verse 2]
Joe bought a round and Tommy bought two,
Bobby’s hoping for a midnight rendezvous
Every man in the place had a master plan,
She laughed and gently touched my hand
Now they're starin' holes right through my shirt,
Their egos bruised, their feelings hurt
It kinda startled me when she took my arm,
Showing respect became my lucky charm

[Chorus]
She ain't leavin', ain't goin’ nowhere,
Not with them, she sits in her chair,
Half the town keeps believin',
But she ain't leavin', no, no, no
They try their best lines, but it’s a waste of time
They promise the world, but she pays them no mind
They try all night, workin' and schemin',
Her mind's made up, she ain't leavin'

[Bridge]
Last call came and the lights turned bright,
The band packed up and called it a night,
Boys were bettin' they could change her mind,
That's when she pulled me close and smiled.

[Last Chorus]
Now she's leavin', she's goin’ somewhere,
Without warning, she slides back her chair,
Half the town can't believe it
But she's leavin', ...oh no!
She made her decision, as she gets up to go
My hopes were so high, I had a lump in my throat
I had my suspicions, that’s just the way it goes,
She's made up her mind, she's leavin' with me!!

The music and lyrics were written entirely by a human. A.I. was used in the production of the demo.

SONG TITLE: Get Our Country On

Writer: Robert Patton © 2026
PRO: BMI
Contact: robertpattonmusic@att.net
Genre: Country/Contemporary Country

[Verse 1]
Truck pulled up with the windows down,
Two-steppin' when our feet hit the ground,
Granddad's boots and a brand-new song,
A rebellious streak, we’re coming in strong.
Got a whole lotta dust in our DNA,
And a backroad heart that won't behave,
This is the night for singing loud—
We're gonna shake this place with a country sound

[Chorus]
We came to get our country on,
Singing and dancing till the break of dawn
Kick up the gravel, rattle the roof,
If you’re country, you got nothin' to prove.
From the front porch swing to the neon glow,
You know where you're from, you know how it goes—
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!

[Verse 2]
Got a little dirt underneath our nails,
A little grease on the steering wheel.
Mama taught us manners, Daddy taught us grit,
But no one ever taught us how to quit.
There's a fiddle crying like it knows our name,
A kick drum pouring gas on the flame,
We're not judging who's right or wrong—
Making loud memories to a country song.

[Chorus]
We came to get our country on,
Singing and dancing till the break of dawn
Kick up the gravel, rattle the roof,
If you’re country, you got nothin' to prove.
From the front porch swing to the neon glow,
You know where you're from, you know how it goes—
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!

[Bridge]
If your heart’s been running somewhere between
That same old road and a brand-new dream,
If you’ve hit rock bottom, but you got back up
Welcome to the cowboy country club

[Final Chorus]
We came to get our country on,
Singing and dancing till the break of dawn
Kick up the gravel, rattle the roof,
If you’re country, you got nothin' to prove.
From the front porch swing to the neon glow,
You know where you're from, you know how it goes—
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!
Yeah, we came to get our country on!

Written completely by a human. A.I. was used in the production of the demo.

Dolly Left the Light On
Written by Robert Patton
© 2026

[Verse 1]
Wore a flour-sack dress and matchstick eyes
Had hope as big as Smokey Mountain skies
She learned pretty quick what a dream could do
She worked real hard and she followed through.
She never waited for a seat at the table,
She built her own, shattered every label.
With a confident stride and a smile on her face,
She walked through the door and she owned the place.

[Chorus]
Dolly left the light on, left the door wide open,
For every dreamer who was barely hopin’.
She turned a little faith into something strong,
Made room for all to sing along.
She gave more love than the world could hold,
Did a lot of good, standing brave and bold
If you wonder what a beautiful life can do—
Look at the light Dolly left for you.

[Verse 2]
She put books in the hands of kids everywhere,
Saying, “Dream big, there’s a whole world out there.”
She knew what it meant when you don’t have much,
She made giving feel good with a personal touch.
She could write a song that could break your heart,
Then tell a joke and make the whole room snort
She wore all that glitter but never forgot
You can light your world without a second thought.

[Chorus]
Dolly left the light on, left the door wide open,
For every dreamer who was barely hopin’.
She turned a little faith into something strong,
Made room for all to sing along.
She gave more love than the world could hold,
Did a lot of good, standing brave and bold
If you wonder what a beautiful life can do—
Look at the light Dolly left for you.

[Bridge]
She didn't just make a name,
She made a way.
She didn't just chase the dream,
She gave it away.
And somehow she could make the whole world feel
Like their life mattered and her love was real.

[Final Chorus]
Dolly left the light on, left the door wide open,
For every dreamer who was barely hopin’.
She turned a little faith into something strong,
Made room for all to sing along.
She gave more love than the world could hold,
Did a lot of good, standing brave and bold
If you wonder what a beautiful life can do—
Look at the light Dolly left for you.

[Tag]
Yeah, Dolly left the light on...
And now we carry it too.

The music and lyrics were written entirely by a human. A.I. was used in the production of the demo.

You Need Four Crazy Friends
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1:]
He couldn't walk, they wouldn't quit,
Four friends said, "We'll carry you in."
The crowd at the door, no room to squeeze,
pushing past shoulders and pulling at sleeves
They didn't have money, they didn't have fame,
But they had faith that couldn’t be contained.
They tore back the roof and lowered him down,
Right in the middle of the crowd.

[Chorus:]
Four crazy friends—one crazy faith,
Tore off the roof just to make a way.
When the door was blocked, they went up instead,
Lowered the man through the roof and said,
"If You can touch him, He's gonna rise!"
He spoke to dead legs and they came to life.
When you find yourself at your wits end
That's when you need four crazy friends

[Verse 2:]
Jesus looked down and saw something more
than a man on a mat lying on the floor.
He saw four hearts that already believed
Before they ever saw what they came to receive.
"Son, your sins are forgiven," Jesus declared,
religious minds in the room all stared.
He said, "Rise, take your bed and go,"
He walked out carrying what carried him before.

[Chorus:]
Four crazy friends—one crazy faith,
Tore off the roof just to make a way.
When the door was blocked, they went up instead,
Lowered the man through the roof and said,
"If You can touch him, He's gonna rise!"
He spoke to dead legs and they came to life.
When you find yourself at your wits end
That's when you need four crazy friends

[Bridge:]
What if somebody's miracle is waiting on you?
What if your faith is the thing that breaks through?
Don't stop at the crowd, don't wait for proof
Don't quit and turn back—
tear through the...roof!

[Final Chorus:]
Four crazy friends—one crazy faith,
Tore off the roof just to make a way.
When the door was blocked, they went up instead,
Lowered the man through the roof and said,
"If You can touch him, He's gonna rise!"
He spoke to dead legs and they came to life.
When you find yourself at your wits end
That's when you need four crazy friends

A Little More Home
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1:]
There's a crack in the windshield, dust on the dash,
An old Cubs cap, stained from the seasons gone past.
A two-lane sunset is calling out my name
Drawing me home to the porch light’s flame.
Granddaddy's Bible on the front seat rides,
Mama's prayers still echo every mile I drive.
I've chased a career, watched my marriage crash and burn,
An empty house became a lesson learned.

[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,
My heart is scarred from learning to forgive.
I've buried some friends, made a few new ones,
My knees have grown too old to run.
I've learned that forever ain't measured in years,
It's Sunday morning, hugs, and laughing through tears,
The world's gonna spin whether I hold on or not,
So, I hold the ones I love with everything I've got.

[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:]
I hope my son remembers, these ordinary days,
The fishing lines, the fireflies, the simple little ways.
If all I leave behind is a love he can hold,
Then I've left him 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

It’s The Little Things
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]

"The coffee's on, the clock says eight"
Eggs on the floor, toys on their plate
One lost shoe, one backpack's gone,
Mammas got the keys, Daddy's pulling on
Dad’s old ball cap he's worn for years,
A little voice says, “Hey Dad, are you still here?”
He bends down low, says, “I'm right here, son.”
And the whole world waits till the tying's done.

[Chorus]

It's the little things, the everyday things,
The front porch talks while the screen door swings.
The hands we hold, in our rocking chairs,
The tears we shed during bedtime prayers.
Their little shoes won't line these walls,
Their laughter echoes through the hall.
You'll miss these moments, the big and small.
Yeah, the little things are the biggest things of all.

[Verse 2]

Stadium lights, the home team’s down,
Grandma's the loudest fan in town.
Dads got a blanket, Moms got a smile,
Little brother's been asleep for a while.
We come back home, the porch lights on,
Family pictures and our favorite song.
Daddy says grace, kids bow their heads,
Then pass the biscuits and break the bread.

[Chorus]

It's the little things, the everyday things,
The front porch talks while the screen door swings.
The hands we hold, in our rocking chairs,
The tears we shed during bedtime prayers.
Their little shoes won't line these walls,
Their laughter echoes through the hall.
You'll miss these moments, the big and small.
Yeah, the little things are the biggest things of all.

[Bridge]
One day this house won't shake with noise,
No muddy shoes, no little-boy toys.
The backseats empty, the bedrooms dark,
You'd give anything to play catch at the park
Those little hands won't reach for yours,
Little feet won't race across these floors.
They'll roll their eyes and dodge your kiss
One day you'll wish for days like this...

[Final Chorus]

It's the little things, the memories we made,
The front porch talks, fresh squeezed lemonade.
The hands we hold, in our new wheelchairs,
The tears we shed, over answered prayers.
Grandkid’s shoes now line these walls,
Their laughter echoes through the hall
I love these moments, the big and small.
Yeah, the little things are the biggest things of all.

Rich in All the Right Things
Written by Robert Patton 2026

[Verse 1]
Daddy's boots beside the back door
Mama's apron on a chair
A worn-out Bible on the table
The smell of supper in the air
Daddy bowed his head and prayed
Mama reached and took my hand
Never knew what we didn't have
Just thankful for what we had

[Chorus]
We were rich in all the right things
Love that money couldn't buy
A little faith to get us through it
And a Name we held up high
If a neighbor was in need
We'd be the first ones on the scene
We didn't have much money
But we were rich in the right things

[Verse 2]
Friday night, stadium lights
And the whole town in the stands
Sunday morning, church bells ringing
Shaking every calloused hand
When the factory laid men off
Folks brought groceries down the street
That's the kind of town that raised us
That's the kind of folks we'd be

[Chorus]
We were rich in all the right things
Love that money couldn't buy
A little faith to get us through it
And a Name we held up high
If a neighbor was in need
We'd be the first ones on the scene
We didn't have much money
But we were rich in the right things

[Bridge]
Now I'm older, now I'm wiser
Now I know what Daddy knew
You can spend your life chasing dollars
And still be poor as you can be
So, I'll teach my kids the same things
That were branded in my mind
Riches aren't in what you're holding
It's the love you leave behind

[Final Chorus]
We were rich in all the right things
Love that money couldn't buy
A little faith to get us through it
And a Name we held up high
If a neighbor was in need
We'd be the first ones on the scene
We didn't have much money
But we were rich in the right things

Get Our Country On

Writer: Robert Patton © 2026
Contact: robertpattonmusic@att.net
Genre: Country/Contemporary Country

[Verse 1]
Truck pulled up with the windows down,
Two-steppin' when our feet hit the ground,
Granddad's boots and a brand-new song,
A rebellious streak, we’re coming in strong.
Got a whole lotta dust in our DNA,
And a backroad heart that won't behave,
This is the night for singing loud—
We're gonna shake this place with a country sound

[Chorus]
We came to get our country on,
Singing and dancing till the break of dawn
Kick up the gravel, rattle the roof,
If you’re country, you got nothin' to prove.
From the front porch swing to the neon glow,
You know where you're from, you know how it goes—
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!

[Verse 2]
Got a little dirt underneath our nails,
A little grease on the steering wheel.
Mama taught us manners, Daddy taught us grit,
But no one ever taught us how to quit.
There's a fiddle crying like it knows our name,
A kick drum pouring gas on the flame,
We're not judging who's right or wrong—
Making loud memories to a country song.

[Chorus]
We came to get our country on,
Singing and dancing till the break of dawn
Kick up the gravel, rattle the roof,
If you’re country, you got nothin' to prove.
From the front porch swing to the neon glow,
You know where you're from, you know how it goes—
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!

[Bridge]
If your heart’s been running somewhere between
That same old road and a brand-new dream,
If you’ve hit rock bottom, but you got back up
Welcome to the cowboy country club

[Final Chorus]
We came to get our country on,
Singing and dancing till the break of dawn
Kick up the gravel, rattle the roof,
If you’re country, you got nothin' to prove.
From the front porch swing to the neon glow,
You know where you're from, you know how it goes—
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!
Come on, everybody, sing along—
We came to get our country on!
Yeah, we came to get our country on!

Written completely by a human. A.I. was used in the production of the demo.

When I Couldn’t Save Myself
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
I was lost inside a story, I never meant to write
Chasing my addictions, let them run my life
Image in the mirror, shattered with regret
I thought the broken pieces, were all I had left

[Chorus]
God saw me when I couldn't see myself
God met me in the ashes of my hell
Grace 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

[Chorus]
God saw me when I couldn't see myself
God met me in the ashes of my hell
Grace showed me I'm not what I have felt
God saved me
When I couldn't save myself

[Bridge]
Every chain I tried to break
Laid them 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 met me in the ashes of my hell
Grace showed me I'm not what I have felt
God saved me
When I couldn't save myself

[Final Chorus]
God saw me when I couldn't see myself
God met me in the ashes of my hell
Grace 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

Running Out of Reasons
Written by Robert Patton © 2026

[Verse 1]
I kept a suitcase by the bedroom door,
Packed with T-shirts, boots on the floor.
Every time love got too close to home,
I load my truck and call it moving on.
I wore my lonesome freedom like a crown
But every highway just wore me down.
My truck was racing to a rendezvous
Till the rearview showed what it was running to.

[Chorus]
I’m running out of reasons to run,
Out of excuses for being done.
I’ve spent my whole life chasing somewhere
I thought I’d finally belong.
Maybe the road ain’t calling my name,
I’m just scared of staying the same.
If love’s got a door, I think I know which one—
I’m running out of reasons to run.

[Verse 2]
I’ve slept under stars in a dozen towns,
Learned to let the memories sink and drown.
Made goodbyes sound like a freedom song,
Then wondered why the nights felt so long.
Now your coffee cup is sitting beside mine
You’re dancing in the den like your twenty-nine
For the first time, I'm hoping this will never end
This old recliner feels like home again.

[Chorus]
I’m running out of reasons to run,
Out of excuses for being done.
I’ve spent my whole life chasing somewhere
I thought I’d finally belong.
Maybe the road ain’t calling my name,
I’m just scared of staying the same.
If love’s got a door, I think I know which one—
I’m running out of reasons to run.

[Bridge]
A porch light beats a highway sign,
There's more to life than a tank of gas
Maybe the hardest thing I've ever done
Is finally quit looking back

[Final Chorus]
I’m running out of reasons to run,
And I’m running toward the one
Who never tried to hold me down,
Just held me when I came undone.
Maybe the road was never my escape,
I was scared of love I couldn't outrun.
So if you see my suitcase by the door,
Don't worry, baby...
I’m running out of reasons to run.