Robbi Atkins robbiatkins1@outlook.com “catch 22 “ VERSE you ask me if love will give you strength? should you embrace it or keep it at arms length? is it a struggle a push and a pull will you feel like a queen or feel like a fool. pre-chorus I say it’s not yes or no Not an A or a B theres No either /or no guarantees So, honey… If you’re asking me for advice may wanna think about thinking twice ‘Cause……. CHORUS it’s a perfect rose with a stem of thorns halos, wings, pitchforks and horns He’s my loving man he’s a crying baby keeps me sane and makes me crazy he starves me and he feeds me, he heels me and he bleeds me love gives to me and it takes away the tides will change from day to day so it’s a catch 22 that’s how i’d answer you it’s a catch 22 it’s a catch 22 VERSE you ask if loves gentle or hard on the heart will it play rough will it break you apart Does it fill you up overwhelm you with joy or strip part of you bare and leave a void pre-chorus I say it’s not yes or no Not an A or a B theres No either /or no guarantees So, honey… If you’re asking me for advice may wanna think about thinking twice ‘Cause……. CHORUS it’s a perfect rose with a stem of thorns halos, wings pitchforks and horns He’s my loving man he’s a crying baby keeps me sane and makes me crazy he starves me and he feeds me he heels me and he bleeds me love gives to me and takes away the tides will change from day to day so it’s a catch 22 that’s how i’d answer you it’s a catch 22 it’s a catch 22
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Robbi Atkins Lead You Home Verse: Hey girl Keep that chin up In this ol’ world I know it’s tough You have such great gifts to share You have so many people that care Chorus: Fight it friend Let me help you mend You’re not alone You’re not alone It scares me so Don’t take that road Grab my hand I’ll lead you home Verse: Your jokes hide pain so you don’t cry You stand in rain keep others dry Distant eyes no one can read hungry heart no one can feed Chorus: Fight it friend Let me help you mend You’re not alone You’re not alone It scares me so Don’t take that road Grab my hand I’ll lead you home Verse Saddest clown in the room it will all be better soon You see the world and it sees you i know you don’t think they do Chorus: Fight it friend Let me help you mend You’re not alone You’re not alone It scares me so Don’t take that road Grab my hand I’ll lead you home Grab my hand I’ll lead you home I"ll lead you home
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Lead You Home robbiatkins1@outlook.com (re-write version) Verse: Hey, girl keep that chin up in this ol’ world I know it’s tough You have such great gifts to share you have so many people who care Chorus: Fight it, friend let me help you mend you’re not alone you’re not alone It scares me so Don’t take that road Grab my hand I’ll lead you home. Verse: Your jokes hide pain So you won’t cry You stand in rain And keep others dry Distant eyes no one can read Hungry heart no one can feed Chorus: Fight it, friend let me help you mend you’re not alone you’re not alone It scares me so Don’t take that road Grab my hand I’ll lead you home. (bridge from chorus 2 to ending chorus (3) you see the world and it sees you i know you don’t think they do but they do and i do too….. Chorus: Fight it, friend let me help you mend you’re not alone you’re not alone It scares me so Don’t take that road Grab my hand I’ll lead you home. i’ll lead you home…… i’ll lead you home…….. i’ll lead you……. home.
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Human Heart (rewrite) robbi atkins datkins@stx.rr.com 361-960-3258 I wish I’d said goodbye to you I wish I’d known that I needed to And I hope that you’ll forgive me For all I did and didn’t do. I wish I’d been a better friend Wish I could hug you once again Would anything be different Would it still have had to end. Chorus: These questions left unanswered Can’t be answered now And we'll go on with living we'll just learn a new way how And until the time comes when we meet again up there we'll see you in the sun and moon and we'll feel you in the air can you hear me from where you are dancing up in the stars oh…… i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be far apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart Verse: I’m angry that you went away is that something i’m allowed to say will i have to live with feeling like this every day will i drown in this pain will i ever laugh with friends again will i always live with wondering the way things would have been Chorus: These questions left unanswered Can’t be answered now And we’ll go on with living we’ll just learn a new way how And until the time comes when we meet again up there we’ll see you in the sun and moon and we’ll feel you in the air can you hear me from where you are dancing up in the stars oh…… i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be far apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart Oh….. I’ll love you forever and we’ll never be far apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart
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BiPolar Romance- When we’re in love There is nothing else it pulls us in and we lose ourselves manic, romantic the passion is frantic when we’re out of love it consumes us whole we’re blinded by rage and we lose our souls. bitter, depression trapped in aggression. bipolar romance, bipolar romance god i get so tired of this never-ending song and dance unpredictable as the weather can’t walk away but can’t function together bipolar romance…bipolar romance when our hearts shut down we cannot feel we disconnect and don’t know how to heal then the cycle ends, and starts over again. why I haven’t left i wish I could say couldn’t find the courage to break away but not any longer…. the battle’s made me stronger. bipolar romance, bipolar romance god i get so tired of this never-ending song and dance unpredictable as the weather can’t walk away but can’t function together bipolar romance, bipolar romance
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C’Mon Dude by Robbi Atkins (rewrite 4/10) VERSE: Yeah when you strolled in well I started to sin ‘Cause I knew what I was gonna do stay on my barstool and make fun of the fools as they objectify you You’re a piece of steak dropped in a shark tank gotta feel a little bad that you’re in it the frenzy begins they're circling in wanna see who's gonna get it Chorus: Why you gotta be such a sight turning every head in the room are you doing this out of spite what do women ever do to you Right off a magazine cover and straight into this bar so c’mon dude and tell me who the hell do you think you are VERSE: Oh but what do i see you’re coming at me gotta wipe away my snear guess my gig is up as you interrupt my private time with my beer so you say let’s dance honey here’s your chance let me twirl you around that sawdust well how can I say no to a centerfold now all the girls are staring at us. Chorus: Why you gotta be such a sight turning every head in the room are you doing this out of spite what do women ever do to you Right off a magazine cover and straight into this bar so c’mon dude and tell me who the hell do you think you are BRIDGE: well i guess the jokes on me if they’re the fools then i’m their queen….. Chorus: Why you gotta be such a sight turning every head in the room are you doing this out of spite what do women ever do to you Right off a magazine cover and straight into this bar so c’mon dude and tell me who the hell do you think you are
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Tear It Up (rewrite) Yeah the week’s been long, got a chick flick on and that sofa is calling for me But someone’s comin’ knockin’ It’s a bunch of girls a ‘rockin’ And they just won’t let me be. Now I’m all dressed up, ready to roll So much for layin’ low They twisted my arm with their wicked charm Now it’s 3-2-1, ready, set, GO! CHORUS: We’re gonna….. Tear it up the set it on fire open up the gate and run. We’ve been cooped up for awhile Feeling pretty wild Gonna go ahead and get it done VERSE: Gonna sing too loud, swear too much maybe dance on a table or two Shoot tequila down And scare the town Just like we used to do. BRIDGE: rowdy friends can settle down, hank junior said it best well it’d be just fine if he took mine then maybe i could get some REST…… CHORUS (two times) We’re gonna….. Tear it up the set it on fire open up the gate and run. We’ve been cooped up for awhile and we're feeling pretty wild Gonna go ahead and get it done we’re gonna tear it up……. we’re gonna tear it up……….tear it up.
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social media beauty queens by robbi atkins and justin wantz VERSE She’s got glossy long hair and a perfect pout smoky eyes starting out of the screen. glass of champagne another private plane look at her she’s got everything. She’s perfectly built like a barbie doll as she lies on the beach in the sun A fairy tale life everything is just right and all she has time for is fun. pre-chorus and all the little girls that follow her love looking at her posts and they’re skipping their meals trying to meet the ideals forgetting what matters the most. CHORUS: they can’t wait to to see her and and be part of her world want so bad to be her and be ….. picture perfect pretty girls yeah her life is their goal and they think things are what they seem and they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens VERSE 2 she takes her selfie then posts her pic satisfied she got it just right then she logs back in and checks it again to tally up all her likes. but when she signs off and puts it aside that’s the part that no one sees. she’s so caught up in this, doesn’t know who she is or remember who she used to be. pre-chorus and all the little girls that follow her love looking at her posts and they’re skipping their meals trying to meet the ideals forgetting what matters the most. CHORUS: they can’t wait to to see her and and be part of her world want so bad to be her and be ….. picture perfect pretty girls Yeah her life is their goal and they think things are what they seem and they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens bridge: she longs for more, and something real wants to face the world as herself she feels empty and lost and she’s paid a cost putting on a show for everyone else. CHORUS: they can’t wait to to see her and and be part of her world want so bad to be her and be ….. picture perfect pretty girls Yeah her life is their goal and they think things are what they seem and they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens yeah, they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens
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Human Heart (robbi atkins datkins@stx.rr.com) VERSE I wish that I’d said goodbye to you. I wish I’d known that i needed to. ANd I hope that you’ll forgive me for all I ever did and didn’t do. I wish I could hug you once again I wish I’d been a better friend would anything be different Would it still have had to end. CHORUS Well until the time comes when we meet again up there we’ll see you in the sun and moon and we’ll feel you in the air can you hear me from where you are dancing up in the stars Oh….I’ll love you forever and we’ll never be far apart Because time and space do not exist, in the human heart. VERSE i’m angry that you went away is that something i’m allowed to say will i have to live with feeling like this every day. will i drown in this pain or ever laugh with friends again will i always live with wondering the way things would have been. CHORUS Well until the time comes when we meet again up there we’ll see you in the sun and moon and we’ll feel you in the air can you hear me from where you are dancing up in the stars oh, ’ll love you forever and we’ll never be far apart Because time and space do not exist, in the human heart. yeah i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be far apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart.
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Simple Little Christmas Things robbi atkins opening: INTRO: Dear Santa, It’s almost Christmas And I’ve made my wish list…. CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all the little simple Christmas things like….. VERSE: classic carols and hot cocoa decorations and cookie dough family holiday movie nights laughter in the wind and twinkling lights……… happier faces, more random kind acts ugly sweater parties and funny hats homemade fudge and spiked egg nog colder weather and cracklin’ fire logs CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all the little simple Christmas things like….. VERSE: peaceful stillness, chaotic noise the excitement of little girls and boys feeling young even if we’re old getting a kiss under the mistletoe pageants and parties and dinners with friends getting the family together again… the smell of things cooking and fresh cut trees oh give me some more of the little things please CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all the little simple Christmas things gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the simple little Christmas things…..
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Who Do You Think You ARE by Robbi Atkins VERSE: Yeah….When you strolled in well i had to grin ‘Cause I knew what I was gonna do stay on my barstool and make fun of fools as they objectify you You’re a piece of steak dropped in a shark tank and i feel a little bad you’re in it now they’re circling in the frenzy begins gotta see who’s gonna get it…. Chorus: Why you gotta be such a sight turning every head in the room are you doing this out of spite what did women ever do to you Right off a magazine cover and straight into this bar so tell me something, lover.. who the hell do you think you are VERSE: Oh but what do i see you’re coming at me gotta wipe away my snear guess my gig is up as you interrupt my private time with my beer so you say let’s dance honey here’s your chance let me twirl you around the sawdust well how can I say no to a centerfold now all the girls are staring at us. Chorus: Why you gotta be such a sight turning every head in the room are you doing this out of spite what did women ever do to you Right off a magazine cover and straight into this bar so tell me something lover….. who the hell do you think you are BRIDGE: well i guess the jokes on me if they’re the fools then i’m their queen….. Chorus: Why you gotta be such a sight turning every head in the room are you doing this out of spite what did women ever do to you Right off a magazine cover and straight into this bar so tell me something lover….. who the hell do you think you are
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Human Heart (rewrite 4/17) robbi atkins I wish I’d said goodbye to you I wish I’d know that I needed to. ANd I hope that you’ll forgive me For all I did and didn’t do. I wish I’d been a better friend. Wish I could hug you once again. Would anything be different. Would it still have had to end. Chorus: Well until the time comes when we meet again up there I’ll see you in the sun and moon and I’ll feel you in the air. Can you hear me from where you are Dancing up in the stars Oh i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart. Verse: I’m angry that you went away is that something I’m allowed to say Will I have to live with feeling like this every day Will I drown in this pain Or ever laugh again Will I always be wondering the way things might have been Chorus: Well until the time comes when we meet again up there I’ll see you in the sun and moon and I’ll feel you in the air. Can you hear me from where you are Dancing up in the stars Oh i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart. bridge: well unanswered questions…… can’t be answered now….. but we’ll go on with living… we’ll learn a new way how… Chorus: And until the time comes when we meet again up there I’ll see you in the sun and moon and I’ll feel you in the air. Can you hear me from where you are Dancing up in the stars Oh i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart. Oh i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart.
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Dear Boy (by robbi atkins) VERSE: I hope you keep your handshakes firm And look people in the eye. Appreciate your roots, And use your wings to fly. Treat everyone with respect whoever they may be. Be kind and do the right thing, even when no one can see. Chorus: my son, my greatest gift Your long life lies ahead And I hope and pray That every day You’ll live by the words I’ve said yeah youth will fade but don’t let your joy and you’ll do just fine on the journey…….. dear boy. VERSE: Respect the elderly And always lead the young. Work hard at what makes you happy But don’t forget to have fun. If you would not do something, don’t ask it of someone else. Feel what it’s like to love another more than you do yourself. Chorus: my son, my greatest gift Your long life lies ahead And I hope and pray That every day You’ll live by the words I’ve said yeah youth will fade but don’t let your joy and you’ll do just fine on the journey………dear boy. bridge: give back to the world and respect the land. believe in something, and take your stand. and in your words and actions, seek God’s hand. Chorus: my son, my greatest gift Your long life lies ahead And I hope and pray That every day You’ll live by the words I’ve said yeah youth will fade but don’t let your joy and you’ll do just fine on the journey………dear boy.
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Ditch the Kids, Twist Some Lids (re-write 6/28) VERSE: Hey baby no chilling on the couch tonight I’m gonna take you out and we’re doing it right I know we’re both tired the long week is through but call up the babysitter ‘cause i’m missing you……. pre-chorus: yeah we lost a little groove that we need to go find so buckle up pretty lady let's take a ride..... chorus: and ditch the kids, twist some lids meet up with our old friends do a shot or two like we used to do, take a couple of dance floor spins Then let’s come back home spend some time alone can't remember how long it's been yeah i can’t wait to get you out on our date and fall in love all over again verse: yeah you took my ring and became my wife wouldn't change a thing i love our life but running the the rat race chasing rugrats burning out our flame time to give it some gas pre-chorus: yeah we lost a little groove that we need to go find so buckle up pretty lady let's take a ride..... chorus: and ditch the kids, twist some lids meet up with our old friends do a shot or two like we used to do, take a couple of dance floor spins Then let’s come back home spend some time alone can't remember how long it's been yeah i can’t wait to get you out on our date and fall in love all over again yeah let’s ditch the kids….. twist some lids…… ditch the kids……. twist some lids….
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Ditch the Kids, Twist Some Lids Verse: hey baby no chilling on the couch tonight i'm gonna take you out and we're doing it right i know we're both tired the long week is through but call up the babysitter cause i'm missing you Pre-Chorus: and we lost a little something that we need to find so buckle up pretty lady let's take a ride Chorus: and ditch the kids twist some lids take a couple of dance floor spins do a shot or two with our rowdy crew the way we did back then and come back home spend some time alone can't remember how long's been no i can't wait to take you out on a date and fall in love all over again Verse: so let your hair hang down get your lipstick on dancing shoes and let's get gone all this running round chasing rugrats burning out our flame time to give it some gas Pre: and tonight we're putting work aside so buckle up pretty lady let's take a ride and wist some lids take a couple of dance floor spins do a shot or two with our rowdy crew the way we did back then and come back home spend some time alone can't remember how long's been no i can't wait to take you out on a date and fall in love all over again twist some lids take a couple of dance floor spins do a shot or two with our rowdy crew the way we did back then and come back home spend some time alone can't remember how long's been no i can't wait to take you out on a date and fall in love all over again yeah let's ditch the kids, twist some lids, ditch the kids, twist some lids......
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Little Simple Christmas Things robbi atkins 361-960-3258 robbiatkins1@outlook.com opening: INTRO: Dear Santa, It’s almost Christmas And I’ve made my wish list…. it’s…….. VERSE: classic carols and hot cocoa decorations and cookie dough family holiday movie nights laughter in the wind and twinkling lights……… happier faces, more random kind acts ugly sweater parties and funny hats homemade fudge and spiked egg nog snuggling up by fire logs CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all the little simple Christmas things like….. VERSE: peaceful stillness and the beautiful noise in the excitement of little girls and boys feeling young even if we’re old getting a kiss under the mistletoe pageants and parties and dinners with friends getting the family together again… the smell of the freshly cut green trees oh give me more of the little things CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all of the simple little Christmas things gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the little simple Christmas things….. bridge: yes i’m taking a lesson from how I remember the way it used to be in my childhood decembers……… CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all of the simple little Christmas things gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the little simple Christmas things…..
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go get it girl robbiatkins1@outlook.com darlin’ girl, hold your head held up high and look this life square in the eyes. Respect yourself and everyone else, and don’t mess around with lies. You’re beautiful I hope you love the skin that your precious soul is dressed up in. Remember to choose a smile when you lose and poise when you win pre-Chorus: And I hope you never forget………… chorus: You are brave. you are strong. you are smart and I love you with all my heart. No, there will never be another you can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do……… with this life make your mark upon the world….. go get it, girl. verse: dare to stand out from the crowd you just be you, and you do it real loud. Love and laugh big and cry when you need and the sun’ll shine through the clouds. When something feels wrong and there’s plenty that may use your voice, don’t be afraid to say no, i don’t thinks so…… so, i’m going to go…… and then you turn and walk away………….. pre-Chorus: And I hope you never forget………… chorus: You are brave. you are strong. you are smart and i love you with all my heart. No, there will never be another you can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do……… with this life make your mark upon the world go get it, girl bridge: it’s not always fun you’re not gonna like, or be liked by everyone………. and that’s okay….. just handle it with grace……… pre-Chorus: And I hope you never forget………… chorus: You are brave. you are strong. you are smart and I love you with all my heart No, there will never be another you can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do……… with this life make your mark upon the world…. go get it girl.
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Little Simple Christmas Things robbi atkins 361-960-3258 robbiatkins1@outlook.com opening: INTRO: Dear Santa, It’s almost Christmas And I’ve made my wish list…. it’s…….. VERSE: classic carols and hot cocoa decorations and cookie dough family holiday movie nights laughter in the wind and twinkling lights……… happier faces, more random kind acts ugly sweater parties and funny hats homemade fudge and spiked egg nog snuggling up by fire logs CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all the little simple Christmas things like….. VERSE: peaceful stillness and joyful noise the excitement of little girls and boys feeling young even if we’re old getting a kiss under the mistletoe pageants and parties and dinners with friends getting the family together again… the smell of things cooking and fresh cut trees oh give me more of the little things CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough…. more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings…. in all of the simple little Christmas things gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the little simple Christmas things….. gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the little simple Christmas things…..
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Jumping Back in the Ring robbi atkins1@outlook.com verse: Well, yesterday knocked me down with one too many blows i hung my head, crawled into bed that’s how it sometimes goes still i know for every time i lose there’ll be plenty when i win and isn’t it an awesome gift another day to try again CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed “thanks no thanks but i’m gonna take the other side instead” gonna find my superpower in some coffee and a shower dress up in a good attitude, grab my keys and some gratitude then flex my muscles, and it’s ding! ding! ding! the game is on…….. and I’m jumping back in the ring VERSE: some days it all comes easy and slides neatly into place sometimes we have to fight for it, battle paint on our face but every time that sun comes up we get another chance to choose between being positive or sinking in those blues. CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed “thanks no thanks but i’m gonna take the other side instead” gonna find my superpower with some coffee and a shower dress in a good attitude, grab my keys and some gratitude then flex my muscles, and it’s ding! ding! ding! the game is on…….. and I’m jumping back in the ring CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed “thanks no thanks but i’m gonna take the other side instead” gonna find my superpower with some coffee and a shower dress in a good attitude, grab my keys and some gratitude then flex my muscles, and it’s ding! ding! ding! the game is on…….. and I’m jumping back in the ring yeah……. the game is on…… and i’m jumping back in the ring.
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Wonder If You See Me robbi atkins robbiatkins1@outlook.com looking in the mirror, who have we become no time to slow down and breathe when we’re always on the run….. bills, errands, appointments more to do than there is time jobs and kids and carpools can never see that finish line……… pre-chorus: but honey…… i surely try but it’s hard to keep up when it all just flies…. on…… by Chorus: and I wonder if you see me instead of looking through and keeping score of all you think i didn’t do……… it’s a rat race , it’s two ends burning and i’m scared i’ll disappear so please don’t forget to love me don’t forget i’m here……. VERSE: sometimes we talk like coworkers or fight like sisters and brothers or we just check out entirely, when did we last act like lovers? i know that life’s a business growing up and having a home but when you’re with someone you shouldn’t feel like you’re alone. pre-chorus and honey…… i know that you could say…. the same thing too….. Chorus: but i wonder if you see me instead of looking through and keeping score of all you think i didn’t do……… it’s a rat race , it’s two ends burning and i’m scared i’ll disappear so please don’t forget to love me don’t forget i’m here……. bridge: i know that we can get through this together……. if we just make the time to love each other better……. chorus: ‘Cause i wonder if you see me instead of looking through and keeping score of all you think i didn’t do……… it’s a rat race , it’s two ends burning and i’m scared i’ll disappear so please don’t forget to love me don’t forget i’m here……. and i won’t forget to love you….. and i won’t forget you’re here.
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social media beauty queens by robbi atkins VERSE She’s got glossy long hair and a perfect pout smoky eyes starting out of the screen. glass of champagne another private plane look at her she’s got everything. She’s perfectly built like a barbie doll as she lies on the beach in the sun A fairy tale life everything is just right and all she has time for is fun. pre-chorus and all the little girls that follow her love looking at her posts…… and their skipping their meals trying to meet the ideals and forgetting what matters the most….. CHORUS: they can’t wait to to see her and and be part of her world want so bad to be her and be ….. picture perfect pretty girls yeah her life is their goal and they think things are what they seem and they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens VERSE 2 she takes her selfie then posts her pic satisfied she got it just right then she logs back in and checks it again to tally up all her likes. but when she signs off and puts it aside that’s the part that no one sees. she’s so caught up in this, doesn’t know who she is or remember who she used to be. pre-chorus (slow down before speeding up for chorus) and all the little girls that follow her love looking at her posts and their skipping their meals trying to meet the ideals and forgetting what matters the most…….. CHORUS: they can’t wait to to see her and and be part of her world want so bad to be her and be ….. picture perfect pretty girls Yeah her life is their goal and they think things are what they seem and they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens CHORUS: they can’t wait to to see her and and be part of her world want so bad to be her and be ….. picture perfect pretty girls Yeah her life is their goal and they think things are what they seem and they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens yeah, they’d sell their souls to be ….. social media beauty queens
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I’d Do It All Over Again robbi atkins robbiatkins1@outlook.com verse: once upon a time we said “i do” and then it all happened fast. we’ve traveled far, now here we are all those years have passed a big white dress and a honeymoon and we headed out to forever like two young kids playing house, we learned the rules together pre-chorus: there’s no way we could have known……. what waited for us down that road CHORUS: and as we grew up. things could be….. rough. sometimes the tears fell like rain but we stayed strong, and we held …..on and let the good times get us through the pain It’s hasn’t all been perfect but it has all been worth it and i’d do it all over again verse: we had crazy jobs and wild friends and a cozy little space for two making our way, trying to figure it out we did the best that we could do life changed when old loved ones died and their time on earth was done and when we had ourselves some babies and a new chapter had begun pre-chorus: we got bigger jobs and homes and we watched our children grow…… CHORUS: and as we grew up. things could be….. rough. sometimes the tears fell like rain but we stayed strong, and we held …..on and let the good times get us through the pain It’s hasn’t all been perfect but it has all been worth it and i’d do it all over again bridge: yeah we have a few lines on our faces now some gray hair peaking through and i’ll never forget or ever regret living this life with you. CHORUS: and as we grew up. things could be….. rough. sometimes the tears fell like rain but we stayed strong, and we held …..on and let the good times get us through the pain It’s hasn’t all been perfect but it has all been worth it and i’d do it all over again no it hasn’t all been perfect but it has all been worth it and i’d do i all over again…..
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Another Chance To Choose verse: Well yesterday took me down so i gave up the fight hung my head crawled into bed to escape for the night guess that’s how this life rolls we all have to face some pain it’s okay to feel defeated then wake up and try again CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed thanks but no thanks i think i’ll take the other side instead put on my best attitude grab my keys and gratitude yeah each day is a gift because I get another chance to choose VERSE: I won’t always be in control I’m gonna have to take some blows but I do have some power in the way I handle those we all have a warrior inside that we sometimes need to use so when life knocks me to my knees that’s just what i’ll do CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed thanks but no thanks i think I’ll take the other side instead put on my best attitude grab my keys and gratitude yeah each day is a gift because I get another chance to choose CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed thanks but no thanks i think I’ll take the other side instead put on my best attitude grab my keys and gratitude yeah each day is a gift because I get another chance to choose yeah each new day is a gift because i get another chance to choose.
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Another Chance To Choose robbi atkins1@outlook.com verse: Well, yesterday took me down so i gave up the fight hung my head, crawled into bed surrendered for the night. guess that’s how this story goes we all have to face some pain it’s okay to feel defeated then wake up and try again CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed “thanks but no thanks i think i’ll take the other side instead.” put on my best attitude grab my keys and gratitude yeah each day is a gift because I get another chance to choose VERSE: we can’t always be in control and we have to take some blows but we do have some power in how we handle those ‘Cause there’s a warrior inside us that we sometimes need to use and when life knocks me to my knees that’s just what i’ll do. CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed “thanks but no thanks i think I’ll take the other side instead.” put on my best attitude grab my keys and gratitude yeah each day is a gift because I get another chance to choose bridge: if there is anything worth fighting for it’s being happy… and trying to live it up instead of giving out, giving in or giving up. CHORUS: so today i’m gonna tell the wrong side of my bed “thanks but no thanks i think I’ll take the other side instead.” put on my best attitude grab my keys and gratitude yeah each day is a gift because I get another chance to choose yeah each new day is a gift because i get another chance to choose.
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Being Home robbiatkins1@outlook.com VERSE: This crazy life slips by so fast can’t hold onto a moment before it’s passed. i’m so ready for a slower pace to pack up and turn my wheels toward my happy place chorus: to reconnect with family and friends tell stories and remember when cook big meals and laugh together simple joys it doesn’t get much better and we’ll say the big things too all the i’m sorry’s and the i love you’s cause love is all there really is and all i need is more of this……… mm….. mmm…….. being home. verse: when i get upset about the silly things i need the state of mind that going home brings i’ve come to know there are no guarantees but i know when i’m there i’m who i want to be chorus: when i reconnect with family and friends tell stories and remember when cook big meals and laugh together simple joys it doesn’t get much better and when we say the big things too all the i’m sorry and the i love you’s cause love is all there really is and i need is more of this……. mmmm……. mmmm… being home chorus: to reconnect with family and friends tell stories and remember when cook big meals and laugh together simple joys it doesn’t get much better and we’ll say the big things too all the i’m sorry’s and the i love you’s cause love is all there really is and all i need is more of this……… mm….. mmm…….. being home. mmm… hmmmm… being home…….
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Here in the Heartlands, USA robbi atkins VERSE: Well a friend of mine asked me what it’s like living where i do. aren’t the thrills few and far between is anything ever new. and i said…… there’s nothing quite like a country sunrise or a sky lit up by only stars and fireflies the smell of home cooking everywhere or the taste of BBQ down at the fair. prechorus: and i’m living with all of that and with the kind of people who….. chorus: like taking life at slower paces simple things and friendly faces who work factory days, love dance hall nights rodeos and football lights They care for the land that feeds them offer hands to those who need them oh i wouldn’t have it any other way here in the heartland, usa VERSE: i said well some things may never change but that doesn’t mean they get old they never fail to fascinate me and every day they feed my soul fall asleep with the crickets, wake up with the birds the feel of cold creek water or your hands in the dirt and the rows of corn dancing in the plains or a breath of air that pure after the rain prechorus: and i’m living with all of that and with the kind of people who….. chorus: like taking life at slower paces simple things and friendly faces who work factory days, love dance hall nights rodeos and football lights and care for the land that feeds them offer hands to those who need them oh i wouldn’t have it any other way here in the heartlands, USA oh, i wouldn’t have it any other way……. here in the heartlands, USA…….
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Human Heart robbi atkins1@outlook.com 361-960-3258 I wish I’d said goodbye to you I wish I’d known that I needed to And I hope that you’ll forgive me For all I ever did and didn’t do. I wish I’d been a better friend Wish I could hug you once again Would anything be different Would it still have had to end. Chorus: These questions left unanswered Can’t be answered now And we’ll go on with living we’ll just learn a new way how And until the time comes when we meet again up there we’ll see you in the sun and moon and we’ll feel you in the air CAN YOU HEAR ME FROM WHERE YOU ARE dancing up in the stars oh…… i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart Verse: I’m angry that you went away is that something i’m allowed to say will i have to live with feeling like this every day will i drown in this pain or ever laugh with friends again will i always live with wondering the way things would have been Chorus: These questions left unanswered Can’t be answered now And we’ll go on with living we’ll just learn a new way how And until the time comes when we meet again up there we’ll see you in the sun and moon and we’ll feel you in the air can you hear me from where you are dancing up in the stars oh…… i’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart Oh….. I’ll love you forever and we’ll never be apart Because time and space do not exist in the human heart
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En Mi Lugar Feliz (In My Happy Place) robbi atkins VERSE: Had a dream about her the other night we were reunited and life was right….. Captivated by her grace I was back in my happy place Where she stirs up every sense in me and i can just be who i want to be Oh it sure puts me in a better mood thinking of her easygoing attitude………. CHORUS: oh Mexico, I miss her can’t wait to see her again dive into her crystal waters embraced by her warm winds mariachi music on a white sand beach it’s my tropical therapy fresh fish tacos and margaritas oh, oh oh……. en mi lugar feliz VERSE: oh i know it’s another sad love song if you’ve heard one you’ve heard ‘em all….. I left but i didn’t want to “woe is me” it’s what i had to do dwelling on memories that have past wishing that time would take me back well today i said no more so adios, i got a plane to board. ……. CHORUS: …… Oh Mexico !! I miss her can’t wait to see her again dive into her crystal waters embraced by her warm winds mariachi music on a white sand beach it’s my tropical therapy fresh fish tacos and margaritas oh, oh oh……. en mi lugar feliz
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En Mi Lugar Feliz (In My Happy Place) robbi atkins VERSE: Had a dream about her the other night we were reunited, life was right….. Captivated by her grace I was in my happy place Where she stirs up every sense in me and i can just be who i want to be i’m in a better mood when I feel her easy going attitude………. CHORUS: oh Mexico, I miss you! can’t wait to see you again dive into your crystal waters embraced by your warm winds mariachi music on a white sand beach puts my soul at peace fresh fish tacos and margaritas oh……. mi lugar feliz VERSE: oh i know it’s another sad love song if you’ve heard one you’ve heard ‘em all….. Woe Is Me, but I couldn’t stay ‘cause vacation time don’t work that way life snaps you back to reality but i dream of her hospitality and the gracious, smiling faces in one of my very favorite places. CHORUS: oh Mexico, I miss you! can’t wait to see you again dive into your crystal waters embraced by your warm winds mariachi music on a white sand beach puts my soul at peace fresh fish tacos and margaritas oh……. mi lugar feliz bridge: well i gotta get back booked a flight, packed my bag it’s time to go……….. Hello, again…… Mexico. CHORUS: oh Mexico, I miss you! can’t wait to see you again dive into your crystal waters embraced by your warm winds mariachi music on a white sand beach puts my soul at peace fresh fish tacos and margaritas oh…… mi lugar feliz
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A Full Package Kind of Deal robbi atkins VERSE: Oh she’s the finest lady out there when she’s dressed up to the nines and she loves to tip back crystal while she’s sipping on French wine And she’s happy in her old blue jeans just hanging out with all the guys sips cold longnecks , likes naughty jokes can’t offend her if you try. prechorus: she’s a character that you can’t fit into a box…….. Chorus: Cause she mixes well with everyone and every side you see is real I sometimes can’t believe she’s mine or how she makes me feel. oh, she’s everything wrapped into one she’s….. a full package kind of deal. VERSE: she is genuinely interested in every person that she sees she can talk about anything and puts people right at ease she can chew over the weather some, talk politics, or history and she has a whole lot to say but she remains a mystery prechorus: she’s a character that you can’t fit into a box…….. Chorus: Cause she mixes well with everyone and every side you see to her is real I sometimes can’t believe she’s mine or how she makes me feel. oh, she’s everything wrapped into one she’s….. a full package kind of deal. bridge: yeah she may own every room, but she’s sure not trying to people gravitate to warmth, that’s just what we do. Chorus: And she mixes well with everyone and every side you see is real I sometimes can’t believe she’s mine or how she makes me feel. oh, she’s everything wrapped into one she’s….. a full package kind of deal.
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Until Christmas Comes Again Robbi Atkins VERSE: The last of the presents has been given away the happy lights and the tree, bright ornaments and wreaths, Were all packed up yesterday. I looked around my home, shed a sentimental tear cause I blinked an eye And it all sped by Seems to move faster every year. CHORUS: BUT what if we brought the best parts of Christmas into and through…… the new year with us the loving better giving more celebrating Christ our Lord more time with family and friends then maybe it wouldn’t be so hard to wait Until Christmas comes again. VERSE: could it possibly be that we love the Holidays because we tend to see life differently than we do in other days. Oh I know that some of it belongs just to Christmastime But when we pack up the pretty things…… why can’t we keep That kind of joy that makes us shine. CHORUS: Yeah what if we brought the best parts of Christmas into and through…… the new year with us the loving better giving more celebrating Christ our Lord more time with family and friends then maybe it wouldn’t be so hard to wait Until Christmas comes again. CHORUS: Yeah what if we brought the best parts of Christmas into and through…… the new year with us the loving better, giving more celebrating Christ our Lord more time with family and friends then maybe it wouldn’t be so hard to wait Until Christmas comes again.
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The Christmas Things That Make Us Shine (2) Robbi Atkins VERSE: Well the parties are all over, No unopened gifts remain. The twinkling lights, the tree bright ornaments and wreaths, Have all been packed away. Everything seems dimmer now Can’t help but cry some tears It all sped right on by In the blink of an eye oh how I’ll miss that Christmas cheer……… CHORUS: But when we take down the decorations that sparkle and please the eyes We don’t have to box up The love and joy that we can’t buy. that spirit that make us better, we can hold onto all the time and throughout each new year we can keep The Christmas things that make us shine. VERSE: we appreciate our families reach out to old friends we care a special way every day and then it’s so hard to wait until it’s Christmastime again. well everyone is kinder, but there’s no season on good deeds can’t we live like that year round, appreciate slowing down, and always help people in need. CHORUS: So when we take down the decorations that sparkle and please the eyes We don’t have to box up The love and joy that we can’t buy. the spirit that make us better, we can hold onto all the time and throughout each new year we can keep The Christmas things that make us shine. CHORUS: So when we take down the decorations that sparkle and please the eyes We don’t have to box up The love and joy that we can’t buy. the spirit that make us better, we can hold onto all the time and throughout each new year we can keep The Christmas things that make us shine.
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Little Boy Verse: Little boy feeling blue, gazing deep into the sky Little boy, I see you And the questions in your eyes. You’re no stranger to tears and you’re wise beyond your years. Oh i’m so sorry that you’ve known that kind of pain before you’ve grown oh and i know about heavy hearts and putting up your guard……… CHORUS: BUT little boy please remember…. that the sun will push through the rain and you’ll feel like yourself again one day So go ahead and feel the things that you need to feel ‘cause it’s all okay oh and those sweet memories will help you smile when it’s time and little boy don’t forget there’s always room for you in these arms of mine. VERSE: Oh the mischief in your smile the playful twinkle in your eyes God created a work of art through your warm and giving heart little boy you’re one of a kind can’t you see how much you shine oh what your future will bring You’re gonna Be and Do amazing things and you will find there’s lots of joy ahead in your life’s story……. CHORUS: BUT little boy please remember…. that the sun will push through the rain and you’ll feel like yourself again one day So go ahead and feel the things that you need to feel ‘cause it’s all okay oh and those sweet memories will help you smile when it’s time and little boy don’t forget there’s always room for you in these arms of mine. bridge: (love changes forms but it doesn’t die and it’s looking down on you when you’re searching in the sky.) CHORUS: BUT little boy please remember…. that the sun will push through the rain and you’ll feel like yourself again. one day So go ahead and feel the things that you need to feel cause it’s all okay oh and those sweet memories will help you smile when it’s time and little boy don’t forget there’s always room for you in these arms of mine.
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Catch 22 robbi atkins VERSE: You ask me if love will give you strength Should you embrace it Or keep it at arm’s length Is it a struggle A push and a pull will you feel like a queen or feel like a fool pre-chorus: well, knowin’ love Like I do…… It’s what they call a CAtch 22 chorus: It’s a perfect rose with a stem of thorns halos, wings, pitchforks and horns he’s my loving man he’s a crying baby keeps me sane and makes me crazy he starves me and he feeds me he heels me and he bleeds me yeah love gives to me and it takes away and the tides will change from day to day so, it’s a catch 22 verse: you ask if love’s gentle or hard on the heart will it play rough and break you apart does it fill you up overwhelm you with joy or strip part of you bare and leave a void prechorus: well knowin’ love Like I do…… It’s what they call a CAtch 22 chorus: It’s a perfect rose with a stem of thorns halos, wings, pitchforks and horns he’s my loving man he’s a crying baby keeps me sane and makes me crazy he starves me and he feeds me he heels me and he bleeds me yeah love gives to me and it takes away and the tides will change from day to day yeah love gives to me and it takes away and the tides will change from day to day so it’s a catch 22 that’s how i’d answer you it’s a catch 22 it’s a catch 22
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I’ll Always Be Surprised She’s denim and cashmere cold longnecks and good French wine and it don’t matter who she’s with she can have a real good time she pulls everyone to her she’s a force of gravity she’s everybody’s friend as genuine as could be CHORUS: she’s sexy and fascinating charming and captivating………. and i lose my heart and find my soul in her honey colored eyes and the only thing I can predict is that I’ll always be surprised verse: she’s the class clown with a poet’s heart and a rebel that plays by the rules she may sometimes seem naive but don’t mistake her for a fool she’s laid back and easygoing prefers to go with the flow but if her heart is set on something she’s not afraid to to let you know. CHORUS: she’s sexy and fascinating charming and captivating………. and i lose my heart and find my soul in her honey colored eyes and the only thing I can predict is that I’ll always be surprised bridge: she’s an open book she’s a mystery everyone wants her and she just wants me CHORUS: she’s sexy and fascinating charming and captivating………. and i lose my heart and find my soul in her honey colored eyes and the only thing I can predict is that I’ll always be surprised yeah the only thing i can predict is that i’ll always be surprised.
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Hello Again Sunshine The sky has turned from blah to blue bright kites dance in the air and as the earth blooms back to life again sweet smells are everywhere there’s open windows and longer days Everyone wants to play outside beachin’ or bikin’ picnickin’ or hikin’ Oh hello again sunshine CHORUS: Oh you make my heart shine, Sunshine haven’t seen you in a real long time Hello, good vibes Hello, fun times Hello smiles Oh the blues sure get goin’ When you start your glowin’ Hello, Again Sunshine VERSE: hibernation time is over…… and I’ve got sunshine-y things to do sheddin’ my coat for some bathing suits, Pool parties and bbq’s. CHORUS: Oh you make my heart shine, Sunshine haven’t seen you in a real long time Hello, good vibes Hello, fun times Hello smiles Oh the blues sure get goin’ When you start your glowin’ Hello, Again Sunshine CHORUS: Oh you make my heart shine, Sunshine haven’t seen you in a real long time Hello, good vibes Hello, fun times Hello smiles Oh the blues sure get goin’ When you start your lowin’ Hello, Again Sunshine
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WHY verse: She’s denim and cashmere cold draft beer and good French wine campfire queen, belle of the ball life of the party every time She can lunch with ladies or throw down with the boys she know’s when to be proper but she’d rather make some noise She doesn’t put on airs she’s as real as she could be and when we met she pulled me in like a force of gravity prechorus: oh she’s sexy and fascinating charming and captivating CHORUS: I lost my heart and found my soul inside those golden eyes and when I open mine each day that girl’s the reason……. why verse: she’s the class clown with a poet’s heart and a rebel that plays by the rules she may sometimes seem naive but don’t mistake her for a fool she’s laid back and easy going usually goes with the flow but if her mind’s deadset on something she ain’t afraid to let you know prechorus: oh she charms and she mesmerizes and she’s full of surprises CHORUS: I lost my heart and found my soul inside those golden eyes and when I open mine each day that girl’s the reason……. why repeat chorus
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She Makes Life Fun verse: She’s denim and cashmere cold draft beer and good French wine campfire queen, belle of the ball life of the party every time She can lunch with ladies or throw down with the boys she know’s when to be proper but she’d rather make some noise She doesn’t put on airs and what you get is what you see and when we met she pulled me in like a force of gravity prechorus: charming and captivating she’s sexy and fascinating CHORUS: don’t think i could live without her and i wouldn’t change one thing about her she’s everything rolled into one keeps life interesting makes it fun yeah she sure makes life fun verse: she’s the class clown with a poet’s heart and a rebel that plays by the rules she may sometimes seem naive but don’t mistake her for a fool she’s laid back and easy going usually goes with the flow but if her mind’s deadset on something she ain’t afraid to let you know prechorus: and she’s full of surprises she charms and she mesmerizes CHORUS: don’t think i could live without her and i wouldn’t change one thing about her she’s everything rolled into one keeps life interesting makes it fun yeah she sure makes life fun
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Christmas At It’s Best Robbi Atkins intro: oh i love to remember what life was like in my childhood Decembers…… verse: we didn’t ask for a lot of fancy things that came with payment plans and warranty’s a raggedy ann or a GI JOE box of crayons…….. a new pack of play dough oh those simple holidays were solid gold we didn’t have six trees with different themes didn’t decorate before thanksgiving life unfolded face to face inside our homes not in cyber space or on cell phones chorus: family was everything back then cousins were everywhere and they were were our best friends we hit the brakes not the gas so it didn’t pass us by so fast we had more by wanting less it was Christmas At It’s Best VERSE: and my stomach hurts cause i laugh so hard when i look at our old Christmas cards we loved funny lookin’ collars and matching plaid can’t believe the haircuts that i had but our smiles were huge…… even if our hair was bad we ate lots of really weird things ladies put potted meats in gelatin rings we sure didn’t eat then the way we do now but we made it through to tell anyhow chorus: family was everything back then cousins were everywhere and they were were our best friends we hit the brakes not the gas so it didn’t pass us by so fast we had more by wanting less it was Christmas At It’s Best
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I’m Talkin’ Bout Beer robbi atkins VERSE: Strong coffee lights my fire each morning And I like iced tea with my lunch sip water all throughout the day cause’ my Doc told me to drink a bunch Hell I’ll even swig on juice try to keep it healthy when i can but come friday nights and neon lights It’s barley soda that’s in my hand CHORUS: oh it’s icy cold, liquid gold makes your taste buds smile, soothes the soul so fill your cup raise the bottom up smack your lips, go “ahhhh” c’mon now ya’ll here here, let’s cheer yeah ain’t this life right here laughing with friends sipping on this……… I’m talking ‘bout beer. VERSE: saturdays may find me fishing cleaning the garage or watching a game but come rain or sun i’m having fun throwing back a few all the same Call it whatever makes you happy hops, suds, brewski, or stout just please don’t go disrespecting it by lettin’ it get warm or running out CHORUS: oh it’s icy cold, liquid gold makes your taste buds smile, soothes the soul so fill your cup raise the bottom up smack your lips, go “ahhhh” c’mon now ya’ll here here, let’s cheer yeah ain’t this life right here laughing with friends sipping on this I’m talking ‘bout beer. i’m talking ‘bout beer
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THE B TEAM VERSE: when we want to party right we call our best players first those gold medal rockstars that help us quench our thirst But sometimes they can’t play they’ve got grown up things to do you’ve got a beer in your hands and you’re without a crew Well don’t forget those backups that’ll do when you’re in a pinch yeah if you get desperate get the warmers off the bench CHORUS ahhh now cmon ya’ll you know who i mean i’m talking about……. the B TEAM the second stringers the substitutes, they ain’t the best but they’ll do oh yeah…… they’re the B TEAM verse: you’ve probably know ‘em longer than your A game buddies and i’m sure they can’t help being ol’ fuddy duddies but you still love the old sticks check in over dinner dates and you wake up good as new cause they go to sleep by 8. CHORUS: ahhh now cmon ya’ll you know who i mean i’m talking about……. the B TEAM the second stringers the substitutes, they ain’t the best but they’ll do oh yeah…… they’re the B TEAM
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The Monsters Own the Night VERSE: Beware the sun goin’ down When the creatures hit the town Cause they’ll be coming round under that night sky The werewolves will be howling Beasts will be growling Zombies will be prowling the witches will fly *prechorus/channel- ghastly and scary savage and hairy CHORUS: And by the light of the moon they’ll be hunting for you don’t bother running and don’t try to fight cause when the sun sets Monsters own the night VERSE: Vampires, ghouls and ghosts all the tortured souls the fiendish villains know where you are so jeepers, creepers don’t close your peepers the demons and grim reapers are not far *prechorus- oh they’re hideous so insidious CHORUS: And by the light of the stars another world meets ours don’t bother running and don’t try to fight cause when the sun sets Monsters own the night
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Chorus: and one thing we can be sure of is that hate cannot defeat love here’s one thing that you can trust there may be bad but most of us choose to be good instead and friend there are still many precious moments ahead
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We Can Do This VERSE: Hey there friend I know that these crazy times are tryin’ illnesses that we can’t cure rough weather and senseless fightin yet in our hardest days if we look we’ll realize that people rise to the occasion and the human spirit shines Chorus: Cause there is more good than there is bad and there are many precious moments to be had it’s been raining down the clouds are dark but keep the faith and that sunlight in your heart then together we’ll get through this hmmmm.. hmmmm yeah we can do this. VERSE: CAUSE i see softened hearts looking out for strangers and heroes doing what they do despite all of the dangers love ones reconnecting more gratitude for what we have and people pulling out the stops to lift spirits….and share a laugh Chorus: Cause there is more good than there is bad and there are many precious moments to be had it’s been raining down the clouds are dark but keep the faith and that sunlight in your heart then together we’ll get through this hmmmm.. hmmmm yeah we can do this.
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Rodeo Dues Verse: Yeah we gotta pay a lot to play ain’t seen my home in 19 days but i don’t know any other way than this crazy life right here no insurance pays for broken bones cheap hotels are second homes another day an endless road haze of whiskey and cheap beer CHORUS: But as long as this body lets me I’ll be in the game And I ain’t taking off these jeans till that prize buckle flashes my name Cause casey, tuff and ty lane and don and chris ledoux you just can’t get where the legends got without paying the rodeo dues Verse: I don’t sleep enough, everything hurts skin is bruised and caked in dirt but adrenaline flows when danger flirts this sure ain’t for the faint of heart still nothin’ compares to rodeo nights when energy pounds under the lights new friends, new rides, new sights i was addicted from the start CHORUS: So as long as this body lets me I’ll be in the game And I ain’t hangin up my hat till that prize buckle flashes my name Cause casey, tuff and ty lane and don and chris ledoux you just can’t get where the legends got without paying the rodeo dues Yeah as long as this body lets me i’ll be playing the game and i aint’ hangin up my belt til it’s buckle flashes my name Cause casey, tuff and ty lane and don and chris ledoux you just can’t get where the legends got without paying the rodeo dues
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Rodeo Dues Verse: Yeah he’s gotta pay a lot to play he ain’t been home in 19 days but he don’t know any other way than this crazy life of his no policy pays for broken bones cheap hotels are second homes another day an endless road haze of whiskey and cheap beer CHORUS: But as long as his body lets him he’ll be in the game And he ain’t taking off those jeans till that buckle flashes his name Cause casey, tuff and ty lane and don and chris ledoux you just can’t get where the legends went without paying the rodeo dues Verse: adrenaline flows when danger flirts skin is bruised through sweat and dirt he don’t sleep enough, everything hurts this ain’t for the faint of heart but there’s nothing like rodeo nights energy pulsing under those lights new friends, new rides, new sights he was addicted from the start CHORUS: For as long as God will bless him he’ll l be in the game And he ain’t hangin up his hat till that buckle flashes his name Cause casey, tuff and ty lane and don and chris ledoux you just can’t get where the legends went without singing the rodeo blues Yeah as long as his body lets him he’ll be in the game and he aint’ hangin’ up his belt til it’s buckle flashes his name Cause casey, tuff and ty lane and don and chris ledoux you just can’t get where the legends went without paying the rodeo dues
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Don’t Forget to Love Me (rewrite option 1 featuring three chorus performances) a duet song by Robbi Atkins male vocalist: Hey there honey time to make a list of the things we must get done. No time to slow down and breathe When we have to be on the run. errands and appointments They just never seem to end. Bills to pay and carpools And keeping up with all your friends prechorus female Hey honey, I’ll surely try But it’s hard and I’m tired And the time it just flies chorus 1 (female) And please don’t forget to see me Instead of looking through. And when you’re keeping score of all you think I didn’t do……… Remember that I try my best with what I have to give. And there’s more to life than it’s demands In the one short one we live. It’ a rat race, it’s two ends burning and i’m scared i’ll disappear So please don’t forget to love me, don’t forget I’m here. female vocalist verse: Hey there honey I need more from you, I’m so tired of being mad. You’re not here enough to help me out and the kids sure miss their dad. There are projects here that are backing up That I can’t do alone I need a night out I need my husband back I need some help around this home. prechorus Hey, honey, I’ll surely try But it’s hard And I’m tired And the time it just flies male chorus And please don’t forget to see me Instead of looking through. And when you’re keeping score of all you think I didn’t do……… Remember that I try my best with what I have to give. And there’s more to life than it’s demands In the one short one we live. It’ a rat race, it’s two ends burning and i’m scared I’ll disappear So please don’t forget to love me, don’t forget I’m here. Both vocalists sing final/third chorus together And please don’t forget to see me Instead of looking through. And when you’re keeping score of all you think I didn’t do……… Remember that I try my best with what I have to give. And there’s more to life than it’s demands In the one short one we live. It’ a rat race, it’s two ends burning and i’ll scared i’ll disappear So please don’t forget to love me, don’t forget I’m here. dont’ forget i’m here
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SPARK VERSE Do you remember when freckled faces and toothless grins found joy and wonder in all of life’s simplest things Singing at the top of your lungs while you’re cruising in the car Dancing unbridled underneath a sky filled with twinkling stars blowin’ on dandelions seeing fairy lights in the fireflies that friend that made you, belly laugh until you cried CHORUS: remember that little kid is still inside your heart so time it may march on and on but don’t ever lose that SPARK! Verse: take delight again in godwinks like rainbows and ladybugs eat real ice cream with sprinkles play in the warm spring sun when you wake up each morning i hope you bound of that bed and breathe in it’s promise of greatness in the day ahead CHORUS: and embrace that little kid that’s still inside your heart cause time it may march on and on but i hope you keep that spark so embrace that little kid that’s still inside your heart cause time it may march on and on but friend hold on to that spark!!
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Schooled VERSE: I see you eyeballing him from your corner of the room Cheeks are flushed with your schoolgirl crush We’ve all been there a time or two so your eyes may roam wild but keep the hands in their pockets stick your tongue back in lift up your chin and fit it back into it’s socket consider this fair warning and use caution to proceed or I’ll be seeing you in my conference room for some one on one with me CHORUS: Yeah honey i’m the teacher, welcome to my school be a good girl on that playground and don’t ya go be a fool yeah darlin’ mind your manners ‘round my man and consider yourself schooled VERSE: oh It’s all by the textbook I know that game you’re playing men are like a sport to you you’re a predator a’ preyin’ and honestly girls like you make me feel a little sad so I try to practice patience ’til… they make me feel a little mad CHORUS: Yeah honey i’m the teacher, welcome to my school be a good girl on that playground and don’t ya go be a fool yeah darlin’ mind your manners ‘round my man and consider yourself schooled so don’t forget just who you’re dealing with or what you have learned in school yeehaw!
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SPARK VERSE Do you remember when freckled faces and toothless grins found joy and wonder in all of life’s simplest things Singing at the top of your lungs while you’re cruising in the car Dancing unbridled underneath a sky filled with twinkling stars blowin’ on dandelions seeing fairy lights in the fireflies that friend that made you, belly laugh until you cried CHORUS: remember that little kid is still inside your heart so time it may march on and on but don’t ever lose that SPARK! Verse: take delight again in godwinks like rainbows and ladybugs eat real ice cream with sprinkles play in the warm spring sun when you wake up each morning i hope you bound of that bed and breathe in it’s promise of greatness in the day ahead CHORUS: and embrace that little kid that’s still inside your heart cause time it may march on and on but i hope you keep that spark BRIDGE: well staying young can’t be done but wouldn’t life be more fun if only everyone……. could embrace that little kid that’s still inside your heart cause time it may march on and on but friend hold on to that spark!!
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Brave Big Girl VERSE She’s got a toothless grin and wild curls mamas eyes are glued to that little girl who’s bouncing into her first day of school mama’s fightin’ back her tears Little girl giggles and she says don’t worry mama it’s gonna be okay i’m a brave big girl now. channel: and she skips happily away CHORUS: well we know life comes in stages and that it’s gonna turn to certain pages for which we can prepare but that doesn’t mean it’s easier mhmmmm.. when we get there. VERSE She has old and new, borrowed and blue that same girls about to say “i do” that man she loves is waiting at the end of the aisle she turns and finds her Mama’s eyes and with a playful wink she smiles don’t worry mama it’s gonna be okay i’m a brave big girl now. Channel—- and then she walks the other way CHORUS: well we know life comes in stages and that it’s gonna turn to certain pages for which we can prepare but that doesn’t mean it’s easier mhmmmm when we get there VERSE She’s beside her Mama in that bed holds her hand, gently strokes her head she knows she has to let her go oh, but she don’t know how She tries to be brave through her tears like mama was for all those years mama says don’t worry baby you’re gonna be okay you’re a brave big girl now Prechorus: and she slips peacefully away CHORUS: well we know life comes in stages and that it’s gonna turn to certain pages for which we can prepare but that doesn’t mean it’s easier no that doesn’t make it’s easier mhmmmmm when we get there
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From Time to Time robbiatkins1@outlook.com VERSE: heard that ol’ song the other day and i drifted far away from where I am Took me back to the years of all consuming young love oh that song used to wet my eyes (or make me cry?) but now it makes me smile Thinkin’ ‘bout the stomach butterflies going parking under starry skies racing hearts and trembling knees heartache and jealousy…. how’d we survive CHORUS: And I’m happy in the here and now and dreaming of what will be but every now and then your memory oh it catches up with me. they say we shouldn’t dwell too much on the days that passed us by oh…..but i can’t help myself… from time to time. VERSE: Sometimes I imagine your face in an unexpected place and out of nowhere Oh I hope you have a full life and a good man that treats you right and i find myself wishing that i knew if you ever thought about me too CHORUS: And I’m happy in the here and now and dreaming of what will be but every now and then your memory oh it catches up with me. they say we shouldn’t dwell too much on the days that passed us by oh…..but i can’t help myself… from time to time. ENDING: Girl I promise i don’t dwell that much on the days when you were mine but darlin’ i can’t help myself… from time to time.
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Fabulous VERSE: In sweatpants sulking oh i’m a sad song when i hear commotion at my door in burst my fairy god-friends high heels clacking ‘cross the floor oh they brandish their bright lipstick champagne and a little black dress spritz me down with Chanel 5 coax my hair out of it’s mess they said girl we know you’ve been blue and it’s all gonna be all right but there won’t any pity parties happening on our watch tonight…… CHORUS: cause we’re gonna shake things up, unsettle the dust and shine don’t need a Hallmark occasion to get out and celebrate life so you feel knocked down flip over that frown straighten up that crown this too will pass, so raise your glass and listen to us lady don’t you forget that you are FABULOUS VERSE: oh life can sure get sloppy sometimes it mops the floor with you make you feel like a fire hydrant that Fido and his friends like to use There are times where you’ll be conquered some when you’re at the top of your game but with every new sunrise you get a brand new chance to slay CHORUS: yeah we’re gonna shake things up, unsettle the dust and shine don’t need a Hallmark occasion to get out and celebrate life so you feel knocked down flip over that frown straighten up that crown this too will pass, so raise your glass and listen to us lady don’t you forget that you are FABULOUS bridge: ladies of the world, you’ve got this you’re soft as silk but tough as nails smart and strong, giving as the day is long you will prevail CHORUS: so don’t forget to shake things up, unsettle the dust and shine don’t need a Hallmark occasion to get out and celebrate life if you feel knocked down flip over those frowns straighten up those crowns this too will pass, raise your glasses and listen to us please don’t you forget that you are FABULOUS yeah you’re utterly completely fantastically and radically FABULOUS
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Sweet as You VERSE: Look my darling baby The moon is hanging high She’s cradled up in the stars that are painted cross the sky So come into arms it’s time to get in bed and snuggle up beside me My precious sleepyhead Chorus: Oh let me sing you a lullabye another day has passed may angels watch over you when you fall asleep at last And as I do always wish your waking dreams will all come true I hope the dreams you see at night Are just as sweet as you VERSE: And as you drift off to sleep Remember this my dear I won’t be far away And when you wake i’ll be here then we’ll greet a new sunrise with new adventures in store and we’ll add more memories to the ones we’ve made before Chorus: Oh let me sing you a lullabye another day has passed may angels watch over you when you fall asleep at last And as I do always wish your waking dreams will all come true I hope the dreams you see at night Are just as sweet as you
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Fabulous VERSE: There I was trapped in a funk When they came banging on my door a few crazy fairy godfriends their high heels clicking ‘cross my floor they said we know you’re down hearted feel like you’ve lost some of your light but you’re not pity partying on your couch again tonight CHORUS: cause we’re gonna shake it up sparkle and shine straighten up our crowns and celebrate life these storms will pass so listen to us girl don’t you go forgetting that you are FABULOUS VERSE: they whipped out their bright lipstick cold champagne, a little black dress spritzed me with Chanel No. 5 brushed my hair out of it’s mess said our lives can sure get sticky hard things get thrown a ladies way but each time the sun comes up again we get another chance to SLAY CHORUS: yeah we’re gonna shake it up sparkle and shine straighten up our crowns and celebrate life these storms will pass so listen to us girl don’t you go forgetting that you are FABULOUS bridge: girls of the world, here’s looking at you and whatever it is you’re working through CHORUS: So we’re gonna shake it up sparkle and shine straighten up our crowns and celebrate life these storms will pass so listen to us girls don’t you go forgetting that you are FABULOUS
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Father’s Dance VERSE: beaming in her fancy dress she’d just turned sweet sixteen the class formal was finally here she’d dreamt about it all spring but the one whose name she drew in hearts didn’t ask her to spin around the floor and as she dried her eyes on her front porch her daddy opened up the door CHORUS: he said beautiful girl won’t you take my hand he twirled her about and she laughed…. ‘cause or a moment heartache passed as he held her she felt the power of the unconditional love ….in her fathers dance VERSE: And as she grew older life’s struggles had left her jaded she felt her heart grow colder as the light inside had faded she called out in dark despair I’m so afraid and I’ve lost my way and she felt the warmth of hope again mmmm….. from a higher place CHORUS: my precious child won’t you take my hand and he picked her up from the ground oh and he didn’t set her down and as he held her she felt the power of the unconditional love … in our father’s dance bridge: there’s a time to mourn, a time to laugh, a time to cry….. and a time to dance. CHORUS: my precious child won’t you take my hand and he picked her up from the ground oh and he didn’t set her down and as he held her she felt the power of the unconditional love … in our father’s dance
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Ourselves Again Tonight verse: Oh I wonder when our eyes meet if you still see me, or look through did passion turn to indifference remember the sparks that once flew No I don’t doubt that you love me or that you know i love you and that settling into routine is just something that partners do CHORUS: Baby I miss us the way your eyes were filled with light when we were the best of friends and our fire was burning bright won’t you come dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight verse: sometimes we talk like coworkers or fight like sisters and brothers other times there’s only silence two shadows of former lovers Life becomes like a rat race can never see the finish line We grew out of who we were…… hmmm once upon a time CHORUS: Baby I miss us the way your eyes were filled with light when we were the best of friends and our fire was burning bright won’t you come dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight bridge: both ends are always burning that’s the way it goes but we need to keep our love alive make sure it grows….. CHORUS: Baby I miss us the way your eyes were filled with light when we were the best of friends and our fire was burning bright won’t you come dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight
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A Father’s Dance VERSE: beaming in her brand new dress she’d just turned fifteen it was time for their big class party she’d been dreaming about it all spring but when the one who made her heart flutter didn’t ask her to spin around the floor she dried her eyes under her porch light then her daddy opened up the door CHORUS: beautiful girl please give me your hand he twirled her about and she laughed…. ‘cause for a moment the heartache passed oh there’s nothing like the power of the unconditional love ….in a fathers dance VERSE: And as she grew older life’s struggles had left her jaded she felt her heart grow colder as the light inside had faded She called out in dark despair i’m so afraid, and i’ve lost my way she felt the warmth of hope flow mmmm…… from a higher place CHORUS: beautiful child please give me your hand and he picked her up as she cried and she felt her soul come back to life oh there’s nothing like the power of the unconditional love … in Our father’s dance bridge: there’s a time to mourn, a time to laugh, a time to cry….. and a time to dance. CHORUS: beautiful child please give me your hand and he picked her up as she cried and she felt her soul come back to life oh there’s nothing like the power of the unconditional love … in Our father’s dance
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A Good Day for a Drive verse: I was back in my hometown not a single cloud was in the sky I thought i’d roll my windows down and take myself out for a ride to a small white ranch style house walls still adorned with thick fig vines where barefoot kids once built forts camped out back and learned to ride bikes chorus: and I can’t believe how fast the years roll by laughter, tears beginnings and goodbyes The memories played like movies in my mind Oh and it was such a good day for a drive verse: There were happy noisy holidays that smelled like pipe and homemade apple pies cousins running everywhere Pony rides on daddy’s back, momma’s lullabies Then renegades, coming of age sweethearts, sweet sixteens and first cars sleepovers, mixed tapes, suntans by the pool big dreams and deep talks under the stars chorus: and I can’t believe how fast the years roll by laughter, tears beginnings and goodbyes The memories played like movies in my mind Oh and it was such a good day for a drive bridge- life seemed so much simpler back then made me smile, to see it once again and just remember when chorus: and I can’t believe how fast the years roll by laughter, tears beginnings and goodbyes The memories played like movies in my mind Oh and it was such a good day for a drive
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Get it Done VERSE 1 well the week’s been long got my sweatpants on and a sofa that’s screaming my name but someone’s come knockin’ it’s some crazy girls rockin’ so much for being tame cause they’re good at arm twisting and i’m bad at resisting they sure don’t like to hear the word no but oh, what the hell guess i’ve been behaving well so buckle up, buttercups let’s GO CHORUS we’ve been fenced in, pawing the dirt gonna charge the gates and RUN again and again it seems like the men get to go have all the fun so call it our fight for equal rights cause tonight’s our night to GET IT DONE VERSE 2 We’re gonna sing too loud swear like sailors dance on tables, chug some brew smoke cigarettes in leather pants get a disapproving glance or two prechorus: but darlins, we’ll do us and you do you CHORUS we’ve been fenced in, pawing the dirt gonna charge the gates and RUN again and again it seems like the men get to go have all the fun so call it our fight for equal rights cause tonight’s our night to GET IT DONE bridge: they say girls are made of sugar and spice but sometimes being naughty feels a little bit nice CHORUS we’ve been fenced in, pawing the dirt gonna charge the gates and RUN again and again it seems like the men get to go have all the fun so call it our fight for equal rights cause tonight’s our night to GET IT DONE
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In the Human Heart VERSE Friend, I wish that i’d said goodbye I wish I’d known that I needed to So many things left unsaid So many things left to do but until that time comes when we meet again up there i’ll see you in the sun and moon and feel you in the air………. CHORUS can you hear me, can you hear me from where you are happy, free, so at peace dancing up in the stars Oh I’ll love you forever and we won’t be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart VERSE will i always live with wondering the way things would have been don’t know how to imagine never hearing your laugh again but i’ll look for the little Godwinks like cardinals, pennies, butterflies sunlight cracking through dark clouds then painting colors across the sky CHORUS can you hear me, can you hear me from where you are happy, free, so at peace dancin’ up in the stars Oh I’ll love you forever and we won’t be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart Oh I’ll love you forever and we won’t be apart because time and space do not exist in the human heart
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Look Out World (I’m Coming For You) VERSES: when i open my eyes you know what I see? thought control and lost souls turn people into sheep told where, when, how, why at their mercy, waiting too scared to dare spend our time hesitating they don’t follow the rules that they prescribe for us turn us into fools who else has had enough? Chorus: Yeah i’m breaking free and i’m running in hot To show everyone just what i’ve got can’t forge your own path if you don’t try gotta spread your wings if you wanna fly can’t get done what you don’t try to do so look out world cause i’m coming for you VERSES: it’s boring to be just like everyone else don’t have nothin’ if you can’t be yourself So you just do you and i’m gonna do me let’s be who we are to become who we’re built to be Chorus: Yeah i’m breaking free and i’m running in hot To show everyone just what i’ve got can’t forge your own path if you don’t try gotta spread your wings if you wanna fly can’t get done what you don’t try to do so look out world cause i’m coming for you
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Super Glue VERSE: He hogs the remote control Can be a grouchy bear i’m always stubbing my toes on shoes he scatters everywhere He's a creature of the sunrise and I'm one of the night and even when his way is wrong he thinks his way is right..... CHORUS: guess when you love someone you love all of them and so I do….. it’s not always fun but i’m stuck to him like super glue VERSE: he’s got a hard head but a soft heart though he ain’t great at expressing it he’s not mushy but has his ways I’m not left second guessing it he says it’s because i’m so short when we don’t see eye to eye but we love each other flaws and all i’m his gal and he’s my guy CHORUS: cause when you love someone you love all of them and so I do….. it’s not always fun but i’m stuck to him like super glue bridge - hey, i never said i was perfect he’d have his own list of gripes too and we’d argue over whose is longer until our faces turn blue CHORUS: cause when you love someone you love all of them and so I do….. it’s not always fun but i’m stuck to him….. like super glue
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Those Old Blue Jeans VERSE: you light up the night in sequins a lyric waiting for a tune damn you look so fine in those with red lips and your painted toes turning every neck in the room loungin’ round in your sweatpants girl you’re fine as you could be reading books, taking naps your feet resting on my lap but there’s one thing sexier to me CHORUS: it’s like kryptonite that i can’t fight cause ….oh those curves you look so good it hurts you may be the death of me cause my breath is gone when you pull on those old blue jeans VERSE: they’d be your perfect cover if your personality was a book casually cool, laid back unpretentious, quick to laugh When i first saw you i was hooked CHORUS: it’s like kryptonite that i can’t fight cause ….oh those curves you look so good it hurts you may be the death of me cause my breath is gone when you pull on those old blue jeans bridge: so get in yours i’ll get in mine let’s get a little loose on our favorite wine scoot our boots till the dance floor shines girl it ain’t fair to look so fine……. CHORUS: it’s like kryptonite that i can’t fight cause ….oh those curves you look so good it hurts you may be the death of me cause my breath is gone when you pull on those old blue jeans
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Liquid Gold VERSE: Strong coffee lights my fire each morning I like iced tea with my lunch sip water all through the day cause’ my Doc told me drink a bunch Hell i’ll even swig a little juice try to keep it healthy when i can but come Friday nights neon lights It’s barley soda in my hand CHORUS: So fill your cup raise the bottom up what’s life without beer, good friends and good cheer No it won’t make you rich but it soothes the soul it’s icy cold and it never gets old… drinking this liquid gold VERSE: toss it in the cooler, load it on the boat go throw some baits into the lake take it on tap at my favorite bar watch the big screen football game CHORUS: So fill your cup raise the bottom up what’s life without beer, good friends and good cheer No it won’t make you rich but it soothes the soul it’s icy cold and it never gets old… drinking this liquid gold bridge- call it whatever you please brewski, suds or stout but don’t go disrespecting it by lettin’ it get warm, or running out CHORUS: So fill your cup raise the bottom up what’s life without beer, good friends and good cheer No it won’t make you rich but it soothes the soul it’s icy cold and it never gets old… drinking this liquid gold
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ROCKING YOUR BLUES VERSE: you light up the night in sequins like a lyric waiting for a tune stiletto heels, when you wear those with red lips and painted toes you turn every head in the room you’re beautiful in your sweatpants sleepy eyed, make up free newspaper, coffee, kicking back feet propped up on my lap only one thing sexier to me….. CHORUS: Girl when you pull on your jeans i know what dressed to kill means the way they fit those curves you look so damn good it hurts you can pull off whatever you put on, it’s true but if i had to pick my favorite view darling it would be you rocking your blues VERSE: they’d be your perfect cover if your character was the book casual, cool, laid back down to earth, quick to laugh all the things that had me hooked CHORUS: Girl when you pull on your jeans i know what dressed to kill means the way they fit those curves you look so damn good it hurts you can pull off whatever you put on, it’s true but if i had to pick my favorite view darling it would be you rocking your blues bridge: so get in yours, i’ll get in mine let’s get some cheap friend chicken and some good red wine go scoot our boots til closing time….. CHORUS: Girl when you pull on your jeans i know what dressed to kill means the way they fit those curves you look so damn good it hurts you can pull off whatever you put on, it’s true but if i had to pick my favorite view darling it would be you rocking your blues
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Alive Today VERSE: ominous skies with angry seas been rough sailing recently treading the surface hard to stay afloat drowning in fear while abandoning hope CHORUS; But i’m ready, I’m ready to live again come out of the darkness that I lost myself in enjoy my family laugh with friends let the wind run through my hair feel the sunlight on my face Say it’s so good to be alive today VERSE: we watch the news sink into sadness how do we navigate out of the madness but in reality beauty still abounds goodness is everywhere if you only look around CHORUS; And i’m ready I’m ready to live again come out of the darkness that I lost myself in enjoy my family laugh with friends let the wind run through my hair feel the sunlight on my face Say it’s so good to be alive today bridge: oh life brings things that we can’t always help but we choose how to steer through the storms we’re dealt CHORUS; so i’m ready I’m ready to live again come out of the darkness that I lost myself in enjoy my family laugh with friends let the wind run through my hair feel the sunlight on my face Say it’s so good to be alive today
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Best at Christmastime VERSE strangers trade smiles hold open doors people are kinder than they were before Oh glistening lights dance through the streets cookies frosted warm, chewy, sweet carolers sing little drummer boy “pah-rump-a-bum-bum” we chime in with joy chorus: hearts are lighter spirits brighter the magic in the air is the love that’s everywhere we feel blessed and don’t we find we’re at our best at Christmastime VERSE: kids are tucked in the guests have gone they’ve waited a year for tomorrow’s dawn they know Santa has a long night ahead so they made coffee with fresh gingerbread they left carrots for the reindeer exhilarated ‘cause it’s finally here chorus: happy, glorious playful, joyous the magic in the air is the love that’s everywhere we feel blessed and don’t we find we’re at our best at Christmastime repeat: we feel blessed, and don’t we find we’re at our best at Christmastime
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I’m So Glad VERSE: I’m so glad when i think about us and the way we were back then blissful and unaware that all good things must end the colorful characters in our life storylines i hate to think what i’d have missed if you hadn’t starred in mine chorus: And i’m so glad our paths crossed if only for a little while how you lit up every room with that electric smile boisterous laugh, playful soul prankster with a heart of gold oh you made living fun the curtain may have closed on the time we had but we were young together and i’m so glad VERSE: people come they go, grow, change, move on but that doesn’t mean their mark fades even when they are gone they’re branded into our hearts shape who we grow to be how i cherish that you made some memories with me chorus: And i’m so glad our paths crossed if only for a little while how you lit up every room with that electric smile boisterous laugh, playful soul prankster with a heart of gold oh you made living fun the curtain may have closed on the time we had but we were young together and i’m so glad bridge- life can have a way of distancing friends but i hope that someday i’ll see you once again chorus: But i’m so glad our paths crossed if only for a little while how you lit up every room with that electric smile boisterous laugh, playful soul prankster with a heart of gold oh you made living fun the curtain may have closed on the time we had but we were young together and i’m so glad
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Wide Open Sky Verses: heard he’s in Manhattan kicking ass taking names me i’m still a cowgirl not much changes on the range where we once spread quilts shared moonshine by starlight campfires snapped, coyotes howled and we stayed up all night covered some bases and a few home runs never occurred to us that we wouldn’t stay young Chorus: And I had roots firmly planted he had wings that needed to fly wonder if we’d had ‘em both would we have had to say goodbye he craved action, adventure buildings 80 floors high and all i ever wanted was a wide open sky Verses: i prefer to view life from my weathered saddle riding my gal cherry pie sunsets in a field of cattle it may not be glamorous but it’s a beautiful life Lord knows I’d never be a proper city mans wife Chorus: Cause I had roots firmly planted he had wings that needed to fly wonder if we’d had ‘em both would we have had to say goodbye he craved action, adventure buildings 80 floors high and all i ever wanted was a wide open sky bridge: he’s part of the lands stories that were written over time and when i think about him it always makes me smile Chorus: And I had roots firmly planted he had wings that needed to fly wonder if we’d had ‘em both would we have had to say goodbye he craved action, adventure buildings 80 floors high and all i ever wanted was a wide open sky
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Ride The Ride VERSE: loving hard is hard to do pleasure with pain a catch-22 sweet, gentle crude, rough can’t walk away or get enough it’s effortless then push and pull I’m a queen I’m a fool prechorus: OH it STARVES me and it FEEDS me it HEALS me and it bleeds me CHORUS: but he loves all of me and I love all of him we may hit the bottom but we go up again twists and turns in between free falling and breathless highs it’s not always easy but i’ll tay-ay-ake the maniacal ride VERSE: he’s a soft rose with sharp thorns he’s halos, wings hellfire and horns my brave man my crying baby keeps me sane makes me crazy inspires joy ignites rage a clear sky a hurricane CHORUS: but he loves all of me and I love all of him we may hit the bottom but we go up again twists and turns in between free falling and breathless highs it’s not always easy but i’ll tay-ay-ake the maniacal ride bridge: hot gets warm sometimes warm gets cool that turns cold one second we’re like teens in love the next minute we’ve gotten old….. CHORUS: but he loves all of me and I love all of him we may hit the bottom but we go up again twists and turns in between free falling and breathless highs it’s not always easy but i’ll tay-ay-ake the maniacal ride
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Wide Open Sky Verses: heard he’s in Manhattan kicking ass taking names i’m still a country girl not much changes on the range where we once spread quilts swigged moonshine by starlight campfires snapped, coyotes howled passionate delights Chorus: My roots were planted here His wings needed to fly he craved action, power lunches and buildings that reach high…… and all i ever wanted more than him was wide open sky Verses: i prefer the views from my weathered saddle riding my gal cherry pie sunsets in a field of cattle it may not be glamorous but it’s a beautiful life I just wasn’t built to be a cosmopolitan wife Chorus: My roots were planted here His wings needed to fly he craved action, power lunches and buildings that reach high…… and all i ever wanted more than him was wide open sky bridge: where time once stopped for two of us we never imagined that we wouldn’t stay….. young Chorus: My roots were planted here His wings needed to fly he craved action, power lunches and buildings that reach high…… and all i ever wanted more than him was wide open sky
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The Ride VERSE: loving hard is hard to do pleasure with pain a catch-22 sweet, gentle crude, rough can’t walk away or get enough it’s effortless then push and pull I’m a queen I’m a fool CHORUS: but he loves all of me and I love all of him we may hit the bottom but we get up again twists and turns in between free falling and breathless highs it’s not always easy but i’ll tay-ay-ake the maniacal ride VERSE: he’s a soft rose with sharp thorns he’s halos, wings hellfire and horns my brave man my crying baby keeps me sane makes me crazy inspires joy ignites rage a clear sky a hurricane CHORUS: but he loves all of me and I love all of him we may hit the bottom but we get up again twists and turns in between free falling and breathless highs it’s not always easy but i’ll tay-ay-ake the maniacal ride BRIDGE: oh it starves me and it feeds me it heals me and it bleeds me…… CHORUS: but he loves all of me and I love all of him we may hit the bottom but we get up again twists and turns in between free falling and breathless highs it’s not always easy but i’ll tay-ay-ake the maniacal ride
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Ourselves Again Tonight (2) verse: Sometimes we talk like coworkers or fight like sister and brother other times there’s only silence two shadows of former lovers life becomes like a rat race can never see the finish line we grew out of who we were once upon a time CHORUS: And baby i miss us and how your eyes were filled with light we were the best of friends and our fire was burning bright so come on come on and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight verse: Oh I don’t doubt that you love me or that you know i love you and that settling into routine is just something that partners do but i wonder when our eyes meet if you still see me, or look through did passion turn to indifference where are the sparks that once flew CHORUS: Oh baby i miss us and how your eyes were filled with light we were the best of friends and our fire was burning bright so come on come on and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight (musical bridge) CHORUS: Oh baby i miss us and how your eyes were filled with light we were the best of friends and our fire was burning bright so come on come on and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight
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In it Deep With You VERSE: I took my days as they came never one to think ahead until my world collided with a force i’d never met Now you’ve become my someone with you i can be myself and this life is way too short to try to be anything else CHORUS: and, yes your dress may fit just right as your face glows by candlelight i may have had that second glass of wine but none of that is why i’m saying this tonight i need you to hear it so girl you’re going to I fell hard into love and i’m in it deep with you VERSE: i’m as flawed as they’re made but you don’t give up on me you know when to pull me in and when to to let me be all of my emotions were only sparks, ’til you made them fire even though i was living i never really felt alive CHORUS: and, yes your dress may fit just right as your face glows by candlelight i may have had that second glass of wine but none of that is why i’m saying this tonight i need you to hear it so girl you’re going to I fell hard into love and i’m in it deep with you
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Deep With You VERSE: I took my days as they came never one to think ahead until our worlds collided a force i’d never met Now you’ve become my someone with you i can be myself and this life is way too short to try to be anything else CHORUS: and, yes your dress may fit just right as your face glows by candlelight i may have had that second glass of wine but none of that is why i’m saying this tonight i need you to hear it so girl you’re going to I fell hard into love and i’m in it deep with you VERSE: i’m as flawed as they’re made but you don’t give up on me you know when to pull me in and when to to let me be all of my emotions were only sparks ’til you made them fire even though i had been living i never really felt alive CHORUS: and, yes your dress may fit just right as your face glows by candlelight i may have had that second glass of wine but none of that is why i’m saying this tonight i need you to hear it so girl you’re going to I fell hard into love and i’m in it deep with you
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Kings and Queens Girl: Oh I’ve got you you’ve got me peas in a pod happy are we mmmmhmmm life is sweet Boy: Family and a few good friends they’ve got us we’ve got them mmmhhmmm….. amen chorus: (both) no labels, jets exotic pets fancy champagne no floor seats at the big game don’t have lots of shiny things but we’ve got our crew so we’re kings and queens girl: they make you laugh until you cry let you be you and don’t ask why mmmhmmmm….. that’s right boy: give a hand lend an ear offer a shoulder dry a tear mmmhmmmm that’s why they’re here chorus: (both) no labels, jets exotic pets fancy champagne no floor seats at the big game don’t have lots of shiny things but we’ve got our crew so we’re kings and queens bridge: boy: when clouds are dark they’re the silver lines girl: they’re bright rainbows and warm sunshine both: mmmhhhhmmmm life is fine chorus: (both) no labels, jets exotic pets fancy champagne no floor seats at the big game don’t have lots of shiny things but we’ve got our crew so we’re kings and queens
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Crew verse: i’ve got you you’ve got me two peas in a pod happy are we uh-huh! life is sweet Fa-mi-ly a few good friends well they have us and we have them mm-hm! oh amen chorus I may not drive expensive cars I’m no VIP in a rooftop bar don’t have a lot of stuff but I sure have enough it’s not what you’ve got but who and I have a lot ‘cause i’ve got my crew VERSE: no matter what they’ve got my back glue me back up if i start to crack money can’t buy that let me be me don’t ask why make me laugh so hard i cry mmhmm ain’t no lie chorus: no courtside seats or private jets no diamond watches exotic pets don’t have a lot of things but don’t worry ‘bout me it’s not what you’ve got but who and I have a lot ‘cause i’ve got my crew chorus: no limousines fancy labels caviar covered dinner tables don’t have a lot of things but i feel like a king it’s not what you’ve got but who and I have a lot ‘cause i’ve got my crew
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Young Love Verse: trembling knees, racing hearts stomach butterflies steamy windows, backroads apple wine, starry sky passion burns so hot it hurts prechorus: how do we survive the intoxicating high Chorus: of that first love that teenage dreams are made of euphoria is a drug gets us hooked, can’t get enough it’s intense, new it consumes you thet exquisite pain and a one track brain, young love Verse: bodies may come of age when our hearts still need to learn dizzy with emotion time stands still, earth won’t turn then the moment’s gone life marches on there’s some hard goodbyes when young wings begin to fly Chorus: from that first love that teenage dreams are made of oxytocin (or.. love hormone?) in our blood gets us hooked, can’t get enough it’s intense, new it consumes you the exquisite pain and a one track brain young love bridge- we don’t really grasp it in that piece of time but when we grow past it we realize it’s particular magic, feeling so alive Chorus: oh that first love that teenage dreams are made of infatuation is a drug gets us hooked, can’t get enough it’s intense, new it consumes you the exquisite pain and a one track brain young love
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exquisite pain Verse: cigarettes cheap apple wine bumpy backroads by moonlight trembling knees birds and the bees hearts racing starry nights passion burned so hot it hurt insatiable hunger unquenchable thirst euphoric * intoxicated starry-eyed exhilerated prechorus: all consuming urgency no feelings run * at half speed Chorus: It’s a full throttled runaway train no turning back from a one track brain once we got hooked on first love’s exquisite pain Verse: bodies may be grown* but their hearts and minds* still need to learn infatuation overtakes them time stands still earth won’t turn then just like that there will come a day new chapters begin we’re pulled away there are heart breaks difficult goodbyes when young wings prepare to fly prechorus: all consuming urgency no feelings run* at half speed when you’re in it chorus: It’s a full throttled runaway train no turning back from a one track brain once we get hooked on first love’s exquisite pain final chorus: It’s a full throttled runaway train we lose ourselves to a one track brain gets us addicted exquisite pain first love first love’s exquisite pain
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That Goodbye Verse: i remember when I first heard mother cry Talking to dad Her voice shaking, sad Late one night Grandma had grown frail A new chapter had begun Roles would be changed Days re-arranged A life at dusk, a setting sun chorus: we live our lives holding on preparing to let go of the first ones we ever loved whose hearts are our home who nurtured us helped us grow, gave us wings to fly God give me the strength when i need to say that last goodbye verse It scared me to hear her tears But now I know what I didn’t then i’m a grown-up with a child inside that is terrified At the thought of losing them now it’s my turn to take their hands promise not to let them fall say daddy did you eat momma you need some sleep i’ll just be right down the hall chorus: we live our lives holding on preparing to let go of the first ones we ever loved whose hearts are our home who nurtured us helped us grow gave us wings to fly God give me the strength when i need to say that last goodbye bridge: momma will you sing to me that old lullaby that always made me smile when you tucked me in at night daddy will you help me tell me not to be afraid like you did when i was six and starting the first grade will you promise me once more that i’m gonna... be okay chorus: we live our lives holding on preparing to let go of the first ones we ever loved whose hearts are our home who nurtured us helped us grow, gave us wings to fly God give me the strength when i need to say that last goodbye
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exquisite pain Verse: cigarettes cheap apple wine bumpy backroads by moonlight trembling knees birds and the bees hearts racing starry nights passion burned so hot it hurt insatiable hunger unquenchable thirst consumed by urgent need no feelings run at half speed Chorus: It’s a full throttled runaway train no turning back from a one track brain once we’re hooked on first love’s exquisite pain Verse: bodies ripe and ready but young hearts still need to grow infatuation overtakes them hard to handle adrenaline flow then just like that the moment’s gone new chapters wait and life rolls on there are heartaches hard goodbyes when young wings prepare to fly Chorus: It’s a full throttled runaway train no turning back from a one track brain once we’re hooked on first love’s exquisite pain bridge- want to hold on want to break free from emotional dependency Chorus: And It’s a full throttled runaway train no turning back from a one track brain once we’re hooked on first love’s exquisite pain
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Salty Verse: I’ll do some city slicking every now and then spin wheels, make some deals hook up with my friends keep the fast pace of urbanites Get a little taste of big nightlife wear collared shirts and close toed shoes use tiny forks eat trendy food Pre-C: But I never stay too long Before It’s time to get gone chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just let me live the salty life verse folks seem happier down in the tropics no one’s stewing on heavy topics moods are easy just like the breeze no schedule to keep do as you please catch a sunrise catch a wave catch a nap, catch a fish catch some rays pre-chorus: catch a happy hour sunset ahhh….. relax, recharge, reset chorus: i need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just good vibes of the salty life chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just good vibes of the salty life
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Salty Verse: i’ll do the big city thing every now and then spin wheels, make some deals hook up with my friends keep the fast pace of urbanites Get a little taste of big nightlife Pre-C: But when it’s all said and done i’m just a certified beach bum chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just let me live the salty life verse folks seem happier down in the tropics no one’s stewing on heavy topics moods are easy just like the breeze no schedule to keep do as you please catch a sunrise catch a wave catch a nap, catch a fish catch some rays pre-chorus: catch a happy hour sunset ahhh….. relax, recharge, and reset chorus: i need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just good vibes of the salty life chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just good vibes of the salty life
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gasoline tonight VERSE: found a snapshot of myself an excited young kid had a large mouth bass on a drop shot hook bright eyes and a red-hot grin thought about the years between who I’d been and who i became grown weary from hard times in my heart, a dimming flame PRECHORUS: from regrets, mistakes, loss, heartaches worries of what will be flames can turn to ash or burn again that choice is up to me CHORUS: so TONIGHT,, TONIGHT i’m pouring gasoline onto the embers of who i used to be light a fire, a mile wide watch it’s sparks dance in the sky give thanks for another day to try to fall in love again with life VERSE: that kid loved better, laughed more lived out loud, seized the days enjoy being young they said i wanted to grow up anyway boundless energy and raw joy aren’t unstained souls carefree didn’t have a lot of wants but life met all my needs PRECHORUS: when a glass was half empty i saw it as half full i drank what there was but grew into another thirsty fool CHORUS: so TONIGHT,, TONIGHT i’m pouring gasoline onto the embers of who i used to be light a fire, a mile wide watch it’s sparks dance in the sky give thanks for another day to try to fall in love again with life repeat chorus to end
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REIGNITE verse: found an old photograph an excited little kid large mouth bass on a drop shot hook bright eyes and a proud grin Then I caught my reflection the face that was once that child dimming flame burning out where passion had raged wild I let the tough times get the best of me regret, mistakes, loss, heartaches fear of what is going to be chorus: but tonight gonna find my fire give thanks for the new days i’m given to try to fall in love again with just being alive cause embers can turn to ash but they can also reignite VERSE: I used to laugh more and love better was happy with simple things there wasn’t much that i wanted but life met all my needs I lived out loud, seized the days saw promise in everything big dream and raw joy heart and soul carefree chorus: but tonight gonna find my fire give thanks for the new days i’m given to try to fall in love again with just being alive cause embers can turn to ash but they can also reignite bridge: I had a whole lot to learn back then, it’s true but that kid i was could still teach me a thing or two chorus: but tonight gonna find my fire give thanks for the new days i’m given to try to fall in love again with just being alive cause embers can turn to ash but they can also reignite
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Field of the Dogs Field of the Dogs on a small farm pasture alive with sunflowers tears have fallen down like springtime showers names handpainted on rocks are added through time and simple stick crosses bound with fishing line prechorus: there’s a makeshift bench of blackjack oak log where a carved message reads “Field of the Dogs." chorus: A dogs life spans but a brief part of our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone and another joins the others at rest in the field of the dogs verse: sleek purebreds, mixed breeds shabby, shiny, big, small loyal companions we adored them all they were head rests when we were tired licked our faces to dry sad eyes prechorus: patient playthings for rowdy kids fierce protectors best of friends chorus: A dogs life spans but a brief part of our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone and another joins the others at rest in the field of the dogs bridge: bella and astro born to hunt lovable big klutzy bud when we found bullet he’d been left for dead with a belly shot full of lead there was clyde, cole may and tank Jeb and Bo willie, hank bandit, luke, sugar molly, june, and frank lots of love in the memories of that field chorus: A dogs life spans but a brief part of our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone and another joins the others at rest in the field of the dogs
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Slowpoke’s Field There’s a small ranch pasture alive with sunflowers Where tears have fallen like springtime showers under the lone tree of blackjack oak My grandpa once buried his ol’ hound slowpoke That loved to laze around Though he could run like wind Hunted birds, wrangled herds And thunder terrified him prechorus: Fifteen years as partners oh it was hard to feel as he carved the words that read “slowpoke’s field” chorus: A dogs life spans but a moment in our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone oh, and it’s hard to feel when another joins the others at rest in slowpokes field verse: Collars, notes and chew toys Appeared with new losses Hand painted namestones Simple stick crosses purebreds and mix breeds sleek, shabby, big and small loyal companions Loved one and all chorus: A dogs life spans but a moment in our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone oh, and it’s hard to feel when another joins the others at rest in slowpokes field bridge- they were head rests when we were tired shoulders on which we could cry sensed our emotions at all times patient playthings for rambunctious kids protectors and best friends chorus: A dogs life spans but a moment in our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone oh, and it’s hard to feel when another joins the other good boys and girls at rest in Slowpoke’s Field
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Slowpoke’s Field There’s a shady little spot Neath a blackjack oak With a hand carved sign Sayin’ here lies ole slowpoke His name was always funny Cause he could run like the wind But grandpa gave it to him as a joke Like you would an old close friend prechorus:  Everywhere grandpa went He’d take along that hound I’d never seen him cry Till we laid him in the ground chorus: A dogs life spans but a moment in our own they’re here then just like that God says it’s time to go And heaven gets the better end Of a forever kind of deal when another joins the others at rest in slowpokes field verse:  Collars, notes, chew toys Appeared through time painted stones or stick crosses with every new goodbye And we come out here from time to time To remember all of them Just angels out on loan Til they gotta go back again chorus: A dogs life spans but a moment in our own they’re here then just like that God says it’s time to go And heaven gets the better end Of a forever kind of deal when another joins the others at rest in slowpokes field bridge- they’re head rests when we get tired shoulders where we can cry patient playthings for rowdy kids protectors and the best of friends  chorus: A dogs life spans but a moment in our own they’re here then just like that God says it’s time to go And heaven gets the better end Of a forever kind of deal when another joins the others at rest in slowpokes field
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Salty Verse: It’s a great day to be alive just kicking back on island time hear the waves reshuffling sand and distant sounds of steel drum bands prechorus; sip rum runners from coconut shells splash lemon on lobster tails Chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just let me live the salty life verse folks are happy in the tropics no one’s stewing on heavy topics moods are easy just like the breeze no schedule to keep do as you please catch a sunrise catch a wave catch a nap, catch a fish catch some rays prechorus: catch a happy hour sunset ah, relax, recharge, reset! chorus: i need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just want to live the salty life chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just want to live the salty life
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SPARKPLUG verse: she’s denim and cashmere cold draft beer good French wine campfire queen ballroom dream life of the party every time prechorus: she knows when to be proper but would rather make some noise and she can throw it down with the best of the boys CHORUS: she’s everything rolled into one keeps it interesting makes life fun ball of fire livewire yeah she’s a spark plug verse: a prankster with a poet’s heart a rebel that plays by the rules she may sometimes seem naive but don’t mistake her for a fool prechorus: she’s laid back easygoing usually goes with the flow but if her mind’s deadset she ain’t afraid to let you know CHORUS: she’s everything rolled into one keeps it interesting makes life fun ball of fire livewire yeah she’s a spark plug
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Salty Verse: It’s a great day to be alive just kicking back on island time hear the waves reshuffling sand and distant sounds of steel drum bands prechorus; sip rum runners from coconut shells splash lemon on lobster tails Chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just let me live the salty life verse folks are happy in the tropics no one’s stewing on heavy topics moods are easy just like the breeze no schedule to keep do as you please catch a sunrise catch a wave catch a nap, catch a fish catch some rays prechorus: catch a happy hour sunset ah, relax, recharge, reset! chorus: i need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just want to live the salty life chorus: I need salty air warm sunshine wind in my hair sapphire skies salty water for sandy toes salt with lime when tequila flows salty ladies in flip flops suntanned skin golden locks don’t need much to be satisfied just want to live the salty life
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Little Simple Christmas Things INTRO: Dear Santa It’s almost Christmas And I’ve made my wish list it’s VERSE: classic carols and hot cocoa decorations and cookie dough family holiday movie nights laughter in the wind and twinkling lights happier faces, more random kind acts ugly sweater parties and funny hats homemade fudge and spiked egg nog snuggling up by fire logs CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings in all the little simple Christmas things like VERSE: peaceful stillness and joyful noise the excitement of little girls and boys feeling young even if we’re old getting a kiss under the mistletoe pageants and parties and dinners with friends getting the family together again… the smell of things cooking and fresh cut trees oh give me more of the little things CHORUS: I want to slow it down not get wrapped up in trying to make it so perfect that good’s not good enough more memories, less things real people not screens gonna feel the joy each moment brings in all of the simple little Christmas things gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the little simple Christmas things gonna feel the joy each moment brings.. in all of the little simple Christmas things
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Fly VERSE: lift your eyes look at me wish you could see what i see instead of who you think you’re supposed to be we aren’t built to cram ourselves into boxes where we don’t fit doesn’t mean that We are broken or need to be fixed CHORUS: and you’re perfect as you are don’t be afraid to dare aspire Fly you’re gonna do and be amazing things ‘cause your limit is the sky VERSE: you feel so different want to blend with everyone but variety is what makes life fun CHORUS: and you’re perfect as you are don’t be afraid to dare Aspire Fly you’re gonna do and be amazing things ‘cause your limit is the sky bridge: humanity and kindness they make us one, serve to bind us but our differences remind us…. that we are also each one of a kind waiting for our chance to shine CHORUS: and you’re perfect as you are don’t be afraid to dare to dream to fly you’re gonna do and be amazing things ‘cause your limit is the sky
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The Sky (Perfect) VERSE: lift your eyes and look at me wish you could see what i see instead of who you think you’re supposed to be we aren’t built to cram ourselves into boxes where we don’t fit doesn’t mean that you’re broken and need to be fixed CHORUS: And you’re perfect just as you are don’t be afraid to dare aspire to fly you can do amazing things ‘cause your limit is the sky VERSE: you feel like you don’t fit in wish you could blend with everyone but variety’s what makes it fun CHORUS: And you’re perfect just as you are don’t be afraid to aspire to fly you can do amazing things ‘cause your limit is the sky bridge: we can stand out while standing together and we all have gifts to bring to the table that can make this world better CHORUS: And you’re perfect just as you are don’t be afraid to aspire to fly you can do amazing things ‘cause your limit is the sky
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Your Memory is a Song verse: sometimes pain raw grief and disbelief crash into me head on and God it hurts to breathe when your memory is a sad sad song Chorus: there’s who i was and who i became after you were gone now every day your memory is a song verse: Sometimes anger i just give in let it win don’t give a damn if it’s wrong I let it’s fire keep me warm when your memory is a mad mad song verse: Sometimes I feel like you’re still near just right here sure as summer days are long and i find myself smiling when your memory is a glad glad song Chorus: there’s who i was and who i became after you were gone now every day your memory is a song Bridge: And I hope time Will make me strong And there’ll be more and more Of the Happy songs Chorus: There’s who I was And who I became After you were gone now every day Your memory is a song yeah every day your memory is a song
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Love Us (my person) Verse: sometimes folks can get a little lazy don’t water what we planted take love for granted when life gets crazy don’t usually pin my heart onto my sleeve not the best at expressing may leave you guessing just what you are to me chorus but you’re my person my most favorite one there ever was and I love my life cause i love you and baby i love us Verse: we balance out you’re the yin to my yang by any good measure we fit together like Tarzan and Jane chorus and you’re my person my most favorite one there ever was and I love my life cause i love you and baby i love us chorus and you’re my person my most favorite one there ever was and I love my life cause i love you and baby i love us
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Field of the Dogs Verse: Simple stick crosses bound with fishing line collars and chew toys show up over time in the small farm pasture painted by wildflowers where tears have fallen like April’s showers under a lone blackjack oak where an old fallen log is carved with the words Field of the Dogs Chorus: a dogs life spans but a moment of our own they’re here and just like that they’re gone and another joins the others In the Field of the dogs Verse: they were our head rests when we were tired furry shoulders into which we cried patient playmates for rambunctious kids loyal protectors our best friends sleek purebreds, mixed breeds shabby, shiny, big and small they loved us we loved them all Chorus: a dogs life spans but a moment of our own they’re here and just like that they’re gone and another joins the others In the Field of the dogs bridge: angels just out on loan have to go back again but we come out here to remember them Chorus: a dogs life spans but a moment of our own they’re here and just like that they’re gone and another joins the others In the Field of the dogs
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My Person (I Love Us) Verse: I don’t always show what’s inside my heart not the best at expressing may leave you guessing how important you are pre: sometimes people can get a little lazy don’t water what we planted take love for granted when life gets crazy chorus but you’re my person my most favorite one there ever was and I love my life cause i love you baby i love us Verse: like yin and yang we balance each other by any good measure we go together like cornbread and butter pre: you’re sunrise and dusk and the day in between and when stars orbit the moon and the crickets start to croon you’re dancing through my dreams chorus ‘cause you’re my person my most favorite one there ever was and I love my life cause i love you and baby i love us yeah i love my life cause i love you and baby i love us
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A Good One verse: his adventure would be ending soon he poured a whiskey neat look around the room at all the faces that had shaped his life his smile was relaxed peace was in his eyes pre: he said there were dark days i just had to stare down but the beauty always came back ‘round chorus: and now as a million memories meld quickly into one all i really see all i’m taking with me is the love i can only see the sun and feel grateful cause i had a good run and it sure was oh it sure was a good one verse: said don’t go crying i’ll see you again when your journey’s done but until then i hope you dare to write your own story find your courage reveal your glory pre: ask your older self what was my life about then don’t lose sight of that as the rest of it plays out chorus: so when as your million memories meld quickly into one i hope what you see take with you as you leave is the love that you only see the sun and feel grateful for having a good run friends i wish you oh i wish you a good one chorus: cause now as a million memories meld quickly into one all i really see all i’m taking with me is the love i can only see the sun and feel grateful cause i had a good run and it sure was oh it sure was a good one
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Devil brand new day brand new start God she feels it with all her heart she’s knows she’s got it this time she’s in control of her life birds are singing the sky is bright it sure feels good to see the light until the night (lift into chorus) chorus: when she says oh, no here i go again there’s an angel on my shoulder but the devil on my back always seems to win oh no here i go again verse: one more laugh one more drink one more last time since she’s on that brink a little more guilt a little more shame few more bruises she can’t explain another smile to hide her pain tomorrow she will break the chains it’ll be okay (lift into chorus) chorus: so she says oh, no here i go again there’s an angel on my shoulder but the devil on my back always seems to win oh no here i go again bridge: the wheels they just go round and it’s hard to jump off when they don’t slow down sometimes she tries to leave what she knows behind but she gets scared and jumps back on the ride chorus: and she says oh, no here i go again there’s an angel on my shoulder but the devil on my back always seems to win oh no here i go again but the devil on my back always seems to win God help me here i go again
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The Hurricane verse: you once thought it was easy smooth sailing ocean calm until one storm turned to many and the love you had was gone pre- But I SEE you and God I know your rage the particular pain of trying to explain to everyone else what you don’t understand yourself chorus: And you’re gonna come out on the other side make it through and in time you’ll find your smile feel the sunlight again and those battle scars they’ll just be part of who you are and you’ll be okay after the hurricane verse: I’d been young and naive I blamed him he blamed me but the lies we tell ourselves they keep us from being free we tread painful growth and hard change came to understand what it was too much damage had been done to save the wreckage of us pre- SO I see YOU and God I know the rage the particular pain of trying to explain to everyone else what I didn’t understand myself what you don’t understand yourself chorus: And you’re gonna come out on the other side make it through and in time you’ll find your smile feel the sunlight again and those battle scars they’ll just be part of who you are and you’ll be okay after the hurricane yeah you’re gonna be okay after the hurricane
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This Field is for the Dogs verse: on a small family farm there’s a field where primrose sway eyes have watered that soil with salty pain where grandpa once buried his favorite old hound we’ d never seen him cry ’til he laid that dog in the ground pre: that’s the seed that started this garden of rest where we now remember the friends that were our best chorus: Oh their life spans but a moment of our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone and another joins the others… here- ‘neath an old blackjack oak where we sit on an old log by a hand carved sign that says This Field is For the Dogs verse: collars, notes, and chew toys showed up there over time painted stones, stick crosses marked new goodbyes from purebreds to mixed breeds sleek, shabby, big, small gentle souls that loved fiercely oh how we miss them all pre: and the furry shoulders into which we cried or cuddled into like pillows in the night chorus: Oh their life spans but a moment of our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone and another joins the others ‘neath an old blackjack oak where we sit on an old log by a hand carved sign that says This Field is For the Dogs bridge- lots has changed here from way back when but this pasture remains quiet, unchanged this spot is just for them chorus: Oh their life spans but a moment of our own they’re here then just like that they’re gone and another joins the others… here- ‘neath an old oak tree the makeshift bench an old log by a hand carved sign that says This Field is For the Dogs
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Who You’re Gonna Be Verse: you tried to run before you crawled scaled the crib rail like a prison wall smiling face eager eyes time raced on now you’re ready to fly Chorus: you have dreams to chase and trails to blaze on your journey your life waits it’s gonna be great so go! go and see! go and do! go and be! go be you go become who you’re gonna be VERSE: hope you’ll lift up those that are down on their knees work, play and love with integrity follow your heart but don’t sell your soul make the choices that make you whole give back to the world and respect the earth stand by your beliefs  know your worth Chorus: you have dreams to chase and trails to blaze on your journey jump on in let the fun begin and go! go and see! go and do! go and be! go be you go become who you’re gonna be chorus: you have dreams to chase and trails to blaze on your journey aim real high try to touch the sky and go! go and see! go and do! go and be! go be you go become who you’re gonna be
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The Roots verse: there’s nothing on earth quite like a slow country sunrise coffee on the porch swing with the love of my life or a day winding down into pink and purple sky watching kids count the stars and chasing firelflies no hurries, no worries no rat races slowing down breathing in the simple kind of graces chorus: yeah these boots these boots have gotten me around seen new places met new faces but the one thing i’ve found is that my roots my roots belong right here in this ground verse: folks round here work hard days then cut loose under neon lights it’s rodeos and county fairs touchdown Friday nights tip their hats and hold open doors help you out when you’re in need look you right in the eyes don’t make promises they can’t keep chorus: yeah these boots these boots have gotten me around seen new places met new faces but the one thing i’ve found is that my roots my roots belong right here in this ground bridge: i once heard it said that heaven is where good memories meet our hopes and dreams and i’d like to think though i can’t yet know that i can take some of this along when it’s my time to go chorus: these boots these boots have gotten me around seen new places met new faces but the one thing i’ve found is that my roots my roots belong right here in the ground
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The Roots verse: there’s nothing on earth quite like a slow country sunrise coffee on the porch swing with the love of my life or a day winding down into pink and purple sky watching kids count the stars and chasing firelflies no hurries, no worries no rat races slowing down breathing in the simple kind of graces chorus: yeah these boots these boots have gotten me around seen new places met new faces but the one thing i’ve found is that my roots my roots belong right here in this ground verse: folks round here work hard days then cut loose under neon lights it’s rodeos and county fairs touchdown Friday nights tip their hats and hold open doors help you out when you’re in need look you right in the eyes don’t make promises they can’t keep chorus: yeah these boots these boots have gotten me around seen new places met new faces but the one thing i’ve found is that my roots my roots belong right here in this ground chorus: these boots these boots have gotten me around seen new places met new faces but the one thing i’ve found is that my roots my roots belong right here in the ground
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again, tonight or "the conversation" verse 1 (female) oh i don’t doubt that you love me and that you know i love you too or that settling in to routine is something that all partners do but i wonder when our eyes meet if you see me or just look through did that passion turn to indifference where are the sparks that once flew *chorus 1 (female) but baby i miss us the way your eyes were filled with light we were the best of friends our fire was burning bright so won’t you c’mon cmon and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight verse 2 (male) sometimes feels like we’re coworkers duties chores and bills always hover other times there’s only silence two shadows of former lovers the daily grind is like a rat race can never see the finish line we grew out of who we were once upon a time *chorus (male) but baby i miss us the way your eyes were filled with light we were the best of friends our fire was burning bright so won’t you c’mon cmon and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight bridge section ***** (male and female) female- when both ends burn i’m scared i’ll disappear so please don’t forget to love me, don’t forget i’m here male- things may change but my love hasn’t and my heart’s still yours if you’ll still have it * final chorus (male AND female come together) yeah baby i miss us the way your eyes were filled with light we were the best of friends our fire was burning bright so won’t you c’mon cmon and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight c’mon c’mon and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight
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The Conversation Verse: I wonder when our eyes meet if you still see me or just look through but i don’t doubt that you love me and that you know I love you or that settling into routine is just something partners do prechorus: passion cools through time it’s a common situation to look up one day and need to have this conversation chorus: ‘Cause Baby I miss us how your eyes were filled with light Hearts on fire burning bright so won’t you come on and dance with me Let’s find ourselves again tonight Verse: we talk alot of business chores and bills always hover other times there’s just silence two shadows of past lovers worn down by the daily grind a race with no finish line prechorus: Changes through the years Can crack strong foundations If we don’t pause the noise And have the conversation chorus: ‘Cause Baby I miss us how your eyes were filled with light Hearts on fire burning bright so won’t you come on and dance with me let’s find ourselves again tonight We’re still in there, somewhere let’s find ourselves again tonight
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