Randy Adams

A Kid Like You

Plays: 26

Backstory

I have three beautiful children. They are all unique, strong personality, good sense of humor, thoughtful. I'm so blessed! But they are kids, they are immature at times, forgetful, they make silly decisions. It's a beautiful ride and this song is about all of them!

Also, I wrote a song called "The Man I'm Trying To Be" when I found out I was going to be a dad for the first time. So the middle and youngest child have been saying, you have to write a song for us too!

Lyrics

[Verse]
When you grow up, I hope you have, a kid like you
Hates brushing teeth, cleaning up, can never find their shoes
Takes a sharpie, to your leather seats, and drives you crazy
(lift voice) I’ll laugh when they put you through, what you put me through

[Chorus]
And you’ll smile so big, when you hold em in the delivery room
Trade those Friday nights, to be home watching cartoons
I guess I’ll tell you the truth
(lift voice) Even if God let me choose
I’d still pick
A Kid Like You
A Kid Like You

[Verse 2]
When they fall down, scrape their knee, get a little boo boo
Their heart gets broke, the first time, you’ll feel it too
They try to lie, sneakin in, past curfew
(lift voice) I’ll remind ya, you did it too

[Chorus]
And you’ll smile so big, when you hold em in the delivery room
Trade those Friday nights, to be home watching cartoons
I guess I’ll tell you the truth
(lift voice) Even if God let me choose
I’d still pick
A Kid Like You
A Kid Like You

[Outro]
I’ll tell you exactly, what I’d do
I’d pick you

A Song Is Like A Woman

Plays: 9

Backstory

Wrote this with my friend. I had a melody started and he added a cool layer on guitar. I don't remember how the lyrics came about, it was just a song written on the spur of the moment. We thought it was classic country and loved it!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
A song is like a woman
Can Get you drinking in the dark
Going over the words
That cut so deep and sharp
It can give a man the blues
it can break his heart
Oh, a song is like a woman
Can Get you drinking in the dark

[Verse 2]
A song is like a woman
Make your heart beat so fast
Make you fall in love
And leave behind the past
Both can get you speeding
With your foot on the gas
Oh, a song is like a woman
Make your heart beat so fast

[Chorus]
Sometimes they’re sad and lonely
Like when he stopped loving her today
But when you find the right one
It can make the world go away
Both make the sweetest sound
Sweet as Amazing Grace
Lost in this moment
A song is like a woman

[Verse 3]
A song is like a woman
you can play them both
But when you do
You're just putting on a show
They get stuck in your mind
And you can't let them go
A song is like a woman
Oh God love them both

[Chorus]
Sometimes they’re sad and lonely
Like When he stopped loving her today
But when you find the right one
It can make the world go away
Both make the sweetest sound
Sweet as Amazing Grace
Lost in this moment
A song is like a woman

[Outro]
Both get you dancing
Help a sinner find his way
Lost in this moment
A song is like a woman
Lost in this moment
A song is like a woman

Ain't Lonely No More

Plays: 10

Backstory

A long time ago, a relationship ended. I wrote this when I was bummed out.

Lyrics

She rests her head on my chest
As She slips into a dream
It would hurt her so bad
If She knew why I can't sleep
Staring at that old lamp
The one we bought in Ver-sales
Just wasting an afternoon
Huntin down yard sales

[Chorus]
Now I ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more
[guitar continues rhythmic pattern]

[Verse 2]
Tried to call and change your mind
But you got a new cell phone
I heard you moved in with him
A couple weeks ago
Do you wear that red dress for him baby
The one you used to wear for me
I started smoking again
It's so hard to believe

[Chorus]
That you ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more

[instrumental]

[Verse 3]
Sitting here watching her sleep
Wishing she was gone
Wonder if you're doing the same thing
If you’re nights feel so long

[Chorus]
But I ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more
I ain't so sure
That I ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more
Ain't lonely no more

Good and Decent Man

Plays: 5

Backstory

One of the earlier songs I ever wrote. I wrote the first song, and the rest of the song seemed to write itself.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
On a farm on the edge of town
He was busy putting cattle out
They rode in with their horses and their guns
The outlaws wanted food and money
He decided they’d taken plenty
He put up a fight, but he never stood a chance

[Chorus]
And he sang
Goodbye, goodbye my lover
Please send a letter to my mother
Tell her I'm in the arms of the Lord
I finally paid for all my sins
I've been washed and I've been cleansed
I'll die a good and decent man

[Verse 2]
The gang headed west and they made a camp
A guilty cowboy's head was in a mess
He rode into town to have himself a drink
In the street he heard the sweetest voice
Right there and then he made a choice
He’d do anything to make her fancy him
Late at night he’s sobbing like a child
His mean jaded hearts turning soft and mild
She changed his soul, made him a righteous man

[Chorus]
And he sang
Thank you, thank you my lover
You’ve touched my life like no other
I can feel the arms of the Lord
I finally confessed all my sins
I've been washed and I've been cleansed
I’ll live as a good and decent man

[Verse 3]
A lawman's posse surrounded the house
Said you have a minute to come out
For what you've done, you have to meet the noose

[Chorus]
And he sang
Goodbye, goodbye my lover
Please send a letter to my mother
Tell her I'm in the arms of the Lord
I owe a debt for all my sins
But I've been washed and I've been cleansed
I'll die a good and decent man

[Outro]
And She cried, goodbye, goodbye my lover

Honeymoon

Plays: 7

Backstory

Was just thinking about my wife and I thought, everday feels like a honeymoon. And then I wrote this song!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Buy a ring, one knee,
Say yes, call the family
Start planning, a big wedding
Pick a cake, and a dress, Flower arrangements
I’ll book us, a getaway

[Chorus]
Honeymoon
Run away with you
We’re In the islands, but I’m on the moon
Kiss you again, that makes a thousand
The sun, and sand, and me on your skin
Honeymoon, honeymoon

[Verse 2]
Throw rice, at us
Update my status
To married, then to the hotel room
Pack a bag, catch a flight, after lovin all night
It’s time for our rendezvous

[Chorus]
Honeymoon
Run away with you
We’re In the islands, but I’m on the moon
Kiss you again, that makes a thousand
The sun, and sand, and me on your skin
Honeymoon, honeymoon

[Bridge]
Honeymoon, honeymoon

[Chorus]
Honeymoon
Run away with you
We’re In the islands, but I’m on the moon
Kiss you again, that makes a million
The sun, and sand, and me on your skin
Honeymoon, honeymoon

Do Ya'll Need Any Cucumbers

Plays: 110

Backstory

My father in law always asks us if we need cucumbers. We left his house one night and I started writing this song on the drive back in my head.

Lyrics

[Chorus]
Do yall need any cucumbers
I got more than I can eat
There’s some there in a Kroger bag
Laying on the front porch swing
That’s what pap-paw always says
Before we leave
Do yall need any cucumbers
I got plenty

[Verse1]
These kids are growing like weeds
Better put a brick on their head
Yes they can stay the night
No they’re never bad
No need to rush off
I’ll put on some coffee
Sit back down
Spend a little more time with me

[Chorus]
Do yall need any cucumbers
I got more than I can eat
There’s some there in a Kroger bag
Laying on the front porch swing
That’s what pap-paw always says
Before we leave
Do yall need any cucumbers
I got plenty

[verse 2]
That front tire looks a little low
They take thirty five pounds each
Wait and ill grab the hose
Fill it up in a breeze
Don’t make me worry
Now don’t you hurry
Take it slow on your way home
Oh and before you go

[Chorus]
Do yall need any cucumbers
I got more than I can eat
There’s some there in a Kroger bag
Laying on the front porch swing
That’s what pap-paw always says
Before we leave
Do yall need any cucumbers
I got plenty

Do yall need any cucumbers
I got plenty

I DON'T CARE

Plays: 19

Backstory

My brother is a free spirit and never really grew up. He doesn't want for much, likes to party, and lives on bare minimum. I heard he was living in a tent under a bridge, and I thought, "He really doesn't care." Then I wrote this song. While he has his share of issues, I like to think of him on his best days. On the river without a care!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Floatin on this River raft I ain't got a boat
Puffing on a cigarette I probably shouldn't smoke
People say it's bad for me but I don't care
Boss called this morning said I better come to work
But I didn't feel like putting on a shirt
Now the sun's burning up my skin and I don't care

[Chorus]
'Cause I feel great
I feel fine
Got this country air
I Got peace of mind
Some chase dreams
I’m Chasin good times
If you don't like how I'm living out here
I don't care

[Verse 2]
I Holler to the canoe toss me a bud
I pop the top gulp it down I love these suds
Mama says I drink too much but I don't care
She keeps telling me get a girlfriend
But all them pretty girls try to change who I am
If they don't like me laid back then I don't care

[Chorus]
'Cause I feel great
I feel fine
Got this country air
I got peace of mind
Some chase dreams
I’m Chasin good times
If you don't like how I'm living out here
I don't care

[Bridge]
I used to have a little band that would play with me
But one went to jail and one got married
So I'm playing all alone and I don't care
Take it away me
La da da da doo da da doo doo
La da da da doo da da doo doo
La da da da da doo doo doo

[Chorus]
I feel great
I feel fine
Got this country air
I got peace of mind
Some chase dreams
I’m Chasin good times
If you don't like how I'm living out here
I don't care
If you don't like how I'm living out here
I don't care

I'M A TABLE

Plays: 8

Backstory

My wife's family always went to the her grandma's farm Sunday after church. All the aunts, uncles, cousins, grandbabies - I married in but it became very special to me as well. Last month my wife's aunt Barb passed away. The morning of her funeral I woke up early and wrote this song from the farm table's perspective.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'm a table
In an old Kentucky farmhouse kitchen
I've been here for generations
I'm part of the family
Children grow up
And go off to chase their dreams
But they come back on Sundays
My favorite day of the week

[Chorus]
Oh the love I've seen cooked in every dish
When they held Granny's hand or made a birthday wish
The hours of laughter made time pass by faster (mmm)

[Verse 2]
I've held their memories
Old pictures and obituaries
Homework and good stories
They're carved into me
Some are gone now
At home with the Lord
The one they always thank the meal for
But I still save them a seat

[Chorus]
Oh the love I've seen cooked in every dish
When they held Granny's hand gave new babies a kiss
The hours of laughter made time pass by faster

[Outro]
I'm a table
In an old Kentucky farmhouse kitchen
I've been here five generations
I'm part of the family

It's Gonna Cost Ya

Plays: 2

Backstory

My wife was at the end of a not great relationship when we met. It was dead in the water but they hadn't broken up all the way. Before she officially dated me, she ended it. She's a very ethical girl! But I wrote this song from the perspective of a guy wanting another guy's girl!

You can leave him and have me, but it's gonna cost ya!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The eight dollar drinks yeah they add up
Tomorrow morning's gonna suck
This shotgun bar therapy
It's gonna cost ya

[Verse 2]
You keep on letting him let you down
But you treat him like he wears a crown
He's a playboy and you're playing his game
It's gonna cost ya

[Chorus]
It's gonna cost ya a whole lot of tears
A full tank of gas to leave him standing there
Maybe a few good friends that blame you for breaking up with him
you know you oughta
But it's gonna cost ya

[Verse 3]
Girl I know you're vulnerable
The timing is bad I sound like a fool
But I gotta wear my heart on my sleeve
Or It'll cost me

[Verse 4]
All you do is hurt with him
And I want to be more than friends
I’ll restore your faith in love
But It's gonna cost ya

[Chorus]
It's gonna cost ya a whole lot of tears
A full tank of gas to leave him standing there
Maybe a few good friends that blame you for breaking up with him
you know you oughta
But it's gonna cost ya
It's gonna cost ya

[Bridge]
And I'll be the one that they blame
I'll be the one that stole you away
And I'll be the one thankful that you're mine
It's gonna cost ya

[Outro]
It's gonna cost ya

I Will Too

Plays: 18

Backstory

Cliche I know, but this is a song that just came out of nowhere.... I play music at my church and lately I've just been led by the Holy Spirit to glorify God in songwriting. All creation sings His praise and that's what this song is about!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If the flowers wear their Sunday best
If the mountains rise to feel Your breath
If the valley echoes Your sweet name
If the dew lays down Hosanna praise

[Chorus]
I will too, I'll sing along
With creation's worship song
If the rocks cry out
And waterfalls bow down
I will too
I will too

[Verse 2]
If the robin rises humming a tune
If the sun paints a tribute on the moon
If the jasmine makes You a sweet perfume
If the world's waiting for the groom

[Chorus]
I will too, I'll sing along
With creation's worship song
If the rocks cry out
And waterfalls bow down
I will too
I will too

[Bridge]
If the dogwood dances I will too
If the horses run I will run for You
If heaven and earth will be made new
I will too

[Chorus]
I will too, I'll sing along
With creation's worship song
If the rocks cry out
And waterfalls bow down
When the waterfalls bow down
I will too
I will too

Jesus Is King Overall Afterall

Plays: 6

Backstory

I feel like the Holy Spirit wrote this one through my hands. Praise Jesus!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Heavy, burdens, I'm tired, of carrying
Even, the bird sang, after they've been in the rain

[Chorus]
'Cause Jesus is King over all after all
So we don't stay down when we fall
We all fall short of His glory
His love is never ending

[Verse 2- keep same melody as verse 1]
Prayin, For Healin, Taking it, All to Him
In, Christ, I'm free, The God who sees me

[Chorus]
'Cause Jesus is King over all after all
So we don't stay down when we fall
We all fall short of His glory
His love is never ending

[Instrumental- not too crazy- keep the mood reflective]

[Chorus- same melody as first chorus- soft]
'Cause Jesus is King over all after all
So we don't stay down when we fall
We all fall short of His glory
His love is never ending

Jesus Is King Overall Afterall (Female Voice)

Plays: 5

Backstory

I feel like the Holy Spirit wrote this one through my hands. Praise Jesus!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Heavy, burdens, I'm tired, of carrying
Even, the bird sang, after they've been in the rain

[Chorus]
'Cause Jesus is King over all after all
So we don't stay down when we fall
We all fall short of His glory
His love is never ending

[Verse 2- keep same melody as verse 1]
Prayin, For Healin, Taking it, All to Him
In, Christ, I'm free, The God who sees me

[Chorus]
'Cause Jesus is King over all after all
So we don't stay down when we fall
We all fall short of His glory
His love is never ending

[Instrumental- not too crazy- keep the mood reflective]

[Chorus- same melody as first chorus- soft]
'Cause Jesus is King over all after all
So we don't stay down when we fall
We all fall short of His glory
His love is never ending

John's Song

Plays: 15

Backstory

I preached through the Gospel of John and started writing this song. A couple years later I finished it! I wanted to write about when John went to the empty tomb with Peter.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Mary what is this you say, how could the stone be rolled away
So I run, as fast as I can
I bend down, look in the room, the morning lights up the tomb, but
No body remains

[Chorus]
I believe, I believe, The Savior is raised
The one who loves me, the one who leads me, alive this third day
Glory glory, Hallelujah, show me His face
I believe, I believe, The Savior is Raised

[Verse 2]
Peter follows and goes in, we see the strips of linen
And the cloth, that was on His head
We sit talking Sunday night, He appears before our eyes
And we hear, “Peace Be With You”

[Chorus]
I believe, I believe, The Savior is raised
The one who loves me, the one who leads me, alive this third day
Glory glory, Hallelujah, I see His face
I believe, I believe, The Savior is Raised

[Bridge, C, Am, G]
He breathes, says receive the Holy Spirit from Me
Anyone’s sin, you can forgive, make disciples for Me
He breathes, says receive the Holy Spirit from Me
Anyone’s sin, you can forgive, make disciples for Me

[Chorus]
I believe, I believe, The Savior is raised
The one who loves me, the one who leads me, alive this third day
Glory glory, Hallelujah, I see His face
I believe, I believe, The Savior is Raised

Glory glory, Hallelujah, I see His face

Keeping Up With The Jones

Plays: 14

Backstory

My wife were talking about finances and the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" came out.... I thought to myself at the time, "Keeping up with the Jones" as in George Jones. I mulled the idea around in my head for a few months until one day I hit a melody on the guitar that felt right and I started writing the lyrics. I knew I wanted to focus on keeping up in terms of music and in terms of partying.... But while I was writing the song I listened to George's album "The Cold Hard Truth". It's an album with the song "Choices" on it. It's his way of owning up to his mistakes. So this is where the bridge came about- REDEMPTION! In the bridge, I reference one song from the album "When the last curtain falls" and "Sinners and Saints". I'm really happy with this one. It pays tribute to a legend who is unrivaled, while reflecting on our own choices too.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Daddy gave me a six string, a Martin D-35
Said learn to play it son, it used to be mine
He handed me a a cassette, it said George Jones
“The Cold Hard Truth”, he said just play along

[Chorus]
Keeping up with the Jones, I’m Keeping up with the Jones
He never missed a show, in my headphones
If you want to make em laugh, make em cry, or take em back home….
You can’t go wrong…. Keepin up with the Jones

[Verse 2]
I was playing Broadway, in music city
Finding my sound, I was the life of the party
And I started drinking…. And I didn’t stop
Just like the possum, a chip off the old block

[Chorus]
Keeping up with the Jones, old No Show Jones
Barely hangin on, I lost it all
Had to pack it up, tuck my tail, and head on back home
How’d I go so wrong…. Keepin up with the Jones?

[Bridge]
Before the last curtain falls, and you go to your grave
Do like old George, admit your mistakes
Cause the only difference, in sinners and saints
One is forgiven, and the other one aint

[Chorus]
Keeping up with the Jones, I’m Keeping up with the Jones
He never missed a show, in my headphones
If you want to make em laugh, make em cry, or take em back home….
You can’t go wrong…. Keepin up with the Jones

Kinda Sad Like That

Plays: 2

Backstory

A buddy was getting divorced. I wrote this song after having a conversation with him and encouraging him.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It's like an old man at a Denny's sitting all alone
Gold band on his finger, missing meals cooked at home
Everything is quiet where laughter filled the air
Wondering how did I get here

[Chorus]
I'm kind of sad like that
I just want to be mad
I want to miss you even though you ain't coming back
I'm kind of sad like that

[Verse 2]
Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman wrote He Stopped Loving Her Today
I don't know what happened to them but I sure can relate
Wish you would come see me one last time
You still prey upon my mind

[Chorus]
I'm kind of sad like that
I just want to be mad
I want to miss you even though you ain't coming back
I'm kind of sad like that
A cigarette, a bourbon, and half a six-pack
I'm kind of sad like that

Memories (I Wouldn't Be Me, Without You)

Plays: 2

Backstory

I wrote the first line and had it for about a year but never finished. Then a guy at church was upset one night because an old buddy of his passed away. I started thinking about my old buddies I haven't seen in years. Then I finished the song!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Memories, in the back of your mind
Like that old yellow Cutlas, cruisin on a summer night
They take you back, down some old roads
Remind ya who you are, how you got this far, where it is you wanna go
Memories, Yeah, Oh

[Chorus'
It's crazy how the time flew
I wouldn't be me, without you

[Verse 2]
They flooded back, When I got the news
It’s been 20 years since I seen ya, but I’m feelin blue
We were boys, back in the day
Wild and free, young and green, I remember you that way

[Chorus]
It’s crazy how the time flew
I wouldn’t be me, without you

[Verse 3]
That picture of us, at Daytona beach
We drove all night just to jump in and leave

[Chorus]
t’s crazy how the time flew
I wouldn’t be me, without you
It’s crazy how the time flew
I wouldn’t be me, without you

Memories, in the back of your mind

One of One

Plays: 11

Backstory

Went for a walk with my wife. She stopped and picked wildflowers off the side of the road. Later that night I started the song off using that idea and the rest of the song flowed out.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
She picks flowers, off the side of the road
Puts em in a mason jar in the window
When she holds a baby, she can't help but smile
She’s timeless, she’ll never go out of style

[Pre-chorus]
She’s a diamond, a perfect jewel
Beautiful, sexy, and cool

[Chorus]
She’s one of one, she’s one of a kind
A rare find, like a fine wine
A limited edition in mint condition
A cut above the rest, she gets better with time
In a league of her own, she feels like home
Everywhere we go, she shines like gold
I’m the luckiest cause she’s my girl
Ain't none like her in the whole wide world

[Verse 2]
She’s witty, and full of grace
She’s never, an acquired taste
She knows no stranger, she’s down to earth
I know what I got, and what she’s worth

[Pre-chorus]
I don’t know why she’s so in love with me
But don’t you dare wake me up, from this dream

[Chorus]
She’s one of one, she’s one of a kind
A rare find, like a fine wine
A limited edition in mint condition
A cut above the rest, she gets better with time
In a league of her own, she feels like home
Everywhere we go, she shines like gold
I’m the luckiest cause she’s my girl
Ain't none like her in the whole wide world
In the whole wide world
In the whole wide world

She’s one of one, she’s one of a kind
She’s one of one, she’s one of a kind

One More Day

Plays: 8

Backstory

I work in an insurance office. An old man came in talking about having to move into an assisted living home with his wife who has alzheimer's. He said it's the worst disease and so hard to see her go through. He said he hopes he lives one day longer than her so he can take care of her.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
They moved to an old folks home (nursing)
He had cancer, her mind was gone
When I walked in he was brushing her hair
She didn’t even know he was there

I tried, to give, him a break
He said, “Grandson, that’s okay”

[Chorus]
I thank God that I’m the one, that she gave all her love
For 62 years
As we get to the end, I hope I outlive
Her, so I can calm her fears
I ask God when I pray,
If she goes I just need, One More Day

[Verse 2]
I’ll pick her a dress and bible verse
Before they take her in that hearse
That’s the last thing i gotta do
Then the Lord can take me home too

[Chorus]
I thank God that I’m the one, that she gave all her love
For 62 years
As we get to the end, I hope I outlive
Her, so I can calm her fears
I ask God when I pray,
If she goes I just need, One More Day

[Bridge]
Grandma passed away that night
With grandpa right by her side
There wasn’t a dry eye
When we heard him cry

[Chorus]
I thank God that I’m the one, that she gave all her love
For 62 years
Where her life ends, Heaven begins
She has no more fear
Now I’ll say, when I pray
I’m ready, to go today
Yes, I’m ready, to go today

Read Between The Lines

Plays: 4

Backstory

Long time ago, I was bummed out when a relationship ended. She didn't write me a letter but this song came together out of the pain.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It's written in all red
And tore along the edge
Yeah she wrote it in a hurry
It's folded here in my pocket
I came home and found it
She tried her best not to hurt me

[Chorus]
Bartender pour me a drink
I wanna get drunk so I can't think about her
I should have read between the lines before tonight
If I had I would have known that we weren't alright
She tried to tell me I wasn't listening
But right now I can see
She made it clear this time I can read between the lines
Between the lines

[Verse 2]
It was a month ago
She mentioned Mexico
We could use a getaway
I told her I was busy
Work needed me
But maybe we'd go someday
I wonder if she's there now
Wish I could turn back time somehow (somehow)

[Chorus]
I should have read between the lines before tonight
If I had I would have known that we weren't alright
She tried to tell me I wasn't listening
But right now I can see
She made it clear this time I can read between the lines
Between the lines

[Bridge]
She ends with a P.S. I'll always love you
Hating myself for what I put her through

[Chorus]
I should have read between the lines before tonight
If I had I would have known that we weren't alright
She tried to tell me I wasn't listening
But right now I can see
She made it clear this time I can read between the lines
Between the lines

[Outro]
It's written in all red
And tore along the edge
She wrote it in a hurry

She's Had It With Me

Plays: 4

Backstory

A friend of mine was left by his wife for another man. He's a great guy and I really felt like she messed up and would regret it someday. I just thought, "she's already had true love" and the song came to life from that.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If you see her drinkin alone downtown
Mascara tears rollin down
You might think some cowboy broke her heart
She just needs her true love story to start

[Chorus]
She’s Had It With Me, But she threw it all away
She’s Had it With Me, Got Her own self to blame
She broke her heart, when she broke mine
Wishes she could go back in time
I didn’t want you to think
Real love wouldn’t leave her that way
Cause she’s had it with me

[Verse 2]
If you see her listenin to cheatin songs
She aint the one that’s been done wrong
She’s just punishing herself
For putting my love back on the shelf

[Chorus]

[Bridge/Instrumental- nelly vocals]
Yeah she’s had it with

[Fade Out]
She’s had it with me

Sometimes

Plays: 6

Backstory

My wife is the girl next door! And we all know the type, the sweet and down to earth girl next door you can't help but fall for. We hope and pray they like us back! That's the ispiration behind this song.

Lyrics

[Verse]
Every guy, in this town
Has fallen, in love, with you
Not saying, I have
But I see, why they do

You’re down to earth, pretty too
The perfect girl next door
Maybe that’s why, I’m confused
Wondering if you want more

[Chorus]
Sometimes I think you’re feeling me
But honey you’re sure hard to read
Are ya flirtin’ or friendly
It’s a mystery

And Sometimes I’m dyin to see
If kissin you is like I dream
Might sound crazy
But don’t lie
Am I on you mind
Sometimes

[Verse 2]
You’re nice, to everyone
That, you, meet
You’re so, innocent
Don’t mean to mislead

Oh but that smile, that laugh
The way you throw back your hair
That one time, you touched my arm
Baby is there something there

[Chorus]
Sometimes I think you’re feeling me
But honey you’re sure hard to read
Are ya flirtin’ or friendly
It’s a mystery

And Sometimes I’m dyin to see
If kissin you is like I dream
Might sound crazy
But don’t lie
Am I on you mind
Sometimes

[instrumental]

[Chorus]
And Sometimes I’m dyin to see
If kissin you is like I dream
Might sound crazy
But don’t lie
Am I on you mind
Sometimes

Am I on your mind
Sometimes

Songs Nobody's Ever Heard

Plays: 5

Backstory

My dream is to have a song on the radio by a major recording artist. There's a lot of "No's" in the songwriting business. I started coming to terms that maybe my songs will never make it or be heard. This song was written to deal with that feeling.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
They’re scribbled on napkins And notebooks under the bed
Their melodies dance in their authors head
They want to be played, the dream is radio
One will make it, and ten thousand won’t

[Chorus]
Here’s to the ones about heartache
And love at first sight
Their the soundtrack to somebody’s life
Here’s to the one about your dad,
or learning to ride a bike
Cheers to the words of the songs nobody’s ever heard
Here’s to the songs nobody’s ever heard
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, nah nah nah nah

[Verse 2]
Nashville in the rear view, north on 65
A guitar in the trunk and tears in her eyes
They told her no, she wanted it so bad
She’s got ballads and anthems packed in her bags

[Chorus]
Here’s to the ones about heartache
And love at first sight
Their the soundtrack to somebody’s life
Here’s to the one about your dad,
or learning to ride a bike
Cheers to the words of the songs nobody’s ever heard
Here’s to the songs nobody’s ever heard
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, nah nah nah nah

[Bridge]
She turned that car around
Cause even though she’s hurt
The world needs a song nobody’s ever heard

[Chorus]
Here’s to the ones about heartache
And love at first sight
Cheers to the words of the songs nobody’s ever heard
Here’s to the songs nobody’s ever heard

Three Chords And A Lie

Plays: 5

Backstory

Just was thinking about country music and the "three chords and the truth" phrase we all know. And the idea of "three chords and a lie" about writing a song with a woman who leaves you high and dry came out.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
She sparkled on that Bluebird stage
Open mic she blew me away
I got her name and I bought her a drink
We wrote love songs, stayed up all night
I fell hard but by daylight
She was gone and I felt lost

How could she write those words and just leave
And how’d she steal a piece of me

[Chorus]
Three chords and a lie, got me messed up tonight
My country’s got the blues
Can’t believe a single verse, not the ones I sang with her
And I don’t know what to do
She never said goodbye, guess her and I didn’t rhyme
With Three chords and a lie
Three chords and a lie

[Verse 2]
Hadn’t thought about her, in a month
Turned on the radio, in my truck
And there she was
With another guy singing our duet
She’s prolly fooling him too I bet
But it still makes me cry

[Chorus]
Three chords and a lie, got me messed up tonight
My country’s got the blues
Can’t believe a single verse, not the ones I sang with her
And I don’t know what to do
She never said goodbye, guess her and I didn’t rhyme
With Three chords and a lie
Three chords and a lie

[Bridge]
She burned the bridge we wrote
Don’t feel like a song, more like a joke

[Outrus]]
Three chords and a lie
Three chords and a lie
Three chords and a lie

The Gospeler

Plays: 10

Backstory

I was preaching through the book of Acts and just felt inspired by the early church who spread the Gospel despite the danger. This song is for them and all the evangelists throughout history.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
They walked to Damascus
And sailed across the ocean blue
To spread the message
Jesus died for you

[Chorus]
How beautiful are the feet of the gospeler
Of the gospeler
How perfect and sweet are the words
Of the gospeler
Of the gospeler

[Verse 2]
The Holy Spirit led them
And gave them what to say
Sickness and Demons
Were sent running away

[Chorus]
How beautiful are the feet of the gospeler
Of the gospeler
How perfect and sweet are the words
Of the gospeler
Of the gospeler

[Bridge]
How beautiful are the feet of the gospeler
Of the gospeler
Salvation is in the words
Of the gospeler
Of the gospeler

[Verse 3]
Some followed Jesus to the cross
Some were burned at the stake
They offered forgiveness to their enemies

[Outro]
How beautiful are the feet
Of the gospeler
Of the gospeler

Three Little Dots

Plays: 13

Backstory

Saw three little dots on my phone texting with my wife.... just throught about the anticipation of waiting for what someone will say and wrote the song.

Lyrics

[verse 1]
I see, you down, town again
Sipping slow, with, your friends
You smile so big when I walk up
I don’t think about you all that much

[verse 2]
Okay, so, that’s a lie
I think, about, you all the time
Another guy just bought you a drink
Now you’re leaving, oh why’d I wait

[pre-chorus]
Now I’m lose-in, my whole mind
I text you fast, you free Friday night….

[chorus]
Three little dots flashing off an on
Please don’t put me in the friend zone
Am I taking an L or you on a date
Come on now honey don’t do me this way
Don’t shoot me down I done shot my shot
Give me good news after three little dots

[verse 3]
I aint, lookin, for a fling
I, want, the real thing
I can’t help how you make me feel
Listen darlin’ I’m just keeping it real

[pre chorus]
I shoulda asked you face to face
That’s my bad, need a little grace

[chorus]
Three little dots flashing off an on
Please don’t put me in the friend zone
Am I taking an L or you on a date
Come on now honey don’t do me this way
Don’t shoot me down I done shot my shot
Give me good news after three little dots

[Bridge]
Come on honey flirt with me
A little kiss emoji
That’s what I’d like to read
On my screen

[chorus]
Three little dots flashing off an on
Please don’t put me in the friend zone
Am I taking an L or you on a date
Come on now honey don’t do me this way
Don’t shoot me down I done shot my shot
Give me good news after three little dots

I Love Jesus The Most

Plays: 5

Backstory

I play at church a lot and just enjoy songs about my savior, Jesus Christ.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Everybody knows I’m a sucker for fireflies
And dairy queen ice cream in July
I know all the words to every Don Williams song
I love it when that country gold comes on

[Chorus]
But I love Jesus the most, nothing else can come close
To a dirty river baptism, singin’ he has risen
No sinner has to thirst, he poured out grace on this earth
He gave me eternal life, No I don’t have to think twice
I love Jesus the most…. The most…. The most. Most

[Verse 2]
I can’t wait to bait and cast a line
With my little boy by my side
Then drive on home and give his momma a kiss
I love livin’ like this

[Chorus]
But I love Jesus the most, nothing else can come close
To a dirty river baptism, singin’ he has risen
No sinner has to thirst, he poured out grace on this earth
He gave me eternal life, No I don’t have to think twice
I love Jesus the most…. The most…. The most. Most

[Bridge]
Yeah I love Jesus more than a Sunday mornin’ choir singin’ to my soul
And I love Jesus more than this whole world has to offer, don’t you know

[End]
I love Jesus the most, the most, the most. Most

I Make Her Cry

Plays: 3

Backstory

I met a girl (now my wife) and we were in the early stages of talking. I knew she could be the "one" and that she was the kind of girl you don't just date but marry. We hadn't even been on a date yet when another girl was flirting with me and invited me over. I thought to myself, "well I'm not officially dating this girl I am really crazy about yet so where's the harm..... but I think I want to marry her...." I turned down the invitation to go hang out with the other girl. I married the "one"! The girl who invited me over was from Chicago so I wrote this song about being tempted.

Lyrics

[Intro]
(Harmonica solo)

[Verse 1]
Hello nice to meet you too
So what brings a girl like you out here
So far from home
Yeah I've been to Chicago once
I'll never go back in the winter months
Chilled this old boy to the bone
Thanks for the drink next one's on me
Shouldn't stay too long got somewhere I should be

[Chorus]
'Cause she's waiting all alone
Wondering why I ain't come home
I guess I should go apologize
Sometimes we have our fights
but she always kisses me goodnight
Even when I make her cry

[Instrumental]
(Harmonica solo)

[Verse 2]
Lately it's been hard
The house the bills and the credit cards
Barely making ends meet
What kind of jerk would break your heart
Honey I liked you right from the start
What's this here your hotel room key
This is a bad idea I think
You're right I shouldn't drive with all I've had to drink

[Chorus]
But she's waiting all alone
Wondering why I ain't come home
I should probably go apologize
Sometimes we have our fights
But she always kisses me goodnight
Even when I make her cry

[Instrumental]
(Harmonica solo)

[Bridge]
I'm sorry that I led you on
Someday you're gonna find someone

[Chorus]
Waiting all alone for you to come home
Now I have to go apologize
Sometimes we have our fights
But I'm gonna go hold her tight
I sure don't like to make her cry
I sure hate to make her cry

[Outro]
(Harmonica solo)

The Man I'm Trying To Be

Plays: 2

Backstory

My dad got sick and I was married less than a year when we found out it was bone cancer. He kept asking me and my wife when we were going to have kids, he loved being a grandpa. A week before he passed he told me we would be having a baby soon. The day after his funeral I was sleeping (exhausted) and my wife woke me up with a pregnancy test. We were staying at mom and dad's house. I woke my mom up and told her the news. The new baby and our first was a great blessing to help us get through the grief. I wrote this song a few months into the pregnancy before she was even born. I love you dad!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I counted two eyes, one nose
One beautiful baby with ten tiny toes
God knows her mama and I are blessed
This day's a little bittersweet
'Cause Dad, you can't be here with me
To say, "Son, y'all did just fine"

[Chorus]
I wish that you could hold her
But someday when she's older
I'll tell her all about you
And all the things that you could do
With two strong arms, a hammer and a nail
You always loved your family
Thanked God for the little things
And picked me up every time I fell
I wish she could meet
The man I'm trying to be

[Verse 2]
I'll take her fishing just like we did
On the Rolling Fork when I was ten
Telling big tales and learning about life
I'll try to mend her every broken heart
And teach her how to drive her first car
I hope I do as well as you did

[Chorus]
You were always my hero
But now my little girl's got
One hell of an angel
And I'll tell her all about you
A man's man through and through
But gentle enough to hold my mama tight
You'd give the shirt right off your back
To help a stranger, no questions asked
A good example of living right
I wish she could meet
The man I'm trying to be

[Bridge]
Always strong
And even though I hate you're gone
You'd want me to carry on

[Chorus]
I'll tell her all about you
And all the things that you could do
With two strong arms, a hammer and a nail
You always loved your family
And thanked God for the little things
And picked me up every time I fell
I wish she could meet
The man I'm trying to be

[Outro]
Man, I'm trying to be
Man, I'm trying to be

Who Are You Foolin

Plays: 9

Backstory

Got the melody on guitar first and this one kind of wrote itself.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He’s posting pictures at the gym
And none of hers include him
Oh man… what happened?

Still says they’re married
But she’s flying down to some no name beach
With her best friend, showing off that tan

Oh who are you foolin?
I ain’t judging my friend

[Chorus]
Cause life takes turns
Yeah it gets tough
We all wear a mask
To cover it up
Trying to never
Get hurt again
Who are you foolin?

[Verse 2]
He’s driving that Benz through town
But the repo man’s huntin him down
Hey big shot, you’re walking now

Oh who are you foolin

[Chorus]
Cause life takes turns
Yeah it gets tough
We all wear a mask
To cover it up
Trying to never
Get hurt again
Who are you foolin?

[Verse 3]
You can’t guard your heart with a lie
That ain’t livin it’s just gettin by

[Chorus]
Cause life takes turns
Yeah it gets tough
We all wear a mask
To cover it up
Trying to never
Get hurt again
Who are you foolin?

Who are you foolin?

Your Momma's Been Praying

Plays: 4

Backstory

I was playing music at church. Mother's Day was coming up and I just thought about how good mommas and praying for their children.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
As you were taking steps toward that kindergarten door
Tears were falling down like you’ve never seen before
She had to let you go, had to let you grow
But deep within her soul, deep within her soul

[Chorus]
She’s asking God, watch over my babe-e
As I’m letting go, let it be your hand they’re take-ing
She’s asking God, to guide your every move
While you were just liv-ing
Your momma’s been pray-ing

[Verse 2]
21 years later and your saying your vows
Living in the moment you dreamed of for so long now
Your mommas dreamed it too, shes made big plans for you
Wants God at the center of all that you do, all that you do

[Chorus]
She’s asking God, watch over my babe-e
As I’m letting go, let it be your hand they’re take-ing
She’s asking God, to guide your every move
While you were just liv-ing
Your momma’s been pray-ing

[Bridge]
So be sure to thank the good Lord above
For making your momma so full of love

[Chorus]
She’s asking God, watch over my babe-e
As I’m letting go, let it be your hand they’re take-ing
She’s asking God, to guide your every move
While you were just liv-ing
Your momma’s been pray-ing

On The Line

Plays: 4

Backstory

This song came out of nowhere. Was just strumming the guitar not really trying to write and started singing random lines. Really proud of this one though as it deals with our desire to find purpose in life.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Someday they’ll lay you down, tell everyone how you went
Some good ole boy’ll set your stone on some cement
He’ll carve the year that you were born and year that you died
It’s up to you, what you put on the line

[Chorus]
What you put on the line, it adds up everyday
Is your life worth remembering, don’t let it slip away
Don’t make no excuses, cause someone told you no
Chase every dream you can, cause man you never know
When it’s your time….. So put it on, the line

[Verse 2]
You’re good reputation, it aint what people think
It’s if you can sleep at night, or just lay there awake
Haunted by decisions, you wish you could undo
Remember, it’s the Lord you answer to

[Chorus]
What you put on the line, it adds up everyday
Is your life worth remembering, don’t let it slip away
Don’t make no excuses, cause someone told you no
Chase every dream you can, cause man you never know
When it’s your time….. So put it on, the line

[Bridge]
Love, the ones, who love you…..be, the one, who comes through
When someone’s in a bind (the line)
Forgive and forget, Don’t leave any regrets
With the ones you leave behind (the line)

[Chorus]
What you put on the line, it adds up everyday
Is your life worth remembering, don’t let it slip away
Don’t make no excuses, cause someone told you no
Chase every dream you can, cause man you never know
When it’s your time….. So put it on, the line

Mowin' Grass In The Rain

Plays: 3

Backstory

I was mowing and got caught in the rain! I sang the hook while on the mower and finished the song a few weeks later.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
My sweet honey said we got bills to pay
So I found an old zero turn on marketplace
I was cuttin’ miss Betty’s yard, when I heard the thunder start
Oh no, this workin life is hard

[Chorus]
Hey, I’m mowing grass in the rain
Got a half acre left and I’m feeling the strain
The gas man won’t take an I-O-U
So this is just what I got to do
Hey, I’m mowing grass in the rain

[Verse 2]
I hit a stump and dulled my blade,
then my weedeater ran out of string
A rock ricocheted and broke my tooth, tore the sole, off of my boot
And now, the clouds are rolling through

[Chorus]
Hey, I’m mowing grass in the rain
Got a half acre left and I’m feeling the strain
The gas man won’t take an I-O-U
So this is just what I got to do
Hey, I’m mowing grass in the rain

[Music Break]

[Bridge]
Workin like a dog breaks my heart, I’m crying on my dixon z-t-r
I got three, mouths to feed, they’re all countin’ on me

[Chorus]
Hey, I’m mowing grass in the rain
Got a half acre left and I’m feeling the strain
The gas man won’t take an I-O-U
So this is just what I got to do
Hey, I’m mowing grass in the rain

Watch It Grow

Plays: 1

Backstory

I was working in the garden with my wife and started writing this song.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Every Spring, she buys some seeds
Lays out a plan, where to plant everything
Puts me to work, tilling the dirt
Water it in, and while I’m holding her

[Chorus]
We Watch It Grow
Just like we did
Started small, now we’re living big
It ain’t that hard, so listen close
Give all the love you’ve got to sow
And watch it grow
Watch it grow

[Verse 2]
Sun or shade, you’ll have it made
When you got someone, don’t mind the rain
Storms will come, and they’ll go
Strong roots help you hold on

[Chorus]
And watch it grow
Just like we did
Started small, now we’re living big
It ain’t that hard, so listen close
Give all the love you’ve got to sow
And watch it grow
Watch it grow

[Bridge]
Fruit on the vine, just takes a little time

[Chorus]
Watch it grow
Just like we did
Started small, now we’re living big
It ain’t that hard, so listen close
Give all the love you’ve got to sow
And watch it grow
Watch it grow

Here I Am Send Me

Plays: 1

Backstory

My children's christian school had a theme for the year, "Here I Am Send Me!". I wrote this with my daughters helping me. We sang the worktape with guitar and then made the demo together. I loved having their help throughout the process, it was special.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If you need someone to love the lost
To tell them Christ has paid the cost
If you need me to feed the hungry
If you say the word there I'll be
There I'll be

[Chorus]
I'll go where where you say
Anytime any day
Holy Spirit you can take the lead
Here I am send me oh
Here I am send me oh

[Verse 2]
To forgive and give mercy
To pray the lame walk and the blind see
To share the gospel it's our hope
And heaven is our real home
Our real home

[Chorus]
I'll go where where you say
Anytime any day
Holy Spirit you can take the lead
Here I am send me oh
Here I am send me oh

[Bridge]
Touch the coal to my lips
Take my sin atone for it
Make me worthy to serve you

Here I am send me oh
Here I am send me oh

[Chorus]
I'll go where where you say
Anytime any day
Holy Spirit you can take the lead
Here I am send me oh
Here I am send me oh

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A Kid Like You

A Song Is Like A Woman

Ain't Lonely No More

Good and Decent Man

Honeymoon

Do Ya'll Need Any Cucumbers

I DON'T CARE

I'M A TABLE

It's Gonna Cost Ya

I Will Too

Jesus Is King Overall Afterall

Jesus Is King Overall Afterall (Female Voice)

John's Song

Keeping Up With The Jones

Kinda Sad Like That

Memories (I Wouldn't Be Me, Without You)

One of One

One More Day

Read Between The Lines

She's Had It With Me

Sometimes

Songs Nobody's Ever Heard

Three Chords And A Lie

The Gospeler

Three Little Dots

I Love Jesus The Most

I Make Her Cry

The Man I'm Trying To Be

Who Are You Foolin

Your Momma's Been Praying

On The Line

Mowin' Grass In The Rain

Watch It Grow

Here I Am Send Me