WHISKEY IS MY WITNESS
Written by Bob Tuzzo

[Verse]
Sittin' on this barstool,
Dusty mirror stares me down,
Hangin' with some old friends,
Jimmy, Johnnie, Jack, and Crown.
The neon's buzzin' low,
Like a mosquito in my ear,
Jukebox spins a sad song,
Got me wishin' you were here.

[Pre-Chorus]
Now, I don't need no jury,
The verdict's crystal clear,
Whiskey's been my witness,
Every time I've shed a tear.
Whiskey is my witness,
It holds all the proof,
Bartender ain’t no lawyer,
But he’s pourin' out some truth.
Now, I could drink the Fifth,
But I know it's just no use,
Whiskey is my witness,
That I'm not over you.

[Verse]
That reflection in the mirror,
Hides the guilt and fear,
Each shot more testimony,
To the reasons you're not here.
That jukebox sings another,
Texas two-step we once knew,
But the only words I hear,
Are when you said we were through.

[Pre-Chorus]
Now, I don't need no jury,
The verdict's crystal clear,
Whiskey is my witness,
When I'm cryin' in my beer.

[Chorus]
Whiskey is my witness,
It holds all the proof, 
Bartender ain’t no lawyer,
But he’s pourin' out some truth. 
Now, I could drink the Fifth,
But I know it's just no use,
Whiskey is my witness,
That I'm not over you.

[Bridge]
Now red wine brings back the sweet taste of our first kiss,
And bourbon holds the Amber of your eyes,
Tequila just reminds me of those wild nights I miss,
But whiskey’s been the one that never lies.

[Chorus]
Whiskey is my witness,
It holds all the proof, 
Bartender pour a double shot,
Of that honest cold hard truth. 
Now, I could drink the Fifth,
But I know it's just no use,
Whiskey is my witness,
That I'm not over you.
Yeah, whiskey is my witness,
That I'm not over you.

Cooler Full of Country

Whiskey Is My Witness (Demo)

The Other Side of Now (Demo)

Kinda Wrong Right Now (Demo)

Cooler Full of Country
by Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
Sun's cookin' hot like a cast iron pan,
Workin' all day, gettin' grease on my hands.
Feelin’ half-past tired, about to hit the floor.
Shirt's stickin' to me, wranglers caked in dirt,
Dogs barkin' loud, I'm in a world of hurt,
But payday came, so it's off to the liquor store.

[Pre-Chorus]
Gonna fill that cart with every beer in sight,
Boys get ready for one hell of a night.
Ain’t showin’ up soft, man, I’m bringin’ the heat—
Cooler full of country packed three feet deep.

[Chorus]
Cooler full of country, freedom on our lips,
Red dirt glory in a couple of sips.
Raise 'em high, yeah, that's what it's all about!
Cooler full of country, backwoods gettin' loud.
Those tailgates shakin', till the fires burn out,
No we ain't crazy, we're just havin' fun see,
Ain't nothing better than
A cooler full of country.

[Verse 2]
Speaker sounds spinin' like a carnival ride,
Bonfire crackin' like the Fourth of July.
I'll be tossin' out cold ones, till my hands get sore.
Coors Light, moonshine, hidden deep in the ice,
Sweet tea vodka for the girls who are nice,
Tailgate bartendin’, keep 'em comin' back for more.

[Pre-Chorus]
A little honey leans close, reachin’ for a brew,
Her tan lines flashin’ sayin' peekaboo.
Crowd's gettin' rowdy, crankin’ up the heat—
Cooler full of country, man it can't be beat.

[Chorus]
Cooler full of country, freedom on our lips,
Red dirt glory in a couple of sips.
Raise 'em high, yeah, that's what it's all about!
Cooler full of country, backwoods gettin' loud.
Those tailgates shakin', till the fires burn out,
No we ain't crazy, we're just havin' fun see,
Ain't nothing better than
A cooler full of country.

[Bridge]
Here's to the farmers and the 40-hour crews,
The boots in the fields and the red, white, and blue.
It ain't just beer, it's the backbone we brew—
Cooler full of country.

[Chorus]
Cooler full of country, freedom on our lips,
Red dirt glory in a couple of sips.
Raise 'em high, yeah, that's what it's all about!
Cooler full of country, backwoods gettin' loud.
Those tailgates shakin', till the fires burn out,
No we ain't crazy, we're just havin' fun see,
Ain't nothing better than
A cooler full of country.
Yeah, a cooler full of country,
A cooler full of country,
Yeah, a cooler full of country.

Cooler Full Of Country (Demo)

Half of Everything
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
You took your coat, 
I got the rain.
You kept your smile, 
I took the blame.
You grabbed the mirror, 
Left me the walls.
They're closing in,
With the weight of it all.
You took the light, 
I got the shade.
You kept the plans, 
Took them away.
You got my heart, 
Left me your ring—
Yeah, I got the worst half...
Of everything.

[Chorus]
We split it all, 
Right down the line.
One-half yours,
And one half mine.
But you were my heart, my spark, my dream.
The laugh, the light, the in-between.
Now, all that I kept - don’t mean a thing—
'Cause you were the better half...
Of everything.

[Verse 2]
I took the car, 
But not the drive.
I got the bed, 
With sleepless nights.
You got the picture, 
I took the frame.
It holds your ghost, 
Whispers my name.
I took the plates, 
Now I eat alone,
Bought a new house, 
Don't feel like home.
Stare at my phone, 
hoping you'll ring—
Yeah, I got the worst half...
Of everything.

[Chorus]
We split it all, 
right down the line.
One half yours,
And one half mine.
But you were my heart, my spark, my dream.
The laugh, the light, the in-between.
Now, all that I kept - don’t mean a thing—
'Cause you were the better half...

[Bridge]
I had the words, 
But I let ‘em die,
You had the tears, 
But you wouldn’t cry.
We left the love we couldn’t take,
Now our hearts own half the ache.
You walked away, 
I watched you go,
Both too proud, 
To let it show.
We shared the silence, 
We couldn’t cut through,
What they call a breakup…
Broke me in two….

[Chorus]
We split it all, 
right down the line.
One half yours,
And one half mine.
But you were my heart, my spark, my dream.
The laugh, the light, the in-between.
Now, all that I kept - don’t mean a thing—
'Cause you were the better half...

[Outro]
Yeah, all that I kept don’t mean a thing—
'Cause you were the better half...
Of everything.
Of everything

Half of Everything (Demo)

Remember the Nights
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse]
Flippin’ through the pages in your mind,
Girl, what memories do you see?
In all the chapters of your life,
Did you leave some room for me?
I’m probably long forgotten,
And all the pain I used to bring,
Cross every line out with my name,
But remember just one thing

[Chorus]
Remember the nights, when we set the world ablaze
Remember the nights, as the stars fell down like rain
Two hearts tangled in the dashboard’s glow
A whispered promise on that two-lane road
We thought it’d always be that way
Remember the nights

[Verse]
They say that love’s forever blind,
But I see why you couldn't stay,
Now I'm ashamed of all the lies,
And every word I didn’t say,
I'm probably long forgotten,
Like all the songs we used to sing,
Tear every page out with my name,
But remember just one thing

[Chorus]
Remember the nights, when we set the world ablaze
Remember the nights, as the stars fell down like rain
Two hearts tangled in the dashboard’s glow
A Whispered promise on that two-lane road
We thought it’d always be that way
Remember the nights

[Bridge]
We were sparks in the dark, a wildfire’s glow,
Time was slipping through our fingers, but we were much too young to know,
Now I’m a ghost in your story, a scar that time won’t mend,
Fadin’ from your heart, but the echoes never end......

[Chorus]
Remember the nights, when we set the world ablaze
Remember the nights, as the stars fell down like rain
Two hearts tangled in the dashboard’s glow
A whispered promise on that two-lane road
We thought it’d always be that way
Remember the nights

Remember the nights, when we set the world ablaze
Remember the nights, as the stars fell down like rain
Two hearts tangled in the dashboard’s glow
A whispered promise on that two-lane road
We thought it’d always be that way
Remember the nights

[Post-Chorus]
Remember the nights
Remember the nights
Remember the nights 
Remember the nights

Remember the Nights (Demo)

If it Brought Me Back to You
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
The other night I lay there thinking,
If I had to start this life again.
Knowing everything I know,
Where I'd lose and where I'd win.
Would I skip the lonely nights,
Take every shortcut that I can.
Would I dodge the ones who hurt me,
Would I change just who I am.
Truth is, I may be smarter,
I could make a better plan.
But I wouldn't change a thing,
Cause it got me where I am.

[Chorus]
If it brought me back to you,
I would do it all again.
Relive each painful moment,
If I could find you in the end.
I'd stumble through the wreckage,
Where my heart was ripped in two.
Yeah, I'd do it all a thousand times,
If it brought me back - To you

[Verse 2]
But the more I sat and thought about it,
I might just change a thing or two.
Rearrange part of our past
To skip some things life put us through.
I'd get to you much sooner,
So I could dry all of your tears.
Avoid some of my worst mistakes,
Then we could add more happy years.
I would tell you that I love you,
A hundred million times or more.
But I wouldn't change a single thing
That led me to your door.

[Chorus]
If it brought me back to you,
I would do it all again.
Relive each painful moment,
If I could find you in the end.
I'd stumble through the wreckage,
Where my heart was ripped in two.
Yeah, I'd do it all a thousand times,
If it brought me back - To you

[Bridge]
For every thorn there was a rose just on the other side
For every tear there was a smile that made it all worthwhile
And every detour led me to a road where love came into view
Yeah, I'd live this life just like I did —
If it brought me back to you...

[Chorus]
If it brought me back to you,
I would do it all again.
Relive each painful moment,
If I could find you in the end.
I'd stumble through the wreckage,
Where my heart was ripped in two.
Yeah, I'd do it all a thousand times,
If it brought me back - To you

[Outro]
Yeah, I'd do it all a thousand times,
If it brought me back - To you

If It Brought Me Back To You (Demo)

Backyard Famous
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
He bought that guitar,
From a second-hand store,
Dreamt of sold-out crowds,
And a stadium tour.
Write some songs, have a hit,
Man, he had it all planned,
Till that shotgun wedding
Put a ring on his hand.
Quit his dream, sold his amp,
Took a job in Baton Rouge,
Traded tour vans for car seats,
And a backyard view.

[Pre-Chorus]
Now he sings those songs,
On his deck feelin’ free.
A big ol’ Weber grill,
And a life that’s right on key.

[Chorus]
Now he's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Lawn chair, beer in hand.
He's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Yeah, out back, he's the man.
Had a head full of dreams, 
But life had different plans.
He Ain’t a star, but he's got fans...
He's Backyard Famous!

[Verse 2]
He’s got chalk on the drive,
A bunch of kids flyin’ past.
Runnin’ through the sprinklers,
On that fresh-cut grass.
Couple buddies stop by,
With some cold ones on ice.
Say, “You ever miss the road?
Did you ever think twice?”
He says, “I still get a crowd,
When the burgers hit the flame.
Still got my girls,
Always yellin’ my name!”

[Pre-Chorus]
Now there ain't no stage lights,
It ain't hard to confess.
There's a yard full of love,
Grass cut to impress.

[Chorus]
Now he's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Lawn chair, beer in hand.
He's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Yeah, out back, he's the man.
Had a head full of dreams, 
But life had different plans.
He Ain’t a star, but he's got fans...
He's Backyard Famous!

[Bridge]
He gave up on his dream,
But found something more.
Keeps his gold records,
On refrigerator doors.
The crowd’s a bit smaller,
But the love runs deep.
The band he has now,
He’d do anything to keep.

[Chorus]
Now he's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Lawn chair, beer in hand.
He's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Yeah, out back, he's the man.
Had a head full of dreams, 
But life had different plans.
He Ain’t a star, but he's got fans...
He's Backyard Famous!

[Chorus]
Now he's Backyard Famous!
(Backyard Famous)
Lawn chair, beer in hand.
He's Backyard Famous!
Yeah, out back, he's the man.
Had a head full of dreams, 
But life had different plans.
He Ain’t a star, but he's got fans...
He's Backyard Famous!

Backyard Famous!
Backyard Famous!
Backyard Famous!

Backyard Famous (Demo)

The Truck You Never Drove
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
We were headin’ home, down highway 9,
In a field, with a “For Sale” sign.
Sat an old red Ford, hidden in the grass...
A rusted frame, with broken glass.
You said, “there's stories, buried in her bones.
Hey Son, let’s bring this beauty home.”
That summer, you taught me everything I know...
In the truck you never drove.

[Verse 2]
It hit like thunder, on a quiet day,
One breath too short— and you slipped away.
Dropped my wrench... no, I couldn’t cry.
Stared at that truck, and asked God why.
The hood left open, the engine bare,
Just like my heart, without you there.
Boarded up that barn with all the dreams we’d never know...
And the truck you never drove...

[Chorus]
The truck you never drove,
The rusted metal holds your soul.
It bares a heavy load,
Of our story left untold.
The miles planned, we'd never ride,
The memories locked inside.
I pray to God, 
Someday I’ll see you down the road...
In the truck you never drove.

[Verse 3]
Years later, when my son turned ten,
Said, “Dad, can we fix her like you and him?”
He had your fire, wouldn’t take no,
And it was time, to let that hurtin’ go.
He learned, where every part belonged,
I taught that boy, how right meets wrong.
The same lessons, The same love you bestowed...
In the truck you never drove.

[Chorus]
The truck you never drove,
The rusted metal holds your soul.
It bares a heavy load,
Of our story left untold.
The miles planned, we'd never ride,
The memories locked inside.
I pray to God, 
Someday I’ll see you down the road...
In the truck you never drove.

[Bridge]
We poured our hearts into that steel.
That truck helped fix what wouldn’t heal.
I turned that key, and the engine cried,
Like it held its breath, since the day you died.
Smoke filled the air, tears wet my eyes,
I swear right then, I felt you by my side
And like a dam— I let it all go...
In the truck you never drove.

[Verse 4]
That boy’s sixteen, got your stubborn side.
Holds the keys, a mix of fear and pride.
Backs her out slow, down the gravel drive.
In all her beauty, chrome catchin’ light.
I Stand in the barn, the daylight fades.
Say a silent prayer, In our sacred place.
I smile through tears, as the memories flow...
He waves... As I watch him go...

[Chorus]
The truck you never drove,
The rusted metal holds your soul.
It Bares a heavy load,
Of our story left untold.
The miles planned, we'd never ride,
The memories locked inside.
I pray to God, 
Someday I’ll see you down the road...
In the truck you never drove.
In the truck you never drove.

The Truck You Never Drove (Demo)

[Verse]
I wrote you a love song,
Like you begged for long ago,
It's harder than you’d think,
To find the right words....
The we ain't right words.
I wrote you a love song,
I figured you ought to know,
So pour yourself a drink,
Cause there’s no kind words....
No she's so fine words.

[Chorus]
Cause I don’t love you anymore,
Hell, I wish I never did,
But here's your love song.
Yeah, your love song.
I don’t need you anymore,
Nothing left for me to give.
So, take your love song.
Your damn love song.
And Leave.

[Verse]
I sing you this love song,
No need to turn the lights down low,
Got no lyrics sticky sweet,
Just all the right words....
The just for spite words.
I wrote you a love song,
Not the kind on the FM radio,
Won’t play it on repeat,
For all the bad words....
The get her mad words.

[Chorus]
Cause I don’t love you anymore,
Girl, I wish I never did,
But here's your love song.
Yeah, your love song.
I can't stay here anymore,
I got a lot of life to live,
So, take your love song.
Your Damn love song.

[Bridge]
Girl, in all these lines,
The truth unwinds,
It’s time to put things right.
I know this sad refrain,
Won’t ease the pain,
Words can’t save us tonight.

[Chorus]
Cause I don’t love you anymore,
Hell, I guess I never did,
But here's your love song.
Yeah, your love song.
I won't save you anymore,
Nothing left for me to give,
So, take your love song.
Your Damn love song.

[Chorus]
No, I don’t love you anymore,
A cold, hard truth to set you free,
And here's your love song.
Your damn love song.
No, I don't love you anymore,
It’s last call for you and me,
So, take your love song.
Oh, your love song.
Take your love song.
Your damn love song.
And Leave...

Your Love Song (Demo)

That's Her
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
I’d roll my eyes at songs 'bout fate,
Soulmate sparks—it all seemed fake.
Stars alignin’, ah, hell no way.
Love's just a game some people play,
Then came that vision in a Carhartt hat,
Cowgirl grace and southern class.
Wasn’t tryin’ to shine, but man, she glowed—
And somethin’ in me said—

[Chorus]
That’s her—
She's always late but right on time,
Tames the storms that cloud my mind.
Loves me even at my worst,
Her laughter heals like Sunday church. 
I'll try to be a better man
She always takes me as I am, 
She might not know what turns my world,
But I do…
Yeah, that’s her.

[Verse 2]
Years down the road, I made her mine,
Suit and tie, tryin' not to cry.
She walked that aisle, her daddy’s pride,
Small-town beauty, my blushin' bride.
My hands were shakin’, heart racin’ fast,
But I knew this love was built to last.
Just like that night, I felt that spark,
I heard that voice inside say WOW—

[Chorus]
That’s her—
She's always late but right on time,
Tames the storms that cloud my mind.
Loves me even at my worst,
Her laughter heals like Sunday church. 
I'll try to be a better man
She always takes me as I am, 
She might not know what turns my world,
But I do…
Yeah, that’s her.

[Bridge]
It’s a Friday night, the house is calm,
She’s on the couch, the TV's on.
Baby on her chest, both fast asleep,
Hair all a mess, lost in a dream.
I stand there, tryin’ not to breathe,
Never seen a beauty cut that deep.
My heart still speakin' loud and clear—
Every beat keeps sayin’...

[Chorus]
That's Her—
She's always late but right on time,
s the storms that cloud my mind.
Loves me even at my worst,
Her laughter heals like Sunday church. 
I'll try to be a better man
She always takes me as I am, 
She might not know what turns my world,
But I do…
Yeah, that’s her.
That’s her.
That’s her—
Yeah, that’s her.

That's Her (Demo)

Ghost Town of Your Eyes
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse]
We built this town from nothin’, but a spark and a dream. 
Main street smiles, porchlight kisses, white picket scenes. 
Laughed in late night diners, danced the floor in every bar, 
Hung hope like banners, on the windows of our hearts. 
Your love lit every corner like a big ol' neon sign... 
It was a town that thrived—’til I crossed that line.

[Chorus]
Now there’s a ghost town in your eyes. 
I see the ruins ’neath your smile. 
Shutters bang where laughter used to ring,
I hear the silence where you’d sing. 
I laid the bricks, then lit the fire, 
Burned down the trust, cut every wire. 
Now I’m haunted by this place I left to die... 
In the ghost town of your eyes.

[Verse]
I walk the streets I used to know, broken sidewalks of our past, 
By the chapel of our promises, the bridge I burned too fast. 
Dust settles on the memories, like snow that won’t let go. 
Dust settles on the memories, like snow that won’t let go. 
I try to fix the things I broke, but it’s a long and lonesome road. 
Patchin’ cracks, repaintin’ signs, try to power back the light... 
But some towns just don’t come back—at least not overnight.

[Chorus]
Now there’s a ghost town in your eyes. 
With boarded glass, and dreams that died. 
Shutters bang where laughter used to ring
I hear the silence where you’d sing. 
I laid the bricks, then lit the fire, 
Burned down the trust, cut every wire. 
Now I’m haunted by this place I left to die... 
In the ghost town of your eyes.

[Bridge]
I’d give anything to hear your voice downtown. 
See the lights come back... feel the crowds around.
Now I'm searching for a sign that love survived. 
But I'm alone, in all the echoes of goodbye— 
In the ghost town of your eyes....

[Chorus]
Yeah, there’s a ghost town in your eyes. 
No potted flowers, no welcome sign. 
Shutters bang where laughter used to ring,
I hear the silence where you’d sing. 
I laid the bricks, then lit the fire,
Burned down the trust, cut every wire. 
Now I pray that our love still resides... 
In the ghost town of your eyes.

[Outro]
In the ghost town of your eyes. 
In the ghost town of your eyes.
In the ghost town of your eyes.

Ghost Town of Your Eyes (Demo)

That Sunset Ain't You
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
Tourists line up as the ocean drinks the light,
Snappin’ their pictures, as the sun fades to night.
She’s standing there barefoot, a Mai Tai in hand,
Auburn hair dancin’, like waves on the sand.
A man singin' Marley, strummin' that old guitar,
I hold my One Love, swayin' neath the stars.

[Chorus]
That sunset ain’t you, though it puts on a show,
Red, pink, and orange paint the waves down below.
A picture-perfect postcard, yeah, it’s somethin’ to see,
But it don’t steal my breath, like you do to me.
Yeah, that sky is a beauty, but one thing is true—
Girl, that sunset ain’t you.

[Verse 2]
Her freckles tell a story, the sunlight loves to trace,
Glowin’ in the salt air, with a smile on her face.
Hummin’ Over the Rainbow, sweet Hawaiian style,
Coconut palms, make her forget life for a while.
The sky goes on fire, as it fades out of view,
Sure, those colors are pretty, but that sunset ain't you.

[Chorus]
That sunset ain’t you, though it puts on a show,
Red, pink, and orange paint the waves down below.
A picture-perfect postcard, yeah, it’s somethin’ to see,
But it don’t steal my breath, like you do to me.
Yeah, that sky is a beauty, but one thing is true—
No girl, that sunset ain’t you.

[Bridge]
I’ve chased every postcard, from here to Timbuktu,
Northern lights paint the sky, a vivid green on blue.
But none of those wonders could ever outdo,
The moment I found paradise with you.

[Chorus]
That sunset ain’t you, though it puts on a show,
Red, pink, and orange paint the waves down below.
A picture-perfect postcard, yeah, it’s somethin’ to see,
But it don’t steal my breath, like you do to me.
Yeah, that sky is a beauty, but here’s what is true—
Girl, that sunset ain’t you.
Yeah, that sunset ain't you.

[Outro]
No, that sunset ain't you.

Bob Tuzzo

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