Re-Extended 38

Back Up Above

Plywood

No Stone

PREMIERE / Forget the Word

Getting older is a privilege.  It's tough getting old but it beats the alternative.  I wrote this song about using the time I have left on this earth to becoming my best for me, myself and I.  All the pain and hurt has brought me to where I am today, and I will move forward and just be the best version of myself I can be.  I enjoy nature and spending time with my loved ones and my dog.  Simple things are life's greatest treasures.

The Nature of Healing

Becoming My Best

Yeah, it’s that early morning mindset, No snooze, no time left — we rise, then we climb next. Every step, every breath, that’s progress, Let’s get it.

I’m up before the sunrise, dreams in my sight, Writing goals in the dark ‘fore they glow in the light. Every setback’s fuel when I’m setting my pace, Every L that I take puts some steel in my faith.

No handouts, nah, I’m crafting the plan, Brick by brick, I’m the one who stands. They see the calm now, not the storms I’ve braved, Had to pave my lane through the doubts they gave.

Success ain’t luck — it’s a habit, a route, Consistency speaks, no need to shout. While they talk, I’m busy building my climb, That’s hustle, that’s grind — all day, all time. 

Hustle and grind, I’m keeping that pace, Workin’ all day, got dreams to chase. 

Patience and glory, I see the climb I see the climb Every moment counts, no wasted time.   It’s passion plus patience — that’s my equation, No rush, no luck — just dedication. I plant the seeds, now watch them align, Hard work grows gold — that’s hustle and grind. 

Mind on the vision, heart in the fight, Faith in my walk, I’m reaching new heights. Every sunrise, I’m redefining my prime, Success takes time — that’s hustle and grind 

Rain or shine, I’m on my way, Turnin’ every “maybe” to a “yes someday.


Hustle & Grind

   I truly play my instruments, write my own songs, really sing my songs and have an interest in other real singer/songwriters. I don't rely on AI computer software to create my music because I write it myself. It may not appeal to all but I can honestly say it is my own work. My latest Album "Caught In A Moment" released June 20, 2020 along with new video for "Trying To Breathe" released on June 17, 2020. Checkout the link below. 

   Just a simple singer/song writer here that has a great passion for song writing and really singing my songs. Enjoy spending my time in my studio in the mountains of California where my guitar whales through the night with a string snapping now and then. Spend my summers at my home in the mountains and my winters in southern California. At one time I had a regular gig in San Francisco where the people were actually able to watch me perform my songs and purchase my work. 

   I now love to play at small gatherings. No, I don't need to bring my computer along for it to perform instead of me. Love to take my guitar to the beach and sit on the sand and sing to the ocean. Or sit out on my deck and sing to nature. Love to have friends at my home to play or write a song together as we sit out on a warm summer evening.

Back Up Above

C. Christopher Carder