I wrote this wondering what it would be like if I didn't have my wife.  Then the line started repeating in my head, "what would Johnny have been without June?"  I thought about the song, "Hurt," and his agony after she passed.  This is a more upbeat look at that idea.

Johnny Without June

Break or a breakup? 
M. Shelton

Verse 1-
You grabbed your keys, took some things
In such a rush you forgot your ring
Yeah, you jumped in your truck
Left in a cloud of dust
You never cried, never yelled
Didn’t even say to just go to Hell…
…So, I gotta know, how’s this all gonna go?

CHORUS
Is there a chance we can make up? Cuz, I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, without you by my side
Are you just out with friends?
Trying on being single for pretends
I just want one more chance to make it right
So, I’m asking you, what are we made of?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?

Verse 2-
Word got out around town
No one’s talking, they just turn around
won’t look me in the eyes
They know something bout you and I
I don’t know where to begin
Can we start over? Is this where we end
…I just wanna know (I just wanna know), how’s this all gonna go?

CHORUS
Is there a chance we can make up? Cuz, I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, without you by my side
Are you just out with friends?
Trying on being single for pretends
I just want one more chance to make it right
So, I’m asking you, what are we made of?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?

Musical break
 
CHORUS 2
Is there a chance we can make up? Cuz, I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, I need you by my side
I promise I’ll love you. This is something we’ll get through
We’ve only got one chance to get this right
So, I’m asking you, are we out of love?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup? Is this a break or a breakup? I don’t wanna break up


Break or a Breakup?

Pour Me Another

This song is about the destructive power of love, how it can burn you to a cinder and leave you as an empty shell, waiting to welcome the darkness..

Not Enough Whiskey - Country

This song is deeply personal—it holds pieces of my own life, my own journey. When I sing, “didn’t know how to love until you taught me so,” it comes from experience. I thought I understood love, but it wasn’t until I became a parent that I truly learned what it meant.

We’re all doing the best we can, every single day. Some of us navigate it better than others, and that’s okay. For me, I was determined to break the cycle—to ensure that the trauma I experienced wouldn’t be passed down to my children. This song is a call to pass down love, empathy, and the belief in oneself—because that’s the kind of legacy worth leaving behind.

I know I could have done better. But I also know that I did the best I could with the knowledge, resources, and emotional strength I had at the time.

Let’s come together and Pass It Down.


Lyrics:
Grew up in a house where the roof barely held
Daddy swung a hammer, Mama prayed we’d be well
We had enough but never much more
Hand-me-down jeans and cracks in the floor

Started young with a wrench in my hand
Worked overtime just to make a stand
Missed your first steps, caught the tail end of two
But I never missed a game when you laced up your shoes

Life’s a little tough, but love gets around
Built on the backs of what came before now
From holding your hand to watching you grow
You’re learning the things only time lets you know
It’s grit and grace, the ties that bind
Unconditional love ain’t hard to find
You hold that baby with tears in your eyes
And I see my heart in yours this time
Pass it down, pass it down

First time I held you, swore I’d never let go
Didn’t know how to love ‘til you taught me so
Braids in your hair and mud on your knees
Now you’re braiding her hair, I can’t believe what I see

Called me “Papa” today, I damn near broke down
That little smile with her mama’s eyes
The years flew by like dust in the wind
But we’re building something that’ll never end

Life’s a little tough, but love gets around
Built on the backs of what came before now
From holding your hand to watching you grow
You’re learning the things only time lets you know
It’s grit and grace, the ties that bind
Unconditional love ain’t hard to find
You hold that baby with tears in your eyes
And I see my heart in yours this time
Pass it down, pass it down

It’s Sunday dinners and prayers at night
Picking wildflowers, porch swings at twilight
What you give away is what you keep
Roots run deep when the heart plants the seed

Life’s a little tough, but love gets around
Built on the backs of what came before now
From holding your hand to watching you grow
You’re learning the things only time lets you know
It’s grit and grace, the ties that bind
Unconditional love ain’t hard to find
You hold that baby with tears in your eyes
And I see my heart in yours this time
Pass it down, pass it down

You’re more than enough, you’ve always been
Through struggle and sweat, through thick and thin
Just look at her smile, the love that you’ve found
It’s a beautiful life — pass it down

Pass It Down

(Verse 1)
Dawn's light, God's gift anew,
Each breath, a grace so bright shining through.
Steady ground, a beating heart,
A thankful, brand new start.

(Chorus)
Give thanks in all, the scripture's call,
Through shadows, stand up tall.
From Psalm's gates to gifts divine,
A grateful heart, forever mind.

(Verse 2)
Laughter, tears, and lessons learned,
Strength from trials, safely earned.
Kindness shown, a helping hand,
Peace across the land.

(Chorus)
Give thanks in all, the scripture's call,
Through shadows, stand up tall.
From Psalm's gates to gifts divine,
A grateful heart, forever mind.

(Bridge)
When worries rise, and fear takes hold,
In prayer, a story told.
Cast burdens down, find peace within,
Where love will always win.

(Verse 3)
A song of praise, and a thankful plea,
For every grace, Christ finds in me.
From ancient words, to present day,
We walk in His glory, and God lights the way.

(Chorus)
Give thanks in all, the scripture's call,
Through shadows, stand up tall.
From Psalm's gates to gifts divine,
A grateful heart, forever mind.


The Scripture's Call

Back Then

[Verse 1]
Back then,
Was a different world, 
In different times,
With different rules.
Right now,
Can’t speak your mind,
Can’t cross the line,
Can’t waste the fuel.

[Verse 2]
Back then,
You drove a truck,
Five hundred miles,
Only cost you twenty.
Right now, 
Can’t fill her up,
Can’t afford a trip,
Passed the county.

[Chorus]
I remember we were free, didn’t need much to get by.
Now we’re chasin’ every dollar, in a world runnin’ dry.
We were livin’ for the moment, without fear in our eyes.
Now we’re barely holdin’ on, as our time slippin’ by.

[Verse 3]
Back then, 
You drank the water, 
From a garden hose,
And you’re still breathin’.
Right now,
You read the labels,
You wash your hands,
And you’re still thinkin’.

[Verse 4]
Back then,
you went to church,
Listened to a prayer,
And asked for mercy.
Right now, 
You’re wastin’ time, 
Waitin’ for a sign, 
But you can’t see.

[Chorus]
I remember we were free, didn’t need much to get by
Now we’re chasin’ every dollar, in a world runnin’ dry
We were living for the moment, without fear in our eyes
Now we’re barely holdin’ on, as our time slippin’ by

[Verse 5]
Back then,
Was a different world,
In different times,
With different rules.
Right now,
It’s a whole new world, 
A whole new time,
And too many rules.

[Chorus]
I remember we were free, didn’t need much to get by
Now we’re chasin’ every dollar, in a world runnin’ dry
We were living for the moment, without fear in our eyes
Now we’re barely holdin’ on, as our time slippin’ by

Back Then
Back Then
Back Then

Terence Hart – All Right Reserved

Terrence Hart

Back Then

We all remember our dad’s old truck. The sound of the engine, the feel of the bench seat, and the stories built along the way. This song is a tribute to those good times, the lessons we learned, and the roads that shaped us. “Dad’s Old Truck” is a nostalgic country rock track that takes you back to where it all began.

Dad's Old Truck

Rodeo Soul

ton sourire fait battre mon coeur

"Die With My Boots On (Acoustic Version)" is a stripped-down, raw performance dedicated to men’s mental health and suicide awareness. This version removes the noise and leaves only the truth — the weight of struggle, the silence of loneliness, and the resilience it takes to keep standing. Sometimes the heaviest battles are the quietest ones. This song is for anyone who’s ever carried the burden and kept walking.

If you’re struggling, know you’re not alone.

Need help? You’re not the only one.
If this song hit too close to home, just know there’s someone ready to listen.

U.S.: Call, text, or chat 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Worldwide: Visit Find a Helpline to locate support near you

Guys, looking for tailored help? HeadsUpGuys or Man Therapy have tools for you
You’re not alone — talk helps.


DIE WITH MY BOOTS ON (Acoustic Version)

I've been writing songs since I was 8 but started putting AI music to the lyrics about a year ago.  Hope these songs touch you in some way!

Johnny Without June

Chris Moore