A rough demo of a song I wrote for Natassia, who is someone I love deeply even to this day... I wrote this in 2008, but was too self-conscious to sing, record, or give it to her. Seasons will change, but my love stays the same...I'm glad we're still friends.  :D Lyrics below.

Come my way, Little Darlin'.
We can play in the garden,
and the flowers will sing
beneath your wings.
We can both stay here,
away from the world outside,
My Butterfly.


Dance with me for a while,
your happy flapping makes me smile.
Gently you glide into my life.
We can both hide here,
away from the world outside,
My Butterfly.

Sweetly your wings, they kiss me.
O' you don't know how, I've missed thee.
When springtime it comes but once a year;
and it's finally here. You're finally, here, My Butterfly!

Though our time draws at an end.
I will wait 'til you come again.
The seasons will change,
but my love stays the same.
In my heart you'll remain here,
away from the world outside,
My Butterfly.

Music and Lyrics by Cody Stowe.

Mariposa: The Butterfly Waltz / The Waltz Of The Butterfly

This song has a bit of an Island/Jimmy Buffet feel. I'm dedicating this song to Angel for her Birthday. Lyrics below.


SOS: You're Comin' For Me!
Music and Lyrics by Cody Stowe (c) 2014

Can You hear me? Is anybody out there?
I'm placing an S.O.S. into the atmosphere.
I gotta feelin' that rescue's on the way
I got a feelin' that today could be the day...

I've been searchin' for something to live for.
I've been longin' for just a little more.
I gotta feelin' I'm not alone as it would seem
I've gotta feelin' that rescue's closer than I dreamed.

You're comin' for me!
Yeah, you're comin' back for me!
Lord, you're comin' for me.
You won't leave me behind.

I've been watchin', out in the distance
for Your returnin'; I wait with persistance.
I gotta feelin' that hope is on the way...
I gotta feelin' that today will be the day...

Here I am, I'm callin' out Your name!
Jesus, here I am, I'm callin' out Your name!


S.O.S: You're Comin' For Me

This is a demo, recorded on my phone.

It directly uses words from the famous poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas (1914-1953). From The Poems of Dylan Thomas, published by New Directions. Copyright © 1952, 1953 Dylan Thomas. Copyright © 1937, 1945, 1955, 1962, 1966, 1967 the Trustees for the Copyrights of Dylan Thomas. Copyright © 1938, 1939, 1943, 1946, 1971 New Directions Publishing Corp.

I wrote this over Thanksgiving weekend 2014, but wasn't able to record it until 11/29/14 from lack of voice.


Do Not Go Gentle

Here's my version of Psalm 126. I wrote this Responsorial on 12/8/12

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6.

R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

 Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.


Responsorial Psalm 126

Words by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
Melody and Arrangement by Cody Stowe © 2008 

O salutaris hostia  (Echo each line after it is sung)
quae caeli pandis ostium, 
bella premunt hostilia: 
da robur, fer auxilium

Uni trinoque Domino 
sit sempiterna gloria, 
qui vitam sine termino 
nobis donet in patria.  Amen.

O saving Victim, open wide
the gate of Heaven to us below;
our foes press on from every side;
Your aid supply; Your strength bestow.

To Your great name be endless praise,
Immortal God-head, one in three.
O grant us endless length of days
In our true native land with Thee. Amen.

My Version of O' Salutaris Hostia. We use this for XLT's/Eucharistic Adoration. The congregation echoes each line.

O Salutaris Hostia/O Saving Victim

© Cody Stowe 2007, revised in 2015.
I saw you standing, outside the door, out in the cold and bitter April rain. The droplets rolled down from off your chin, and my heart broke as you pressed your hand onto the foggy window pane.
So when you comin' home? You've been gone for far too long.

4th of July, the summer sky was set ablaze with crashing lights. Lovers hearts soared and climbed ecstatic heights,
but burning passions fade like smoke within the wind.
Where will you go when you're left all alone again?
You can always come back home, no matter how far you roam.


'cuz you can't run far enough; no, you can't hide! 
And you can fight it all that you want,
but you know you'll always be my beloved son.


In September, you fell like and autumn leaf, withered and dry, 
from chasing after empty things. And as your heart was trampled into a thousand shards, by those you loved,
I longed to run to you and gather you up!

So when you comin' home? You know you're always wanted!
I hope it won't be long; cuz I sure wanna see ya, and hold you in my arms!

'Cuz you can't run far enough; no, you can't hide (from my love)!  And you can fight it all that you want, but you know you'll always be my beloved son.

Beloved (Prodigal) Son

Melody by Cody Stowe

A melody that was I finally able to return to, and finish, after about 8 years. I just needed the right Muse for inspiration. So happy. 


Beauty and the Beast

Where The River Bends

I'll See You In My Dreams

My informal cover of Bob Dylan's song "Make You Feel My Love".
This song has been speaking to me a lot lately...so I had the urge to cover it myself.
I hope it speaks as much to you as it does to me.


"Make You Feel My Love"
When the rain is blowing in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love

When the evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love

I know you haven’t made your mind up yet
But I would never do you wrong
I’ve known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong

I’d go hungry, I’d go black and blue
I’d go crawling down the avenue
There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do
To make you feel my love

The storms are raging on the rollin’ sea
And on the highway of regret
The winds of change are blowing wild and free
You ain’t seen nothing like me yet

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn’t do
Go to the ends of the earth for you
To make you feel my love

Bob Dylan © 1997 by Special Rider Music

Make You Feel My Love (demo)

(Based on Psalm 119, John 6:63, & Matthew 4:4)

V1:
Lord, Your words they are eternal,
In the Heavens firm they stand.
And your faithfulness endures
Throughout all generations.

V2:
Oh, and how I love your Law!
I ponder it the whole day long.
Your commands they are within me,
A treasure for my heart.

Chorus:
Your words, oh Lord,
Are Spirit and Life!
Your words, oh Lord, are Your promise.
Your words, oh Lord,
I thirst for them like wine;
Sweeter than the honeycomb upon my lips.
How I love Your Word, Oh Lord.
How I love Your Word, Oh Lord.

V3
Lord, You are my portion.
I will hasten not delay.
I will follow all your precepts.
I will seek your face.

V4
Your words, they are a lamp, Lord,
And a light to guide my path.
They keep my feet from stumbling,
And from the wicked's traps.

Bridge:
Man does not live on bread alone,
But on every Word
That proceeds
from the mouth of God.

How I Love Your Word (Demo2).mp3

Roman Catholic Christian Eucharistic Adoration Hymn for Congregational Worship 

O' Salutaris-Demo with Choir

BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY
Music & Lyrics by Cody Stowe © 2015, Unpublished.  For Stephanie Desiree Faith for her birthday. 

I PULL UP REAL SLOW, TURN THE HEADLIGHTS DOWN-LOW;
TEMPTATIONS PLAYIN' ON THE RADIO. 
"MY GIRL,"SHE TIP TOES,   OUT THE FRONT DOOR,
AND IF WE'RE QUIET THEN THEY'LL NEVER KNOW.

LOVE'S GOT US CREEPIN' LIKE A COUPLE O' KIDS. 
I KNOW THAT I AINT NEVER FELT LIKE THIS.
HURRY YOUR CUTE ASS UP! BABY, JUST GET IN!  WE GOT SOME MILES TO DRIVE.

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY! LET'S GO OUT TO THE LAKE AND PLAY.
SNUGGLE YOURSELF IN MY ARMS, I WILL DO YOU NO HARM.
I BROUGHT THE FOOD AND THE WINE, SO YOU AND I CAN HAVE QUALITY TIME.
THE SUN'S CLIMBIN' THROUGH THE HEIGHTS,  LET'S HAVE SOME AFTERNOON DELIGHT.

SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR A  NICE PLACE,
WHERE WE CAN SETTLE DOWN, AND MAKE OURSELVES A COMFY SPACE.
JUST OFF THE BEATEN PATH, DOWN A DIRT ROAD,
AND IF WE'RE QUIET THEN THEY'LL NEVER KNOW.
LOVE'S GOT US ACTIN' LIKE A COUPLE O' KIDS.
I KNOW THAT I AINT NEVER FELT LIKE THIS. 
HURRY YOUR CUTE ASS UP! BABY, JUST GET IN.  WE GOT SOME MOVES TO TRY.

OH MY GOD, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL! AND I HOPE YOU KNOW IT'S TRUE,__ THAT I LOVE YOU.


IT'S BEEN A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY TO COME OUT TO THE LAKE AND PLAY!NOW, SNUGGLE YOURSELF IN MY ARMS, WHERE I WILL DO YOU NO HARM.

BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY

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I am a father, son, a brother, and musician who longs for a deeper relationship with God and an authentic musical representation of the journey of human spirit.

Most of my music posted here are rough demos or initial stage recordings to save ideas for songs and hopefully record more professionally in the future.

Cody Stowe

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