HEADS I'M YOURS, TAILS YOU'RE MINE (Cooper/Jones)
© All Rights Reserved 2023

I ain’t gonna lie
I’m a straight shootin’ guy
So, let’s get right to the point
We’ve been circlin’ around it
But the truth, I think we’ve found it
Why don’t we both get out of this joint

I gotta penny in my pocket
And I’m thinkin’ we should toss it
Abide by the rulin’ that we find
Just you versus me
No appeals for best of three
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine

There’s an animal attraction
That demands some satisfaction
You said it yourself on our first date
Let’s not skirt around the issue
Wanna hold you and to kiss you
Life’s too short so, why wait

I gotta penny in my pocket
And I’m thinkin’ we should toss it
To decide whether we should cross the line
Flip it high up in the air
Believe that all in love is fair
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine

How easy it is to catch feelings for you 
We’ve been testing the waters for a while
If you’re into it, I’m into it
No time like the present, let’s do it and let’s do it in style

I ain’t gonna lie
Don’t wanna be that guy
Hesitatin’ and beatin’ ‘bout the bush
I gotta real sense of somethin’
‘Cos my heart ain’t stopped thumpin’
Why not give this connection a push

I gotta penny in my pocket
And I’m thinkin’ we should toss it
Let the hand of fate send us a sign
With the desire that’s within us
We both wind up as winners
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine
Heads I’m yours, tails you're mine
Heads I’m yours, tails you're my-my-mine

Heads I'm Yours, Tails You're Mine

SMOOTH SEAS DO NOT MAKE GOOD SAILORS (Cooper/Jones)
© 2025 All Rights Reserved

You complain about injustices 
So small they don’t warrant a fight 
You blame me for the things I said
Accuse me of not doing right 

You mock me for my old decisions 
Made when you were very young
Well my dear I had a vision 
Did my best to get along 

Smooth seas do not make good sailors
Without storms to make them strong 
The waves and the winds will get wayward 
Ride the tides and carry on 

You scorn me now, it’s evident
You pride yourself on knowing more
You think you can live better than
When you’re my age you can keep score 

Smooth seas do not make good sailors
Without storms to make them strong 
The waves and the winds will get wayward 
Ride the tides and carry on 

You don’t want children of your own 
That’s ok, have it your way
You think it will be easier alone
But life is gonna test you anyway

Smooth seas do not make good sailors
Without storms to make them strong 
The waves and the winds will get wayward 
Ride the tides and carry on 

Smooth seas do not make good sailors
Without storms to make them strong 
The waves and the winds will get wayward 
Ride the tides and carry on 


Smooth Seas Do Not Make Good Sailors

CROCUS POCUS
(c) 2025 Cooper Jones

VERSE 
Frost covers every garden lawn
The trees are bare, with nothing going on 
Mother nature’s cast a cloak in grey 
Waiting for a warm sunny day

VERSE 
Then a speck of purple appears overnight 
A dot of yellow, a smidge of white 
Only one at first, a second, a third
Before you know it, they’ve grown a whole herd 

CHORUS 
Crocus Pocus 
Magic time
Watch them reach up to the sky 
Crocus Pocus 
Here they come
Heralding that winter’s done

VERSE 
Our patience through the coldest months
Is paid off and rewarding us
The happy buds with pretty heads
Are waking from their chilly beds

CHORUS
Crocus Pocus 
Magic time
Watch them reach up to the sky 
Crocus Pocus 
Here they come
Heralding that winter’s done

BRIDGE 
Bringing hope this time of year
That early Springtime soon is here 
Renewal and rebirth are cast
Look forward and forget the past

Snowdrops and gold daffodils
Will scatter soon over the hills
Tulips and bluebells in pastures
Won’t detract from your minute stature

CHORUS
Crocus Pocus 
Magic time
Watch them reach up to the sky 
Crocus Pocus 
Here they come
Heralding that winter’s done

Crocus Pocus

ROM-COMS AND OTHER LIES
2025 Cooper Jones


VERSE  
He’s got picture-book good looks 
A Michelin star restaurant cook 
Symmetrical and in proportion, always taller never shorter 
Compliments her, knows her worth, is ready to commit to her 
And never disappoints her 
If he does it’s in the name of love

CHORUS
In rom-coms and other lies 
The girl always gets the guy 
He’s good, he’s kind, he’s strong, he’s brave 
The unsung hero of his day
You grow up to believe it’s true 
That someone great, will wait for you 
It doesn’t work out quite like that can we sort fiction from the fact

VERSE 
He’s handsome, manly, sensitive 
Somehow knows her love language 
Can land a punch like the best of ‘em
But outshines all the rest of ‘em
Somehow single or mismatched 
Either way one heck of a catch
Knows how to dress, no wayward stains 
He’s Mr Neat, rugged untamed 

CHORUS  
In rom-coms and other lies 
The girl always gets the guy 
He’s good, he’s kind, he’s strong, he’s brave 
The unsung hero of his day
You grow up to believe it’s true 
That someone great, will wait for you 
It doesn’t work out quite like that can we sort fiction from the fact

BIRDGE  
Some ladies get lucky, some ladies get sad, when their hubby don’t fit the perfect man
Some ladies are wise some ladies will know
There ain’t no garden variety men just the type that real life grows…

VERSE 
He’d never pick a fight be heartless 
Always take the blame regardless  
Custom made only for you to win your heart, propose to you
He’s a dab-hand at the dishes and fulfills all your wishes 
Of course he’d be good in bed but never pester or expect

CHORUS 
In rom-coms and other lies 
The girl always gets the guy 
He’s good, he’s kind, he’s strong, he’s brave 
The unsung hero of his day
You grow up to believe it’s true 
That someone great, will wait for you 
It doesn’t work out quite like that can we sort fiction from the fact

VERSE 
You would not imagine he’d leave socks upon the floor
Or leave his empties everywhere, never shirk a chore 
He would have telepathy, be  trained in massage therapy
A natural born leader but still earnin’ good money 

CHORUS  
In rom-coms and other lies 
The girl always gets the guy 
He’s good, he’s kind, he’s strong, he’s brave 
The unsung hero of his day
You grow up to believe it’s true 
That someone great, will wait for you 
It doesn’t work out quite like that can we sort fiction from the fact



Rom-Coms and Other Lies

CUT ME SOME SLACK 
2025 Cooper/Jones
 
VERSE
Need to put some space between us
Breathe some different air
I won’t take you to the cleaners
If you let me take my share
Gotta get my head together
Try and just move on
From all that stormy weather
So much to improve on
 
CHORUS
Oh, cut me some slack
Don’t wanna come back
Oh, cut me some slack
I’m all out of whack

VERSE
Need some time for healing
Without intensity
Hopefully, then revealing
More sensitivity
Forget those lame excuses
Not to reach for help yourself
Don’t stew in your own juices
Protect your mental health
 
CHORUS
Oh, cut me some slack
Don’t wanna come back
Oh, cut me some slack
I’m all out of whack
 
BRIDGE
Give me a break from all this mess
There’s no point in it going on
It just causes increased distress
When all what we had is gone
 
CHORUS
Oh, cut me some slack
Don’t wanna come back
Oh, cut me some slack
I’m all out of whack


Cut Me Some Slack

LEFT THE DREAM RUNNIN’ 
2025 Cooper Jones
All Rights Reserved
 
Got no reason to feel fearful
But I do yes, I do
Got no reason to feel tearful
But I do yes, I do
I’ll get shot, not by a bullet
But that trigger, if you pull it
‘N put a hole straight through my heart
‘N tear my life apart
 
 I’m hopin’ that you won’t
 I’m prayin’ that you don’t
 
So, I left the dream a-runnin’
And we can jump back in
Yeah, I left the dream a-runnin’
And we can get crackin’
Just say the word
And we’ll save the world
From spinnin’ off its axis
Into eternal blackness
Or decide that you’re still comin’
I left the dream a-runnin’
 
Got no reason to feel stressed out
But I do yes, I do
Got no reason to express doubt
But I do yes, I do
Are you plannin’ an attack
To plunge a knife right in my back
‘N leave me lyin’ on the floor
‘N turn around and slam the door
 
I’m hopin’ that you won’t
I’m prayin’ that you don’t
 
So, I left the dream a-runnin’
And we can jump back in
Yeah, I left the dream a-runnin’
And we can get crackin’
Just say the word
And we’ll save the world
From spinnin’ off its axis
Into eternal blackness
Or decide that you’re still comin’
I left the dream a-runnin’
 
Throw me a lifeline, reassure me
Put my mind at ease
Show me a sign that truly, surely
The dream’s alive, oh please
 
So, I left the dream a-runnin’
And we can jump back in
Yeah, I left the dream a-runnin’
And we can get crackin’
Just say the word
And we’ll save the world
From spinnin’ off its axis
Into eternal blackness
Or decide that you’re still comin’
I left the dream a-runnin’

Left The Dream Runnin'

OVERTHINKING IN C MINOR 
2025 Cooper Jones
 
There’ve been so many words I wrote
Better left unread
So many words I spoke
Better left unsaid

While I was looking for my exit strategy
To preserve my wellbeing and my sanity

But I had a change of heart
That’s “heart” in air quotes
Decided to delete 
All those messages and notes
 
Put it all down to late night drinking
And maybe me…just overthinking
 
There’ve been so many thoughts I had
Can’t text the feeling
Been so many times so sad
That left me reeling

I thought I wrote you out, shampoo for the soul
But when my eyes started stinging, I realised the toll
 
Put it all down to late night drinking
And maybe me…just overthinking
 
Crush hour traffic, before we broke
Thinking, ‘Dear John, that’s all she wrote’
Composing a chorus, but came unstuck
Have I got the wrong person, right hook
 
Put it all down to late night drinking
And maybe me…just overthinking
 
There’ve been so many words I wrote
Better left unread
So many words I spoke
Better left unsaid
 
Put it all down to late night drinking
And maybe me…just overthinking


Overthinking In C Minor

THIS DEMOLITION BALL 
2025 Cooper Jones
 
The way things are going are beyond belief
The powers that be barely respond, relief
The floods, the droughts and the hurricanes
The submergences and torrential rains
They’ll say, “There’s bigger fish to fry”
Or worse, just outright and deny
If they have kids or care at all
They’d do something now about
Do something ‘bout this demolition ball
(Ahhh) Do something ‘bout this demolition ball (Ahhh)
 
Short-term thinking just will not work
Future generations will go berserk
Blaming all the catastrophes to come
On playing deaf and playin’   dumb
They’ll say, “Let’s deal with here and now”
As if that’s a better plan somehow
But if they have kids or care at all
They’d do something now about
Do something ‘bout this demolition ball
(Ahhh) Do something ‘bout this demolition ball (Ahhh)

They’ll say “We can’t accommodate”
And spread lies that turn into hate
If they have kids or care at all
They’d do something now about
Do something ‘bout this demolition ball
(Ahhh) Do something ‘bout this demolition ball (Ahhh)
 
We were warned many years ago
By experts who were in the know
But their warnings got mainly ignored
And solutions mostly unexplored
Do something ‘bout this demolition ball
(Ahhh) Do something ‘bout this demolition ball (Ahhh)
 
The way things are going are beyond belief
The powers that be barely respond, relief
It may be too late for actions small
Better do something ‘bout this demolition ball

This Demolition Ball

WHEN A BAD DAY BECAME A GOOD NIGHT 
2025 Cooper Jones
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The dawn chorus woke me and the day began
As per usual, nothing really went to plan
I had all kinds of hopes for the hours ahead
But then I was disappointed instead
 
Things went downhill from there on in
I despaired at the direction the day had gone in
The post brought only bills and final demands
But no-one here seems to understand

But don’t worry, this is no sad, sorry tale
‘Cos the better angels, they did prevail
Just as the dark was replacing the light
Was when a bad day became a good night
 
I was waiting for some news, but it never came
‘bout my big idea, my only claim to fame
I was promised a decision before close of play
They weren’t impressed by what I had to say
 
Then to cap it all, my doctor called to say
I needed to make an appointment right away
I thought to hell with this, I’m going out tonight
See if I can put things right
 
So, don’t worry, this is no sad, sorry tale
‘Cos the better angels, they did prevail
Just as you emerged from the half-light
Was when a bad day became a good night
 
Yeah, don’t worry, this is no sad, sorry tale
‘Cos the better angels, they did prevail
For as you came into my full sight
Was when a bad day became a good night

When A Bad Day Became A Good Night

GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE 
2025 Cooper Jones
 
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
 
There’s an ocean of possibilities
Why not take a deep, deep dive
There’s an end to all hostilities
A great day to be alive
 
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
 
There’s a hope throughout humanity
Now each of us can thrive
There’s an end to all insanity
A great day to be alive
 
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
 
There’s a message spreading far and away
In the shared language of love
Singing, “We shall overcome someday”
Words that still inspire
 
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
 
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive
It’s a great day to be
A great day to be
It’s a great day to be…alive

Heads I'm Yours, Tails You're Mine

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