Our grandson Nash asked me to write a song about him and our tabby cat he's affectionately named "Big" Bubby.  Nash is crazy about Bubby, so I wrote my first ever children's song for him - I hope you enjoy it too.

Lyrics:

Nash & Bubby were sittin' on the couch
Bubby looked over and opened up his mouth
He said, "Nash, when I told you I wanted a snack
You made sure I got one and I really love that".

Nash & Bubby (Nash & Bubby) - Nash & Bubby (Nash & Bubby)
The Nash & Bubby song, and you can sing along

< Quick turnaround >

Later that night they were lyin' in the bed
Bubby was sleepin" - Nash was pettin' on his head
Bubby woke up and took a big yawn
Then he said, "Hey Nash, let's sing our song".

Nash & Bubby (Nash & Bubby) - Nash & Bubby (Nash & Bubby)
The Nash & Bubby song, and we can sing along

("Come on everybody")

Nash & Bubby (Nash & Bubby) - Nash & Bubby (Nash & Bubby)
The Nash & Bubby song, and we just sang along

"Hey Nashy, I love you"

The Nash & Bubby Song

Greetings from Nashville. Here's a blues tune I wrote a few years ago envisioning a long-haul trucker anxious to get back home. This really came to life with the help of my friend - guitarist Darren Bates. Hope you enjoy!

Lyrics:

I look out of my window - I see the moon is shining bright
Drivin' down this lonesome highway, I see the moon so big and bright
And it won't be long now 'til I'm holdin' her tight

I've been gone almost 30 days - I've seen the moon go through every phase
Knowin' the next time I'd see it in full , that I would be back with my baby once more
I look out of my window - I see the moon is shinin' bright
And it won't be long now 'til I'm holdin' her tight

(Organ & Guitar Solos)

I can hardly wait just to see her again - Tell her about all the places I've been
Never no problem for me to be true, and deep in her heart I know she loves me too
I look out of my window - I see the moon so big and bright
And it won't be long now 'til I'm holdin' her tight

I look out of my window - Out of my window
Drivin' down this old highway, I see the moon big and bright (so bright)
And it won't be long now 'til I'm holdin' her tight (all night)

(2 Guitar Solos and out)

Demo

Moon Song

As a songwriter, you'll find I'm all over the place - "genre-ally" speaking.  Here's an Americana / Folk / Country Waltz - a little bit of all that in here.  Hope you enjoy!

(Lyrics)
 I was a wanderer; I never knew
The kind of good lovin' I've found here with you
I've known some ladies and I've loved a few
But they never loved me the way that you do.....

I don't know where you were hiding before
(But) Now that I've found you, I've got to have more
This isn't something that I can ignore
You're what I've been waiting for

I never thought I could feel it this strong
Guess I was afraid it would turn out all wrong
But your love has given my heart a new song
I just wish that it hadn't taken so long.....

< Fiddle Break >

I was a wanderer; I never knew
The kind of good lovin' I've found here with you
Now I can't imagine a love that's more true....

I don't know where you were hiding before
(But) Now that I've found you, I've got to have more
This isn't something that I can ignore
You're what I've been waiting for

You're what I've been waiting for

You're What I've Been Waiting For

First - HUGE thanks go out to J Christopher Vaught for his help on this St Louis / Memphis styled blues tune.  J C provided the 1st lead and several rhythm guitar tracks, as well as the "Mississippi Saxophone".  We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did creating it.

(Lyrics)
I got a true blue love for ya baby.  Got a true blue love - don't mean maybe
Got a true blue love and it's all for you.  Ever since we met I've had a true blue love for you

You're the only thing that I'm thinkin' of; you're even in my dreams at night
'Cause I've never known a sweeter love than I found when you held me tight

I got a true blue love for ya baby.  Got a true blue love - don't mean maybe
Got a true blue love and it's all for you.  Ever since we met I've had a true blue love for you

< DOUBLE GUITAR LEADS >

You know that I'm in love with you and I know that this love is true
But now you've gone and said we're through - and that's what makes this true love blue

I got a true blue love for ya baby.  Got a true blue love - don't mean maybe
Got a true blue love and it's all for you.  Ever since we met I've had a true blue love for you

I got a true blue love - a true blue love 
I got a true blue love and it's all for you.  Ever since we met I've had a true blue love for you

But now you've gone and left me and that's why my love's blue

True Blue Love

As I've stated before, I write in many different genres; here's one with lots of 80s influences. Shout out to Ralph Tate for help with the twin lead guitars, and to him and Jamey Ratzlaff for lending me their ears and mixing advice - always great to have them in my corner. Hope you enjoy!

(Lyrics)
I can keep all the memories of the time that you've spent with me
But darlin' there's so much more I need in my life

I've got pictures of things we've done; I can look at how far we've come
Can't you see you're the only one in my life?

There's a feeling sometimes like you think I don't care
Or you're wondering if I'd even notice if you were not there

But I'd be lost of you'd ever leave, so I need you to please believe
That I love you and want you to be in my life

< Guitars >

So if there comes a time when you think I don't care
Or if you think I won't even notice if you were not there

Please remember me down on my knee with that promise you still can believe
That I love you and want you to be in my life

Darlin' you're all that I'll ever need

In My Life

In the spirit of collaboration, my friend Walter Wilczewski provided the vocal on this song about moving from the stressful city to a more relaxing country lifestyle.  Originally titled "Got To Move" when written in 1980, it's gone through some lyric and melody changes to be reborn in 2024.  We hope you enjoy the results.

(Lyrics)
Got to get away to the country
Searchin' for a new state of mind
Got to get away to the country
And it feels like maybe now’s the time

Livin’ in the city is drivin’ me insane
Everything's movin’ so fast
It’s a daily struggle - hard to get ahead
Don’t know how much longer I can last

But I found a solution - a chance to make a change
A future I think I can rearrange

Got to get away to the country
Lookin' for that new state of mind
Got to get away to the country
Leave all this crazy behind

<  Guitar Lead  >

Now I found my answer - a chance for better days
It' s time to go, and now I'm on my way

Got to get away to the country
Searchin' for a new state of mind
Got to get away to the country
Leave all this crazy behind

Got to get away to the country
Lookin' for that new state of mind
Got to get away to the country
Leave all this crazy behind

Gerald "J R" Schmidt

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