This is a cover of a Kris Kristofferson song, made popular in the 1976 version by Johnny Duncan and Janie Frickie. Kris also recorded a nice version. I combined elements of both and gave it a Jimmy Buffet-style reggae beat. Featuring Albert Lee (lead guitar,) Dana Shaw (guest vocal,) Robert Heft (rhythm guitar, bass guitar,) Mark Brown (keyboards) and Mike Tempo (drums, percussion.) Engineered and mixed by Robert Heft at Songwriters Studio Services. @robert-heft @dlshaw08 @mike-tempo @musik-haus-llc

Stranger

Little Briar Rose is an emotional jazz ballad retelling Sleeping Beauty from the prince’s perspective. Featuring a swingin' piano, storytelling vocals, and a simple jazz interpretation, it’s a heartfelt song about awakening, love, and redemption.  
(c)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
She lay in the tower, the briars grew tall,
A kingdom enchanted, asleep through it all.
A hundred years waiting, her fate was composed,
The name on their lips was Little Briar Rose.

[Chorus]
But the kiss was not for her awakening,
It was mine, it was mine, the heart inside me breaking.
Cold as stone, I’d never known what love could be—
Little Briar Rose, you awakened me.

[Verse 2]
I thought I was mighty, a prince made of steel,
No sorrow could touch me, no kindness to feel.
I kissed her in duty, or so I supposed,
But she opened my heart—sweet Briar Rose.

[Chorus]
And the kiss was not for her awakening,
It was mine, it was mine, the heart inside me breaking.
Cold as stone, I’d never known what love could be—
Little Briar Rose, you awakened me.

[Bridge]
The thorns have all melted, the kingdom can sing,
But I found the treasure no crown could bring.
It wasn’t her beauty, it wasn’t her hand,
It was learning the joy of helping to stand. 

[Verse 3]
Now I walk in sunlight I never have known,
Her laughter beside me, it softens the throne.
For the gift that she gave me will ever be shown,
That a heart is worth more than a crown of stone.

[Chorus]
The kiss was never for her awakening,
It was mine, it was mine, the heart inside me breaking.
Cold as stone, I’d never known what love could be—
Little Briar Rose, you awakened me.

[Outro]
Little Briar Rose… you awakened me.

Little Briar Rose

A sly, modern pop-country tune about finally finding someone who makes you “a lot less single.” Upbeat guitars, toe-tapping rhythm, and a wink of humor and heartache— equal parts radio-friendly and bar-room relatable. Perfect for fans of traditional country, sad love songs, and honest songwriting. 

LYRICS
(C)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
I saw you in the corner, nursin’ that beer
You caught my eye, I caught your fear
You slipped off your ring like I didn’t see
Tucked it in your pocket so casually
You took a little breath, made a little call
Then walked my way through the smoky hall

[Chorus]
I said, “I saw that ring you tried to hide from me
And that call looked a lot like dad checkin’ on his family
You’ve got a good poker face, but honey, I can see
You’re a lot less single than you pretend to be.”

[Verse 2]
We talked ‘bout your Chevy, your job, your team
But not ‘bout the house or the folks in between
You danced around questions, smooth as could be
Like you’d practiced that smile in the mirror for me
I laughed at your jokes, but the truth rang clear
You were half in the moment and half back there

[Chorus]
I said, “You talk like a man who’s learnin’ to breathe
But there’s a shadow on every word you leave
You’re tellin’ your story selectively
You’re a lot less single than you pretend to be.”

[Bridge]
You sighed and said, “It’s not what it seems
Sometimes forever don’t match the dream
Sometimes life’s bigger, sometimes it’s small
Sometimes the truth don’t fit words at all.”

[Verse 3]
Then you told me ‘bout her, your high school love
Said forever came early when push came to shove
Lost her one night on a midnight road
Now it’s just you and the kids back home
And yeah, that was them you were checkin’ on
‘Cause your mama can’t stay ‘til very long

[Final Chorus]
And I smiled through tears at the man I could see,
The weight you carry runs deeper than me.
You raised your glass, said, “Here’s to memory.”
Yeah, you’re a lot more single than you pretend to be.

A Lot Less Single (Than You Pretend To Be)

A storyteller–style story song about love, loyalty, and a white El Camino that outlasted the years. The Elky follows a couple from their teenage cruising days down Main Street, through marriage, and into their senior years — with that same old Chevy still humming along. Funny, tender, and true-to-life, it’s a love story on four wheels and a few busted shocks.

The Elky

“Big Town” is a modern female pop-rock anthem about independence, heartbreak, and city life.
A young woman finally has enough of her lazy boyfriend who’d rather game and watch TV than grow up. She kicks him out, takes back her freedom, and rediscovers the thrill of New York City — the lights, the noise, the possibilities — and all the plenty of men waiting out there, because it’s a big town.

Catchy hooks, electric-guitar energy, and clever, confident lyrics make Big Town perfect for fans of the modern pop rock divas.
It’s a breakup song with bite — upbeat, relatable, and ready for anyone who’s ever outgrown a small-minded love.
Upbeat guitars, a little attitude, and a wink of humor for anyone who’s ever outgrown a lazy love.

LYRICS
(c) 2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
He’s on the couch again, same old show,
Bag of chips, controller glow.
I’m dressin’ up, but then he don’t go —
Says, “Babe, it’s rerun night, y’know.”
He talks those big dreams, but never tries,
Future’s just a bag of fries.
I’ve had enough of his lazy lies,
I grab my keys, roll my eyes.

[Chorus 1]
There’s Broadway lights and taxi sounds,
Brooklyn bars and SoHo crowds,
Rooftop views where hearts unbound,
And plenty of men — it’s a big town.

[Verse 2]
Mom made roast, and then my sister called,
“Bring him by,” but he just stalled.
Stayed at home, headset on, so enthralled —
Yellin’ “Headshot!” down the hall.
What game is he playin', anyway
While I’m workin’ ev'ry day,
He’s busy blowin’ his nights away —
Joystick’s gonna make him pay.

[Chorus 2]
From Times Square lights to Harlem sounds,
Chelsea nights and Coney crowds,
Bridges gleam where love’s unbound,
And plenty of men — it’s a big town.

[Bridge]
So I told him, “Pack it, honey — go.”
 He moved back in with mom — figures, though. 
No tears, no fear, just watch me glow —
I’ve got a city full of “Hellos.”

[Verse 3]
Met a cutie at a coffee stand,
Tall and charming, shook my hand.
We talked for hours, thought that life was grand —
He said, “Work? Nah, not my plan.”
Red flag waves, and so I sip and frown,
Deja vu comes back around,
And so I laugh and I spin this gown —
It’s fine, babe… it’s a big town.

[Chorus 3]
From Central Park to Queens rebound,
Neon nights and subway sounds,
He’s not the last fool I’ve found,
There’s plenty of men — it’s a big town.

[Outro / Tag]
Yeah, the skyline shines when you’re lookin’ up,
And love’s just luck in a paper cup.
He was small-time, I’m city-bound —
There’s plenty of men — it’s a big town.

Big Town

Vale Vale Vale is pure attitude and rhythm — a bilingual dance track where the girls call out their lazy boyfriends with humor and groove. A mix of pop and Latin beats with a catchy chorus you can’t forget. It’s the sound of eye rolls, laughter, and every “I’ll do it later” turned into a dancefloor moment.

🇲🇽 Descripción en Español

Vale Vale Vale es ritmo y picardía. Un tema bailable en Spanglish donde las chicas se quejan (bailando) de sus novios flojos. Pop latino con energía de girl group, un coro pegajoso y buena vibra para cantar, reír y moverse.

LYRICS
(C)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
Mis amigas dicen, “nunca hace na’,”
solo mira el móvil y se pone a chatear.
Le digo, “¡vamos al parque, al mar, a pasear!”
Él sonríe lento y vuelve a contestar...

[Chorus]
Vale, vale, vale…
(lo dice sin moverse del sofá)
Vale, vale, vale…
(“ya voy, cariño,” pero nunca va)
Vale, vale, vale…
es su forma de decir “quizá…”
Vale, vale, vale…
y me hace suspirar.

[Verse 2]
Yo quiero bailar, él prefiere mirar,
dice “con tus pasos no puedo ganar.”
Pero cuando suena la rumba o el reggaetón,
le da la fiebre, me agarra y— ¡boom!

[Chorus]
Vale, vale, vale…
(“espérate, que me da calor”)
Vale, vale, vale…
(“pon otra copa, que voy mejor”)
Vale, vale, vale…
lo dice y sube el son.
Vale, vale, vale…
¡y baila con pasión!

[Verse 3]
Toda la tarde pensando en él,
la luna nos mira desde el hotel.
Le digo bajito, “ya no puedo más,”
y él sonríe lento, me empieza a besar…

[Chorus]
Vale, vale, vale…
(ahora sí, lo dice de verdad)
Vale, vale, vale…
(ya no hay pausa, no hay que esperar)
Vale, vale, vale…
me pierde al respirar.
Vale, vale, vale…
¡y no para más!


[Final chorus]
Vale, vale, vale…
(lo dice sin moverse del sofá)
Vale, vale, vale…
(“pon otra copa, que voy mejor”)
Vale, vale, vale…
es su forma de decir “quizá…”
Vale, vale, vale…
¡y me hace suspirar!

Vale, Vale, Vale

A laid-back coastal-country summer song about good friends, grilled food, and one more beer before the sunset. Warm guitars, pedal steel, congas, and that easy-breezy porch-swing feeling. When the guests go home and the night cools down, it turns into a lazy backyard love song. Written by Ggreg Snyder with a wink toward the great tradition of easy-living, sun-soaked storytelling.

LYRICS
(C)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
Grill's cleaned off, tiki lights are strung,
Cooler’s full, day’s still young.
Flip-flops stickin’ meltin' in the heat,
bring the laughs, I’ll bring the meat.
 
[Chorus]
Let's have a BBQ,
Get some ice for the beer to cool.
Later on we can hit the pool,
Half an hour after eatin’ is through.
And when our friends are gone,
The sun is down and the day is done,
Stay over and we’ll have some fun,
And we can greet the dawn.

[Verse 2]
Smoke rolls lazy, the world feels right,
Watch the day turn to night.
The moon joins in on a backyard tune,
Dancin’ barefoot under June.

[Chorus]
Let's have a BBQ,
Get some ice for the beer to cool.
Later on we can hit the pool,
Half an hour after eatin’ is through.
And when our friends are gone,
The sun is down and the day is done,
Stay over and we’ll have some fun,
And we can greet the dawn.

[guitar solo]

[Bridge]
Fireflies in a mason jar,
That’s our chandelier so far.
If this night keeps stretchin’ on,
I bought some lamps from Amazon.

[Chorus]
Let's have a BBQ,
Get some ice for the beer to cool.
Later on we can hit the pool,
Half an hour after eatin’ is through.
And when our friends are gone,
The sun is down and the day is done,
Stay over and we’ll have some fun,
And we can greet the dawn.

[Tag/Outro]
So pass that sauce and don’t be through—
I’m still marinated in you.



Let's Have A B.B.Q.

A mushy song about the lessons that parents teach us. Featuring Tom Bedlam on vocals and Robert Ruby on the instruments. Produced by Robert Ruby. @tom-bedlam-music @robertrubymusic

LESSONS AND BLESSINS
©2018 Ggreg Snyder

VERSE:
It’s such a shame that you’ll never meet
The two folks who thought that I made them complete
Though the time they spent in my life was quite brief
They gave me a simple set of beliefs
PRECHORUS:
Their wisdom is something I’ve found
To guide me, when they’re not around

CHORUS:
Eat all your vegies, take off your hat
Yes please and thank you, mom taught me that
Don’t ever hit girls, I got that from dad
The lessons and the blessins I’ve had

VERSE:
Sometimes I objected, it’s hard to behave
But still I remember, the judgement they gave
They wanted to teach things important to them
Though looking back at it, they weren’t all gems

PRECHORUS:
Your folks got their own point of view
But it looks like they raised you right, too

CHORUS:
Don’t talk to strangers, give grandma a kiss
Tell your brother your sorry, mom taught me this
Don’t smart mouth your mother, I got that from dad
The lessons and the blessins I’ve had

BRIDGE:
Been thinkin’ about what you mean to me
And that we should consider our own family

CHORUS:
Take the dog for a walk, don’t tease the cat
Wash your hands before supper, you’ll teach them that
Finish your homework, they’ll get that from dad
The lessons and the blessins they’ll have

Lessons And Blessins ft Tom Bedlam

This is a song about a street in Los Angele County's AV, which runs through Lancaster, Palmdale and Quartz Hill. Featuring Robert Heft on lead guitar, rhythm guitar and bass, Roberto Diana on banjo, Mike Tempo on drums and percussion, and Nick Echols & Rachel Hirshee on backing vocals. @rachel-hirshee-768986806 @mike-tempo @robert-heft @robertodiana

LYRICS

AVENUE N
©2015 Ggreg Snyder

Jean drinks gin in the morning, he’s feeling misérable
At ten he interviews for a another stupid job
The questions he is asked, leave him perplexed
The man says, “Hey, you start on Monday next.

	The benefits package is contained herein.”
	He peruses it all as he drives down Avenue N

Brad leaves the office, his HR day is through
He walks into a bar, it’s called “The Office”, too
He argues with the losers, jokers with no life
And 8-ish he ubers home to his wife

	He's got a boring 9 to 5, she teaches yoga and spin
	They got a 5 bedroom house off of 60th West and N

(solo)

		You can pour it in a glass or chug from a cup
		Drink it all down, or throw it all up
		Buy it from a can, or distill your own
		Maybe misery is better homegrown

Debbie watches Brad fall asleep on the floor
and drives to a mobile home, she’s been there before
She and Araceli drink tequila and beer
They relate in a way that’s strictly peer-to-peer

	They go to the biggest church on Avenue N
	But they like to live life on the other side now and then

Perilous Lizards

Avenue N

This is a new version of an old favorite, written in the mid-80's. Robert Heft is playing guitar and singing background, Dana Shaw is also singing background, Charles Lim is on double bass, and Ed Eblen is the drummer and percussionist @robert-heft @dalenickey @dlshaw08 @ed-eblen-music

Self-TItled Debut

Born Cool (Die Warm)

In this tune, the character of Evelyn encourages her girlfriend Lisa that they should come out. Alfredo Reed plays most of the instruments, Tara Alise Cox sings the lead as Evelyn, and Molly Cotten as Lisa sings harmony on the bridge. Engineered by Robert Heft, who plays acoustic guitar. @tara-cox-167632375 @molly-cotten-573748187 @robert-heft @alfredococo10 ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Gehenna

End Of The World

Ggreg is a native of San Jose, CA, currently living in Las Vegas, NV. He is a singer/songwriter, as well as an actor, playwright and voice over artist. Member SAG-AFTRA, AEA, ASCAP, NSAI.

Let's Have A B.B.Q.

Ggreg Snyder

Related tracks