I know who I am. Can you say the same?
I know my motivations. (I) won’t let you misuse my name.
You may try to say that I’m not being true,
But, in fact, it is the truth that has evaded you.

CHORUS

I’ll kill you with kindness,
I’ll take the high road,
I’ll do what I should when nobody knows.
There’s only one person who I need to be
To maintain maintain maintain
My integrity

I try to act the same with whomever I’m around
(I’m) not putin’ on any faces, when I encourage you when you’re down.
I don’t need the praise to stick to what is right,
‘Cause I know a great reward comes when I’m outta sight.

CHORUS

My integrity x4 (fade out)

My Integrity (Demo)

VERSE 1
Today was pretty good, even better than most
Caught up with a friend who always laughs at my jokes
Took myself on a lovely afternoon hike
I thought I’d sleep just like a baby tonight
But now…

CHORUS
It’s one o’clock in the mornin’
And I can barely sleep
I keep thinkin’ about all the things that I did today
And whatever tomorrow could bring
It’s one o’clock in the mornin’ 
And I can’t get to sleep
Between all of the snorin’
And feelings that I’ve been ignorin’
I’ll be countin’ a thousand sheep
It’s one o’clock in the mornin’

VERSE 2
Tomorrow could be an even better day
Since the clouds are expected to roll away
I’ll be chillin’ on the beach baskin’ in the sun
Enjoyin’ that there’s nothing for me to get done
But now…

CHORUS

BRIDGE
The last time that I opened my eyes
Brave enough to check the time
It was only 10:45

CHORUS + whistling

One O'Clock in the Mornin' (Demo)

Born in '57
Second child of four
Son of a preacher man
Born and raised Upstate New York

Just like his namesake
He's a man after God's own heart

(CHORUS)
He goes by David, husband, Pop Pop
He is a humble, funny confidant
He goes by son and brother, everything-in-law
He is the best father anyone could want

Married in '84
Ever loving and faithful
Three perfect children
Who are eternally grateful

Worked up from Pop Tarts
To teaching financial head starts

CHORUS

We'll always need you
Even well past 64
On the green or strumming strings
In my life, I love you more
Or should I say, "I love you bigger?"
Because of you, I can play this song
And I've learned how to do the right thing
Or laugh at myself when I am wrong

CHORUS

Best Father

For video version see: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm7oOj8hl9f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

We were Boltin’ around in our Easter clothes
Inside Parliament Square and across Abbey Road
Sippin’ mocktails along the River Thames
As the cars illuminate the Tower Bridge
Could you take me to another place I’ve never been?

We were drinkin’ high tea above the baths from Rome
Before we almost got stranded out in Castle Combe
Drove on sheep-speckled mountains through the countryside
That took away our breath and left us terrified
Could you take me to another place I’ve never been?

There's no need to check a bag
But check in early, avoid jet lag
Be as present we can
Let spontaneity draw us away from the plan
And alternate the adventure that's next
Let's find a beach with nothing we have to do but relax
Where I'll still ask, "Could you take me to another place I’ve never been?"

We were tourin’ around The Beatles’ childhood homes
I couldn’t help but tear up at 20 Forthlin Road
Strollin’ through the Kirkyard lookin’ for names
Explorin’ Edinburgh Castle like a grown-up game
Could you take me to another place
Could you take me to another place
Could you take me to another place I’ve never been?

Another Place

For video version, see: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkTXjKBj5dR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Can’t believe this day is here
Felt like you’d live forever
‘Cause you’ve forever been around
But it’s been 88 strong years
It’s time to lay your burdens down

Into the arms
Into the arms
Into the arms of Jesus
x2

You always wanted us to learn
Sharpened our minds with endless puzzles
Most of which we couldn’t solve
But now it seems to be your turn
To get the answers for which we long

Within the arms
Within the arms
Within the arms of Jesus
x2

Are you jokin’ with the angels
Like you did with every waitress
Askin’ if you could get a Big Mac or maybe two?

Are you dancin’ to Glenn Miller
With an even fuller head of hair
Wanting nothing more than for us to be with you (one day)?

Free in the arms
Free in the arms
Free in the arms of Jesus
x2

Cheech (The Arms of Jesus)

Fireworks going off outside
Some of us just trying to get by
These beads of sweat aren’t from exercise
But the fear of not wanting to close my eyes

In summertime x2

Not long ago things were the same
I could still call you up and hear you say my name
Now that everything’s gone and changed
Not tryin’ to win just survivin’ this life of a game

In summertime x2

Oohs (fade out)

Bummer Summertime (Demo)

Life is a miracle, my body is a circus act
This baby's flipping all day long, swinging into my lower back
There'll be no taming this wild child
If they're anything like mom and dad

Life is a miracle, the way a belly can stretch
And the things that your once-sharp mind, can so easily forget
Then there's the nausea and the lethargy
They say is worth it in the end

I can't wait to meet you
And you don't even have a name
But you're already the ringmaster
Who everybody celebrates

Life is a miracle, with everything you juggle at once
Like stilt-walking on a tight rope, not caring who's gonna judge
Focused only on your little acrobat
And every single cuddle and hug

Hannah Shultz

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