Hallelujah What a Night

Honky Tonk Around

GOOD WHISKEY AND BAD WOMEN
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely
Copyright 2005

Good whiskey ....  Bad women 
both share a common thread.
They both can be deceitful,
and mess with my head.
Both can treat me cold as ice, 
without a reason why.
Good whiskey and Bad women, 
can leave me high and dry.

CHORUS
Good whiskey and Bad women, 
I've had a taste of each.
They both warmed my lonely heart,
and made me feel defeat.
I can't live without them, 
both still call me friend.
They ease the pain, drive me insane.
Good whiskey and Bad women.

Good whiskey can take you on,
a journey of disgrace.
Bad women can turn me on, 
then slap me in the face.
They both can start a wild dream, 
and lift my spirits high,
Good whiskey and Bad women, 
can make me wanna die.

CHORUS
Good whiskey and Bad women, 
I've had a taste of each.
They both warmed my lonely heart,
and made me feel defeat.
I can't live without them, 
both still call me friend.
They ease the pain, drive me insane.
Good whiskey and Bad women.

Bridge 
Bad women, Good whiskey,
made me sober up.
Gonna ride off in the sunset,
Drinkin' from a different cup.

CHORUS
Good whiskey and Bad women, 
I've had a taste of each.
They both warmed my lonely heart,
And made me feel defeat.
I can't live without them, 
both still call me friend.
They ease the pain, drive me insane.
Good whiskey and Bad women.

Tag
Bad women and Good whiskey.
Good whiskey ..... Bad women.

Good Whiskey & Bad Women

ROSA'S REVENGE
Lyrics & music by JR Greely
Copyright: 1996

Desert wind was cool upon my face,
As I rode the trail at a slow and steady pace.
The landscape reminded me of that sacred place
In my mind she’s standing there dressed in silk and lace.

CHORUS
I left my heart in Mexico, with a maiden I love dear. 
Inside I feel so empty, I can see it in the mirror.
A thunderstorm is moving in as I cross the Rio Grande. 
I'm gonna find my Rosa hope she wears my wedding band.

A band of 20 rebels stormed in this little town,
Bustin' windows, throwin' torches, burning buildings down.
They herded all the people to the village holy ground,
that’s when I saw my rosa, I saw them gun her down.

CHORUS
I left my heart in Mexico, with a maiden I love dear. 
Inside I feel so empty, I can see it in the mirror.
A thunderstorm is moving in as I cross the Rio Grande. 
Rosa's revenge, when they’re 6 feet in the land.

I chased them down like dogs, killing 'em one by one, 
As I ride the barren desert from morn to setting sun.
Hot on his trail, there's one more on the run, 
19 notches on my pistol, I know the job ain't done.

CHORUS
I left my heart in Mexico, with a maiden I love dear. 
Inside I feel so empty, I can see it in the mirror.
A thunderstorm is moving in as I cross the Rio Grande. 
Rosa will have revenge, when they’re 6 feet in the land.

In a southwestern Texas town at the Red Eye Saloon, 
He just poured a tequila and was howling at the moon.
He never heard the thunder from my colt 44,
With a bullet through the heart he laid there on the floor.

Bridge
“Rosa's Revenge” I screamed 
As I headed for the door.
I looked up to the sky and said ......
“Rosa... They won't kill no more.”

FINAL CHORUS
I left my heart in Mexico with a maiden I love dear, 
Inside I feel so empty, I can see it in the mirror.
A thunderstorm is moving in as I cross the Rio Grande,
Just another lonesome soul, driftin' 'round this barren land.

Tag
Desert wind was cool upon my face,
As I rode the trail at a slow and steady pace.
I left my heart in Mexico and disappeared without a trace.

Rosas Revenge

ROCKING TO THE HEARTBEAT 
Lyrics & Music By
JR & Bonnie Greely
Copyright 2017

Rocking to the heartbeat,
in Mama’s rocking chair. 
Drifting off to dream land, 
no worries, fears or cares. 
Telling child hood stories,
how the stars hold magic charms. 
Rocking to the heartbeat,
in Mama’s loving arms. 

CHORUS
Tadpoles and turtles,
little trains and toy trucks. 
The same bed time story, 
about a chicken and a duck. 
Cartoons and tractors
for a little baby boy. 
Rocking to the heartbeat
peace, love, hope and joy. 

Papa’s in the kitchen, 
warming bottles on the stove. 
Late night diaper changing, 
baby feels his heart of gold. 
Whispers words of wisdom,
plantin’ seeds for life’s farm.
Rocking to the heartbeat,
in  Papa’s loving arms. 

CHORUS
Tadpoles and turtles,
little trains and toy trucks. 
The same bed time story, 
about a chicken and a duck. 
Cartoons and tractors
for a little baby boy. 
Rocking to the heartbeat
peace, love, hope and joy.

Mama’s feeling bloated,
Papa has trembling hands.
They’re bubbling with excitement
To see their little man.
The family sits with Lincoln
on the baby watch, 
Counting down the minutes
till Fireworks finally pops.

CHORUS
Tadpoles and turtles,
little trains and toy trucks. 
The same bed time story, 
about a chicken and a duck. 
Cartoons and tractors
for a little baby boy. 
Rocking to the heartbeat
peace, love, hope and joy.

Gramma’s in the hen house
when she gets the call.  
Speeding down the highway,
no time to waste at all.
A precious little  bundle, 
Sent from God above.
Rocking to the heartbeat
in Gramma’s arms of love.

CHORUS
Tadpoles and turtles,
little trains and toy trucks. 
The same bed time story, 
about a chicken and a duck. 
Cartoons and tractors
for a little baby boy. 
Rocking to the heartbeat
peace, love, hope and joy.

Tag
Rocking to the heartbeat 
with their 2 baby boys
Rocking to the heartbeat 
peace, love, hope and joy

Rocking to the Heartbeat

THAT'S MY GUY
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely Copyright 2025

She stares at his picture in my locker,
and thinks about the love he holds for me.
That look in her eye don't hide the feelin',
she wants what she can't have but he ain't free.

CHORUS
Does she sit at home each night makin' plans,
of all the different ways to steal my man.
Does she love him in her mind till she cries, cries, cries.
she wants what she can't have .... that's my guy.

She keeps it to herself but I'm no dummy,
I see right through her jealousy and lies.
Stops short of nothing at all for his attention,
She wants what she can't have but still she tries.

CHORUS
She sits at home each night makin' plans,
of all the different ways to steal my man.
She loves him in her mind till she cries, cries, cries.
she wants what she can't have .... that's my guy.

BRIDGE
I hope and pray she finds her own Romeo.
Desperate is an awful place to be.
I'd hate to have my friend become my foe.
So I took down that picture of him and me.

CHORUS
She sits at home each night makin' plans,
of all the different ways to steal my man.
She loves him in her mind till she cries, cries, cries.
she wants what she can't have .... that's my guy.



Tag
She love's him in her mind till she cries.
She wants what she can't have .... that's my guy.
She wants what she can't have .... that's my guy.

Thats My Guy

DRIVIN’ NAILS IN MY COFFIN
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely
Copyright:2025

All the years of struggles, we fought one by one.
The challenge we conquered  raising daughters and sons.
Your new homes in heaven Babe I miss you so,
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.

CHORUS
Another bottle of Kesslers and an 8 ball of coke,
another case of Bud light and a carton of smokes.
Another joint to get high when I'm feeling low,
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.

A spike of rum in my coffee is my morning cheer.
I'm hammered by mem'ries I'm pounding down tears.
Since the hen left the hen house this old rooster don't crow,
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.

CHORUS
Another bottle of Kesslers and an 8 ball of coke,
another case of Bud light and a carton of smokes.
Another joint to get high when I'm feeling low,
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.

BRIDGE
I've never been a drinker,
I'm a deadly drinkin' fool.
I've never been a stoner 
I'm a ghostly token ghoul.

CHORUS
Another bottle of Kesslers and an 8 ball of coke,
another case of Bud light and a carton of smokes.
Another joint to get high when I'm feeling low,
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.

Tag
I'm drivin nails in my coffin, so the quicker I'll go.
Drivin' nails in my coffin ..... so the quicker I'll go.

Nails in My Coffin

I ALREADY KNEW
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 2017

CHORUS
Don't tell me it's over, I already know.
Don't tell me your leaving, just pack up and go.
Don't sit by my side, and tell me your blue,
Don't tell me it's over, I already knew.

I can tell by your sigh, and the tear in your eye,
I hear the  hurt  in your voice, it has left me no choice.
I'm gonna miss your sweet smile, that will burn for a while, 
All the  trust  has been  lost, now my heart pays the cost.

CHORUS
Don't tell me it's over, I already know.
Don't tell me your leaving, just pack up and go.
Don't sit by my side, and tell me your blue,
Don't tell me it's over, I already knew.

INSTRUMENTAL

There's things on your mind, my gosh I'm not  blind,   
I can see you need space,  by the look on your face.
Here's some butterfly wings, while you think things through.
Honey I'll set you free, I hope you come back to me.

CHORUS
Don't tell me it's over, I already know.
Don't tell me your leaving, just pack up and go.
Don't sit by my side, and tell me your blue,
Don't tell me it's over, I already knew.



TAG ENDING
Don't tell me it's over .......... I already knew.

INSTRUMENTAL FADE

I Already Knew



AIN'T WELCOME ANYMORE
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 1992

CHORUS
Your drinkin' days 
ain't welcome anymore
so don't,
you come bangin' on my door
When life has got you down 
go find your friends uptown
Jim Beam and Jack Daniels
will always be around.


You used to wine and dine me, 
and flirt your eyes of blue.
But now that damned 'ol bottle, 
gets all your coochie coos.
I'm hurt from bein' lonely, 
with a migraine headache too.
You're like a bad hangover, 
I'm sick and tired of you.

CHORUS
Your drinkin' days 
ain't welcome anymore,
so don't, 
you come bangin' on my door.
When life has got you down, 
go find your friends uptown.
Jim Beam and Jack Daniels, 
will always be around.

You used to call me precious 
and love me all night long,
Now whiskey is your woman 
the bourbon keeps you gone.
Say good Bye to Johnnie Walker
Send Captain Morgan out to sea.
Your drinkin' days ain't welcome
If ya wanna stay with me.

CHORUS
Your drinkin' days 
ain't welcome anymore,
so don't, 
you come bangin' on my door.
When life has got you down, 
go find your friends uptown.
Jim Beam and Jack Daniels, 
will always be around.

TAG ENDING
Your drinkin’ days ....... ain’t welcome anymore.

Your Drinking Days Ain't Welcome Anymore

THEY NEVER SAID GOOD-BYE
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely
Copyright: 1991


A hot and humid July night,
My Dad had slipped away.
I never did quite figure out
why things had gone astray.
The thing that hurt the most,
and put tear drops in my eyes.
Were the words he left unspoken.
Dad never said good-bye.


My Momma worked a factory job,
she tried to make ends meet.
I never had the finer things,
like the kids from down the street.
She left with out a word,
with no rhyme or reason why.
It isn't all the things I missed,
Mom never said good-bye.

CHORUS
There was no card or letter,
no call on the telephone.
Did they run with other lovers,
did they need time on their own.
Was it something I have said or done,
there's many questions why,
I wish I had the answers,
but they never said good-bye.

BRIDGE-MALE
We need to have a Mom and Dad,
cuz each one plays a part,

BRIDGE-FEMALE
To comfort, love, and polish,
a little corner of our hearts.

FINAL CHORUS
There was no card or letter,
no call on the telephone.
Just broken hearts and promises,
is all that's left of home.
We need to have a Mom and Dad,
cuz each one plays a part,
To comfort, love, polish,
a little corner of our hearts.

TAG 
We need to have a Mom and Dad,
cuz each one plays a part ..........
To comfort, love, and polish.
a little corner of our hearts.




They Never Said Goodbye

A Little Crazy

If you are an Artist looking for a song for your next project to make your own, send me a message. You never know, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both! 
My name is JR Greely a retired Maintenance Engineer/Auto Technician. 
I'm a traditional country/bluegrass style songwriter since 1991. You will find all different musical arrangements from Polka's to Hard Rock. I'm sure you'll hear something you just love. 
I've been lucky enough to have worked with Songwriters Of Wisconsin, Country Rainbow Music Inc, Hilltop Music, Tunesmith and NSAI Nashville. 
 I'm really excited to share my music with you. 
Happy Listening and Thank You for visiting!
JR~~~~The Songman

A Little Crazy

JR James Greely