A DAY IN DECEMBER
Lyrics & music by 
JR Greely Copyright: 2006


Christmas is more
than a day in December.
It's the magic and love 
that we'll always remember.
It's the laughter that rings
Through the house and its halls.
It's the bright colored stockings
All the wishes big and small.


CHORUS
Christmas is more 
than a day in December.
It's the spirit and joy 
that we'll always remember.
It’s Santa Claus and reindeer, 
Christmas carols in the air,
A child born in Bethlehem 
God's gift of life to share.

Christmas is more 
than a day in December,
It's our family and friends 
that we'll always remember.
It's the streamers of tinsel,
hanging lights and mistletoe.
It's the giving of yourself,
That makes a Christmas glow.


CHORUS
Christmas is more 
than a day in December.
It's the spirit and joy 
that we'll always remember.
It’s Santa Claus and reindeer, 
Holy Angels in the air,
A child born in Bethlehem 
God's gift of life we share.


TAG ENDING
Christmas is more ....... than a day in December.
Christmas is more, than a day in December.




Christmas is More Than a Day In December

Bootleg Blues

BOUNTY HUNTIN' MAN
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 2000

On a dusty trail,
in Tombstone, Massachusetts,
He gunned her down
like a tin can on a fence.
For some pocket change,
I knew her life had ended,
as I watched it all,
I felt my neck get tense.

CHORUS
On a lonesome highway,
justice is my game.
I’m cold, tired and ornery,
some say I’ve gone insane.
From Boston, California,
to Detroit, Alabm',
It’s a body bag or prison,
I’m a bounty huntin’ man.

On a Muddy Street,
in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma,
He's wanted for theft
and forging U. S. mail.
He swore he'd never go,
this damn easy,
I cuffed him up,
and hauled his ass to jail.

CHORUS
On a lonesome highway,
Justice is my game.
I'm cold, tired and ornery,
some say I've gone insane.
From Boston, California,
to Detroit, Alabm',
It’s a body bag or prison,
I’m a bounty huntin’ man.

On a blacktop road,
in Fort Worth, West Virginia,
Ambushed by a desperate
no good coward man.
I never heard the sound
I lay there with my gun,
held limply in my hand.

CHORUS
On a lonesome highway,
Justice was my game
cold, tired and ornery,
some say I went insane.
From Boston, California,
to Detroit, Alabm',
It’s the end of the line
for this Bounty Hunting Man

TAG
It takes more than one bullet …
To kill this Bounty …….Hunting Man



Bounty Huntin' Man

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

Honey Sue My Honey Do
Lyrics and music by
JR Greely Copyright:2023

I thought I was retired
But I’m working overtime.
Fixing this and painting that
more chores
down the line.

Walk the dog
Take out the trash
Oil that squeaky door

I check one thing off my list
And you add 13 more.


CHORUS
Honey Sue, my Honey Do
This ain’t why I married you
Throw away your list
And be my Sugar Pooh
The only thing I
want from you.
Is be my Honey Sue.


I recall all the yesterday’s
We're walking hand in hand
Smooching 'neath our maple tree
Writin' love notes
in the sand

One hungry kiss
Two gleaming eyes
Three romps in the hay
Check the next thing on the list
It's dance the night away.


CHORUS
Honey Sue, my Honey Do
This ain't why I married you
Throw away your list
And be my Sugar Pooh
The only thing
I want from you.
Is be my Honey Sue.

CHORUS
Honey Sue, my Honey Do
This ain't why I married you
Throw away your list
And be my Sugar Pooh
The only thing
I want from you.
Is be my Honey Sue.

TAG
My Honey Do ...... my Sugar Pooh,
You will always be ....... My Honey Sue.




Honey Sue ...My Honey Do


JUST LIKE GRANDADDY'S SON
Lyrics & music By
JR Greely Copyright:1999

He smoked his first cigarette, 
when he was just 13,
whiskey hid his troubles, 
when he thought that life was mean.
I tremble when I think about, 
the road he thinks is fun,
Runnin' down that rocky trail,
like his Grandaddy's son.

CHORUS
When he looks into the mirror, 
I hope he'll see the light,
I know he's just a young boy, 
and livin' for tonight.
When the battle's finally over 
and the devil's on the run,
May he find his way to Jesus, 
just like Grandaddy's son.

He may wind up in a prison, 
doin' life without parole,
or end up in a pine box, 
pushin' daisies from a hole.
I taught him right and wrong, 
I don't know if I won,
I hate to see him be, 
like his Grandaddy's son.

CHORUS
When he looks into the mirror, 
I hope he'll see the light,
I know he's just a young boy, 
and livin' for tonight.
When the battle's finally over 
and the devil's on the run,
May he find his way to Jesus,
just like Grandaddy's son.

BRIDGE
The apple doesn't fall, far from the root and limb,
My daddy had his struggles, like his Dad before him.
With dreams as high as mountains, he climbs then he falls,
With every scar and bruise, I pray we learn from it all.

FINAL CHORUS
When he looks into the mirror, 
I hope he'll see the light,
I know he's just a young man, 
still livin' for the night.
When the battle's finally over 
and the devil's on the run,
May he find his way to Jesus, 
just like Grandaddy's son.

TAG
When the battle's finally over and the devil's on the run,
He found his way to Jesus ........ just like Grandaddy's son.



Just Like Grandaddies Son

HOW MUCH LIQUOR
Lyrics and Music By 
JR Greely Copyright:2015

How much liquor does it take, 
to drink me off your mind. 
To steal your warm heart 
and  numb your feelings blind. 
Is it just 1 drink, 
or ain't 1000 drinks enough. 
Will it always be your choice, 
how much pain you want to stuff. 

CHORUS
Turn the wine back into water, 
turn the whiskey back to grain. 
Cling to that someone special, 
I'll guide you to the wagon train. 
All alone in your empty home, 
with liquor on your breath. 
Someday there'll be no choice,
when you die a lonely death.


How much liquor does it take, 
to bury all the hurt away, 
To calm your cold and trembling hands, 
to rise and face the day. 
Is it just 2 drinks, 
or ain't 2000 drinks enough. 
Will it always be your choice, 
when you think life is to rough. 

CHORUS
Turn the wine back into water, 
turn the whiskey back to grain. 
Cling to that someone special, 
I'll guide you to the wagon train. 
All alone in your empty home, 
with liquor on your breath. 
Someday there'll be no choice, 
when you die a lonely death. 

BRIDGE
Will 1 bottle be all it takes, 
until you've lost your wits. 
Will it take a 6 foot grave, 
before you call it quits. 
 

CHORUS
Turn the wine back into water, 
turn the whiskey back to grain. 
Cling to that someone special, 
I'll guide you to the wagon train. 
All alone in your empty home, 
with liquor on your breath.
Someday there'll be no choice,
when you die a lonely death.

TAG
How much liquor will it take.
How much liquor ....... does ..... it take.



How Much Liquor Does It Take

We're Connected
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright:2015

We picked some wild roses
that we planted last spring.
Saw a peanut stealin' chipmunk
scamper 'cross the backyard swing.
Watched the golden sunset
as the day turned into night.
We listened to the songbirds
serenade their mates in flight.

CHORUS
We're connected ..........
like the smell of bacon frying in a pan
We're connected ..........
like that diamond is forever on your hand.
We're connected ..........
like music and the lyrics make a song.
We're connected ..........
like 2 hearts and 2 souls where they belong.

We stopped and smelled the lilacs
on the side of the road.
As we walked hand in hand
to our favorite fishin' hole.
Her passion fruit perfume
lingers in the northern air.
We paused to share a kiss
The dogs just sat and stared.

CHORUS
We're connected ..........
like the smell of bacon frying in a pan
We're connected ..........
like that diamond is forever on your hand.
We're connected ..........
like music and the lyrics make a song.
We're connected ..........
like 2 hearts and 2 souls where they belong.

CHORUS
We're connected ..........
like the smell of bacon frying in a pan
We're connected ..........
like that diamond is forever on your hand.
We're connected ..........
like music and the lyrics make a song.
We're connected ..........
like 2 hearts and 2 souls where they belong.

TAG
We picked some wild roses,
and smelled the lilacs in full bloom.



We're Connected

YA AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT TROUBLE
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright:2008

Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
messin' with my mind.
Ya got tender lips
and a cute behind.

Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
causin' all this stress.
Ya got a bad girl smile
It's got my heart in a mess.

CHORUS
Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
Ya got a wicked way
Girl your bad to the bone
I like the game you play.
Ya got me beggin' for mercy
my little turtle dove.
Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
your the trouble I love.

Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
gabbin' on the phone.
Ya talk loose and dirty
in a sexy tone.

Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
igniting a fire
Ya got me feelin' the heat
of your burnin' desire.

CHORUS
Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
Ya got a wicked way
Girl your bad to the bone
I like the game you play.
Ya got me beggin' for mercy
my little turtle dove.
Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
your the trouble I love.

TAG
Struttin' down the street.
My little turtle dove.
Ya ain't nothin' but trouble
Your the trouble I love.


Ya Ain't Nothin' But Trouble

TWO LIPS, TWO ARMS AND A SMILE
Lyrics & music by
Junior Merle Greely & JR Greely
Copyright 2001

Your sweet lips were made to kiss me.
Your loving arms, always there to hold me tight.
Your warm smile brightens up my world, Dear.
Press your lips, wrap your arms, and light my night.

CHORUS
Two lips, two arms and a smile
have changed my life in many different ways.
Two lips, two arms and a smile
carries me and carries you through everyday.

When I’m down, your kiss reassures me
And your hug lets me know we'll be okay.
When you smile, I lose sight of any sadness,
So pucker up, hold me tight and laugh away.

CHORUS
Two lips, two arms and a smile
have changed my life in many different ways.
Two lips, two arms and a smile
carries me and carries you through everyday.

CHORUS
Two lips, two arms and a smile
have changed my life in many different ways.
Two lips, two arms and a smile
carries me and carries you through everyday.

TAG
Two lips, two arms and a smile
carries me and carries you ....... through everyday.


Two Lips, Two Arms and a Smile

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

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