Bonnie Jean
Lyrics and Music by
JR Greely Copyright:2025


Oh, Bonnie Jean, let me sing this tune,
For no special reason, just beneath the moon.


We wandered through the deserts, New Mexico skies,
Camping under starlight, where true love lies,
With every rock we gathered, every sea shell found,
In each sweet memory, our hearts are bound.

Chorus
Oh Bonnie Jean, in your pink, you shine bright,
Just because I love you, my heart takes flight,
On river banks we stroll, leaving signs of glee,
In this simple life, you mean the world to me.


From Carolina beaches to waterfalls we chase,
With laughter in the air, and joy, we embrace,
We hung our silly signs for family to see,
And once I made the fan spin, oh, what a sight it’d be!

Chorus
Oh Bonnie Jean, in your pink, you shine bright,
Just because I love you, my heart takes flight,
On river banks we stroll, leaving signs of glee,
In this simple life, you mean the world to me.

Bridge
Eloping in Branson, under the trees,
At the Little Dogwood Chapel, just you and me,
In that sacred moment, our lives intertwined,
With each gentle whisper, our souls combined.


So here’s to our journey, the love we’ve begun,
With every twist and turn, we’re still having fun,
You look beautiful in pink, my darling muse,
Just because I adore you, there’s no way to lose.

Chorus
Oh Bonnie Jean, in your pink, you shine bright,
Just because I love you, my heart takes flight,
On river banks we stroll, leaving signs of glee,
In this simple life, you mean the world to me.

Tag
Here’s a little song, just to let you know,
Bonnie Jean, my love, together we’ll grow,
No need for a reason, just because it’s true,
In every day that passes, I keep falling for you.

Bonnie Jean

BIG 'OLE HEART
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 2025

We said hello, with a smile, on a cell phone. 
Through a friend of a friend is how we met.
A blind date, some good music, a lot of dancing. 
The sweet moment of that kiss we won't forget.

CHORUS
She drew a heart, a big 'ole heart, on the window.
In the name of love wrote Bonnie-N-JR. 
We took a ride, in the moonlight, to the river.
Walking hand in hand in love beneath the stars.

As we listened, to the birds, and flowing water.
Watched a buck and a doe on lover's knoll.
We crossed the bridge, forever into, Sweet Dream Island.
There is romance in her eyes and in my soul.

CHORUS
She drew a heart, a big 'ole heart, on the window.
In the name of love wrote Bonnie-N-JR. 
We took a ride, in the moonlight, to the river.
Walking hand in hand in love beneath the stars.

A midnight kiss, a soft touch, a raving beauty.
My heartbeat and our love life start to swirl.
In the morning, the red sun, through the pine trees.
Lights up the sky like she lights up my world.

CHORUS
She drew a heart, a big 'ole heart, on the window.
In the name of love wrote Bonnie-N-JR. 
We took a ride, in the moonlight, to the river.
Walking hand in hand in love beneath the stars.

TAG ENDING	
She drew a heart... A big 'ole heart... On the window

Big Ole Heart

GRAPEFRUIT VODKA FIZZ
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely COPYRIGHT:2019

Jose' Cuervo loosens up my lips,
and adds a little sexy in my hips.
A country girl loves a good time,
with Captain Morgan and a slice of lime.

CHORUS 
I'd like a Grapefruit Vodka fizz,
I'll take a slow screw in a whiz.
Sliding down the hallway in my socks,
slurping a morning Mojito on the rocks.

Tequila Sunrise on bikini beach,
A Sexy Mama with a slice of peach.
You know it ain't all about the booze,
It's the fruit that's killing all these blues.

CHORUS 
I'd like a Grapefruit Vodka fizz,
I'll take a slow screw in a whiz.
Sliding down the hallway in my socks,
slurping a morning Mojito on the rocks.

BRIDGE 
I'll drink one under a star, I'll taste one in a tiki bar,
I'll mix a grapefruit vodka fizz, in the back seat of your car.

CHORUS
I'd like a Grapefruit Vodka fizz,
I'll take a slow screw in a whiz.
Sliding down the hallway in my socks,
slurping a morning Mojito on the rocks.

TAG
Tequila sunrise on a beach.
Sexy Mama with a slice of peach.
A Bloody Mary Breakfast drink.
A Margarita in a wink.
Slow screw in a whiz.
Grapefruit ...... vodka fizz.






Grapefruit Vodka Fizz


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


HOT PINK CADILLAC
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 1996

She wakes up every mornin'
grabs her coffee on the go.
She smokes the day's first cigarette,
before the rooster crows.

CHORUS
There's a Hot pink Cadillac
cruisin' through the town.
With a dream in his pocket
It turns her world upside down.
Hot pink Cadillac
shining in the sun.
He brags he'll pick her up someday
when his song hits number 1.

The seats were made of leather
the plates read music man.
the sticker on the bumper said
catch me if you can.

CHORUS
There's a Hot pink Cadillac
cruisin' through the town.
With a dream in his pocket
It turns her world upside down.
Hot pink Cadillac
shining in the sun.
He brags he'll pick her up someday
when his song hits number 1.

BRIDGE
She quit her factory job
told her friends so long.
The settin' sun, her wavin' hand
she's writin' her own song

CHORUS
There's a Hot pink Cadillac
cruisin' through the town.
With a dream in his pocket
It turns her world upside down.
Hot pink Cadillac
shining in the sun.
He brags he'll pick her up someday
when his song hits number 1.

TAG
She wakes up every mornin'
grabs her coffee on the go.
Smokes the day's first cigarette,
before the rooster crows.


There's a Hot Pink Cadillac
cruisin' through the town.


Hot Pink Cadillac

Wedding Bells
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 1994

My first love left me standing at the altar,
In my tailored dress of sequins, silk, and lace.
He told me, 'I've found love with another,'
In the silence the sad truth streamed down my face.

Chorus
Wedding bells are ringing in a courtyard,
As I stand on this busy city street.
Lonely tears from a one-time wedding angel,
Will those bells ever echo for me?

I met a second love and had his baby,
With the man I love, we set our wedding date.
But in time, his cold feet made him leave me,
With a broken heart and questioning my fate.

Chorus
Wedding bells are ringing in a courtyard,
As I stand on this busy city street.
Lonely tears from a one-time wedding angel,
Will those bells ever echo for me?

As time slips by, my child becomes a woman,
She meets a man who treats her like a queen.
She looks just like an angel at the altar,
In the dress that was tailored just for me.

Bridge
I watch her smile as she walks down the aisle,
Every step she takes fills my heart with glee.
I hope that their love be always faithful,
while deep inside I wish those bells were for me.

Chorus
Wedding bells are ringing in a courtyard,
As I stand on this busy city street.
Lonely tears from a one-time wedding angel,
Will those bells ever echo for me?

TAG
Wedding bells are ringing in a courtyard,
Will those bells ever echo for me?
Will those bells ever echo for me?
Will those bells ever echo for me?



Wedding Bells

UNSATISFIED MIND
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely Copyright 2025

It's 3 in the morning, 
I can't sleep again.
All these half crazy thoughts, 
keep running through my head.

My trucks out in the yard, 
broke down one more time.
It plays hell on my heart, 
with an unsatisfied mind.

CHORUS
Satisfied mind, 
I can't find.
It feels like I'm drowning, 
in the river of time.
I keep going under 
life hasn't been kind,
I'm living in a world, 
with an unsatisfied mind.


Good is not good enough, 
My luck is often worse.
I'm at the boiling point, 
everyday I cuss this curse.

Fighting off the problems, 
never far behind.
I'm chugging through this life, 
with an unsatisfied mind.

BRIDGE
Struggling with my demons.
Looking deep inside.
Praying for an answer.
To satisfy my mind.

CHORUS
Satisfied mind, 
I can't find.
It feels like I'm drowning, 
in the river of time.
I keep going under, 
life hasn't been kind.
I'm living in a world, 
with an unsatisfied mind.

TAG
I go on living in a world,
with an unsatisfied mind.
Living in a world,
with an unsatisfied mind.




Unsatisfied Mind

I LOST MY RIVER QUEEN
Lyrics & Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 1995

Some 20 years ago, 
I can still recall the scene,
a drunk behind the wheel, 
took my river queen..
I thumbed my way to L.A., 
lookin for some wine and song,
I became a lonesome drifter, 
on the edge of right and wrong. .

CHORUS
I'm just a lonesome drifter, 
I ride the midnight trains,
with a backpack on my shoulder, 
headed down to New Orleans.
Riding on a river boat, 
bound for Tennessee,
I can't shake this restless feeling, 
since I lost my river queen.

Hitchin rides, hoppin trains, 
and travelin with the wind,
I'll never stop the flow of tears, 
til we meet up once again.
I haven't had a place called home, 
since that happy day,
we pledged our love forever, 
on a Mississippi bay.

CHORUS
I'm just a lonesome drifter, 
I ride the midnight trains,
with a backpack on my shoulder, 
headed down to New Orleans.
Riding on a river boat, 
bound for Tennessee,
I can't shake this restless feeling, 
since I lost my river queen.

TAG

I'm just a lonesome drifter, 
I ride the midnight trains,
I can't shake this restless feeling,  
I lost my river queen.


I Lost My River Queen


Dr. Cowboy Cupid
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright: 2002

On the Oklahoma trail of life,
I was lonesome as could be.
So I tried a dating service,
in search of a bride for me.
Cuz when it comes to women,
my lasso came up short.
I know horses, mules and wild bulls,
but I don't know how to court.


CHORUS
Dr. Cowboy Cupid,
match maker extraordinaire.
He wrangle's men and women,
for a life of love to share.
Dr. Cowboy Cupid,
Bow and arrows he don't use.
Has a 10 gallon hat of Phillies,
for us lonely buckaroo's.

Told me cattle don't walk up and say,
mister will ya brand me please.
Love won't knock on your door,
son lonesome is a bad disease.
I don't use pills or tonics,
to relieve your feeling low.
I've got the gal for you
Saddle up for the rodeo.

CHORUS
Dr. Cowboy Cupid,
match maker extraordinaire.
He wrangle's men and women,
for a life of love to share.
Dr. Cowboy Cupid,
Bow and arrows he don't use.
Has a 10 gallon hat of Phillies,
for us lonely buckaroo's.

TAG
Dr. Cowboy Cupid,
Bow and arrows he don't use.
Has a 10 gallon hat of Phillies,
for us lonely buckaroo's.



Dr. Cowboy Cupid


OLD HANK WILLIAMS HEART
Music & Lyrics By
JR Greely Copyright 2000 - 2025

I was born to an old Hank Williams life,
With a passion for music a little hate for strife.
I found love in a bottle and no happiness for me,
the liquor stole my thunder and left its misery.

CHORUS
I was born with an old Hank Williams heart,
With a mind that's cold, sad, and dark.
Drinkin' whiskey by the gallon to ease away the pain,
Never finding satisfaction, just a victim of its game.
I was born with an old Hank Williams heart.

The roads I’ve traveled are long and hard,
Each mile a story, each tale a battle scar.
My eyes are glazed and my guitar is worn,
Every minor chord I play I hear a dyin' Angels horn.

CHORUS
I was born with an old Hank Williams heart,
With a mind that's cold, sad, and dark.
Drinkin' whiskey by the gallon to ease away the pain,
Never finding satisfaction, just a victim of its game
I was born with an old Hank Williams heart.


BRIDGE
Was the best God could give me.....
an Old ..... Hank Williams heart.


CHORUS
I was born with an old Hank Williams heart,
With a mind that is cold, sad, and dark.
Drinkin' whiskey by the gallon to ease away the pain,
Never finding satisfaction, just a victim of its game.
I was born with an old Hank Williams heart.

[TAG]
Drinkin' whiskey by the gallon to ease away the pain,
Never finding satisfaction, just a victim of its game.
I was born with an Old Hank Williams heart.



Old Hank Williams Heart

Jaguar Kitty
Lyrics and Music By
JR Greely Copyright:2025

There's a kitten on the prowl,
with eyes full of fire.
Hunting with a hunger,
to fill her heart's desire.
Roaming through our land,
stalking out her prey.
Jaguar Kitty Jaguar Kitty,
ambushed me to play.

CHORUS
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, on my lap in spotted lace.
With a purr and a growl, you took me to another place.
On the high mountain top, to the grassy prairie floor,
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, feed on my heart some more.


Golden rays of sunshine,
shining through the tree's.
In the heart of the jungle
with a woman wild and free.
Your playful fun demeanor,
so fierce yet so sweet,
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty,
you knock me off my feet.

CHORUS
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, on my lap in spotted lace.
With a purr and a growl, you took me to another place.
On the high mountain top, to the grassy prairie floor,
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, feed on my heart some more.

BRIDGE
You marked our territory, with pretty lights that glow,
Always ready to pounce on love, where the rippling waters flow.
Prancing like a butterfly, then cuddles up at night,
Grazing on my kiss and hug, a ferocious appetite.

CHORUS
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, on my lap in spotted lace.
With a purr and a growl, you took me to another place.
On the high mountain top, to the grassy prairie floor,
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, feed on my heart some more.

TAG
Jaguar kitty, Jaguar kitty, on my lap in spotted lace.
With a purr and a growl ..... take me to another place.





Jaguar Kitty

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

Grapefruit Vodka Fizz

JR James Greely