Cowboy On
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
I met a man, who once held the world in his hands
he gambled it all, guess it wasn’t enough
When I asked him, how’d you come back from that?
Under his hat, I saw his eyes close shut
He said…

[CHORUS] 
You gotta ride on, ride on, 
Saddle up and ride on,
cowboy on

[Verse 2]
Every sunrise, there’s a new trail to ride
every trail, takes you somewhere else
That don’t mean you turn tail and hide
Only one that’s gonna help you is yourself
He said…

[CHORUS] 
You gotta ride on, ride on, 
Saddle up and ride on,
cowboy on

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]
As he tossed away his last cigarette
He told me something I’ll never forget
Cowboys don’t flinch and they don’t quit 
They just get back up and get on with it
He said…

[CHORUS] 
You gotta ride on, ride on, 
Saddle up and ride on, ride on
You gotta ride on, ride on, 
Saddle up and ride on, 
cowboy on


COWBOY ON

Leaves
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
Seems just like yesterday
When we brought her home
I still see that face
Even though…she’s grown
And yesterday..is gone.


[Verse 2-]
Oh, how she held on to me
She’d never let go
I was her everything
But she had to grow
Now I, I hold on

[CHORUS-]
No matter the reason, or the season
I’ll lift her high above all
I hope that she knows, the wind will blow
But it’s ok to fall
And I…can’t wait to see where she plants her own seeds
But I’ll always be her tree…even when she leaves.

[Verse 3-]
I taught her roots, they run deep
I’ve watched her branch out
Into who she wants to be
When she decides to go
She’ll take a part of my soul

[CHORUS-]
No matter the reason, or the season
I’ll lift her high above all
I hope that she knows, the wind will blow
But it’s ok to fall
And I…can’t wait to see where she plants her own seeds
But I’ll always be her tree…She’ll always be a part of me
Yeah, I’ll always be her tree…even when she leaves.


LEAVES

Time to have a good time
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
Girl it’s been so long
Wastin’ a perfect night like this would just be wrong

[Pre CHORUS]
Sun’s going down
I think it’s heading southbound
Got the Chevy washed up
Climb in, let’s giddyup!

[CHORUS]
I think it’s time to have a good time
I had a good day and I wanna rewind
Hurry take it slowly. I love the way hold me
I think it’s time to have a good time
I got all I need when you’re by my side
We’re running way behind
It’s time to have a good time

 [Verse 2]
The night waits for no one
We’re burnin’ moonlight when we should be having fun

[Pre CHORUS]
Let’s find a crowd
Show em how to get loud
Before the sun comes up
Somebody say, giddyup! (GIDDYUP!)

[CHORUS]
I think it’s time to have a good time
I had a good day and I wanna rewind 
Hurry take it slowly. I love the way hold me
I think it’s time to have a good time
I got all I need when you’re by my side
We’re running way behind
It’s time to have a good time

[BRIDGE]
How ‘bout you and I, make some memories
Chase tonight wherever it leads

[BREAKDOWN]


[CHORUS]
I think it’s time to have a good time
I had a good day and I wanna rewind
Hurry take it slowly. I love the way hold me
I think it’s time to have a good time
I got all I need when you’re by my side
We’re running way behind
It’s time to have a good time
It’s time. It’s TIME!!!

Time to have a good time!


I’ll always be watching
M. Shelton

[VERSE 1]well i never got to meet her dad but imagine that talk we would've had.
He'd say, "son. it's time let's take a little walk.
What are your intentions for my little girl? How do you plan on giving her the world, now that you've taken her from mine?

[VERSE 2]
Don't try to tame her, too many have tried. Just treat her like a woman, make her your bride."
In his eyes, I'd see the pride.

[Chorus] He said, remember, that i'll always be watching

[VERSE 3] I went to war and came back alive.
Raising that girl, was the battle of my life.  I ain't giving up now.

[Chorus]
Son, remember, i'll always be watching 

[BRIDGE]
If she smiles, i'll know you have tried. But if she's sad, i'm gonna be the rain that falls from the sky.
And if you plan on spending the rest of your life...with her...
I'm gonna be watching

[Solo]

[VERSE 4]
Well, it's good we had this little talk.
Truth be told, I think you're alright.
The two of you, you're gonna be just fine

[Chorus]So long as you remember, i'll always be watching 
[Chorus] mmm, i'll always be watching 
[Chorus] If you ever need anything, i'll always be watching


I'll Always Be Watching(The Talk)

Concrete Cowboy

[Verse 1]
City boy at his work, In a striped polo shirt
He’s got a truck, never seen mud. That’s OK, it still looks tough
He don’t rope, he can’t ride. All day long, stays inside
I ain’t saying, that’s all bad. I got lots of friends like that

[CHORUS]
Can He get a Hell Yeah! (hell Yeah!) He’s a concrete cowboy!
Can He get a Hell Yeah! (hell Yeah!) He’s a concrete cowboy!


[Verse2]
Ten o’clock, hits the club. See what he can round up
He ain’t too particular. He just wants to dance with her
Got them tight Wrangler jeans. Must have cost a lot of beans
Shiny boots, Stetson hat. Where’d he get that buckle at?

[CHORUS]
Can He get a Hell Yeah! (hell Yeah!) He’s a concrete cowboy!
Can He get a Hell Yeah! (hell Yeah!) He’s a concrete cowboy!

[Bridge]-
Do you wanna ride into the sunset, with a disco desperado
Do you wanna ride into the sunset, with a disco desperado
[Solo]
CHORUS-
Can He get a Hell Yeah! (hell Yeah!) He’s a concrete cowboy!
Can He get a Hell Yeah! (hell Yeah!) He’s a concrete cowboy!
(Hell Yeah!)


Concrete Cowboy

What you see
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
I can see you got your sights on her
Thinking you can pick her up with your words
I’ll tell you Buddy you ain’t got a shot
She’s already found her honey pot

[Pre- CHORUS]
There’s so much more than what you see

[CHORUS]
You see, I met her way back when we were still in school
I had long hair, and she knew that I was cool
I try to be everything she deserves
I keep her smiling through life’s little curves
Yeah, me and her have lots of history 
More than what you see

[Verse 2]
The first time in her grandma’s house
She wanted a kiss, and I couldn’t turn her down
She ain’t the type you can ever tell “no”
If her daddy were here, even he’d say so

[CHORUS 2]
You see, I met her way back when we were still in school
She knew we’d be together way before we said “I do”
I try to be everything she deserves
I keep her smiling through life’s little curves
Yeah, me and her have lots of history 
More than what you see

[Bridge]
Now you know, she won’t give you a chance
Buddy sit back down, this one here’s my dance!

[CHORUS 3]
You see, I met her way back when we were still in school
I had long hair and I thought I was cool
So, I try to be everything she deserves
She’s still smiling, that confirms
me and her have lots of history 
That girl and me are making history
More than what you see
More than what you see




WHAT YOU SEE

I Ain't No Tractor
M. Shelton

 [VERSE 1]
I’m just a man, but I can fix anything
With a hammer and wrench, I’m good to go
Except when you said, you were leaving me
Only something tougher, could handle that blow
 
[Chorus]
If I were a tractor, I’d plow on
Maybe not fast, but I’d be strong
I’d dig a big hole, and bury this broken heart
If love were a field, I’d make perfect rows
Anything in our way, I’d bulldoze
nothing in this world could ever tear us apart
there’s just one factor…
I ain’t no tractor!
 
[VERSE 2]
I wouldn’t mind, sitting out in the rain
It’d never bother me, being alone
I could park outside, your window pane
And long for you, and you would never know
 
[Chorus]
If I were a tractor, I’d plow on
Maybe not fast, but I’d be strong
I’d dig a big hole… and bury this broken heart
If love were a field, I’d make perfect rows
Anything in our way, I’d bulldoze
nothing in this world could ever tear us apart
there’s just one factor…
I ain’t no tractor!

[Instrumental]
 
[BRIDGE]
I’d grow old, my paint would fade
But faithful tractors…,
Never get thrown away
 
[Chorus]
If I were a tractor, I’d plow on
Maybe not fast, but I’d be strong
I’d dig a big hole… and bury this broken heart
If love were a field, I’d make perfect rows
Anything in our way, I’d bulldoze
nothing in this world could ever tear us apart
there’s just one factor…
The fact of the matter…
I ain’t no tractor!

I Ain't No Tractor

[Verse 1]
If I wrote down my thoughts, put them in a song
played it on the radio, and everybody sang along
Would she even know, it’s her I’m talking about?
And how I can’t stop thinking of her, even when she ain’t around

[CHORUS]
I don’t know, but here I go
singing bout her on your stereo
She lights the sky, with her eyes
No, she doesn’t even have to try. 
Someday, I’ll tell her she’s my star
Right now, it’s between me & my guitar

[Verse 2]
I’d say something clever, bout somewhere we've been before
Like how she’s sweeter than a cherry limeade, from Murphy’s drugstore
Or how there’s more to life than living. There’s loving that one you love
And when they love you back, ain't nothing better than that!

[CHORUS]
I don’t know, but here I go
singing bout her on your stereo
She lights the sky, with her eyes
No, she doesn’t even have to try. 
Someday, I’ll tell her she’s my star
Right now, it’s between me & my guitar

[Instrumental]
 
[BRIDGE]
One day she’ll know, she’s my inspiration
Me and my guitar , are almost ready...for that conversation

[CHORUS]
I don’t know, but here I go
singing bout her on your stereo
She lights the sky, with her eyes
No, she doesn’t even have to try. 
Someday, I’ll tell her she’s my star
Right now, it’s between me & my guitar

Between me and my guitar

[Verse 1]
I’ve been sittin here all night
Watching her out the corner of my eye
All her friends, they’re having fun
But the good times left out the prettiest one
I wonder what happened to her
Probably something she didn’t deserve

[Verse 2]
If I walked up, what would I say?
I don’t know a joke to take that pain away
Then he barged in, 3 sheets to the wind
Grabbed her by the arm, said she’s coming with him
He tried dragging her out of that bar
Then I stood up, followed my heart!

[CHORUS-]
The lady said No! And no means no
No more bad nights, no crying tomorrow
Keep messing with her and you’ll get some of me
Take your ass home man, get some sleep
When I asked if she was alright, she said I’m fine,
And boy, that was the best pickup line.

[Verse 3]
I said, ma’am, I hope you don’t mind
I was just leaving; would you like a ride?
He said, buddy, mind your own business
But her pretty brown eyes kept telling me yes
Then he swung on me, so I laid into him
I said don’t ever think about, touching her again! 

[CHORUS-]
She said No! And no means no
No more bad nights, no crying tomorrow
Keep messing with her and you’ll get some of me
Take your ass home man, get some sleep
When I asked if she was alright, she said I’m fine,
And boy, that was the best pickup line.

[Breakdown]
We talked all night, until the next morning
I looked in her eyes and asked if she felt sorry

[CHORUS-]
She said No! And no means no
No more bad nights, only tomorrows
He messed with me, and I got you
I was used, now I feel brand new
When you asked if I was alright, I said I’m fine,
And boy, that was the best pickup line.

Pickup Line

Most of it was Texas!
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
Took a little road trip, they said, “ it’ll be fun”  
I headed down south.  One truck, and a couple buds
Crossed the Lone Star state line, ten miles in, stopped at a watering hole
There was a band onstage playing ol George Strait and, I saw a yellow rose
She was a Redhead cutie dancing by the bar. But her jealous ex-bo wasn't on my radar

[CHORUS 1]
It ain’t my fault. I’m in trouble with the law
Yeah, sure, I got caught.
I couldn’t resist her southern drawl
If you really wanna know where to place the blame, I tell ya, I been framed
Maybe I was reckless,
Most of it was Texas. 

[Verse 2]
Sitting in the courthouse, attorney said, “we’ll soon be done.
No need to worry, I know the judge. I’ll get ya out of here son"
I stood up when I heard “all rise”, I could not believe my eyes
Sitting up there on the bench, was a nametag, guess what it said
That good ol judge had the same last name, as that good ol boy I punched in the face…And I said...

[CHORUS 2]
It ain’t my fault, I’m in trouble with the law
Yeah, sure, I got caught. 
He swung first, everybody saw
If you really wanna know where to place the blame, I tell ya, I been framed
Maybe I was reckless,
Most of it was Texas!!

[Guitar and fiddle instrumental solo]

[BRIDGE]
Now that good ol girl from way back when, visits me in jail and dances again...

[CHORUS 3]
It ain’t my fault! I liked something that I saw
Yeah, sure I got caught, my little red head was worth it all
some of it, a lot of it, most of it was Texas
some of it, a lot of it, most of it…was Texas!! (TEXAS!!)

Most of it was Texas!

Chevy Girl
M. Shelton
[Verse 1]
She likes Hallmark, and I don’t
Sipping strawberry wine coolers, but I won’t
Well I’m more of a beer man. Prefer my beverages out of a can
Opposites attract, don’t you know
[Verse 2]
I drove a Ram! She said, “silly man,
You ain’t getting me up in that tin can”
So I got me a Ford, and was totally ignored
With just five words, I understand…she said
[CHORUS]
You gotta go with Chevy! One that can tow
I’m talkin bout a big ol black high-country Silverado
It’s plain to see. If you wanna be with me
Pull up in my driveway, sitting in a Chevrolet
That’s how you rock the world…of a Chevy Girl
[Verse 3]
I said “whoa!” Stood my ground.
I just wanna nail one thing down
If I get that truck, you gonna be lovestruck.
And ride shotgun round this town…she said
[Chorus]
You gotta go with Chevy! One that can tow
I’m talkin bout a big ol black high-country Silverado
It’s plain to see. If you wanna be with me
Pull up in my driveway, sitting in a Chevrolet
That’s how you rock the world…of a Chevy Girl
[INSTRUMENTAL]
[Chorus]
You gotta go with Chevy, One that can tow
I’m talkin bout a big ol black high country Silverado
It’s plain to see. If you wanna be with me
Pull up in my driveway, sitting in a Chevrolet, make me wanna go and play
That’s how you rock the world…of a Chevy Girl!

Chevy Girl

Tennessee
M. Shelton

[VERSE 1]
Oh, I have had, one of those days, where nothing goes right
I could use, a change of pace. At least for tonight
And you have a way, knowing just what to say

[CHORUS]
Play me those poor me, whiskey, drinking songs 
You know how to write
I'm aching for Nashville. crying-steel, sing-a-longs
To help me feel alright
You've always been there for me...Tennessee

[VERSE 2]
You must know, all of my hurt, pain and sorrow
You read my soul, every word. I know that you know
You're my saving grace, please save me I pray!

[CHORUS]
Play me those poor me, whiskey, drinking songs 
You know how to write
I'm aching for Nashville. crying-steel, sing-a-longs
To help me feel alright
You've always been there for me...Tennessee

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[CHORUS]
I love those poor me, whiskey, drinking songs 
You know how to write
I count on Nashville. crying-steel, sing-a-longs
To help me feel alright
There's one thing I guarantee
You'll always be there for me...Tennessee
Tennessee...Tennessee


Tennessee (male vocal)

Let ‘em run 
M. Shelton

(let em run, let em run)

[Verse 1]
I got a buddy, he has a fast car
But he don’t punch it, like he’s in Nascar
I swear, I think we got smoked by his grandma!

I had to tell him, look I’m your best friend
This is getting kind of embarrassing
It’s time, to push that red line, or I’m gonna walk!

[CHORUS]
If you got wild horses, let em run
Don’t try to reign them in, they’re poetry in motion
They ain’t gonna sit there, going nowhere, they’ll leave you in the dust
If you got wild horses, let em run…Man, just let em run

Listen up

[Verse 2]
I’ve got a woman, she’s a real catch
My buddy asked me, “how’d you corral that?”
I didn’t, she’s free to run, but she likes me to ride!”

[CHORUS]
If you got wild horses, let em run
Don’t try to reign them in, they’re poetry in motion
They ain’t gonna sit there, going nowhere, they’ll leave you in the dust
If you got wild horses, let em run!!!

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Life aint about being in control...let it go!!

[CHORUS]
If you got wild horses, let em run
Don’t try to reign them in, they’re poetry in motion
They ain’t gonna sit there, going nowhere, they’ll leave you in the dust
If you got wild horses, let em run… (let em run, let em run) 
Yeah, just let em run!!
(let em run, let em run) 
Man, just let em run
(let em run, let em run)

Let Em' Run

Drinking For Three (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
We used to park down by the shore, in the tall grass
Your feet up on the dashboard, footprints on the glass
Those memories take hold, and never let me go!

[CHORUS]
I ain't stopping at one, I need more than two
It's the only way, I won't think about you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three

[VERSE]
You always were the first person, that he'd run to
The second that you walked in, he was all over you
He won't chase a ball no more, or even get off the porch!

[CHORUS]
I ain't stopping at one, I need more than two
It's the only way, I won't think about you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three

[BRIDGE]
I don't even want to cast a line
I guess you've out fished me...,
for the last time!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS 2]
I didn't stop at one, not even two
By the way, I'm still thinking 'bout you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take 
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three
Ever since the day you up and left me,... I've been drinking for three

Drinking For Three

Drinking For Three (uptempo)

Photo Up On The Shelf (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
See the guy in the cowboy hat
With that beautiful girl?
Looking cool and holding her hand
like he's on top of the world

[CHORUS]
Feeling so proud,
a big smile on my face
In an 8 by 12,
wooden picture frame
How'd I win yer love, I often ask myself,
when I see us...
in that photo...up on the shelf.

[VERSE 2]
Standing under a big blue sky
'Round about late September
Said I'd always be by your side
And, I still remember

[CHORUS]
Feeling so proud,
a big smile on my face
In an 8 by 12,
wooden picture frame
How'd I win yer love, I often ask myself,
when I see us...
in that photo...up on the shelf.

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[BRIDGE]
Oh , oh, oh! How time flies, but I believe
Oh , oh, oh! I'm the luckiest guy, when I see me

[CHORUS]
Feeling so proud,
a big smile on my face
In an 8 by 12,
wooden picture frame
How'd I win yer love, I often ask myself,
when I see us...
in that photo...up on the shelf.
Oh, oh! when I see us...
in that photo...up on the shelf.

Photo Up On The Shelf

Written for my dear Mom. She passed away at 21...I was almost three.

A Mother's Love (Marvin Shelton)

[Verse 1]
Sitting next to God, there is a woman.
A gentle smile on her face
Bathed in light, her long hair flowing
A vision of perfect grace

[Pre CHORUS]
She watches over me. Endlessly.
So, I will always feel

[CHORUS]
A Mother’s Love…A Mother’s Love

[Verse 2]
The first time, she held me to her chest
She shared with me her soul
Since the night, we laid her to rest
I've always known

[Pre CHORUS]
She watches over me. Endlessly.
So, I will always feel

[CHORUS]
A Mother’s Love…A Mother’s Love…never ends

[Instrumental]

[Pre CHORUS 2]
She watches over me. Endlessly.
And I still hear her sing

CHORUS-
A Mother’s Love…A Mother’s love…A Mother’s love…
A Mother’s Love…never ends

A Mother's Love

Outta Myyy Headdd (Marvin Shelton)

[Verse]
Roses are dead, my heart is blue
Now that you said, that we are through
Why is there pain, without any blood?
How could it be, you fell out of love?

[PRE-CHORUS]
I feel so low. can’t let you go

[CHORUS]
I don’t wanna remember but you won’t let me forget
We used to be lovers now you just want to be friends
I try to be leather but I ain't tough like that yet
Tell me, how can I…how can I, get you outta my head?

[VERSE]
Push come to shove; love knocked me down
I get back up but you not around
All the king’s horse, all the king's men
Can't put my heart, together again,

[PRE-CHORUS]
I feel so low. can’t let you go

[CHORUS]
I don’t wanna remember but you won’t let me forget
We used to be lovers now you just want to be friends
I try to be leather but I ain't tough like that yet
Tell me, how can I…how can I, get you outta my head?

[Instrumental]

[BRIDGE]
Do you think of me ever? Don't ever say never. Did you love me ever...? 
Yeah, whatever!

[CHORUS]
I don’t wanna remember but you won’t let me forget
We used to be lovers now you just want to be friends
I try to be leather but I ain't tough like that yet
Tell me, how can I…how can I, get you outta my head?


Outta My Head

Break or a Break Up (Marvin Shelton)

[Verse 1]
You grabbed your keys, took some things
In such a rush you forgot your ring
Yeah, you jumped in your truck
Left in a cloud of dust
You never cried, never yelled
Didn’t say to just go to Hell…
…So I gotta know, how’s this all gonna go?

[CHORUS]
Is there a chance we can make up?
Cuz' I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, without you by my side
Are you just out with friends?
Trying on being single for pretends
I just want one more chance to make it right
So, I’m asking you, are we out of love?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?

[Verse 2]
Word got out around town
No one’s talking, they just turn around
won’t look me in the eyes
They know something bout you and I
I don’t know where to begin
Can we start over? Is this where we end?
…I just wanna know,(I just wanna know) 
how’s this all gonna go?

[CHORUS]
Is there a chance we can make up?
Cuz' I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, without you by my side
Are you just out with friends?
Trying on being single for pretends
I just want one more chance to make it right
So, I’m asking you, are we out of love?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS 2]
Is there a chance we can make up?
Cuz' I don’t want to wake up
Alone in a bed, I need you by my side
I promise I’ll love you
This is something we’ll get through
We’ve only got one chance to get this right
So, I’m asking you, are we out of love?
Ooooo, Is this a break or a breakup?
Is this a break...or a breakup?

Break or a Break up

Hotter Than Keith (Marvin Shelton)

[V1]
How would it be, looking like Keith Urban?
I wonder to myself
In front of the mirror, I'm fairly certain
I ain't making, no hearts melt

[Pre-chorus]
But I'm okay with that

[CHORUS]
Cuz' I've got a tiny fence
wrapping round a small house
A few cents in a bitty bank account
A pretty little wife, what more could I need?
Ooo, and she says I'm....
hotter than Keith!
hotter than Keith!

[V2]
I may not, come from down under
She still likes my drawl
No tattooed chest and my hair ain't tousled
But, I've got him beat when it comes to being tall

[Pre-chorus]
And, I'm okay with that

[CHORUS]
Cuz' I've got a tiny fence
wrapping round a small house
A few cents in a bitty bank account
A pretty little wife, what more could I need?
Ooo, and she says I'm....
hotter than Keith!

[Instrumental]

[BRIDGE]
I may be sub urban in my loose fitting jeans
But who wouldn't want to be me?

[CHORUS]
Cuz' I've got a tiny fence
wrapping round a small house
A few cents in a bitty bank account
A pretty little wife, what more could I need?
Oooo, and she says I'm....
hotter than Keith!
hotter than Keith!
Yeah, she's crazy, Cuz I ain't!!!
Hotter than Keith!!!

Hotter than Keith

Ain't Worth A Buck (Marvin Shelton)

[INTRO]

[V1]
Now, I don’t claim to be special, just an ordinary guy
But I think wisdom is essential, to make it through this life
You see,  I saw this dude, picking a losing fight
with a mountain of a man twice his size

[Pre-chorus]
I wish more people had some common sense!!

[CHORUS]
Well, I ain't never been called a thinker
but I can use a blinker
At the movies, I don't whip out my phone
I don't go interrupting, 
when somebody's saying something
If you don't want to talk, I'll leave you alone
I'd pay good money up front, for more humans that don't suck
But some of us, just...ain't worth a buck!

[V2]
Okay, wait a minute there, I ain't always in the right
I've done my fair share, of not thinking twice
I've said, "hold my beer", a few times in my life
I learned my lesson, now I listen to my wife!

[Pre-chorus]
I wish more people had some common sense!!

[CHORUS]
Well, I ain't never been called a thinker
but I can use a blinker
At the movies, I don't whip out my phone
I don't go interrupting, 
when somebody's saying something
If you don't want to talk, I'll leave you alone
I'd pay good money up front, for more humans that don't suck
But some of us, just...ain't worth a buck!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS]
Well, I ain't never been called a thinker
but I can use a blinker
At the movies, I don't whip out my phone
I don't go interrupting, 
when somebody's saying something
If you don't want to talk, I'll leave you alone
I'd pay good money up front, for more humans that don't suck
But some of us, just ain't worth a buck!
Some of us...just...ain't worth a buck!

Ain't Worth A Buck!

Perfect Accident
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
Do you, believe in destiny?
That everything happens for a reason
You wouldn’t, just by looking at me
All the parts of my life were uneven

[CHORUS]
Then I fell in love on the day we met
You looked in my eyes, and my heart said
“Get hold of yourself, don’t mess up this chance”
Oh, I swear you must be Heaven sent
Better than anything I’d ever dreamt
If God made one mistake, we’re the perfect accident

[Verse 2]
I was, like a muddy river
That would never reach the sea
Then you came, like a spring rain
Yeah, you filled me up and flowed with me


[CHORUS]
Oh, I fell in love on the day we met
You looked in my eyes, and my heart said
“Get hold of yourself, don’t mess up this chance”
Oh, I swear you must be Heaven sent
Better than anything I’d ever dreamt
If God made one mistake, we’re the perfect accident

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[CHORUS] 

Oh, I fell in love on the day we met
I meant what I said and I said what I meant
I keep telling myself, “I deserve this chance”
Oh, I swear you must be Heaven sent
Better than anything I’d ever dreamt
If God made one mistake, we’re the perfect accident

Oh, God makes no mistakes, we’re the perfect accident

Perfect Accident

You Were Made for Me
(Marvin Shelton)

[Verse1]
We were set, before we met
Like a river to the sea
You found your way to me

[Verse2]
Now here we stand, hand in hand
In front of a preacher man
Exchanging wedding bands

[Chorus]
What a life we're having. Here on earth, we're in heaven
Oh, honestly, no place I would rather be
And I thank God for knowing, where our lives were going
Oh, now I see
You were made for me
You were made for me

[Verse3]
buttons and bows, Ex’s and O's
Some things just go together
Like you and me forever

[Chorus]
What a life we're having. Here on earth, we're in heaven
Oh, honestly, no place I would rather be
And I thank God for knowing, where our lives were going
Oh, now I see
You were made for me
You were made for me

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Oh, what a life we're having
Here on earth, you're my heaven
Honestly, Honestly
You were made for me, you were made for me

[Chorus]
And I thank God for knowing, where our lives were going
Oh, now I see
You were made for me, you were made for me

[Outro]
You were made
You were made
You were made for me


You Were Made For Me

When Americans Don’t (Marvin Shelton)

[V1]
I remember a time
when it was easy to tell
who were the good guys
the bad ones as well

Now, things have changed
don't need to look overseas
Good neighbors became
the worst enemies

[CHORUS]
I don't wanna be left
I don't wanna be right
I'm somewhere in the middle
Of this dog fight
I can't see the difference in any comparisons
We are all the same
When Americans, don't trust Americans

[V2]
TV man says "this"
and the other says "that"
Oh, the reality is
Neither one has the facts!

[CHORUS]
I don't wanna be left
I don't wanna be right
I'm somewhere in the middle
Of this dog fight
I can't see the difference in any comparisons
We are all the same
When Americans, don't trust Americans

[BRIDGE]
I still believe there is a chance
for our country, to be the promised land!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS]
Oh, You can go left
or you can go  right
That don't mean
We all gotta fight
I can't see the difference in any comparisons
We are all the same
When Americans, don't trust Americans 
Yeah, we are all the same!! ...Act like Americans!!

When Americans Don’t

Leaves
M. Shelton

[Verse 1]
Seems just like yesterday
When we brought her home
I still see that face
Even though…she’s grown
And yesterday..is gone.


[Verse 2-]
Oh, how she held on to me
She’d never let go
I was her everything
But she had to grow
And I, I held on

[CHORUS-]
No matter the reason, or the season
I’ll lift her high above all
I hope that she knows, the wind will blow
But it’s ok to fall
And I…can’t wait to see where she plants her own seeds
But I’ll always be her tree…even when she leaves.

[Verse 3-]
I taught her roots run deep
I’ve watched her branch out
Into who she wants to be
When she decides to go
She’ll take a part of me. So…

[CHORUS-]
No matter the reason, or the season
I’ll lift her high above all
I hope that she knows, the wind will blow
But it’s ok to fall
And I…can’t wait to see where she plants her own seeds
But I’ll always be her tree…even when she leaves.
 
[Instrumental}

[Bridge]
Rockabye my baby, on the tree top. When that wind blows I will be your rock, yeah!

[CHORUS]
No matter the reason, or the season 
I’ll lift her high above all
I hope that she knows, the wind will blow
But it’s ok to fall
And I can’t wait to see where she plants her own seeds
But I’ll always be her tree, (she’ll always be part of me)
Yeah, I’ll always be her tree…even when she leaves.


Leaves

Final Resting Place (Marvin Shelton-ASCAP)

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
Windmills rust, there's always dust
Tractor breaks, sometimes I cuss
But I wouldn't trade this life for anything, (anything, anything)
I might could, if the Lord would
Let me plant more than seeds in this ground
I love this land more than anything, (anything, anything)

[Chorus]
If this were my final resting place
I'd be okay with that
When I hear those trumpets play
And they call me back, I'll say
Please, dear Lord, don't take me too far
lay me down out back, of my red barn
Make this my final resting place
My final resting place

[Verse 2]
My old man, his before that
Worked this soil with their own hands
They said don't ever give this up for anything, anything, anything
I had a brother and a friend or two
Fight overseas for me and you
So we can turn this dirt into anything, anything, anything

[Chorus]
If this were my final resting place
I'd be okay with that
When I hear those trumpets play
And they call me back, I'll say
Please, dear Lord, don't take me too far
lay me down out back, of my red barn
Make this my final resting place
My final resting place

[Bridge]
This is hallowed ground
This is hallowed ground

[[CHORUS]
(If this were my final resting place), If this were my final resting place I’d be OK with that, OK with that
(When I hear those trumpets play)When I hear those trumpets play & they’re calling me back, calling me back
I’ll say please dear lord don’t take me too far
lay me down out back, of my ol red barn
Make this my final resting place

[Outro]
this land is a holy place
Make this my final resting place
My final resting place

FINAL RESTING PLACE

You Ain't Here So...
(Marvin Shelton)

[Verse 1]
When I heard the door slam
On your pickup truck
I thought, I'll be damned
don't think you care for me much
But if you saw me now
You'd be having a cow
Cause I've been drinking all night
This is my life
And I'm feeling alright!


[Chorus]
You ain't here so I'll have a beer
I ain't hurting thanks to the bourbon
In fact I'm thinking I'll keep on drinking
Until you miss me double shots of whiskey
Set 'em up again tonic and gin
It's a party with me and Bacardi
Till you come back I'll be hanging with Jack
But you ain't here so I'll have a beer

[Verse 2]
I'm gonna find some new friends
They're gonna be low class
They'll be just like you
So I won't miss your...
Ask anyone in this bar
I don't care where you are
So here's a toast or two
to  say goodbye to you
I guess we are through!

[Chorus]
you ain't here so I'll have a beer
I ain't hurting thanks to the bourbon
In fact I'm thinking I'll keep on drinking
Until you miss me double shots of whiskey
Set 'em up again tonic and gin
It's a party with me and Bacardi
Till you come back I'll be hanging with Jack
But you ain't here so I'll have a beer

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
you ain't here so I'll have a beer
I ain't hurting thanks to the bourbon
In fact I'm thinking I'll keep on drinking
Until you miss me double shots of whiskey
Set 'em up again tonic and gin (tonic and gin)
It's a party with me and Bacardi (me and Bacardi)
Till you come back I'll be hanging with Jack
But you ain't here so I'll have a beer

You Ain't Here So...

Moonlight in a Mason Jar
M. Shelton(ASCAP)

[Verse]
We live in a world where schools need to lock their doors
While Heaven looks down and watches us fight wars
Wouldn’t it be great if loved ones never got sick?
And we all got together, gave the devil a big ol’ kick
If you’re wishing on that star, you’re better off trying to save moonlight in a mason jar

[Verse]
Ain’t it a shame that there are single moms?
People living on the streets holding out their palms?
What kind of world would it be, if we didn’t chase money?
And we all shared a little milk and honey
oh, wishing on that star, you’re better off trying to save moonlight in a mason jar

[CHORUS]
But I believe good overcomes bad, when faith is all we have
In the darkest part of the night, when we let our light shine
We can be someone’s hope, we can be their moonlight in a mason jar

[Instrumental]

[Verse]
Isn’t it great when you see someone lend a helping hand?
Or a bully on a playground back down when the other kids choose to make a stand?
I look around, I see a little good in us all
We always get back up no matter how hard we fall.
So, when you’re wishing on that star, You’re the moonlight in a mason jar

[CHORUS]
Cuz’ I believe good overcomes bad, when faith is all we have
In the darkest part of the night, if we let our light shine
We can be someone’s hope, we can be their moonlight in a mason jar
moonlight in a mason jar

Moonlight in a Mason Jar

Half the Man (Marvin Shelton)

[verse 1]
Never one for many words
he would frown I'd settle down and straighten up
No, I didn't fuss
You could always count on him
he taught me, when you shake a hand, you follow through
that's what good men do
I wanna be like him
How do I be like him?

[chorus]
If I was half the man he is
I'd be twice the man I am
everybody would say, you're just like your old man
No better compliment to have
I'd never run out of love to give
If my heart were as big as his
I'd be twice the man I am,
if I was half the man he is
 
[Verse 2]
They don't make them like him anymore
He's hard working, loves his family and
He prays to Jesus, these are the reasons
When all is said and done
I'm so proud to be his son

[chorus]
If I was half the man he is
I'd be twice the man I am
everybody would say, you're just like your old man
No better compliment to have
I'd never run out of love to give
If my heart were as big as his
I'd be twice the man I am,
if I was half the man he is
 
[Guitar Solo]

[chorus]
If I was half the man he is
I'd be twice the man I am
everybody would say, you're just like your old man
Ain't no better compliment to have
I'd never run out of love to give
If my heart were as big as his
I'd be twice the man I am....
I'd be twice the man, twice the man I am
If I was half the man he is

[Outro]
If I was half the man
I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for you, dad
I just want to be more like you

HALF THE MAN

Soul To Keep (Marvin Shelton)

[Verse 1]
Although I lay here in the dark.
I can see like the light of day
You're still right beside me like you never went away
But it hurts so I shut my eyes as tight as I can
And throw my head into my two hands
I yell at myself, gotta take it like a man!

[Chorus]
So tell me,  tell me how a man's supposed to sleep
After I pray my soul to keep
I ain't got no one to say goodnight to
Crying's just another way to get through
So tell me, tell me how a man's supposed to sleep
Somebody pray my soul to keep

[Verse 2]
This must be the lowest point 
that my life has ever seen
Friends say, Man, get hold of yourself
But I don't really care what happens to me
They won't leave me alone, 
but I ain't ready to let you go

[Chorus]
So tell me,  tell me how a man's supposed to sleep
After I pray my soul to keep
I ain't got no one to say goodnight to
Crying's just another way to get through
So tell me,  tell me how a man's supposed to sleep
Somebody pray my soul to keep

[Instrumental]

[Bridge Breakdown]
Well someone must be prayin' for me'
 I think I can make it through today
And though you're still not here by me
I know somehow I'll find a way
I'm gonna find a way

[Chorus]
So tell me, tell me how a man's supposed to sleep
After I pray my soul to keep
I ain't got no one to say goodnight to
Tomorrow's just another day to get through
So tell me, tell me how a man's supposed to sleep
Somebody pray my soul to keep
(Soul to keep)(Soul to keep)

Soul To Keep

Every Guy's Dream (Marvin Shelton)

[Verse]
Laying here next to you tonight
While my lucky stars smile from above
How could anything feel so right?
I'm thinking I don't think I'll ever get enough

[CHORUS]
Like a baby loves ice cream
I want it all, is all I mean
So, I’ll be the man you need...me to be
Oh, lady now I finally see 
I’m living in a fantasy 
Yeah, I found me...every guy’s dream

[Verse]
The reason I stare into your eyes
and my hand reaches for your hand
You are the center of my life
I'm thinking God could not have had a better plan

[CHORUS]
Like a baby loves ice cream
I want it all, is all I mean
So, I’ll be the man you need...me to be
Oh, lady now I finally see 
I’m living in a fantasy 
Yeah, I found me...every guy’s dream

[Bridge]
You could make any guy's dream come true
But you spend your time giving me all of you!! Yeah!!!!!

[Solo]

[CHORUS]
Like a baby loves ice cream
I want it all, is all I mean
So, I’ll be the man you need...me to be
Oh, lady now I finally see 
I’m living in a fantasy 
Yeah, I found me...every guy’s dream
I found me...every guy’s dream
Oh, you’re every guy’s dream!!


Every Guy's Dream

Found and Lost (Marvin Shelton-ASCAP)

[Verse]
Have you ever been to the beach
and something shiny catches your eye?
Then you find that it's just out of reach
and you watch it wash out with the tide

Pre-chorus
Well, that's me and her
No matter how hard I tried
She went and left me hurting
without a reason why


[CHORUS]
I find it hard to believe, how easily she could leave
After I done gave her all of me
Oh, lost and found, got turned around
there’s a price for love and my heart paid the cost
Oh, where in the world is that girl, 
I found and lost?

[Verse]
Stumbled upon her, wasn’t even looking
like nothing I’d ever seen
She was the lure, I’m the fish that took it
But she’s the one that got away from me

[CHORUS]
I find it hard to believe, how easily she could leave
After I done gave her all of me
Oh, lost and found, got turned around
there’s a price for love and my heart paid the cost
Oh, where in the world is that girl, 
I found and lost?

[Solo]

[Bridge]
Oh, she’s the one that can’t be found
But I’m the one that’s lost…somehow

[CHORUS]
I find it hard to believe, how easily she could leave
After I done gave her all of me
Oh, lost and found, got turned around
there’s a price for love and my heart paid the cost
Oh, where in the world is that girl? Can you help me find that girl, 
I found and lost? I found and lost?

Found and Lost

Letting You Go (Marvin Shelton-ASCAP)

[Verse 1]
It don’t seem right, seeing a grown man cry
Keep it all inside, it’ll be alright
But that’s not the way I feel.
This broken heart is real

[CHORUS]
I guess it’s a good thing that I didn’t know
That we’d part ways somewhere down the road
Cuz I would have up and run
Never done the things we’ve done
So if you don’t mind I’m taking it slow, letting you go

[Verse 2]
When you and I met for the first time
Oh how I tried so hard to catch your eye
I knew what we had was real
That’s still the way I feel

[CHORUS]
I guess it’s a good thing that I didn’t know
That we’d part ways somewhere down the road
Cuz I would have up and run
Never done the things we’ve done
So if you don’t mind I’m taking it slow, letting you go

[Solo]
[Bridge]
I knew what we had was real
Dammit that’s how I feel

[CHORUS]
I guess it’s a good thing that I didn’t know
That we’d part ways somewhere down the road
Cuz I would have up and run
Never done the things we’ve done
So if you don’t mind I’m taking it slow
If you don’t mind I’m taking it slow, letting you go
letting you go


Letting you Go

Kiss My Past
M. Shelton-ASCAP

Verse 1-
Oh, hey! I didn’t see you! Yeah, it’s been a while
How am I doing? Can’t you tell by my smile?
It’s nothing but blue, blue skies everyday

Verse 2-
You’ve heard that I go out way too much
And sometimes I’m late for my job and such
It’s a damn good thing it ain’t your business anyway

CHORUS
Since you left, I’ve had me some ups and downs
I still ain’t got it all figured out
And I don’t need you up in here judging me like that
If you don’t like the choices I made, kiss my past

Verse 3-
Oh hey, c’mon now. No need to get upset
You and I were never picture perfect
Hell, I bet we’re both better off today

CHORUS
Since you left, I’ve had me some ups and downs
I still ain’t got it all figured out
And I don’t need you up in here judging me like that
If you don’t like the choices I made, kiss my past

Musical break

Bridge
Take the memory of me in a soft embrace.
That’s the last you’re ever gonna see of my pretty face

CHORUS
Since you left, I’ve had me some ups and downs
I still ain’t got it all figured out
And I don’t need you up in here judging me like that
So, if you don’t like the choices I made
You can waltz your backside away
Yeah, if you don’t like the choices I made, kiss my past
You can kiss my past
Just kiss my past

Kiss My Past!

In the Ashes
M.Shelton-ASCAP

Verse-
That Sun is working overtime today
“It’s gonna be a scorcher”, the weatherman said
“Red flag day, be ready to run if there’s a change in the wind”
Cuz’ the devil’s loose and bringing hell up over the ridge
We turn the key, lock the front door,
That’ll keep our home safe for sure

CHORUS-
Wildfire rages. Claiming faces in 8x10 memories on the wall
Fire don’t care, it just takes it all.
One more house, crashes down. Surrounded by smoke, nothing left at all
But the fact is, we don’t belong in the ashes

½ Verse-
FEMA says, “too early to tell
find another place to stay, look somewhere else for help”
Still holding a key to a front door
that aint there no more

CHORUS-
Wildfire rages. Claiming faces in 8x10 memories on the wall
Fire don’t care, it just takes it all.
One more house, crashes down. Surrounded by smoke, nothing left at all
But the fact is, we don’t belong in the ashes

SOLO-

BRIDGE-
We are strong…we’ll go on. Yeah, we will rise

CHORUS 2-
Wildfire rages. Claiming faces. Our memories, we still have them all
We don’t need to put them on a wall
There’s no doubt, life’s about “After the smoke, still standing tall
And the fact is, we won’t be found in the ashes”

In the Ashes

A Letter from Santa Claus
M. Shelton-ASCAP

[Verse]
Christmas morning, there was snow
I could hardly wait to go
Downstairs and look under the tree
To see what Santa left for me

There was a red & white bobber and some fishing line
Along with a note tied with twine
In disbelief I had to pause
Could this be a letter from Santa Claus?

[CHORUS]
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)
A letter from Santa Claus
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)

[Verse]
It said, “little one, I’m proud of you.
I’ve been watching all you do.
You’ve been good and I wish
You could have everything on your list

But money is tight at the North Pole
Give me two more weeks to get your fishing pole
And promise me, when the snow thaws
You’ll go fishing with your Pa.” Signed Santa Clause

[CHORUS]
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)
I got a letter from Santa Claus
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)

[Solo]

[Bridge]
That was many years ago and I’m still amazed because
Santa’s handwriting looks just like Daddy’s does…I got a letter!

[CHORUS]
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)
I got a letter from Santa Claus…I got letter
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)
I got a letter from Santa Claus. 
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)
I got a letter from Santa Claus. 
(I got a letter from Santa Claus, I got a letter from Santa Claus)


A Letter From Santa Claus

Every Guy's Dream (Marvin Shelton-ASCAP)

[Verse]
Laying here next to you tonight
While my lucky stars smile from above
How could anything feel so right?
I'm thinking I don't think I'll ever get enough

[CHORUS]
Even if I won the lottery
You would still mean more to me
So, I’ll be the man you need...me to be
Oh, lady now I finally see 
I’m living in a fantasy 
Yeah, I found me...every guy’s dream

[Verse]
The reason I stare into your eyes
and my hand reaches for your hand
You are the center of my life
I'm thinking God could not have had a better plan

[CHORUS]
Even if I won the lottery
You would still mean more to me
So, I’ll be the man you need...me to be
Oh, lady now I finally see 
I’m living in a fantasy 
Yeah, I found me...every guy’s dream

[Bridge]
You could make any guy's dream come true
But you spend your time giving me all of you!! Yeah!!!!!

[Solo]

[CHORUS]
I don’t need to know astrology
You’re the only star for me
So, I’ll be the man you need...me to be
Oh, lady now I finally see 
I’m living in a fantasy 
Yeah, I found me...every guy’s dream
I found me...every guy’s dream
Oh, you’re every guy’s dream!!

Like A Brunette
(Marvin Shelton)

[Verse]
Blonde haired ladies, oh they're real, real pretty
from California to New York city
some would say, they've got the market cornered
Oh, girls with red can turn a guy’s head
I know a few that are real drop dead
But there's just one type for me for better or worse

[CHORUS]
I like a Brunette
I could die a happy man, like Thomas Rhett
I’ve loved every single one I've ever met
Oh, I'm so down,
to find an angel with a halo of brown
Nothing in this world makes my heart pound
like a brunette

[Verse]
A Mary Ann kind of girl next door
Can steal my heart, and I'd give her more
I'd let her take any piece of me she wants
And if her hair was black, I'd be begging her back
Say, I was wrong and help her unpack
breakfast in bed, those fancy little croissants...cuz'

[CHORUS]
I like a Brunette
I could die a happy man, like Thomas Rhett
I’ve loved every single one I've ever met
Oh, I'm so down,
to find an angel with a halo of brown
Nothing in this world makes my heart pound
like a brunette

[Solo]

[CHORUS]
I like a Brunette
I could die a happy man, like Thomas Rhett
I’ve loved every single one I've ever met
Oh, I'm so down,
to find an angel with a halo of brown
Nothing in this world makes my heart pound
gets my head spinning around
Nothing in this world makes my heart pound
like a brunette


Like A Brunette

Originally from Las Vegas, NM, Marvin Shelton is a songwriter based out of Tijeras, New Mexico. With influences ranging from George Strait to Bon Jovi, Marvin combines melodies and storytelling into an experience for the listener, allowing them to be elsewhere if only for a short while.

Marvin Shelton

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