Bar Chords
M.Shelton

Verse-
For the longest time, there’s been stars in his eyes
He wants to write a song for the world to sing along
But if that doesn’t happen, it passes him by
That’ll be alright, he’s still got neon lights


CHORUS-
Yeah, when you walk through the swinging doors, look past the dance floor
You’ll see him up there onstage.
Singing for his supper while you’re dancing with your lover
he’s barely making minimum wage
No, he ain’t winning any Grammy awards, playing those bar chords


Verse-
Late afternoon, back at the saloon 
Plugs his guitar in, gonna be a good night again
He’ll play you a tune, some Strait or Ledoux
So that you can unwind, have yourself a good time


CHORUS-
Yeah, when you walk through the swinging doors, look past the dance floor
You’ll see him up there onstage.
Singing for his supper while you’re dancing with your lover
he’s barely making minimum wage
No, he ain’t winning any Grammy awards, playing those bar chords
C’mon play it now!
Solo-
Chorus 2 Breakdown- 
Oh, When you walk through the swinging doors,      look past the dance floor
You’ll see him up there onstage.
Just tip your hat, He’ll tip his back
While he’s playing those bar chords

Oh, when you walk through the swinging doors and head for the dance floor
You’ll see him live it up onstage.
And if you wanna hear one more, he’ll keep playing those bar chords
No, he couldn’t ask for more, he loves playing those bar chords

BAR CHORDS

Time to have a good time
V1
Girl it’s been so long
Wastin’ a perfect night like this would just be wrong

Pre CH
Do you wanna dance?
Make a little romance?
We can go out
Or party right here on this couch!

CH
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
 V2
The night waits for no one
We’re burnin’ moonlight when we should be having fun

Pre CH
Do you want a crowd?
Show ‘em how to get loud
Or just stay in
Fall in love all over again!

CH
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
Tick tock, Tick tock, Tick tock, Tick tock, Tick tock, Tick tock,
CH
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

Froze Over

Turn off
M. Shelton

V1
Thought we were peachy
So, why did she seem so down?
Said, I’d do anything
For her to tell me, what’s it all about?

Pre CH
She said sometimes it’s like she’s invisible but her love is unconditional
She’d never leave but she got her point across, my girl, she’s been turned off

CH
So I’m gonna turn off football. Play one less round of golf
Mute the ringer on my phone. Let her know that she ain’t alone
Drive past the turn off to the bar. Cruise right into her arms. Don’t need a map, that girl is my north star
At night when I kiss her soft
She’s the only thing I ain’t gonna turn off

V2
It’s kinda funny how
We always let down, those we love the most
Took her for granted
But she was candid. She hit it right on the nose 

CH

SOLO
 
Pre CH 2 breakdown
I said sometimes I might be habitual, so I’ll start a brand new ritual
Bed of my truck, on a blanket looking up with only the radio and my baby turned on

CH ½ stomps and claps
So I’m gonna turn off football. Play one less round of golf
Mute the ringer on my phone. Let her know that she ain’t alone
Drive past the turn off to the bar. Cruise right into her arms. Don’t need a map, that girl is my north star
At night when I kiss her soft
She’s the only thing I ain’t gonna turn off
I ain’t gonna turn off 
Yeah baby, c’mon, let me keep you turned on on on on

Turn Off

New Memories
M. Shelton

V1
Today was just like any other
Cup of coffee, said goodbye to one another
We’ll talk about that one thing a little later
Funny how we always think…there’s more time

CH
They say there won’t be any new memories. Now that I’m gone, it’s all history
But I was never one to live in the past. Ask anyone, they’ll agree with that
Things change and they always will, but I was part of you and I am still
So if something makes you stop and think of me
That’s just us, making new memories.

V2
Tomorrow’s gonna be different
Got to move on, gotta keep on living
That’s what I would have wanted
Don’t let me catch y’all wasting precious time

CH
They say there won’t be any new memories. Now that I’m gone, it’s all history
But I was never one to live in the past. Ask anyone, they’ll agree with that
Things change and they always will, but I was part of you and I am still
So if something makes you stop and think of me
That’s just us, making new memories.

SOLO
CH Breakdown
They say there won’t be any new memories. Now that I’m gone, it’s all history
But I was never one to live in the past. Ask anyone…
Things change and they always will, but I was part of you and I am still
So if something makes you stop and think of me
That’s just us, making new memories.
That’s just us, making new memories.
I hope you smile when we make new memories.

New Memories

Ice cream and apple pie
M. Shelton

V1
Lately we can’t afford much of anything
Bagels for dinner from your work you sometimes bring
There ain’t no dessert when you’re just getting by
Now you ask me “is this what I wanted out of life”

Pre CH
Girl, between you and I

CH
I, I fill up when I look in your eyes
Yeah, you with me is perfect like vanilla ice cream and apple pie
That’s why I’m gonna love you all my life

½ V2
When I’m with you, there ain't no daily grind
And that good morning kiss is the sweetest thing on my mind 

Pre CH
Yeah give me another slice

CH
I, I fill up when I look in your eyes
Yeah, you with me is perfect like vanilla ice cream and apple pie
That’s why I’m gonna love you all my life


SOLO

breakdown

CH
I, I fill up when I look in your eyes
Yeah, you with me is perfect like vanilla ice cream and apple pie
That’s why I’m gonna love you all my life

Ice Cream And Apple Pie

Take me there Tennessee
M. Shelton

V1
I’ve been having one of those days
Where I can’t get anything right
And I’m needing a change of pace
I know a perfect place, for tonight

To help me feel alright

CH
I, I need those poor me, whiskey drinking songs that’ll hit me just right.
And I, want me some Nashville, crying steel. That’s how I feel, 
Take me there Tennessee

½ V2
You know how to put into words
All of my hurt and bad goodbyes

It’s like you see through my eyes

CH
I, I need those poor me, whiskey drinking songs that’ll hit me just right.
And I, want me some Nashville, crying steel. That’s how I feel, 
Take me there Tennessee
Take me there Tennessee

SOLO

CH
I, I, need those poor me, whiskey drinking songs that’ll hit me just right.
And I, want me some Nashville, crying steel. That’s how I feel, 
Take me there Tennessee
Take me there Tennessee
Take me there Tennessee

Take Me There Tennessee

Turn off

Give away the ending
M. Shelton

V1
It’s Monday morning, and I’ve got a big ol grin
My buddy said, looks like somebody had a great weekend!
Then all the fellas said tell us everything, fill us in!
Nah, they wouldn’t give up, so I gave in and I said

CH 1
Man, you should have been there
Seen her smile when I pulled out her chair
Gave my heart racing feeling and I’m feeling like there’s something there
she laughed out loud when I tried to sing
One thing led to the other thing
Forgive me for leaving out the details
I don’t want to give away the ending

V2
Well, I’m sorry boys but I don’t like to kiss and tell
But after that kiss things went pretty well
Yeah I know you want me to fill in all the blanks right now
Let’s just say we spent some quality time together for a spell

CH 1

SOLO
 
CH 2 breakdown
She flows through my thoughts repeatedly
Hell, I can’t even wait until it’s three
Tell the boss I’m leaving early, there’s a girl that I gotta see
She’ll laugh out loud when I try to sing
One thing’ll lead to the other thing
Forgive me for leaving out the details
I don’t want to give away the ending
Forgive me for leaving out the details
I don’t want to give away the ending

Give Away The Ending

Redneck will
M. Shelton

V1
That’s my truck, it’s Chevy duelly
Meet my dog, he’s a bit unruly. 
My home is up on eight wheels, that ain’t such a big deal
I got all I need, my woman treats me like a king
Yeah, I know that I might, 
go too far sometimes!
I’m living life my way,  
but some folks like to say
 
CH 1 
“You can’t do that!” But everybody knows a redneck will!
“You can’t fix that!” Everybody knows a redneck will! 
Every effin’ little “NO” I hear, I just tell em hold my beer!
Ain’t much in life that knocks me down, ask anyone in this one horse town
Maybe someday I’ll take a nasty spill, jumping my 3-wheeler over some hill
I’ll rest in peace, I already wrote my redneck will!
 
V2
To my truck, you got the dent from my ass
Think of me with every prius that you pass
My hunting in the bog dog, I loved every long walk
You can have my boots, yeah, the ones you like to chew
Finally, to my girl, 
you always rocked my world
My 10G policy, 
Throw a kegger and remember me
 
CH 
“You can’t do that!” But everybody knows a redneck will!
“You can’t fix that!” Everybody knows a redneck will! 
Every effin’ little “NO” I hear, I just tell em hold my beer!
Ain’t much in life that knocks me down, ask anyone in this one horse town
Maybe someday I’ll take a nasty spill, jumping my 3-wheeler over some hill
I’ll rest in peace, I already wrote my redneck will!

SOLO
 
CH 
“You can’t do that!” But everybody knows a redneck will!
“You can’t fix that!” Everybody knows a redneck will! 
Every effin’ little “NO” I hear, I just tell em hold my beer!
Ain’t much in life that knocks me down, ask anyone in this one horse town
Maybe someday I’ll take a nasty spill, jumping my 3-wheeler over some hill
I’ll rest in peace, I already wrote my redneck will!

Hell, they’re just sorry they ain’t in it!

Redneck Will

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.

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