I Hope Heaven Is A Small Town
(Written by: Bill Ferguson, Rick Lane)

VERSE:
The roots run deep on these family trees
Like the ones that line these small-town streets
A modern-day Mayberry might be all you see
But it's real and it's home and it's a part of me

You don't have to be rich or famous
Everyone 'round here they know what your name is
With a whole lotta hugs and friendly faces    
No one ever leaves, but who could blame 'em

CHORUS:
This is heaven on Earth, God surely blessed it
There must be this kind of place in Heaven
We call it God's country for a reason
There's a place like this up there, I believe it
When I'm passin' through to the other side
I hope the light I see is that one traffic light
That leads me to this piece of sacred ground
I hope Heaven is a small town

VERSE:
I hope that traffic light is always green
And my childhood dog's there waitin' on me
Stop at Roger's Corner for homemade ice cream
Then throw rocks at a train crossin' Main Street

I wanna listen all day to my grandpa’s stories
Sittin' there in his same porch swing
Sneak a sip of his beer like I was fourteen 
And laugh as Grandma rolls her eyes towards me

CHORUS:


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane, Bill Ferguson

I Hope Heaven Is a Small Town (Alternate Version)

That’s What You Do
(Dan Mayo / Jackie Hibbard / Rick Lane)

Baby, You’re my medicine
Like a shot of adrenaline
Kick-started this heart inside of me
Like nothin’ that I’ve ever seen

My friends see change in me
Happier than I used to be
Can’t believe what I’ve been missin’
Being with you is like pure addiction

When your kiss lands, sparks start to fly
You’re a grand finale that lights up my sky

Chorus
That’s what you do to me right now
You make my life better when you’re around
Turned my world inside out
Caught up in everything that you’re about
The way you got me on a string
Has me doin’ so many crazy things
Lovin’ somebody like you
That’s what you do

Get dressed up take ya downtown        
Fix your lipstick after makin’ out
Got me spendin’ beer money on white wine
Toastin’ with you to the good times

That keep on flowin’ like the Chardonnay
Here’s to us keepin’ it goin’ this way

Chorus


Copyright © Dan Mayo / Jackie Hibbard / Rick Lane

That's What You Do

I Like The Way You Kiss Me
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse
That first one at your front door
Was all it took, then I was yours 
I went from playing it cool
To all crazy over you

And I'd know it's yours behind a blindfold 
Years from now when we're old
Like fingerprints and snowflakes 
No two are quite the same 

I'm talking 'bout...

Chorus 
Those sexy lips
Leanin' in
With your little flirty grin
Sweet and slow
You pull me close
Like you'll never let me go
The first time when we
I knew my heart was hist'ry
I like the way you kiss me

Verse
I know I shouldn't kiss and tell
But, Baby, you do it oh so well
From a peck to a French
They're all my favorites

And I know I'm s'posed to close my eyes
But if I'm honest, I can't lie 
Sometimes I sneak a peek
Of you kissing me

I love to see....

Chorus

Bridge
Some things seem meant to be
Like those moments when I see

Chorus
Those sexy lips
Leanin' in
With your little flirty grin
Sweet and slow
You pull me close
Like you'll never let go
The first time when we
I knew my heart was hist'ry
Every time when we
I thank God you're with me 
I like the way you kiss me
I like the way you kiss me


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

I Like The Way You Kiss Me

BRING IT ON
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse
If a trainwreck’s waitin' around the bend
Bring it on
If trouble thinks it’s my best friend
Bring it on
Yeah, my life ain't been a thing of beauty
Got more drama than a Lifetime movie
And I'm still waitin' on my happy ending
Bring it on

Chorus
I've been burned by burnin’ both ends of the candle
Had it handed to me more than I can handle
But I won't sit around and cry poor me
Whatever lies in store for me
Bring it on
Bring it on

Verse
I see that you can talk a big talk
Bring it on
Well, I've worn a path around this block
Bring it on
I've learned many times that talk is cheap 
But you go on, boy, keep flirtin' with me
If you think you can outfox this fox
Bring it on

Chorus

Bridge
I've had my share of dusk 'til dawns
So many times they've done me wrong
But I’m sittin' here with this new dress on
And I think you might be the one
Bring it on

Instrumental

Chorus


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

Bring It On (Alternate Version)

Room For Two
(Dan Mayo / Rick Lane)

He wasn’t ready to be a father
But that didn’t stop him from being one
It’s so easy making a daughter
But taking care of one ain’t as fun
When you told him you were pregnant
Before he’d seen the ultrasound
Leaving you was unexpected
He didn’t wanna be tied down

Chorus
I’ve been watching you from the sidelines
And I can’t lie
Gotta tell you how I feel inside
I wanna be whatcha need
The kind of man he couldn’t be
Baby, it’s true
Not only do I have eyes for you
But my heart, my heart has
Room for two

He’s missin’ out on all those moments
I wouldn’t miss them for the world
Like those first words and her first steps
From that perfect little girl
You ain’t gotta be a single mom like this
All alone
What you think feels like a crisis
Feels like right where I belong

Chorus

I’ve got more than enough love to give
For you, plus one
Let’s take you and me and her
And make it the three of us

Chorus


Copyright © Dan Mayo / Rick Lane

Room For Two

Man-At-Arms
(Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

An empty late night parking lot
I know you never expected this
It was just a ride back to your car
Now I’m pulling you close and kissing your lips

I get your heart is fragile
From being broken so many times
Do you believe in God’s will
There’s a reason I’m standing in front of you tonight

Chorus

‘Cause I’m the one you’ve been waiting for
To be what you need and so much more
I’ll make sure you mend up strong
And I will keep you safe and warm
I wanna be your soldier of love
Your man-at-arms

You’re such a beautiful soul
Hiding behind those timeless scars
Your past has left you tarnished and torn
But you’re flawless to me just the way you are

I’m making it my mission
To fight the battles you face
Peace of mind you’ve been missin’
Let me chase your demons and fears away

Repeat Chorus

You’ve had bad luck
And you’ve given up
But you will always be
In good hands with me

Repeat Chorus


Copyright © Dan Mayo / Rick Lane

Man-At-Arms

Safe House
(Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

I wanna be that place you run to
When you need a hideaway
Where the world won't ever find you
When you’re looking for some space
No one will know
And you can lay low
I'll be there to hold you close
No matter what I won’t let go

Chorus
My heart will be your safe house
And you hold the only key
I can be the sanctuary
That puts your mind at ease
Free from worry, to feel at home
Where you’re loved and safe from harm
Nothing’s gonna happen to you now
My heart will be your safe house

You've been living like a refugee
Feeling lost and out of place
Worn down by negativity
That keeps getting thrown your way
You’ve felt misjudged
Not good enough
And taken advantage of
But I’ll save you from how it was

Chorus

Bridge
Come in, make yourself comfortable
Be yourself and nothing more
My arms are wide open like a front door 

Chorus

Safe House

I Hope Heaven Is A Small Town
(Written by: Bill Ferguson, Rick Lane)

The roots run deep on these family trees
Like the ones that line these small-town streets
A modern-day Mayberry might be all you see
But it's real and it's home and it's a part of me
You don't have to be rich or famous
Everyone 'round here, they know what your name is
With a whole lotta hugs and friendly faces
No one ever leaves, but who could blame 'em

This is heaven on Earth, God surely blessed it
There must be this kind of place in Heaven
We call it God's country for a reason
There's a place like this up there, I believe it
When I'm passin' through to the other side
I hope the light I see is that one traffic light
That leads me to this piece of sacred ground
I hope Heaven is a small town

I hope that traffic light is always green
And my childhood dog's there waitin' on me
Stop at Roger's Corner for homemade ice cream
Then throw rocks at a train crossin' Main Street
I wanna listen all day to my grandpa's stories
Sittin' there in his same porch swing
Sneak a sip of his beer like I was fourteen
And laugh as Grandma rolls her eyes at me

This is heaven on Earth, God surely blessed it
There must be this kind of place in Heaven
We call it God's country for a reason
There's a place like this up there, I believe it
When I'm passin' through to the other side
I hope the light I see is that one traffic light
That leads me to this piece of sacred ground
I hope Heaven is a small town
I hope Heaven is a small town

You don't have to be rich or famous
Everyone 'round here, they know what your name is

This is heaven on Earth, God surely blessed it
There must be this kind of place in Heaven
We call it God's country for a reason
There's a place like this up there, I believe it
When I'm passin' through to the other side
I hope the light I see is that one traffic light
That leads me to this piece of sacred ground
I hope Heaven is a small town
I hope Heaven is a small town


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane, Bill Ferguson

I Hope Heaven Is A Small Town

Dirty Looks
(Rick Lane)

I wish I was your glass of wine
The way your finger’s tracin’ the side
I can read your thoughts
Your eyes say it all
And they’re driving me out of my mind
When you bite your bottom lip
The whole world ceases to exist
Girl, I’m so distracted
By your body language
Wild horses couldn’t keep me from this

Chorus
I can’t concentrate on the conversation
Your actions speak louder than words
I want to go explore what you’re expressin’
You don’t even have to say a thing to flirt
I can read you like a book
It’s bad, but it’s so good
I love the way you’re giving me those
Dirty looks

Take my hand, I wanna slow dance
Look at me the way that only those eyes can
I could miss the sky fallin’
Watchin’ your body talkin’
As you twirl around this lucky man
 
Chorus

Dirty Looks

The Other Half Of My Heart
(Rick Lane)
 
Mama, I've been thinkin' bout
How so much has changed between then and now
I use to yell at you don't tell me what to do
Now, it's please help me, I don't know what I'd do without you
I'd beg you to stop all the questions
Now, I have so many sometimes I forget them
I'd say leave me alone, you don't get it
But you did, and you still do, got my back like a true best friend

Chorus
There's an unbreakable bond between daughters and moms
An unconditional love that's thicker than the blood we share
It's more than my last name, it's something I can't explain
But somehow, some way you're running through my veins, I swear
Somewhere between then and now I came to realize you are
You're the other half of my heart

I moved away and I'm doin' okay
But I can't not call you every single day
No matter where I am, I can hear your voice
Guiding me through every single little choice
What color paint should I choose for my bedroom?
What would you wear to this new job interview?
Remember that guy I brought home in June?
Think I'm in love with him, mama, do you think it's too soon?

Chorus

You're more than my last name, you're something I can't explain
But somehow, some way uou're running through my veins, I swear
Somewhere between then and now
I know it without doubt
You're the other half of my heart

The Other Half Of My Heart

Nothing I Wouldn’t Do
(Written by: Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

If you look into my eyes, you will see
Just how much you mean to me
To go on without you, it’s too much to bear
Wherever you are I’ve got to be there
Too many tears have streamed down my face
Missing your love I don’t want to replace
Slowly drowning, I reach out for you
And pray that your hand will pull me through

Chorus
Don’t wanna keep on living that song
“Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone”
I’m so sick and tired of “She’s Out Of My Life”
Want you back, wanna make it all right
It doesn’t have to be like this
I’m going crazy for your kiss
So please make this one wish come true
Baby for you, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do

You pulled the rug from under me
Walking away suddenly
I felt abandoned in the blink of an eye
Though I tried, I couldn’t understand why
Pick any reason you want to give
Blame it on the way that I choose to live
There ain’t a thing we can’t overcome
And there’s so much more we could become

Repeat Chorus


Nothing I Wouldn't Do

Bring It On
(Rick Allan Lane)

If a trainwreck’s waitin' around the bend
Bring it on
If trouble thinks it’s my best friend
Bring it on
Yeah, my life ain't been a thing of beauty
Got more drama than a Lifetime movie
And I'm still waitin' on my happy ending
Bring it on

Chorus
I've been burned by burnin’ both ends of the candle
Had it handed to me more than I can handle
But I won't sit around and cry poor me
Whatever lies in store for me
Bring it on
Bring it on

I see that you can talk a big talk
Bring it on
Well, I've worn a path around this block
Bring it on
I've learned many times that talk is cheap 
But you go on, boy, keep flirtin' with me
If you think you can outfox this fox
Bring it on

Chorus

Bridge
I've had my share of dusk 'til dawns
So many times they've done me wrong
But I’m sittin' here with this new dress on
And I think you might be the one
Bring it on

Chorus


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

Bring It On

The One Mama Warned You About
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse 
You know mamas always worry about their babies 
Running off with some guy who acts half-crazy 
They pray their good girls fall in love 
With them doctors and lawyers and such 

I can tell you think I might be Mr. Right 
But that’s just the buzz from the beer and these neon lights 
So before you go and start falling now 
I’m the one mama warned you about 

Chorus 
The one chasin’ dreams he still ain’t found 
The one she’ll say is headed nowhere bound 
The one you can't change, the one that won't settle down 
The one she'll say you're better off without 
I’m the one mama warned you about 

Verse 
I hate to admit it, but your mama’s right 
She’d tell you a tiger can’t change its stripes 
Yeah, it's in my blood, the only way I've known 
Once a rolling stone, always a rolling stone 

You can take the boy out of the bar 
But you can't take the bar out of the boy 
Things ain’t the same when the lights go down 
I'm the one mama warned you about 

Chorus 

Bridge 
Now morning comes 
And I wake up 
A girl like you could make me fall in love 
I look around 
But you're nowhere to be found 
Turns out 
You're the one mama warned me about 

Chorus 
The one chasin’ dreams you still ain’t found 
The one she’ll say is headed nowhere bound 
The one that won’t change, the one that won't settle down 
The one she'll say I’m better off without 
You’re the one mama warned me about 
You’re the one mama warned me about


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

The One Mama Warned You About

That Man Is Me
(Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

You felt something was lacking when you came my way
But I can be enough to spend the rest of your days
There had to be something more for you to find
And there's something you should realize in time

Chorus

Somebody wants you more than anything in this world
Everything you need’s waiting behind that door
If you would just open it and walk right in
It'll be better than it’s ever been
If you give love another chance, you'll see
That man is me, that man is me

My beating heart keeps telling me you're the one
I've never longed for something more than your love
I've been praying to God and I see the signs
They point to you and leave no doubt in my mind

Repeat Chorus

That Man Is Me

On A String
(Written by: Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

You've got this thing and I can't begin
To describe how it does me in
Just looking at your face and girl I’m blown away
Prettiest girl that’s ever been
Oh, baby can't you see
You've taken over me

You found a way to get a hold of me
In the blink of an eye, you surround me
From out of nowhere, yeah you pulled me in
It’s like I'm hypnotized by your spell
All caught up if you couldn’t tell
You got me on a string
Yeah, I’m on a string
And I wouldn't change a thing

I hit the gas to get to you fast
At your door in ten minutes flat
To do what turns you on and love you all night long
In bed with you I’m so attached
Oh, baby can't you see
You've taken over me

You found a way to get a hold of me
In the blink of an eye, you surround me
From out of nowhere, yeah you pulled me in
It’s like I'm hypnotized by your spell
All caught up if you couldn’t tell
You got me on a string
Yeah, I’m on a string
And I wouldn't change a thing

You found a way to get a hold of me
In the blink of an eye, you surround me
From out of nowhere, yeah you pulled me in
It’s like I'm hypnotized by your spell
All caught up if you couldn’t tell
You got me on a string
Yeah, I’m on a string
And I wouldn't change a thing

On A String

So Long
(Written by: Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

It’s getting late, you’re making me wait
Just wasting my time again
Like we’re a fling and it’s no big thing
You come my way every now and then
Three weeks have passed since we had our last fight
Then you light up my phone in the dead of the night
I’m blown away

Baby, so long
Time to move on
Your words are like a tired song
I guess short and sweet
Is all you see in me
So, I'll keep my reply to you brief
I need somebody who wants more
You always had one foot out the door
And I held onto something already gone
So baby so long, baby so long

A breakup text, is that all I meant
You could've been better than that
Had me climbing the walls when you didn’t call
Looking back, I see the signs that were bad
I should've put my foot down when you were playing games
Thought it was different this time, but some people can't change
It’s okay, you won’t change

Baby, so long
Time to move on
Your words are like a tired song
I guess short and sweet
Is all you see in me
So, I'll keep my reply to you brief
I need somebody who wants more
You always had one foot out the door
And I held onto something already gone
So baby so long, baby so long

Baby, so long
Time to move on
Your words are like a tired song
I guess short and sweet
Is all you see in me
So, I'll keep my reply to you brief
I need somebody who wants more
You always had one foot out the door
And I held onto something already gone
So baby so long, baby so long

So Long

Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor
(Rick Lane and Paul McCulley)

Put gas in the truck
But can’t fill her up
More room left in the tank
But these bucks ain’t stretching enough
And our old AC
Died in the summer heat
We plug in some fans
Sleep on top of the sheets
Morning sun cracks through that busted pane again…

Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor
Is all I’ve known about livin’
You and me doing the best
With the hand we’ve been given
Wishing for a break
Always leaves me wishin’
But I couldn’t ask for anything more
Than you lovin’ me
Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor

A big night out
Is counting the stars
While swingin’ on the porch
Sippin’ sweet tea from mason jars
Your thrift store shoes
And my faded old blue jeans
Ain’t much to show
But we’re rich in small things
That roof done sprung a leak, grab them buckets again

Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor
Is all I’ve known about livin’
You and me doing the best
With the hand we’ve been given
Wishing for a break
Always leaves me wishin’
But I couldn’t ask for anything more
Than you lovin’ me
Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor

Some folks chase gold, big dreams and fast cars
But His grace is enough to fill our hearts
Might not be much, but it feels like more
This life we built
A Little Dirt Poor

Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor
Is all I’ve known about livin’
You and me doing the best
With the hand we’ve been given
Wishing for a break
Always leaves me wishin’
But I couldn’t ask for anything more
Than you lovin’ me
Livin’ a Little Dirt Poor


Livin' A Little Dirt Poor

All I Want To Do
(Written by: Rick Lane / Dan Mayo)

I told myself take it slow
‘Cause I know how it all goes
Fallin' hard and fast
It's not made to last
And I want this with you to grow
It's been a tough year so far
Rattled with a battered heart
Then all that that changed 
When you came my way
It's time I let down my guard

I've been puttin' this off, I keep on denyin' 
That we're meant to be, truth is I'd be lyin'
I can't go on wastin' time
I can't go pretending I can get enough of you
Right now loving you is all I want to do

There was something right away
That happened that Saturday
When the seed was planted
You were so candid
About everything you said
Then you said those three words
They took away all my hurt
In just two weeks
You dove in so deep
This love feels like a rebirth

I've been puttin' this off, I keep on denyin' 
That we're meant to be, truth is I'd be lyin'
I can't go on wastin' time
I can't go pretending I can get enough of you
Right now loving you is all I want to do

I've been puttin' this off, I keep on denyin' 
That we're meant to be, truth is I'd be lyin'
I can't go on wastin' time
I can't go pretending I can get enough of you
Right now loving you is all I want to do

No I'll never give up on you
Because loving you is all I wanna do


All I Want To Do

IN YOUR LOVE SONG
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse 
You keep listening to the same song
I wondered why so I put it on
And it killed me when I heard
The truth within those words

Telling me how you much you miss him
Wishing you could do it all again
Now, I can't not hear it
Stuck in my head like a catchy lyric

Chorus
It takes you away
To another place
You'd rather be
Than here with me
With every note
You grab a hold
Of that melody
Of what could be
It's killing me to know I'm not the one
In your love song

Verse
I wish that he was out of your system
And those words they wouldn't make you miss him
But they struck a chord, now he's here with us
The way songs move is mysterious

Chorus

Instrumental

Chorus

No, I’m not the one
In your love song
You love someone
No, I’m not the one
In your love song


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

Originals

In Your Love Song

I JUST NEED YOU
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse
So here I am, and I'll be damned
This crazy world's been cruel to me again
You rush in, yeah, you've always been
My rock, my shelter, babe, you're my best friend

Lift
But I don't wanna talk about it, don't wanna sort it out
I just wanna be close enough to get lost in you now

Chorus
I don’t need to hear I’ll be okay
I don’t need to hear I’m not to blame
Or what to do
I just need you
To wrap your arms around me and don't say a word
And to give me shelter me from this hurt
The way you do
I just need you
I just need you

Verse
I have my faults, yeah, I can be difficult
I thank God that you are here to catch me when I fall
You build walls, you shield it all
You make anything that feels so bad seem so small

Lift
I just wanna feel that solitude I feel when it’s just me and you
Sometimes it’s more than any words can do to get me through

Chorus

Bridge
To be my cleansing rain
You wash it all away again
There’s nothing that I need to say
It don’t matter anyway
And I’ll be okay
You make me okay 

Chorus


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

I Just Need You

UP ALL NIGHT
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse 
Last night was one hell of a night
One to remember for a long, long time
This hangover hurts my head
I might die in this bed

I think we took things a little too far
You know it's hard to stop once you start
Girl, there's something about ya
That I can't get enough

Chorus 
Girl, you had me up all night 
I didn't sleep a wink 
Just a lot of tossing and turning 
Underneath these sheets
We didn’t close down the bars
Or party like rock stars
It wasn't me and you
Workin' on our night moves
Just another long, lost night
Of me missing you
You had me up all night

Verse 
As I lay in this bed I've made
Trying to get the buzz from you off my brain
I can't spend one more minute
In this thing without you in it

Chorus 

Bridge 
I can’t keep from fallin’ off the wagon
There’s no tellin’ what might happen
Again tonight
I can’t seem to get myself sober 
Can’t kick this habit, I’m not over
You, that’s right

Chorus 


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

Up All Night

HOLD ON TIGHT
(Written by: Rick Allan Lane)

Verse 
Girl, I guess it’s 2 am
You’re being pulled away by your friends
I don’t want this night to end
You got me turned up to 10

I ain’t ready for the last call and
This might be the whiskey talkin’
I don’t wanna quit fallin’
For you, I’m all in

Lift 
I don’t wanna go home
I don’t wanna let you go
If you feel the same way too
We can slip outta here
Baby, we’ll disappear
Like crazy lovers do

Chorus 
Hold on tight
Let’s put the pedal to metal
Run like lovers and rebels
Dare to dance with the devil tonight
Hold on tight
Do something foolish and dang’rous
Say the whiskey’s what made us
End up small town famous
Hold on tight

Verse 
You’re so hot you’re burnin’ me
Up like the Fireball whiskey
On your lips when you kiss me
You’re makin’ me dizzy

Let’s crank this up like rock n roll
Just tell me where you wanna go
We can turn down one of these back roads
Or drive all night to the gulf coast

Lift 
Call this crazy, call it love
Call it too damn drunk
Tomorrow we’ll know for sure
Tonight, it’s you and it’s me
Livin’ our wildest dreams
What are we waiting for

Chorus 

Bridge 
We’ll be legendary
Wild and daring
We might even wind up married
We’re in for one hell of a ride

Chorus 
Hold on tight
Let’s put the pedal to metal
Run like lovers and rebels
Dare to dance with the devil tonight
Hold on tight
Do something foolish and dang’rous
Say the whiskey’s what made us
End up small town famous
Maybe end up in Vegas
Hold on tight


Copyright © Rick Allan Lane

Hold On Tight

I'm a songwriter and producer from Indiana. I write mostly pop-country songs with the dream of hearing one of mine on the radio someday!

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