2026 Hitlist

A beautiful haunting tune with flute and lyre.

The Flute and the Lyre

Smooth jazz track about a guy who re-discovers love after his wife dies...

Castaway

Thought I saw Jesus just the other day
Carrying a big bouquet of lilacs and roses
It was addressed to Abraham, Isaac
Jacob and Moses

He was humming a catchy tune
And handed them a card that read
I’m praying for you, so get well soon
He signed it with a bright red pen

They acted like He wasn’t there
Ignored Him and then grew sullen
As they were prayin’ a prayer
For the peace of Jerusalem

May Your Kingdom come, may Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven; embrace the son
And your sin will be forgiven; then we'll be watchin'
And prayin' for the peace, the peace of Jerusalem

He said “I came not to bring peace but a sword
And to preach the acceptable day of the Lord
One day we will be of one mind and accord
And my Father’s kingdom will be restored.”

“Good luck with that,” they said from their bed
As if they all spoke with a single voice
With a nod of his head, He quietly said
“When a sinner repents, the angels rejoice.”

“Ain’t no sinners here,” they volunteered
He said “The kingdom of God is very near.”
And I thought I saw Him shed a silent tear
As He prayed “God give them ears to hear.”

May Your Kingdom come, may Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven; embrace the son
And your sin will be forgiven; then we'll be watchin'
And prayin' for the peace, the peace of Jerusalem

He said “I came not to bring peace but a sword
And to preach the acceptable day of the Lord
One day we will be of one mind and accord
And my Father’s kingdom will be restored.”

Both Isaac and Jacob rose up as if to stand
“Are you greater than our father Abraham?”
Jesus declared “I am the lion and the lamb
Before Abraham was -- I am.”

“If you had only known Him,
You would’ve recognized me.”
They picked up rocks to stone Him
They were just too blind to see

CHORUS
May Your Kingdom come, may Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven; embrace the son
And your sin will be forgiven; then we'll be watchin'
And prayin' for the peace, the peace of Jerusalem

He said “I came not to bring peace but a sword
And to preach the acceptable day of the Lord
One day we will be of one mind and accord
And my Father’s kingdom will be restored.” 

The Peace of Jerusalem

Dedicated to the memory of my youngest brother, Ken, who went out in a blaze in 2009 by mixing alcohol with oxycotin. Rest in Peace little brother. 

Good Ol' Daze - Out in a Blaze

I wake up each day with a grateful heart
But I'm watching what we made breakin' apart
Things we took for granted are slippin' away
It was a simpler time and different place

Granddad told me 'bout the price he paid
Seems these days we've really got it made
Now I see the walls that once stood strong
Startin' to fall, somethin's gone wrong

Today Lady Liberty is beyond the pale
Filled with evil judges and cashless bail
NYC's got a commie - runnin' the town
Academic zombies - dumbin' us down

What happened to the land of the free?
Screens spewing crap and insanity
Need to cut through the lies and hate
And get back to what made us great

(We need to stand guard, stand guard)
For the generations yet to come
(Stand guard, stand guard)
Till our work on earth is done

I remember Sunday morning we'd gather 'round
Voices raised in praise, a gladdening sound
We'd speak our minds without fear or doubt
Now the loud voices wanna burn it all down

We're losing our right to keep and bear arms
While Gates n Red China own all our farms
In some towns they're following Sharia Law
Gonna lose our land if we don't stand guard

(We need to stand guard, stand guard)
For the generations yet to come
(Stand guard, stand guard)
Till our work on earth is done

Today Lady Liberty is weak and frail
Filled with evil judges and cashless bail
NYC's got a commie - runnin' the town
Academic zombies - dumbin' us down

What happened to - the land of the free?
Screens spewing crap - and insanity
Need to cut through the lies and hate
And get back to what made us great

When the winds of change come blowing through
And they try to take what belongs to you
Don't bow your knee, roll over and die
Gotta rise up, be sober and fight
(fight, fight, fight)

The weight of history is on our shoulders now
Generations before us have shown us how
To cherish what we have, not take it for granted
Don't wanna lose what we've been handed

Need to stand guard through the night and day
To make sure these blessings never slip away
Need to cut through the lies and hate
And get back to what made us great

(We need to stand guard, stand guard)
For the generations yet to come
(Stand guard, stand guard)
Till our work on earth is done

Stand Guard - What Made Us Great

I walk these streets
Where my fathers walked
Breathing the same air
They once breathed

Tryin' to connect the dots
Wonderin' what kind
Of legacy I'll leave
It's hard to believe

They call it progress
They say it's grand
It wasn't bomb threats
That made this land

We need to hold fast
To the things that last
Be bold and fight
For what we know is right

We need to hold on
We need to right what's wrong
Before it's long gone
We need to right what's wrong

My grandpa's unyielding hands
Worked the fields and the land
But loud voices taunt and jeer
The end is drawing near

Other voices on the rise
Offer choices I despise
These voices yell and scream
Making noises in the streets

They say it's progress
They say it's safe
Didn't win a contest
It was God's grace

We need to hold fast
To the things that last
Be bold and fight
For what we know is right

We need to hold on
We need to right what's wrong
Before it's long gone
We need to right what's wrong

When the winds of change blow like the breeze
And they try to take what belongs to me
I won't give in, won't bow my knee
I won't be timid, or cowardly

I'll hold on tight, be bold and fight
Won't let the devil, devour me
I'll walk in the Light as You're in the light
I'll let Your Spirit empower me

The weight of change is on my shoulders now
Those who came before me, have shown me how
To cherish what I have, not take it for granted
Don't wanna lose the chance, I've been handed

Need to stand guard through the night and day
To make sure these blessings don't slip away
What we have is sacred, what we have is true
Need to protect the red, white and blue

We need to hold fast
To the things that last
Be bold and fight
For what we know is right

We need to hold on
We need to right what's wrong
Before it's long gone
We need to right what's wrong

Right What's Wrong

Christmas day will soon be here
Time to spread good will n cheer
Many are filled with dread n fear
Because the future's still unclear

But God above's -- still in control
Trust His love, He'll fill your soul
If you're of His flock and of His fold
You can't be bought, you can't be sold
And one day you'll walk, the streets of gold

So let's make some noise
Celebrate His grace and rejoice
Tell the Christmas story, and sing
-- Glory to the newborn King

Glory to God in the highest
Pray His truth will triumph
Saved Daniel from the lions
Helped David slay that giant

He came to save humanity
Gave His life for you and me
Wanna take this opportunity
To pray for strength and unity

And to lift my voice and sing
Glory to the newborn King
Glory to the newborn King
Glory to the newborn King

He was a willing sacrifice
Make Him the Lord of your life
He was born to pay the price
For your sin and for mine

That baby laying in a manger
Wrapped in swaddling clothes
Saved us from our sins n failures
Lived and died and arose

So let's make some noise
Celebrate His grace and rejoice
Tell the Christmas story, and sing
Glory to the newborn King

Glory to God in the highest
Pray His truth will triumph
Saved Daniel from the lions
Helped David slay that giant

He came to save humanity
Gave His life for you and me
Wanna take this opportunity
To pray against dis-unity

And to lift my voice and sing
Glory to the newborn King
Glory to the newborn King
Glory to the newborn King

He came that we might have life
He even gave sight to the blind
He was born to pay the price
For your sin and for mine

That baby laying in a manger
Wrapped in swaddling clothes
Saved us from our sins n failures
Lived and died and arose

So let's make some noise
Celebrate His grace and rejoice
Tell the Christmas story, and sing
Glory to the newborn King

Glory to God in the highest
Pray His truth will triumph
Saved Daniel from the lions
Helped David slay that giant

He came to save humanity
Gave His life for you and me
Wanna take this opportunity
To pray against dis-unity

And to lift my voice and sing
Glory to the newborn King
Glory to the newborn King
Glory to the newborn King 

Glory to God in the Highest

When hands are open, our hearts awake
Closed fists won't take a hand shake
I'm hopin' we won't start to forsake
Those who've made bad mistakes

Lines have been drawn, in shifting sand
Swords drawn, flame's been fanned
Can you feel, the Father's cries?
We need to see, with softer eyes

Let what divides me and you
Fall to the side. We need to choose

Do we want to major in minors
Can we be gentler and kinder?

Can we find some kind of common ground?
Look past the things that break us down?
Can we meet where hope is found?
Can we meet where hope is found?

When the sabers rattle
We draw our swords!
Can we lose the battle
And still win the war?

Do we want to major in minors
Or can we be gentler and kinder?

The King of Kings is our common ground
Look past the things that break us down!
Can we meet where hope is found?
Can we meet where hope is found?

(oh) We don't have to see everything
Through the same lens
Greater love has no one than this --
That he lay down his life for a friend

We are the chorus—together we rise
Can't see the trees for the forest
Unless a seed dies

The King of Kings is our common ground
Look past the things that break us down!
Can we meet where hope is found?
Can we meet where hope is found?

The King of Kings is our common ground—oh-oh
Can we meet where hope is found?

When hands are open, our hearts awake
Closed fists won't take a hand shake
I'm hopin' we won't start to forsake
Those who've made bad mistakes

God I pray You'll help us now
Look past the things that break us down!
And help us meet where hope is found!
Can we meet where hope is found? 

Where Hope is Found

My daughter said
"For the holidays we've always
Been told what we oughtta eat
Ham and turkey, same old thing
But what if we changed the scene?"

Everyone's used to the same ol' feast
But I've got something I wanna try
How 'bout tacos for Thanksgiving
And for Christmas a pizza pie

It ain't what you have envisioned
Instead of turkey, ham and the like
We're makin' a brand new tradition
Eatin' pizza from Mountain Mikes

We always follow the same recipes
I wanna start a new family legacy

But we say
"Not tryin' to be rude or vicious
You can call me superstitious
Call me what you must (but)
I ain't eatin' pizza -- for Christmas!"

She said
Everyone's used to the same ol' feast
But I've got something I wanna try
How 'bout tacos for Thanksgiving
And for Christmas a pizza pie

I'm breakin' the rules tonight
Doin' what makes me feel alive
Instead of turkey, ham n the like
We're eatin' pizza from Mountain Mikes

But we say
"Not tryin' to be rude or vicious
You can call me superstitious
Call me what you must (but)
I ain't eatin' pizza -- for Christmas!"

"Not tryin' to be rude or vicious
You can call me superstitious
Call me what you must (but)
I ain't eatin' pizza -- for Christmas!"

No, I ain't eatin' pizza -- for Christmas
No, I ain't eatin' pizza -- for Christmas 

Eatin' Pizza for Christmas

Wrote this at my kitchen table
This year for victims was fatal
Now counting down til midnight
It's about to be a real big night

A million faces in the crowd
Band is playing way too loud
But tonight I'm with all my friends
New year begins, old one ends

But we're toasting up, to what survived
This year was tough, but we're still alive

Raise a glass, raise it high
Say hello, then say goodbye
Time to be born, a time to die
Survive the storm, a time to shine

It all crashed down, in twenty twenty five
Old leader crowned, a young martyr died
Floods and fires made headlines
Are these signs of the end times?

But amidst the government shutdown
Even as the world turns upside down
I still see a small ray of hope
Don't believe that's all she wrote

Raise a glass, raise it high
Say hello, then say goodbye
Time to be born, a time to die
Survive the storm, a time to shine

It all crashed down, in twenty twenty five
Old leader crowned, a young martyr died
Floods and fires made headlines
Are these signs of the end times?

Write it down, page by page
In the notebook of my mind
Elections red, headlines turned
Illegals fled, lessons learned

I recall all the laughter, I recall all the tears
Every promise kept as we faced our fears
People changed, so did I, that’s the magic of the year
But here we are, standing by, shout it loud and clear—

Raise a glass, raise it high
Say hello, then say goodbye
Time to be born, a time to die
Survive the storm, a time to shine

It all crashed down, in twenty twenty five
Old leader crowned, a young martyr died
Floods and fires made headlines
Are these signs of the end times?

Fireworks in the distant night, lights dancing in our eyes
We carry all our lamps of light as another year flies by

Raise a glass, raise it high
Say hello, then say goodbye
Time to be born, a time to die
Survive the storm, a time to shine

It all crashed down, in twenty twenty five
Old leader crowned, a young martyr died
Floods and fires made headlines
Are these signs of the end times? 

Signs of the End Times

Somehow we managed to survive
The damage in twenty twenty five
Thought we had plenty of time
Some of us never made it out alive

It started out with floods and fires
Old leader out, new one was hired
Ongoing conflicts, political shifts
One bullet missed, the other hit

It's hard to get straight n true news
They've infiltrated our news rooms
Instagram, Facebook and Youtube
Talking heads, pundits and gurus

Need to stop watchin' 'The View'
And start sharin' the good news
Plantin' seeds and speakin' the truth
Start believin' in -- the red, white n blue

We went berserk in twenty five
Charlie Kirk was un-alived
Need to try to turn the tide
To avert an early demise

They're dividin' us into tribes
Offering payoffs and bribes
Need to stop believin' their lies
And be renewed and revived

Need to stop streaming The View
N believing left leaning cuckoos
And start sharin' the good news
Plantin' seeds n speakin' the truth

It's hard to get straight n true news
They've infiltrated our news rooms
Instagram, Facebook and Youtube
Talking heads, pundits and gurus

Need to stop watchin' The View
And start sharin' the good news
Plantin' seeds and speakin' the truth
Start believin' in -- the red, white n blue

Need to stop streaming The View
And their left leaning cuckoos
And start sharin' the good news
Plantin' seeds n speakin' the truth

[Fade out...]

Red, White and Blue

Calendar turning
New year's waiting
Stomach's churning
Last year's fading

Last year's spent
So make a move
What's ahead?
Something new

Here we go, here we go
Into twenty twenty-six
Hit the road, hit the road
Make a break, hit the bricks

No one knows, no one knows
What's just up, around the bend
Will we shrink, or will we grow
Will we sink, or will we swim

Twenty twenty-five behind us
Charlie Kirk's gone silent
Yesterday fades into history
Tomorrow remains a mystery

Last year's spent
So make a move
What's ahead
Something new

Here we go, here we go
Into twenty twenty-six
Hit the road, hit the road
Make a break, hit the bricks

o one knows, no one knows
What's just up, around the bend
Will we shrink, or will we grow?
Will we sink, or will we swim?

Started from the bottom now I'm climbing every mountain
Every setback was a setup for this moment I been counting
Not playin' politics but I keep my focus steady
Twenty twenty-six is calling and I know that I'm ready

Here we go again another chapter to be written
Every morning is a blessin' every breath I've been given
Past is past the future's bright I'm stepping into purpose
Here we go into a new year I just hope it will be worth it

Old year ending
New beginnings
No pretending
Old misgivings

Who'll be losing
Who'll be winning
Who's improving
My head is spinning

Here we go, here we go
Into twenty twenty-six
Hit the road, hit the road
Make a break, hit the bricks

No one knows, no one knows
What's just up, around the bend
Will we shrink, or will we grow
Will we sink, or will we swim?

Here we go, here we go
Into twenty twenty-six
Set a goal, hit the road
Make a break, hit the bricks

No one knows, no one knows
What's just up, around the bend?
Will we go fast, or take it slow?
Will we sink, or will we swim?

No one knows, no one knows
Here we go, here we go 

Here We Go Into 2026

I see shadows (shadows)
On the wall
Shadow puppets (puppets)
Large n small

The Senate votes themselves a raise
Congress follows suit
Talkin' heads ape the same phrase
But no one tells the truth

Talking points all the same
Reading from the same script
Everyone's connected
Connected at the hip

But no one seems to see
The hands makin' 'em move
Pulling you and me
Into believing what ain't true

They've memorized their lines
Don't believe their clever lies

They're just shadow puppets
Dancing up on the wall
Advancing bloated budgets
Wonder who's behind it all?

Turn on any channel now
Same old story plays
Same words, different mouths
Like actors on a stage

Money talks in quiet rooms
Choosin' for you and me
While we suppose and presume
We're footloose and fancy free

They've memorized their lines
While we stand by mesmerized

Like happy shadow puppets
Dancing up on the wall
Pretending that we love it
Wonder who's behind it all?

Pull back the shaded curtain
And you'll observe the truth
Our nation's lame and hurtin'
Need to give 'em all the boot

Need to cause a ruckus
And pull 'em off the wall
Tell 'em they can shove it
N make 'em beg and crawl

They can no longer hide
Pride goes before a fall
We now know the truth
Who was behind it all

Who's really making choices?
Who's pulling all the strings?
I got a feeling, got a feeling
It's time for a reckoning...

Shadow puppets, shadow puppets
Dancing on my screen
Shadow puppets, shadow puppets
Nothing's what it seems

Shadow puppets, shadow puppets
Pushing masks and that vaccine
Shadow puppets, shadow puppets
Nothing's what it seems

(Shadow puppets, shadow puppets)
(Haunting all my dreams)
(Shadow puppets, shadow puppets)
(Nothing's what it seems) 

Shadow Puppets

A pop song about the evolution of music from vinyl records to digital streaming.

My Everlasting Song

Walking down the street without a care
I thought I saw her standing there
Sunlight dancing on her hair
Caught a glance, stopped and stared

Every word she spoke was music
Every move she made was magic
When she looked my way I felt
As though my heart would melt

Was she bleeding, was she hurting?
Was she healing, was she flirting?
Was she feeling an inner yearning?
Could she feel the fire returning?

I spotted her while she was out joggin'
She stopped n smiled, we started talkin'
Sunlight was dancing on her hair
Asked myself, did I have a prayer?

Thought my chance was slim to none
Glad to have her scraps n crumbs
Love never seemed to come my way
To my surprise she asked me to stay

Every word she spoke was music
Every move she made was magic
When she looked my way I felt
As though my heart would melt

Was she bleeding, was she hurting?
Was she healing, was she flirting?
Was she feeling an inner yearning?
Could she feel the fire returning?

Did she feel an inner yearning?
(fire burning, fire burning)
Could she feel the fire returning?
(Fire burning, fire burning) 

Feel the Fire Returning

You light that spark
You ignite my heart
Your touch sets me on fire
It's too much -- it's a bon fire

Every time I drive past your place
My heart beats with a faster pace
Can't explain what's happening
Everything's unraveling

All my walls come tumbling down
I was lost, I was downward bound
Don't know how but you get to me
When I'm with you, I'm in ecstasy

You do, you light that spark
It's true, you ignite my heart
Every touch sets me -- on fire
It's too much -- it's a bonfire

When I go to sleep each night
Oh, everything just feels right
Gravity can't hold me down
Cuz you're beside me now

The stars seem to be aligned
True love can be hard to find
Every breath feels like a song
Never felt somethin' quite this strong

You do, you light that spark
It's true, you ignite my heart
Every touch sets me -- on fire
It's too much -- it's a bonfire

Ohhhhh, when you hold me close
I never want you to let me go
So tell me how you feel
I really need to know...

Cuz you do, you light that spark
It's true, you ignite my heart
Every touch sets me -- on fire
It's too much -- it's a bonfire

Never felt somethin' quite this strong
Feels so right, it can't be wrong
Every touch sets me on fire
It's too much -- it's a bonfire

Every touch sets me on fire
It's too much -- it's a bonfire
Every touch sets me on fire
It's too much -- it's a bonfire

Bonfire

I've always been taught not to run wild
Never thought I'd ever feel this way
But when you turned around and smiled
Everything just changed that day

Something in the way you moved
Something in the way you danced
Got me singing the single man blues
And got me willin' to take a chance

Hope it ain't a fatal attraction
You seem too good to be true
Pullin' me in like a magnet
Got me acting like a fool

I've always been level-headed
Always been calm and steady
Never worried, never fretted
Where is this thing headin'?

Every chat pulls me in deeper
Every laugh just draws me in
When you lean a little closer
That's when the sparks begin

Don't know what you're doin' to me
But I don't want it to stop
This feeling's getting stronger
Waitiin' for the other shoe to drop

Hope it ain't a fatal attraction
You seem too good to be true
Is this just lust or passion?
Or am I acting like a fool?

Dancing underneath the stars
Your heartbeat matching mine
Never felt this kind of spark
Or am I being asinine?

Hope it ain't a fatal attraction
You seem too good to be true
Pullin' me in like a magnet
Got me acting like a fool

I've always been level-headed
Always been calm and steady
Never worried, never fretted
Where is this thing headin'?

Is this a fatal attraction?
You seem too good to be true
Pullin' me in like a magnet...
Why am I acting like a fool? 

Fatal Attraction

I grew up where the county line ends
Down a gravel road so did all my friends
We built a bon fire where the river bends
Campin' out under the stars or in tents

Now I'm staring at all these big ass towers
Glass n steel, instead of grass n flowers
Missing somethin' I can't ignore or explain
Trading red dirt roads -- for fortune and fame

They say the grass is greener
On the other side of the fence
But I'd rather be roastin' weiners
And camping out in tents...

Give me red dirt -- under my boots
Not concrete, or italian suits
I'll take a bonfire over bright lights any day

A fish fry with my buddys and me
Beats this fuddy duddy company
Some things money can't buy or take away

Missing somethin' I can't ignore or explain
Trading red dirt roads -- for fortune and fame

Sunday morning church bell chimes
Everyone taking their sweet time
Here they rush to make their climb
Count their dollars, nickels n dimes

Handshakes feel like business deals
Wonder if anything here is real
Give me red dirt under my boots
Three chords and the truth

They say success is climbing the ladder
But I'm sadder than ever before
I'd rather noodle for catfish
Or be shootin' deer or boar

Give me red dirt -- under my boots
Not concrete, or italian suits
I'll take a bonfire over bright lights any day

A fish fry with my buddys and me
Beats this fuddy duddy company
Some things money can't buy or take away

Missing somethin' I can't ignore or explain
Trading red dirt roads -- for fortune and fame

Stars shine brighter where I come from
Without these lights or sickening slums
Simple living, good, clean, honest fun
That's where my heart will always run

Give me red dirt -- under my boots
Not concrete, or italian suits
I'll take a bonfire over bright lights any day

A fish fry with my buddys and me
Beats this fuddy duddy company
Some things money can't buy or take away

Missing somethin' I can't ignore or even name
Trading red dirt roads -- for fortune and fame

Wanna go home where the county line ends
Gather 'round a bonfire where the river bends
On a gravel road and visit with my friends
Over drivin' a Beamer, a Rolls or a Benz

Red Dirt Under My Boots

Born and grown in a back road town
Red mud between my toes, feet on solid ground
Daddy's pickup truck, rusty but solid
Some might call it, dusty and squalid

Cornbread in the oven
Meemaw's kitchen callin'
Freshly-baked muffins
Just chillin' in the holler

Chasin' fireflies at twilight
Bonfire's burnin' bright
Tryin' not to get a tick
Or a chigger bite

Red dirt roads or city streets
I've had both beneath my feet
Country heart beats strong n true
Big town blues ain't nothing new
Take me home to those -- red dirt roads

Packed my bags for city lights
Left my rag tag crew behind
Suits n ties n surface smiles
Concrete streets for miles n miles

Fast and fake, friends for hire
Missing the lake n old bonfire
Tried to fit in with a new crew and crowd
Missed the smell of fields freshly plowed

Red dirt roads or city streets
I've had both beneath my feet
Country heart beats strong n true
I'm really missin' my old crew...
Take me home to those -- red dirt roads

Banking towers, business cards
Fish fry feasts in grandpa's yard
Which scene's really got it right?
City streets or starry nights?

Coming home to where I belong
Country roads, my hometown song
Tailgate parties, red, white n blue
City life can't match my crew

Good ol' boys, buddies near
Simple joys that I hold dear
Red dirt roads run through my soul
City slums can really take their toll

Red dirt roads or city streets
I've had both beneath my feet
Country heart beats strong n true
Big town blues ain't nothing new
Take me home to those -- red dirt roads

Take me home where the good times roll
Down those -- red dirt roads 

Those Red Dirt Roads

There's a place I sometimes choose to go
Where we carved our names into that old oak
Past the bridge where the peaceful water flows
Past the ridge where the wicked wind blows

And I recall when I was young
We used to have so much fun
Got our lovin' on the run
You were nineteen, I was twenty one

All those years just fade away
When I see your face today
Who knows what's around the bend
I feel like I'm now twenty one again

Wedding vows and children's laughter
Time somehow just passed us by
Now we're in a different chapter
To bring new life, a seed must die

Two hearts went separate ways
You found love and lost it twice
You're husband left you shocked n dazed
The Grim Reaper took my wife

And I recall when I was young
We used to have so much fun
Got our lovin' on the run
You were nineteen, I was twenty one

All those years just fade away
When I see your face today
Who knows what's around the bend
I feel like I'm now twenty one again

Maybe life's like a winding river
That takes us where we grow strong
Maybe all roads lead us homeward
To the place where we belong

All those years just fade away
When I see your face today
Who knows what's around the bend
I feel like I'm now twenty one again

There's a place I sometimes go
Where the old oak used to stand
Now I'm no longer all alone
Cuz you're holdin' my hand

Twenty One Again

Verse 1 - Male 
Walking through that class reunion door
Took me back to senior year
When we danced and when we swore
Those words we longed to hear

Many years have come and gone
But somethin' in my heart still burns
If I had a magic wand
I'd whisper those words you never heard

Verse 2 - Female
I remember how you held my hand
For just one song that autumn night
It started with a furtive glance
And ended with a kiss goodnight

I must admit, I've loved and lost
And I'm aware that you have too
All those seasons in between
Were preparin' me for you

Chorus - Male lead, Female harmony Duet
This could be our last chance
To write the story we began
At that senior prom dance
When we were holdin' hands

Chances like this don't come twice
But maybe once is all we need
To find what we were searching for
When we were young n fancy free

Verse 3 - Male
Got hitched n then unhitched
I thought I flunked the test
No more scratchin' my itch
Til I got your 'friend request'

Everything I thought I knew
About the way this story ends
Started shifting and moving
Like my heart did way back when

Verse 4 - Female
Buried my dreams beneath my duties
That life expected me to bear
But tonight I'm feelin' groovy
And there's magic in the air

All those years playing it safe
Led me to take the plunge
Where the girl I used to be
Meets the woman I've become

Chorus - Male lead, Female harmony Duet
This could be our last chance
To write the story we began
At that senior prom dance
When we were holdin' hands

Chances like this don't come twice
But maybe once is all we need
To find what we were searching for
When we were young n fancy free

Chorus - Male lead, Female harmony Duet
We're not the kids we used to be
But something pure still remains
All the lessons that we've learned
Were worth the joy and pain

So let's not waste another heart beat
The future is callin' our names

Chorus - Male lead, Female harmony Duet
Chances like this don't come twice
But maybe once is all we need
To find what we were searching for
When we were young n fancy free

Outro - Duet
(Male) Walking through that door tonight
(Female) Took me back to who I am
(Both) Chances like this don't come twice
(Both) So let's finish what we began 

Last Chance Dance

Lyrics

Verse 1 - Male
I nearly passed through that heavenly door
Took me back to Nineteen Seventy Four
When we last danced and cut a rug
We held hands and pledged our love

Verse 2 - Female
I remember how you held my hand
And reluctantly asked me to dance
Then we went our separate ways
Haven't seen each other in an age

Chorus - Male & Female Duet
This could be our only chance
To finish the story we began
We both went our separate ways
Lookin' forward to -- better days

Verse 3 - Male
Got married and bought a home
But now I'm very much alone
My wife is gone, my kids are grown
Worked my fingers to the bone

Verse 4 - Female
Buried my dreams beneath my work
Everything seems to have gone berserk
Been five years since he passed away
Feel like Tom Hanks -- in Castaway

Comin’ back home and everything has changed
People I’d known had forgotten my name
Now I’m back, though I’m not the same
Got no time for playin' games

Chorus - Male & Female Duet
This could be our only chance
To finish the story we began
Now that our kids've been raised
These could be -- those better days

Bridge - Male & Female Duet
We're not the kids we used to be
But something pure n true remains
What've we lost, what've we gained?
Was it worth the cost, and the pain?

Final Chorus - Duet
This could be our only chance
To finish the story we began
Now that our kids've been raised
These could be -- those better days

Pre-chorus - Male
I was a boy, now I'm a man
This may be our last chance to join hands

Chorus - Duet
This could be our only chance
To finish the story we began
Now that our kids've been raised
These could be -- those better days

Yeah, these could be -- those better days!
Yes, these could be -- those better dayss!
Instrumental out and fade out

Those Better Days

Verse 1
Covid came out of the clear blue
Golden State now in my rear view
Sold my house n made my way south
Lookin' for a safe -- safe way out

Thought I need to find a place
With some wiide open space
Not such an exhausting pace
But I was on a wild goose chase

Landed in the lone star state
I thought they got it straight
But they didn't lock their gate
Now they're -- lost in space

Cuz the promised land
Ain't just a plot of land
It's built on shiftin' sand
Slippin' through our hands

Landed on Lone Star State ground
Thought I'd be sleepin' safe n sound
But idle hands and an idle mind
Are the devil's playground

Freedom's somethin' you CAN lose
Maybe home's not where you run to
It ain't a place -- or a dot on the map
It's where you make -- make your stand

Thought I need to find a place
With some wide open space
Not such an exhausting pace
But I was on a wild goose chase

Landed in the lone star state
Thought they got it straight
But they didn't lock their gate
Now they're -- lost in space

Cuz the promised land
Ain't just a plot of land
It's built on shiftin' sand
It's slippin' through our hands

Landed on Lone Star State ground
Thought I'd be sleepin' safe n sound
But idle hands and an idle mind
Are the devil's playground

Still searching for that promised land
That's not built on shiftin' sand
It's slippin' through our hands
So we need to take a stand

Cuz even on Lone Star State ground
I ain't sleepin' safe and sound
Cuz idle hands and an idle mind
Are the devil's playground

Idle hands and an idle mind
Are the devil's playground...

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Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 500 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country, pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

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