Lyrics 
Long ago in the garden, we believed an evil lie
Our hearts began to harden, and man began to die
But our all-knowing Father, thought up an ingenious plan
To save His sons n daughters, from the reaper's hand

But we grumbled in the desert in distrust, doubt and fear
Stumbled in the dust n dirt for pert near forty years
But, in the end, we prevailed and possessed the land
But even then we failed to obey His just commands

We heard His Word n tried to stop it
We made the wrong choice
Ignored His righteous prophets
And His still, small voice

Until we saw that battle star rising in the East
Followed on to a barn filled with cattle and beasts
A child in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes
Strangers warned of danger then sauntered off home

Things got a lot hotter when He cut into their profits
They'd turned the house of God into a den of robbers
Called to turn people's hearts to the God of their fathers
Turned over their money carts, they all got clobbered

They were too blind to see, He came to set them free
He came to free His people who by Satan were bound
He'd soon be nailed to a cross and laid in the ground
But they should‘ve known you can’t keep a good man down

The Sanhedrin tried to deceive him
He came to his own, but they wouldn't receive him
In his hometown, they didn’t believe him
But to those who received him

He gave the right to be called
Children of the Most High God
So we shouldn’t think it quite so odd
What He said to those who wore a self-righteous facade

They were too blind to see, He came to set them free
He came to free His people who by Satan were bound
He'd soon be nailed to a cross and laid in the ground
But they should‘ve known you can’t keep a good man down

Like a lamb led to the slaughter, He spoke not a sound
Came to save our sons n daughters who were enslaved n bound
But they should've known you can't keep a good man down
No, oh oh, you, you can't keep a good man down

Can't Keep a Good Man Down

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 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. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!