It's been nearly four years
Since we tied the knot
After scores of years
Living our lives apart

First met at First Baptist Church
Didn't know how she felt
Then I left her in the lurch
And chose someone else

We met again online
Many long years later
She'd been married n divorced two times
My wife had gone to meet her maker

It was love at second sight
The first time I didn't take her
Back then I wasn't too bright
Fell in love many years later

It was love at second sight
I finally let down my guard
Once bitten, twice shy
Third time's - the charm

I was seekin' my queen of hearts
Flippin' over three or four cards
Didn't think of her from the start
Finally found my northern star

We first met back in the day
Back in our teens and twenties
Then went our separate ways
But we were feelin' sad n empty

It was love at second sight
Now that my wife was gone
Once bitten -- twice shy
Third time's the charm

It was love at second sight
Took this prince's kiss to wake her
Once bitten, twice shy
This time I tried to take her

It was love at second sight
I found my queen of hearts
Once bitten, twice shy
Third time's the charm

It was love at second sight
Now she's right here in my arms
Once bitten, twice shy
Third time's the charm

Third Time's the Charm

Politically incorrect hip hop & rap about biden era chaos...

Carbon Puppets

Song about a broken-hearted man who can't stop drinking as he recalls his mistakes and missed opportunities.

He pulled out her letter and read it over again
The one she wrote night she up and left him  
It was one part never there, two parts unprepared
Add a dash of despair and there you have it: 
The recipe for a broken heart.
    		
Could've fanned the flame, it's a cryin' shame 
He's comin' apart                    
gotta broken heart. 

Now he cannot stop, he takes another shot 
     
Thinkin' 'bout those birthdays he just plumb forgot. 
              
As he takes some time to think, he pours another drink 
Of the recipe for a broken heart

ONE PART NEVER THERE, TWO PARTS UNPREPARED              
ADD A DASH OF DESPAIR AND THERE YOU HAVE IT 
THE RECIPE FOR A BROKEN HEART

Now he cannot stop, he takes another shot 
Thinkin' 'bout those birthdays he forgot
Gotta broken heart   

Could've fanned the flame
It's a cryin' shame  
He's comin' apar
Gotta broken heart 

He knew the task was risky but he’s plumb out of luck
He got a flask of Jack Whiskey in the cab of his ol’ truck  
Comin’ apart at the seams, his heart is sad and broken. 
Lost his hopes and dreams so tonight he’s gonna crack it open

Now he cannot stop, he takes another shot 
Thinkin' 'bout those birthdays he forgot 
Gotta broken heart   

Could've fanned the flame, it's a cryin' shame 
He's comin' apart; gotta broken heart 
      
With each shot he takes, he remembers his mistakes 
And the recipe for a broken heart

Recipe for a Broken Heart

This song is my promise of lifelong love. It’s about walking through every season, every change, hand in hand with the person I cherish. Even as time leaves its marks, the bond stays strong. For me, it’s a commitment that love will last, grow, and carry us through the years.


LYRIC

Intro

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Verse 
We’ll walk the roads we’ve never seen,
Chasing moments, living dreams.
From quiet nights to skies so wide,
I want you always by my side.

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Pre-Chorus
All the days we can’t replace,
Every touch, your sweet embrace.

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Chorus
When we grow old, I’ll still be true,
Every sunrise, I’ll turn to you.
When we grow old, the story stays,
Love will carry through all our days.

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Verse 
We’ll climb the hills, we’ll cross the seas,
Count the stars above the trees.
Every season, high and low,
With you beside me, I will go.

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Pre-Chorus
Time will write upon our face,
But never fade this endless grace.

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Chorus 
When we grow old, I’ll still be true,
Every sunrise, I’ll turn to you.
When we grow old, the story stays,
Love will carry through all our days.

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Bridge
Let the years just roll, let the rivers flow,
Every step with you, it’s the life I know.

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Final Chorus
When we grow old, I’ll still be true,
Every sunrise, I’ll turn to you.
When we grow old, the story stays,
Love will carry through all our days.

Outro
When we grow old…

When we grow old

When she was young, she lived by the sea
Spoke in a tongue, that I couldn't speak
She had a dad that, she'd never meet
Sang sad songs, that I couldn't sing

Grew up to become a young teen
Knew one day she'd up n leave
That day came up and suddenly
That's the way she'd come to me

She came to a coast she'd never seen
Except in the post or magazines
We first got close, in her late teens
We both went on, to do great things

She got married n divorced twice
I stayed with my wife til the day she died
She found my profile, one night online
I was goin' wild, she was right on time

Now she's wiser and older, and values her privacy
The fire now smolders, likes to spend time with me
On her book, her art nothing she does surprises me
She cooks, she's smart and keeps close eyes on me

She came to a coast she'd never seen
Except in the post or the silver screen
We first got close, in her late teens
We both went on, to do great things

She got married and divorced twice
I stayed with my wife til the day she died
She found my profile, one night online
I was goin' wild, she was right on time

When she was young, she lived by the sea
Spoke in a tongue, which I couldn't speak
She never gave up, in defeat
Sang songs, that I couldn't sing

Grew up to become a young teen
Knew one day she'd up n leave
That day came up and suddenly
That's the way she'd come to me

She came to a coast she'd never seen
Except in the post or magazines
We first got close, in her late teens
We both went on, to do great things

She got married n divorced twice
I stayed with my wife til the day she died
She found my profile, one night online
I was goin' wild, she was right on time

Knew one day she'd up n leave
That day came up and suddenly
That's the way she'd come to me
Yeah, that's the way she'd come to me

She'd Come to Me - Right on Time

I’m past the point of no return
I’m crossing my Rubicon
Too many bridges I’ve burned
And the cock keeps croonin’ on

You'd think by now I'd've learned
How to break these bloomin' bonds
But the tide has finally turned
And time keeps moving on...

The sky is grey with clouds
I watch people pass me by
I wonder if it's too late now
To give my dreams n plans a try

But something in me's burnin'
Something's calling out
Guess there's just no returnin'
Once you've heard that trumpet shout

Never too late, to chase
Chase your waterfalls
Never too late, to answer
When the Father calls

So open those gates
And break down those walls
Don't hesitate
To chase your waterfalls

Everybody's telling me
My time has come and gone
But I ain't buyin' what they're sellin' me
Cuz this is where I belong

But something in me's burnin'
Something's calling out
Guess there's just no returnin'
Once you've heard that trumpet shout

Never too late, to chase
Chase your waterfalls
Never too late, to answer
When the Father calls

So open those gates
And break down those walls
And don't hesitate
To chase your waterfalls

No set age is a bad omen
To a man who's heart is true
Cuz every single moment
Is a chance to start anew

Never too late, to chase
Chase your waterfalls
Never too late, to answer
When the Father calls

So open those gates
And break down those walls
And don't hesitate
To chase your waterfalls

Never too late, to dooo
What makes you smile
Never too late to see thru
The eyes of a child

So don't hesitate
To answer the Father's call
It's OK to chase your waterfalls
Don't hesitate - to chase your waterfalls

Chase Your Waterfalls

The holidays are here
Time for gifts and toys
Away with frets n fears
Make way for Christmas joy

It's that time of the season
To spend with family n friends
Even if you've got your reasons
Need to forgive n make amends

Been a lot of water under the bridge
Look what we've been through
But for the sake of the kids
Don't be sad and blue (cuz)

It's never too late to go
To go the second mile
Even if you're goin' thru
Tribulations n trials

It's never too late, to do
What makes you smile
Never too late to see thru
The eyes of a child

It's nearly next year
This one's windin' down
Away with frets n fears
Santa's comin' to town

I know this time of year
Seems like a lot of noise
Away with frets n fears
Make way for Christmas joy

It's that time of the season
To spend with family n friends
Even if you've got your reasons
Need to forgive n make amends

Been a lot of water under the bridge
Look what we've been through
But for the sake of the kids
Don't be sad and blue (cuz)

It's never too late to go
To go the second mile
Even if you're goin' thru
Tribulations n trials

It's never too late, to do
What makes you smile
Never too late to see thru
The eyes of a child

It's the time of the season
To spend time with family n friends
Even if you've got your reasons
Forgive and make amends

Been a lot of water under the bridge
Look what we have been through
But for the sake of the kids
Don't be sad and blue

It's never too late to go
To go the second mile
Even if you're goin' thru
Tribulations n trials

It's never too late, to do
What makes you smile
Never too late to see thru
The eyes of a child 

The Eyes of a Child

Jingle bells ringin'
Sky's filled with clouds
Carollers singin' (fa la la la)
But you're not around

Used to have two or three
Cups of cocoa by the tree
Now it's just me
And old memories

Christmas songs keep
Playin' on repeat
But you're not here to help me
Decorate the tree...

The fireplace is blazing
But I'm missin' you like crazy

This Christmas hits so different (hits so different)
Got a lot of unfinished business (unfinished business)
Christmas just ain't the same (just ain't the same)
Everything's in disarray (dis array)

fa-la-la-la no one really knows me
Thought you were my one and only
fa-la-la-la it used to feel so cozy
Never thought you'd leave me lonely

Shopping by my self
For gifts you'll never see
Takin' decorations off the shelf
Takes too much energy

[Instrumental] (fa la la la, fa la la la)

You were the heart of the holiday
Memories are hard to wash away
Don't know what it's gonna take
Before this sadness drops away

The fireplace is blazing
But I'm missin' you like crazy

This Christmas hits so different (hits so different)
Got a lot of unfinished business (unfinished business)
Christmas just ain't the same (just ain't the same)
Everything's in disarray (dis array)

fa-la-la-la no one really knows me
Thought you were my one and only
fa-la-la-la it used to feel so cozy
Never thought you'd leave me lonely

Maybe next year
I'll find the words to say
Maybe next year
I won't hurt this way
But right now it's just me
And this Charlie Brown tree
Wishing you were down here with me

The fireplace is blazing
But I'm missin' you like crazy

This Christmas hits so different (hits so different)
Got a lot of unfinished business (unfinished business)
Christmas just ain't the same (just ain't the same)
Everything's in disarray (dis array)

fa-la-la-la no one really knows me
Thought you were my one and only
fa-la-la-la it used to feel so cozy
Never thought you'd leave me lonely

Jingle bells ringin'
Sky's filled with clouds
Carollers singin' (fa la la la)
But you're not around

fa-la-la-la no one really knows me
Thought you were my one and only
fa-la-la-la it used to feel so cozy
Never thought you'd leave me lonely

[Repeat and fade out]

Missin' You Like Crazy

The holidays are here
Time for gifts and toys
Away with frets n fears
Make way for Christmas joy

We love this time of year
So do the girls and boys
Santa and his reindeer
Will bring 'em lots of toys 

Never Too Late - Eyes of a Child

Country gospel about a guy who was goin' down with the ship...

The Anchor - Country Cut

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. 

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