A grudge can be a heavy load
Too heavy to have and to hold
It can make a heart grow cold
It might be best to let it go

A grudge can truly take it's toll
Crush your love n smudge your soul
A grudge can spoil a great relationship
The best thing to do is pray and forgive

Don't let bitterness spread and fester
Don't let it poison your heart n soul
I ain't tryin' to give you a lecture
But it might be best to let it go

If you find it difficult to forgive n forget
Think of things you did that you regret
The king came and He paid our debt
Where would we be if His blood wasn't shed?

The judge is the only one who knows
What we've been through
And the seeds we've sown
A grudge can truly take it's toll

A grudge can crush your very soul
God loved us so much He paid our toll
A grudge can fester if we let it grow
It's best to just let it go

Don't let bitterness spread and fester
Don't let it poison your heart n soul
I ain't tryin' to give you a lecture
It might be best to just let it go

If you find it difficult to forgive n forget
Think of things you did that you regret
The king came and He paid our debt
Where would we be if His blood wasn't shed?

He sees us as we truly are
With all our flaws and all our scars
If we hold unforgiveness in our hearts
He'll withhold deliverance and we'll be barred
From His kingdom

If you find it difficult to forgive n forget
Think of things you did that you regret
The king came and He paid our debt
Where would we be if His blood wasn't shed?

A grudge can be a heavy load
Too heavy to have and to hold
It can make a heart grow cold
It might be best to let it go

I ain't tryin' to give you a lecture
Don't let unforgiveness spread and fester
Lord, forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors

Don't let bitterness spread and fester
Don't let it poison your heart n soul
I ain't tryin' to give you a lecture
It might be best to let it go
It's best to just let it go
Just let it go... 

It's Best to Let it Go

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!