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

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!