We were at a family function when our boys were very young. I was on one side of the room; she was on the other. Shirl (my wife of nearly 5 decades) was dealing with our boys and I was just mesmerized by ....well.... her! That girl was just born to be a Mother. Everything she's ever done has just pulled me in. Although I made this song about the day we met, it has come to mean so much more. Her tentacles have pushed their way into every crevice of my soul.

Watch You Shine

I remember oh so clear
that day I first saw you.
I was stunned and blown away
by everything you'd do.
I found it hard to concentrate.
I couldn't seem to take my eyes off you.
You know it's true.

I lost all track of where I was
adrift in space and time.
Being close to you
was first and last thing on my mind.
Was so afraid to lose 
the one thing I thought that
I would never find
ever in my life.

She had this light
that shined so bright 
within those auburn eyes. 
A magic smile that pulled you in
and cut you down to size.
She stole my heart as fast as any
wizard could devise.

I sat there frozen
in one place. I could not even move.
I thought of all the moments
she would instantly improve.
I had to find someway somehow
that I could make her mine.

Until that time....

I will sit and watch you shine.
Make believe that you are mine.
In your eyes I see
God's grand design.

You are everything to me.
The only thing that I can see.
You have stole my heart
so completely.

I just love to watch you shine.

And so began our love story.
A true life fantasy.
You and I together
writing our own history.
I feel so blessed to be the man
you chose to join you on that great journey.

Just you and me.

It wasn't till we had our boys
that I could truly see.
The magic you brought to my life.
You turned that final key.
The joy that poured from that great time
has cut a path and changed our destiny
for eternity!

All that magic came from you.
A gorgeous loving soul.
The light that shines from deep within
you's taken full control.
Because of you I have attained
my every wish and goal!

And now I write this song
for you that flows so easily.
So thankful God has shown the words
so I can make you see.
This love and life you've given me
I cherish them so gratefully.

Life with you has brought me peace.

So,
now I sit and watch you shine.
Can't believe that you are mine.
In your eyes I see
God's grand design.

You are everything to me.
The only thing that I can see.
You have filled my heart
and set me free.

I will sit and watch you shine.

So happy just to watch you shine!

I was put on earth to

watch you shine.

Forever I will watch you shine!

Watch You Shine

The eyes are the windows to the soul

In Your Eyes


In your eyes I see everything.
The light in your heart makes me sing.
I feel no control.
You have captured my soul.
Being with you is the only thing.

In your eyes I want to believe.
My way here, did often deceive.
I'd take a big chance,
with an uneasy stance.
End up wearing my heart on my sleeve.

Baby, in your eyes
I have this power to see.
Baby, in your eyes
I can see everything.

You have this strange way about you.
I struggle to know what to do.
I feel ill at ease.
Got me down on my knees.
So clear my heart now belongs to you.

Please say you will be in my life.
You've dissected me with your knife.
You've opened my heart
causing my life to start.
Love only me and be my wife.

In your eyes,
I fantasize.
So happy that you're here with me.

I realize,
I won the Grand Prize.
A lifetime with you is all I want to do.

Babe, I hope you know,
my love only grows.
Yes, each day with you becomes shiny and new.

It is in your eyes,
my soul it flies.
I live this life to be right here with you.

In your eyes,
eternity lies.
A destiny our love together it buys.

In your eyes,
the future I see.
It can only be If there's you and there's me.

In your eyes, my future is clear.
Where we go, both our hearts will steer.
Let's cherish it all
and get up when we fall.
I will love you and always be here.

In Your Eyes

So many songs....all about one beautiful person

Your Song

This is your song
Love with you can't be wrong

Before there was you
I was barely making due.
Just keeping tween the lines
and missing all life's hidden signs.

With love, that was rough.
I didn't try near enough
to hang my heart out there.
To live a life so raw and bare.

Baby!...This is your song!

Well it was you who rose
high above all of those
who knew me long before
you threw open my hearts door.

I have come to know
in your gorgeous loving glow
that it was always you.
The only thing to me that's true.

This is your song.
The words have come along
since you've righted all the wrong.

I do what I must do
so you can see what's true.
I am so in love with you!

Our love has finally come.
So let the guitars strum.
Gonna play until I'm numb.

I vow from this very day
to place you high above.
So you will always feel my love!

This is your song.
A song that's come along
since you've righted all the wrong.

I wrote it just for you.
Now you can see what's true.
I am so in love with you!

I'm so thankful I met you.
You have changed my life, it's true.
Starting from this magic day,
it will always be this way.

Your Song

I've spent a lifetime wondering why she is with me. She has always been way out of my league.

She's The Light

She's the light inside of me,
without her I can't see.
She's a part of everything
I ever want to be.

She makes me feel
like I can do
about most anything.
Inspires me to be my best.
Reach for that golden ring.

She has a way of finding good
in everyone she meets.
She spreads her love
across the world
to anyone she greets.

She's so magnetic.
Watch her reel 
your hapless heart right in.
Around her I'm pathetic.
I just take it on the chin.

She's the light inside of me,
without her love I know I can't see.
She is part of everything
I ever want to be.

She loves without apology,
feel lucky you've a chance.
An expert in psychology
There's nothing happenstance.

The instant that you figure out
just what makes this girl tick?
She'll hand your hat right back to you
and make you feel sick.

She has a power so unique
I find I can't explain.
When I'm around her I feel weak.
A puddle for a brain.

She has no sense of what she does.
It happens naturally.
Everything I ever was
I'll discard happily.

She's my goal,
my only focus.
Near her I can't breathe.
Within those auburn eyes
I see a God and I believe.

She's the light
brought to my world.
I'll never know just why.
With her love flowing neath my wings,
I feel like I could fly.

So thankful for the memories
thru my minds eye they stream
I hope I never wake again
from this one lovely dream

When my life ends
and all of this just fades into the sea.
I'll thank the Lord for every day
that she was here with me.

She's the light inside of me,
without her love I know I can't see.
She is part of everything
I ever want to be.

Sing it loud! ….Sing it proud!...In a crowd!

She's the light inside of me,
without her love I know I can't see.
She's a part of everything.

Without her, I cease to be.

She's the light.

She's The Light

Imagine what would happen if the world moved as one.

Freedom Song

Gather round now everyone. Let's sing.
I promise it won't cost you anything.

We'll bounce it off the back wall. Let it ring.
You'll feel it in your bones where music clings.

There's power in each person when we sing.
In or outta tune don't mean a thing.

It's thunder from the rafters that we'll bring.
Like cool clear water gushing from a spring.

I don't care bout what you're doing or what you plan to do.
I only want to hear those harmonies come shining through.

I know your life is hard and sometimes it can be too much.
But singing has a way to ease your pain. Get back in touch.

Sing our freedom song!
Together we are firm and strong.
Been a coming for so very long.

Hear my joyful rhyme.
One by one let's make the climb.
All that's good will come to us in time

Singing will not cost you one thin dime.

Sing sing everybody sing!
Everybody lift your voice and sing!

I had a dream last night I can not shake.
The whole world stood together.
Claimed their stake.

Their joyful song was carried in the wake.
A bond so strong no one could ever break.

In harmony we'll pierce the sky above.
We'll sing together our one song of love.
Soaring high like one free single dove.
We'll finally get what we've been dreaming of.

Freedom is love!

Freedom Song

I never felt more powerless than the day I met her

Swept Away

That day that we first met
From a time I can't forget
Babe you quickly took control
You reached deep into my soul

I was nothing very cool
Just your average silly fool
Wondered what you saw in me
Another hopeless charity?

Swept away

I felt it instantly
Some have called it destiny
I could see no one but you
In an instant I was through

You knocked me off my feet
So much power yet so sweet
Your love scrambled up my brain
I went happily insane

So swept away
Swept away
Nothing else to say
I am swept away

So sweetly swept away

A light with style and grace
And that classic lovely face
With your striking gentle smile
Stalking my heart all the while

You've a way I can't describe
So forgive this diatribe
This moment comes along one time
So historic yet sublime

I never had a chance
My whole world just went askance
You know exactly what you've done
Blotted out the Summer's sun

You have shredded my lost heart
Tore my past life all apart
Oh God please just let her see
That for her it's only me

So swept away
Swept away
Nothing left to say
I am swept away
Swept away
Swept away

Babe I love your way

I am swept away

So sweetly swept away

Swept Away

Happy 46th Anniversary Baby!

I hope everyone can find true love

You Bring Magic
to My Life



You bring magic to my life
With everything you do
It's all I know that's true

You were meant to be with me
Through you I truly see
All that life can really be

You were sent from God above
At a time I wasn't free
Filled my heart just like a glove
Shaped my new reality

You bring magic to my life
Within those auburn eyes
Well each day's a new surprise

I just love to be with you
Your shining light so true
Brought a joy I never knew

I have found my one true love
Do you feel the same for me?
Shine your lovely light on me
Fill the gaps my eyes can't see

You're the only one for me
I am yours eternally
Take my hand and set us free

Together we will see all life could be

You bring magic to my life
With everything that's you
It's all I know that's true

You were born to be with me
Through you I truly see
All my life can really be

You bring magic to my life

You Bring Magic to My Life

In 2011, I was away from home for 8 months trying to accomplish something that if I succeeded, would have helped us both for a long time to come. Long story short, It failed miserably. I was gone for 8 months with nothing but heartache and pain to show for it. This is really the only positive thing that came out of that time for us. Thank you so much for listening!

I'm Coming Home

On the road so long
Trying to right the wrong
Just the same old song
I'm tired and sore


Trying to find my way
Only one more day
If I don't delay
I'll hold you once more

It's the kind of ache
That hurts to the core

Like never before

Comes a heartache
When your tears start to pour

Down to the floor

Constant pain

Has a way of shaping
Even validating
Fully saturating
All I do

It crawls under skin
Exposing every sin
Think you'll never win
Then somehow you do

Gonna need a fresh new start
Before I'm through

The payment is due

Should have known my path ahead
Begins with you

One thing that's true

I know Love

Is the only thing
Helping ease the sting
Make the music sing
Within my heart

Got to hold the line
Finally grow a spine
Will I see a sign
I'm coming apart

Being away from you
it was the worse part
Bout time I was smart

You and I we make
One great work of art
Miss you sweetheart

I'm coming home

I'm Coming Home

Most of my songs come to me just before I fall asleep or just after I wake up. My brain's in a place of peace, quiet and clear headedness at that time, I guess

Dream Come True


In a dream
she came to me
Claimed my heart
so easily

Sent me reeling
Barely breathing
Bedazzled me

Swept me up
in loving arms
with a dash of
magic charms

Helpless feeling
with no ceiling
God's majesty

I can't find
the words to say
to explain
that fateful day

The thunder rolled
All doubts did fold
Might seem a bit cliche

I was taken for a ride
I got to glimpse
the other side

A place of wonder
Unencumbered

It's true

Love came that day

You have made me happy Baby
Everything you freely gave me

Opened up my eyes
What a sweet surprise
You've blown me away

I will start this very day
to show you
in every way

All my love for you
For my whole life through

You're my dream come true

I love you!

You're the one. I always knew
I love everything you do

With you time just flies
Never cloudy skies

You're my dream come true

I am yours from this day on
We have found a magic bond

that no one here can take
A bond that will not break

You're my dream come true

You and I we got it all
River wide and mountain tall

We will find our way
and cherish every day

You're my dream come true

 All I know is
you have made me happy Baby
Everything you freely gave me

opened up my eyes
What a sweet surprise

You're my dream come true

I love you!

Dream Come True

Love is All

Love is everything you need.

Love is more than what you feel
Love can strengthen even heal

Love will make you crawl
Tear down every wall

Love's the only thing that's real

Love burns hotter than the sun
Been around since time's begun

Love has raised the tide
Traversed oceans wide

Love brings hope to everyone

A solemn holy light
glowing softly in the night

Helping us to find our way
through each uncertain day

Love's

a simple modest dream
in one overarching theme

Just a focused laser beam
from a single conscience stream

Love has everything you need
It's out there for you to see

It's a gift for all mankind
Deep within your heart to find

Trust that love will come along
Write your very own love song

Find the one who owns your heart
It's the only way to start

Then be patient and be kind
You'll be glad you took your time

Love is all

I finally found the one
She's become my morning sun

Brightens each and every day
showing me my only way

The life she's made with me
I can't describe fully

It all started so simply
from a crazy fantasy

Love has changed my life you see
without her I'd never be

She's become my everything
given voice to all I sing

I'm enveloped in her light
I thank God she came in sight

And for now this final thought
Love won't bargain Can't be bought

Once you sacrifice it all
you will answer true loves call

Love is all

Love is All

Minstrel Singer meets Male Chorale



My relentless pursuit of the song.



I'm just a blue collar lug trying to scratch an itch 

Thanks for listening.

Pete Ham(Bad Finger) wrote a song called "Without You". It was a nice song but nothing special. That is until Harry Nilsson got a hold of it and created one of the greatest songs ever written. 

I love music for the creativity of it all.

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