This is a country or pop ballad meant to be sung by a male vocalist. (I had none available to demo this for me.)

Lyrics:
Hello, Beautiful, I don't believe we've met
'Cause with a smile like yours, I'm sure I wouldn't forget
Give me just a little time, I'm gonna make you mine
And I'll be loving you every chance I get

Hello, Beautiful, you don't know it, yet
But we're just getting stared, it's a real safe bet
You've been looking for the one, well here I am, you're done
And I'll be loving you every chance I get

I will kiss you every morning, and hold you every night
And think of you each moment I can
I will cherish you forever and always treat you right
When you're my lady, and I'm your man.

Hello, Beautiful, now I'm in your debt
For helping make my solo into a duet
I'll pay you back in time, 'Cause now that you are mine
I'll be loving you every chance I get

We've got nothing but time, I'm so glad you're mine
And I'll be loving you every chance I get.

Hello, Beautiful.

Hello, Beautiful

Gentle ballad for male or female vocalist. Could be done in many different styles--country, rock, pop.

Lyrics:
The stars are out tonight
The moon is shining bright
And there isn't a cloud in our sky
I can feel the gentle kiss
Of the early morning mist
And soon, I'll have to say goodbye.

But for now, let's sit and watch some fireflies
'Cause it's more than just their light I see in your eyes

Chorus:
Stay with me tonight
And let the world revolve around us
Ev'ry moment feels so right
I don't want to let you go, so hold me close til morning comes.

For years, I didn't see
What was standing before me
But tonight, the truth is so clear
Can we make each moment last
Blend the future with the past
Try to make the real world disappear?

So for now, let's sit and watch some fireflies
'Cause it's more than just their light I see in your eyes

(Repeat Chorus)

I wish that this night could last forever
To make up for time before we were together

Chorus:
Stay with me tonight
And let the world revolve around us
Ev'ry moment feels so right
I don't want to let you go, so hold me close til morning comes.
I don't want to let you go, so hold me close til morning comes.

Til Morning Comes

I picture this sung by a gritty female alto vocalist, reminiscent of Avril Lavigne.

Lyrics:
Seemed like I just had so much to say
All my words kept pushing you away
Sorry that I made you cry
I take it back; I’d like to try

Now I’m sitting here on my own
Picking up the pieces all alone
Hours ago you slammed the door
Shattered words staining the floor

Now I’m picking up the pieces
But they won’t fit
Without you, I just can’t do it
I’m picking up the pieces
Won’t find release
‘Til you’re in my arms again—
You’re the missing piece, Oh_

Lightest touch, you make life complete
Gentle smile, the pieces fit so neat
Word grenades blew us apart
Angry shrapnel through my heart

Now I’m picking up the pieces
But they won’t fit
Without you, I just can’t do it
I’m picking up the pieces
Won’t find release
‘Til you’re in my arms again—
You’re the missing piece,

You keep me dry in stormy weather (but not today)
You’re what keeps my whole world together (don’t run away)
How can I keep it together? Oh_

(Instrumental)

 
And I’m picking up the pieces
But they won’t fit
Without you, I just can’t do it
I’m picking up the pieces
Won’t find release
‘Til you’re in my arms again—Oh! 

I’m picking up the pieces
But they won’t fit
Without you, I just can’t do it
I’m picking up the pieces
Won’t find release
‘Til you’re in my arms again, 
I need you in my arms again—
You’re my missing piece.

Turn around and see that you’ve come home...


The Missing Piece (Picking Up The Pieces)

A heartfelt praise and worship song in AABA format. Performed by my friend Larrissa Mundt.

Lyrics:
With all my heart, let me love the lost
Give them my hand, lead them to the cross
Compassion rule my ev’ry part
Let me love with all my heart
Let me love with all my heart.

With all my mind, let me love the Word
Take it to those who haven’t heard
That if you seek, then you will find
Let me love with all my mind
Let me love with all my mind.

And as I show Your love to man, though I’m weak and flawed
Let them see, when they look at me, the perfect love of God.

With all my strength, let me love the King
Who left his throne, gave up ev’rything
To show that love goes to any length
Let me love with all my strength
Let me love with all my strength.

And as I show Your love to man, though I’m weak and flawed
Let them see, when they look at me, the perfect love of God.

With all my strength, let me love the King
Who left his throne, gave up ev’rything
To show that love goes to any length
Let me love with all my strength
Let me love with all my strength.
Let me love with all my heart, my mind and 
strength.


Let Me Love

The result of a challenge at a songwriting conference, "Born to Love" was jointly inspired by the story of one of my co-writers, whose daughter was killed in a car accident and donated her organs, and the story of a man who decided it was more important for kids to learn music than for him to be on his expensive monthly prescriptions, so he gave them up to afford the materials to make little "mini guitars" and buy harmonicas and take them into the local schools so kids could learn music. Ten years later, he was still going strong, and has taught thousands of children how to play. 

Read about Tasha Stranaghan here: http://worldslongestbanner.blogspot.ca/search/label/Tasha%27s%20Legacy

Read about Andy Mackie here: http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2011/02/jackson_man_stops_buying_heart.html

Lyrics:
Born To Love
Words and Music by Kendra Bacso, Maria Stranaghan, and Talena Winters

When she was young, her mama said she'd adopt ev'ry cat and kid she found
And as she grew, she never changed, still had the biggest heart around
Taken too young, she had one last gift to give
Taken from one to help seven others live

When you're born to love it just goes on and on
Even after you're gone
You'll never know the lives you'll touch
When you're born to love

Ten years ago, the doctor said he would not be around for very long
Gave up his pills to teach guitar, sure that the gift was his swan song
Teaching the kids, he gave all he had to give
Making the most of the life he had to live

When you're born to love, it just goes on and on
Even after you're gone
You'll never know the lives you'll touch
When you're born to love.

And each of us has got a life to live
Each of us has something we can give

When you're born to love it just goes on and on
Even after you're gone
You'll never know the lives you'll touch
When you're born to love
When you're born to love.

Born To Love

A moving praise and worship song. Could be sung by either gender.

Lyrics:

Jesus, I want to tell you
Just how much, how much I love you
You are the breath I breathe
Help me find the words

You're beautiful beyond description
Can't help but stare at you
You are the breath I breathe
Help me find the words.

Chorus:
What can I say to you?
What can I say to you?
Come and cleanse my lips,
Help me find the words.
What can I say to you?
What can I say to you?
Spirit, speak for me,
Help me find the words.

Jesus, I want to tell you
Just how much, how much I need you
You are the breath I breathe,
Help me find the words.
You hold me close, you hold me up
I'm holding onto you.
You are the breath I breathe,
Help me find the words.

(Repeat chorus)

Bridge:
You're beautiful, so beautiful
You're wonderful, so wonderful
You live in me, I live for you
You are the breath I breathe,

(Repeat Chorus twice.)

Help me find the words.

Help Me Find The Words

My good friend Candace Virkamaki provided the vocals on this pro recording done by Cory Bitner from River Rock Studios, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Available for purchase on www.talenawinters.com.

Lyrics:

Seems like I'm living my life in a haze
Of darkness, confusion, it's been raining for days
No reprieve from the pain, this burden of sin,
Til love touched my life and the Son shone in

Now I'm walking in the Sonlight, Running through the fields of grace
The love of the Father is shining on my face
So I spread my arms wide open, and laugh into the wind
Now I'm walking in the Sonlight once again.

To the heart that's been broken, to the woman left alone
To the soul that is hungry for a taste of Freedom's song
There’s a voice that is calling, “Come out of the night.
I have conquered the darkness.  You are the children of light!”

Now I’m walking in the Sonlight
Running through the fields of grace.
The love of the Father is shining on my face
So I spread my arms wide open and laugh into the wind
‘Cause I’m walking in the Sonlight once again.

I’m walking, I’m walking, I’m walking in the Sonlight
I’m walking, I’m walking, I’m walking by His grace!
I’m walking, I’m walking, I’m walking in the Sonlight.
I’m walking, I’m walking, Yeah!

(Chorus)


Walking in the Sonlight

This demo done by Richie Owens and Six Mile Creek. A fun song about that first meeting that just might turn out to be something more.

Lyrics:
I just came here to dance, didn’t come for romance
But then you took the floor and you rocked me.
You looked just as surprised as you looked in my eyes
At the way that we moved when you rocked me.
When we came here tonight we were strangers
Now we’re staring at love with all its dangers

So rock me gently baby, rock me sweet
Be the one to sweep me off my feet
I’ve been waiting for so long for you to come along
Let’s dance another song and rock me, baby.

Oh, you’re eyes are so blue, and you know just what to do
As we glide ‘round the floor and you rock me.
Still, I’m begging for more, ‘cause I wanna be sure
That it’s more than a dance as you rock me.
Every partner before you was all wrong
But now you’re leading me on to the beat of a new song.

(Chorus)

(Musical bridge)

As the notes fade away there’s no doubt this
Is the very last time I’ll have a first kiss.

(Chorus x2)

I just came here to dance, didn’t come for romance
But then you took the floor and you rocked me.


Rock Me, Baby

He only has one thing on his Christmas list…

All twelve-year-old Trevor wants for Christmas is to find a family. When the long-time foster kid gets moved to a group home, he writes to Santa as a last resort. But being good is hard, and kids like him don’t get anything from Santa, let alone parents.

All Gary Harris wants is to help the kids at the group home across the street appreciate Christmas. Playing Santa seems easy enough—much simpler than fostering like his wife wants. But from the moment he knocks on their door, nothing about the process is simple, and he begins to wonder if connecting with the kids who always mock his cherished lawn nativity scene will be worth it.

Is a Christmas miracle possible for both Trevor and Gary?

All I Want for Christmas is a heartwarming short Christmas story about finding family, love, and hope set in the world of the Peace Country Romance series. For everyone who loves feel-good happy endings and dreams coming true.

Learn more at https://www.talenawinters.com/all-i-want.

All I Want for Christmas

All I Want For Christmas

All I Want for Christmas - Chapter 1

Sometimes the star you wish on is the one that leads you home.

Delanie Fletcher has finally caught a break. But after one innocent mistake, the aspiring actress gets cancelled by her fans and fired from a lucrative TV gig by her own boyfriend... ex-boyfriend. Returning home to bury the grandmother who inspired her—and piece her life back together—she runs smack into the man who crushed her heart by remaining behind when she left.

Caleb Toews gave up his screenwriting aspirations, but the divorced dad wouldn’t give up his daughter for the world. When his high school sweetheart breezes back into town as the director of his daughter’s play, he can no longer ignore his old regrets. But Delanie was born to be on the big screen, and his place is in Peace Crossing—far from Canada’s film industry.

As Delanie once more comes to rely on Caleb’s steadiness and creativity, she sees why her grandmother quit acting for love. But she’s not ready to give up on her career, nor the man who has always believed in her. Despite what the kids sing in the play, wishing on stars won’t make all your dreams come true . . . will it?

Every Star that Shines is the first book in the clean, sweet Peace Country romance series. If you like second-chance small-town romance, relatable heroines with big dreams, stand-up guys doing their best, and emotional page-turners with happy endings, come get to know Caleb and Delanie.

Start listening today! Learn more at https://www.talenawinters.com/every-star.

Digitally narrated using multiple voices through Google Play Books auto-narration services.