Bridge the Divide
Lyrics and music by Tom Harris

Verse 1  
Families gathered, but hearts split in two,  
Red and blue colors clouding the view,  
Friends are like strangers, words left unsaid,  
Holding tight to beliefs that we’re both being led.

Chorus  
We’re stronger than the fight, deeper than the pride,  
Can we listen to each other without picking sides?  
Oh, let’s bridge the divide, not sharpen the blade,  
In a world that’s torn, let’s start to pave the way.

Verse 2  
Brothers and sisters, we once saw eye to eye,  
Now the echo chambers drown out every cry,  
Lost in our stories, stuck in the scroll,  
Forgetting the faces that make us whole.

Chorus  
We’re stronger than the fight, deeper than the pride,  
Can we listen to each other without picking sides?  
Oh, let’s bridge the divide, not sharpen the blade,  
In a world that’s torn, let’s start to pave the way.

Bridge  
We don’t have to agree, but we need to be kind,  
Open our hearts and open our minds,  
Debate and discuss, not rant or shout,  
Meet in the middle, let love drown the doubt.

Verse 3  
It’s time to remember the bonds that we share,  
Beyond the opinions, beyond the flared air,  
Friendships worth more than the points we defend,  
Finding our way back to each other again.

Chorus  
We’re stronger than the fight, deeper than the pride,  
Can we listen to each other without picking sides?  
Oh, let’s bridge the divide, not sharpen the blade,  
In a world that’s torn, let’s start to pave the way.

Outro  
Let’s lay down our arms, reach out our hands,  
One by one, we’ll heal this land,  
Agree to disagree, but remember our ties,  
It’s a hard road to walk, but we’re willing to try,  
So let’s bridge the divide, together as one,  
This fight’s not worth winning if love’s what we’ve shunned.

Bridge The Divide

Breaking the Cycle
(A Song of Peace and Hope)

Intro

We’ve been walking this road, so long, so worn,
A trail of tears through a field of thorns.
But somewhere deep, a whisper grows,
A voice that says, "It's time to let it go."

Verse 1
The weight of the past, it’s heavy and cold,
Stories of vengeance, the lies we’ve been told.
We carry the hurt like a badge on our sleeve,
But love is the thread that we’ve yet to weave.

Chorus
Let’s break the cycle, rise above the flames,
No more pointing fingers, no more casting blame.
The chains of hatred, we can leave behind,
It starts with a choice, a change of mind.

Verse 2
A child is born with an open heart,
But we teach them the walls, we pull them apart.
Yet the sun doesn’t ask who’s wrong or right,
It just keeps on shining, day and night.

Bridge
It’s not too late to begin again,
The wounds can heal, let the love begin.
One spark of kindness can light the way,
A brighter tomorrow starts today.

Chorus
Let’s break the cycle, rise above the flames,
No more pointing fingers, no more casting blame.
The chains of hatred, we can leave behind,
It starts with a choice, a change of mind.

Outro
The earth will turn, and seasons will shift,
What we plant today becomes the gift.
So plant the seeds of love and light,
And watch the world turn toward the light.

It starts with us, it starts tonight.

Let's Break the Cycle

Grace Kelly, My Maligator Friend
by Tom Harris

[Intro]  
Grace Kelly, you're a shadow, you're a star,  
Always near, never far.  
With ears that pop like a radar true,  
Every move I make, you’re watching too.  

[Verse 1]  
In the morning light, your eyes are keen,  
A loyal heart, fierce and serene.  
You open doors with a clever paw,  
Your strength and smarts leave me in awe.  

[Chorus]  
Oh, Grace Kelly, my maligator friend,  
Through every moment, 'til the very end.  
A shadow that guards, so loyal, so true,  
The world feels safer when I’m with you.  

[Verse 2]  
Bathroom trips, you're there with me,  
No lock or latch can make you flee.  
Your ears stand tall like a crown you wear,  
The queen of loyalty, beyond compare.  

[Chorus} 
Oh, Grace Kelly, my maligator friend,  
Through every moment, 'til the very end.  
A shadow that guards, so loyal, so true,  
The world feels safer when I’m with you.  

[Bridge]  
Through darkened nights and sunny days,  
You protect me in your special ways.  
A fierce defender, a steadfast guide,  
With you, I never need to hide.  

[Verse 3]  
Your bark commands, your eyes are wise,  
A warrior's soul in a dog's disguise.  
Yet gentle moments show your heart,  
A bond unbroken, a work of art.  

Through every mile, through every door,  
You're my companion forevermore.  
Grace Kelly, you're my shining light,  
My Malinois angel, day and night.  

[Chorus]  
Oh, Grace Kelly, my maligator friend,  
Through every moment, 'til the very end.  
A shadow that guards, so loyal, so true,  
The world feels safer when I’m with you.  

[Outro]  
Grace Kelly, my loyal one,  
Our journey’s shared, our battles won.  
Forever my shadow, fierce and free,  
You’re more than a dog—you’re family to me.

Grace Kelly My Maligator Friend

[Intro]  
He painted the moments, one word at a time,  
A poet of the diamond, his voice so divine.  
From Brooklyn to LA, under stars so bright,  
Vin Scully called the game, our beacon in the night.  


[Verse 1]  
Born in the Bronx, '27 was the year,  
A boy with a dream, a voice we’d revere.  
Started with the Dodgers, young and true,  
From Ebbets Field to Chavez Ravine's view.  

He told us the stories, the heart and the soul,  
Each pitch, each swing, his voice made us whole.  
With every crack of the bat, the crowd’s roar,  
Vin gave us memories, forever more.  



[Chorus]  
Oh, Vin, the voice of the game,  
You called it with heart, you called it with flame.  
From Jackie to Koufax, Gibson to the ninth,  
The legend you’ve left will echo through time.  


[Verse 2]  
October '88, Kirk Gibson limped to the plate,  
Dodgers down, the hour growing late.  
“High fly ball to right, she is… gone!”  
His words lit the night, a legend was born.  

But it wasn’t just moments, it was the feel,  
The stories between, his magic so real.  
From the hum of the crowd to a soft summer breeze,  
Vin made baseball a symphony with ease.  

[Bridge]  
“And in a year that has been so improbable,”  
The words etched in hearts, undeniable.  
He brought us the drama, the joy, and the tears,  
Through decades of summers, through all of the years.  


[Verse 3]  
He retired in glory, the mic laid to rest,  
A humble goodbye from one of the best.  
But his voice lingers on, in memory’s embrace,  
In every Dodger fan’s heart, a sacred place.  

From Koufax’s no-hitter to Aaron’s pursuit,  
Vin’s call was the thread, timeless and true.  
A storyteller unmatched, with grace and with pride,  
Vin Scully, forever, our faithful guide.  


[Chorus]  
Oh, Vin, the voice of the game,  
You called it with heart, you called it with flame.  
From Jackie to Koufax, Gibson to the ninth,  
The legend you’ve left will echo through time.  

[Outro]  
Now the booth is silent, but the stars still gleam,  
Vin watches over the field of dreams.  
A voice like his, we’ll never reclaim,  
Forever in history, the voice of the game.  


Voice of the Game (The Ballad of Vin Scully)

[Verse 1]  
Out on the lunar dust, beneath the starry dome,  
The first family to call the Moon their home.  
Tommy stands watch by the solar arrays,  
While Earthrise paints the sky in soft blue-gray.  
Dad’s in command, with a sharp, steady hand,  
Keeping us safe in this alien land.  

[Pre-Chorus]  
And though the world we left feels so far away,  
We’ve found a rhythm in this lunar ballet.  

[Chorus]  
We’re living life on a moonbeam dream,  
Under the glow of the Earth’s blue gleam.  
Every star whispers, “You’re not alone,”  
This Moonbase is more than a shelter—it’s home.  

[Verse 2]  
Mom’s in the kitchen, working her magic with care,  
Turning Moon rations into meals we all can share.  
Tommy checks the generators, keeps the power alive,  
While the youngest, Sarah, makes the garden thrive.  
Satellite TV streams shows from afar,  
A little slice of Earth under the Moon’s cold stars.  

[Pre-Chorus]  
We all have a role, we all do our part,  
Keeping the Moonbase beating with heart.  

[Chorus]  
We’re living life on a moonbeam dream,  
Under the glow of the Earth’s blue gleam.  
Every star whispers, “You’re not alone,”  
This Moonbase is more than a shelter—it’s home.  

[Bridge]  
Sometimes we wonder if they see us up here,  
Tiny lights on the surface of the sphere.  
But together we laugh, and together we play,  
Making memories on these lunar days.  
Tommy tells stories of battles and skies,  
While Sarah and Mom bake "Earthrise pies."  

[Chorus]  
We’re living life on a moonbeam dream,  
Under the glow of the Earth’s blue gleam.  
Every star whispers, “You’re not alone,”  
This Moonbase is more than a shelter—it’s home.  

[Outro]  
So here we stand, a family of four,  
Building a life on this cratered shore.  
The first of many to reach for the skies,  
Watching Earthrise with wonder in our eyes.

Moonbeam Dream

Intro:

Woke up to the sound of rain,
Dripping through the ceiling stain.
Bills stacked high on the counter there,
Turn on the news—more hate in the air.

Verse 1:
Prices climb but my pay stays low,
Seems like everywhere I go,
People shouting, pointing blame,
No one listens, it’s all the same.

Pre-Chorus:
And I don’t know how much more I can take,
Feels like the ground is starting to break…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But I’m still here with a heavy heart.
Trying to hold on, trying to stand tall,
When the walls cave in and the raindrops fall.

Verse 2:
Mama’s coughing, daddy’s weak,
Doctors say it’s getting bleak.
Kids got bruises, stitches tight,
Car’s in the shop, but they’re all right.

Pre-Chorus:
And I don’t know how much more I can take,
Feels like the ground is starting to break…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But I’m still here with a heavy heart.
Trying to hold on, trying to stand tall,
When the walls cave in and the raindrops fall.

Bridge:
And my old dog stares at me,
Her legs are weak, but her eyes still see.
She tries to run, but she just falls down,
Like this whole damn world is spinning ‘round.
But she wags her tail, won’t let go,
Maybe that’s something I should know…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But love still beats in a wounded heart.
I won’t let go, I’ll stand up tall,
Even when the raindrops fall.

Outro:
Roof still leaks, and the world still burns,
But love’s the only thing that returns.
So I hold on, though it’s torn apart,
Still a little light in the dark.

Falling apart

[Verse 1]
She was just a kid when she took the lead,
High school ended, but she had a family in need.
Got a job, worked late, put gifts under the tree,
Made sure the holidays felt just like they should be.

[Pre-Chorus]
Mom did her best, but the weight was so strong,
Dad was just a shadow, never stayed too long.
But Big Sister stepped up, never let us fall,
She gave us a childhood, she gave us it all.

[Chorus]
Oh, Big Sister’s light shined through the dark,
Turned the hard times into a brand-new start.
With a heart full of fire and a dream so wide,
She made sure we never felt left behind.

[Verse 2]
Carnivals, lemonade stands on the street,
She was the boss, and we worked for a treat.
Clean-up parties, we’d dance through the mess,
She paid in Hercules flips and love nonetheless.

[Pre-Chorus]
She booked the bands, called it "The Decco" scene,
Selling wigs from a van, chasing every dream.
A business mind in a world so tough,
She made it look easy, but we knew it was rough.

[Chorus]
Oh, Big Sister’s light shined through the dark,
Turned the hard times into a brand-new start.
With a heart full of fire and a dream so wide,
She made sure we never felt left behind.

[Bridge]
From the city streets to the mountain air,
She built a life with a love so rare.
Health food stores and trading deals,
Making magic, Brandon's meals.

[Verse 3]
Now looking back, I finally see,
The way she shaped the best in me.
Through every struggle, through every fight,
She was our shelter, our guiding light.

[Chorus (Final)]
Oh, Big Sister’s light shined through the dark,
Turned the hard times into a brand-new start.
With a heart full of fire and a dream so wide,
She made sure we never felt left behind.

[Outro]
So here’s to you, the one who stood tall,
The sister, the mother, the heart of it all.
Through every storm, through every demand,
We grew up strong with Big Sister’s plan.

Big Sisters Light

[Verse 1]
Wires hum in the dead of night,
Neon glow, just a satellite,
Fingers dancing, breaking locks,
Cracking codes on ticking clocks.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every firewall’s just a gate,
Every cipher spells their fate,
Shadow steps, I leave no trace,
I’m a phantom in this place.

[Chorus]
I’m a digital ghost, creeping in the stream,
Sifting through the codes, tearing at the seams.
Buried in the data, hidden in the dark,
I will find your secrets, rip them all apart.

[Verse 2]
Encrypted whispers, silent calls,
Buried files behind firewalls,
One wrong move, the alarms will scream,
But I’m already in your machine.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every password’s just a key,
Every secret’s calling me,
Shadow steps, I leave no trace,
I’m rewriting all your fate.

[Chorus]
I’m a digital ghost, creeping in the stream,
Sifting through the codes, tearing at the seams.
Buried in the data, hidden in the dark,
I will find your secrets, rip them all apart.

[Bridge]
Binary whispers, numbers collide,
Red lights flashing, no place to hide.
You built the walls, but I hold the key,
Now your empire belongs to me.

[Outro]
Delete your name, erase your past,
Ghost in the system, fading fast.
One last breach, and I’m long gone,
Your secrets burn before the dawn.

Digital Ghost

[Verse 1]
Slammed doors, shattered dreams,
Voices echo, broken screams.
Another night, another fight,
Didn’t wanna say goodbye.

Packed a bag, left my phone,
Didn’t want them tracking home.
Got a ride, hit the road,
Now I’m out here on my own.

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama cried, but I ain't there,
Dad just shrugged, like he don’t care.
Sister’s lost inside her mind,
And the little ones ask why.

[Chorus]
Seventeen and gone,
Too far down this road to turn around.
No ID, no name,
Just a shadow lost inside this town.
They’re looking for me, I know,
But I can’t go back, I won’t go home.

[Verse 2]
Streetlights flicker in the night,
New friends, but nothing feels right.
Torn jeans, borrowed time,
Running fast, crossing lines.

Cops are asking, mom’s in tears,
Daddy won’t admit his fears.
Sister whispers to the stars,
"Where you are, do you miss us at all?"

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama prayed, but I ain't there,
Dad just sighed, like he don’t care.
Sister’s drowning in the past,
And the little ones still ask.

[Chorus]
Seventeen and gone,
Too far down this road to turn around.
No ID, no name,
Just a shadow lost inside this town.
They’re looking for me, I know,
But I can’t go back, I won’t go home.

[Bridge]
Then the sirens cut the night,
Blue and red flashing lights.
Friends lied, but they knew,
Mom pulled up, stepped out, I’m through.

[Verse 3]
Tears in her eyes, fire in her voice,
Mad and relieved, no real choice.
Dad just smirked, shook my hand,
Said, "Now you’re a man, you took a stand."

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama’s broken, trust is torn,
Dad just acts like I was born
To run, to fight, to prove I’m strong,
But why do I still feel so wrong?

[Final Chorus]
Seventeen and found,
Standing in the wreckage of what I’ve done.
No way to fix the pain,
Just a lesson carved in everyone.
They searched for me, now I know,
I can’t go back, but I’m still home.

[Outro]
Mama’s hurt, I see it now,
Sister’s quiet, looking down.
Daddy laughs, but I just stare,
I ran away, but I’m still there...

Seventeen and Gone

[Intro]  

I put my heart into these chords, these lines, these melodies,  
Upload my soul into the void, just hoping someone sees.  
But every time I check my feed, a message waits for me—  
A promise wrapped in sugar, but it’s never what it seems.  

[Verse 1]  

"Hey, I love your music, bro! It’s fire, it’s insane!"  

Then three replies later, it’s "Invest in your name!"  
Sony wants to sign me? Oh, sure, that sounds legit…  
But why’s your profile say you’re based in Bangladesh?  

[Pre-Chorus]  
I don’t need a fake deal,  
I don’t need your promo,  
I just want a real ear  
To hear what I wrote, so…  

[Chorus]  
 
Just listen—don’t sell me a dream,  
I ain’t got the time for another scheme.  
I don’t need your "boost" or a "Spotify stream,"  
Just tell me if my song really means anything.  
Just listen—no dollar signs,  
No empty praise, no scripted lines.  
If you really feel it, then tell me why—  
But don’t try to sell me a lie.  

[Verse 2]  

Atlantic’s in my inbox now, but spelled without a "C."  
And Capitol’s got zero posts? Yeah, sounds legit to me…  
"Let’s get you on a playlist, bro—50 dollars a song!"  
If I had a dime for every scam, I’d own the whole damn blog.  

[Pre-Chorus]  
I don’t need a fake deal,  
I don’t need your promo,  
I just want a real ear  
To hear what I wrote, so…  

[Chorus]  
Just listen—don’t sell me a dream,  
I ain’t got the time for another scheme.  
I don’t need your "boost" or a "Spotify stream,"  
Just tell me if my song really means anything.  
Just listen—no dollar signs,  
No empty praise, no scripted lines.  
If you really feel it, then tell me why—  
But don’t try to sell me a lie.  

[Bridge]  

From India to Singapore, LA to UK,  
They’re all reading from the same damn play…  
"Your music’s got potential, we love your sound!"  
Then it’s "Pay me first, I’ll get you found."  

[Final Chorus]  

Just listen—don’t sell me a dream,  
I ain’t got the time for another scheme.  
I don’t need your "boost" or a "Spotify stream,"  
Just tell me if my song really means anything.  
Just listen—no dollar signs,  
No empty praise, no scripted lines.  
If you really feel it, then tell me why—  
But don’t try to sell me a lie.  

[Outro]  

Just listen… just listen…  
Not for money… just for meaning…  
Just listen… 


Just Listen

[Verse 1]
Packed my bags, left the shore,
Ventura sun, I’d see no more.
Dad had plans, we crossed the sea,
But in Geneva, it wasn’t meant to be.

At first, it felt like something new,
American school, a different view.
But then he left for Africa's call,
And I felt lost, I felt small.

[Pre-Chorus]
So I hit the rails, one-way ride,
Chasing something deep inside.
Through Spain, through Rome, the world flew by,
Under foreign stars, I learned to fly.

[Chorus]
Runaway train, don’t slow down,
Searching for a place where I won’t drown.
Through the mountains, through the sea,
Found a place where I could be free.

[Verse 2]
Athens nights and Cyprus skies,
Each new stop, a piece of life.
But my heart was set ahead,
To the Holy Land where my soul was led.

Half the day with hands in dirt,
Half the day where books would work.
Simple life, the air so clean,
It felt like waking from a dream.

[Pre-Chorus]
So I hit the rails, one-way ride,
Chasing something deep inside.
Through Spain, through Rome, the world flew by,
Under foreign stars, I learned to fly.

[Chorus]
Runaway train, don’t slow down,
Searching for a place where I won’t drown.
Through the mountains, through the sea,
Found a place where I could be free.

[Bridge]
Didn’t need a map, just a heart on fire,
Wanderer’s soul, climbing higher.
Maybe home’s not a place on a map,
But a feeling you chase and never look back.

[Outro]
Ventura’s waves still call my name,
But I’m not the same, I’ve changed my lane.
From Geneva’s halls to an open sky,
This is my life—I won't say goodbye.

[Final Chorus]
Runaway train, don’t slow down,
Searching for a place where I won’t drown.
Through the mountains, through the sea,
Found a place where I could be free.

Runaway Train

Lights come on, the stage is set,
Promises made, but do they forget?
The people wait, the nation sighs,
Hoping truth ain't drowned in lies.

[Verse 1]
The chamber’s full, the lights shine bright,
The leader steps into sight.
He speaks of dreams, of work well done,
But half the room just bites their tongues.

[Pre-Chorus]
One side cheers, the other sneers,
The cycle’s lasted years and years.
A handshake turns to cold, clenched fists,
Tell me, how’d we end up like this?

[Chorus]
The pendulum swings, left to right,
Back and forth, we fight the fight.
But somewhere between the black and blue,
There's a place for me and you.
Not too high, not too low,
Meet me where the middle grows.

[Verse 2]
A soldier stands, a hero true,
But only half rise in the room.
A mother’s son beats all the odds,
Yet silence cuts like cannon shots.

[Pre-Chorus]
A simple truth, a helping hand,
Shouldn’t be a party’s brand.
We’re losing sight of what is real,
Trading vision for the deal.

[Chorus]
The pendulum swings, left to right,
Back and forth, we fight the fight.
But somewhere between the black and blue,
There's a place for me and you.
Not too high, not too low,
Meet me where the middle grows.

[Verse 3]
They talk of change, they shout and swear,
But nothing moves when no one dares.
It ain't about just red or blue,
It’s what this country’s meant to do.

[Bridge]
Compromise ain't giving in,
It’s where new roads begin.
No more echoes, no more spin,
It’s time to build again.

[Final Chorus]
The pendulum swings, left to right,
Back and forth, we fight the fight.
But somewhere between the black and blue,
There's a place for me and you.
Not too high, not too low,
Meet me where the middle grows.

The Pendulum Swings

Stranded in Africa 
Words and Music by Tom Harris

[Verse 1]  
 When I was  eighteen, I left Geneva behind  
 Searching for something, a  place to rewind  
Through  Spain and through Italy,  Greece and the sea 
CYPRUS to Israel, the  road carried me    

[Verse 2]
Then to Ethiopia,  the land met my soul  
 First time my father’s  arms took hold  
 A ranch once a kingdom,  now cattle and dust  
 In Addis a home, but the  road called to us  
 

[Pre-Chorus]

 Debbie beside me,  pretty and free  
 The Volkswagen rolling,  just her and me  

[Chorus]
 Stranded on the highway, no sign of the end  
The sun sinking lower, no  help, no friend  
Shadows were watching, spears in their hands  
Fate held its breath in this  foreign land  

 Stranded in Africa, the dust in the air  
The silence was heavy, like  unspoken prayer  
Hearts beat like war drums, waiting for fate  
Would they walk on, or  seal our escape?  


[Bridge]
 Then like a shadow, a  car pulled in slow  
 Araya stepped out, said,  "Someone will know" 
 A two-seater benz,  but no room for two  
 He vanished ahead, and we  prayed he’d come through  

[verse 3]
The wind carried whispers, their footsteps drew near   
Hearts beating louder, tangled with fear  
Then one reached his hand out, not a word, not a sound  
Just pointed behind us, to where help would be found  

[Pre-Chorus] 
 Debbie beside me,  pretty and free  
 The Volkswagen broken,  just her and me  

[Chorus]
Stranded on the highway no sign of the end  
The sun sinking lower, no  help, no friend  
Shadows were watching, spears in their hands  
Fate held its breath in this  foreign land  

Stranded in Africa, the dust in the air  
The silence was heavy, like  unspoken prayer  
Hearts beat like war drums, waiting for fate  
Would they walk on, or  seal our escape?  

[Outro]  
 Dust rose in the distance, a  truck rolling near  
 A moment of stillness, then  fading our fear  
 Ethiopia held me,  the road made me see  
 That adventure was  waiting for Debbie and me. 

Stranded in Africa

Through the Stars
Words and Music by Tom Harris

[Verse 1]
A boy with wonder in his eyes,
Gazing up at endless skies.
Moon and Mars, the Sun so bright,
He asked the world about the night.

They called him strange, they pushed him down,
Yet he ran faster, left the ground.
Through the woods, across the sand,
He outran doubt, he took his stand.

[Chorus]
Through the stars, through the night,
Reaching far, chasing light.
Falling fast, yet rising high,
A broken heart still longs to fly.

Through the dark, through the cold,
Dreams won’t fade though time grows old.
Even bound, he still will soar,
Past the edge... forevermore.

[Verse 2]
Through the halls of Stanford’s gates,
He wrote the laws of time and fate.
Black hole whispers, cosmic tides,
He saw the start, where truth resides.

NASA called, his dream took form,
He trained through fire, he braved the storm.
Honest, faithful, strong in soul,
The stars so near—his final goal.

[Chorus]
Through the stars, through the night,
Reaching far, chasing light.
Falling fast, yet rising high,
A broken heart still longs to fly.

Through the dark, through the cold,
Dreams won’t fade though time grows old.
Even bound, he still will soar,
Past the edge... forevermore.

[Bridge]
Then the winds began to change,
Fate had carved a different page.
Doctors sighed, the time was short,
A heart too weak to reach the port.

[Verse 3]
On his bed, he heard the sound,
Engines roaring, leaving ground.
Watched his friends fly past the blue,
And in that moment, he just knew...

His body stayed, but not his soul,
Beyond the sky, beyond control.
Through the stars, through the tide,
He took his final, sacred ride.

[Final Chorus]
Through the stars, through the night,
Reaching far, chasing light.
Falling fast, yet rising high,
A broken heart still longs to fly.

Through the dark, through the cold,
Dreams won’t fade though time grows old.
Now unbound, he soars once more,
Past the edge... forevermore.

[Outro]
Past the Moon, past the Sun,
Heaven called—the race was won.
With open arms and endless flight,
He touched the stars... and found the light.

Through the Stars

"Stella the Sharford" by Words and Music by Tom Harris
(A Song About a Rescued Shar Pei/Staffordshire Terrier mix)

(Verse 1)
Down at the pound, behind a cold steel gate,
A lonely pup just sittin’, waitin’ on fate.
A family came once, then took her away,
But brought her back—said she wasn’t okay.

(Pre-Chorus)
But Stella had a heart that wouldn’t break,
A love so strong, no mistake.
She waited there, waggin’ her tail,
Till someone saw her story to tell.

(Chorus)
Oh, Stella the Sharford, sweet as can be,
With a curled up tail and a spirit so free.
Loves the kids, always ready to play,
Jumpin’ and runnin’, brightenin’ our day.

(Verse 2)
She dives in the pool like a champion queen,
Pushing off the sides, so fast, so keen.
Splashin’ and zoomin’, makin’ big waves,
A swimmer at heart, a soul that won’t cave.

(Pre-Chorus)
She’s got a love you can’t deny,
A snuggle bug with big ol’ eyes.
Finds her spot up high at night,
On the king-size bed, tucked in tight.

(Chorus)
Oh, Stella the Sharford, sweet as can be,
With a curled up tail and a spirit so free.
Loves the kids, always ready to play,
Jumpin’ and runnin’, brightenin’ our day.

(Bridge)
But oh, sometimes… she lets one fly,
Clears the room, we say "Oh my!"
Gassy girl, oh what a smell,
But we love her just as well.

(Outro)
She found her home, no more goodbyes,
With love so deep, you see it in her eyes.
From a pup left behind, to a family’s delight,
Stella’s our star, shining so bright.

(Final Chorus)
Oh, Stella the Sharford, sweet as can be,
With a curled up tail and a spirit so free.
[fade to end]
Loves the kids, always ready to play,
Jumpin’ and runnin’, brightenin’ our day.



Stella The Sharford

[Verse 1]
They came into my life like a sweet melody,
Two little hands reaching up just for me.
With eyes full of wonder, hearts shining so bright,
Oh, they made my world turn, they gave me my light.

[Chorus]
Oh, my child, my world, my rhythm, my rhyme,
The love that we share, it’s as old as time.
Through highs and the lows, through laughter and tears,
You’re the song in my heart that I’ll hold through the years.

[Verse 2]
I see them grow strong, like the oak in the breeze,
Yet they still call my name when they fall to their knees.
No matter how far, no matter how wide,
My love will be with them, like the moon and the tide.

[Bridge]
Storms may roll in, and the night may be long,
But they’ll always remember their mama’s song.
A whisper of jazz in the hush of the night,
"I love you, my darlings, you’ll always shine bright."

[Chorus]
Oh, my child, my world, my rhythm, my rhyme,
The love that we share, it’s as old as time.
Through highs and the lows, through laughter and tears,
You’re the song in my heart that I’ll hold through the years.

[Outro]
So when you hear a soft tune, drifting on through,
Know that it’s me, always singing for you.
No matter how time tries to take you away,
You’re my melody, my love, my jazz serenade.

[Final Chorus]
Oh, my child, my world, my rhythm, my rhyme,
The love that we share, it’s as old as time.
Through highs and the lows, through laughter and tears,
You’re the song in my heart that I’ll hold through the years.

My Child, My World

[Verse 1]
I wake up, boot up, time to attack,
Got my coffee compiled and my code on track.
In a world full of bugs, I squash ‘em with ease,
I’m the root of all trouble, call me "Ctrl C."

[Pre-Chorus]
Got my .NET workin’, but I’m feelin’ loose,
Tryna Git ahead but I keep rebase abuse.
Pullin’ late nights, yeah, I never react,
Sleep’s undefined, like a broken stack!

[Chorus]
I’m a full-stack rogue with a black hat on,
Crackin’ firewalls ‘til the break of dawn.
If life’s a loop, then I ain’t done,
Console.log("I'm havin’ fun!").

[Verse 2]
I forked a repo but I lost my head,
Should’ve branched out, but I merged instead!
Microsoft Teams keep spammin’ my screen,
I’d rather be dreamin’ in C# green.

[Pre-Chorus]
Got my JavaScript runnin’, but my Vue’s all wrong,
Tried to Angular my way, but it took too long.
Google knows all, but it still won’t tell,
Where in the world did my syntax fail?

[Chorus]
I’m a full-stack rogue with a black hat on,
Crackin’ firewalls ‘til the break of dawn.
If life’s a loop, then I ain’t done,
Console.log("I'm havin’ fun!").

[Bridge]
Apple says I need an upgrade soon,
But my Hackintosh sings a different tune.
Stack Overflow is my home sweet home,
If you got bad queries, just leave me alone!

[Final Chorus]
I’m a full-stack rogue with a black hat on,
Crackin’ firewalls ‘til the break of dawn.
If life’s a loop, then I ain’t done,
Console.log("I'm havin’ fun!").

[Outro]
404 errors, I’m gone, that’s that,
Hit ESC twice—
…And fade to black.

Hacking Fun

[Verse 1]
I was raised with ancient stories, laws written on my heart
In the temple, they taught me, set apart from the start
But then she spoke so softly, with a love I’d never known
She said, "Look inside the scriptures, there’s a light that’s been foretold"

[Pre-Chorus]
Isaiah’s words like fire, burning deep inside my soul
She showed me in the pages, and the truth began to glow

[Chorus]
Could it be, could it be?
The One we've waited for is calling me?
In the whispers of the wind, in the words of days gone by
I see His name in prophecy, I hear His voice inside

[Verse 2]
She turned the pages gently, spoke of One who’d bear our pain
How He’d come just like a servant, and yet a King would reign
The Lamb led to the slaughter, pierced for all our sins
And in the echoes of the Torah, I could hear His voice again

[Pre-Chorus]
Jeremiah’s longing, Zechariah’s sight
Every line, every promise, shining in the night

[Chorus]
Could it be, could it be?
The One we've waited for is calling me?
In the whispers of the wind, in the words of days gone by
I see His name in prophecy, I hear His voice inside

[Bridge] (Music builds, choir harmonies enter)
They said He’d be rejected, yet He’d rise up from the grave
That His hands would bear the scars of love, yet still He came to save
My heart is torn, my world is new, I fall down to my knees
Yeshua, could it be? Oh, Yeshua, I believe!

[Final Chorus] (Big gospel climax, full choir and instrumentation)
Now I see, now I see!
The One we've waited for has rescued me
In the whispers of the wind, in the words of days gone by
His name is written in my soul, now I lift my hands and cry

[Outro] (Soft, reverent ending, piano and choir fade out)
Oh, Yeshua, my Messiah, You have opened up my eyes
Through the whispers in the wind, I have found the King of Life

Could it Be

[Verse 1]
There was a boy who loved the diamond
Glove in hand and dreamin big
Oldest son of seven children
In a house that barely fit

Two big sisters watched him try
Little brothers by his side
Wore thick glasses chubby cheeks
But he played with all his pride

[Verse 2]
He didn’t make the A team
No cheers or hometown fame
Played on that dusty lower field
But he still loved the game

While his little brother shined with ease
A natural through and through
He kept his nose down in the dirt
With every throw he grew

[Chorus]
He ran the bases of his life
Slow at first but gaining speed
From the dugout to the end zone
Chasing every dream he'd need

[Verse 3]
In junior high he hit his stride
Grew tall and tough and fast
Football track and Babe Ruth ball
His shadow finally passed

Friday nights under the lights
He made the crowd stand tall
A chubby kid turned running back
The hero with the ball

[Verse 4]
But the younger one got lost out there
The bright light faded quick
Found trouble in a cigarette
And darkness in a fix

[Chorus]
He ran the bases of his life
With bruises scars and grace
Not chasing cheers but something more
His own steady pace

And when his brother stumbled hard
He didn’t run away
Big brother stood behind him
Like he always did those plays

[Bridge]
Now silver streaks his hair
Like chalk lines on the field
Memories in the bleachers
Of the love that time revealed

[Final Chorus]
He ran the bases of his life
From the shadows to the sun
Turned hardship into victory
Never left the job half done

And though the years have slowed him down
His heart still makes the play
Big brother’s still the hero
At the end of every day

[Outro]
Yeah he’s still takin care of number two
Just like he always planned
With a steady heart and wrinkled hands
Big brother’s still the man

The Bases of his Life

[Verse 1]
My granddad fought in France, in a trench and muddy field,
With nothin’ but his rifle, and a heart that wouldn’t yield.
My father sailed the ocean blue, a proud Marine so bold,
He battled through the islands where the tale of war is told!

[Chorus]
So I’m marchin’ in their boots, with my head held high,
Wavin’ Old Glory in the morning sky!
For the brave and the true, both the fallen and the few,
I’m servin’ my country, just like they used to do!
From the land of the free to the home of the brave,
I’ll stand for the flag, and the sacrifice they gave!
We’re the red, white and blue, and we’ll always see it through,
Yes, I’m marchin’ in their boots — for the U.S.A., it’s true!

[Verse 2]
My brother wore the eagle too, stationed far in Okinawa,
With courage in his step and that Semper Fi power.
My sister served with mercy, in the Army by their side,
A nurse who healed our wounded with her heart and all her pride.
We carry on the legacy, in every post and base,
A line of proud defenders—one nation, one embrace.

[Bridge]
To the soldiers in the desert, to the sailors on the sea,
To the airmen flying freedom’s flag from sea to shining sea—
To the guardians and the heroes who gave their lives with grace,
We salute you all with honor—every name, every face.

[outro]
Oh, we’re marchin’ in their boots, hear the bugle play,
With a promise to protect the U.S.A.!
For the strong and the true, for the red, white and blue,
We thank every heart that bled to see us through!
From the mountains to the shore, we’ll defend forevermore,
And we’ll never let you down—like the ones who came before!
Raise the banner high and proud —
Marchin’ in their boots — we shout it clear and loud!
For America!


Marchin' in Their Boots

[Verse 1]  
From The Hill in St. Louis to the Bronx bright lights  
Put on pinstripes, stepped into the fight  
A catcher with grit, a swing full of fire  
Ten rings on his hand—man, he climbed that wire  

He said, *“You can observe a lot just by watchin’,”*  
And he sure saw it all from behind that mask  
Every pitch, every hit, every old-school clash  
In the house that Ruth built—livin’ large, not brash  



[Chorus]  
 It ain’t over till it’s over, and he knew that truth  
Swingin’ like a poet in the fountain of youth  
It’s déjà vu all over again  
With a smile, a shrug, and a legendary grin  
Yogi said it best, and we all still agree—  
*“The future ain’t what it used to be”* 



[Verse 2]  
Caught Larsen’s perfect game in ’56  
A master behind the plate, sharp as a whip  
Then a skipper in the dugout, cool and calm  
He said, *“If you don’t know where you’re goin’, you might not get there,”* son  

He managed the Mets, took the Yanks again  
He knew how to lead, he knew how to win  
Then up in the booth, he’d drop some gold  
Like, *“You better cut the pizza in four, I’m not hungry enough for six,”* we're told  



[Chorus]  
 It ain’t over till it’s over, and he knew that truth  
Swingin’ like a poet in the fountain of youth  
It’s déjà vu all over again  
With a smile, a shrug, and a legendary grin  
Yogi said it best, and we all still agree—  
*“The future ain’t what it used to be”* 



[Bridge]  
He said, *“When you come to a fork in the road—take it”*  
A philosopher in cleats, no need to fake it  
*“Ninety percent of the game is half mental,”*  
With a heart so strong, and a style so gentle  



[Chorus – Final]  
 It ain’t over till it’s over, and he proved it right  
From the clubhouse laughs to the October lights  
It’s déjà vu all over again  
With a bat in his hand and a team full of friends  
Yogi said it best, and we all still agree—  
*“You should always go to other people’s funerals, or they won’t come to yours,”* you see   



[Outro]  
Yeah, he was one of a kind...  
Not just a ballplayer, but a living rhyme  
So remember Yogi, when the game gets tough—  
*“It gets late early out there,”* but legends play rough  

 It ain’t over...  
No, it ain’t ever over... 


It Ain't Over

[Verse 1]  
He was born in the shadows of a New York town  
Where the winters were long and the dreams were hand-me-down  
Played ball in the alleys, ran fast through the years  
With his brother beside him and no room for fear  

They caught a killer fleeing, just boys in their teens  
A story passed down like the stitching in jeans  
The kind of old tale that fades into lore  
But Grandpa Phil always was something more  

[Verse 2]  
When the war came calling, he answered the sound  
Crossed over to France with his boots on the ground  
He wrote in the cold and he fought through the rain  
Saw brothers fall, bore the weight and the pain  

[Chorus]  
Oh Grandpa Phil, you gave more than gold  
You gave us your mornings, your warmth in the cold  
With hands that once held wrenches and wheels  
You held us with love that a lifetime reveals  

[Verse 3]  
He fell for sweet Anna, with a heart open wide  
She played him a melody, he stayed by her side  
Two children they raised with a quiet refrain  
Geri’s piano, Ted’s clarinet fame 

He worked with his hands, steel and design  
Tool and die maker with patience and time  
Built more than machines — he built a good life  
With laughter and love, with children and wife  

[Chorus]  
Oh Grandpa Phil, you lived slow and kind  
With a collie named Major and a sharp, steady mind  
Made us breakfast and stories we still hold dear  
You were the heart of our childhood years  

[Verse 4]  
When Anna passed on, he packed up his bags  
Left his cold kitchen and the old linen rags  
To the sun and the sea, to his son's west coast place  
Where seven young grandkids would light up his face  

He tried cutting hair, made a bit of a mess  
So the boys ran away but he laughed nonetheless  
He’d fall now and then, and we’d lift him with care  
But he gave more than he took, with his soft, quiet stare  

[Chorus]  
Oh Grandpa Phil, you gave more than gold  
You gave us your mornings, your warmth in the cold  
With hands that once held wrenches and wheels  
You held us with love that a lifetime reveals  

[Bridge]  
And when Dad had to leave for a business affair  
You missed him, but never let grief fill the air  
You moved once again, to your daughter’s safe arms  
But the winters back east stole your strength and your charm  

[Final Verse]  
Now the house feels a little too still on some days  
But I still hear your voice in those old-fashioned ways  
In the sizzle of bacon, the bark of a friend  
And the way gentle stories come back at the end  

[Final Chorus]  
Oh Grandpa Phil, you're still walking these halls  
Through the echoes of laughter and the old photo walls  
You lived with such grace, with no need to thrill  
Forever remembered — sweet Grandpa Phil  

[Outro]  
Forever remembered… sweet Grandpa Phil

Grandpa

[Verse 1]
I saw her by the lockers, smile like summer skies
Heart skipped a beat, didn’t know why
Brand new feelings in an old school hall
She looked my way—I felt ten feet tall

[Pre-Chorus]
But the bell rang loud and broke the spell
She walked away, and man, I fell

[Chorus]
It was the first time for everything
First blush, first rush, first heart on a string
Like a song you hum but don’t know how it ends
She was just a girl, but more than just a friend
It felt so right, but oh, it hurt so bad
That’s the magic and the madness young love has

[Verse 2]
We talked in class, passed notes real low
She’d laugh at my jokes, I’d steal the show
But she liked someone else, I found out late
Standing in the bleachers, hands in my jacket, watching fate

[Pre-Chorus]
Still, I held onto those movie scenes
Where the boy gets the girl of his dreams

[Chorus]
It was the first time for everything
First high, first cry, first bell that won't ring
Like a dance you dream but never quite begin
She was out the door before I could lean in
It felt so sweet, and yeah, it stung so sad
That’s the heaven and the heartbreak young love has

[Bridge]
Years roll on, but I still recall
That girl, that fall, that after-school hall
She never knew the songs I wrote
But she lit the fire, she struck the note

[Final Chorus]
It was the first time for everything
First ache, first break, first butterfly wing
Like a spark that fades but never really dies
She’s a memory now with big brown eyes
It felt like flying, then it crashed
But I’d do it all again—just like that

[Outro]
Yeah, it felt so right…
Even when it hurt so bad
That’s the beauty of the first love you ever had

First time for Everything

[Verse 1]  
The stars are yawning in the sky  
The moon is peeking, way up high  
And little Cassie snuggles tight  
Wrapped in dreams and soft moonlight  

[Chorus]  
Sleep, sleep, my sweet Cassie  
Mama and Daddy love you so  
Rockin’ slow in Grandpa’s arms  
To the land where dreamers go  
Sleep, sleep, my sweet Cassie  
With kisses soft as snow  
Close your eyes, my little sunshine  
And let the nighttime glow  

[Verse 2]  
Soft toy tucked in by your side  
Whispers float like lullaby tides  
Mama’s song still in the air  
And Daddy’s hugs are everywhere  

[Chorus]  
Sleep, sleep, my sweet Cassie  
Mama and Daddy love you so  
Rockin’ slow in Grandpa’s arms  
To the land where dreamers go  
Sleep, sleep, my sweet Cassie  
With kisses soft as snow  
Close your eyes, my little sunshine  
And let the nighttime glow  

[Bridge]  
You are the twinkle in our days  
The giggle that never fades away  
So dream your dreams, so big and bright  
Grandpa’s here all through the night  

[Final Chorus]  
Sleep, sleep, my sweet Cassie  
Mama and Daddy love you so  
Rockin’ slow in Grandpa’s arms  
To the land where dreamers go  
Sleep, sleep, my sweet Cassie  
With kisses soft as snow  
Close your eyes, my little sunshine  
And let the nighttime glow  

[Outro]  
Let the nighttime glow...  
Goodnight, Cassie.

My Sweet Cassie

[Intro]
In Bethany's quiet hills, sorrow filled the air
Two sisters wept for their brother, lost in a grave of despair
Four long days in silence, hope fading fast away
But a voice was coming that would change the stone that day

[Verse 1]
Martha ran to meet Him, tears upon her face
“Lord, if You had been here, he would not have passed away”
But Jesus said, “Believe Me, your brother will rise again”
“I am the Resurrection, the Life that has no end”

[Chorus]
He called my name, from the shadows of the grave
Unbound the chains, and I walked out saved
From darkness into light, from sorrow into grace
I was dead but now I live — ‘cause He called my name

[Verse 2]
Mary fell before Him, the crowd began to weep
And Jesus, deeply moved, let His own tears speak
“Where have you laid him?” He asked with trembling breath
And the One who conquers all stood face to face with death

[Chorus]
He called my name, from the silence of the tomb
Love broke through, and life filled the room
From weeping came rejoicing, from mourning came praise
I was lost but now I live — ‘cause He called my name

[Bridge]
“Roll away the stone,” He said, though doubt was standing near
And with a shout so holy, it pierced the atmosphere
“Lazarus, come forth!” rang through time and space
And I stepped out in wonder, met by His embrace

[Final Chorus]
He called my name, when all hope was gone
Restored my soul, made the weak heart strong
No grave can hold me, no fear remains

I was dead but now I live — ‘cause He called my name

He Called My Name

[Intro]
You stood there with a ring and a promise
But time’s revealed the cracks inside your charm
You said you'd build her up with kindness
Now all I see is harm

[Verse 1]
You're drinking more than talking these days
And your words come sharp like razor blades
You raise your voice, and the kids all scatter
Like paper boats lost in a gale
You blame her for the life you wasted
While you're the one who walked away
From the man you swore you'd be
Back on that wedding day

[Chorus]
I'm disappointed, can’t you see?
You're not the man I hoped you’d be
You’re breaking hearts instead of chains
And pouring liquor on the flames
I see the wreckage, hear the cries
I wipe the tears from children’s eyes
You point at them, when it’s your soul that’s stained
Son… I’m just so disappointed

[Verse 2]
While your world’s falling in tatters
You treat her love like it's disposable
You treat your kids like they’re to blame
But I see through the smoke and whiskey
You're just drowning out your name

[Chorus]
I'm disappointed, can’t you see?
You're not the man I hoped you’d be
You’re breaking hearts instead of chains
And pouring liquor on the flames
I see the wreckage, hear the cries
I wipe the tears from children’s eyes
You point at them, when it’s your soul that’s stained
Son… I’m just so disappointed

[Bridge]
I gave you trust, I gave you time
I gave you room to change your mind
But now I stand here on this line
Between protector and goodbye

[Chorus – Final]
Yes, I’m disappointed, this cuts deep
You traded vows for nights of sleep
You left the mess for them to clean
You crushed their joy, you stole her dream
And if you ever want it back
You better fight, and change your track
But if you don’t… don’t leave it disjointed
Just know... I’ll always be disappointed

[Outro]
You still got time… to make it right
But tonight... I sleep with the porch light
Burning for them, not for you
You know what you need to do

Disappointed

[Verse 1]  
I close my eyes, the world fades away  
I take the steps where my soul wants to stay  
Winding stairs to a garden so still  
Where the air is soft and time stands still  

[Chorus]  
My secret place, where I meet the King  
I don’t need words, He knows everything  
Sometimes I speak, sometimes I cry  
Shoulder to shoulder, just Him and I  
My secret place, where peace begins  
I pray to love and live like Him  

[Verse 2]  
We sit on a bench, the flowers in bloom  
The weight of the world fades out of the room  
I whisper prayers for those I love  
For healing grace from above  

[Chorus]  
My secret place, where I meet the King  
I don’t need words, He knows everything  
Sometimes I speak, sometimes I cry  
Shoulder to shoulder, just Him and I  
My secret place, where peace begins  
I pray to love and live like Him  

[Bridge]  
His arm around me, so strong, so kind  
He listens close to my troubled mind  
No judgment there, just mercy and grace  
In that holy, quiet space  

[Chorus]  
My secret place, where I meet the King  
I don’t need words, He knows everything  
Sometimes I speak, sometimes I cry  
Shoulder to shoulder, just Him and I  
My secret place, where peace begins  
I pray to love and live like Him  

[Outro]  
When the world gets loud, I slip away  
To that garden where I kneel and pray  
My secret place, where I belong  
With Jesus there, my heart grows strong

With Jesus there, my heart grows strong

My Secret Place

[Verse 1]
Back in seventy-five, Ventura skies
Field hockey dreams and old high school ties
Outta shape and carryin’ doubt
Chasin' a purpose I couldn't figure out

Two years in college, no clear way
Lost in the drift of another day
Dad was a Marine, brother wore the green
I felt the pull of something unseen

[Chorus]
So I took that train, leavin’ doubt behind
To find a mission, some strength to find
Boots on the ground, where the strong survive
At Fort Polk, I came alive
Through sweat and strain, I earned my name
An 11 Bravo, in the Army game

[Verse 2]
Advanced Infantry, rifle in hand
Pushin’ through heat, learnin’ to stand
Then came my orders, and the way was lit
Fort Huachuca, where purpose would fit

Mom waved goodbye at the station gate
Didn’t know then what would await
The CAT Team called, I stood my ground
Trainin’ young officers with knowledge profound

[Chorus]
So I took that train, leavin’ doubt behind
To find a mission, some strength to find
Boots on the ground, where the strong survive
At Fort Polk, I came alive
Through sweat and strain, I earned my name
An 11 Bravo, in the Army game

[Bridge]
Soviet weapons, live fire drills
Desert nights and rugged hills
Then came the day, they shook my hand
For all I gave, they helped me stand

[Verse 3]
They pinned that medal, said, “Well done, son”
For the CAT Team work, the battles won
The Army Commendation, proud and real
Proof that I had strength and steel

[Chorus]
Yeah, I took that train, leavin’ doubt behind
To find a mission, some peace of mind
Boots on the ground, where the strong survive
At Fort Polk, I came alive
Through fire and pride, I earned my name
An 11 Bravo, in the Army game

[Outro]
From Ventura dreams to desert sand
Now I walk tall and take a stand
That boy I was—he's in the past
The soldier I became, built to last...
[Fade to End]
The soldier I became, built to last

The Army Game

[Verse 1]
We gathered by Lake Nacimiento's shore
With sleeping bags and tales galore
Old truck beds and pinewood scents
Hearts wide open, innocence bent

The girls wore flowers in their hair
Sun-kissed skin, the warm night air
The boys skipped stones and passed guitars
Underneath a sky of a thousand stars

[Chorus]
Oh Lake Nacimiento, hold us still
Time runs fast, but memories are real
Campfire smoke and whispered dreams
Echo down those canyon streams
Raise a toast to youth once more
On Nacimiento’s golden shore

[Verse 2]
We took to skis at break of day
Cut through the glass in a sunlit bay
Laughin’ loud ‘til voices cracked
Falling down and climbing back

Cooler lids and clinking cans
Songs that only teens could stand
A secret kiss beneath the trees
Forever kept in memories

[Chorus]
Oh Lake Nacimiento, hold us still
Time runs fast, but memories are real
Campfire smoke and whispered dreams
Echo down those canyon streams
Raise a toast to youth once more
On Nacimiento’s golden shore

[Bridge]
The years roll on like drifting boats
But still I hear those midnight notes
The laughter, firelight, and cheers
Still dancing through these years

[Final Chorus]
Oh Lake Nacimiento, hold us still
Time runs fast, but memories are real
Campfire smoke and whispered dreams
Echo down those canyon streams
Raise a toast to youth once more
On Nacimiento’s golden shore

[Outro]
So here’s to love and fading light
To Lake Nacimiento’s summer nights

To Lake Nacimiento’s summer nights

Lake Nacimiento

[Intro]
I turned off the noise, let the silence in
Stepped outside and let the real life begin

[Verse 1]
No more headlines shouting through my phone
No more scrolling while I sit alone
I found my smile in a puppy’s face
Chasing tails in the backyard space

[Chorus]
It’s the simple things that make me whole
Like a child’s laugh or a heart-felt goal
Not a screen or a stream, just love on display
Watching the world in a natural way
I feel alive, I feel so free
The simple things mean everything to me

[Verse 2]
We played old board games on the porch that night
Fireflies dancing in soft twilight
Kittens curled up on my open lap
Kids spinning stories, sharing snacks

[Chorus]
It’s the simple things that make me whole
Like a child’s laugh or a heart-felt goal
Not a screen or a stream, just love on display
Watching the world in a natural way
I feel alive, I feel so free
The simple things mean everything to me

[Bridge]
Now I see the blessings in the mess
The messy joy, the sweet unrest
The little hands, the muddy feet
They bring me joy no post could beat

[Chorus]
It’s the simple things that make me whole
Like a child’s laugh or a heart-felt goal
Not a screen or a stream, just love on display
Watching the world in a natural way
I feel alive, I feel so free
The simple things mean everything to me

[Outro]
So I’ll stay here where the real things grow
With wagging tails and hearts that glow
Turn off the noise, and just be me
In the moment, wild and free

The Simple Things

Tom Harris, a Burbank-based software engineer, writes music to process life’s moments. Inspired by real events, he shares raw, heartfelt songs from his personal journey.

Tom Harris

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