Many thanks to Glen for his work on this collaboration
Vocal by Tony Harris
Music Production and Mix by Glenny G's "One Man Band"
Lyrics by Hank Williams Sr. 1951

SAY HEY GOOD LOOKIN'	
WHAT'CHA GOT COOKIN'	
HOW'S ABOUT COOKIN'	
SOMETHIN' UP WITH ME	
	
HEY SWEET BABY	
DON'TCHA THINK MAYBE	
WE CAN FIND US	
A BRAND NEW RECIPE	
	
I GOT A HOT ROD FORD	
AND A TWO DOLLAR BILL	
AND I KNOW A SPOT	
RIGHT OVER THE HILL	
	
THERE'S SODA POP AND	
THE DANCIN'S FREE	
SO IF YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN	
COME ALONG WITH ME, SAY	
	
HEY GOOD LOOKIN'	
WHAT'CH GOT COOKIN'	
HOW'S ABOUT COOKIN'	
SOMETHIN' UP WITH ME	
	
MUSIC BREAK	
	
I'M FREE AND READY	
SO WE CAN GO STEADY	
HOW'S ABOUT SAVIN'	
ALL YOUR TIME FOR ME	
	
NO MORE LOOKIN'	
I KNOW I BEEN COOKIN'	
HOW'S ABOUT KEEPIN'	
STEADY COMPANY	
	
I'M GONNA THROW MY DATE BOOK	
OVER THE FENCE	
AND BUY ONE	
FOR FIVE OR TEN CENTS	
	
I'LL KEEP IT TILL	
IT'S COVERED WITH AGE	
COS I'M WRITIN' YOUR NAME	
DOWN IN EVERY PAGE, SAY	
	
HEY GOOD LOOKIN	
WHAT'CHA GOT COOKIN'	
HOW'S ABOUT COOKIN'	
SOMETHING UP WITH ME

Hey Good Lookin' (Cover) Vocal by Tony - Music/Mix by Glenny G's "One Man Band"

My lyrics below inspired Riff to create this track
Vocals, All Music & Mix by Riff Beach 

HER MIND GOES BACK IN TIME
TO A PLACE CALLED BULL MOUNTAIN
AS WINTERS FIRST  SNOW IS FALLIN'
IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS TIME

THE MOUNTAIN IS BEAUTIFUL 
AND OH WHAT A TIME THEY WILL HAVE
THE MEMORIES ARE WONDERFUL
NOTHING IS COMPLICATED

(CHORUS)
SHE DREAMS OF GOIN' BACK TO BULL MOUNTAIN
WHERE THEY LAUGHTED AND HAD A GREAT TIME
HER MAMA IS IN THE KITCHEN COOKIN'
THE GOOD TIMES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NO I-PHONES OR I-PADS BACK THEN
NO FACEBOOK POST TO WORRY ABOUT
THE GOOD TIMES WILL SOON BEGIN
AND NOBODY WILL BE LEFT OUT

KIDS ARE RUNNIN' AND PLAYIN'
AND HAVIN' A GOOD TIME
CAUSE CHRISTMAS TIME IS COMIN'
AND IT WILL SOON BE SHOWTIME

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2021 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Bull Mountain Christmas - Collab by Tony Harris and Riff Beach - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris (that inspired Glen to work on this production)
Vocals, Music and mix by Glenny G's "One Man Band"
 
WHEN HE WAS TEN YEARS OLD
AND LISTENIN' TO HIS RADIO
HE GOT A BURNIN' IN HIS SOUL
HIS LOVE FOR MUSIC WOULD UNFOLD

HE STARTED LISTENIN' TO THE WORDS
NOT JUST THE MELODIES
NOT JUST THE VOCALS 
OR THE GREAT GUITARS

(CHORUS)
IF YOU'VE GOT A BURNIN' IN YOUR SOUL
TO WRITE YOUR SELF A SONG
PUT PEN TO PAPER
IT MIGHT BE A KEEPER
IF YOU'VE GOT A BURNIN' IN YOUR SOUL

HE LOVED LISTENIN' TO CASH
HAGGARD, HANK AND PRINE  
IN THE MUSIC WORLD
THEM BOYS MADE A SPLASH

A STORYTELLER'S DREAM
IS THAT YOU LISTEN TO THE WORDS
AND FEEL WHAT HE FEELS
THAT'S WHY HE DOES WHAT HE DOES

(REPEAT CHORUS )

IF YOU'VE GOT A BURNIN' IN YOUR SOUL
TO WRITE A GOSPEL SONG
ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU THE WORDS
THAT WILL PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME

(REPEAT CHORUS - OPTIONAL)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Burnin' In Your Soul - Original Collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band"

Decided to revise the original lyrics a bit after Merle Haggard died.

Wish I Could Go Back In Time - (Raw Original by Tony Harris)

Many thanks to Eddie Harrison for his work on this production. A fun collaboration.

Red Dagger Wine (lyrics by Tony - vocals/music by Eddie Harrison) Original 2013

Lyrics that inspired Glen are by Tony Harris (listed below).
Vocals, Music Production and Mix by Glenny G's "One Man Band"
A tribute to Mr. Windel Page

WHEN I WAS JUST A BOY
VISITING MY AUNT'S HOUSE
WOULD FILL MY HEART WITH JOY
I LOVED THAT OLD FARMHOUSE

MR. PAGE AND HIS WIFE
LIVED NEXT DOOR
THEY HAD A GREAT LIFE
WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE

THEY HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL
THAT I'D NEVER SEEN
HE TREATED HER LIKE AN ANGLE
IT WAS LIKE A DREAM

(CHORUS)
YOU COULD SEE THE FAITH IN HIS EYES
AND FEEL THE LOVE IN HIS HEART
HE WAS BAPTIZED IN GOD'S LOVE
YOU KNEW THAT FROM THE START

HE WOULD SING AMAZING GRACE
WITH A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE
BEING A WORLD WAR II VET
DID HE HONOR THE FLAG? YOU BET

GOSPEL MUSIC WAS IN HIS SOUL
HE LOVED THE LORD AND FAMILY 
WHEN TALKING ABOUT HIS FAITH
HE WAS VERY BOLD

HE LOVED HIS CHURCH FAMILY
NO MATTER WHAT THEIR AGE
WILL FOREVER BE MISSED
REST IN PEACE...MR. PAGE

(REPEAT CHORUS OPTIONAL)

2016 © Lyrics by Tony Harris
(Revised 2022)

Rest In Peace Mr. Page - Collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

Lyrics are listed below that inspired Glen.
Vocals, Music & Mix by Glen Granthem (Glenny G)

YOUR UNFAILING LOVE
IS AS BIG AS THE HEAVENS
YOUR FAITHFULLNESS
REACHES BEYOND THE CLOUDS

YOUR RIGHTENOUSNESS
IS LIKE A MIGHTY MOUNTAIN
YOUR MERCIFUL JUSTICE
IS AS BIG AS THE OCEAN

(CHORUS)
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE FIND SHELTER
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE FIND LOVE
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE CAN LIVE FOR EVER
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WE FIND LOVE

YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE
TAKES AWAY OUR FEARS
OUR REFUGE IN THE STORM
YOU TAKE AWAY OUR TEARS

YOU'RE THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
WE DRINK FROM YOUR RIVER
YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE
BRINGS US TOGETHER

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO)

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris/Heartlight Devotions

Under Your Wings - Original collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band"

I was bit bored and decided to add some of my lyrics to a instrumental track that Tom Adams sent to me. This track has been used by some other people on Soundcloud also...love this instrumental by Tom. We all need something to lift us up.

WE HAD A FAMILY REUNION TODAY
FAMILY MEMBERS CAME FROM FAR AWAY
CHILDREN PLAYED AND THE OLDER TALKED
SOME TALKED ABOUT THE ROADS THEY'D WALKED

THEY SPREADED DINNER UNDER AN OLD SHADE TREE
SEEMED TO BE AS HAPPY AS COULD BE
EVERYBODY WAS IN A GREAT MOOD
WHILE ENJOYING ALL THE GOOD FOOD

(CHORUS)
SOMEDAY WE'LL HAVE A REUNION IN THE SKY
WE WANT EVER HAVE TO SAY GOODBY
WHAT A HAPPY REUNION THAT WILL BE
WHEN WE ALL WIN THAT SWEET VICTORY

(Guitar Solo)

AFTER DINNER THEY STARTED TO GATHER AROUND
SINGING GOSPEL MUSIC WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUND
THEY SANG PRECIOUS MEMORIES HOW THEY LINGER
AND MANY OTHERS THAT I DON'T REMEMBER

THE TIME REALLY SLIPPED AWAY
ON THAT WONDERFUL SUMMER DAY
NOW IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
PRAY WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN THE BY AND BY

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(Guitar Solo)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (Revised)

Reunion In The Sky (Lyrics/Vocal by Tony Harris - Music by Tom Adams)- Original

Lyrics by Tony that inspired Riff are listed below.
Vocals, Music & Production by Riff Beach. (Revised 11/8/22)

WHEN WE'RE GROWIN' UP
WE ALL NEED SOMETHIN'
TO KEEP US ON THE RIGHT TRACK
HIS SOMETHIN' WAS THE CHURCH NEXT DOOR

ONLY A HUNDRED YARDS AWAY
IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT HE SAW
WHEN HE WOKE UP IN THE MORNIN'
IT WAS ON HIS MIND EVERY DAY

(CHORUS)
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM HUMBLE
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE
HIS SYMBOL WAS THAT CHURCH

EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'
AS HE WALKED TO CHURCH
HE COULD HEAR THEM SINGIN'
PRAISES TO THE LORD

DURING HIS TIME IN THE ARMY
HE COULD FEEL HIS MAMA PRAYIN'
IN THAT CHURCH NEXT DOOR
EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO OPTIONAL)

HE WAS BAPTIZED IN THAT CHURCH
MANY YEARS AGO AND IT'S IS STILL
HIS SYMBOL OF RIGHT AND WRONG

(REPEAT CHORUS OPTIONAL)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Symbol Of Right And Wrong - NEW VERSION - Collab by Tony Harris & Riff Beach - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris that inspired Glen are listed below.
Vocals, Music, Mix and Video by Glen Granthem.

Video link:
https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FQhja6_eUkoo&token=83c49-1-1666741105367

TWO SELF-TAUGHT MUSICIANS
THAT LOVED AMERICAN ROCK AND ROLL
NAMED JOHN AND PAUL PERFORMED FIRST
OR THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD

THE ADDITION OF GEORGE AND RINGO 
MADE THE FAB FOUR BAND COMPLETE
THE BOYS WERE NOW READY TO GO
PERFORMIN' IN LIVERPOOL AND BEYOND

ATER RECORDING SOME ORIGINAL SONGS
AND PLAYIN' CLASSIC ROCK AND ROLL
ON MANY BBC RADIO PROGRAMS
THEY ROSE TO FAME IN ENGLAND 

AFTER APPEARING IN THE MOVIE
HARD DAYS NIGHT IN SIXTY FOUR
BEATLEMANIA SPREAD AROUND THE WORLD
AND PEOPLE WERE ASKIN' FOR MORE

WHEN I SAW GIRLS SCREAMIN'
WHILE THE BEATLES WERE PLAYIN'
ON THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW
I KNEW BEATLEMANIA
HAD MADE IT TO AMERICA

(GUITAR SOLO)

YEA, WHEN I SAW GIRLS SCREAMIN'
WHILE THE BEATLES WERE PLAYIN'
ON THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW
I KNEW BEATLEMANIA
HAD MADE IT TO AMERICA


2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Beatlemania - Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Glenny G's "One Man Band" - with Video LInk -Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris that inspired Glen are listed below.
Vocals, Instruments, Music & Mix by Glenny G's "One Man Band"

WE'VE ALL SEEN OLD BARNS
ON COUNTRY ROADS
THAT NEED PROPPIN' UP
ON THE LEANIN' SIDE

WHEN LIFE GETS IN OUR WAY
AND WE'RE ON A DOWN HILL SLIDE
WE NEED PROPPIN' UP
ON THE LEANIN' SIDE

(CHORUS)
LORD, PROP US UP ON THE LEANIN' SIDE  
WHEN EVERYTHINGS GOIN' WRONG
PROP US UP ON THE LEANIN' SIDE  
WHEN WORRIED ABOUT THE UNKNOWN
PROP US UP ON THE LEANIN' SIDE  
WHEN WE'RE FEELIN' ALL ALONE

WE ALL HAVE GOOD DAYS 
WHEN EVERYTHINGS GOIN' RIGHT
WE ALL HAVE BAD DAYS
WHEN EVERYTHINGS GOIN' WRONG

WE ALL HAVE GOOD TIMES
WHEN WE'RE FEELIN' GOOD
WE ALL HAVE BAD TIMES
WHEN WE'RE FEELIN' SAD

(REPEAT CHORUS)


2023 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Prop Us Up On The Leaning Side - Collaboration by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

My Lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem.

NOTHIN' LIKE THE SOUND	
OF RAIN COMIN' DOWN	
ON A COLD WINTER'S MORNIN'	
WHILE YOU'RE SLEEPIN'	
	
NOTHIN' LIKE THE SOUND	
OF BACON FRYIN' IN A PAN	
WHEN YOUR WAKIN' UP	
ON A COLD WINTER MORNIN'	
	
(CHORUS)	
WINTER RAIN COMIN' DOWN	
WHILE THE WORLD GOES ROUND	
WINTER RAIN COMIN' DOWN	
NOTHING LIKE THAT SOUND	
	
TO COLD TO GO OUTSIDE	
TO BORED TO STAY INSIDE	
A TIME OF FRUSTRATION	
AND A LITTLE DEPRESSION	
	
WE LONG FOR A SUNNY DAY	
SO WE CAN GO OUT SIDE AND PLAY	
BUT THE WINTER RAIN	
KEEPS COMIN' DOWN	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
MY FRIEND, DON'T DESPAIR	
A REVIVAL IS SPREADING	
AND SPRING IS COMING	
CAN YOU FEEL IT IN THE AIR	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS - OPTIONAL)	
	
2023 © BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris

Winter Rain - Collab by Tony Harris & Glenny G's "One Man Band" - Original

Me and Jesus was written by Tom T. Hall and released in 1972. Many artists have recorded the song after Tom recorded it. The song has become a very popular Country and Gospel song.

Me And Jesus - Cover by Tony

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocals, Music & Mix by Glen Granthem
Poem that inspired Glen is listed below.

WOKE UP THIS MORNIN'	
THE SNOW WAS FALLIN'	
ICE WAS ON THE WINDOW	
CHILL FACTOR WAS TEN BELOW 	
	
I HAVE NOWHERE TO GO	
WHY WORRY ABOUT THE SNOW	
HAD A GOOD NIGHT'S REST	
I KNOW I'VE BEEN BLESSED 	
	
(CHORUS)	
AS I LOOK AT THE SNOW ON THE LAWN	
ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME AND GONE	
WE ALL HAVE SOME UPS AND DOWNS	
AS THE WORLD GOES ROUND 	
	
I HAVE A ROOF OVER MY HEAD	
AND A WARM COZY BED	
SHOES ON MY FEET	
AND PLENTY TO EAT	
	
LIFE IS VERY SHORT, MY FRIEND	
WE NEED TO ENJOY IT TO THE END	
GIVE SOMEONE A HELPIN' HAND	
YOU WILL BE BLESSED, IN THE END 	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
2024 ©Lyrics by Tony Harris

Ups and Downs - Collab by Tony and Glenny G's One Man Band - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, music and mix by Chuck Aaron (New version by Chuck)

WE DON'T KNEEL WHEN THE FLAG IS BEING RAISED
WE DON'T WANT OUR FREEDOM TAKEN AWAY
WE DON'T BURN AND LOOT DOWN ON MAIN STREET
WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY CAN'T YOU SEE

WE DON'T LIKE WHERE THE COUNTRY IS GOIN'
WE LIKE IT THE WAY IT USED TO BE
THE MUSIC BROUGHT US ALL TOGETHER
WHY CAN'T IT BE LIKE IT USED TO BE

(CHORUS)
AND I'M PROUD TO LIVE IN THIS COUNTRY
A PLACE WHERE ANYONE CAN HAVE IT ALL
YOU'LL FIND US AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY
AND GOD AND FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL

BOOTS ON THE GROUND ARE NEVER POPULAR
WE DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO KEEP US FREE
WE HAVE TO PROTECT THE HOMELAND
I THINK MOST PEOPLE WILL AGREE
AND GOD AND FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)


2017 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

God And Family - Collaboration by Tony & Chuck Aaron - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris US (listed below)
Vocals, Melody, Music and Mix by Mike Fox UK

GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY
MUSIC WAS A SWEET MEMORY
WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY
NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO PARTY

STUDIED HARD IN HIGH SCHOOL
NEVER ANYBODY'S FOOL
MADE GOOD GRADES IN COLLEGE
FILLED HIS HEAD WITH KNOWLEDGE

GRADUATED COLLEGE WITH A DEGREE
TOOK A JOB IN NASHVILLE TENNESSEE
CLIMBIN' THE CORPORATE LADDER
TO HIM..IT WASEN'T THE ANSWER

HE WAS PROUD OF HIS EDUCATION
THE CORPORATE LIFE TAKES DEDICATION
DIDN'T WANT A LIFE FILLED WITH STRIFE
DECIDED TO ABORT THAT KIND OF LIFE

(CHORUS)
PULLED HIS GUITAR OUT OF IT'S CASE
PLAYED SWEET HOME ALABAMA
FOLLOWED BY AMAZING GRACE
THE COUNTRY LIFE WAS CALLIN'
DECIDED TO LEAVE THE RAT RACE
CAUSE, THE COUNTRY LIFE WAS CALLIN'

(GUITAR SOLO)

HE PUT A COUNTRY BAND TOGETHER
NASHVILLE WAS THE PERFECT THEATER
SINGER SONGWRITERS WERE EVERYWHERE
MAY HAVE BEEN CRAZY BUT HE DIDN'T CARE

IT ALL CAME TOGETHER VERY FAST
STARTED PLAYIN' IN THE SOUTH FIRST
WAS GETTING BACK TO HIS COUNTRY ROOTS
AND WEARING HIS WESTERN BOOTS

SOON THEY WERE PLAYIN' THE RIGHT SONGS
AND THE RIGHT CHORDS AT THE RIGHT TIME
HAD A BAND THAT HE COULD TRUST
AND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BUS

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES OPTIONAL)

2024 © Lyrics by Tony Harris BMI

The Country Life Was Callin' - Collaboration by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

My lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem

THEY HAVE GREAT MEMORIES
OF ROCKIN' IN THE SIXTIES
LISTENIN' TO CCR, BEACH BOYS,
JAN AND DEAN AND THE BEATLES

THEY DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HIP HOP
OR TODAY'S MODERN POP
THEY LOVE CCR'S WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN
AND THE RAINS STILL COMIN' DOWN

(CHORUS)
THOSE COOL OLD GUYS
HAVE NEVER BEEN SHY
WHEN THE MUSIC'S PLAYIN'
THEY'LL BE SWAYIN'
CAUSE THEY'RE COOL OLD GUYS

YOU MAY THINK THEY'RE OLD AND CRAZY
CAUSE THEY'RE CRAZY ABOUT MUSIC
IT KEEPS THEM WRITIN' AND PLAYIN'
AND IT KEEPS THEM GOIN'

THEY WILL NEVER LET THE MUSIC DIE
WILL KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON
AND KEEP THE MUSIC FLOWIN'
CAUSE THEY'RE COOL OLD GUYS

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2024 © Revised Original Lyrics by Tony Harris & Glen Granthem

Cool Old Guys - Collab by Tony and Glenny G's One Man Band - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris (US) that inspired Mike are listed below.
Vocals, Melody, Music & Mix by Mike Fox (UK)
Sax by Greg Willis

DECIDED TO TAKE
THE SCENIC ROUTE			
TO THE MOUNTAINS			
 IN TENNESSEE			
			
WOULD BE			
TWO HOURS LONGER			
BUT A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE			
YOU SEE			
			
ENJOYING THE DRIVE			
COULDN'T HELP BUT NOTICE			
ABANDONED BUILDINGS			
NO LONGER ALIVE			
			
(CHORUS)			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
NO LONGER ALIVE			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
JUST A MEMORY			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE			
			
SOME PEOPLE FEEL			
THEY'RE SHADES OF THE PAST			
NO LONGER IMPORTANT			
THEY'VE LOST THEIR ZEAL			
			
DON'T LET FATHER TIME			
CONTROLL YOUR LIFE			
THEY ARE MOUNTAINS			
YET TO CLIMB			
			
THE SEASONS COME			
THE SEASONS GO			
STRIVE FOR THE BEST			
WHILE HERE BELOW			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS)			
			
(BRIDGE)			
ABANDONED BUILDINGS			
TELL A LIFE STORY			
WHAT STORY WILL YOUR LIFE TELL			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS -  OPTIONAL)			
			
© 2018 BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris

Shades Of The Past - Collaboration by Tony & Mike Fox - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris (US) that inspired Mike are listed below.
Vocals, music/arrangement by Mike Fox (UK)

EVERY BREATH I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY STEP I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

EVERY WORD I SPEAK
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY PROMISE I KEEP
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

EVERY RIVER I CROSS
IS BECAUSE OF YOU  
EVERY MOUNTAIN I CLIMB
IS BECAUSE OF YOU  

THE FAITH THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
THE HOPE THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

THE LOVE THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
THE BLESSINGS THAT I HAVE
ARE BECAUSE OF YOU

WITHOUT YOU LORD
I AM NOTHING
BECAUSE OF YOU LORD
I AM SOMETHING

(GUITAR/KEYS SOLO-OPTIONAL)

(REPEAT VERSE 1)
EVERY BREATH I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY STEP I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

2024 © BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris

It's All Because Of You - Collab by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

Wintertime Blues - Lyrics by Tony/Bob - Music & Vocal Bob Warner - Original

Train Back In Time © 2024 BMI
Lyrics from Tony’s Lyrics - Tony Harris
Original Music, Vocals, and Production by Riff Beach
Wouldn’t it be Nice?
If we could take a Train
….Take a Train Back in Time?
Listen to the Wheels Rumblin’
Sounds that soothe your Mind
Wouldn’t it be Nice?
To hear the Whistle Blowin’
Feel The Train Shakin’
As we go Back in Time
Wouldn’t it be Fine?
If Old Friends
Friends no longer here
Could ride along with us
For even a short time?
Wouldn’t It Be Nice?
If Everyone was Swayin’
To the Sound of Music
The Rhythym of The Rails
Wouldn’t It Be Nice?
To take a break
From this Crazy World
The Crazy World
We Live in
Wouldn’t it be Nice?
Wouldn’t it be Nice?
To take a Train Back…..
Way Back in Time
Listen to the Wheels Rumblin’
We’re headed On The Down The Line
Wouldn't it be Nice?
If we could take a Train Back in Time?
(Outro)

Train Back In Time - Collaboration by Tony and Riff Beach - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris  US	
Vocals, music and mix by Mike Fox  UK	
	
DADDY STOPPED FARMING	
WHEN I WAS SEVEN YEARS OLD	
CAN'T MAKE NO MONEY	
HOEIN' THEM ROWS	
	
STARTED BUILDING HOUSES	
IN A NEAR BY TOWN	
MAMA WAS SO THANKFUL	
FOR THE JOB HE'D FOUND	
	
I WAS BORN IN THE COUNTRY	
NINE MILES FROM TOWN	
DIRT ROADS AND PINE TREES	
SCATTERED ALL AROUND	
	
NO BIG HOUSE OR FANCY CAR	
DOWN ON OUR LUCK	
ALL MY DADDY HAD TO DRIVE	
WAS HIS OLD PICK-UP TRUCK	
	
HAD SOME CARPENTER SKILLS	
WAS GOOD AT DRIVIN' NAILS	
THE NEAR BY TOWN WAS GROWIN'	
NEW HOUSIN' WAS BOOMIN'	
	
I STILL LIVE IN THE COUNTRY	
NINE MILES FROM TOWN	
DIRT ROADS ARE PAVED NOW	
THE PINES ARE STILL AROUND	
	
WOKE UP EVERY MORNIN'	
WITH SONGS FROM HIS HEART	
TO THE SOUND OF DADDY PLAYIN'	
ON HIS OLD WORN HARP	
	
PLAYED THEM LONESOME TRAIN SONGS	
WAS HOW HE STARTED HIS DAY	
MADE YOU WANT TO SING ALONG	
THEN HE WAS ON HIS WAY	
	
I WAS BORN IN THE COUNTRY	
NINE MILES FROM TOWN	
DIRT ROADS ARE PAVED NOW	
THE TREES ARE STILL AROUND	
	
THE DIRT ROADS ARE PAVED NOW	
THE TREES ARE STILL AROUND	
	
1998 © Lyrics by Tony Harris	
more verses added 2018 & 2024

Born In The Country - Collaboration by Tony and Mike Fox

Original Lyrics that inspired Glen by Tony Harris
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem

HE GREW UP IN THE SOUTH IN THE 1920'S
WHEN WORK WAS HARD TO FIND
A YOUNG MAN IN HIS THIRTY'S
NO STRANGER TO THE DAILY GRIND

BACK IN THOSE DAYS OF OLD
MOST OF THE WELLS WERE DUG BY HAND
WATER WAS WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD
AND VERY IMPORTANT WHEN BUYIN' LAND

TO EARN EXTRA MONEY DURING HARD TIMES
HE DECIDED TO START DIGGIN' WELLS BY HAND
KNOWIN' IT WAS HARD WORK AND LONG HOURS
IT WAS GOIN' TO BE HIS SHORT TERM PLAN

(CHORUS)
AFTER DIGGIN' SEVERAL  WELLS BY HAND
THEY STARTED LAUGHTIN' AT THE YOUNG MAN
HIS WELL DIGGIN' REPUTATION WAS A JOKE
HE COULDN'T HIT WATER IF HE FELL OUT OF THE BOAT
HE COULDN'T HIT WATER IF HE FELL OUT OF THE BOAT

HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF WELL WATER WITCHIN'
YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHERE THE WATER IS LOCATED
BEFORE YOU PICK UP A SHOVEL AND START DIGGIN'
IF YOUR GONNA BE A DEVOTED WELL DIGGER

HE NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO DO ANY RESEARCH
JUST PURCHASED HIS TOOLS AND STARTED DIGGIN'
WOUND UP BEING A WELL DIGGIN' JOKE
THAT COULDN'T HIT WATER IF HE FELL OUT OF THE BOAT

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO)

(REPEAT CHORUS AND OUT)

2024 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

He couldn't hit Water if he fell out of the Boat -  Collab by Tony & Glenny G's One Man Band

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocals, Music/Arrangement/Mix by Mike Fox (UK)

ROUTE 66…ROUTE 66...	
	
WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY	
I COULDN'T WAIT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT	
MY HEART WOULD BE FILLED WITH JOY	
A NEW TV SHOW WAS MY HIGHLIGHT	
	
THE ROUTE 66 TV SHOW AIRED	
IN EARLY OCTOBER OF 1960 	
NEW TOWNS WOULD BE EXPLORED	
IT LASTED UNTIL MARCH OF 64	
	
(CHORUS)	
IMAGINE, HITTING THE OPEN ROAD	
IN THE SPORT CAR OF YOUR DREAMS	
ON THE ICONIC OLD ROUTE 66	
SOMETIMES CALLED THE MOTHER ROAD	
WHAT A ROAD TRIP THAT WOULD BE	
	
TOD AND BUZ TRAVELED THE HIGHWAYS	
IN A CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE	
WORKING MANY ODD JOBS	
AND MEETING LOTS OF PEOPLE	
	
MY MAIN FOCUS WAS THE CORVETTE	
AND THE WEEKLY DRAMA ON THE ROAD	
DID BUZ HAVE A TEMPER…YOU BET	
NEVER A BORING EPISODE	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS )	
	
2024 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

ROUTE 66 - Collaboration by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

Decided to try recording a short version of this country song recorded by Merle Haggard in 1968.

Today I Started Loving You Again - Cover by Tony

Lyrics and spoken words by Tony Harris US
Vocals, Music and Mix by Mike Fox UK

TUPELO IS 40 MILES WEST OF WHERE HE LIVES
AND MUSCLE SHOALS IS 60 MILES NORTH 
HE GREW UP LISTENIN' TO ELVIS
AND SONGS RECORDED IN THE SHOALS 

WHEN HE DRIVES DOWN THE STREETS 
IN DOWN TOWN TUPELO 
LOOKIN' AT THE GUITAR CUTOUTS
HE CAN FEEL THE MUSIC IN THE AIR

THE MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO
IS WHERE BROWN SUGAR WAS RECORDED
AND MANY OTHER GREAT HITS
BY FOUR GUYS CALLED THE SWAMPERS

MANY HITS HAVE BEEN RECORDED
IN RICK HALL'S FAME STUDIOS IN THE SHOALS
AND ARE STILL BEING RECORDED TODAY
SOMETHING ABOUT THE RIVER AND MUSIC

(CHORUS)
THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT TUPELO HONEY
THAT MAKES HIM WANT TO LISTEN TO SOME ELVIS
THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MUSCLE SHOALS 
THAT MAKES HIM WANT TO LISTEN TO ROCK N ROLL
TUPELO HONEY AND ROCK N ROLL

TOURING ELVIS'S TWO ROOM HOUSE IN TUPELO
AND THE HIS GRACELAND MANSION IN MEMPHIS
MAKES HIM WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME
TO THOSE GOOD TIMES AT SUN RECORDS 

TOURING THE ALABAMA HALL OF FAME
AND DRIVIN' BY FAME STUDIO'S
MAKES HIM WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME 
AND MAKE SOME WORDS RHYME

(REPEAT CHORUS)

TUPELO HONEY AND ROCK N ROLL
TUPELO HONEY AND ROCK N ROLL

2025 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Tupelo Honey and Rock n Roll - Collaboration by Tony & Mike Fox - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris (a tribute to a SoundCloud friend)
Vocals, Music and Mix by Glen Granthem

MAMA ORDERED A SILVERTONE GUITAR
SEARS AND ROEBUCK BACK IN THE DAY
ELVIS WAS A BIG BIG STAR
ROCK N ROLL WAS HERE TO STAY

LOVED COUNTRY ROCK AND ROLL
COULDN'T WAIT TO LEARN TO PLAY
SORE FINGERS TOOK IT'S TOLL
DECIDED TO LEARN ANYWAY

(CHORUS)
SOMETIMES LIFE'S REWARDS
NOT IN THE CARDS
A SILVETONE GUITAR
WITH BLACK DIAMOND STRINGS
WANT MAKE YOU A STAR
WANT MAKE YOU A STAR

WAS IN THE SUMMERTIME
AFTER BREAKIN' SEVERAL STRINGS
HE WENT TO THE LOCAL FIVE AND DIME
BOUGHT HIMSELF SOME BLACK DIAMOND STRINGS

HIS DADDY WAS A PREACHER MAN
HELPED HIM TO LEARN TO PLAY
DREAMED ABOUT PLAYIN' IN A BAND
HE WAS SOON ON HIS WAY

(CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO)

(CHORUS)

PLAYED THE NIGHT CLUBS AND STAGE SHOWS
WELL OVER THIRTY FIVE YEARS
BEFORE HE CAME TO HIS SENSES
THE ANSWER TO HIS MAMA'S PRAYERS

(CHORUS)

2020 © Lyrics by Tony Harris
(revised January 2025)

Black Diamond Strings - Collaboration by Tony and Glenny G's One Man Band

Don't Go Down To The River - Blues (Lyrics/vocal by Tony -  Bob Warner on the Guitars) Original

Original Country 2015 - Why can't we just get along and sing a sweet happy song. Many thanks to Bob Warner for adding his great vocals and guitars to this track.

Why Can't We Just Get Along (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Bob Warner) Original

Many thanks to Eddie Harrison for his work on this new love song. Eddie gave it that 60's feel that I love.  (BMI)

Do You Know (Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Eddie Harrison) Original

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris 2017 
Vocal & Music Production/Mix by Phillip Clarkson
Tribute to Merle Haggard R.I.P.

        HE PULLED US INTO HIS WORLD
	AND LET THE MUSIC UNFOLD
	HOOKED US FROM THE START
	IT WAS WAY DOWN IN HIS SOUL
	
	WHEN IT COMES TO COUNTRY
	YOUR IN IT OR YOU AIN'T
	HAGGARD WAS IN IT
	PLAYED FROM CAN TO CAN'T
	
CHORUS
	MERLE SANG ABOUT LIFE
	THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD
	HEART AKES AND STRIFE
	COULD MAKE UM' RHYMN..MAKE UM' SAD
	HAGGARD IS GONE
	YEA, THE HAG IS GONE
	HIS MUSIC LIVES ON
	YEA, HIS MUSIC LIVES ON
	
 	PEOPLE CAME FROM ALL AROUND
	TO HEAR THAT BAKERSFIELD SOUND
	MADE THAT TELECASTER TWANG
	WE LISTENED WHEN HE SANG
	
	MERLE TRAVELED FAR AND NEAR
	TO SING HIS COUNTRY SONGS 
	IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE HE'S GONE
	HIS MUSIC WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON
	
	(REPEAT CHORUS 2 times)
	
	NO NEW SONGS ABOUT KERN RIVER
	HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN…NO, NEVER 
	
	© 2017 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

DEMOS

Haggard Is Gone - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal & Music by Phillip Clarkson - Original

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocals, Music & Mix by Glen Granthem
The lyrics below inspired Glen to produce this track.

JOHNNY WASEN'T A PREACHER MAN	
OR THE LEADER OF A WORSHIP BAND	
HE WASEN'T A BIG TIME MINISTER	
OR EVEN A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER	
	
HE NEVER EVER PRAYED OUT LOUD	
OR TRIED TO STAND OUT IN A CROWD	
HE WAS NO STRANGER TO LUST OR SIN	
NEVER AFRAID TO SAY AMEN	
	
(CHORUS)	
JOHNNY LOVED JESUS, MUSIC AND FAMILY  	
HE WAS ABSOLUTELY HIS OWN WORST ENEMY	
HE LOVED SINGIN' PRAISES TO HIS LORD	
PRAYED THAT HEAVEN WOULD BE HIS REWARD	
	
	
HE DIDN'T LIVE IN A MANSION	
OR NEED LOTS OF  ATTENTION	
HE DIDN'T DRIVE A FANCY CAR	
OR OWN ANY RARE GUITARS	
	
HE LOVED HIS OLD FLAT TOP	
AND HE PLAYED IT NONSTOP	
HE WAS A TRUE DISCIPLE	
OF THAT OLD TIME COUNTRY GOSPEL	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
NOW HE'S SINGIN' WITH THE ANGEL'S	
AND WALKIN' THE STREETS OF GOLD	
	
(GUITAR SOLO)	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS )	
	
2020 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Johnny - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Glenny G's One Man Band - Original

I enjoy writing Country, Folk, Rock, Blues and Gospel lyrics about real life and collaborating with other people. I also upload some cover songs from time to time. My other SC site is Country/Folk/Rock/Blues/Gospel - Repost. https://soundcloud.com/countryrock67

Many thanks to the people listed below for collaborating with me.
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MIKE FOX
LIZZIE TAYPEN
CHUCK AARON
GLEN GRANTHEM
PJ PROJECTS
DLYNN
SOUTHERN FRIED TIED
RIFF BEACH (Hess)
RORY TOSH (Textosh)
JOHNNY MINSTREL (Prav)
BOB WARNER (Guitar Picker)
ROGER MOORE (RIP)
JAIME J. ROSS
SUNNIDAYZ (Sandy)
EDDIE HARRISON (EddieSongWriter)
BOB MOORE (Bobby T. Moore)
SHOEMANSKY
GEORGE WARD (Jungle DOG)
BOB PICKENS
PAT ERIKSSON
ALLEN G. BAILEY (RIP)
PHILLIP CLARKSON
ALAN FRANKLIN
SPEERS
ANDRE BELLWOOD
DAVID WALKER
PARMOUNT SOUND
JUDY MILLER
SHEILA WEAVER (hymnpianist)
TOM ADAMS
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SoundCloud is a great place to listen and enjoy all types of music from all over the world. The talent on soundcloud is amazing.

God Bless,
Tony

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