A bit of a tribute song making a conversation out of my favorite Conway Twitty song hooks.

Make Me Go Conway

Demo of a song written on a challenge for a certain celebrity/singer that's married to a former NFL player.

Omaha

Daddy God & Uncle Sam
© 2021 - T. Kibodeaux, 3rd Tom, ASCAP

I made a trip down to the VA, to give a friend's dad a ride home today
He's been, stuck in there for 4 weeks now, bored and all alone
Until I saw him, unknown to me, he was a double amputee
 He'd got hit by an IED, many years ago

I could see that scars had messed up some of his tattoos
I asked him  what they  were, not meaning to intrude

He said this pointing finger and that piece of a flag, are for the only uncle I've ever had,
The 2nd man I promised my life to.
This was a cross, it got messed up bad, its for the only man, I've ever called Dad
'cause He's been right there with me, through and through 

They're the two men I've never really met, that made me who I am
what remains and what's gone, are my tribute to Daddy God and Uncle Sam

I said thank you for your service, and all your sacrifices, man
Here's my number, you let me know, if I can ever lend an hand.
Lets try keep in touch, maybe get a coffee now and then
I think we're here, is that your place? Welcome home my new friend!

He firmly shook my hand, and said pal, you’ve got a deal!
Most folks turn and walk away from us, they couldn't care less how we feel.

The pointing finger and what’s left of a flag, are for the only uncle he's ever had
the 2nd man he's promised his life to
The part of a cross, that got messed up bad, is for the only man, he's ever called Dad
who's been right there with him, through and through 
 
They're two men I've never really met,
Who made me who I am
His tattoos, scars and life are a tribute to,
Daddy God and Uncle Sam

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Daddy God & Uncle Sam

Tell Me That Sober
© 2021 - Thomas Kibodeaux, 3rd Tom, ASCAP

Verse:
When you and me were at that party drinkin’ and havin’ a good time
After too much whiskey you got a little frisky and told me what was on your mind

Verse:
But, your condition influenced my decision To not act on your proposition
You’re the cutest in town, the sweetest I’ve found respect is why I turned you down

Pre-Chorus:
I want our 1st time to be one we don’t regret
Girl, we got the rest of our lives, let’s not forget

Chorus;
But if you tell me that…
Sober… it’ll be game on and we can make love ’til the cows get home
Sober… then there’d be no doubt, we both understand what we’re talking about
Sober… Yeah I know how we feel, but we can’t let these urges ruin our deal
I’m Sorry that you thought you heard me say it’s over, I said tell me that sober

Verse:
That’s the reason why, didn’t mean to make you cry
It wasn’t anything else you did that night
I really care for you, I feel our love is true
I wanna make sure we do this right

Pre-Chorus:

I came up with a little plan, if you’ll marry me girl, put this ring on your hand

Chorus;
Then you can tell me that…
Sober… it’ll be game on and we can make love ’til the cows get home
Sober… then there’d be no doubt, we both understand what we’re talking about
Sober… Yeah I know how we feel, but we can’t let these urges ruin our deal 
Sober… It’s worth the wait, but I gotta get you home ‘cause it was getting late

Tell Me That Sober

Start With Step 1 (Good Mornin Sunshine)
© 2023 - Thomas Kibodeaux, 3rdTom, ASCAP

Good mornin Sunshine…., 
   I bet you’re not feelin’ so fine
   you never answered my calls, so I couldn’t sleep at all 
   with you drinking on my mind

   you really got me scared..
   You make you hard to love, and that ain’t fair
   I don’t think I wanna know, who you’re with or where you go
   Whenever I’m not there.     
But, Good Mornin’ Sunshine…

Pre-Chorus;
     You must be tired of feelin’ rough, 
     haven’t you punished yourself enough
     You always think you have a plan, 
     But it’s gone once a drink’s in your hand

Chorus;
	It’s time to start with step one, 
	before your whole life comes undone
	Admit that when, you take a shot tryna drown your soul
	you lose control,

	I feel I’ve helped you all I can
	Now it’s in you and God’s hands
	You gotta listen through all the noise, to hear His voice,  
	then make the choice…. To start with Step 1…

Verse
So what’s it gonna be? 
   Are you tired? Don’t you wanna break free?
   Now you know how I feel, I’ve explained the deal, I’m just keeping it real
so what’s it gonna be?

Pre-Chorus;
     You can’t jump ahead to 8 or 9, 
     the program works but it takes time
     Some steps are easy, some hard as hell,
     but oh happy day at step 12 

(Repeat Chorus)

Start With Step 1 (Good Mornin Sunshine)

On a Boat from Dallas
© 2025 - Thomas Kibodeaux, 3rdTom ASCAP

Verse:

He’d finally had enough of his 8 to 5
keeping him afloat but far from feeling alive
He’s gone to guitar town, gonna try his luck
But he had more stuff than he could fit in his truck

(So some of it’s)

Chorus:

On a boat from Dallas, heading eastbound on I-3-0 
On a boat from Dallas, he put his bed and the house of his best friend Beau
On a boat from Dallas, setting sail on his dreams gonna give them a go
On a boat from Dallas, 
On a boat from Dallas, 

Verse:
She’d decided she was done with barely getting by
Livin in a town with only 1 neon light
She was gonna get to Nashville, if she had to walk for days
Now her keyboard, her backpack and big suitcase

(are)

Chorus:
On a boat from Dallas, heading eastbound on I-4-0
On a boat from Dallas, with his bed and the house of his best friend Beau
On a boat from Dallas, setting sail on their dreams gonna give them a go
On a boat from Dallas, 
On a boat from Dallas, 

Bridge:
God only knows
If their dreams will float

Tag:
	On a boat from Dallas, On a Boat from Dallas

Repeat Chorus


On a Boat From Dallas

Bridges You Burned
© 2025 - Julie Ann Keyser, Thomas J Kibodeaux

Verse:
I ignored all advice from friends that I heard
You’re not really known for keepin’ your word
Your mirrors and smoke…had me mesmerized

Verse:
Our love felt real and came on fast
It felt too good to think it could last
Guess I wasn’t the fuel…for the flame in your eyes

Pre: 
Looking back, I see signs I missed
Like the loss of fire in your kiss

Chorus:
Oh how I’ve learned from bridges burned
We’re way beyond the point of no return
The gaps too wide, it’s a deep divide
We’re standing firm on opposite sides

There’s not enough left for me to stay
Our whole foundation’s washed away
I’m over your games, the smoke and flames
Oh how I’ve learned……. from the Bridges You've Burned

Verse:
Picked up my heart, cleaned off the ashes and dust
My vision of love, I had to adjust
Won’t let myself, be fooled by fire again

Pre: 
I’m moving on, and I ain’t looking back
Crossing off our bridge, off from my map

(Chorus)  + (Tag x2: Burn, burn, burned down, but I’m, rising up again)

(Chorus 1st half broken down)  + (Tag x2: Burn, burn, burned down, but I’m, rising up again)

Bridges You Burned - Demo

A Little More
© 2025; Mary Lyn Bates, Thomas Kibodeaux

Verse:	

Got a reputation for doing nothin half way 
Been keeping out of trouble goin on 90 days
Life’s going well, I’m feeling pretty good
Working real hard, doing everything I should
Been going to the gym, and sleeping atll night
Got money in the bank, I’m doing more than alright

Verse:	

Friday’s here I had another good week
I’m up for a promotion, yay new me
Think I’ll finish up work, and maybe head to the lake
Slip my flip flops on, grill a nice big steak
Got a text from my buddies wanting me to stop by
for a quick game of poker, I guess I got a little time

Chorus:	

Maybe for a second I’ll play I guess
I know I should say no but I’m sayin’ heck yes
After a shot and a beer, change of plans, I’m staying here
I know I’ve said…… it before……. 
the only little I like, is  a little more

Verse:	

4 beers in, I’m feeling right at home
a tall redhead said, hey are you here alone
She sat beside me and ordered up a couple shots
She winked and smiled and asked “are you joining me or not?”
With a smirk and a grin I kinda laughed out loud 
She has no idea what she’s getting into now

Chorus:

Chorus: (Rides/Solos)

Chorus:	Maybe for a second I’ll play I guess
I know I should say no but I’m sayin’ heck yes
After a shot and a beer, change of plans, I'm staying here
I know I’ve said…… it before……. 
the only /little I like, is……  a little more
the only /little I like, is……  a little more

A Little More

Nothing Left to Save - Jenn Monroe

Solo Write: Jumpy Ditty mostly true about a friend. I wrote it for her for her birthday... SHHH!!!

If you’ve ever been down to Luzianne
you've surely heard Jolie Blond
It's a great old song, every time it comes on
everybody always sings along

Well I ain’t trying to mess with tradition
especially one that strong
But I met a Cajun girl, who changed my world
so I sing about Jolie Jean

Jolie Jean, a triple crowned Cajun Queen
Jolie Jean, a hug from her cures anything.
She likes to cook and dance, and she loves romance
How blessed am I to have the chance
To have a friend like her, mais Ça C'est Bon
Thank God for Jolie Jean!

She loves going topless, in the mud in her jeep
and singing karaoke at night
after a bath, she makes everyone laugh
when the notes don't come out right

She can do circles round Forrest Gump
runnin’ just like the wind
smiling all the time, ‘cause her heart's divine
she’s a true friend to the end

(Repeat Chorus)

Last week she asked me to go to church with her
we sat with her dad and her mom
It was veterans day so they honored him
for his service in Vietnam

As we walked out, he looked me right in eye
said don't you hurt my Jolie Jean!

Nothing Left to Save - Jenn Monroe

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