I Salute You, USA
timothymichaelmusic
26 MAY 2024

[Verse[
The red is for the valor
And courage to sacrifice
It represents the bloodshed
For those that paid the price
The white stripe stands for purity
And shows our independence
It also holds the ideals 
That this great country represents

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A
U S A

[Verse]
Blue shows justice in our corner
Strong and watchful vigilance
A background for the stars
And the states they represent
Thirteen stripes for the colonies
That gave our land it’s start
Waving proudly over America
With our hands over our hearts

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A
U S A

[Instrumental]

{Bridge]
Waving over the land of the free. Over the home of the brave
I salute you. The American Flag.

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A

U S A



I Salute You, USA

Pencil Me In
timothymichaelmusic
18 APR 2022

V1.
I miss you even though I see you every day
Overscheduled. Stuff just gets in the way
The calendar stays filled as the week unfolds
It’s only hump day, but this is getting old.
Now the weekend is finally starting to come in sight.
Can you pencil me in for date night?

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night.
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Spend the night in a field looking up at the stars.
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
Sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak.
Catch the sunrise when it comes back up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah, pencil me in

V2.
We can nap away this Sunday afternoon.
Just hold me tight ‘cos the work week is coming soon.
Block some time for me on Sunday night as well.
Because next week’s gonna be a mess, I can already tell.
Let’s make plans again and try to keep it light.
Can you pencil me in for date night?

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Then spend the night in a field looking up at the stars
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
And sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak
And catch the sun when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah, pencil me in



Bridge
Next week we can watch 80s movies
And remember being young.
We can scoot a boot in the living room
Dancing with you is always fun.

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night.
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Then spend the night in a field looking up at the stars.
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
And sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak.
Catch the sunrise when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah pencil me in.

Yeah pencil me in




Pencil Me In (2025)

All I Wanna Do
timothymichaelmusic
22 JUN 2024

V1.
Got a schedule full of I don’t wannas
That’s about to turn into I ain’t gonnas
Looks like the rain will stay away
Let’s hook up some vacation days

Time to put up some boundaries
And make more time for you and me.
My appointment book is filled with only you
Girl, you’re everything I wanna do

Chorus
‘cos all I wanna do
Is spend some time with you
A little time to reconnect
And watch and see what happens next
No schedule, no expectations, no plans
Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

V2. 
So many places we ain’t seen in a while
Cruising the Gulf always makes you smile
Or we can launch the boat with a bottle of wine
Fishin' the lake and enjoy the sunshine

We can pop by the pool and see some friends
That’s usually where the party begins
And then it’s off to our favorite music venue
Have a few drinks and listen to some tunes

Chorus
‘cos all I wanna do
Is spend some time with you
A little time to reconnect
And watch and see what happens next
No schedule, no expectations, no plans
Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Bridge
Yeah, there’s really nothing better
Than just spending time together

Chorus
‘cos all I wanna do
Is spend some time with you
A little time to reconnect
And watch and see what happens next
No schedule, no expectations, no plans
Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Baby all I wanna do
Is You




All I Wanna Do (3)

Time Doesn’t Run Backwards
timothymichaelmusic
08 JUN 2023

V1. [male]
Choices in the moment
Decisions tracked in time
Moving on without you then
Still messes with my mind
I try not to think about it
‘Cos it’s a lot to unpack
The years we chose to live apart
We’ll never get those back

Chorus [together]
There are things I might do different
But then what we have now would change
I could have done it better
But it wouldn’t be the same
When I think of all the should have beens 
Those questions go unanswered 
Wish I could rewind….But time
Doesn’t run backwards
No, it don’t run backwards

V2.[female]
Now our lives are blended
What’s mine is yours and yours is mine
And the kids are all of ours
Like there’s only one bloodline
[together]
Too many silver linings in our lives
To wish away the past
You may not have been my first love
But you’ll damn sure be my last.

Chorus[together]
There are things I might do different
But then what we have now would change
I could have done it better
But it wouldn’t be the same
When I think of all the should have beens  
Those questions go unanswered 
Wish I could rewind…..But time
Doesn’t run backwards
No, it don’t run backwards

Bridge
[female]
I guess it’s probably better not knowing
[male]
And let time keep heading the way that it’s going

Chorus [together]
There are things I might do different
But then what we have now would change
I could have done it better
But it wouldn’t be the same
When I think of all the should have beens
Those questions go unanswered
Wish I could rewind… but time
Doesn’t run backwards
No, it don’t run backwards


No, it don’t run backwards



Time Doesn't Run Backwards (2025 -duet)

A Little Rescuing
TimothyMichaelMusic
30 OCT 2024

V1. 
We share a lot of history
You and me
Our love is an enigma
In an endless sea
We’ve surfed the highest waves
Been wrapped in riptides
Some days thriving some just surviving
Our love life

Chorus
When you’re treading in deep waters
I’m waist deep wading in
I’ll meet you in the middle
Chin to chin
And you’re my life line
Ready to reel me in
Some days we both need
A little rescuing

V2.
So much water under our bridge
We’re drowning in it
We need a whole lot of forgiving 
But we’re getting to it
The overpass ain’t burning
But it’s bridging troubled waters
It ain’t boiling yet
But it’s getting hotter

Chorus
When you’re treading in deep waters
I’m waist deep wading in
I’ll meet you in the middle
Chin to chin
And you’re my life line
Ready to reel me in
Some days we both need
A little rescuing

Bridge
Just keep swimming baby
I know you see
The only thing that matters
Is you and me

Chorus
When you’re treading in deep waters
I’m waist deep wading in
I’ll meet you in the middle
Chin to chin
And you’re my life line
Ready to reel me in
Some days we both need
A little rescuing

You’re my life line
Always ready to reel me in
Some days we both need
A little rescuing

A little rescuing

A little rescuing





A Little Rescuing (2025- duet)

Serendipity 
TimothyMichaelmusic
05 FEB 2025
Tim Schlesener, BMI 01126229678

V1.
What a stunning twist of fate
That we got a second first date
It ain’t a fluke or coincidence
But what a lucky happenchance
To paint this life with love’s red strokes
And breathe love into our ghosts
It’s a story I can barely believe
Did I find you or did you find me?

Chorus
So let me ask you this.
Have you ever felt more in a kiss?
Does yours skip a beat when you see my face?	
‘Cos babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity 

V2.
I’ve been dreaming ‘bout this day
We’ve let so much time slip away
A stroke of luck for a new outcome
The way our life was supposed to run.
I guess only time will tell
But this chapter’s starting well
A happy ending for these two hearts
In this star-crossed fairytale of ours

Chorus
So let me ask you this.
Have you ever felt more in a kiss?
Does yours skip a beat when you see my face?	
Cuz babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity

Bridge:
You’re everything I’ve ever wanted
I think you’re feeling it too.
You’ve been living in my mind
Sometimes dreams come true

Chorus
So let me ask you this.
Have you ever felt more in a kiss?
Does yours skip a beat when you see my face?	
‘Cos babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity

Sweet Serendipity

Sweet Serendipity


Serendipity (2025-duet)

What I'm Thinking
timothymichaelmusic
10 MAY 2021

V1.
I’ve been thinking… 
if you’re wondering what’s on my mind
You might be way out of my league,
but I’m a fool if I don’t try
You’ve been thinking 
that I’m a million miles away
And you’re wondering about our future, 
Well our future starts today

Chorus
I’ve been thinking, and sometimes that’s a dangerous game
I’d like to ask you, if you’d share my last name
I’ve been wondering… 
if you feel the way I feel
Cuz I’ve been thinking, 
that it’s time we seal the deal.
I’d like to raise a toast to you and starting these glasses clinking
Pretty please would you be my wife? 
That’s what I’m thinking

V2.
I’ve been thinking 
about starting a family
But for right now,
Let’s be Mr. and Mrs. You and me
These tears of joy you gave me
Have set my eyes to blinking
You’re gonna make a beautiful bride. 
That’s what I’m thinking

Chorus
I’ve been thinking, and sometimes that’s a dangerous game
I’d like to ask you, if you’d share my last name
I’ve been wondering… 
if you feel the way I feel
Cuz I’ve been thinking, 
that it’s time we seal the deal.
I’d like to raise a toast to you and starting these glasses clinking
Pretty please would you be my wife? 
That’s what I’m thinking

Bridge
Your dad said yes, let’s get that dress
And make this dream come true
I’ve been thinking we should set a date
And I hope the day is soon.

Chorus
I’ve been thinking, and sometimes that’s a dangerous game
I’d like to ask you, if you’d share my last name
I’ve been wondering…
 if you feel the way I feel
Cuz I’ve been thinking, 
that it’s time we seal the deal.
I’d like to raise a toast to you
 and starting these glasses clinking
Pretty please would you be my wife? 
That’s what I’m thinking





What I'm Thinking

Addicted To Me
timothymichaelmusic
01 OCT 2023

V1
I’ve got a sparkling personality
When I’m mixed with something clear
And if the game’s on TV
You won’t find me without a beer
When I shoot tequila
I’m quite the sight to see
(break)
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Chorus
We’re quite the combination 
Mixed as a tropical libation
We never miss the opportunity
(Break)
The beach is fun on punch and rum
So pour me up another one
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me
Addicted to Me

V2
Whiskey makes me take more chances
With my epic bar room dances
My wild side starts feeling way too free
(Break)
I’d hate to contradict ‘em
What if alcohol’s the victim
And it’s the one that needs to be set free
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Chorus
We’re quite the combination 
Mixed as a tropical libation
We never miss the opportunity
The beach is fun on punch and rum
So pour me up another one
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Bridge
It wasn’t what I was expecting
Some folks say I’m deflecting
And others simply see it’s sad but true
But If you start to thinking
About all the things you’re drinking
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to you too.

Chorus
We’re quite the combination 
Mixed as a tropical libation
We never miss the opportunity
(Break)
The beach is fun on punch and rum
So pour me up another one
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me
Addicted to Me


Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me










Addicted To Me (2025)

Living Overtime
timothymichaelmusic
13 MAY 2021

V1.
About this same time every year
I’m buzzing around my town
Pop the top off of the jeep
And roll those windows down
The toys of summer ready to roll
Fishing poles and golf clubs loaded up
Fun times are right around the bend
And I’m ready to test my luck

Chorus
Best advice that I can give 
On ways to keep a happy wife
Don’t spend so much time making a living
That you forget to make a life.
Don’t live to work just work to live
And if you want to work full time
Work at loving every moment
And start living overtime.

V2.
Put your cares behind you
‘Cos you’d be better off
Keep the good times rolling
Be the king of goofing off
Pop a top and cruise the lake
And turn off all the news
Take in the sights of these gorgeous nights
And enjoy your new life view

Chorus
Best advice that I can give
On ways to keep a happy wife
Don’t spend so much time making a living
That you forget to make a life.
Don’t live to work just work to live
And if you want to work full time
Work at loving every moment
And start living overtime

Bridge
Staying busy is over rated
It just keeps you frustrated

Chorus
Best advice that I can give
On ways to keep a happy wife
Don’t spend so much time making a living
That you forget to make a life.
Don’t live to work just work to live
And if you want to work full time
Work at loving every moment
And start living overtime








Living Overtime (2025)

HOA
timothymichaelmusic
19 JAN 2023

V1.
It’s a glorious day in the HOA
Check in at the “Compound” gate
The “blue hair” special starts at five
But the grill shuts down at eight
Be sure to read the group page
And see everybody’s views
It’s a world where the speed limit’s 25
And dog poo makes the news.

Chorus
Living overserved on heavy pours
Down at the clubhouse bar
There’s karaoke and open mics
Where you can be a local star.
Just put it on my member tab
I’ve got a month to pay.
Livin’ the dream, or so it would seem
Out here in the HOA

V2.
Miss Betty’s cat’s gone missing
It’s going on three weeks
I’m not sure, but I think heard
Pets are what the coyotes eat.
There’s armadillos in my flower beds
A million squirrels in the trees
The golf course is in pristine condition
And they keep raising all the fees


Chorus
Living overserved on heavy pours
Down at the clubhouse bar
There’s karaoke and open mics
Where you can be a local star.
Just put it on my member tab
I’ve got a month to pay.
Livin’ the dream, or so it would seem
Out here in the HOA


V3.
You’d think we all could get along
But there’s bitchin’, hate and rage
There’s always some kind of drama
On the local Facebook page
The pool shuts down at nine o’clock
We’ve been drinking here since three
The music’s loud to drown the broke pump sound
And nobody’s gotten out to pee.

Chorus
Living overserved on heavy pours
Down at the clubhouse bar
There’s karaoke and open mics
Where you can be a local star.
Just put it on my member tab
I’ve got a month to pay.
Livin’ the dream, or so it would seem
Out here in the HOA



H O A (2025)

Lyricist looking to connect with artists in the country genre that are searching for great songs to record. Also open to co-writes. Regularly pitching music to Nashville publishers and song pluggers. Primarily country genre. Mid 50s, married. 6 kids and 10 grandkids in a beautifully blended family. Enjoys golf, working out, nature/lakes, and listening to live music every chance I get!

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