Looks Like Me
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
24 AUG 2022
Co-writers: Tim Schlesener, BMI 01126229678
                     Nash Stanley, SOCAN 9043191
Production: Rosewood Studios, Tyler Texas – Kerry West, Drew Hall

V1.
I’ve been storing up emotions
As I contemplate revenge.
The things that I’ve been thinking
Would make most people cringe.
You thought you’d start a fight with me
And things would still be good
Well I woke up this morning
Just wishing that you would

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see.
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 
And today it looks like me.

V2.
Looks like another burning bridge
Lit by your dumpster fire.
You’ve been trying to sell a pack of lies.
Find yourself another buyer.
I’ve taken all your best shots
And buried your past crimes.
This time you’ve stepped so far over 
Can’t even see the line.

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see.
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 
And today it looks like me.

Bridge.
Guess I should’ve warned you
Mess with the bull you get the horns
Despite my rosy outlook
I’m just a bush of thorns.

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see.
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold.
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 
And today it looks like me.

Yeah it looks like me. 
Today it looks like me

Come getcha some

Looks Like Me TST

I Don’t Make Mistakes
Whitney Schlesener/Tim Schlesener
22 JAN 2024

V1.
I remember like it was yesterday
When your heart beat filled the room
I was scared, and all alone
Didn’t know what I should do 

The nurse asked If I was really ready
The monitor screen flashed, and then
A picture of your heart beating inside me
She kindly asked me once again

Pre
I fell into a peaceful trance
He calmly said just give her a chance

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

V2.
Eighteen years has come and gone
And nothing can compare
To your heart beating inside me
That answered all my prayers

Pre
I fell into a peaceful trance
He calmly said just give her a chance

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

Bridge
As you smile and wave
From that graduation stage
I’m reminded of that day

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

I Don't Make Mistakes

You Had Me At Hell No
Published by timothymichaelmusic
04 MAR 2024

V1.
You’re playing hard to get,
But I ain’t done trying yet
Some guy must have left you feelin’ bitter
Yeah, it might take some time
But, I’m gonna change your mind
Bet you can see by now I ain’t a quitter
I’ll  play this slow, and hang out for the show
‘Cos you had me at hell no.

Chorus
You could have said “yeah, maybe.”
Or left a number that wouldn’t dial
Maybe you wish I’d get lost,
But I didn’t get that fromyour smile.
You might have only wanted 
To see how far I’d go….
But I’ve got to tell you baby
You had me at hell no.

V2. 
I don’t mind putting in the work
I ain’t trying to be a jerk
I’d just like to get to know you better
Your drinks will all be free
So give me a chance to see
The heart that you’re hiding ‘neath that sweater
I just gotta know, how this story’s gonna go
‘Cos you had me at hell no.

Chorus
You could have said “yeah, maybe.”
Or left a number that wouldn’t dial
Maybe you wish I’d get lost,
But I didn’t get that from your smile.
You might have only wanted 
To see how far I’d go….
But I’ve got to tell you baby
You had me at hell no.

Bridge
So come on and take a chance
Maybe even have a dance
Take a shot and go with the flow
‘Cos you had me at hell no.

Chorus
You could have said “yeah, maybe.”
Or left a number that wouldn’t dial
Maybe you wish I’d get lost,
But I didn’t get that from your smile.
You might have only wanted 
To see how far I’d go….
But I’ve got to tell you baby
You had me at hell no.

Bridge
So come on and take a chance
Maybe even have a dance
Take a shot and go with the flow
‘Cos you had me at hell no.


You had me at hell no

At hell no

You Had Me At Hell No

If The Beer Could Talk
Published by timothymichaelmusic
06 APR 2024

V1.
This day’s been moving slow
But it’s finally five
And the fact that it’s Friday’s
Bringing me back to life
It’s been calling my name
Since about 9 o’clock
And here’s what it’d say
If the beer could talk

Chorus
Tell me about your day,
How you doing friend?
It’s a long way to the bottom
But I’m here to the end.
If you can keep up with me
I’ll make you the cock of the walk
That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

V2.
Can we go fishing tomorrow?
You bring the worms.
I’ve got wisdom to share 
And you’ve got plenty to learn.
There’s a big game on Sunday
Man I hope them ‘Boys win
We’ll celebrate all week
‘Til we can do this again

Chorus
Tell me about your day,
How you doing friend?
It’s a long way to the bottom
But I’m here to the end.
If you can keep up with me
I’ll make you the cock of the walk
That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

Bridge
If you happen to finish 
Before your story is done
Call the bar-keep over
And order another one

It’s you and me buddy
So stick to the plan
I’m bringing plenty of friends
In cold aluminum cans

Chorus
Tell me about your day,
How you doing friend?
It’s a long way to the bottom
But I’m here to the end.
If you can keep up with me
I’ll make you the cock of the walk
That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

…If the beer could talk

If The Beer Could Talk (1)

V1
Are you thinking ‘bout what went wrong?
And lying awake all night?
Or are you wondering why it took so long
To finally end this fight?
Are you drowning in the flow
Or are your eyes clear and dry?
The reflection in my mirror
Is bloodshot red from a good cry

Chorus
The most precious fluid known
When it floods will send you reeling
It’s only one percent water
And the rest is filled with feelings
You can’t turn them off
Until the hurt all disappears
The most expensive lessons learned
Are paid for in tears

V2.
If I could trade these tears for twenties
My account would be overflowing
Sometimes I wish I didn’t
But I guess it’s better knowing

Chorus
The most precious fluid known
When it floods will send you reeling
It’s only one percent water
And the rest is filled with feelings
You can’t turn them off
Until the hurt all disappears
The most expensive lessons learned
Are paid for in tears

Bridge
Wasting all my tears on you
Really didn’t change a thing
I’ve cried myself a river 
And it cost me everything

Chorus
The most precious fluid known
When it floods will send you reeling
It’s only one percent water
And the rest is filled with feelings
You can’t turn them off
Until the hurt all disappears
The most expensive lessons learned
Are paid for in tears

You can’t turn them off
Until the hurt all disappears
The most expensive lessons learned
Are paid for in tears

Tears (1)

Stepping Up The Stairs 
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
18 DEC 2023
(Intro)
V1.
I used to run full throttle to the bottom of the bottle
To erase her memory
I’d taken all the blame, swallowed all the shame
Hiding pain so the world can’t see.
When the demons were drowned it was time to turn around
Looking up from the bottom of the pit
Satan’s a traitor there was no elevator
Had to climb the ladder out of it.

Chorus
When I hit rock bottom I guess I’d forgotten
That there’s light beyond the dark.
Time to take control and climb out of the hole.
I just needed a little spark
From flicker to flame there ain’t no shame
No time to be scared
I gotta stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

V2.
When the destination is unknown
It’s hard to know the path to take
And when the road ahead starts winding
I’ll take every step in faith.
Making mole hills out of mountains
Ascending to the end
Nothing in life takes more courage 
Than putting myself together again

Chorus
When I hit rock bottom I guess I’d forgotten
That there’s light beyond the dark.
Time to take control and climb out of the hole.
I just needed a little spark
From flicker to flame there ain’t no shame
No time to be scared
I gotta stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

Bridge
I’ve been knocked down a thousand ways
But I get back up every time
And when I reach the top
I see the steps were worth the climb

Chorus
When I hit rock bottom I guess I’d forgotten
That there’s light beyond the dark.
Time to take control and climb out of the hole.
I just needed a little spark
From flicker to flame there ain’t no shame
No time to be scared
I gotta stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

I just gotta stop staring up the steps 
And start stepping up the stairs

[Ending]

Stepping Up The Stairs (1)

Destiny 
28 DEC 2020
timothymichaelmusic.com

V1.
There’s a plan
Bigger than I can understand
The universe brings it to fruition
It’s a grand design
Life all falls right in line
And time corrects those bad decisions
When you finally get it right
And He shines His guiding light
You start to find the harmony
And when you know you know
It’s time to let this go
And grab the hand of destiny.

Chorus:
Destiny grabbed me by the hand
Led me to a better plan
Beyond my own imagination
It’s a million little things we try
That multiply over time
That equal the perfect combination
Living your best life 
Is letting go of plans
And letting destiny take your hand.

V2.
Now I climb
Up from once upon a time.
Looking back I get a bit reflective
And the choices that I’ve made
Made me who I am today
Hindsight provides a unique perspective
Not a thing I would’ve changed
Or decisions I could rearrange
Fate just doesn’t take demands
I’m who I am today
Because of the prayers I prayed
And letting destiny take a hand

Chorus:
Destiny grabbed me by the hand
Led me to a better plan
Beyond my own imagination
It’s a million little things we try
That multiply over time
That equal the perfect combination
Living your best life 
is letting go of plans
And letting destiny take your hand.

Chorus:
Destiny grabbed me by the hand
Led me to a better plan
Beyond my own imagination
It’s a million little things we try
That multiply over time
That equal the perfect combination
Living your best life 
Is letting go of plans
And letting destiny take your hand.


Living your best life 
is letting go of plans
And letting destiny take your hand.

Destiny

Herington Rails
Published by timothymichaelmusic
21 SEP 2023

V1.
There’s a water tower on Clay Hill
Where we’d go sledding in the snow
A couple lakes just west of town
Camping and skiing on our boat
Friday nights under the spotlights
Where they came to watch us play
Then we’d gather for gossip and coffee
In the pharmacy on Saturday

Chorus
Yeah, I’ve got great memories
Of the place that I call home
Where everybody knows your name
And you never feel alone
If you’ve got time to listen
I’ve got great stories to tell
The tracks run out and the trains roll through
In the home of the Herington Rails

V2.
The past is found on Sunset Hill
Where our history is preserved
The trains and railcars downtown
Are always easy to be heard.
Take a walk down Broadway
And you’ll always find a friend
Even if you don’t end up here
It’s a great place to begin

Chorus
Yeah, I’ve got great memories
Of the place that I call home
Where everybody knows your name
And you never feel alone
If you’ve got time to listen
I’ve got great stories to tell
The tracks run out and the trains roll through
In the home of the Herington Rails

Bridge
There’s farms and rails and wagon trails
And you can’t beat the sunsets
If you think there’s a better place to be from
I’d gladly take that bet.

Chorus
Yeah, I’ve got great memories
Of the place that I call home
Where everybody knows your name
And you never feel alone
If you’ve got time to listen
I’ve got great stories to tell
The tracks run out and the trains roll through
In the home of the Herington Rails

The tracks run out and the trains roll through
In the home of the Herington Rails

Chorus
Yeah, I’ve got great memories
Of the place that I call home
Where everybody knows your name
And you never feel alone
If you’ve got time to listen
I’ve got great stories to tell
The tracks run out and the trains roll through
In the home of the Herington Rails

The tracks run out and the trains roll through
In the home of the Herington Rails

Herington Rails (1)

Your Eyes
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
25 MAR 2023

V1.
When you ask me what’s my favorite part
Your eyes are always where I start
They tell me what  I need to know
About the way this day is gonna go
So wink or squint and give me a hint
About what you’re gonna do
They’re the first thing 
That made me fall in love with you

Chorus
They’re green like spring with flecks of gold
And when you look at me they make me fold
I can see the happy. I can see the wise
I can see forever in your eyes
They share the laughter and hide the pain
And I hate the days they bring the rain
Girl you light my fire….
… with your eyes
With your Eyes
With Your Eyes
With Your Eyes

V2.
On a sunny day…
… when they’re covered up
And there’s something strong 
Poured in your cup
You push those mirrored glasses down again
And smile at me with your dangerous grin
And I’m awestruck…
… lost in your eyes again
Girl you got me lost in your eyes again

Chorus
They’re green like spring with flecks of gold
And when you look at me they make me fold
I can see the happy. I can see the wise
I can see forever in your eyes
They share the laughter and hide the pain
And I hate the days they bring the rain
Girl you light my fire….
… with your eyes
With your eyes
With your eyes
With your eyes

Bridge
And I can tell you one thing girl
Without you I’d never see the world

Chorus
They’re green like spring with flecks of gold
And when you look at me they make me fold
I can see the happy. I can see the wise
I can see forever in your eyes
They share the laughter and hide the pain
And I hate the days they bring the rain
Girl you light my fire….
… with your eyes
With your eyes

With your eyes

With your eyes

Your Eyes

Sunny Side of the Dirt (Final)
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
24 JUN 2023

V1.
Pain heals and chicks dig scars
What don’t kill me makes me stronger
I only have to embrace the suck
Just a little bit longer
The sun is shining on me
To heal where I’ve been hurt
It ain’t such a bad thing
To spend a little time in the dirt

Chorus
On the sunny side of the dirt
Life’s lessons always last
Keep keeping on for better days
And leave the past there in the past
Worry hasn’t ever solved a thing
Complications just cause hurt
Keep it simple every chance I get
Here on the sunny side of the dirt.

V2.
I realized along the way
That I could be the light.
I don’t need my own agenda
‘Cos being kind trumps being right.
Free will allows the consequence
And in the end I finally see
Both faith and fear demand belief 
In something I can’t see

Chorus
On the sunny side of the dirt
Life’s lessons always last
Keep keeping on for better days
And leave the past there in the past
Worry hasn’t ever solved a thing
Complications just cause hurt
Keep it simple every chance you get
Here on the sunny side of the dirt


Bridge
Here on the sunny side
Every day is for the livin’
Blessed by every lesson learned
…And the grace I’ve been given

Chorus
On the sunny side of the dirt
Life’s lessons always last
Keep keeping on for better days
And leave the past there in the past
Worry hasn’t ever solved a thing
Complications just cause hurt
Keep it simple every chance I get
Here on the sunny side of the dirt

Keep it simple every chance I get
Here on the sunny side of the dirt

Here on the sunny side of the dirt

Here on the sunny side of the dirt

Here on the sunny side of the dirt

[Ending]

Sunny Side Of The Dirt (1)

Worth Watchin’ (Final)
Published by timothymichaelmusic
07 AUG 2023

V1
Life was front porch listenin’, and grandma’s kitchen
Morning dew when it glistens, rain drops dripping
On an old tin roof

Then a wish on a star, fireflies in a jar
First dates. Roller skates, classmates
And the story of me and you

Chorus
We didn’t want the night to end
The music was our best friend 
Playing love songs through the radio
Watching flames dance in the fire
We both took a flier
And tipped that first domino
As they tumbled one by one
Love grew hotter than the sun
And both our hearts were throbbing
Right then we realized
Life was flashing before our eyes
With a memory worth watching.


V2
Life’s full of loving and losing and heart scars earned
Bridges burned, pages turned, lessons learned
Even when they’re sad, but true

But It’s also the right place, when it’s all in time
Take a chance, grab your hand for a dance
And that moment I first held you

Chorus
We didn’t want the night to end
The music was our best friend 
Playing love songs through the radio
Watching flames dance in the fire
We both took a flier
And tipped that first domino
As they tumbled one by one
Love grew hotter than the sun
And both our hearts were throbbing
Right then we realized
Life was flashing before our eyes
With a memory worth watching

Bridge
It’s all gonna end some day
‘Cos there ain’t no other option
When it’s flashing before your eyes
Make it worth watchin’

Chorus
We didn’t want the night to end
The music was our best friend 
Playing love songs through the radio
Watching flames dance in the fire
We both took a flier
And tipped that first domino
As they tumbled one by one
Love grew hotter than the sun
And both our hearts were throbbing
Right then we realized
Life was flashing before our eyes
With a memory worth watching.

When it’s flashing before your eyes
Make it worth watchin’

Make it worth watchin’

Worth Watchin' (1)

Lyricist looking for co-writes for pitches to Nashville. Primarily country genre. Mid 50s, married. 6 kids and 9 grandkids in a beautifully blended family. Enjoys golf, working out, nature/lakes, and listening to live music every chance I get!

I Don't Make Mistakes

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