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 start staring up the steps 
And start stepping up the stairs

Stepping Up The Stairs

Daddy’s Heart
Published by timothymichaelmusic
28 FEB 2024

V1.
A couple blonde-haired little cuties
Future blue-eyed Texas beauties
Cuddled up, one in each arm
Huddled in my daddy space
Big smile stretched across my face
These two sure can turn on the charm

Pre-chorus
They look just like their mother
But they fight like me
The unconditional love that I’ve discovered
Made me the man I’m meant to be

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

V2.
Day by day they’re changing
So I keep rearranging
My days to spend more time with them
‘Cos time will come too soon
When I walk in their room
And only find pictures of them

Pre-chorus
They look just like their mother
But you can bet they fight like me
The unconditional love that I’ve discovered
Made me the man I’m meant to be

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

Bridge
It ain’t hard to see my heart changing me
Once those girls became my priority

Pre-chorus
They look just like their mother
But you can bet they fight like me
The unconditional love that I’ve discovered
Made me the man I’m meant to be

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

Wrapped around Daddy’s Heart

Daddy's Heart

Make it Back Home
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
09 MAY 2023

V1
Slammed the screen door
Spun the tires in the drive
Such a small and stupid thing
Turned into a big fight
Just needed a minute
Won’t take me that long
To figure out she was right
And understand that I was wrong

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
What if the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I take it all for granted
But I need to pick up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

V2.
Ran down to the mall
To grab a remote for the TV
But when I stepped out of the truck
Bullets were flying ‘round me
Active shooter spewing evil
Random shots in the broad day light
Someone’s world changed today
Someone’s voice won’t be heard tonight

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
What if the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I take it all for granted
But I need to pick up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

Bridge
With shaky hands I dialed
Told her I loved her and I cried
Thought I’d make it back home
….. I tried

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
Now the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I took it all for granted
Thank God I picked up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

I take it all for granted
Thank God I picked up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

Who says  I’ll make it back home

Make It Back Home

My Place That Never Was
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
08 JUN  2023

V1
Lord, shine your light
On the gifts hidden in me
Help me to discover
Your planned destiny for me
Help me find the wisdom
For all I should’ve tried
All the mysteries undiscovered
And the callings I’ve denied

Chorus
Will you be my guiding light
To my place that never was
Things that were mine to discover
Dreams I should have never given up 
Inventions and preventions
That would’ve garnered great applause
All stuck inside me waiting
In my place that never was

V2.
All the hopes I’ve dreamed of
But I just stopped praying for
Things I thought were out of reach
Wings that would’ve made me soar
Secrets I thought were hidden
Were hiding in plain sight
As I struggled to find the right time
For it all to fit just right

Chorus
Will you be my guiding light
To my place that never was
Things that were mine to discover
Dreams I should have never given up 
Inventions and preventions
That would’ve garnered great applause
All stuck inside me waiting
In my place that never was

Bridge
Mold me, make me. 
Guide me, place me
In all I’m meant to do
And help me use my gifts
So I can glorify you

Chorus
Will you be my guiding light
To my place that never was
Things that were mine to discover
Dreams I should have never given up 
Inventions and preventions
That would’ve garnered great applause
All stuck inside me waiting
In my place that never was

All stuck inside me waiting…
…in my place that never was

My Place That Never Was

V1.
I’m out looking for some sunshine
Trying to find my happy place.
Search for the feeling
To put a smile back on my face
Everyone deserves some love
That’s something I believe
So I’ll do the world a favor
And just catch and release.

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release

V2.
The sweet relief a smile can bring
When there’s troubled times at home
Someday we’ll look back and laugh
And see they were just stepping stones.
I know there’ll come a day
When we finally find our beach.
When we get that kind of feeling.
Just catch and release

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release
Bridge
We don’t have a lotta time on earth
When we reach those pearly gates
We’ll only be remembered for 
Every ounce of love we gave so

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release

Just catch and release

Catch And Release MIX01

V1.
Don’t you cry when rumors fly
Wipe the tears out of your eyes
Count to 10 and walk the other way
Actions speak louder than words
Their opinion’s for the birds
Don’t even let them in your day
Just let ‘em talk
Let ‘em talk

Chorus
Let ‘em talk. Run their mouth
That’s just ain’t what you’re about
You’ve got a plan,
They’re just tryin’ to change ya
If they’re in your head kick ‘em out
They just want to bring you doubt
They hate ya cuz they ain’t ya
So Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

V2.
Haters hate. That’s what they do
They’ve got no effect on you
Nothing’s gained by settling the score
It makes no sense to take offense
They just want to fight against
Be the light by showing what you’re fighting for
And Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Chorus
Let ‘em talk. Run their mouth
That’s just ain’t what you’re about
You’ve got a plan,
They’re just tryin’ to change ya
If they’re in your head kick ‘em out
They just want to bring you doubt
They hate ya cuz they ain’t ya
So Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Bridge
Keep the faith and keep on walking
Let your actions do the talking 
Keep looking on ahead to brighter days
And Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Chorus
Let ‘em talk. Run their mouth
That’s just not what you’re about
You’ve got a plan,
They’re just tryin’ to change ya
If they’re in your head kick ‘em out
They just want to bring you doubt
They hate ya cuz they ain’t ya
So Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Oh let ‘em talk
Let ‘em talk

Let Em Talk MIXREC01

I Got The Chance
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
28 MAY 2023

V1.
On a dark and rainy evening
On a cloudy moonless night
The unthinkable had happened
And it changed all of our lives
Spinning tires and smoldering fires
Lives shattered like the glass
The future looked like hell on earth
If I could only take it back

Chorus
And I got the chance
Because it was only just a dream
The warning came while sleeping
‘Cos I had to change some things
The nightmare came to show me
How to avoid the circumstance
Blessed by my guardian angel
Thank God I got the chance.

V2
It wasn’t just a one-time thing
Haunted for a month or more
Damn sure got my attention
Showed me what might be in store
If I didn’t fix the problems
I’d pay the price it cost
A helpful nudge from Heaven above
To avoid a life of loss

Chorus
And I got the chance
Because it was only just a dream
The warning came while sleeping
‘Cos I had to change some things
The nightmare came to show me
How to avoid the circumstance
Blessed by my guardian angel
Thank God I got the chance

[Instrumental]

Bridge
So take heed when your dreams give you a vision
It just might be what keeps you out of prison

Chorus
And I got the chance
Because it was only just a dream
The warning came while sleeping
‘Cos I had to change some things
The nightmare came to show me
How to avoid the circumstance
Blessed by my guardian angel
Thank God I got the chance

Blessed by my guardian angel
Thank God I got the chance

Outro

I Got The Chance

I Salute You
Published by timothymichaelmusic
26 MAY 2024

[Verse[
The red is for the valor
And courage to sacrifice
And 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 
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
I salute you

[Verse]
Blue shows justice in our corner
Strong and watchful vigilance
It provides a background for the stars
For the states held close within
The stripes the colonies
From our first years of existence
And the stars shout out the fifty
States and the borders we live within

[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
I salute you

[Instrumental]

{Bridge]
Over the land of the free. Over the home of the brave
I salute you. So proudly wave that 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
I salute you

I Salute You

Give It All Up
Kerry Ballard, Nash Stanley, Tim Schlesener
09 JUN 2023

V1.
Give me a weekend pass on the Vegas strip
Top floor penthouse with a big round bed
Make me a hundred grand bet on the Cowboys
And give me a twenty point spread

You can build me a mansion on a tropical isle
With a waterfall pool and a swim up bar
Sippin’; blue margaritas down in paradise
White sand, warm breeze.... what a beach of a life

Pre Chorus:
Ain’t nothing like you baby
And I’d give it all up for you

Chorus:
Pay me out a king’s ransom
With a big pot of gold
Dip my heart in the fountain of youth
So love will never grow old 
 
But all I need is your good lovin’		
Cuz in the whole wide world
You’re my one and only woman
And I need you like the sky needs blue
And I’d give it all up for you
 
[Verse]
Pay my passage on a luxury cruise
With an upgrade cabin and an ocean view
Pay for all my fun, my liquor and food
In all the ports of call that we sail into

Take me deep sea fishin’ down in Mexico
Where the water’s ice blue and the beer is ice cold
While I’m drinkin’ em down and reelin’ em in
..... Think I’d still be wishin’ for what I’ve been missin’...........

Pre Chorus:

Yeah, it ain’t nothin’ like you baby
And I’d give it all up for you

Chorus:
Pay me out a king’s ransom
With a big pot of gold
Dip my heart in the fountain of youth
So love will never grow old 
 
But all I need is your good lovin’		
Cuz in the whole wide world
You’re my one and only woman
And I need you like the sky needs blue
And I’d give it all up for you

Bridge
So many amazing things in this big ol’ world
But nothing can compare to you girl

Chorus:
Pay me out a king’s ransom
With a big pot of gold
Dip my heart in the fountain of youth
So love will never grow old 
 
But all I need is your good lovin’		
Cuz in the whole wide world
You’re my one and only woman
And I need you like the sky needs blue
And I’d give it all up for you

Ain’t nothin’ like you baby
And I’d give it all up for you

Give It All Up

Can
Songwriters: Jon Cox, Tim Schlesener, Nash Stanley
26 JAN 2023

V1
One day my name will be written in stone
I’ll pass from this life of flesh and bone
Memories will fade away
It’s the nature of life and days we live
I ponder and wonder what I can give
So they’ll remember me one day
I’d love to leave ‘em with a smile
What I wouldn’t give to make my short life worthwhile

Chorus
I can give them love. I can be their friend
I can do that all the way to the end
Tell them all He’s waiting on their call
I’ll be kind and help them see their worth
Make the best of all their days on Earth.
And show them He has love for all.
So what if I’m only just one man
I can.

V2.
What can I do to brighten a day
Help another soul to find it’s way
Out of this fallen world of fraud
If time permits I won’t quit
I’ll do my best to help them commit
And spend their time in arms of God.
There’s plenty to give in this life of flesh and bone
Before the day my name’s written in stone

Chorus
I can give them love. I can be their friend
I can do that all the way to the end
Tell them all He’s waiting on their call
I’ll be kind and help them see their worth
Make the best of all their days on Earth.
And show them He has love for all.
So what if I’m only just one man
I can.

Chorus
I can give them love. I can be their friend
I can do that all the way to the end
Tell them all He’s waiting on their call
I’ll be kind and help them see their worth
Make the best of all their days on Earth.
And show them He has love for all.
So what if I’m only just one man
I can.

I Can

Have You Got A Minute
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
3/16/2020

v1
I’ve got worries. I’ve got wonders.
And the world is filled with doubt.
I just need your calming presence
To help me figure this thing out.
I need direction God,
Show me your Master plan.
I’ll leave this in your loving hands
Still my troubled heart again.

Chorus
Father,, have you got a minute?
‘cause I really need to talk.
I got lost amidst distractions
Now I’m stumbling in my walk.
Could you nudge me towards the right thing?
I’ve gotten in the way again.
Bring peace into this situation
And show me that your love will win

V2.
He said “You need some peace and quiet.
Come inside and take some rest.
Shut the outside noises out
And remember that you’re blessed.
You’ve gone through many trials
On this path you chose to roam.
I’m happy that you’ve turned to me
Now I’m here to lead you home.”


Chorus
Father, have you got a minute?
‘cause I really need to talk.
I got lost amidst distractions
Now I’m stumbling in my walk.
Could you nudge me towards the right thing?
I’ve gotten in the way again.
Bring peace into this situation
And show me that your love will win

Bridge
Then He kissed me on the forehead
And He said” the victory is won.
You know I came to save the lost, son
And I’ll forgive all that you’ve done.
Don’t forget my child 
Your soul is on the mend.
I’m the Alpha and Omega
The beginning and I Am the end.”

Chorus
Father, have you got a minute?
‘cause I really need to talk.
I got lost amidst distractions
Now I’m stumbling in my walk.
Could you nudge me towards the right thing?
I’ve gotten in the way again.
Bring peace into this situation
And show me that your love will win.

Father, have you got a minute?

Father, have you got a minute?

Father, have you got a minute?

Outro

Have You Got A Minute

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!

Stepping Up The Stairs

Timothy Michael Music - SONGWRITER

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