When She Walks In 
Published by  timothymichaelmusic.com
06/22/2017
(Intro)
v1
Time stands still
Got me moving in slow motion
Sinking in her sand
I’m drowning in her ocean
She smiles and laughs, But I know it’s no joke
The healing concoction to heal a heart that’s broke
Drunk on her intoxicating blend
Life will never be the same again

Chorus
When she walks in my 
My head starts spinning
I kinda lose my mind
And I can’t stop grinning
When she walks in
She leaves no doubt
She’s the one thing I can’t live without
I’ve never known the kind of trouble that I’m In
When she walks in

V2
Two months in her Texas tornado
Heart caught in the swirl
Just a boy on one knee with a ring
Gotta make her my girl

Beautiful blast from the past
Coming back for the win
Making sure I’m never gonna lose her again
No never again

Chorus
When she walks in my 
My head starts spinning
I kinda lose my mind
And I can’t stop grinning
When she walks in
She leaves no doubt
She’s the one thing I can’t live without
I’ve never known the kind of trouble that I’m In
When she walks in

Bridge
Her evolution is my true beauty definition
Called to duty, protect her heart I’m a man on a mission

Her evolution is my true beauty definition
Called to duty, protect her heart I’m a man on a mission

Chorus
When she walks in my 
My head starts spinning
I kinda lose my mind
And I can’t stop grinning
When she walks in
She leaves no doubt
She’s the one thing I can’t live without
I’ve never known the kind of trouble that I’m In
When she walks in

When She Walks In

When She Walks In

When She Walks In

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

Choose Kind (Revised 2023)
Published by timothymichaelmusic
26 SEP 2023

V1
He was peeling an apple with a pocket knife
And eating it right off the blade
I knew I’d best pay close attention
To anything he said
He was a quiet guy, most of time
If he was talking I was listening
‘cos he’s been right every single time
With the advice that I’ve been given

Chorus:
It’s not so much about the law
As it is about the heart
And blindly seeking justice
Just divides us all apart.
It’s less about the destination
Than it is about the climb.
Faced with the choice to be right or kind
Choose kind and you’ll be right every time.

V2
Jumbled thoughts on a page in a notebook
Carefully coupled together.
His life lessons preserved for me
‘Cos he knew he wouldn’t live forever
He said dream big, but live in the moment
And make great memories
Love God and have faith in Jesus
And don’t forget to remember me

Chorus 2
Stay curious yet patient
Let your quest for knowledge always burn
Rise above the mediocrity
In the game of life you win or learn
Stay humble in the best of times
In the worst of times learn to forgive
Say I’m sorry, and love with all your might
Show compassion. Live and let live
[Instrumental]

Final Chorus
There’s two sides to every story
Don’t be an over critical judge
The Good Lord will sort it all out
It never pays to hold a grudge.
It’s less about the destination
Than it is about the climb.
Faced with the choice to be right or kind
Choose kind and you’ll be right every time.

Final Chorus
There’s two sides to every story
Don’t be an over critical judge
The Good Lord will sort it all out
It never pays to hold a grudge.
It’s less about the destination
Than it is about the climb.
Faced with the choice to be right or kind
Choose kind and you’ll be right every time.

Choose Kind

Perhaps Today
Published by Tim Schlesener
12/14/2020
timothymichaelmusic.com

V1.
Stubbornly selfish 
Desperately self-centered
Living the life of a sinner
Then something changed,
A believer became
Even though I was just a beginner
Bound by chains of my own
Fearful of the unknown
Disconnected and so alone
But I’m no longer blind
I won’t be left behind
When Jesus comes to take us home

Chorus
Perhaps today
Without a seconds warning
Perhaps today
In the evening or the morning
Perhaps today
In the twinkle of an eye
Perhaps today
The dead in Christ arise
Perhaps today
As we hear the trumpets sound
Perhaps today
And we’ll join them in the clouds
And all because the Savior is the way
Perhaps today

V2.
And on that day
Christ will come to save His bride
And all believers 
Will rejoice there by His side
Smiling, happy faces
As we are reunited with loves lost
And there we are reminded
He paid our debt upon the cross
And we will stand together
As His chosen nation
By the grace of God forgiven
And receiving our salvation

Chorus
Perhaps today
Without a seconds warning
Perhaps today
In the evening or the morning
Perhaps today
In the twinkle of an eye
Perhaps today
The dead in Christ arise
Perhaps today
As we hear the trumpets sound
Perhaps today
And we’ll join Him in the clouds
And all because the Savior is the way
Perhaps today

Perhaps Today

Strongest Thing I See
Published by timothymichaelmusic
29 SEP 2023

[Instrumental]

V1.
Today life beat me to the punch
And held me on the ropes
With each blow that was landed
I started losing hope
And everything I’m facing
Feels like another bout I’m losing
I could run back to the bottle
Or I can fight the urge for boozing

Chorus
I can see right through the vodka
And the rum’s still pretty clear
When I need a friend to lean on
I won’t find one in the beer
The demons in the whiskey
Ain’t gonna get the best of me
My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see

[Instrumental]

V2
Duck and cover, bob and weave
I’ll show life what I’ve got
Jab and move, defend the heart
And wait to take my shot
This old fight might take all night
But round by round I’ll make it
Stick to the plan, they’ll raise my hand
Pound for pound I am the greatest

Chorus
‘Cos I can see right through the vodka
And the rum’s still pretty clear
When I need to friend to lean on
I won’t find one in the beer
The demons in the whiskey
Ain’t gonna get the best of me
My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see
Bridge
So I’ll two step around the bottle
My whining don’t need the wine
And pour some ice cold water
On these open wounds of mine

[Instrumental]

Chorus
‘Cos I can see right through the vodka
And the rum’s still pretty clear
When I need to friend to lean on
I won’t find one in the beer
The demons in the whiskey
Ain’t gonna get the best of me
My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see

My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see

My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see

Strongest Thing I See (1)

Truly, Truly
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
17 JUN 2024

V1.
Truly, truly…
… I am the Good Shepherd
Keeping watch over my flock
I am the voice that they remember

I’m the one and only
So hear my lessons
And come and find your purpose
In His presence

Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…The Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
…I Am The Resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am

[Instrumental]

V2.
Truly, truly…
I am the door to The Master
Follow me and I’ll lead you 
To lie down in greener pastures

It’s Offensively exclusive
‘Cos there’s only one way in
Yet it’s radically inclusive
And everyone is welcome

Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…the Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
I Am The Resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am

Repeat V2.
Truly, truly…
I am the door to The Master
Follow me and I’ll lead you 
To lie down in greener pastures

It’s Offensively exclusive
‘Cos there’s only one way in
Yet it’s radically inclusive
And everyone is welcome

Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…the Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
I Am The Resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am

[Instrumental]

Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…the Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
….I Am The resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am

Truly, truly I Am

Truly, truly I am

Truly, Truly (1)

Cold Beer and Concussions
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
01 SEP 2022

V1.
The stadium lights go dim
And the parking lot is clear
Me and the boys are getting thirsty
And there’s a party brewing near
Outside of town down some ol dirt road
Around a campfire at the lake
There’s a victory celebration
Shenanigans to instigate

Chorus
It’s just cold beer and concussions
Post-game keg on Friday night
Pain relief in a solo cup
Cold Coors light iced down just right
Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

V2.
We’ve got bruises on our bruises
By midnight we ain’t feeling pain
Broke bones and sprains we’re gonna play through
Already ready for next week’s game.
Running through the weekly gauntlet
From Summer right on through December
Pain heals and chicks dig scars
These days will always be remembered

Chorus 
It’s just cold beer and concussions
Post-game keg on Friday night
Pain relief in a solo cup
Cold Coors light iced down just right
Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

Bridge
Boys like us will always take our hits
We just need a little cold beer to help get over it

Chorus 
It’s just cold beer and concussions
Post-game keg on Friday night
Pain relief in a solo cup
Cold Coors light iced down just right
Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

Cold beer and concussions

Cold beer and concussions

Cold Beer And Concussions (1)

Right On Ya
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
29 JUL 2022

V1.
I knew the moment that I saw you 
That you were gonna change my life
Life hits you like a ton of bricks
When it’s love at first sight.
I’d never known what I was looking for
So imagine my surprise.
Tonight’s feelin’ pretty special 
Maybe it’s our lucky night.

Chorus:
My my, right before my eyes
The face that’s in my dreams
A smile that lights up every room
And the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen
All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya
You might be walking away from me
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

V2.
That look when I know that you see me
It’s a flirt you can’t deny
Just a glance makes my heart skip a beat 
Every time you walk by
I wish you’d stop and talk to me
Make some plans and set a date
Share a dance or hold my hand
Girl I can’t hardly wait.

Chorus:
My my, Right before my eyes	
The face that’s in my dreams
A smile that lights up every room
And the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen.
All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya.
You might be walking away from me
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

Bridge:
Girl, I’m admiring everything that you’ve got
Give me a nod so I know it’s time to take my shot.

Chorus:
My my, right before my eyes
The face that’s in my dreams
A smile that lights up every room
And the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen.
All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya.
You might be walking away from me,
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya.
You might be walking away from me,
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

I’ve got my eyes right on ya

Yeah, I’ve got my eyes right on ya

Right On Ya (2)

Buy More Time
Tim Schlesener
04 MAY 2022

V1.
A penny for your thoughts about
Your million dollar dreams
Next year you’ll be out on your own
Tell me all your crazy schemes
Your childhood vanished into a scrapbook
Where I keep those memories
I’ll be doing my best in the empty nest
Just your old man and me

Chorus
I’d like to buy a minute 
Just to sit and brush your hair
Or watch you play another game
Cheerleader mom was always there
I’d like to buy your jokes at breakfast
Heck, I’d even pay for a fight
Right now, I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time.

V2.
Tossing quarters into a wishing well
Before I head back home
Just like those coins in the fountain
I’m drowning in alone.
My two cents would be money well spent
If I could buy a day with you
And we could live a day from the scrapbook
Of all the time I spent with you

Chorus
I’d like to buy a minute 
Just to sit and brush your hair
Or watch you play another game
Cheerleader mom was always there
I’d like to buy jokes at breakfast
Heck, I’d even pay for a fight
Right now, I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time

Bridge
Don’t wish away the hard days
Because they all had silver linings
And I’d give everything I’ve ever earned
To buy just a little more time

Chorus
I’d like to buy a minute 
Just to sit and brush your hair
Or watch you play another game
Cheerleader mom was always there
I’d like to buy your jokes at breakfast
Heck, I’d even pay for a fight
Right now, I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time.

I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time

Wondering how I can buy more time

[End Song]

Buy More Time (3)

V1.
Never had much, but we had each other
Bunch of men that became like brothers
Blowing off steam. From living the dream
Make a getaway to our Hideaway
Circle of friends out at the lake
Pitch a tent or park your Airstream

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

V2.
It was everything, but no big deal
Came together to share our meals
In our compound. Escaping the lights of town
Sleeping bags and fishing poles
Unwind, Let the good times roll
Getting lost… and getting found

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons
Circle the wagons

Bridge
When life gets out of control
There’s a few things the heal my soul

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

Circle the wagons

Outro
When life gets out of control
There’s a few things the heal my soul

Make a getaway to our Hideaway
Circle of friends out at the lake
Pitch a tent or park your Airstream

Circle The Wagons (1)

There’s No You
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
20 DEC 2019

v1.
Glaringly suspicious of the thing that no one wishes
Your intentions weren’t malicious
But it’s a truth you can’t outrun
You committed a crime of passion
Consequences for your actions.
And the only satisfaction is to know we’re done

Short-chorus
I know what to do. Gonna drop that other shoe
And for the rest of my life there’s no you
There’s no you. There’s no you

V2
Every blessing is a curse and every curse is a blessing
So you’d better start confessing
It all to me.
After it’s been lost
You can’t regain the trust
And in learning this truth I will set you free

Short-chorus
I’ll be checking out what’s behind door number 2
And for the rest of my life there’s no you
There’s no you. There’s no you.

V3.
Just as my heart is beating 
We both know that you’ve been cheating
Like addiction you can’t stop it once you start.
All your careless dirty dances 
You’re all out of second chances
Go on and pirouette your way out of my heart

[Chorus}
To tangle it takes two, and you two can’t unscrew
And for the rest of my life there is no you.
There’s no you. There’s no you.

[Verse]
Life’s simpler now it seems
Free to follow all my dreams
Thinking clearly without you on my mind.
At the fork in the gravel
I took the road less traveled
And now I know that things will be just fine.

[Chorus]
Happy hour starts at 2. Celebrating with a brew.
‘Cuz for the rest of my life there’s no you.
There’s no you. There’s no you

[Instrumental]

[Verse]
Life’s simpler now it seems
Free to follow all my dreams
Thinking clearly without you on my mind.
At the fork in the gravel
I took the road less traveled
And now I know that things will be just fine.

[Chorus]
Happy hour starts at 2. Celebrating with a brew.
‘Cuz for the rest of my life there’s no you.
There’s no you. There’s no you

There’s no you

There’s no you

There's No You (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!

When She Walks In

Timothy Michael Music - SONGWRITER

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