America The Beautiful, sing and love the land you live in

Land of freedom.mp3

My Blonde Babe from Down Under

"Whiskey, Chrome, and Neon Lights" is an ode to the lively, sometimes lonesome world of the honky-tonk bar. This country song captures the essence of a night spent in a Southern watering hole, where the atmosphere is thick with the clink of glasses, the hum of a jukebox, and the glow of neon signs. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of chrome barstools, pool tables bustling with action, and cowboys nursing their whiskeys, all under the promise of anonymity and escapism.

Whiskey, Chrome, and Neon Lights

V1
We had a real good run
But she didn’t want forever
And I wanted better weather
And that girl really cleaned up
Cuz now she’s drivin’ my Expedition
And renovatin’ my kitchen
But it’s just my luck
Cuz now I’m…

CH
Sittin’ here at Robbie’s doin’ doubles of Bacardi
And nobody gonna slow me down
Been spendin’ time reflectin’ on the little I got left 
And the crazy way it all turned out
Looks like I got nada down here in Islamorada
But don’t feel sorry for me
She got the truck
She got the house
But I got The Keys

V2
I’m on a Hemingway High
Don’t know who got a better bargain
Cuz I’m out catchin’ tarpon
Palm Trees and Key Lime pie
Givin’ me a green flash of insight
That I can do this every night
Guess we both made out alright
Cuz now I’m…

Repeat CH

BR
So I’ll take the blame for this reset
Cuz I’ve got her to thank for this sunset
And now I'm…

Final CH
Sittin’ here at Robbie’s doin’ doubles of Bacardi
And nobody gonna slow me down
Been spendin’ time reflectin’ on the little I got left 
And a seniorita’s checkin’ me out
Problems, I got nada, down here in Islamorada
So don’t feel sorry for me
She got the truck
She got the house
But I got The Keys
Turns out after it all went south
I got The Keys
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I Got the Keys (demo)

Country Nights And Neon Lights

A song I wrote about a dad watching his daughter grow up and about to leave. Although he would love her to stay,he knows that's impossible. Having three daughters - I know what it feels like firsthand ! :) 

I guess it could be about man woman relationship ending, but not what I intended.  Hope you like it.   Frank Michels is the musician that recorded it for me.

here are the lyrics and chords as I wrote it:

Verse 1
[Am] You can’t chain down the [G]whistling [C] wind
You can’t [Am] break a promise [G] made through thick or [C] thin
You can’t [Am] stop the changing [G]of the ocean [Am] tides
And you can’t [C]touch the stars [G] up in the [C] sky
.

Verse 2
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[Am] You can’t stop a raging [G] river from flowing [C] on
You can’t [Am] rush the night [G] or a morning [C] dawn
 You can’t [Am]grab lightning [G] from a thunder [Am] cloud
And you can’t[C]  stop the years, they [G] won’t slow [C] down
.
Chorus
.
[F] I know that she’ll be leaving soon
it's in her [C] voice, I see it in her eyes
[F] Gotta let her go, I gotta let her go, oooh
 I’ve [G] never liked to[F] say good[C]bye
no, I’ve [G] never liked to[F] say good[C]bye


Verse 3
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[Am] You can’t drink wine [G]from an empty [C]glass
You can’t [Am] go forward ‘til you [G] let go the [C] past 
You can’t [Am] hide from  yourself [G] or truth you [Am] see
And you can’t [C] tame a heart yearning [G]to be [C]free
.
Chorus
.
[F] I know that she’ll be leaving soon
it's in her [C] voice, I see it in her eyes
[F] Gotta let her go, I gotta let her go, oooh
I [G] never liked to[F]  to say good[C]bye
no, I [G] never thought I’d [F]have to say good[C]bye
.

Verse 4
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[Am] you can’t cage a bird that’s [G]meant to [C]fly 
You can't [Am] stop a dreamer [G]reaching for the [C]sky 
you can’t [Am]  get too close to a [G] raging wild [Am] fires  
And you can’t [C] hold back a [G] heart chasing de[C]sires 

Chorus
.
[F] I know that she’ll be leaving soon
it's in her [C] voice, I see it in her eyes
[F] Gotta let her go, I gotta let her go, oooh
It’s[G] so damn hard to [F]say good[C]bye
yeah, It’s[G] so damn hard to [F]say good[C]bye

Outgo
. 
no, I’ve [G] never liked to[F] say good[C]bye
no, I [G] never thought I’d [F]have to say good[C]bye
{ real slow}
yeah [G] it’s so damn hard to [F]say good[C]bye

Gotta Let Her Go

"One Acre, One Fire" is a feel-good country song that wraps you in the warmth of simple living, quiet nights, and the beauty of slowing down. With chill vibes and heartfelt lyrics, it paints the picture of an easygoing evening by the fire, under a sky full of stars, surrounded by good friends and even better memories. It’s about finding peace in the small things—letting go of the rush, breathing in the stillness, and feeling lighter than ever before. Whether you're out on the lake, grilling with friends, or just dreaming of a place to escape, this song is the perfect soundtrack for your next laid-back night. Take a deep breath, soak it in—this is what life’s all about. 🌲✨🔥

An acre at a time

This song is deeply personal—it holds pieces of my own life, my own journey. When I sing, “didn’t know how to love until you taught me so,” it comes from experience. I thought I understood love, but it wasn’t until I became a parent that I truly learned what it meant.

We’re all doing the best we can, every single day. Some of us navigate it better than others, and that’s okay. For me, I was determined to break the cycle—to ensure that the trauma I experienced wouldn’t be passed down to my children. This song is a call to pass down love, empathy, and the belief in oneself—because that’s the kind of legacy worth leaving behind.

I know I could have done better. But I also know that I did the best I could with the knowledge, resources, and emotional strength I had at the time.

Let’s come together and Pass It Down.


Lyrics:
Grew up in a house where the roof barely held
Daddy swung a hammer, Mama prayed we’d be well
We had enough but never much more
Hand-me-down jeans and cracks in the floor

Started young with a wrench in my hand
Worked overtime just to make a stand
Missed your first steps, caught the tail end of two
But I never missed a game when you laced up your shoes

Life’s a little tough, but love gets around
Built on the backs of what came before now
From holding your hand to watching you grow
You’re learning the things only time lets you know
It’s grit and grace, the ties that bind
Unconditional love ain’t hard to find
You hold that baby with tears in your eyes
And I see my heart in yours this time
Pass it down, pass it down

First time I held you, swore I’d never let go
Didn’t know how to love ‘til you taught me so
Braids in your hair and mud on your knees
Now you’re braiding her hair, I can’t believe what I see

Called me “Papa” today, I damn near broke down
That little smile with her mama’s eyes
The years flew by like dust in the wind
But we’re building something that’ll never end

Life’s a little tough, but love gets around
Built on the backs of what came before now
From holding your hand to watching you grow
You’re learning the things only time lets you know
It’s grit and grace, the ties that bind
Unconditional love ain’t hard to find
You hold that baby with tears in your eyes
And I see my heart in yours this time
Pass it down, pass it down

It’s Sunday dinners and prayers at night
Picking wildflowers, porch swings at twilight
What you give away is what you keep
Roots run deep when the heart plants the seed

Life’s a little tough, but love gets around
Built on the backs of what came before now
From holding your hand to watching you grow
You’re learning the things only time lets you know
It’s grit and grace, the ties that bind
Unconditional love ain’t hard to find
You hold that baby with tears in your eyes
And I see my heart in yours this time
Pass it down, pass it down

You’re more than enough, you’ve always been
Through struggle and sweat, through thick and thin
Just look at her smile, the love that you’ve found
It’s a beautiful life — pass it down

An acre at a time

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