I was there when the war was new
I fought and killed as I was trained to do
I even bled a time or two
But I won’t fight again
I saw so many of us die
I swear I heard their mommas cry
And some of them they were friends of mine
But I won’t fight again
Chorus: 1
God bless the ones who fought and died
And God help the family’s that still cry
Let’s never forget the blessed few
That made it back home to me and you
War is just a game they play
Where no one wins in the end they say
But this I swear till my dyeing day
I won’t fight again
I did my part or so I’m told
I stood and fought till my blood ran cold
But now it’s time that I grow old
No I won’t fight again
Chorus: 2
God bless the ones who fought and died
And God help the family’s that still cry
Let’s never forget the blessed few
That made it back home to me and you
War will come and war will go
Men will die as it takes its toll
That’s the cost for peace I know
But I won’t fight again
I’ve seen what war can really do
To even those that make it through
I’ve been there a time or two
No I won’t fight again
Chorus: 3
God bless them one one and all
For their the ones that make our country strong
If not for them where would we be
If not for them would we be free
If not for them where would we be
If not for them would we be free
“Goin Fishin”
Words and music by Terry Stewart 8-05-2012
Well its 5 o’clock and the son not up
You can hear my old truck warm in up in the drive
The coffee’s on the toast is up
Well grab a bite and have a cup – Ya that’s right
Choirs:
Were goin fishin, were getting out a hear
Just the guys and all the gear
Grab the food and ice the bear
Were goin fishing
Well we finally patched up dads old boat
Fingers crossed we hope it floats this time
The weathers good, were feeling great,
Were getten gone a little late but that’s just fine
And we’ve got to stop and get some gas,
And the 2 six packs we brought won’t last the day
And we can’t forget to grab some chips,
Candy bars and liquorish sticks OH YA and bait
Choirs:
Were goin fishin, it’s that time of year
Just the guys and all the gear
Grab the food and ice the bear
Were goin fishing
I can see us on the boat
Drinkin cold ones as we float on the lake
End every now and then well find
A big one on the line, boy I can’t wait
And when the sun does goes down
You can find us sittin round the old campfire
Tellin stories about the day
When the big one got a way, Ya were all liars
Choirs:
Were goin fishin, were getting out a hear
Just the guys and all the gear
Grab the food and ice the bear
Were goin fishing
There’s a little old man in a bright red suit
Who fly’s around each year
In a magic slay full of toys they say
Being pulled by eight rain dear
He’s a jolly old soul with a big white beard
And a smile across his face
And if you’ve been good you can count on him
Stopping by your place
Chorus:
I’m talkin about Santa, good-ole Santa Clause
He’s the one who comes each Christmas
Bringing joy to all.
He’s brings lots of toys for the girls and the boys
And some gifts for mom and dad
He spreads Christmas cheer both far and near
Even if you’re happy or sad
He’s a sneaky old soul that will come and go
And will never leave a trace
But when Christmas morning finally comes
He’ll put a smile on everyone’s face
Chorus:
I’m talking about Santa, good-ole Santa Clause
He’s the one who comes each Christmas
Bringing gifts for all.
Now Santa lives at the old North Pole
With Mrs. Clause they say
He gets lots of help from some jolly Elves
When it comes to filling his slay
And his eight reindeer that rest all year
Are up and ready to go
All they need to hear from Santa
Is a mighty Ho! Ho! Ho!
Chorus:
I’m talking about Santa, good-ole Santa Clause
He’s the one who comes each Christmas
Bringing joy to all.
(Phrase 1)
Well momma, it’s been a while, since we had a talk, I thought that
Id drop on by, and try to ketch you up.
The family they all send their love. They said they’d stop by soon
I just thought, we could have a talk, the way we use to do.
(Phrase 2)
Now daddy he don’t come around, to see us any more, I think he
found the bottle, to help him fight his wars.
And granny well she is ailing and it won’t be too long till she is up there
with you, so you won’t be alone.
Chorus:
But Momma we miss you and we wish you were here.
I know the Good Lord took you but we don’t think is fair
But were just down here a trying, as hard as we can
To keep this family goin the way that you planed
(Phrase 3)
Now Momma please don’t worry, were all doing fine. Preacher
Jones from Sunday school drops by from time to time
And the welfare check keeps coming, their always on time, I guess
They haven’t heard the news that were just doing fine
Repeat Chorus:
(Phrase 4)
Bobby Joe is working hard down at the mill every night right after
School, it helps to pay the bills.
On weekends we all get up just before the dawn, the girls all do
The house chores and us guys we work the farm.
(Phrase 5)
Yesterday was Christmas and we all had a ball, running round the
Christmas tree as we watched the snowflakes fall.
Bobby Joe played Santa as he gave out the gifts, the young-ins all
Got candy and toys made out of sticks.
(Repeat Chorus) then repeat Phrase 1 –and fade out.
Well he makes his living playing country music
With his old guitar he roams from town to town
You can always find him standing on a corner
Pickin on his guitar and sippen on some Crown
Well the story goes he used to be a big star
Hell he even played the Opry so they say
But now he roams around with a tip Jar
Hopen that somebody ---will pay to hear him play
Choirs:
For life is hard and short in country music
There’s always someone new to take your place
But if you’re really good you just might make it
Unless you find the bottle ---and drink your fame away
People use to stand in line for hours
Just to hear him play his country songs
But over time he lost his mind to whisky
And like so many others –-- He went and lost it all
Now when you see him standing on your corner
Remember he’s a famous country star
So if you ask him to play a tune for ya
Don’t forget to put ---some money in his jar
Choirs:
For life is hard and short in country music
There’s always someone new to take your place
But if you’re really good you just might make it
Unless you find the bottle --- and drink your fame away
Lord I’m drown-in my sorrow and there’s nothin I can do
That will help me face tomorrow and this pain I’m goin through
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
Lord she said she’d always love me, but I tore that love a part
So here I am a die- in man, bleeding out from a broken heart
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
Choirs:
But now the lights are getting dimmer and its getten hard to breath
I can feel my soul is leaving so I’m down upon my knees
Jesus please forgive me for this thing that I must do
And oh dear god ------------- I’ve been s a fool
Now I know I’ve done so many things that I truly do regret
But losing her forever is too painful to except
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
Now I feel my body trembling; I can feel it get cold
And I know my life is ending with every drop of blood that flows
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
Repeat Choirs:.
And I told her I was sorry for all the pain I put her through
But I lied to her so many times she couldn’t hear the truth.
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
Well I should have seen this comin, but I was way to big a fool
For I thought she’d always love my no matter what Id do
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
Repeat Choirs:
When the sun comes up this morning Ill be on my way to hell
I’ll be dancing with the devil, for I fear he knows me well
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
And I guess that’s just the price that I’m gonna have to pay
For when the devils after you but you refuse to change your ways
Hum hum hum -hum hum hum hum hum hum
I’ve got an old Ford truck that I bought in 85
It’s got a lot of hard miles, but the motor still runs fine.
It’s a little beat up cause the paint is chippen
One door don’t open, and the tailgates missin
But even in the morning it starts up every time.
And I’ve got a big old dog that I’ve had for quite a while
She’s a real slow mover’ but I guess that’s just her stile
But when she hears that old Ford fire’n up
Quick as lightning she’s up in the truck
Ya that big old dog just sittin with a big ol smile
Chorus:
And I drive that truck every day to work and back
With my big old dog stretched out on a gunny sack
With the radio playing as loud as it can go
It’s just me and my dog and my truck goin down the road
When the weekend comes we head down to the lake
With a cooler of bear and a couple of big ole stakes
Now I prefer my steak cooked medium well,
But my big old dog likes it bloody as hell
But it don’t really matter cause shell eat it any ole way
Chorus:
And I drive that truck every day to work and back
With my big old dog stretched out on a gunny sack
With the radio playing just as loud as it can go
It’s just me and my dog and my truck goin down the road
It’s been a good old truck and it never really let me down
Sometimes I wonder how long it’s gonna be around
But when it’s time does come cause it just won’t start
Its gonna hurt me bad and probably break my hart
When I tear it down and sell the whole dang truck for parts
Lookin out my window
I’m thinkin bout my life
As I’m watchin all the rain drops
Falling from the sky
I’m thinking about tomorrow
And how its goanna be
Lookin out my window
Without you hear with me
Choirs:
I can feel a cold wind blowing
Through this old window pain
And every now and then
I can feel the rain
I can see the dark clouds forming
And there headin my way
As I’m looking out my window
On a dark and lonely day.
Looking out my window
I’m feeling like a fool
Cause trying to forget you
Is something I can’t do
And thinkin about tomorrow
Well it only brings me pain
So I’m looking out my window
While I pretend it’s only rain
Choirs:
I can feel a cold wind blowing
Through this old window pain
And every now and then
I can feel the rain
I can see the dark clouds forming
And there headin my way
As I’m looking out my window
On a dark and lonely day.
They say that love is like a dance
Where two lovers take the other’s hand
Where the sound of their hearts sets the beat
As their eyes and bodies softly meet
So dance with me tonight
Let me hold you oh so tight
Let me lead you as we go
As I sway you to and fro
Dance with me tonight
Let the music fill your heart
Let the feelings we share last the night
As we dance till the early morning light
Take my hand and let us share the night
As we dance till we see the morning light
We may find just what we’re looking for
As we glide so softly across the floor.
So dance with me tonight
Let me hold you oh so tight
Let me lead you as we go
As I sway you to and fro
Dance with me tonight
Let the music fill your heart
Let the love we share be the light
That guides us safely across the floor
The last thing I expected to see
Was you walkin over here to me
And the last thing I needed tonight
Was you walking back in my life
Choirs 1:
Cause what you want and what you
Need I can’t give you
What you want and what you need
Sure ain’t me
Girl you know that I always tried
To please you
But you knew it from the start
And you could feel in your heart
What you want and what you need
Girl Ain’t me
I can’t help but wonder why your here
The last time we talked I thought was clear
You know what we had wasn’t right
So why are you hear with me tonight
Choirs 2:
Cause what you want and what you
Need I can’t give you
What you want and what you need
Sure ain’t me
Girl you know that I always
Will love you
But you knew it from the start
And you could feel in your heart
What you want and what you need
Girl Ain’t me
Verse: 1
We’ll I heard you pokin fun at that old cowboy
Ya the one that’s leaning up against the bar
I heard you made a joke about his beard and his old clothes
Well I’m thinkin maybe you may have went too far
Chorus: 1
For that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
And he’s meaner-- than any man I’ve known
Yes that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
And from that look on his face I’m thinkin you should go
Verse: 2
I know you think your tough and that’s all right boy
And from the size of you I’m thinkin you can fight
But I’m hopin for your sake, your medical is paid
And you have someone to give you your last rights
Chorus: 2
For that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
He could bring you down with just a single blow
Ya that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
So don’t you come to me and say you didn’t know
Verse 3
I know to you he’s nothing but an old man
Who can barely stand up straight against the bar
Well I’ve got news for you, that old man you were talkin to
He’s by far the toughest cowboy in this bar
Chorus: 3
For that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
So you better turn around and walk away
Ya that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
And I’d hate to see what happens if you stay
Verse: 4
Well it wasn’t long ago when I first saw him
He was standing at that bar just like tonight
When this big ole buck stepped up and tried to call his bluff
That’s the first time I’ve seen a grown man cry
Chorus: 4
For that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
And he’s meaner-- than any man I’ve known
Yes that old man is sixteen ways too crazy
And every man whose here tonight -- would tell you so
Yes every man whose here tonight -- would tell you so
Structure your verses in a way the reader can better understand their meaning. If it is hard to read they may quit reading before they get to the end. Just because you know what you mean to say doesn’t always come across to the reader. Also be sure to be aware of 1st person, 2nd person and 3rd person. Try not to mix them up in your writings.
You seem to have talent now all you need is structure
Finally a song that make sense and rimes. I love it and do you have music for it yet. I am going to read more of you work. Keep it up, you have talent.
Well I was walking through the park last Sunday
When this little old man came up to me
He was holding on to a bible
As he got down on his knees
That’s when this little old man started preachin
As he stared straight up at me
He said get down, ya get down
Get down on your knees and pray
He said get down -- ya get down
Get down on your knees and pray
Get down on your knees all you sinners
And get ready for the Judgment Day
Just then this little old man started crying
As his tears rolled down his face
You could see in his eyes he was trying
To warn the whole human race
That the Day of Judgment was upon us
And these were to be our final days
He said get down, Ya get down
Get down on your knees and pray
He said get down -- Ya get down
Get down on your knees and pray
Get down on your knees all you sinners
And get ready for the Judgment Day
So when the Day of Judgment is upon us
Only those that are righteous will be spared
When the Day of Judgment is upon us
Only those that are righteous will be spared
So get down on your knees all you sinners
And hope that the good Lord hears your prayers
Ya get down -- Ya get down
Get down on your knees and pray
Ya get down -- Ya get down
Get down on your knees and pray
Get down on your knees all you sinners
And get ready for the Judgment Day
Well my daddy was a hard man
He never gave an inch
He’d hit you with a closed hand
If he couldn’t find a switch
Ya daddy was a hard man
Up until the day he died
And even though she always said she loved him
Even momma didn’t cry.
Choirs:
Even Momma didn't cry when daddy died
And no one at the funeral wondered why.
We all came out, and bowed our heads,
And said or last good by’s
But even though she always said she loved him
Even momma didn’t cry.
Well it all came down one evenin
After Daddy got home from work
He was curs-in at my mamma
He was being at his worst
Mamma said I’ve had it
Then shot him dill he died
And even though she always said she loved him
Even momma didn’t cry
Choirs:
Even Momma didn't cry when daddy died
And no one at the funeral wondered why.
We all came out, and bowed our heads,
And said or last good by’s
But even though she always said she loved him
Even momma didn’t cry.