NEW CD: Sometimes In The Wind
Take Me Down
When God reveals our true identity to us…when we know we’re washed forever in the blood of Jesus…when He shows us that we are, without a doubt, His child…when He shows us who we are in Christ…well, I think we just can’t get enough of our life in Him… we finally know we’re forever free and we never want it to end.
Early on a Sunday’s when I heard ‘em singin’ songs
Shoutin’ ‘bout a brand new mornin’ that was sure to come
Over on the shoreline they were leavin’ all their wrongs
Routin’ all their burdens to the Cross of God’s Pure SonI listened to a preacher talk of how it came to be
That all of this creation could not live in harmony
There was a separation deep in everyone ya see
Til God raised up His Savior now in Him there is no meGod did all the givin’ ‘til I finally understood
This life that I been livin’s from two old pieces of wood
That water’s just to show you know that He was crucified
Jesus is the water come on in and get your rideTake me down to the river
Let that cleansin’ water cover me
Take me down to the river
I’m stayin’ in ‘til I’m forever free
BlueBoyBlue
I love my dog Tux…he’s the mascot at my bank, accountant’s office, lawyer’s firm…everyone love’s the little guy. I got to thinkin’ what it would be like to have someone take him from me…this song is the story of what that might be like…who’d be the dog in that scenario?
I got him in the springtime
We’d go fishin’ in the rain
Both of us needed a good friend
I took to him he did the sameHe had short hair one sock and blue eyes
There wasn’t much he wouldn’t chase
Every mornin’ ‘fore the sunrise
He’d hit the bed and kiss my faceSometimes I stand out in the back yard
Starin’ out beyond the fence
It don’t matter where you are
Stealin’ a best friend don’t make senseShe said she’d love me for a lifetime
That she’d always be true
That was more than just a white lie
Now who’s the dog among the twoBlueBoyBlue
Can’t ya hear me callin’ you
BlueBoyBlue
Can’t believe she took you too
My Forever Decision
Probably the most favorite song I’ve ever written…I believe there’s this incredible love encompassing husbands and wives–a love purchased with blood that results in us bein’ God’s forever decision…also, because of that truth, we get to say ‘you’re my forever decision’.
I recall the first time I laid eyes on you
Then I knew that you were the right one for me
And I still want the whole world to seeWe’ve been through some bad times
Had our share o’ good
All-in-all I’d say that it’s been what it should be
I wouldn’t change one thing if I couldNow that the years have gone by A harmony remains
My part’s yours and your part’s mine
In a love for you refrainMy forever decision is you
In whatever this life takes us through
In your heart just remember I’ll always be true
My forever decision is you
Chicken Run
I’m old enough to remember when, if you wanted chicken for supper, you didn’t go to town for one, or to the chicken-cookin’ place cause there weren’t any…you went out to the yard-n-gotcha one. My Grandma, Little Momma, was the best ring-necker you ever saw…she’d hit that screen door and son them chicken’s went to scatterin’…freshest chicken I ever ate…the prelude was just as tasty.
When I was just a young boy out on the family farm
That chicken coup was standin’ right next to the barn
We’d all get situated waitin’ for the fun
Supper time was comin’ after chores were done
We all took our places in the noonday sun
Grandma hit the screen door shoutin’ ‘Kingdom Come!’
Chicken runShe had on her bonnet high-tops cinched up tight
Her water it was boilin’ she was ready for the fight
She commenced to movin’ dress up to her knees
Every bird in that backyard was headin’ for the trees
Feathers flyin’ chickens cryin’ where’s the slowest one
Grandma closin’ in a shoutin’ ‘Kingdom Come!’
Chicken runThose escapades were famous in our family
Folks like brother Amos would come by just to see
Some would take a rooster bet on some ol’ hen
Grandpa kept the wages just so anyone could win
When Grandma caught a big’un it was time to get ya some
We was standin’ at the back door waitin’ for ‘Y’all Come!’
Chicken runWell that was thirty years ago and I remember still
Every Sunday mornin’ when I get an urge to fill
No one comes and watches and no one knows the thrill
Of runnin’ after supper like a chicken run will
I ain’t as fast as Grandma but I still can catch me some
There’s feathers flyin’ chickens cryin’ shoutin’ ‘Kingdom Come!’
Chicken run
Sister Sarah’s Tears
Just outside my home town there’s a wonderful place called Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch where kids without parents get all the blessings–all the love–they need. God always provides, regardless of circumstance–even through the tears of a blessing giver…I believe that blessing is ageless.
I was sure a young one when I lost my Mom and Dad
The Boy’s Home wasn’t much but it’s the only life I had
I was one of many there were doubts and there were fears
One thing made it better it was Sister Sarah’s tearsSomethin’ in the words she sang made empty seem alright
I felt the gift of love again and made it through each night
Days turned into weeks turned into months turned into years
I could feel he warmth each night from Sister Sarah’s tearsHer voice was like a Daddy’s arms and like a Momma’s love
On a cold night in December’s when I learned the meanin’ of
Fears and tears from all those years returned amidst the flames
I stood there in the doorway cryin’ out her nameI have grown much older but I never will forget
Though all these years have passed there’s never been one with regret
Cause I will see her soon I’m sure when Heaven first appears
I’ll tell everyone I’m here because of Sister Sarah’s TearsGo home children Go home children
Run to the other side
Go home children Go home children
In His arms abide
Miss Porter
Certain things remain mysteries to me…for instance, the taking of one’s life. A friend of mine did just that…while I certainly don’t understand it all, I do understand the sufficiency of God’s grace. Scripture says nothin’ can separate us from the love of God…I think my friend Willa experienced her Father’s favor when she rang Heaven’s bell.
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody see
Why anyone would leave here
Til all her pain was freeWho’s gonna play this fiddle
Who’s gonna sing Steel Rails
Who’s gonna solve this riddle
Only Miss Porter can tellShe’d talk of Amarillo
Her tainted wedding dress
She used to have this fellow
He’s not the cause of thisThere was no one to blame
She found out at the end
Somehow a shooter bore her name
When death became Miss Porter’s final friendShe left us with this riddle
Did Miss Porter finally ring Heaven’s bellShe had so many questions
She never found the answer to
Her heart won’t ache any longer
Up there behind the moon
Big Ol’ Yeller Moon
True story…well, most of it anyway. There wasn’t really a barn dance; it was a Young Life meetin’…my love was instant–her’s took awhile…but that moon was dang-sure yellow…and she did say yes.
I met her at a barn dance she was five and eighteen
She was actin’ cool I played along
She had the dangdest blue eyes I ever had seen
I wasn’t raised a fool we swayed each songSlow ones fast ones every single tune
With the moonlight shinin’ through
I said ‘now can I give my heart to you’
Underneath that big ol’ yeller moonI was out of roses when the daylight came
Waitin’ for her answer at the door
She was doubtin’ poses I was doin’ the same
Takin’ one more glance hopin’ for moreA slow yes is better than a fast no so
With the moonlight shinin’ through
She said ‘yes I’ll give my heart to you’
Underneath that big ol’ yeller moonBig ol’ yeller moon come mornin’ night or noon
We’re gonna build a love shop
And we’re never gonna stop
Underneath that big ol’ yeller moon
Big ol’ yeller moon
Last Teardrop
I would venture to say we’ve all had a crush on someone who never knew it…there’s probably always gonna be a sense of wonder…honestly, I think we’re with the person God wants us to be with regardless…do ya think ‘wonder’ ever gets a last teardrop?
I moved here in the second grade and sat behind her there
She was just a little thing with curly auburn hair
I fell in love with Molly that very first time
And I told my best friend Scooter I was gonna make her mineThe next ten years got harder there were desperation moves
When she ran off to BigTown I thought I was goin’ too
One day in the paper an announcement set a date
I realized my love for Molly Brown would have to waitI kissed her on the cheek and shook her husband’s hand
Then drove off to our favorite spot in town
Beneath that lovin’ tree I held a wedding band
And gave a last teardrop to Molly BrownMolly left the BigTown after twenty years of pain
Her Momma wrote to tell me she was comin’ on a train
I went back through the years rememberin’ eighteen
Wonderin’ if she ever knew just what she meant to meI kissed her on the cheek and took her Momma’s hand
We stood there as they laid her in the ground
Her best friend handed me a tarnished wedding band
And gave a last teardrop to Molly BrownI go back through the old times some I still don’t understand
While divin’ to our favorite spot in town
Beneath that lovin’ tree I hold that wedding band
And give a last teardrop to Molly BrownI think about her often when the springtime comes around
And give a last teardrop to Molly Brown
Since You Went Away
The loss of a loved one is devastating…however, I’ve experienced God’s remarkable comfort here in the afterglow. We may not feel as such, but Scripture says our path is brighter regardless. I believe those who pass from this life to life in His presence never look back…don’t think we should either…but, sometimes we do. Sure, it hurts sometimes…but honestly, what more could we possible want for those we love than for them to experience their completion in Christ, escorted by angels.
No one comes to play here I can’t make the sunshine stay
Even the stars all seem to fade here Since you went awayI can’t recall a mornin’ Darkness is my day
Lonesome gives no warnin’ Since you went awayDid the angels find you
Did they light the way
Never look behind you
We’re gonna be okay
Since you went awayGuess I’ll keep the ring Try to fill the void
With mostly everything Losin’ you destroyed
When you went awayI still hear you laughin’ On those Sunday trips to town
Then my world it all comes crashin’ down
Since you went away
Overlookin’ You
It takes us guys a little while before we can finally figure out what we have when a woman thinks we’re special…it sorta spooks us a little…anyway, one day–if God says the same–overlookin’ turns into lookin’ which turns into…well, let’s just say courage overcomes the spooks.
When I get down to your home town here’s what I’m gonna do
Bet on the hunch that you’ve still got a bunch-o-love for me in you
I’ll stand outside I’ll eat the pride ‘til I get right with you
I’ll beg-n-steal for one more meal of that sweet lovin’ youMistakes were made I ain’t afraid of bein’ here with you
I’d rather take my chances in a jungle than a zoo
I’ll throw away my yesterdays and give the rest to you
Spend every ever after runnin’ after lovin’ youNow if we’re gonna make it work here’s what we’re gonna do
Stop all that dang complainin’ after all who’s kiddin’ who
You know I know that you’re the one who’ll love me through and through
It’s finally clear now that I’m here there’s nothin’ near like lovin’ youI’m overlookin’ lookin’ over overlookin’ you
I’m through with all this no can see I’m ready to be true
There’s no one else I’d rather be around as much as you
I’m overlookin’ lookin’ over overlookin’ you
Biscuit Bill
All the bumps of life can’t deny our Father’s faith in us…I think He believes in us no matter the circumstance…sometimes we put some of our own faith in perceived quick fixes…when, actually, even though patience is certainly a bitter plant, I think it bears sweet fruit…the fruit of the Spirit.
I was down to nothin’ my pockets nothin’ filled
A deep hole was a step up the circumstance was ill
I took twenty dollars from Papa’s coffee can
Like the common thief I was I turned tail and ranJust outside the county line a horserace soon to be
I thought I’d picked a winner he looked that way to me
This first attempt at losin’ it wouldn’t be my last
The heartbeat of a gambler is mighty hard to passNever found the upside so many years I tried
Hard times came by easily I couldn’t fight the tide
Til one night in an old church house I bet on savin’ grace
I was broken by the Gambler’s Cross where Jesus took my placeSittin’ in that rockin’ chair beside my Daddy’s bed
I’ll remember always these last few words he said
When I told him ‘bout that twenty bucks
And how I’d learned to pray he said
You can’t out-faith the Good Lord son
He’s thrown your past awayRun run Biscuit Bill I got debts to pay
Run run Biscuit Bill dont’ see no other way
One of many lessons learned I wouldn’t change it still
I’m grateful for that twenty bucks I bet on Biscuit Bill
Sometimes in the Wind
I know exactly where my wife is today, and forever…she’s in the presence of God…I know she really can’t communicate with me anymore…but…ever once in awhile I think I hear her precious voice again…in a sunrise, a niece’s eyes, a bloom, even in the wind…a gentle reminder of how grateful I am that she ever loved me to begin with.
Every now and then
You come back around
Sometimes in the wind
Memories aboundThe way your eyes caress my face
The love you gave me I still taste
Sometimes in the windEvery now and then
I pull out your photograph
Sometimes in the wind
Comes a distant laughUp there in glory are your eyes still blue
I can remember when I think of you
Sometimes in the windEvery now and then
I come back to you
Sometimes in the wind
Absence opens toWhat I came to say ʻThanks for lovinʼ meʼ
I guess in some way our ove will always be
Sometimes in the wind
1st CD: Music Mountain
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