SOMEBODY PINCH ME © Andy Taylor Lying here beside you, in this warm and safe cocoon Snuggled up together, like a pair of spoons Feeling your fingertips trace circles on my skin Am I lost in a dream, or is this happenin'' Somebody pinch me Can it be true Somebody pinch me Am I really here with you To have the love I always craved Lying here with me, I''m so amazed I gotta make sure you''re real Somebody pinch me I began to wonder, had love forgotten me I could have filled the emptiness, with some wannabe But I refused to settle, and now I've been made whole, I finally found the one whose name is written on my soul Bridge It was worth all the lonely nights The emptiness and fear ''Cuz baby now I hear you Whispering in my ear Chorus (C)Andy Taylor 678.908.3984 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005
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QUIT YOUR GRIN'N(AND DROP YOUR LINEN) © Andy Taylor Baby I've got a surprise for you, Mom has the kids for a night or two You get the door, I'll get the lights It's playtime honey and tonight's the night It's been a while since we've had this chance Let's get busy, I don't need romance CHORUS Take my hand I'll lead the way Woo hoo hoo it's time to play Its our turn honey, we're overdue Let's leave our cares at the bedroom door Scatter our clothes all across the floor We've got a lot of catching up to do Time's awastin', the clock is spinnin' So Quit your Grin'n and drop your linen Now I don't mean to come on so strong, The grin on your face says I'm not wrong The time is now, and it's so right To make a little love in the pale moonlight It's been way too long now heaven knows Since we've made some noise and let go CHORUS BRIDGE Let the neighbors call 911 It's just you 'n me baby, having fun CHORUS © Andy Taylor
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THE MORNING YOU © Andy Taylor The rustling of the covers The whisper of a kiss The sound of running water The showers' gentle hiss The blissful quiet humming Of a wordless melody It is the morning you, oh what it means to me CHORUS Heaven’s smiling on me With the sweetest surprise It woke up my heart And gave me new life A promise that all things I dared to dream came true A word of thanks to the Lord above For giving me the Morning you The Morning you Padding down the steps With your cute bare feet The smell of coffee brewing As the floor meets my feet I see you at the table With your dampened hair The love in your eyes, and your smiling face I want this for fifty years CHORUS BRIDGE I never knew love could feel this way May we have twenty thousand days To show what the Morning You means to me CHORUS © Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com
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SHE'S MY BABY © ANDY TAYLOR Sun kissed honey chestnut hair So beautiful it just ain't fair She's my baby, she's my girl Her legs would make a goddess cry Guys turn their heads when she walks by She's my baby, she's my girl Walking down the beach with her hand in mine The surf is tickling her toes Her Laughter brightens the night sky It's time I let her know She's my baby, she's my girl Mango moon hanging low in the sky I turn and drink in her cognac eyes She's my baby, she's my girl My hearts racing fast and I'm feeling a chill It's not from the warm June breeze Heaven's smiling down on me Now she's wearing my ring She's my baby, she's my girl She's my baby, she's my world OUTRO (background) She's my baby, she's my girl, she is my world She's my baby (background) She's got style, she has grace, I really love her face She's My baby (background) This is real I can't deny I love her cognac eyes She's my baby © Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com
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YOU ARE THE ONE © Andy Taylor (Female) Here I am, All dressed and ready to go, I’m just waiting for my cue, And I see, All my family and friends, Smiling at me from their pews But the one I am focused on, The one I want to see, Is you my love, waiting there for me, You are the one. Male Here I am, All dressed and ready to go Waiting here so nervously As the music starts to play, I see you walking towards me There’s no one more beautiful, for all the world to see. As you, my love, join hands with me, . You are the one I will laugh with The one I will cry with The one I’ll hold hands with and pray You are the one I will cling to I give this ring to The one I will love for all my days You are the one Male Take my hand, (take my hand) as we dance this first dance In front of family and friends I will lead, and sometimes follow you, On this road that has no end And tonight I want you to know, as we start our new life The joy I feel to have as my wife Chorus Bridge From the time we first met, I never had a doubt That loving you is what my life’s about, You are the one Chorus
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I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL © Andy Taylor, Ray Phillips, Richard Davis VERSE 1: Another town, another day Another night spent away This heartless road sure takes its toll The radio for company Wishing you were here with me I can't wait to hear you say hello CHORUS: I love it when you call Your sweet voice and that southern drawl And when your ringtone plays our song Mem'ries come on strong And I relive 'em all, I love it when you call VERSE 2: Another meal in Styrofoam I keep staring at my phone You must be busy with deadlines to meet I’ll be right here when you get free CHORUS: [Repeat] BRIDGE: It takes me back to Abilene Feels like you’re still sittin’ next to me Every time I hear your voice I fall I fall..... ohhhhh-- VERSE 3: Nice hotel, (big) empty room All I need is you... SOLO: [Guitar] CHORUS: [Repeat] And I relive 'em all, I love it when you call
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IRREVERSIBLE FACT OF LIFE © ANDY TAYLOR/JASON GARNER The Sun rises in the east, sets in the west The Moon and stars come out, it’s God’s work at His best It’s an irreversible fact of life The tide rolls in, then it rolls out No need to analyze, there is no doubt It’s an irreversible fact of life IT’S AN IRREVERSIBLE FACT OF LIFE BABY YOU ARE MY WORLD BEING ALONE JUST ISN’T RIGHT I’M SO GLAD YOU ARE MY GIRL MORNING NOON AND NIGHT IT’S (WE”RE) AN IRREVERSIBLE FACT OF LIFE Without the clouds, there wouldn’t be rain We can’t know love, without knowing pain It’s an irreversible fact of life Before you hear the thunder, first you see the light Baby when we met, we knew we got it right It’s an irreversible fact of life BRIDGE: IT'S IRREVERSIBLE, UNBELIEVABLE, UNDENIABLE THAT YOUR HEART FOUND ME SO INCREDIBLE, IT'S INDELIBLE, IT'S ONE OF LIFE'S MYSTERIES CHORUS © ANDY TAYLOR 210 DAVENHAM COURT ALPHARETTA , GA 30005 678.908.3984 A.TAYLOR@MAYBERRYINTL.COM
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SOMEBODY PINCH ME (C)Andy Taylor Lying here beside you In this warm and safe cocoon Snuggled up together like a pair of spoons Feeling your fingertips trace circles on my skin Am I lost in a dream, or is this happenin'' Chorus Somebody pinch me Can it be true Somebody pinch me Am I really here with you To have the love I always craved Lying here with me, I''m so amazed I gotta make sure you''re real Somebody pinch me I began to wonder had love forgotten me I could have filled the emptiness, with some wannabe But I refused to settle, and now I've been made whole I finally found the one who's name is written on my soul Chorus Bridge It was worth all the lonely nights The emptiness and fear ''Cuz baby now I hear you Whispering in my ear Chorus (C)Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com
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LAST MINUTE CHICK © Andy Taylor/Brooke Malouf/Richard Davis It’s been fourteen hours and forty eight days I thought by now you might'a changed your ways It’s Saturday night and I hear your ring tone play There’s only one thing you’d be calling me for It's the two minute warning and you're looking to score Well I shake my head as I press ignore I’M NOT YOUR TRUCK STOP, YOUR COFFEE SHOP YOUR FREE RIDE, OR YOUR PRACTICE WIFE YOUR DRIVE THRU AT THREE A.M. WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM I AIN’T THAT DESPERATE, YOU AINT THAT SLICK I AIN’T YOUR LAST MINUTE CHICK Well lookie here he’s right on time That new man I'm datin’ pullin in my drive If I know you, you’ll soon be coming by Now we both know that mighta worked before But honey it ain’t gonna work no more But I left you a note baby, on my door And it says I’M NOT YOUR TRUCK STOP, YOUR COFFEE SHOP YOUR FREE RIDE, OR YOUR PRACTICE WIFE YOUR DRIVE THRU AT THREE A.M. WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM THAT MIGHT HAVE WORKED WITH THE LAST GIRL YOU PICKED BUT I AIN’T THAT LAST MINUTE CHICK BRIDGE I GOTTA GO, SEE I FOUND SOMEBODY NEW BUT I’LL BLOW YOU A KISS FROM MY REAR VIEW CHORUS 3 I’M NOT YOUR TRUCK STOP, YOUR COFFEE SHOP YOUR FREE RIDE, OR YOUR PRACTICE WIFE YOUR DRIVE THRU AT THREE A.M. WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM I AIN’T THAT DESPERATE, N YOU AINT THAT SLICK I AIN’T YOUR LAST MINUTE CHICK TAG I’M NOT YOUR LAST MINUTE CHICK BYE-BYE (C) Andy Taylor, Brooke Malouf, Richard Davis 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com
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THE HERMANATOR © 2011 Andy Taylor/BMI, Tom Spencer/BMI They say we’re done, America''s through Apologizing ''round the world made people think it’s true Hope and change is what they preached With Occupy Wall Street we look like Spain and Greece We never had so many people on the dole But there is one man who will surely make us whole HE’S A STAND UP STRAIGHT TALKIN SON OF A GUN A BUSINESS MAN WHO’LL GET THE JOB DONE HE''LL TURN THIS COUNTRY ROUND ON A DIME WITH A PLAN CALLED 9-9-9 SAY GOODBYE TO THE I R S AND EPA AND HELLO TO AMERICA’S FINEST DAYS HE''S AN ECONOMIC PERCOLATOR HE’S THE HERMANATOR Boeing, fast and furious Solyndra makes me curious Trying to spend our way out of debt Man that ain’t worked yet He''s grounded in reality,and constitutionality We''re in a hole as big as a crater But He''ll pull us out. ‘cuz He''s THE HERMANATOR CHORUS 2 HE’S A STAND UP STRAIGHT TALKIN SON OF A GUN A BUSINESS MAN WHO WILL GET THE JOB DONE HE''ILL TURN THIS COUNTRY ROUND ON A DIME WITH A PLAN CALLED 9-9-9- HE’LL DRILL BABY DRILL ‘N REPEAL OBAMACARE GET RID OF DODD-FRANK AND CLEAR THE AIR OUR COUNTRY’S GREAT HE’LL MAKE IT GREATER HE IS... THE HERMANATOR Music…. BRIDGE HE AIN’T COUNTRY CLUB G.O. P. HE’S CONSERVATIVE LIKE YOU AND ME THIS TIME I''M NO SPECTATOR CHORUS I''M VOTIN FOR A STAND UP STRAIGHT TALKIN SON OF A GUN A BUSINESS MAN WHO WILL GET THE JOB DONE HE''LL TURN THIS COUNTRY ROUND ON A DIME WITH A LITTLE OF THAT 9-9-9 SAY GOODBYE TO THE I R S AND EPA AND HELLO TO AMERICA’S FINEST DAYS A REAL LIVE JOB CREATOR , NOT A COLLEGE EDUCATOR HE''S AN ECONOMIC PERCOLATOR THE HERMANATOR outro: I’m talking about an OBAMA CARE TERMINATOR HERMANATOR © 2011 Andy Taylor/BMI, Tom Spencer/BMI 678.908.3984 andy@hermanatorsong.com
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MELT THE HONEY © Andy Taylor/Tom Spencer I’ve been workin’, ding to dong Leaves no time for me ‘n you, girl something’s wrong With your job and the kids, you’ve got your hands full too Something’s gotta give, cuz babe we’re overdue PUT ON YOUR MISS ME JEANS AND YOUR HIGH HEEL SLINGS, THE ONES WITH THE PEEKABOO TOES WE’RE GONNA DANCE AND RE-ROMANCE, STAY OUT TIL THE BULLS COME HOME WE’LL FIND A KARAOKE BAR AND WE’LL SING LIKE STARS, MAKE OUT LIKE KIDS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR YEAH I KNOW IT MAY SOUND FUNNY HAHA YEAH, LET’S MELT THE HONEY It’s golden and delicious Gooey and nutritious It does no good sittin’ on the shelf, up high all by itself Time will make it separate It takes heat to regenerate What I’m sayin’s right on the money Yeah let’s melt the honey CHORUS LET’S GO! (SOLO) BRIDGE YOUR SMILE SAYS YOU AGREE THAT IT’S TIME FOR YOU AND ME AND BABY I CANT WAIT….SO CHORUS …..MAKE OUT LIKE KIDS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR I KNOW ITS FELT CRUMMY, BUT OUR LOVE IS OH SO YUMMY, GIRL I’M NO DUMMY, LET’S MELT THE HUNNY OH YEAH I’M TALKING BOUT BEING LIKE BUNNIES MELT THE HONEY (C) Andy Taylor/Tom Spencer 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL © Andy Taylor, Ray Phillips, Richard Davis Another town, another day Another night spent away This heartless road sure takes it toll Another meal, in Styrofoam I keep staring at my phone What I’d give to hear you say hello I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL YOUR SWEET VOICE AND THAT SOUTHERN DRAWL ‘N WHEN YOUR RING TONE PLAYS OUR SONG THE MEMORY COMES ON STRONG AND I RE-LIVE IT ALL I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL Remember when, we heard that song We hadn’t dated very long We were dancing to that George Strait tune When I fell in love with you CHORUS BRIDGE: IT TAKES ME THERE INSTANTLY AND I FEEL YOUR ARMS ‘ROUND ME EVERY TIME I HEAR YOUR VOICE I FALL, I FALL Nice hotel, big empty room All I need is you…..yeah SPOKEN BRIDGE AFTER “YEAH” HEY HONEY, NO, JUST GETTING IN TOUGH DAY, BUT IT’S BETTER NOW I MISS YOU TOO I CAN’T WAIT TO GET HOME BY THE WAY., CHORUS TAG: AND I RE-LIVE IT ALL, I LOVE IT WHEN YOU CALL © Andy Taylor, Ray Phillips, Richard Davis 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com
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SMOKE THROUGH A KEYHOLE --(First person version) © Andy Taylor NOTE: I also have version sung in 3rd person for other pitches I’m standing on the stage, they’re Ready to call my name, Graduation day man aint it cool Seems like only yesterday, we had Endless summer days Dad can I stay out and play A few more minutes please Where do I go from here My childhood has disappeared LIKE SMOKE THROUGH A KEYHOLE THE BLINK OF AN EYE STOP THE WIND WITH YOUR HANDS YOU COULDN’T IF YOU TRIED LIKE SAND THROUGH YOUR FINGERS TIME DOESN’T LINGER IT SLOWLY SLIPS AWAY AND THEN DISAPPEARS LIKE SMOKE, THROUGH A KEYHOLE Fast forward a few more years and a Couple thousand beers, I was Chasing tail and raising hail ‘n now I’m altar bound As we exchange our vows, I Can’t help but wonder how, after All this time, I am Standing up here From wild and crazy To responsibility CHORUS In the twilight of my life, Standing her with my wife, Watchin’ grown up kids with children of their own Hey Grandpa look at me, what a Sweet melody, I Never dreamed there’d be a day I’d hear that said to me When did I get here What happened to the years CHORUS © Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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SMOKE THROUGH A KEYHOLE – (3rd person) © Andy Taylor He’s standing on the stage, they’re Ready to call his name, Graduation day man aint it cool Seems like only yesterday, he had Endless summer days Dad can we stay out and play A few more minutes please Where does he go from here His childhood has disappeared LIKE SMOKE THROUGH A KEYHOLE THE BLINK OF AN EYE STOP THE WIND WITH YOUR HANDS YOU COULDN’T IF YOU TRIED LIKE SAND THROUGH YOUR FINGERS TIME DOESN’T LINGER IT SLOWLY SLIPS AWAY AND THEN DISAPPEARS LIKE SMOKE, THROUGH A KEYHOLE Fast forward a few more years and a Couple thousand beers, He was Chasing tail and raising hail ‘n now he’s altar bound As they exchange their vows, He Can’t help but wonder how, after All this time, He’s Standing up there From wild and crazy To responsibility CHORUS In the twilight of his life, Standing there with his wife, Watchin’ grown up kids with children of their own Hey Grandpa look at me, what a Sweet melody, He Thinks man I never thought I’d hear that said to me And when did I get here What happened to the years CHORUS © Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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MELT THE HONEY © Andy Taylor/Tom Spencer I’ve been workin’, ding to dong Leaves no time for me ‘n you, girl something’s wrong With your job and the kids, you’ve got your hands full too Something’s gotta give, cuz babe we’re overdue PUT ON YOUR MISS ME JEANS AND YOUR HIGH HEEL SLINGS, THE ONES WITH THE PEEKABOO TOES WE’RE GONNA DINE & DANCE AND RE-ROMANCE, STAY OUT TIL THE BULLS COME HOME WE’LL FIND A KARAOKE BAR AND PRETEND WE'RE STARS MAKE OUT LIKE KIDS IN THE BACK OF A CAR YEAH I KNOW IT MAY SOUND FUNNY HAHA- oh yeah LET’S MELT THE HONEY Girl you look delicious And you know, honey's so nutritious But it ain’t no good sittin', on the shelf, all by itself Candlelight and dinner Overtime for the sitter You know What I’m sayin’s right on the money Yeah let’s melt the honey CHORUS LET’S GO! (SOLO) BRIDGE  THAT LITTLE GRIN SAYS YOU AGREE LET'S MAKE SOME TIME FOR YOU AND ME JUST YOU AND ME, SO CHORUS …..MAKE OUT LIKE KIDS IN THE BACK OF A CAR YOU KNOW IT TASTES SO SWEET- WE’LL MAKE THE NIGHT COMPLETE- ALL WE NEED IS HEAT TO MELT THE HUNNY OH YEAH YEAH MELT THE HONEY MELT THE HONEY (C) Andy Taylor/Tom Spencer 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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Should've Been Me © 2012 Andy Taylor/Brooke Malouf/Richard Davis Holding hands and kicking leaves Window shopping on maple street Walking with my meant to be Happy and carefree Feet barely touch the ground Every time that she's around It's like the king of this sleepy town Finally found his queen Chorus 1: It should've been me Oh, it should've been me What I'd give to be making those memories I had the chance to have it all But now she's with Mr. Wonderful (And) he's living my dream It should've been me Slow dancing in the record store That used to be our thing But I've never seen that look before Or that diamond ring How could I have been so dumb I should have known this day would come Now I'm kicking myself for moving so slow And letting her go-----  Chorus 2: It should've been me Oh, it should've been me What I'd give to be making those memories I had the chance to have it all But now she's with Mr. Wonderful (And) he's taken the lead It should've been me Bridge:   Maybe we could have worked things out A different destiny One of us could have said "I'm sorry for everything" It should've been me ohhhh It should've been me ahhhhh Music break Would've Could've been her everything Tag:  It should've been me (repeat) (C) Andy Taylor/Brooke Malouf/Richard Davis 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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MELT THE HONEY © Andy Taylor/Tom Spencer Working ding to dong leaves no time for you Something’s gotta give, cuz babe we’re overdue PUT ON YOUR MISS ME JEANS AND YOUR HIGH HEEL SLINGS, THE ONES WITH THE PEEKABOO TOES WE’RE GONNA DINE & DANCE AND RE-ROMANCE, STAY OUT TIL THE BULLS COME HOME WE’LL FIND A KARAOKE BAR AND PRETEND WE'RE STARS MAKE OUT LIKE KIDS IN THE BACK OF A CAR YEAH I KNOW IT MAY SOUND FUNNY OH YEAH LET’S MELT THE HONEY Girl it's fundamental No fun can make you mental Same old stuff different day gets so boring Let's have some fun tonite Make the sparks ignite 'N get a little crazy yeah let's melt the honey CHORUS LET’S GO! (SOLO) BRIDGE   LET'S BREAK AWAY FROM ROUTINE AND MAKE SOME TIME FOR YOU AND ME JUST YOU AND ME, SO   CHORUS …..MAKE OUT LIKE KIDS IN THE BACK OF A CAR YOU KNOW IT TASTES SO SWEET- WE’LL MAKE THE NIGHT COMPLETE- ALL WE NEED IS HEAT TO MELT THE HUNNY OH YEAH YEAH MELT THE HONEY MELT THE HONEY (C) Andy Taylor/Tom Spencer 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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Should've Been Me – (new) © 2012 Andy Taylor/Brooke Malouf/Richard Davis Holding hands and kicking leaves Window shopping on maple street Walking with my meant to be, so care free Feet barely touch the ground Every time that she's around Feeling like the king of this sleepy town Who finally found his queen What's wrong with this scene That guy isn't me Chorus It should've been me It should've been me Oh What I'd give, to be making those memories I had the chance to have it all Now she found a new Mr. Wonderful 'N he's living MY dream Oh It should've been me Slow dancing in the record store That used to be our thing But I've never seen that look before Or that diamond ring How could I have been so dumb Should've known this day would come Now I'm kicking myself for letting her go 'Cuz now I know Chorus Music Break Bridge:   Maybe we could have worked things out A new beginning One of us could have said I'm sorry, for everything Chorus Tag:  Yea It should've been me (C) Andy Taylor/Brooke Malouf/Richard Davis 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor@mayberryintl.com 678.908.3984
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Note: This was a true collaboration...Anthony had the hook from a previous song, We re-wrote it and took it down a way different path. We developed the melody and then worked with Scott Patton (Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles) to tweak it musically. Hope you love it! Andy WRECKIN MACHINE – (FEMALE LYRIC) © Anthony Smothers / Andy Taylor He didn't know that dance floor audition Would lead him down the road to perdition It happened Friday night at The Whiskey Den A guys night out with his friends The bar was rockin they had a good crowd Complete with one girl who was on the prowl She had a hundred watt smile and a body for sin and slid into the seat right next to him SHE'S A WRECKIN MACHINE ACTING LIKE SHE'S THE HOTTEST THING ONE LOOK LEAVES YA NO DOUBT SHE'S THE KINDA GIRL HE WAS WARNED ABOUT GIRLS KNOW IT BUT GUYS CAN'T SEE SHE'S A WRECKIN MACHINE A little small talk and lot's of fire ball shots She said dance with me lemme see what you got They did a two step a salsa n when they danced real slow With a wicked grin she said c'mon let's go SHE'S A WRECKIN MACHINE AINT CHECKING FOR NO WEDDING RING ONE LOOK LEAVES YA NO DOUBT SHE'S THE KINDA GIRL HE WAS WARNED ABOUT GIRLS KNOW IT BUT GUYS CAN'T SEE SHE'S A WRECKIN MACHINE So my girlfriend thought it'd be a nice surprise For us to hit the town and meet up with the guys But she spotted his truck at the Pioneer Inn And that's when it all hit the fan CHORUS 3 SHE'S A WRECKIN MACHINE SHES THE HOTTEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN SHE GRABBED A TWELVE GAUGE FROM THE BACK OF HIS TRUCK AND PUMPED HIS CHEVY FULL OF THAT HIGH GRADE BUCK SHE HURLED HER RING AND SAID I'VE HAD ENOUGH AND YOU CAN BET YOUR HOUSE SHE'S GONNA LAWYER UP ALL THE GIRLS KNOW IT, AND NOW HE SEES SHE'S A WRECKIN MACHINE TAG: He didn't know that dance floor audition Would lead him down the road to perdition © Anthony Smothers/Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor1228@gmail.com
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LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS © Andy Taylor/Anthony Smothers/Chip Martin Grandpa worked in a foundry, hot iron all day long Said when the kids grow up and move away gonna open me up a pool hall But the black lung got him it was hard to accept He never saw his dreams and he lived with regret, oh no Daddy's a mechanic workin nine to five Dragging home every day more dead than alive He dreamed of the track, but doubts held him back Now at night he's in a dark room, drinking jack I grew up watching them in their misery Now it's time to make a change in our family tree LIVIN MORE, N DYIN LESS PLAYING IT SAFE AIN'T THE KEY TO MY HAPPINESS I'VE GOT A FIRE BURNIN INSIDE OF ME IF I FAIL OR SUCCEED, I'M LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS, LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS I got a buddy who's a song writer, but he's a Lawyer by trade His dream was some day every one in Nashville would know his name He spent years on music row trying to get a yes When he did they called him an overnight success oh yea Tracy and Danni, from Boston Mass Were taking a cake decorating class They got an idea n went on Shark Tank Mr Wonderful bought in and now they're making bank I get inspired when I hear stories like these Cuz one of these days they'll be talking bout me CHORUS BRIDGE The choices Dad and Grandpa made taught me If you do what you love it will set you free LIVIN MORE, (WOAAA) LIVIN MORE, (WOAAA) LIVIN MORE CHORUS 3 LIVIN MORE, N DYIN LESS PLAYING IT SAFE AIN'T THE KEY TO MY HAPPINESS I'VE GOT A FIRE BURNIN INSIDE OF ME IF I FAIL OR SUCCEED, I'M LIVIN MORE, N DYIN LESS PLAYING IT SAFE AIN'T THE KEY TO MY HAPPINESS I'VE GOT A FIRE BURNIN INSIDE OF ME IF I FAIL OR SUCCEED, I'M LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS, LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS © Andy Taylor/Anthony Smothers/Chip Martin 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor1228@gmail.com 678.908.3984
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GOOD WHILE IT LASTED © Andy Taylor/Anthony Smothers Black Chevy trucks, n Waffle House signs Old flannel shirts, n the scent of pine Reminds me of what was, but will never be She said we're done and she doesn't love me I need an 80 proof remedy SO SET EM UP, N I'LL SHOOT EM DOWN HEY BARTENDER, ANOTHER ROUND IT TAKES STRONG MEDICATION FOR HEART ACHE ERADICATION TONIGHT I'M GONNA GET BLASTED TOMORROW I'LL LOOK BACK AND SAY IT WAS GOOD WHILE IT LASTED Re-sided her house, hard-scaped her yard Side by side ,we worked real hard Every night I'd hold her tight,she made my world spin right Sugar in my eyes made me blind to the signs I was hers, but she was never mine CHORUS 2 SO SET EM UP, N I'LL SHOOT EM DOWN KEEP EM COMING TIL I FALL DOWN IT TAKES STRONG MEDICATION FOR HEART ACHE ERADICATION TONIGHT I'M GONNA GET BLASTED TOMORROW I'LL LOOK BACK AND SAY IT WAS GOOD WHILE IT LASTED BRIDGE ANOTHER BREAK UP AIN'T NO JOKE MY PICKEROUTER MUST BE BROKE YEA I'LL GET OVER HER IN TIME WELL HELLO SWEET THING, YOU SURE ARE LOOKIN FINE CHORUS 3 SO SET EM UP, N WE'LL SHOOT EM DOWN HEY BARTENDER ONE MORE ROUND IT TAKES ALL KINDS OF MEDICATION FOR HEART ACHE ERADICATION WE'LL HOWL AT THE MOON AND GET BLASTED TOMORROW WE'LL LOOK BACK AND SAY IT WAS GOOD WHILE IT LASTED © 2015 Andy Taylor/Anthony Smothers 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor1228@gmail.com 678.908.3984
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LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS © Andy Taylor/Anthony Smothers/Chip Martin Grandpa worked in a foundry, hot iron all day long Said when the kids grow up and move away gonna open me up a pool hall But the black lung got him it was hard to accept He never saw his dreams and he lived with regret, oh no Daddy's a mechanic workin nine to five Dragging home every day more dead than alive He dreamed of the track, but doubts held him back Now at night he's in a dark room, drinking jack I grew up watching them in their misery Now it's time to make a change in our family tree LIVIN MORE, N DYIN LESS PLAYING IT SAFE AIN'T THE KEY TO MY HAPPINESS I'VE GOT A FIRE BURNIN INSIDE OF ME IF I FAIL OR SUCCEED, I'M LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS, LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS Tracy and Danni, from Boston Mass Were taking a cake decorating class They got an idea n went on Shark Tank Mr Wonderful bought in and now they're making bank I get inspired when I hear stories like these Cuz one of these days they'll be talking bout me CHORUS BRIDGE The choices Dad and Grandpa made taught me If you do what you love it will set you free LIVIN MORE, (WOAAA) LIVIN MORE, (WOAAA) LIVIN MORE CHORUS 3 LIVIN MORE, N DYIN LESS PLAYING IT SAFE AIN'T THE KEY TO MY HAPPINESS I'VE GOT A FIRE BURNIN INSIDE OF ME IF I FAIL OR SUCCEED, I'M LIVIN MORE, N DYIN LESS PLAYING IT SAFE AIN'T THE KEY TO MY HAPPINESS I'VE GOT A FIRE BURNIN INSIDE OF ME IF I FAIL OR SUCCEED, I'M LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS, LIVIN MORE N DYIN LESS © Andy Taylor/Anthony Smothers/Chip Martin 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 a.taylor1228@gmail.com 678.908.3984
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PRAISE Andy Taylor/Chip Martin Early in the morning as I drop to my knees My burdens are overwhelming me Praying 'bout the same old has become such a grind Weighing heavy on my spirit and my mind Lord would you give me a word to lighten my way Then I heard you whisper...Praise (whispered) CHORUS 1 PRAISE, I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE PRAISE, LORD I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE WITH HANDS RAISED I GIVE YOU ALL, GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE I left my cares and worries at the cross For you my Redeemer have paid the cost My chains and all my burdens have been released You truly are the one, the Christ the Prince of Peace Now, I've been set free, I am hands free, my spirits free to Praise (whispered) CHORUS 2 PRAISE I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE PRAISE, LORD I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE WITH HANDS RAISED I LIFT MY HEART MY VOICE AND GIVE YOU PRAISE BRIDGE YOU SAID IT WITH A WHISPER, BUT I JUST WANNA SHOUT PRAISING YOU MY LORD IS WHAT MY LIFE IS ALL ABOUT CHORUS 3 PRAISE, I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE PRAISE, LORD I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE WITH HANDS RAISED I GIVE YOU ALL, GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE OH PRAISE OH PRAISE I GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE I GIVE YOU ALL, GIVE YOU ALL MY PRAISE © Andy Taylor 210 Davenham Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 678.908.3984 a.taylor1228@gmail.com
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