Song Lyrics - © 2009 - Alan Shephard

The Lyrics of Alan Shephard Sr.

The Fun We Used To Have| Vanilla Cream| I Found My Future Wife Today

Here is the original song written by Bob Beckley, melody by Ed Leavitt

I Got Married On The Interstate

Audio Version - Sung by Ed Leavitt

[VERSE 1]

I met her on the on-ramp, man, her tail lights looked so fine

Her blinker and my lonely heart were keeping perfect time

I knew I had to have that girl as we merged on Twenty-four

So I shifted down and then I pushed the pedal to the floor

Well, I pulled up beside her Vette and yelled "I love you, hon"

She let me know in sign language I was her number one

Our future raced right through my head with every passing mile

From first kiss to engagement ring, then we walked down the aisle

[CHORUS]

I got married on the interstate on the way to work today

It was high speed heaven as I drove like hell and tried not to tailgate

We zoomed right through our honeymoon, four kids and ten sweet years

I got married on the interstate and divorced at Exit Eight

[VERSE 2]

I could tell she wanted me by the wild look in her eyes

The way she weaved across four lanes said she was the teaser type

But blue lights in my rearview brought our dream life to a stop

You should've heard the laughter when I told those stupid cops

[CHORUS]

I got married on the interstate on the way to work today

It was high speed heaven as I drove like hell and tried not to tailgate

We zoomed right through our honeymoon, four kids and ten sweet years

I got married on the interstate and divorced at Exit Eight

[BRIDGE]

The judge said "what's your story, why so heavy on the gas"

I said "Life is fleeting and you've got to live it fast"

[CHORUS]

I got married on the interstate on the way to work that day

It was high speed heaven as I drove like hell and tried not to tailgate

We zoomed right through our honeymoon, four kids and ten sweet years

I got married on the interstate and divorced at Exit Eight

Yeah, I got married on the interstate and divorced at Exit Eight

Now, here is my reply:

I Found My Future Wife Today

Audio Version - Sung by Ed Leavitt

[VERSE 1]

I was parked behind the billboard, when this car went screaming past

My radar lit up ninety-five, so I quickly floored the gas

Ahead I saw a red Corvette, followed closely by a van

Smoke poured out from the tailpipe, I’m surprised it even ran

Well, I pulled behind the piece of junk, and turned the blue lights on

The Corvette driver waved to me and in no time she was gone

I walked up to the window just as the left rear tire went flat

I yelled what the hell is going on, and he yelled at me right back

[CHORUS]

I found my future wife today here on the interstate

The wild look in her blue eyes said honey don’t be late

I could tell I made her heart race by the way she hit the gas

I found my future wife today and she was gone in a flash

[VERSE 2]

I wrote the guy a citation, and then I had his junker towed

I parked back in my hiding spot and looked on up the road

When that Corvette passed by me with a pickup on her butt

I flashed my lights on once again and walked up to that truck

And he said….

[CHORUS]

I found my future wife today here on the interstate

The wild look in her blue eyes said honey don’t be late

I could tell I made her heart race by the way she hit the gas

I found my future wife today and she was gone in a flash

[BRIDGE]

I jumped in my car, sped up the road, and pulled over that red car

Her blonde hair and her sweet perfume handcuffed my heart

[CHORUS]

I found my future wife today here on the interstate

The wild look in her blue eyes said honey don’t be late

I could tell I made her heart race by the way she hit the gas

I found my future wife today and she was gone in a flash

Yeah, I found my future wife today, and she said kiss my……..

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Country Dreams

[VERSE 1]

I’m not sure how it started,

Way back there in my mind,

When you know what it is you really want,

But it seems so hard to find,

Just keep working toward your goal,

Funny how things start to appear,

Suddenly one day you start to realize,

It all becomes so clear,

[CHORUS 1]

I’m living my Country Dre-ams,

Sitting here at my favorite spot,

Doing nothing but skipping rocks,

Chasing you on the river bank,

I’m fishing by a lazy stre-am,

Got a cold one in my hand,

Looking out over all this land,

Knowit’s God that I must thank,

Cuz I’m living my Country Dreams

[VERSE 2]

Now sometimes you have these dreams,

That you didn’t know you had,

But once they’re right in front of you,

You want them oh so bad,

[CHORUS 2]

I’m living my Country Dre-ams,

A little baby here in my arms,

Make sure I keep him safe from harm,

Away from places dark and dank,

I’m loving her as my tears stre-am,

Great at everything she does,

Most perfect boy that ever was,

And I have my wife to thank,

Cuz I’m living my Country Dreams

[BRIDGE]

Spent so many hours, at that writing desk,

Will they love my songs, today will be the test,

[CHORUS 3]

I’m living my Country Dre-ams,

Writing songs at my favorite spot,

A monster hit now is what I got,

And you can take that to the bank,

Everythin’s happenin’ now it se-ems,

Got a big check in my hand,

All those people out in the stands,

Again it’s God that I must thank,

Cuz I’m living my Country Dreams

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Vanilla Cream

Country – Slow

[VERSE 1]

I like walking through the mall

Do that a lot since you’ve been gone

The stores remind me so much of you

So I don’t feel so all alone

I head straight for the candle shop

Stand out front with my eyes closed

People walk by me and they just stare

As the visions go up my nose

[CHORUS]

Vanilla Cream, burning by the bed

Memories of you, filling up my head

They say I’m crazy, standing here like this

But I can taste it, the memory of your kiss

And Vanilla Cream

[VERSE 2]

I know the people look at me

But I really couldn’t care

I need to keep your memory strong

Pay no attention to their stares

So I head to the department store

Go straight over to the cologne

Stand there searching through all the samples

But only one smell takes me home

[CHORUS]

Vanilla Cream, coming from our bed

Memories of you, filling up my head

They say I’ve lost it, standing here like this

I can’t just toss it, the memory of your kiss

And Vanilla Cream

[BRIDGE]

When I’m feeling really brave, I’ll grab an ice cream cone

Your scent is what I crave, as I sit quietly by your stone

[CHORUS]

Vanilla Cream, burning by the bed

Memories of you, your scent it fills my head

I miss you so much, it’s the only way

I can feel your touch, make it through my day

Vanilla Cream, coming from our bed

Memories of holding you, it’s all that fills my head

I miss you so much, and this is the only way

I can feel your touch, make it through my day

With Vanilla Cream

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The Fun We Used To Have

[VERSE 1]

I found my high school yearbook

Scanned through all my old friends

Thought of the things we used to do

And the trouble that we got in

If my old man had ever known

Just half of what we’d done

I wouldn’t be sitting here today

Hell, I’d still be on the run

[CHORUS]

The fun we used to have

Doing absolutely nothing

Acting like we were tough

And thinking we were something

The trouble we got into

And we would only laugh

What I wouldn’t give, if I could only relive

The fun we used to have

[VERSE 2]

Like that time we got pulled over

For driving down railroad tracks

Hauled us all over to the station

Put us in a room out back

Decided that no matter what

We would have the last laugh

When they finally told us to go home

We had their fingerprint pad

[CHORUS]

The fun we used to have

Doing absolutely nothing

Acting like we were tough

And thinking we were something

The trouble we got into

And we would only laugh

What I wouldn’t give, if I could only relive

The fun we used to have

[BRIDGE]

Now I’m older and wiser, and I have kids of my own

They think that I’m too stupid, there’s no way I could have known

[CHORUS]

The fun that they just had

Doing absolutely nothing

Acting like they were tough

And thinking they were something

The trouble they got into

I would probably have a calf

But what I wouldn’t give, if I could only relive

The fun we used to have

But what I wouldn’t give, if I could only relive

The fun we used to have

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I’ll Write You Back
© 2009 – Alan Shephard

[V1]

I was looking through the attic and found your letter,
The one you wrote me many years ago,
Where you promised me that life would get much better,
You loved me and couldn’t wait til we grew old.

Isn’t it funny how things change as the years go by,
One day you left me sad and by myself,
Even though your old note is now yellowed and dry,
I think doing what it says just might help.

[CHORUS]

I’ll write you back, back into my life,
Back to when you lived here, as my loving wife,
I’ll take pen and paper, rewrite the sands of time,
I’ll write you back, back when you were mine.

[V2]

I’ll start off by telling you, what my life has been like,
Every day since you went away,
The birthdays, weddings, and those morning hikes,
Old memories I think will never fade.

I’ll probably have to write, more than just one note,
Don’t think that I can fit it on one page,
They mean so much to me, those loving words you wrote,
It helps to keep me sane, and fight against the rage.

[CHORUS]

I’ll write you back, back into my life,
Back to when you lived here, as my loving wife,
I’ll take pen and paper, rewrite the sands of time,
I’ll write you back, back when you were mine.

[BRIDGE]

Now I’ll take this letter, set it here against your grave,
Next to all the flowers, and the memories I've saved.

[CHORUS]

I’ll write you back, back into my life,
Back when you were living, as my loving wife,
I’ll take this pen and paper, as I always do,
I’ll write you back, as my loving wife.

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We’re Saving Country Music (One Song At ATime)

Audio Version - Sung by Ronnie Lee Hurst

[VERSE 1]

We come from the hills of Kentucky,

And the rocky shores of Maine,

Grew up along the Mississippi,

And the flat Nebraskan plains.

Fed on the formula of Ferlin,

Sung to sleep at night by Merle,

Spent our teenage years with Hank Jr,

Back when George and Tammy owned the world.

And now….

[CHORUS]

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time,

Might not all have steel guitars,

Or sing with perfect rhymes,

We’re out there on the road each day,

The stage most every night,

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time.

[VERSE 2]

Some say it don’t sound like Country,

This is not the way it’s done,

But I can honestly assure you,

We know right where we came from.

The man in black is guiding the pencil,

When we sit down to write another song,

And coming from the back of a lonesome Cadillac,

The melodies come out strong.

[CHORUS]

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time,

Might not all have steel guitars,

Or sing with perfect rhymes,

We’re out there on the road each day,

The stage most every night,

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time.

[BRIDGE]

This might not be the good times,

We won’t make the world go away,

As long as we’re not in San Quentin,

Through us you can hear them say.

[CHORUS]

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time,

Might not all have steel guitars,

Or sing with perfect rhymes,

We’re out there on the road each day,

The stage most every night,

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time.

We’re saving Country music,

One song at a time.

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I Tried My Best

Country – Slow Tempo – Male/Female

[VERSE 1]

There is a tree down by the river,

Underneath we’d hug and kiss,

Make plans for our life together,

Funny what became of it.

I tried so hard to make us a life,

But there was always nothing left,

So finally I had to realize,

Honey, I tried my best.

[CHORUS]

I tried my best,

Gave all I had,

To give to you,

You gotta laugh,

To think of us,

All we’ve been through,

To end this way,

You see it too,

I’ve earned a rest,

I tried my best.

[VERSE 2]

Remember all the different jobs,

And the places we’ve moved to,

It never seemed to quite work out,

Least what we meant it to.

But…

[CHORUS]

I tried my best,

Gave all I had,

To give to you,

You gotta laugh,

To think of us,

All we’ve been through,

To end this way,

You see it too,

I’ve earned a rest,

I tried my best.

[BRIDGE]

After all these years together, I wind up in this place,

Cancer in my body, tears running down your face.

[CHORUS]

I tried my best,

Gave all I had,

To give to you,

You gotta laugh,

To think of us,

All we’ve been through,

To end this way,

You see it too,

I’ve earned a rest,

I tried my best.

I hope you know how much I love you,

I tried my best,

Now I will rest.

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BITE ME! (Version 3)
© 2009 – Alan Shephard

[VERSE 1]

I’ve been stuck in this dead end job, for almost thirteen years,
Go to work and back every day, but today I saw it clear,
When I got to work this morning, boss was in a rotten mood,
I walked right back out the door, and told him that he should……

[CHORUS]

Bite Me!
I don’t really need this stress
Might Be!
I’m done living in this mess
Right-ly!
Heading on to better things
Night-ly!
In your sleep you’ll hear me sing
Bite Me!
Might Be!
Bite Me!

[VERSE 2]

Went home and told my wife that I had to find other work,
I’d told the boss just what I thought, and that he was a jerk,
She screamed at me I was insane, idiot you’ve lost your head,
I yelled back as I went outside, and you know what I said.

[CHORUS]

Bite Me!
I don’t really need this stress
Might Be!
I’m done living in this mess
Right-ly!
Heading on to better things
Night-ly!
In your sleep you’ll hear me sing
Bite Me!
Might Be!
Bite Me!

[VERSE 3]

Headed down to my favorite bar, Congressman was on TV,
Said it’s my duty to go to work, they need more money from me,
So we can give to all of those, who don’t pay in their dues,
Well listen up Mr. Senator, because I have two words for you.

[CHORUS]

Bite Me!
I really don’t need the stress
Might Be!
I’m done living in this mess
Right-ly!
Heading on to better things
Night-ly!
Out of work you’ll hear me sing

Bite Me!
I really don’t need the stress
Might Be!
I’m done living in this mess
Right-ly!
Heading on to better things
Night-ly!
In your sleep you’ll hear me sing
Bite Me!
Might Be!
Bite Me!

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HEY BUD

Slow Version - Music by Nick Cross

Fast Version - Music by Nick Cross

{VERSE 1}

I come in here because I like your company

Any time of day, you are always here

You listen to me as I tell my story

And watch me as I cry my lonely tears

You never interrupt when I am speaking

You always have a friendly ear to lend

It’s not a problem if you have to leave though

The bartender sets me up another friend

{CHORUS}

Hey Bud, my old friend, slide on over

Sit on the bar and tell me what you see

A lonely fool you say, who pushed his wife away

Oh Bud, you’re so much wiser than me

{VERSE 2}

You always know how to make me feel better

I see all the answers written in your foam

When I’m really feeling down I throw a party

And take a twelve pack of your friends back to my home

{CHORUS}

Hey Bud, my old friend, slide on over

Sit on the bar and tell me what you see

A lonely fool you say, who pushed his wife away

Oh Bud, you’re so much wiser than me

{BRIDGE}

That guy Jack and his friend Jim, they have too much bite

But your family is real nice, especially Bud Light

{CHORUS}

Hey Bud, my old friend, slide on over

Sit on the bar and tell me what you see

A lonely fool you say, who pushed his wife away

Oh Bud, you’re so much wiser than me

Hey bud, you’re so much wiser than me

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ONE MORE PAGE TO GO (Version 2)

[VERSE 1]

I walked in the front door, threw my keys down on the desk

Looked through a pile of mail, saved some and tossed the rest

Grabbed a beer from the fridge, then sat down on the couch

Turned on the reading lamp, and I pulled her letter out

The one that she left me, when she walked away

[CHORUS]

Page one is where she tells me why she left me alone

Page two says she’s surprised that I really didn’t know

Page three I never get through, not sure if I ever can

I’ve still got one more page to go

[VERSE 2]

Said she just couldn’t live with a man that drank too much

And never was around at night with a soft and loving touch

She told me that she told me, but I just never heard

So on those sheets of paper, she wrote down the words

The words that she left me, when she walked away

[CHORUS]

Page one is where she tells me why she left me alone

Page two says she’s surprised that I really didn’t know

Page three I never get through, not sure if I ever can

I’ve still got one more page to go

[BRIDGE]

It’s only been a year now, and I can clearly see

A turning point is coming, the ending of page three

[CHORUS]

Page one is where she tells me why she left me alone

Page two says she’s surprised that I really didn’t know

Page three I never get through, not sure if I ever can

I’ve still got one more page to go

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WHY CAN'T I JUST SHOOT ‘EM?

Audio Version - Music by Nick Cross

[VERSE 1]

Ev’ry year it happens

Exactly at this time

They appear from out of nowhere

Come here to spend their dime

There’s license plates from ev’rystate

Unbelievable congestion

And ev’ry year as it draws near

I ask the same old question

[CHORUS]

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

They’re right there in front of me

Standing there looking stupid

For all the world to see

I think a load of buckshot

Would really suit ‘em

If it’s tourist season, then

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

[VERSE 2]

Here they come again

Those damn old leaf peepers

The elderly wearing sweat pants

And orthopedic sneakers

They look so sweet, standing in the street

With their Kodaks in their hand

With arthritic joints, they stand and point

Lord, I just don’t understand

[CHORUS]

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

They’re right there in front of me

Standing there looking stupid

For all the world to see

I think a load of buckshot

It would really suit ‘em

If it’s tourist season, then

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

[BRIDGE]

I bought a new Weatherbee, and ammo,Lord knows I have a lot

Just a couple hundred yards up that ski slope, Oh man, what agreat shot

[CHORUS]

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

They’re right here in front of me

Standing there looking clueless

For all the world to see

I think a load of buckshot

Would really suit ‘em

If it’s tourist season, then

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

Man, if it’s tourist season, then

Why can’t I just shoot ‘em?

Hey, look at that one over there

That’s at least an eight or nine pointer

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How Did I Get Here?

How did I get here?

Among this tangled wreck

My friends and I were drinking

I can’t move my neck

I told him to slow down

Those guardrails were too near

The sound of that awful crash

How did I get here?

They told me not to go

All these bright lights overhead

Thought they’d never know

Did someone just say coma?

I will not live they fear

I want Mom to take me home

How did I get here?

(INSTRUMENTAL)

How did I get here?

What is that soothing light?

I’m feeling really cold

This just isn’t right

Is that me lying there?

People shedding tears

Tell my Mom how much I care

How did I get here?

I guess now that it’s too late

Send a message to my Dad

I’ll stand right here and wait

Sorry I didn’t listen

I’m sorry I had that beer

What I’d give to be home now

How did I get here?

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DON'T EVER GIVE UP

I saw her first when I was twelve

The one who'd be my wife

She didn't know that I existed

But she became my life

On that day it began to grow

A love so real and true

I had to make her notice me

Daddy, just what should I do

And he said,

CHORUS

Don't you ever give up son

No matter how long it takes

If it takes a hundred years

That's what makes it great

When you have a goal in mind

Although I know it's tough

Set your sights, buckle in tight

But don't you ever give up

Seven years later down the road

My big chance finally came

Just one kiss upon her sweet lips

Made her wanna take my name

We made the plans for our special day

As I stood and said "I do"

In my head, what my father said

His words they rang so true

CHORUS

Don't you ever give up son

No matter how long it takes

If it takes a hundred years

That's what makes it great

When you have a goal in mind

Although I know it's tough

Set your sights, buckle in tight

But don't you ever give up

BRIDGE

As time went by we had a son

He came to me, said she's the one

As Mama listened through the back door screen

I said "son, here's what my dad told me"

CHORUS

Don't you ever give up son

No matter how long it takes

If it takes a hundred years

That's what makes it great

When you have a goal in mind

Although I know it's tough

Set your sights, buckle in tight

But don't you ever give up

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HEART FULL OF HEARTACHE

When I got out of high school I decided on my career

I'd sit and write some country songs for all the world to hear

Started hanging out with the old pros so I wouldn't crash and burn

Then one old man took me aside, said here's what you gotta learn

You gotta have a....

[CHORUS]

Heart full of heartache

For you to write a country song

You gotta make people laugh and cry

And make them wanna sing along

It's not a job for a youngster

Or those with a silver spoon

You need a heart full of heartache

For you to write a country tune

So I gave up that silly notion, went and got me a degree

Married an Australian model, I was happy as I could be

As time went on I wondered about my long lost career

When that idea came in my head, these words were all I’d hear

You gotta have a....

[CHORUS]

Heart full of heartache

For you to write a country song

You gotta make people laugh and cry

And make them wanna sing along

It's not a job for a youngster

Or those with a silver spoon

You need a heart full of heartache

For you to write a country tune

{BRIDGE]

My darling wife walked out on me, said I was a disgrace

When the crying was all over, a smile came upon my face

Cuz I knew I had a....

[CHORUS 2]

Heart full of heartache

Now I can write a country song

I can make people laugh and cry

And make them wanna sing along

It's not a job for a youngster

Or those with a silver spoon

I got a heart full of heartache

So I can write a country tune

Yeah, I got a heart full of heartache

So I sat and wrote this country tune

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HARLEY DAVID'S SON (Version 2)

The only seat in the crowded park was next to an old man

Who looked to be about seventy, judging by the wrinkles in his hands

We talked awhile that old man and I, about our lives and our family

I told him that my name was Harley, and he listenly more intently

I said, "David was my fathers name,and he's the one who named me.

Then he left my mother all alone, with no one to help raise me"

Told him when my mothers time had come, and she took her last breath

I found a letter from my dad, and inside the note it said

CHORUS

I couldn't be there with you, so I gave you an American name

Which stands for strength and honesty, and legendary fame

Patriotism and bravery, stand tall and don't ever run

Never forget from where you came, you're Harley, David's son

The old man started speaking as he wiped away a tear

"I've fought in very distant lands and never felt no fear

The things they made me do there had me fearing for my life

They threatened those around me, even my kids and my wife."

He said as time ticks away he finds it harder to be brave

And there's some days he just can't wait to climb into his grave

As he spoke thoughts of my dad entered into my mind

And I began to clearly see that letter line by line

CHORUS

I couldn't be there with you, so I gave you an American name

Which stands for strength and honesty, and legendary fame

Patriotism and bravery, stand tall and don't ever run

Never forget from where you came, you're Harley, David's son

BRIDGE

He said son, my name is David and I always knew somehow

That one day I would find you and I guess that time is now

CHORUS

I knew I couldn't be there with you, so I gave you a unique name

That would help my quest to find you when that day finally came

Patriotism and bravery weren't enough, I had to run

But I never forgot about you, you're Harley, David's son

A true American hero, Harley, David's son

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LOVE CAN’T HIDE IN THE DARKNESS

[VERSE 1]

I can not see your pretty face,

But I know that you are there,

I can smell your sweet perfume,

Drifting gently in the air.

[CHORUS]

Love can’t hide in the darkness,

Somewhere out there is my destiny,

No, love can’t hide in the darkness,

I hear your heart calling,

Saying you’re the one for me.

[VERSE 2]

Standing up here on this stage,

In front of all my fans,

The only thing I really want,

Is someone to hold my hand.

[CHORUS]

Love can’t hide in the darkness,

Somewhere out there is my destiny,

No, love can’t hide in the darkness,

I hear your heart calling,

Saying you’re the one for me.

[VERSE 3]

Town after town I look for you,

The perfect love that’s oh so true,

I can hear your heart, sending love to me,

Please turn up the lights, so that I may see.

[CHORUS]

Love can’t hide in the darkness,

Somewhere out there is my destiny,

No, love can’t hide in the darkness,

I hear your heart calling,

Saying you’re the one for me.

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I ALWAYS KNEW

[VERSE 1]

I was only eight or so when I first picked up a mike

Singing into that Fisher-Price was really quite a sight

I'd perform for all to see, right there in the living room

Ev'ry single evening, after I got home from school

Throughout all my teenage years, I'd look for chances to sing

All the while dreaming, about what my future would bring

Was off to college, then a job, moving on with my life

But all those dreams inside my head, they refused to die

[CHORUS]

So with nothing but a laptop and a ten dollar mike

I'd sing Karaoke on the net every night

And the people started saying "Man, you're good"

I sang and played at every single bar

Hoping someday I could take it real far

Because I always knew that I should

[VERSE 2]

Now one night after another, I'd stand up on that stage

Doing all those cover tunes, and staying out real late

I watched my life just tick away, an hourglass of sand

I had to move things forward, I had to take a stand

I asked a good friend to help me move my life along

Together we tried everything, but something still was wrong

I wasn't making progress, I felt the end was near

I needed to do something, so the right people would hear

[CHORUS]

So with nothing but a laptop and a ten dollar mike

I'd sing Karaoke on the net every night

And the people started saying "Man, you're good"

I sang and played at every single bar

Hoping someday I could take it real far

Because I always knew that I should

[BRIDGE]

And then one sunny day, that call it finally came

And now hear I stand, and everybody knows my name

[CHORUS]

Now I'm up on this stage with a thousand dollar mike

I sing all my songs to the crowds every night

They sing back to me like I always thought they would

I travel and I play everywhere I can

Nothing like being out here with your fans

Like I always knew that I should

[TAG]

But out of all my fans theres really only one

Whose opinion matters most when it's all said and done

My beautiful little girl, she tells me that I'm good

She says, "Daddy, I always knew you could"