Take My Dog | SONG

Take My Dog

Written by: Christopher Williams

I remember when I was about 5 years old
My daddy bought me a new fishing pole
He told me we were headed down to the lake
I had that rod in my hand and I couldn't wait
But, daddy, could I please take my best friend Jake

He's been my best friend since I was three
He's been everywhere in the world with me
It wouldn't be the same without him here
I remember right then I started to tear
Said I want him right beside me on that log
So, Daddy, can we please take my dog?

I remember we had just returned from our vacation
I was about to head off to a higher education
He looked so sad as I was about to leave
And I could tell, he was looking right at me
Can't I take him with me, daddy, please?

Whenever I was ready to fly down some old back road
He'd hop right in that front seat, wanting to go
He would only ride shotgun, right by my side
The back of the truck was no place for him to ride
He's my best buddy mudding down in the bog
No matter where I'd go, I had to take my dog

One day I called my dad, and he said “Son
You knew this day was going to come.”

I fell upon my knees and I prayed to the lord
Cuz I didn't wanna hurt like this anymore
You know it always hits me really hard
Whenever I see a dog playing in a yard
I break right down and I start to ball
I wonder why God had to take my dog?

I gave him the best life a dog could ever have
But I guess God must've need him pretty bad...

A Million Miles | SONG

A Million Miles
Written by: Christopher Williams

I keep throwing your heart away
But just like a boomerang
It keeps coming right on back
I've packed up all my stuff
And if I have any luck
That train won't run out of track

Cuz I'm going a million miles this time
I hope that I wake up and find
That that's how far I really ran
But like every other time before
When I've walked out of your door
I find that I'm back where I began

I've tried to go the distance
I've tried to fight the resistance
But I can still hear your heart beat
Whenever I turn off the light
And lay my head down at night
I can almost feel you breathe

But I'm going a million miles this time
I hope that I wake up and find
That that's how far I really ran
But like every other time before
When I've walked out of your door
I find that I'm back where I began

Yeah, I'm right where I began...

I woke up this morning and what should I find
I really went a million miles this time...

That's The Workin' Man | SONG

That's The Workin' Man
Written by: Christopher Williams

My days always start 'fore that sun comes up
Eat a little breakfast and hop in the truck
You know I bust my butt for very little pay
My dad did it, so that's how I was raised
It really doesn't help if you make a fuss
This kinda job would make a normal man cuss

Because that's the workin' man
Always with something in his hand
He doesn't have the time to slow it down
He works himself right into the ground
Come rain or snow or a fiery heat
He does it, cuz his family's gotta eat
Yeah, that's the workin' man

You know, it'd be a big waste of my time
Cuz I'm too busy to stand in a welfare line
No, I gotta keep on workin' to get it done
I don't have the time to sit around and bum
There's no help for the poor boys like me
Cuz we make it all on our own, you see

Because that's the workin' man
Always with something in his hand
He doesn't have the time to slow it down
He works himself right into the ground
Come rain or snow or a fiery heat
He does it, cuz his family's gotta eat
Yeah, that's the workin' man

I've paid way more than my fair share of taxes
Just so the unemployed can sit on their asses
This whole damn system is just so unfair
That sometimes its too much for me to bear
I wish someone out there would just give a damn
Bout the workin' man, Cuz that's who I am

Because I'm a workin' man
Always with something in my hand
I don't have the time to slow it down
I work myself right into the ground
Come rain or snow or a fiery heat
I do it, cuz my family's gotta eat

Yeah, I'm a workin' man
That's the workin' man
God Bless the workin' man

I Wish I Was Fishin' | SONG

I Wish I Was Fishin'
Written by: Christopher Williams

I can't catch a cool breeze blowin' in the air
I've been working every weekend, and it ain't fair
I should've called in sick or said my back hurt
Cuz its too damn hard to fight this urge

I wish I was fishin', 'steada workin' in this heat
A day at the lake would have this beat
I really don't mind if I sweat
But for a Saturday, it's the wrong kinda wet
I should be wettin' a line and dippin' a net
Yeah, I wish I was fishin', but this day ain't over yet

I really ought to be kicking myself
Cuz I work harder than everybody else
I deserve at least a day or two
To do what I wanna do

I wish I was fishin', 'steada workin' in this heat
A day at the lake would have this beat
I really don't mind if I sweat
But for a Saturday, it's the wrong kinda wet
I should be wettin' a line and dippin' a net
Yeah, I wish I was fishin', but this day ain't over yet

Yeah, I should be fishin'
But do you think my boss will listen?
I ought to jump in my Chevrolet
And drive on down to the lake

Cuz I should be fishin' and layin' in the shade
A day at the lake, and I'd have it made
I don't mind dippin' a net
Cuz ya see, that's the right kinda wet
I could catch a few, and I'd be set
I should be fishin', but this day ain't over yet

Yeah, that's why I'm fishin', 'steada workin' in the heat
Yeah, I'm fishin'...

Hey, Mr. DJ | SONG

Hey, Mr. DJ
Written by: Christopher Williams

Hey mister dj, can ya play me a song

One that I can groove to all night long

I want to hear one bout drinking

Don't play none of that cheating

Cuz my baby's done me wrong

So if ya can, can ya play me a song

Hey mister dj, I like that tune

It helps me forget bout my blues

I got all my friends sittin right here

Got an endless playlist and some ice cold beer

If you wanna make me a happy man

Play it for me again, if you can

Hey, mister dj, can ya play me a song

One that I can drink to all night long

My baby's done me wrong

She's left me all alone

So mister dj, can ya play me a song...

Back On Again | SONG

Back On Again
Written by: Christopher Williams

I've been ridin' in this saddle dang near all my life

I'm roping them cattle every Friday night

I've lost my wife and lost my girlfriend

But I can't help it, so I just get back on again

You know I've been thrown

From every dang horse I've rode

I've broken my leg and both my hands

I guess its just all in how you land

I'm always broke and I never win

But I always get back on again

We can't change who we are, we're all the same

We deal with the thrill, and with the pain

We just gotta know how to bend

And how to get right back on again

I've tasted the sand and tasted the mud

Hell, I've even tasted my own blood

Seems we're tryin' to outrun the wind

But we're always gettin' back on again

One of these days when they open that chute

And when I go to spurrin' my boots

I might fall down and that'll be the end

But I'll try like hell to get back on again

We can't change who we are, we're all the same

We deal with the thrill, and with the pain

We just gotta know how to bend

And how to get right back on again

We're all just a buncha cowboys with crazy grins

One hand on the rope, and the other in the wind

Don't lose your hat, when she starts to spin

And if you fall down, get back on again!

Stand Up for Them Outlaws | SONG

Stand Up for Them Outlaws
Written by: Christopher Williams

Man, I was flipping through the radio the other day
Just trying to find some Willie, Waylon, or Hank
I couldn't find a single station playing that country gold
My hands were trembling, my body was aching, I was jonsing for some jones
Then a song started coming through
I could've swore it sounded like Chris LeDoux
So I turned it up to hear that song
But when I listened close, I found out that I was wrong

You gotta stand up for them outlaws, dial that request line
If you listen close, you can hear country music dying
You gotta crank it up, and sing it out loud
Do just what they did, you gotta stand your ground
Stand up for them outlaws, and don't back down

I couldn't take it, so I stopped in at some old music store
Asked for some Merle, but they said they don't sell that anymore
And I thought, what the hell is this world coming to
When I can't hear “Mama Tried” or “Working Man Blues”
I felt so bad, I got weak in the knees
I thought it best that I should leave
And drive on up to Music Row
Blasting some Cash, and David Allan Coe!

You gotta stand up for them outlaws, dial that request line
If you listen close, you can hear country music dying
You gotta crank it up, and sing it out loud
Do just what they did, you gotta stand your ground
Stand up for them outlaws, and don't back down

I wonder what they would say if they were here today
I bet they'd just keep on doing things their way, the OUTLAW WAY!

You gotta stand up for them outlaws, dial that request line
If you listen close, you can hear country music dying
You gotta crank it up, and sing it out loud
Do just what they did, you gotta stand your ground
Stand up for them outlaws, and don't back down

Do just what they did, you gotta stand your ground
Stand up for them outlaws, and don't back down

Skinny Dipping Sick Day | SONG

Skinny Dipping Sick Day
Written by: Christopher Williams

Oh, yeah, the sun is shining, and there ain't no rain
I've done called my baby, I'm on my way
On a day this hot, there's only one thing to do
Gonna find a water hole, since we don't have a pool

We're gonna go skinny dipping, and have some fun
Lay on the bank under that summer sun
I've called in sick and that's the truth
Cuz I'm sick and tired of missing you

Oh, baby, you got that body, you like to show it off
Just for my eyes only, and nobody else at all
I really love it, so I'm not complaining
Ain't that just our luck, It's started raining

Only one thing to do, let's head for the truck
If it starts getting cold, Baby, I'll warm you up
We're nowhere near the water, but we're still getting wet
If you're liking this, then you'll love what comes next...


We're fogging the windows of my Chevrolet
Is it hot in here, or is it just you? Haha
We have to do this again, soon... How 'bout tomorrow?
I still feel a stuffy nose... sore throat...

Country Ain't Country | SONG

Country Ain't Country
Written by: Christopher Williams

The first time I heard Taylor Swift
I damn near threw a fit
I told the DJ to play some Cash
Or else I'd whip his ass
Cuz country ain't country today

I really never understood
What's so great 'bout Underwood
She came from reality TV
Putting pop in my country
And country ain't country today

With the songs these stations play
Ol' Waylon's rollin' in his grave
How did we get where we are
Since we've lost the steel guitar?
I can't hear those fiddles sound
With the drums in the background
All this will get fixed, I pray
Cuz country ain't country today

I can't stand queers like Rascal Flatts
The Oak Ridge Boys never sounded like that
Boy bands have no place in country
I bet there's a few more who think like me
Cuz country ain't country today

With the songs these stations play
Chris LeDoux's rollin' in his grave
How did we get where we are
Since we've lost the steel guitar?
I can't hear those fiddles sound
With the drums in the background
All this will get fixed, I pray
Cuz country ain't country today

Yeah, you know, with these songs these days
Ol' Conway's rollin' in his grave
Tell that DJ just what you want him to play
Play me some Jones, Hank, Willie, and Strait!
Cuz country just ain't country today...

Before the Sun Goes Down | SONG

Before the Sun Goes Down
Written by: Christopher Williams

I'm flying down this old highway
Driving in my Chevrolet
Headed toward that sinking sun
I swear I can feel my heart break
As I'm driving, driving away
And I'm about to come undone

These tears are falling faster
And my heart's about to shatter
I'm not really sure how long I can last
This truck ain't the only thing going fast
So, I've got to find somewhere to turn around
And get back to you before the sun goes down

When I reach that city limit sign
I realize that I'm not fine
So, I search the radio for our song
In your arms is where I should be lying
And maybe I wouldn't be crying
Cuz this leaving you is so wrong

These tears are falling faster
And my heart's about to shatter
I'm not really sure how long I can last
This truck ain't the only thing going fast
So, I've got to find somewhere to turn around
And get back to you before the sun goes down

These tears are falling faster
My heart's headed for disaster
I'm not really sure how long I can last
This truck ain't the only thing going fast
So, here I go, I'm about to turn right around
And get back to you before the sun goes down

I'm Back In Memphis | SONG

I'm Back In Memphis
Written by: Christopher Williams

I've spent all of last night in Baton Rouge
I've been to New York City, and Fort Worth too
Babe, I know its hard, and I'm so proud of you
But there it is now, it's coming into view

It's that city limit sign pointing the way
It's so inviting, It makes me want to stay
There you are, on the bed is where you lay
So, here I am, I'm back in Memphis today

I've spent most of this year out on the road
I've been to California, and back to Idaho
I still can't believe that you still love me so
You've decided to stay, when others would go

But it's that city limit sign pointing the way
It's so inviting, It makes me want to stay
There you are, on the bed is where you lay
So, here I am, I'm back in Memphis today

Yeah, it's that city limit sign pointing the way
It's so inviting, It makes me want to stay
There you are, on the bed is where we lay
So, here I am, I'm back in Memphis today

So, here I am, I'm back in Memphis to stay

Since The Day You Broke My Heart | SONG

Since The Day You Broke My Heart
Written by: Christopher Williams

It all just came out of the blue
I found that letter from you
It turned my skies a dark shade
Even in the brightness of day

Since the day you broke my heart
I just sit here in the dark
So I can't see that I'm all alone
Or sitting here in an empty home
Cuz you took everything when you left
I can't believe I'm such a mess

My heart must be made of glass
It shattered just like that
I couldn't believe it at first
And it's only getting worse

Since the day you broke my heart
I just sit here in the dark
I finally see how bad I shattered
Around this room I'm scattered
You destroyed everything when you left
I can't believe I'm such a mess

I swear I heard your voice today
Maybe the darkness is driving me insane

Since the day you broke my heart
I just sit here in the dark
It seems with every move I make
I'm held tighter in this place
I'm unable leave here since you left
I can't believe I'm such a mess

As Smart As Me | SONG

As Smart As Me
Written by: Christopher Williams

You know that I love you, I really do
And you're so very beautiful, it's true
So we got married, oh, yes we did
Then came the talk about having kids
But I really hope that luck is on our side
Cuz there's something we just can't hide

You might be the girl who stole my heart
But honey, we know I'm the one who's smart
And this old world is so cruel and unfair
So if our kids are gonna make it out there
Which is something I'd love to see
They need to be as smart as me

This big old world revolves on how you look
That's all it takes to get a guy on your hook
You might have the kind of looks that kill
But you don't have a single handy skill
I'm always the one who has to cook and clean
And I always have to do all the laundry

You might be the girl who stole my heart
But honey, we know I'm the one who's smart
And this old world is so cruel and unfair
So if our kids are gonna make it out there
Which is something I'd love to see
They need to be as smart as me

Now, honey, I really don't mean to run you down
But there's more that makes this world go 'round

You might be the girl who stole my heart
But honey, we know I'm the one who's smart
And this old world is so cruel and unfair
So if our kids are gonna make it out there
Which is something I'd love to see
They need to be as smart as me

The Cowboy Way of Life | SONG

The Cowboy Way of Life
Written by: Christopher Williams

Well, I was standing there in line
Behind an old cowboy friend of mine
I could hear it all a little too well
As all my friend's wife did was yell
They tell you that cowboy's never cry
But truth be told, that's just a lie

It's just the cowboy way of life
That takes it's toll on the wife
It's the broken bones and the blood
And falling face first in the mud
That lets you know that you're alone
That makes you start missing home

I watched him as he hung up the phone
And I grew a little worried to call home
I had no idea what I would even say
So I turned around and simply walked away
I felt the dust kicked up by the strong wind
I felt lonesome, not knowing when I'd call again

It's just the cowboy way of life
That takes it's toll on the wife
It's the broken bones and the blood
And falling face first in the mud
That lets you know that you're alone
That makes you start missing home

With every ride, I was banged and bruised
With every win, I could only think of you
So after my final ride, I dialed home
I kept praying that you'd pick up the phone

It's just the cowboy way of life
That takes it's toll on the wife
It's the broken bones and the blood
And falling face first in the mud
That lets you know that you're alone
That makes you start missing home

"Hello, baby, you've been gone for too long
Don't you worry, now come on home."

Heaven Bound | SONG

Heaven Bound
Written by: Christopher Williams

I don't know where I'd be right now
If my soul weren't heaven bound
Yeah, I bet I'd be on some dark road
Where the Devil takes control
And when that thought comes upon me
I often fall down upon my knees

Yeah, I just keep thanking God
For my sinful soul is where he trod
And I can't help but use my voice
To sing my favorite songs of rejoice
That's the moment I come unwound
Knowing that my soul is heaven bound

There's something different I can tell
Just knowing my soul ain't going to hell
Because I don't even feel the same
I put my faith in Jesus' name
Yeah, he helps me time and time again
There's really no sweeter friend

Yeah, I just keep thanking God
For my sinful soul is where he trod
And I can't help but use my voice
To sing my favorite songs of rejoice
That's the moment I come unwound
Knowing that my soul is heaven bound

And now I'm fighting the good fight
Shining bright with Jesus' light
Knowing nothing can make me fall
Because along side God I stand tall

Yeah, I just keep thanking God
For my sinful soul is where he trod
And I can't help but raise my voice
To sing His songs with great rejoice
That's the moment I come unwound
Knowing that my soul is heaven bound

28 Days | SONG

28 Days
Written by: Christopher Williams

I stood there, until she was out of town
I guess I hoped that, she would turn around
Last night I cried until I drowned
She said she'd be back, but in 28 days
I swear I could feel my poor heart break
Everyone said that I would be OK

But 28 days feels like 28 lifetimes
When she asks, I just tell her I'm doing fine
I have to lie, so she can't tell I've been cryin'
I wish that I were just a little stronger
So maybe I could hold on a little longer
Until once again I can be able to hold her

Sometime in the night, I called out her name
Her absence sure brings me a lot of pain
I hold onto her pillow, but its not the same

Cuz 28 days feels like 28 lifetimes
When she asks, I just tell her I'm doing fine
I have to lie, so she can't tell I've been cryin'
I wish that I were just a little stronger
So maybe I could hold on a little longer
Until once again I can be able to hold her

My mind has forgotten how she looks
I can't find the pictures that we took
My nose has forgotten how she smells
Everyday without her is like hell

And 28 days feels like 28 lifetimes
When she asks, I just tell her I'm doing fine
I have to lie, so she can't tell I've been cryin'
I wish that I were just a little stronger
So maybe I could hold on a little longer
Until once again I can be able to hold her

A Bandit (After Your Love) | SONG

A Bandit (After Your Love)
Written by: Christopher Williams

I blew into town like a wild wind blowing
It was fast and hard, without any warning
I came out of nowhere like a shot from the dark
You didn't know what hit you, 'til I stole your heart

Yeah, baby, I'm an outlaw, aiming for you
My good lovin' must have hit the right spot
And all it took from me was just one shot
From my crooked smile, now ain't that true?
Yeah, I need your lovin', I can't get enough
I'm a thief who steals kisses now and then
You never complain whenever I come back again
Cuz I'm a bandit, who is after your love

I just can't help it, I'm after that thrill
I can't turn away, when you're dressed to kill
When I try to run, you keep on pulling me back in
Then you turn out the lights, and here we go again

Yeah, baby, I'm an outlaw, aiming for you
My good lovin' must have hit the right spot
And all it took from me was just one shot
From my crooked smile, now ain't that true?
Yeah, I need your lovin', I can't get enough
I'm a thief who steals kisses now and then
You never complain whenever I come back again
Cuz I'm a bandit, who is after your love

I just can't escape this love I'm locked up in
I'll go out in a blazing glory wearing a grin

Yeah, baby, I'm an outlaw, aiming for you
My good lovin' must have hit the right spot
And all it took from me was just one shot
From my crooked smile, now ain't that true?
Yeah, I need your lovin', I can't get enough
I'm a thief who steals kisses now and then
You never complain whenever I come back again
Cuz I'm a bandit, who is after your love

I'm just a bandit, after your love

Always Only Yours | SONG

Always Only Yours
Written by: Christopher Williams

Your kisses are at the start of everyday
Oh, baby, I can't stand it when you're away
You're the only thought that's inside my head
You don't know how hard it is to get out of bed
You have me wrapped around your finger, so tight
I couldn't resist you, not even with all my might

Yeah, honey, that's why I'm always only yours
I'm completely hooked on you, that's for sure
I can't imagine being with any other girl
Not a single one anywhere in this big world
I've never found a love that was so pure
The only thing I am is always only yours

When you hold me on those cold winter nights
You make things hotter than the sunlight
You are the greatest, most perfect lover
You treat me so special, like no other
You give me a wink, and I turn up my charms
Just so the night ends with me in your arms

Yeah, honey, that's why I'm always only yours
I'm completely hooked on you, that's for sure
I can't imagine being with any other girl
Not a single one anywhere in this big world
I've never found a love that was so pure
The only thing I am is always only yours

Yeah, baby, the only thing I can ever be is always only yours

Usual Everyday Routine | SONG

Usual Everyday Routine
Written by: Christopher Williams

It's always been just to work and back
I thought there had to be more than that
More than working my fingers to the bone
And then loading up and heading home

It was just my usual everyday routine
Yeah, my life didn't mean a single thing
I was lost and looking for a new way
Something better to brighten my day

TV dinners only taste good for a while
Then greasy cheeseburgers are the style
I keep praying for a home-cooked meal
Something to change the way I feel

It was just my usual everyday routine
Yeah, my life didn't mean a single thing
I was lost and looking for a new way
Something better to brighten my day

There I was not even paying attention
My mind didn't even react with caution
I was sure enough head over heels
And something changed the way I feel

She's just my usual everyday routine
Yeah, giving me meaning to everything
I was lost and found myself a new way
This new road sure brightens my day

Give Me a Cowgirl | SONG

Give Me a Cowgirl
Written by: Christopher Williams

I've seen them in magazines and on TV
Nothing has ever looked this good to me
Maybe it's the way she rounds up those cattle
Boy, what I'd give to climb up in her saddle

Give me a cowgirl, someone who can rope and ride
Someone who'll sit by the camp fire all night
Just sittin' there playing her ol' guitar
And enjoying the view of those nightly stars
She don't have a worry, nor a care in the world
That's what I like, so please give me a cowgirl

She'll hold onto you as tight as she can
Not letting you forget you're her man
She's a taste of heaven, and a touch of hell
But if you stay on her good side, all is well

Give me a cowgirl, someone who can rope and ride
Someone who'll sit by the camp fire all night
Just sittin' there playing her ol' guitar
And enjoying the view of those nightly stars
She don't have a worry, nor a care in the world
That's what I like, so please give me a cowgirl

I tell you, boys, you just can't go wrong
A cowgirl, she'll love you all night long
It's cute when she's in nothin' but her cowgirl hat
And throws that lasso around you just to pull you back

Give me a cowgirl, someone who can rope and ride
Someone who'll sit by the camp fire all night
Just sittin' there playing her ol' guitar
And enjoying the view of those nightly stars
She don't have a worry, nor a care in the world
That's what I like, so please give me a cowgirl