Dave Laudenslager

Verse 1
He’s not mad, he’s just fighting battles
In a world, that just wants to give him hassles
He shows up in silence, paid the bills without praise
For the family he is trying his best to raise
Verse 2
Now their grown and know more than him
They don’t understand the life he’s led
Their lives too busy, no time to realize
He loved them in ways, they don’t recognize
Pre-chorus
He doesn’t understand what he feels inside
He’s feeling loss, while feeling pride
Raising the ones he can’t live without
To live without him, is it loss or doubt
Chorus
He’s not a perfect man, or a perfect dad
But he tries to be, gives everything he has
Doesn’t always know the right thing to do or say
Prays in silence, for God to show him the way
Bridge
He’s grateful for the life he’s had
Still troubled by the mistakes he’s made
Tries so hard to make amends
Hopes they understand him in the end
Verse 3
He’s grown older and more wise
Struggles with his place in their lives
His sacrifice has become theirs
A love that binds through silent prayer
Pre-chorus
He doesn’t understand what he feels inside
He’s feeling loss, while feeling pride
Raising the ones he can’t live without
To live without him, is it loss or doubt
Chorus
He’s not a perfect man, or a perfect dad
But he tries to be, gives everything he has
Doesn’t always know the right thing to do or say
Prays in silence, for God to show them the way
Outro
His prayers will linger when he’s gone
In their hearts, his love carries on
Every step was path he laid
For their dreams, in silence he prayed
Tag
Perhaps he was the perfect man in the

Verse 1
I started out life sure I knew more than Him
He gave me the freedom to find the man within
I walked the line between heaven and hell
Struggling to fight off the devil within

Verse 2
Chased fleeting highs, sex, coke and alcohol
But they left me empty after every fall
Then Jesus called me to rise from the fall
His Grace gave me purpose, the truest high of all

Pre Chorus
In the shadows, I wandered, lost in my pride
Chasing illusions, with nowhere to hide
Yet his mercy pursued me, through every fall
A whisper of hope in the midst of it all

Chorus
Now I’m soaring in light, in this beautiful world
With God as my guide and my heart for my girl
Once lost, I was searching, no place to call home
Now my soul’s found its anchor, no longer to roam

Bridge
How could I stray when Your love was so near?
Why did I run from the voice I should hear?
Now broken and humbled, I see through the pain
Now I see Your love clear, Your strength will sustain

Verse 5
Though I turned by back, he never left my side
His steadfast love brings tears to my eyes
Unworthy as I was, he saw worth in me still
His grace held me close, through my stubborn will

Pre Chorus
Now redeemed from the shadows, I’m free from my pride
No longer chasing illusion, no need to hide
Yet his mercy pursued me, through every fall
A whisper of hope in the midst of it all

Chorus
Now I’m soaring in light, in this beautiful world
With God as my guide and my heart for my girl
Once lost, I was searching, no place to call home
Now my soul’s found its anchor, no longer to roam

Outro
Thank you for the freedom to find my way
And the guidance when I was lead astray
Now I’m anchored in love, with your light as my guide
Forever I’ll walk with You, Lord, by my side

**Verse 1**
I was a cowboy, on the open range
Then she came along and everything changed
Her one of a kind spark lit a fire in me
Her wild, reckless heart scares the hell out of me

**Verse 2**
Caught up in her whirlwind, can't break free,
Yet I find myself right where I want to be.
Her laughter's a melody, pulling me along,
In the dance of desire, where I belong.

**Pre-Chorus**
We found love on the saw dust floor
The way she moves has me begging for more

**Chorus**
I’m her cowboy toy, livin’ every man’s dream,
Two-steppin’ and swinging with my honky-tonk queen,
She’s wild and free, doesn’t need to be tamed,
One of a kind, rulin’ love’s crazy game

**Verse 3**
She’s a puzzle, a mystery I don’t want to solve,
A one of a kind love, just can’t get enough of
She’s a wildfire burnin’ got me losin’ control
Spinnin’ in her world, she’s shakin’ my soul

**Pre-Chorus**
We found love on the saw dust floor
The way she moves has me begging for more

**Chorus**
I’m her cowboy toy, livin’ every man’s dream,
Two-steppin’ and swinging with my honky-tonk queen,
She’s wild and free, doesn’t need to be tamed,
One of a kind, rulin’ love’s crazy game

**Bridge**
Every man wants what I’ve got tonight
But her heart’s locked up, out of reach, out of sight
I’m her cowboy toy, caught in her reckless plan
Drunk on her mystery, but I’m a haunted man

**Chorus**
I’m her cowboy toy, livin’ every man’s dream,
Two-steppin’ and swinging with my honky-tonk queen,
She’s wild and free, doesn’t need to be tamed,
One of a kind, rulin’ love’s crazy game

**Outro**
That's how this cowboy fell for his honky-tonk queen,
Living fast, loving wild in an untamed dream
We found love through music and song
And in her embrace is where I belong

Verse 1
You never cared to see the real me
I’m moving on, found my freedom and peace
A good man who walks with God, can’t be broken
I know, girl, that’s the dream you were chasin’
Pre-Chorus
You thought I’d crumble, thought I’d stay
But I’m done with you games, I’m walking away
Chorus
If you haven’t figured it out this is a goodbye song
You blew your chance, Darlin, I’m long gone
You tried to cage me, but I broke free
Now I’m out here living, chasing all that I dream
Loving who I please, living wild and free
Verse 2
Now you want me back, yeah, I knew you would
I’d want me too, but I'm worth more than you could
That bridge is burned, baby, your forever’s gone
So pack your shit, it's time for you to move along
Pre-Chorus
You thought I’d crumble, thought I’d stay
But I’m done with you games, I’m walking away
Chorus
If you haven’t figured it out this is a goodbye song
You blew your chance, Darlin, I’m long gone
You tried to cage me, but I broke free
Now I’m out here living, chasing all that I dream
Loving who I please, living wild and free
Bridge
How’s it feel to be the muse of my pain
Your loss is my freedom, my ticket to fame
This guitar’s my witness, these words carve my truth
Every chord I strum cuts me loose from you
Pre-Chorus
You thought I’d crumble, thought I’d stay
But I’m done with you games, I’m walking away
Chorus
If you haven’t figured it out this is a goodbye song
You blew your chance, Darlin, I’m long gone
You tried to cage me, but I broke free
Now I’m out here living, chasing all that I dream
Loving who I please, living wild and free
Verse 3
Success fits me better than you ever did
Now lose my number and let me live as I wish
I’m done bein’ used and all your bullshit
There’s nothing left for you, we’re done with
Chorus
If you haven’t figured it out, this is a goodbye song
You blew your chance, Darlin’, I’m long gone
You tried to cage me, but I broke free
Now I’m out here living, chasing all that I dream
Loving who I please, living wild and free
Outro
I ain’t chasin’ revenge, won’t carry that weight
No use for your calls or rehashin’ our fate
I’m walking with God, my soul’s finally free
This goodbye song’s the last you’ll ever hear from me

We can look to the future, or we can live in the past.

We can have a life full of passion and love that will last.

Or we can live in the past and live a life of regret.

And hold on to bitterness that we will never forget.

We are God’s children; imperfect are we

Forgiveness is a gift I give to thee.

A gift of forgiveness is for what I pray.

I love you more than words can say

**First Verse**
You built your garden on a bed of lies
Where love won’t grow and relationships die
You chased empty praise down a lonesome road
Your lies have forged a heart of stone

**Second Verse**
I know the secrets you sow in the shade
You flee the truth where your lies are laid
Your embers wound and never mend
But everyone pays a price in the end

**Third Verse**
Your words no longer carry their charm
Bitterness replaced your counterfeit smile
No spark to warm your cold dark soul
Envy and age have taken its toll

**Chorus**
Now you don’t deserve this song
I get to tell my story, to right the wrongs
My success has you all tied up in knots
Now choke on the ashes your garden wrought
You thought I’d fall, my heart would quit
I’ve left behind all your bull shit

**Bridge**
I’ve risen from your garden in flames
Where love burns out and lies still reign
What kind of life can you lead each day
When dreams are gone, yet I’ve found my way

**Fourth Verse**
Now you’re lost where no feelings grow
In your barren hell, where ashes flow
Trapped inside with your lies to bear
Petals fall in your dark despair

**Chorus**
Now you don’t deserve this song
I get to tell my story, to right the wrongs
My success has you all tied up in knots
Now choke on the ashes your garden wrought
You thought I’d fall, my heart would quit
I’ve left behind all your bull shit

**Outro**
Your garden’s withered, the truth’s been sown
I walk in light where your ashes roam
No chains can hold me, my heart’s set free
This song’s my victory, it belongs to me

Verse 1
There’s a country band strummin’ at the edge of town,
Where the river bends low and the moon shines down.
Line dancing’s alright, but we chase a wilder swing,
The whole town will be talkin’ about the stories we’ll bring.

Chorus
When we are out there dancing, the world fades away
Just you and me baby, we’ll seize this day
Barefoot in the grass, your dress catchin’ the breeze,
Every glance you give sets my heart at ease
We’ll dance ‘til the dawn, then I’ll steal you away,
This night’s just the spark, love, we’re built to stay.

Verse 2
When the fiddle cries low and the crowd starts to fade,
We’ll carve out a moment that time can’t evade.
Your playful smile in the moonlight, it’s my saving grace,
Every step that we take is our sacred place.

Verse 3
The bonfire’s glow paints your face in the night
Every spark in the air, our love’s taking flight
With the river as our witness and the stars in our view
Every heartbeat’s a promise that I’m bound to you

Bridge
Let the world keep on spinnin’, let the hours slip by
We’re writin’ our story ‘neath this endless sky
No song could capture how you shine
But I’ll hold you forever, and call you mine

Chorus
When we are out there dancing, the world fades away
Just you and me baby, we’ll seize this day
Barefoot in the grass, your dress catchin’ the breeze,
Every glance you give sets my heart at ease
We’ll dance ‘til the dawn, then I’ll steal you away,
This night’s just the spark, love, we’re built to stay.





Outro
As the band packs up and the night starts to still
We’ll linger in the meadow, chasin’ one last thrill
With the river still hummin’ and the stars in our eyes
We’ll sway through forever, ‘neath these country skies

Tag
Just you and me, babe, ‘neath these country skies

Goodbye Song

Verse 1
You never cared to see the real me
I’m moving on, found my freedom and peace
A good man who walks with God, can’t be broken
I know, girl, that’s the dream you were chasin’
Verse 2
Now you want me back, yeah, I knew you would
I’d want me too, but I'm worth more than you could
That bridge is burned, baby, your forever’s gone
So pack your shit, it's time for you to move along
Chorus
If you haven’t figured it out, this is a goodbye song
You blew your chance, Darlin, I’m long gone
You tried to cage me, but I broke free
Now I’m out here living, chasing all that I dream
Loving who I please, living wild and free
Bridge
How’s it feel to be the muse of my pain
Your loss is my freedom, my ticket to fame
This guitar’s my witness, these words carve my truth
Every chord I strum cuts me loose from you
Verse 3
Success fits me better than you ever did
Now lose my number and let me live as I wish
I’m done bein’ used and all your bullshit
There’s nothing left for you, we’re done with
Chorus
If you haven’t figured it out, this is a goodbye song
You blew your chance, Darlin’, I’m long gone
You tried to cage me, but I broke free
Now I’m out here living, chasing all that I dream
Loving who I please, living wild and free
Outro
I ain’t chasin’ revenge, won’t carry that weight
No use for your calls or rehashin’ our fate
I’m walking with God, my soul’s finally free
This goodbye song’s the last you’ll ever hear from me