I'm a retired person who found out I liked writing songs about my past life experiences.
Verse 1
Morning coffee, sunrise spilling gold,
I’m standing by the kitchen, two roads unfold—
A sleepy extra hour or a ten‑minute run,
One small decision, the day’s just begun.
Verse 2
Truck’s humming low, the radio’s soft,
Should I drive the backroads or the highway’s rush?
A simple “yes” to a roadside diner’s pie,
Or an “later” that lets the sunset slip by.
Chorus
‘Cause life’s a string of tiny forks in the road,
A hundred little choices that we carry home.
Some we write in stone, some we let slip through,
Every heartbeat’s a map of what we choose to do.
And when the night falls, I thank the stars above—
For the chances we took, the roads we love.
Verse 3
Kids are laughing, shoes kicked off at the porch,
Do I stay for the story, or chase that work‑week torch?
A quiet “I’m proud of you” or a hurried “I must go,”
Both paint the rhythm of the love we sow.
Verse 4
Evening pulls the crickets, fireflies in a line,
Do I linger longer or chase another sign?
A whisper of forgiveness, a nod to the past,
Every tiny moment’s a seed that’s cast.
Bridge
We can’t see the whole road from a single mile,
But every step we take writes a brand‑new style.
So I’ll raise a glass to the choices we make,
Both the big, bold leaps and the small, quiet breaks.
Chorus
‘Cause life’s a string of tiny forks in the road,
A hundred little choices that we carry home.
Some we write in stone, some we let slip through,
Every heartbeat’s a map of what we choose to do.
And when the night falls, I thank the stars above—
For the chances we took, the roads we love.
Outro
So when the sunrise paints a brand‑new sky,
I’ll smile at the crossroads and let my heart decide.
‘Cause every little fork, no matter how small,
Leads me right back to the place where I belong—home, after all.
Verse 1
Seems like I waited my whole life for you,
An answer to a prayer, a dream come true.
In the silence, I heard a whispered call,
A gentle breeze that led me to your loving wall.
Every moment, every breath, every heartbeat too,
Led me to this place, where I found my heart in you.
Chorus
I will love you only, with every fiber of my soul,
In your eyes, my heart finds its forever home.
I will cherish, honor, and adore,
You and only you, my love, forevermore.
Verse 2
I will spend the rest of my life loving you,
Through laughter and tears, through all we'll go through.
With every sunrise, my love will shine brighter still,
With every sunset, my heart will beat with love that's real.
In your arms, I find my peaceful nest,
With you, my love, I am forever at my best.
Chorus
I have loved you and you only, with all of my heart,
Through every joy and every sorrow, we'll never be apart.
You are my shelter, my guiding star,
You and only you, my love, near and far.
Verse 3
As the time grows shorter, my love has never wavered,
Through life's ups and downs, our bond has only favored.
With every passing day, our love will continue to grow,
In your love, I find my strength, my heart beats with a glow.
In your eyes, I see forever, a love that's true and kind,
With you, my love, I know we'll leave a love that's one of a kind.
Chorus
I love you now and forever, you and only you,
In your love, my heart finds its forever home, its sweetest truth.
I will love you till the end of time,
You and only you, my love, my heart, my rhyme.
Verse 1
Morning coffee, sunrise spilling gold,
I’m standing by the kitchen, two roads unfold—
A sleepy extra hour or a ten‑minute run,
One small decision, the day’s just begun.
Verse 2
Truck’s humming low, the radio’s soft,
Should I drive the backroads or the highway’s rush?
A simple “yes” to a roadside diner’s pie,
Or an “later” that lets the sunset slip by.
Chorus
‘Cause life’s a string of tiny forks in the road,
A hundred little choices that we carry home.
Some we write in stone, some we let slip through,
Every heartbeat’s a map of what we choose to do.
And when the night falls, I thank the stars above—
For the chances we took, the roads we love.
Verse 3
Kids are laughing, shoes kicked off at the porch,
Do I stay for the story, or chase that work‑week torch?
A quiet “I’m proud of you” or a hurried “I must go,”
Both paint the rhythm of the love we sow.
Verse 4
Evening pulls the crickets, fireflies in a line,
Do I linger longer or chase another sign?
A whisper of forgiveness, a nod to the past,
Every tiny moment’s a seed that’s cast.
Bridge
We can’t see the whole road from a single mile,
But every step we take writes a brand‑new style.
So I’ll raise a glass to the choices we make,
Both the big, bold leaps and the small, quiet breaks.
Chorus
‘Cause life’s a string of tiny forks in the road,
A hundred little choices that we carry home.
Some we write in stone, some we let slip through,
Every heartbeat’s a map of what we choose to do.
And when the night falls, I thank the stars above—
For the chances we took, the roads we love.
Outro
So when the sunrise paints a brand‑new sky,
I’ll smile at the crossroads and let my heart decide.
‘Cause every little fork, no matter how small,
Leads me right back to the place where I belong—home, after all.
Verse 1
Seems like I waited my whole life for you,
An answer to a prayer, a dream come true.
In the silence, I heard a whispered call,
A gentle breeze that led me to your loving wall.
Every moment, every breath, every heartbeat too,
Led me to this place, where I found my heart in you.
Chorus
I will love you only, with every fiber of my soul,
In your eyes, my heart finds its forever home.
I will cherish, honor, and adore,
You and only you, my love, forevermore.
Verse 2
I will spend the rest of my life loving you,
Through laughter and tears, through all we'll go through.
With every sunrise, my love will shine brighter still,
With every sunset, my heart will beat with love that's real.
In your arms, I find my peaceful nest,
With you, my love, I am forever at my best.
Chorus
I have loved you and you only, with all of my heart,
Through every joy and every sorrow, we'll never be apart.
You are my shelter, my guiding star,
You and only you, my love, near and far.
Verse 3
As the time grows shorter, my love has never wavered,
Through life's ups and downs, our bond has only favored.
With every passing day, our love will continue to grow,
In your love, I find my strength, my heart beats with a glow.
In your eyes, I see forever, a love that's true and kind,
With you, my love, I know we'll leave a love that's one of a kind.
Chorus
I love you now and forever, you and only you,
In your love, my heart finds its forever home, its sweetest truth.
I will love you till the end of time,
You and only you, my love, my heart, my rhyme.
[Intro]
Oh, the sun was shinin' bright, but it was dull compared to her light
I was lost in a world of my own, till she walked into sight
[Verse 1]
When she walked in the door, I knew she was the one
A smile so radiant, it lit up the room, and I was done
My heart started beatin' fast, like a drum in my chest
I knew right then and there, I'd never find no rest
[Chorus]
She took my heart, and it feels so right
Like a weight's been lifted, shinin' with delight
She took my heart, and I'm feelin' alive
Like a dream come true, and I won't say goodbye
[Verse 2]
I cant stop smiling when she's around
Her laughter's contagious, it's a joyous sound
She's got a way of makin' me feel like I'm the only one
And when she's holdin' my hand, I know I've just begun
[Chorus]
She took my heart, I don't think I'll ever get it back
And I don't want to, 'cause it's in the right place, that's a fact
She took my heart, and it's beatin' like a drum
In her eyes, I see my future, and it's lookin' like we've just begun
[Verse 3]
I hope this feeling never ends
This love we share, it's like our hearts are blendin' as one
We'll dance in the moonlight, under starry skies
With her by my side, I know we'll never say goodbye
[Chorus]
She took my heart, now I have hers too
We'll beat as one, in perfect harmony, that's what we'll do
She took my heart, and it's where it's meant to be
In her love, I'm free, and that's all I need
[Bridge]
We'll ride the ups and downs, through life's joys and strife
Together, hand in hand, we'll face it all, as husband and wife
Our love will grow, and flourish like a garden in bloom
With her, my heart will always be in tune
[Chorus]
She took my heart, and it feels so right
Like a weight's been lifted, shinin' with delight
She took my heart, and I'm feelin' alive
Like a dream come true, and I won't say goodbye
[Outro]
(Guitar riff in a lively blues tone)
Now I know what love is, and it feels so real
She took my heart, and it's where it's meant to be, and that's the way I feel.
[Verse 1]
I’ll never forget the first time slow dancing with you,
Moonlight through the window, like a dream come true.
Your head on my shoulder, soft as a sigh,
We floated like dust in that old porch light.
No fancy steps, just hearts in tune,
Dancin’ to the rhythm of a slow summer tune.
The world disappeared, it was just me and you—
Two souls in the stillness, fallin’ into truth.
[Chorus]
Slow dance with you…
Hand in my hand, time fade to blue.
Ain’t no music sweeter, ain’t no night longer,
Than holdin’ you close, whisperin’ love songs.
Through the years and the laughter, the gray in our hair,
That one two-step still lingers in the air.
Yeah, I still feel it deep in my bones—
Slow dance with you, I’ll never let go.
[Verse 2]
I’ll admit I stumbled through the up-tempo nights,
Two left boots and a heart full of frights.
But slow songs? Baby, I found my grace—
Every heartbreak erased by your gentle embrace.
You made a clumsy man feel like a king,
With your fingertip tracing the line of my ring.
No stage, no spotlight, just the beat of our breath,
Movin’ slow through the sweet edge of death.
[Chorus]
Slow dance with you…
Hand in my hand, time fade to blue.
Ain’t no music sweeter, ain’t no night longer,
Than holdin’ you close, whisperin’ love songs.
Through the years and the laughter, the gray in our hair,
That one two-step still lingers in the air.
Yeah, I still feel it deep in my bones—
Slow dance with you, I’ll never let go.
[Verse 3]
Now the joints creak a little, the steps are few,
Our rhythm’s softer, but it’s still true.
We sway in the kitchen, the radio low,
A lifetime of love in the way that we go.
You lean on my shoulder, just like we used to do,
And I whisper, “I’m still dancin’, baby, right here with you.”
Ain't about the motion, it’s the closeness that grew—
Every heartbeat says, “I still choose you.”
[Chorus – Final]
Slow dance with you…
Even shadows grow quiet when we move through.
Ain’t no music sweeter, not when I'm through—
Every year only proves what I knew.
Though the years may steal our tempo and speed,
You’re still all I need with a slow-dancing beat.
Yeah, I’ll hold you close ‘til the very last tune—
Slow dance with you, under God and the moon.
[Outro – Softly, fading]
Yeah… slow dance with you…
One more turn, one more sway…
I’ll never stop lovin’ you that way.
[Verse 1]
Woke up this morning with the blinds drawn tight,
Head pounding like a hammer in the dead of night.
Another empty bottle by the back door swing,
Another promise broken before the coffee could sing.
I whisper, "I’m alright, I’m just tired, that’s all,"
But the rings under my eyes are ten feet tall.
I brace the sink, jaw clenched, face drawn and thin —
The man in the glass ain’t buying what I’m selling within.
[Chorus]
Oh, the mirror don’t lie, it don’t flatter or hide,
It don’t care what I say when the truth’s on the other side.
No comfort in lies, no mercy in pride —
Whatever I tell myself, the mirror on the wall don’t lie.
[Verse 2]
My old man called yesterday, voice low and worn,
Said, "Son, I seen this road — it leaves you all alone."
My brother walked out when the drinking took hold,
Now I’m standing right where he once stood, numb and cold.
I said, "I got this,dad" like I always do,
But the mirror just stared — silent, true.
The cracks in my voice, the tremble in my hand,
It don’t take a preacher to understand.
[Chorus]
Oh, the mirror don’t lie, it don’t flatter or hide,
It don’t care what I say when the truth’s on the other side.
No comfort in lies, no mercy in pride —
Whatever I tell myself, the mirror on the wall don’t lie.
[Verse 3]
Sat in that circle, folding my arms,
Men with tired eyes telling war stories like psalms.
One said, "I lost my job, then my wife walked away,"
Another: "I woke up in a hospital bed and prayed."
Then it was my turn — I started slow,
Said, "I’m here ‘cause my friends got worried, that’s all you need to know."
But the room stayed quiet, the air real still…
And all I could see was that mirror and will.
I broke. Just like that. Tears cut a line.
Finally looked up — said, "I need help. I’m not fine."
[Chorus – Final]
Oh, the mirror don’t lie, but it shows me the way,
Through the shame and the silence, into the light of the day.
It don’t preach, don’t scold, don’t ask for a try —
It just waits with the truth 'til the liar says, "I"
Whatever I told myself…
The mirror don’t lie.
[Outro – Spoken softly over fading guitar]
I still look in that glass every morning now,
But the man who stares back… he’s learning how.
To be honest. To be strong.
To finally come home.
(Soft Piano, steady backbeat)
(Verse 1)
Sunrise paints the kitchen gold, another perfect start
You're pouring coffee, a sweet story in my heart
Every day with you feels like a dream I'm living through
And in this quiet morning light, there's nothing I wouldn't do
But sometimes when you lean on me, and our fingers intertwine
A different kind of longing calls, a memory not mine.
(Chorus)
Oh, honey, if I'd only found you then, when life was fresh and new
Wish I would have met you in my younger days, me and you
All the chapters that we didn't get to write, the laughter and the tears
All the time we didn't have a chance to share, across those passing years
A lifetime's worth of moments, hanging in the air
What could have been, my love, what could have been, beyond compare.
(Verse 2)
I picture us in college towns, chasing wilder dreams
Sharing cheap beer secrets, by moonlit, flowing streams
First apartment struggles, learning how to truly grow
Facing every unknown path, watching the world go
Through every stumble, every win, every lesson hard-earned
Imagine walking side-by-side, every bridge we burned.
(Chorus)
Oh, honey, if I'd only found you then, when life was fresh and new
Wish I would have met you in my younger days, me and you
All the chapters that we didn't get to write, the laughter and the tears
All the time we didn't have a chance to share, across those passing years
A lifetime's worth of moments, hanging in the air
What could have been, my love, what could have been, beyond compare.
(Bridge)
And I wouldn't change this life we've built, not a single, perfect day
Our love's a masterpiece, strong and true, come what may
We have a great life now, a haven we call home
But a whisper in my spirit asks, 'Where would we have roamed...
If our paths had crossed much sooner, if our souls had known to meet?'
A beautiful, bittersweet thought, impossibly sweet.
(Chorus)
Oh, honey, if I'd only found you then, when life was fresh and new
Wish I would have met you in my younger days, me and you
All the chapters that we didn't get to write, the laughter and the tears
All the time we didn't have a chance to share, across those passing years
A lifetime's worth of moments, hanging in the air
What could have been, my love, what could have been, beyond compare.
(Outro)
Yeah, what could have been... a beautiful dream so clear
But I'm so grateful for the now, and having you right here.
My future, my forever, is only you I see
Just a gentle wonder, for the younger us, you and me.
Verse 1
Morning coffee, sunrise spilling gold,
I’m standing by the kitchen, two roads unfold—
A sleepy extra hour or a ten‑minute run,
One small decision, the day’s just begun.
Verse 2
Truck’s humming low, the radio’s soft,
Should I drive the backroads or the highway’s rush?
A simple “yes” to a roadside diner’s pie,
Or an “later” that lets the sunset slip by.
Chorus
‘Cause life’s a string of tiny forks in the road,
A hundred little choices that we carry home.
Some we write in stone, some we let slip through,
Every heartbeat’s a map of what we choose to do.
And when the night falls, I thank the stars above—
For the chances we took, the roads we love.
Verse 3
Kids are laughing, shoes kicked off at the porch,
Do I stay for the story, or chase that work‑week torch?
A quiet “I’m proud of you” or a hurried “I must go,”
Both paint the rhythm of the love we sow.
Verse 4
Evening pulls the crickets, fireflies in a line,
Do I linger longer or chase another sign?
A whisper of forgiveness, a nod to the past,
Every tiny moment’s a seed that’s cast.
Bridge
We can’t see the whole road from a single mile,
But every step we take writes a brand‑new style.
So I’ll raise a glass to the choices we make,
Both the big, bold leaps and the small, quiet breaks.
Chorus
‘Cause life’s a string of tiny forks in the road,
A hundred little choices that we carry home.
Some we write in stone, some we let slip through,
Every heartbeat’s a map of what we choose to do.
And when the night falls, I thank the stars above—
For the chances we took, the roads we love.
Outro
So when the sunrise paints a brand‑new sky,
I’ll smile at the crossroads and let my heart decide.
‘Cause every little fork, no matter how small,
Leads me right back to the place where I belong—home, after all.
Verse 1
Seems like I waited my whole life for you,
An answer to a prayer, a dream come true.
In the silence, I heard a whispered call,
A gentle breeze that led me to your loving wall.
Every moment, every breath, every heartbeat too,
Led me to this place, where I found my heart in you.
Chorus
I will love you only, with every fiber of my soul,
In your eyes, my heart finds its forever home.
I will cherish, honor, and adore,
You and only you, my love, forevermore.
Verse 2
I will spend the rest of my life loving you,
Through laughter and tears, through all we'll go through.
With every sunrise, my love will shine brighter still,
With every sunset, my heart will beat with love that's real.
In your arms, I find my peaceful nest,
With you, my love, I am forever at my best.
Chorus
I have loved you and you only, with all of my heart,
Through every joy and every sorrow, we'll never be apart.
You are my shelter, my guiding star,
You and only you, my love, near and far.
Verse 3
As the time grows shorter, my love has never wavered,
Through life's ups and downs, our bond has only favored.
With every passing day, our love will continue to grow,
In your love, I find my strength, my heart beats with a glow.
In your eyes, I see forever, a love that's true and kind,
With you, my love, I know we'll leave a love that's one of a kind.
Chorus
I love you now and forever, you and only you,
In your love, my heart finds its forever home, its sweetest truth.
I will love you till the end of time,
You and only you, my love, my heart, my rhyme.
[Intro]
Oh, the sun was shinin' bright, but it was dull compared to her light
I was lost in a world of my own, till she walked into sight
[Verse 1]
When she walked in the door, I knew she was the one
A smile so radiant, it lit up the room, and I was done
My heart started beatin' fast, like a drum in my chest
I knew right then and there, I'd never find no rest
[Chorus]
She took my heart, and it feels so right
Like a weight's been lifted, shinin' with delight
She took my heart, and I'm feelin' alive
Like a dream come true, and I won't say goodbye
[Verse 2]
I cant stop smiling when she's around
Her laughter's contagious, it's a joyous sound
She's got a way of makin' me feel like I'm the only one
And when she's holdin' my hand, I know I've just begun
[Chorus]
She took my heart, I don't think I'll ever get it back
And I don't want to, 'cause it's in the right place, that's a fact
She took my heart, and it's beatin' like a drum
In her eyes, I see my future, and it's lookin' like we've just begun
[Verse 3]
I hope this feeling never ends
This love we share, it's like our hearts are blendin' as one
We'll dance in the moonlight, under starry skies
With her by my side, I know we'll never say goodbye
[Chorus]
She took my heart, now I have hers too
We'll beat as one, in perfect harmony, that's what we'll do
She took my heart, and it's where it's meant to be
In her love, I'm free, and that's all I need
[Bridge]
We'll ride the ups and downs, through life's joys and strife
Together, hand in hand, we'll face it all, as husband and wife
Our love will grow, and flourish like a garden in bloom
With her, my heart will always be in tune
[Chorus]
She took my heart, and it feels so right
Like a weight's been lifted, shinin' with delight
She took my heart, and I'm feelin' alive
Like a dream come true, and I won't say goodbye
[Outro]
(Guitar riff in a lively blues tone)
Now I know what love is, and it feels so real
She took my heart, and it's where it's meant to be, and that's the way I feel.
[Verse 1]
I’ll never forget the first time slow dancing with you,
Moonlight through the window, like a dream come true.
Your head on my shoulder, soft as a sigh,
We floated like dust in that old porch light.
No fancy steps, just hearts in tune,
Dancin’ to the rhythm of a slow summer tune.
The world disappeared, it was just me and you—
Two souls in the stillness, fallin’ into truth.
[Chorus]
Slow dance with you…
Hand in my hand, time fade to blue.
Ain’t no music sweeter, ain’t no night longer,
Than holdin’ you close, whisperin’ love songs.
Through the years and the laughter, the gray in our hair,
That one two-step still lingers in the air.
Yeah, I still feel it deep in my bones—
Slow dance with you, I’ll never let go.
[Verse 2]
I’ll admit I stumbled through the up-tempo nights,
Two left boots and a heart full of frights.
But slow songs? Baby, I found my grace—
Every heartbreak erased by your gentle embrace.
You made a clumsy man feel like a king,
With your fingertip tracing the line of my ring.
No stage, no spotlight, just the beat of our breath,
Movin’ slow through the sweet edge of death.
[Chorus]
Slow dance with you…
Hand in my hand, time fade to blue.
Ain’t no music sweeter, ain’t no night longer,
Than holdin’ you close, whisperin’ love songs.
Through the years and the laughter, the gray in our hair,
That one two-step still lingers in the air.
Yeah, I still feel it deep in my bones—
Slow dance with you, I’ll never let go.
[Verse 3]
Now the joints creak a little, the steps are few,
Our rhythm’s softer, but it’s still true.
We sway in the kitchen, the radio low,
A lifetime of love in the way that we go.
You lean on my shoulder, just like we used to do,
And I whisper, “I’m still dancin’, baby, right here with you.”
Ain't about the motion, it’s the closeness that grew—
Every heartbeat says, “I still choose you.”
[Chorus – Final]
Slow dance with you…
Even shadows grow quiet when we move through.
Ain’t no music sweeter, not when I'm through—
Every year only proves what I knew.
Though the years may steal our tempo and speed,
You’re still all I need with a slow-dancing beat.
Yeah, I’ll hold you close ‘til the very last tune—
Slow dance with you, under God and the moon.
[Outro – Softly, fading]
Yeah… slow dance with you…
One more turn, one more sway…
I’ll never stop lovin’ you that way.
I'm a retired person who found out I liked writing songs about my past life experiences.
