verse 1
Some people read….
to relax.
Or put on Golf…..
when they nap.
Some listen to music….
that’s playing soft and low.

verse 2
I watch reruns….
of a man,
with a paint brush….
in his hand,
When I need peace….
I turn on the Bob Ross Show.

chorus
He’ll paint a happy little cloud,
And any color is allowed,
His soothing voice
can almost hypnotize.
He’ll mix a clump of green paint
(You’ll think, “a tree”, but, no, it ain’t)
Then on his canvas….
he paints a nice surprise!

verse 4
I love his hair….
full of curl,
I love his strokes…..
as they swirl,
And he mixes in….
some wisdom and advice.

verse 5
He’ll say there are ….
no mistakes,
And that patience….
is what it takes,
When making art…
You don’t have to be precise.

chorus
Then he’ll paint a happy little tree,
And a calm comes over me
His soothing voice
can almost hypnotize.
He’ll mix a clump of blue paint,
(You’ll think, “a river”, but, no, it ain’t)
Then on his canvas….
he paints a nice surprise!

bridge
The Joy of Painting might be,
The very best method to calm me,
That Bob Ross was like some therapy,
in a half hour show.
He gave us 31 great seasons
And a whole more good reasons
to be creative and to give painting a-go.

outro
Give me some happy little trees…..
Paint me a gentle flowing breeze…..
Highlight the mountains in the distance…..
Thank God for Bob Ross’s existence!
Happy happy happy ….
joy joy
mmmmmm
mmmm
mmmmm

no mistakes, only happy accidents!

verse1
I love tie dye…
pecan pie…..
Older music is
what I tend to choose.
I love antiques
Bama winning streaks
Being barefoot
instead of wearing shoes.

pre chorus
I’m just a tree hugging,
peace loving,
Modern-day “hippie chick”
I’m from Gen X,  in mid life,
and mostly don’t give a flip!

chorus
I really don’t like all the labels
but since they are the trend at hand…
then I am  a “she /her”
Faith and family first
Common sense American.

verse 2
I love poetry….
gardening….
and thrifting in the afternoons
I love game shows,
kissin my dogs nose,
and a hot bath while streaming tunes.

pre chorus
I’m a Floridian
Jacksonvillian
Born and raised here in Duuuuval
Where we say, “yes ma’am”
And “no sir”
And we frequently say, “hey y’all!”

chorus
I really don’t like all the labels
but since labels are the trend at hand…
then I am  a “she /her”
Faith and family first
Common sense American.

bridge
I’m not for everyone
Sometimes a little odd
But a Southerner
by the Grace of God

final chorus
I really don’t like all the labels
but since labels are the trend at hand…
then I am  a “she /her”
Faith and family first
Common sense American.

verse 1
Once there was a man…
Always dressed in overalls.
His knack for growing food,
Had a community so enthralled!

verse 2
This farming, overalls man,
Had a lot of passion and a plan,
To help his neighbors
Be as healthy as they can…..

chorus
But……every story has a villain…..
and his climb became uphillin’
to get the city to approve his one request…
To make it legally permissable
(And Not so darn near impossible)
For urban farming………
We beg you…..
“TO JUST SAY YES!”

verse 3
Everyone that knows this man
Loves his passion and his plans
waiting lists keep growing
from the needs and the demands.

chorus
But……every story has a villain…..
and his climb became uphillin’
to get the city to approve his one request…
To make it legally permissable
(And Not so darn near impossible)
For urban farming………
We beg you. ……
“TO JUST SAY YES!”

bridge
Hey city leaders…….
do not be misled…..
we just want fresh food
to gather and break bread….
This is a farming movement
to move this city ahead!!!!

Outro
Just say yes…..
you know you want to.
Just say yes!
Remove the hoops to jump through…
Just say yes!
Just say yes!!!!!!
Just say YEESSSSSS !!!

verse 1
Artificial Intelligence…..
Is it a dream or a nightmare?
That I can upload my song lyrics,
and get a damn good song prepared.

verse 2
I don’t sing or play guitar,
But I can write all day and night,
I don’t hear a melody at all,
Then AI makes a song that’s tight!

chorus
The industry is at a crossroads,
Where tech and music meet,
Spend five minutes uploading lyrics,
You’ll get great vocals and a beat!
This train has left the station,
and is charting a brand new course.
Some resist and say no thank you.
But others see new opened doors!

Verse 3
Everybody wants what’s real,
On the stage or in the car,
And AI makes it very hard to know,
Which ones the “real” ones are!

pre-chorus
First we had the vinyls
8 tracks and then cassettes
this music evolution
has everybody placing bets!

chorus
The industry is at a crossroads,
Where tech and music meet,
Spend five minutes uploading lyrics,
You’ll get great vocals and sick beats!
This train has left the station,
and is charting a brand new course.
Some resist and say no way, man.
But others see new opened doors!

outro
Which team are you on?
Does AI drive you insane?
You could be like Millie Vanilie…
And just “blame it on the rain.” 😂

The industry is at a crossroads,
Where tech and music meet,
Spend five minutes uploading lyrics,
You’ll get great vocals and sick beats!
This train has left the station,
and is charting a brand new course.
Some resist and say no way, man.
But others see new opened doors!

verse 1
There are bells made of silver
a Grinch that is green,
There’s a bright, yellow star
over the manger scene.

verse 2
There’s a red nose reindeer
and sometimes white snow,
(There are lumps of black coal
for bad behavior though.)

chorus
The colors of Christmas
create quite a mood,
of anticipation
and such gratitude….
for the birth of a Savior
and the whole Christmas story!
Let us count every blessing….
and take inventory!

verse 3
With trees full of lights
that blink, glow and shine,
Our hearts are as full
as gifted bottles of wine.

Oh! The colors of Christmas
create quite the mood,
of anticipation
and such gratitude….
for the birth of a Savior
and the whole Christmas story!
Let us count every blessing….
and take inventory!

Bridge
May you keep your focus on
Loved ones that are here
And the ones that are gone…..
And may the colors of Christmas
always be redrawn.

outro x 2
red, green, silver and gold
white snow, black coal
Keep coloring Christmas
with the youngest and the old.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Merry Colorful Christmas to all……

verse 1
it’s another dock house night!
where everybody feels alright!
There’s a warm sun setting,
And no one’s fretting
with cold drinks in sight.

verse 2
it’s another fun night out,
and that’s what it’s all about….
when the river calls you
You know exactly what to do
just stop and then reroute.

chorus
The drinks are flowin.,..
and a breeze is blowing….
on a Dock House night!
The tunes are jammin….
and there’s people dancin
on a Dock House night.

verse 3
it’s another laid back vibe,
So come on out and join our tribe.
Everybody’s chillin
And they’re  always willing
to have you subscribe.

chorus
because….the drinks are flowin
and a breeze is blowing
on a Dock House night!
The tunes are jammin
and there’s people dancin
on a Dock House night.

Outro
On a Dock House night…..
You gotta check it out……
Any Dock House night….
You’ll never want to leave….
On a Dock House night…..
Has anyone seen Sandy????
ha ha ha ha
She loves a Dock House Night!
oohhh ohhh…ohhh….

Downtown Jacksonville…
Have you ever had the thrill?
Of spending time wandering
in a place that has no frill.

We’ve got Minor League baseball
And an NFL team,
But the homeless situation
Makes people want to scream
(Scream!)

Just ignore that ugly high-rise
because it’s actually our jail….(Jail!)
And that Skyway ride to nowhere,
Is considered an epic fail. (awwww)

If you have the urge for candy
Sweet Pete’s is close and handy
Grab a library book about the great fire
or a children’s book about Bambi.

You can sit outside on some benches,
Smell a mix of many stenches,
Or you can look at art that’s all around
to escape the concrete trenches.

You like live music shows?
We’ve birthed some talent here, you know…
We’re home to Lynyrd Skynyrd and
Molly Hatchet and live music overflows.

We’ve got a river winding north
and river taxis going back and forth
There’s  fireworks for occasions
Like New Years Eve and July 4th.

If it’s after 5 pm,
There’s a chance,  although it’s slim
(slim!)
that people after work,
are at a bar instead of the gym.

Do you miss having the Landing?
Or seen the riverfront rebranding?
of course, It’s possible to change
but needs ideas and understanding.

But you know what else we’ve got?
A steady pulse, that means a lot
it beats with hope that Jacksonville
will be a destination spot.

We will never be Orlando,
That is a-ok with us though….
We’ve got dolphins swimming by
Shad Khan’s enormous yacht, yo!

Everybody yell
Duuuuuvallll!!!!!

verse 1
You can do good works,
You can Eagle in Scouts.
You can love Mother Earth,
And find fresh water in droughts.
You can raise up your kids,
To stand firm for what’s right.
You can cure all disease,
A page for historians to write.

pre chorus
But who’s your Lord?
Who is it you will proclaim?
Where do you put your trust?
Who fans the light of your flame?

chorus
I pray that it is Jesus!
He paid the price for you.
He died for all our sins,
So we can live a life brand new!
I pray that it is Jesus!
He is the only way,
To live a life eternal,
After this one fades away.
I hope you know my Jesus!

verse 2
You can give everything away,
All the riches that you earn.
You can create world peace,
Asking nothing in return.
You can free all the slaves,
And find the children that are lost,
You can right the world’s wrongs,
Never wondering the cost.

pre chorus
But who’s your Lord?
Who is it you will proclaim?
Where do you put your trust?
Who fans the light of your flame?

chorus  x 2
I pray that it is Jesus!
He paid the price for you.
He died for all our sins,
So we can live a life brand new!
I pray that it is Jesus!
Because He is the only way,
To live a life eternal,
After this one fades away.
I hope you know my Jesus!

verse 1
You are definitely not a perfect man,
But darling, you are so very close.
You’d get a five star Google review,
as far as dad and husbands go.

Though you butcher every song that plays,
I love how you unapologetically try.
And somehow you never lose your cool,
Even when I start to backseat drive.

chorus
So many feelings for you
overwhelm my heart,
When we’re in private
or even in a crowd.
And any story I tell,
or song I write about you,
The headline will always be…..
that I’m proud.

verse 3
We are both middle aged and seasoned,
but still very much youthful at heart.
When making plans, we first choose each other,
More in love now than we were at the start.

Life has tried throwing us some curve balls,
But we locked our arms and took it in stride.
And we came through each storm together,
The end result was that it gave me more pride.

chorus
So many feelings for you
overwhelm my heart,
When we’re in private
or even in a crowd.
And any story I tell,
or song I write about you,
The headline will always be…..
that I’m proud.

bridge
I know that God is in charge,
And i know that he has a plan.
What it is, we will both have to see,
But, when I get to heaven
and run through those gates,
I’ll thank the Lord
that he gave you to me!

outro
I’m so thankful……
oooooh…..
And so proud.
I’ll sing it softly …
oooooh…..
And out loud. . .
so proud.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.