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More Than A Man
03:47
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More Than A Man
by Dave Undis and Barry Butler
VERSE
He brings home the bacon.
He helps around the house.
He’s a father to his children.
He’s married to their mom.
He volunteers at church.
He coaches little league ball.
He cleans out grandpa’s gutters.
He helps his neighbor mow the lawn.
CHORUS
He wears boots on his feet and tools on his belt,
And work gloves on his hands.
When something’s gotta get done, he does all that he can.
He’s a hero. He’s more than a man.
VERSE
He says he’s nothing special,
Says there’s lots like him around.
I don’t know what we’d do without him.
He’s the backbone of our town.
He keeps the wheels turning.
He makes the engines run.
He never breaks a promise.
He never leaves a job undone.
CHORUS
He wears boots on his feet and tools on his belt,
And work gloves on his hands.
When something’s gotta get done, he does all that he can.
He’s a hero. He’s more than a man.
BRIDGE
If you need help, just call him. He’ll come as fast as he can.
If you ever need a hero, he’s your man.
CHORUS
He wears boots on his feet and tools on his belt,
And work gloves on his hands.
When something’s gotta get done, he does all that he can.
He’s more than a man.
He wears boots on his feet and tools on his belt,
And work gloves on his hands.
When something’s gotta get done, he does all that he can.
He’s a hero. He’s more than a man.
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I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were You
by Dave Undis and Michael Skotte
VERSE
I see you eyeing up that country girl.
You’re thinking you might wanna give her a twirl.
Her smile warm and friendly, eyes big and bright,
Her short short shorts sure are mighty tight.
The only thing more dangerous than all those curves
Is that country boy standing right next to her.
I know what you’re thinking, she’s powerful cute.
But I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
CHORUS
No, I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
Messing with a country boy’s girl is a crazy thing to do.
He don’t look like much, but he’ll mess you up.
No, I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
VERSE
You’ve got city muscles built in pretty gyms.
He’s got home grown muscles hidden all over him.
They come from bailing hay and chopping logs,
Digging ditches and slopping hogs.
He’s been thrown by a horse, he’s been kicked by a mule,
He’s been chased by a bull. He can handle you.
It ain’t for me to tell you what to do.
But I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
CHORUS
No, I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
Messing with a country boy’s girl is a crazy thing to do.
He don’t look like much, but he’ll mess you up.
No, I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
BRIDGE
I know she looks nice, but take my advice.
If you’re thinking of hitting on her, think twice.
CHORUS
No, I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
Messing with a country boy’s girl is a crazy thing to do.
He don’t look like much, but he’ll mess you up.
No, I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
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I'm Gonna Drink You Sexy
03:52
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I’m Gonna Drink You Sexy
by Dave Undis and Frank Prenevost
VERSE
Out with the girls on a Friday night,
Trying to find Mr. Right now, not Mr. Right,
Looking ‘round the bar I finally settled on you.
I’ve got a weakness for a black Stetson hat.
You ain’t much to look at but I can fix that.
Saddle up, partner, and buy me a drink or two.
CHORUS
I’m gonna drink until I can make believe
You’re all the man I’m ever gonna need.
Buy me another shot. I’m gonna drink you sexy.
Toss ‘em back till you're tall, dark, and handsome.
Your bar tab’s gonna be a king’s ransom.
This might take all night, but I’m gonna drink you sexy.
VERSE
Mr. Cowboy, you ain't much of a catch.
Most girls I know would throw you right back
But when I'm trolling for a good time, any sucker will do.
I'll know just when I'm getting kind of lit
When you start to lookin’ more like Brad Pitt.
You’re gonna be identical twins before the night is through.
CHORUS
I’m gonna drink until I can make believe
You're all the man I'm ever gonna need.
Buy me another shot. I’m gonna drink you sexy.
Toss ‘em back till you're tall, dark, and handsome.
Your bar tab’s gonna be a king’s ransom.
This might take all night, but I’m gonna drink you sexy.
BRIDGE
Last call for alcohol,
Time to step on the throttle.
I need more than just another shot.
Give me the bottle.
CHORUS
I’m gonna drink until I can make believe
You're all the man I'm ever gonna need.
Buy me another shot. I’m gonna drink you sexy.
Toss ‘em back till you're tall, dark, and handsome.
Your bar tab’s gonna be a king’s ransom.
This might take all night, but I’m gonna drink you sexy.
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Country Swag
03:32
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Country Swag
by Dave Undis and Michael Skotte
VERSE
I’ve been collecting country swag since I was ten.
I bought a Waylon and Willie shirt. I’ve been hooked ever since then.
I put that shirt in a picture frame, and hung it on my bedroom wall.
I’ve got so much swag now I need a warehouse to store it all.
I’ve got a leather jacket that was worn by Johnny Cash.
I’ve got a guitar Brad Paisley played, and a belt worn by Clint Black.
I’ve got a pair of Hank Jr.’s boots, and an autographed Garth hat too.
But my swag collection never felt complete ‘till I found you.
CHORUS
I’ve got a picture of me kissing Dolly, another with Loretta Lynn.
But your picture’s on my nightstand, and my finger carries your ring.
I’ve got a life-size statue of Taylor Swift, and a black velvet k.d. lang.
But you’re the crown jewel in my collection of country swag.
VERSE
I swear to God you walk and talk just like LeAnn Rimes.
You smile just like Shania Twain. You’ve got the heart of Martina McBride.
When you’re singing in the shower, you sound just like Tammy Wynette.
You’re as tough as Patsy Cline, and that’s as tough as it gets.
CHORUS
I’ve got a picture of me kissing Dolly, another with Loretta Lynn.
But your picture’s on my nightstand, and my finger carries your ring.
I’ve got a life-size statue of Taylor Swift, and a black velvet k.d. lang.
But you’re the crown jewel in my collection of country swag.
BRIDGE
I still collect, but I know not to expect
To find anything as priceless as you.
CHORUS
I’ve got a picture of me kissing Dolly, another with Loretta Lynn.
But your picture’s on my nightstand, and my finger carries your ring.
I’ve got a life-size statue of Taylor Swift, and a black velvet k.d. lang.
But you’re the crown jewel in my collection...
I’ve got a picture of me kissing Dolly, another with Loretta Lynn.
But your picture’s on my nightstand, and my finger carries your ring.
I’ve got a life-size statue of Taylor Swift, and a black velvet k.d. lang.
But you’re the crown jewel in my collection of country swag.
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Undearly Departed
03:00
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Undearly Departed
by Dave Undis
VERSE
She told me I was all she ever wanted
On the night of our wedding day.
When I caught her cheating, she said she was leaving
And driving my pickup away.
I said if I was all you ever wanted
That’s a terrible thing to do.
She said I’d be hearing from her lawyer.
She wanted lots of other stuff too.
CHORUS
She took all she wanted and half of the rest
But my end of the deal was the best.
I kept half of what she never wanted
And she’s my undearly departed.
My life is restarted
And she’s my undearly departed.
VERSE
She said her fair share was all she ever wanted.
The judge said half of what I own would do.
He said I’d also have to pay her alimony
And rent her an apartment too.
He told her to pick half the furniture
And she took my favorite chair.
That was something she never wanted.
She never liked sitting there.
CHORUS
She took all she wanted and half of the rest
But my end of the deal was the best.
I kept half of what she never wanted
And she’s my undearly departed.
My life is restarted
And she’s my undearly departed.
BRIDGE
They talk about 20-20 hindsight.
I see she turned out to be right
When she said I’d give her all she ever wanted
On the day of our wedding night.
CHORUS
She took all she wanted and half of the rest
But my end of the deal was the best.
I kept half of what she never wanted
And she’s my undearly departed.
My life is restarted
And she’s my undearly departed.
OUT
And I can’t wait to get started
Finding my next undearly departed.
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I'll Be There Soon
03:28
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I’ll Be There Soon
by Dave Undis and Michael Skotte
VERSE
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. The road’s been hard and long.
I’ve missed you riding shotgun, guiding me along.
Took a few wrong turns without you, got a little bit off track.
But this last stretch is easy. I don’t need to see a map.
CHORUS
The road ahead is short and flat. I’m gonna be with you at last.
Wait for me. I’ll be there soon.
No obstacles to navigate. Just straight ahead to the pearly gates.
Meet me there. I’ll be there soon.
VERSE
My joints are rusting up, and my air filter is clogged.
My engine knocks, I’m leaking oil, my spark plugs are shot.
Can’t get no replacement parts. There’s nothing to be done.
I’ve told the Lord I’m coming in and this is my last run.
CHORUS
The road ahead is short and flat. I’m gonna be with you at last.
Wait for me. I’ll be there soon.
No obstacles to navigate. Just straight ahead to the pearly gates.
Meet me there. I’ll be there soon.
BRIDGE
In heaven I’ll get a trade in,
A model that can fly.
And you and I will ride the skies
Forever side by side.
CHORUS
The road ahead is short and flat. I’m gonna be with you at last.
Wait for me. I’ll be there soon.
No obstacles to navigate. Just straight ahead to the pearly gates.
Meet me there. I’ll be there soon.
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Walking Alone
04:08
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Walking Alone
by Dave Undis
VERSE
He went for a walk with me every day.
He couldn’t wait to be on our way.
He’d sit by the door ‘till I got home.
The other day my Buddy died.
I sat by his bed all day and cried.
Then I went walking alone.
CHORUS
Walking alone. No one by my side.
Walking alone since my Buddy died.
The best friend I’ve ever known.
Walking alone. He’s in heaven now.
Walking alone hoping he knows how
I miss him when I’m walking alone.
VERSE
Every day after walking with me
He’d take a nap by the willow tree.
Now he’s buried there with his favorite bone.
I was blessed to have him around.
When the cancer came I had to put him down.
And now I’m walking alone.
CHORUS
Walking alone. No one by my side.
Walking alone since my Buddy died.
The best friend I’ve ever known.
Walking alone. He’s in heaven now.
Walking alone hoping he knows how
I miss him when I’m walking alone.
VERSE
When I walk by the willow tree
I think about how it’s going to be
When the good lord calls me home.
Buddy will be waiting for me and then
We can go walking together again.
No more walking alone.
CHORUS
Walking alone. No one by my side.
Walking alone since my Buddy died.
The best friend I’ve ever known.
Walking alone. He’s in heaven now.
Walking alone hoping he knows how
I miss him when I’m walking alone.
Oh, how I miss him when I’m walking alone.
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8. |
Only A Mother Knows
04:23
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Only A Mother Knows
by Dave Undis and Michael Skotte
VERSE
There’s a t-shirt hanging in my closet.
It says I’m the world’s greatest mom.
My daughter gave me a great big hug
The first time I put it on.
She spent her birthday money
To buy that shirt for me.
If you’re not a mother
You just can’t know how that feels.
CHORUS
Only a mother knows what a daughter’s words can do.
They can make a nest for your heart, or cut it right out of you.
Daughters carry all our hopes and dreams, so their words bury in our souls.
How that feels, only a mother knows.
VERSE
Now that shirt is all threadbare and ragged,
The colors all faded away.
When I see it on the hanger
I think back to happier days.
My daughter says she doesn’t love me.
I’m mean, old fashioned, and dumb.
She says she can’t wait ‘till
She’s not under my thumb.
CHORUS
Only a mother knows what a daughter’s words can do.
They can make a nest for your heart, or cut it right out of you.
Daughters carry all our hopes and dreams, so their words bury in our souls.
How that feels, only a mother knows.
BRIDGE
Momma laughed and gave me a great big hug, when I told her what I’m going through.
She said it’s just a phase, when you were her age, you were the same way too.
There are some things every daughter does, and this is one of those.
There are some things only a mother knows.
CHORUS
Only a mother knows what a daughter’s words can do.
They can make a nest for your heart, or cut it right out of you.
Daughters carry all our hopes and dreams, so their words bury in our souls.
How that feels, only a mother knows.
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Where's The Light?
03:34
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Where's the Light?
By Dave Undis and Butch Burns
VERSE
I remember when I met you. Much to my surprise,
You looked in my direction, I saw the light there in your eyes.
It was as warm as sunshine, my heart no longer mine,
The light as sweet as Heaven, so radiant in your eyes.
Your eyes told me all about you, oh gentle, warm, and wise.
I listened to the story told by the light there in your eyes.
The day I said I loved you, a smile was your reply,
A smile just like a rainbow, lighting up the sky.
CHORUS
Now there's no sunshine in your smile,
And I wonder what that implies.
You have yet to say goodbye, but I fear it's in your eyes.
Nothing in this world is sadder than when a true love dies.
VERSE
Where is the light that I once knew in your eyes?
It shines for me no more. Oh where now could it be?
Is the love that we once shared now just a sad, sweet memory?
Is it now lost forever, the light that once shined for me?
CHORUS
Now there's no sunshine in your smile,
And I wonder what that implies.
You have yet to say goodbye, but I fear it's in your eyes.
Nothing in this world is sadder than when a true love dies.
Nothing in this world is sadder than when a true love dies.
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Spirits For Christmas
02:49
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Spirits For Christmas
by Dave Undis and Chip Nietfeld
VERSE
I’ve run out of room in my closet. There’s a thousand ties in there.
If I were triplets I’d still have plenty of socks and underwear.
I’m up to my neck in sweaters. I’m drowning in a sea of gloves.
But it’s easy to buy me a Christmas present I’m really sure to love.
CHORUS
Buy me some Christmas spirits, and give my spirit a lift.
The liquor store is the place to score my perfect Christmas gift.
Draining a glass of spirits will fill my day with cheer.
Buy me spirits for Christmas and I’ll have a happy new year.
VERSE
Any kind of spirits is fine. It don’t matter if they’re colored or clear.
I don’t care if they’re flat or bubbly. And, yeah, I like beer.
Don’t fret about what kind to get. I’ll drink anything that pours.
Or make it easy with a gift card from your favorite liquor store.
CHORUS
Buy me some Christmas spirits, and give my spirit a lift.
The liquor store is the place to score my perfect Christmas gift.
Draining a glass of spirits will fill my day with cheer.
Buy me spirits for Christmas and I’ll have a happy new year.
BRIDGE
I tell my family the same thing every year, but they don’t hear it.
When you’re buying me something for Christmas, buy me some Christmas spirits.
CHORUS
Buy me some Christmas spirits, and give my spirit a lift.
The liquor store is the place to score my perfect Christmas gift.
Draining a glass of spirits will fill my day with cheer.
Buy me spirits for Christmas and I’ll have a happy new year.
Buy me spirits for Christmas, I’ll have a happy happy new year.
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Dave Undis Band Nashville, Tennessee
Country, rock, and bluegrass from Nashville TN.
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