Sometimes it gets a little crowded
Livin' in this small town
Where the sidewalks and my dreams
Can easily track me down
Some nights I can actually see
The stars above the stars
As I sit on my doorstep
Strumming this second-hand guitar
CHORUS
(Now/Cause) I can't tell you how many times
I find myself writing rhymes
Where they don't really belong
But I'm so thankful my life is still
An Unfinished song
Today I heard the preacher say,
"Don't do anything to excess."
Yet I spend hours missing her smile
And if I had to confess
Maybe I want what I shouldn't have
Grabbin' at things way too fast
Like some raging and untamed fire
That just wasn't meant to last
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Oh why don't I just let the composer upstairs
Do what He does best
And give my ego a much needed rest
CHORUS
(Mike Daniels, ASCAP Third Place Winner)
American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest © 2011
Unshakeable Friend
If you're ever lost in the darkness I'll find you
Look for me and the light will shine right through
If you ever feel you're drowning in the pouring rain
Don't be afraid just whisper my name
CHORUS
Cause I'm your unshakeable friend
And a soft place for you to land
With this unbreakable promise
Beside you I'm here to stand
So when the ground starts shaking again
Remember I'm your unshakeable friend
If you're ever down and lonely I will lift you
Call on me there's no end to what I'll do
If you're ever hurt and weakened by some fear or pain
Don't hesitate to whisper my name
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
Every word said on earth is heard in Heaven
And every tear you cry I'll be there to dry
REPEAT CHORUS
(Mike Daniels, ASCAP)
© 2010
God’s Holy Son
God’s Holy Son why would You come
For somebody like me
And why would You be born a baby
In some dirty, crowded stable
Leaving your father and your royal throne
For one such as me God’s Holy Son
And all my life I know
The gift is You
And how I want to show my gratitude
God’s Holy Son why would You face
The darkness of the night
And why would You choose to bring me light
In a fragile display of love
Trading your glory and your Heavenly home
For one such as me God’s Holy Son
So when the battles come
In You I will be ever free
God’s Holy Son
Mike Daniels, ASCAP
mdaniels@lyricrivers.com
© 2010
