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‘My Brother’s Keeper’ — #lyrics to a #pop #country song

My Brother’s Keeper
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
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his trucks get bigger and bigger
while my paycheck grows
ever smaller and smaller
he has the wife and the kids
while my life is on the skids
the family ties bind
but I feel myself torn

we’re all in this together
being our brother’s keeper
we’re all going to make it through
being our borther’s keeper
what am I to but
let my brother keep me

my family looks down on my lot
wondering if I ever had a shot
but they love me I know they do
doesn’t stop them throwing up their hands
what to do
what to do
what to do

we’re all in this together
being our brother’s keeper
we’re all going to make it through
being our brother’s keeper
what am I to but
let my brother keep me

(bridge)
when I was young
we were close as can be
we were all in it together
going to make it big
holding hands with a roar
where did those days go

we’re all in this together
being our brother’s keeper
we’re all going to make it through
being our brother’s keeper
what am I to but
let my brother keep me

‘One More Sip’ — #lyrics to a #country #music #song

One More Sip
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
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run my hands through my hair
mull my tab in my mind
wondering how drunk to get
to make everything feel sublime
all I know is I can’t drink you away
much to my dismay

one more sip of my beer
one more tear on my cheek
one more regret to have
our time is no more
I admit with a sigh

the bartender points at the clock
tells me no more roll in my rock
it used to be so much different
when you were by my side
let me slide my hand up your thigh

one more sip of my beer
one more tear on my cheek
one more regret to have
our time is no more
I admit with a sigh

(bridge)
living in the present
is what I should do
but then I want to call you
hoping you’ll pick up with love
then reality hits
and I have another sip

one more sip of my beer
one more tear on my cheek
one more regret to have
our time is no more
I admit with a sigh

‘Send Her Back’ — #Lyrics To A Country-Pop Song

Been struggling with how to use this phrase in a song. Finally figured it out. Not at all what I expected.

Send Her Back
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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looking at myself in the mirror
thinking what’s been done
is done
what happens next is anyone’s guess
but let me put it out there

if you find her
send her back
send her back
if you find my love
send her back

she was my center
when she left it was with a roar
I adored her with my all my might
now the pain enters my heart at night
gives me a fright without any delight

all I can do is think of the past
without a doubt it’s a rout
it’s over there’s no doubt
but maybe with your help she’ll come back

if you find her
send her back
send her back
if you find my love

(bridge)
she’s coming back I just know
letting me leave the pain
it’s all I got
it’s my last refrain

if you find her
send her back
send her back
if you find my love

send her back

‘Score’ — #Lyrics To A Country-Pop Song

This definitely has a pop-country vibe to it. Too bad it’s impossible to break into the music business at my age, especially the way I’m doing it.
Oh well.

‘Score’
Lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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I knew the score with a roar
When I met you at the high school door
You were my type I knew without a doubt
No one caught my eye the way you did

The score of our life flashes across my eyes
You’re always going to score the goal
When you I go for a roll in the hay
It was a score ago but it could have been today

I scored the game putting down
the scores of your fame
No one else to blame
for what happened next
We were necking in the backseat
before you took off your cleats

The score of our life flashes across my eyes
You’re always going to score the goal
When you I go for a roll in the hay
It was a score ago but it could have been today

(bridge)
No need to tell me what happens next
Love and heartbreak go hand in hand
But sometimes things work out
And you have to put your fears down

It was all a score ago I’m afraid
Now I look into your eyes one last time
Cause I know the score for sure
No one tells you how this game will end
But maybe that’s besides the point
When the score is tied

‘MBS’ — #Lyrics To Country Pop Protest Song

This is meant to be one of those songs that is completely ridiculous and whatever. I’m writing in a way that it’s meant to be serious but I can’t help but keep thinking of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Mr. Bojangles.

MBS
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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when you’ve got enemies and plenty of oil
you know the score
people can vanish quick as can be
leaving just tape behind
so I must say don’t cross

Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
he’s played his trump card

the price of peace
is the innocent being sliced up
slice up into pieces
don’t you fret though
you’ll never pay at the pump
’cause Trump’s on the stump

we’re all aghast that it happened
but nothing will happen ’cause of MBS
’cause Jared’s on the case
Ivanka’s got the lace
the price of oil is its own grace

Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
he’s played his trump card

[bridge]
wish we could put things
but in their place
bring people back together
before they got cut up
yet the deal is done
ain’t it
Mr. Bone Saw.

Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
he’s played his trump card

‘Starburst’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Country Song

These lyrics are inspired by Kacey Musgraves’ Slow Burn.

Starburst
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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we’re all made of stardust they say
I, for one, wouldn’t want it any other way
all I know is when you’re near me
I feel the stars above explode
leaving me feeling like a starburst

starburst of joy
that’s my love for you
starburst of joy
more than just a moment’s mood
starburst
starburst
starburst

feeling the sun shine down on my face
realizing we’re not in a race
one day this will all be over
lace will touch skin
we’ll dabble in a bit of sin
you’ll feel my starburst with your hand
and it’ll begin again

starburst of joy
that’s my love for you
starburst of joy
more than just a moment’s mood
starburst
starburst
starburst

[bridge]
when the sun sets its still there
just like when you’re gone
my love for you holds true
what else am I going to do

starburst of joy
that’s my love for you
starburst of joy
more than just a moment’s mood
starburst
starburst
starburst

‘Who Have We Become’ — #Lyrics To A Country Pop Ballad

Just in mood to write lyrics. That’s it. I see this as a Kacey Musgraves’ type country pop ballad.

Who Have We Become
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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watch my TV with dismay
flip the channels every which way
but it seems these times are here to stay

who have we become
who have we become
how did this happen
something has to change
to end this pain
who have we become

we’re all on the run it seems
at least that’s what I can glean
makes me want to sing something sad
not even the diamonds I wear
can ease this despair

who have we become
who have we become
how did this happen
something has to change
to end this pain
who have we become

[bridge]
when this is all done
we can stop being on the run
we’ll have it all again
peace will come to land
at least that’s the plan

but I’m not too hopefull
things seem kind of in doubt
when the end finally comes
I’ll know where I stood
will you?

who have we become
whohave we become
who have we become

‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

These are just words. Could go any number of different ways.

I’ll Have What She’s Having
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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eyeing you two across the bar
I stare into my drink trying not cry
you’re so far away in your happiness
she gets to look into your eyes
while I got nothing but lies
I’ll have she’s having

we had our moment it’s true
time of sin that I can’t begin about
you made me want to scream and shout
with joy with our every bout with love

I’ll have what she’s having
is all I think
I’ll have what she’s having
I cry into my drink

I’ll have what she’s having

I’m alone now it’s sad but true
my only friend now is memories of you
the two of us ruled the world it seemed
then it all came crashing down
leaving me alone and sober in the dark

drinking you in across the way
there’s so little to day to my dismay
you’re gone for good I’ve got to admit
you get up to leave with her
what’s the rush I ask no one

I’ll have what she’s having
is all I think
I’ll have what she’s having
I cry into my drink

I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having

[bridge]
need to sober up
stop drinking in the pain
the hangovers are too rough
but give me one more drink
of what she’s having

but I know in the end I’ll win
you’re restless and can’t be pined down
she’ll find you gone soon enough
awake to an empty bed
she’ll find herself like me
asking fate for a drink

I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having

‘Hold My Beer’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Country Song

The only type of genre the “hold my beer” meme fits, at least to me, would be country music. Modern country music bangs you over the head with its message, so there you go.

Hold My Beer
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

we’ve all got friends out there
who think they know it all
they’re crazy as can be
like to raise a little Cain
otherwise thing thing they’re living in vain

they tell us we’re sad
when they’re fun to be had

don’t you fret they say
we’re all living in the fast lane
when something wild happens they just smile
they just smile and say
hold my beer
hold my beer
hold my beer

you see two men fighting outside a bar
you’re afraid it’s going to go too far
just as you’re about to jump in
maybe teach a lesson or two
your friend turns to you and says
hold my beer

some things in this life you can’t explain
no need to complain about your fate
when you see a hot girl at a bar
shooting down guys left and right
you know it’s going to be a fun night
that’s about when your friend says
hold my beer

they tell us we’re sad
when they’re fun to be had

don’t you fret they say
we’re all living in the fast lane
when something wild happens they just smile
they just smile and say
hold my beer
hold my beer
hold my beer

[bridge]
I’m no expect on life
just trying to get by
but it’s better to remain calm
that stir the shit

when it’s time to go
your night has been too slow
things seem like another letdown
that’s when you decide to turn to your friend
and say

hold my beer
hold my beer
hold my beer

‘The Luckiest Man In The World’ — #Lyrics To A Country Music Song

I don’t what’s going on with this one. I’m looking for a concept and it’s not quite there.

The Luckiest Man In The World
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

we’ve been here before
me sleeping in my car
you yelling all night long
throwing your ring
telling me it has a flaw
but in my heart I know I’m
the luckiest man in the world
the luckiest man in the world
the luckiest man in the world

lost my job yet again
staring at ceiling
as my mind is reeling
how do I get out of this spot
when everything seems to be rot
but good for me I’m the
the luckiest man in the world
the luckiest man in the world
the luckiest man in the world

can’t make rent it seems
there go all my dreams
down the drain yet again
but what do I know
maybe it’s just a lie ’cause I’m
the luckiest man in the world
the luckiest man in the world
the luckiest man in the world